Zoning, Planning and Land Use Law Blog

NJ Looking for Ways to Encourage Economic Recovery: The State of New Jersey Permit Extension Act

Thursday, December 15, 2011 by Jason R. Rittie

New Jersey Bankers, Construction Companies and Real Estate professionals should read this new blog post by Jason R. Rittie, Esq. about the extending of the New Jersey Permit Extension Act of 2008 which was set to expire.... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

Feds Plan To Sell Billions of Dollars of Properties

Thursday, November 24, 2011 by Christopher D. Hopkins

Plans to sell billions of dollars of federal real estate via an independent
Civilian Property Realignment Commission moved forward on the Hill last week.
The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a bill last week, the
“Civilian Property Realignment Act,” by a vote of 30 to 22. The bill establishes
an independent civilian commission, similar to the Base Closure and Realignment
Commission that will make property recommendations to... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

Phillipe Cousteau to Speak in Cleveland on April 8, 2010

Monday, March 28, 2011 by Anthony R. Vacanti

Phillipe Cousteau, grandson of the legendary Jacques Cousteau, will be in Cleveland on April 8, 2010 as the keynote speaker for EcoWatch's third annual Green Gala. Mr. Cousteau focuses on educating the public about the Earth's water resources and the need to protect them. He was also recently featured in a CNN production concerning... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

Land Use & Zoning in New Jersey

Wednesday, July 14, 2010 by Laura M. Benson

The NJ divorce and accident attorneyss at Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & Benson also have exceptional experience representing landowners, developers, purchasers and other applicants involved in zoning matters in Ocean County, New Jersey and surrounding areas. In addition, the firm facilitates zoning issues before municipal governments in New Jersey. For experienced legal counsel, contact a zoning attorney at Berry, Sahradnik, Kotzas & B... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

ILIT Part II - San Luis Obispo Zoning Ordinance Attorneys

Tuesday, February 23, 2010 by Ziyad I. Naccasha

ILIT Part II - San Luis Obispo Zoning Ordinance Attorneys

How shocking of a revelation would it be to set up an ILIT thinking you have successfully removed life insurance death benefits from your estate, only to find out, upon dying (talk about insult to injury), that because of three little sentences, that entire death benefit is pulled back into... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

More on Due Process: Thousand Oaks Case Parallels Massage Parlor Hearing Officer Case - San Luis Obispo Zoning Code, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Variance Lawyers

Thursday, January 28, 2010 by Ziyad I. Naccasha

More on Due Process: Thousand Oaks Case Parallels Massage Parlor Hearing Officer Case - San Luis Obispo Zoning Code, Zoning Ordinance and Zoning Variance Lawyers

I recently blogged about a City of Thousand Oaks case in which a hearing officer’s decision to impose a $2500 fine on a 23 year old man for an alleged violation of a “Social Host”... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts

Friday, January 15, 2010 by Ziyad I. Naccasha

Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts - Condemnation Attorney in San Luis Obispo

Over the next few weeks, I will provide an overview of Irrevocable Life Insurance Trusts (ILIT's) and how they are utilized to maximize "free money" to the next generation while also providing a pool of funds from which to pay... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

Is Any Estate Too Small for Estate Planning - San Luis Obispo Zoning, Planning and Land Use Attorney

Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Ziyad I. Naccasha

Is Any Estate Too Small for Estate Planning - San Luis Obispo Zoning Regulations and Estate Planning Lawyer

Contrary to what many people may believe, you do not need to be wealthy to create an estate plan. Regardless of the value of your assets and property, it is always wise to plan for the unexpected. Estate plans not only make your wishes known, but they also make them legally... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

The City/Redevelopment Agency Must Fully Respond to Objections to the Adoption of a Redevelopment Plan

Wednesday, December 2, 2009 by Barry A. Ross

Health and Safety Code section 33363 requires that a city and/or redevelopment agency respond in writing to the objections of a property owner submitted to a proposed redevelopment plan extension prior to the adoption of the redevelopment plan extension. According to this statute, the city’s response must specifically respond to each and every objection “in detail.” The statute states in part:

“The legislative body shall respond in writing to... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

PROPERTY OWNER AGAINST GOVERNMENT AGENCY

Monday, November 23, 2009 by Barry A. Ross

An experienced legal counsel can assist you with your claims against a government agency, such as:

1. Land use and zoning.

You own vacant land that is zoned for apartment usage. You wish to construct a building consisting of 20 apartment units. The city decides it has too many apartments in this area and restricts you to 5 apartment units. Legal counsel can assist you in arguing your case against the city in order to allow you... Read More

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Topic: Zoning, Planning and Land Use

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