Navigating zoning and land planning regulations can be difficult without the guidance of our land use attorney in New Jersey.
Regardless of whether a project involves a residential or commercial endeavor, land use and zoning issues can be challenging. However, our NJ real estate attorney Carolina T. Curbelo is an expert in this area.
Experienced attorney specialized in Land use and Zoning matters in New Jersey
Successful land use and real estate law requires a combination of legal expertise and astuteness. As a result, our New Jersey land use attorney will be able to advise and legally represent their clients in this regard.
Our professionals have solid experience in the following matters:
- Planning and zoning. Aside from appearing before planning boards, they are also experienced enough to draft municipal zoning codes.
- Claims against public entities. They represent public entities in the defense of claims under the State Tort Claims Act, title 59 or under 42 US Code § 1983.
- Appeal and revaluation of real estate taxes. If you are looking for a NJ property tax appeal lawyer, look no further than in Curbelo Law.
- Our attorney represents her clients before the New Jersey Tax Court and county tax boards with claims of real estate home appraisals or over-assessments.
- Ethics. They advise various municipalities on all issues related to ethical standards, including conflicts of interest presented.
- Redevelopment. They will be able to assist their clients with land use in all phases of redevelopment in the state. This includes initial blight designation, redevelopment designation, and adoption of redevelopment plans.
- Local administration. They frequently draft the resolutions and ordinances established by the government. In addition, they thoroughly review the contracts.
- Awarding of local contracts and public bidding. They regularly review bidding documents in response to notices to bidders to ensure that all local public contracting laws are followed.
Other Services And Expertise Offered By Our New Jersey Land Use Attorney
Our municipal experts can also appear before New Jersey planning boards and boards of adjustment. In addition, they represent applicants as well as objectors in:
- Litigation.
- Grading permits.
- Approvals for site plans.
- Zoning permits.
- Environmental issues.
- Regional shopping centers.
- Housing development.
- Retail sale.
- Easement disputes.
- Setback variances.
- Challenges to appeals with zoning.
- Permits for special uses.
- Drafting and execution for development plans, development agreements or ordinances for residential or commercial projects.
- Development application approval searches for single-family or multi-family communities.
- Advice to the government regarding planning and zoning, including the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA).
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Land Use Regulations And Statutes In New Jersey
Land use laws and regulations in New Jersey directly affect all industrial sectors.
- Regardless of whether the project is a single-family home construction or a shopping center, zoning approval will likely be required.
- The experts at Curbelo Law are prepared to advise their clients to obtain all the required approvals. These range from local approvals to Department of Transportation (NJDOT) approvals.
- Likewise, they also help obtain the necessary approvals from the Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP).
- Attorney Carolina T. Curbelo has a deep experience in all this topic of construction projects. This also includes projects that require a variance request or site plan.
- It is critical to note that under municipal land use law in the state, each property will be treated separately.
- This means that when attending a land use hearing and approval of a site plan, all legal standards for the specific property must be demonstrated.
At Curbelo Law we fully understand what the law requires. Therefore, we handle each land use and zoning issue on a case-by-case basis. This means that each project will be unique and will require individual analysis.
When To Seek Help From New Jersey Land Use Lawyers?
Apart from the aspects in which our attorney has experience, it is advisable to have the help of a lawyer if:
1# You Want To Build
In most municipalities in New Jersey, there are laws that limit the use of the land. These statutes are contained in the zoning, planning, and subdivision ordinances.
Usually all developments; except for the smallest, they will have to take several steps to follow:
- The developer or owner must file an application for approval with the Board of Adjustment or the Local Planning Board.
- Mail and post a notice of your construction activity.
- Present the evidence of a public hearing to convince the board to grant the required approval.
2# The Neighbor Wants To Build
If a neighbor applies for a permit to build a large building, the neighbors may receive a letter certified by an attorney. This letter indicates that in about a week, your neighbor will apply for a building permit.
The card may indicate that the new building will be:
- Very close to the street, or
- Of a property boundary.
Additionally, the building may increase traffic, noise, or flooding problems on the location. Similarly, the new building may not be in keeping with the neighborhood.
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3# You Are Buying, Leasing Or Selling Land For A Project
A builder may wish to purchase land for a project. Alternatively, the owner may wish to rent space for the business from him.
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4# The Request Was Denied
In the event that the city board denies the variance request, or grants a variance to which it objected, the decision may be appealed to the Superior Court of New Jersey. For it:
- A transcript of the city board hearing denying the request is ordered.
- A complaint must be filed within a short period of time.
- Finally, a document must be submitted showing that the decision was “unreasonable, arbitrary or capricious.”
Contact Our New Jersey Land Use Attorney
Although the primary goal is to move a project through the approval process, there are times when this is denied. Therefore, if the latter occurs, an appeal is necessary.
- Our New Jersey land use attorney aggressively defends the rights of their clients by filing a prerogative action in the Superior Court of New Jersey.
- Similarly, our attorney has represented parties opposing zoning and land use applications.
- While no attorney can guarantee their clients the outcome of a contested matter, you do have a better chance with experienced representation.
If you need experienced legal representation in all of these real estate matters, call our New Jersey land use attorney at Curbelo Law.
You can contact the firm by phone, email, or by scheduling an appointment at the office in Ridgewood, New Jersey.
