Zoning and Land Use Lawyers | Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina
Preventive medicine is sometimes the best strategy to employ when it comes to protecting the environment from unregulated or under-regulated development.
Whenever possible, the best way to stop projects or to influence projects for the better is to get involved in the zoning process, making sure that local leaders do the right thing. It is surprising how many cities and counties have zoning laws on the books that they fail to enforce.
Fortunately, in our law firm's experience, we have found it is possible to get developers to work collaboratively with communities in order to find mutually beneficial solutions to zoning and land use issues.
If you need legal counsel or representation regarding zoning and land use, please contact the law offices of Stack & Associates, P.C. in Atlanta or Savannah.
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We assist citizens' groups in making appeals to zoning boards, help elected officials to understand their responsibilities, and counsel others who oppose zoning proposals constituting dramatic changes that people do not want.
Attorney of our Atlanta office, is especially well qualified to advise local governments on zoning restrictions and other strategies they can utilize without fear of a lawsuit. He has served as the city attorney for Rutledge, Georgia, and a certified mediator with experience in resolving a wide array of civil matters.
Our attorneys can advise you on any of the following:
- Land-use planning
- Development permits
- Zoning ordinances
- Zoning variances
- Zoning changes
- Annexation
- Landfills
- Stream buffers
- Neighborhood opposition to new development
Condemnation and Eminent Domain
Eminent domain is the power governments have to condemn and force the sale of private property. It is typically associated with the rezoning and redevelopment of property, and sometimes leads to the unwanted displacement of people from their homes. Anyone whose property is condemned under eminent domain is entitled to fair compensation for being uprooted.
For more information about land use, zoning, condemnation and eminent domain, or to discuss your legal needs with an experienced attorney, please contact Stack & Associates, P.C. for a free consultation.
Our attorneys handle cases throughout Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama, and are admitted to practice before all levels of Georgia and federal courts.
