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Overview
A Practical Guide to Land Use and Zoning Approvals and Issues
Zoning and land use cases are diverse and numerous, and often completely unique to specific circumstances. This comprehensive online seminar will give you working knowledge of the regulatory framework and practical tips for approval processes. Speed up the progress and reach successful resolution to any issue that arises. Don't miss this chance to take your land use and zoning knowledge to the next level - register today!
- Hear how the latest local zoning and land use decisions are re-shaping the practice and learn what you need to do to adapt.
- Confidently determine which authority is the decision-maker on each unique matter.
- Explore constitutional limitations on government zoning actions.
- Walk through the approval processes and get practical tips from experienced practitioners on ensuring compliance and speeding up the process.
- Master the essential steps of obtaining and retaining conditional use permits.
- Learn how to amend zoning ordinances and maps.
- Follow the zoning appeals process step-by-step and get specific advice for top zoning issues.
- Guard your professional reputation with a legal ethics guide tailored to your practice.
- Learn how short-term rentals are challenging long-standing zoning regulations and practices.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Land Use and Zoning Fundamentals
- Navigating the Land Use Approval Process
- Challenging/Defending the Constitutionality of Zoning and Land Use Actions (With Case Law)
- Variances and Conditional Use Permits: Proving/Disproving Unique Conditions (With Case Law)
- Ethics in Zoning and Land Use Law
- Appealing Zoning Decisions: Local, Regional, and State Considerations (and Case Law)
- Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments: Proving Necessary Criteria
- Short-Term Rentals: Airbnb and Vrbo Issues and Case Law
Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total | Until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida CLE |
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7 Total | 04-30-2027 |
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CLE
Agenda
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Land Use and Zoning Fundamentals
- Land Use vs. Zoning
- How the Approval Process Works: A Brief Overview
- The Scope of Zoning Board Authority
- Vested Rights, Estoppel, and Moratoria
- Regulatory Framework: State Building Code, Comprehensive Plans, Local Ordinances, and More
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Navigating the Land Use Approval Process
- Determining Where the Decision Authority Lies
- Aligning with Comprehensive Plans, Subdivision Regulations, etc.
- The Application: Complete Checklist of Information to Include
- The Permitting Process Walkthrough
- Following the Environmental Review Process
- Open Meeting Laws and Practical Tips
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Challenging/Defending the Constitutionality of Zoning and Land Use Actions (With Case Law)
- Takings Without Just Compensation
- Due Process Challenges
- Equal Protection Challenges
- Property Rights and Limitations on Police Power
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Variances and Conditional Use Permits: Proving/Disproving Unique Conditions (With Case Law)
- Complying with Requirements: Use vs. Area Variances
- Unique Circumstances or Conditions: Providing Supporting Evidence
- Disproving Detriments to Neighbors, the Public, etc.
- Navigating Conditional Use Review Process
- Proving/Disproving Conditions are Unreasonable
- Preventing and Addressing Conditional Use Violations
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Ethics in Zoning and Land Use Law
- Ethical Issues Unique to the Planning and Zoning Arena
- Adhering to the Rules of Professional Conduct and Avoiding Legal Malpractice
- Identifying and Preventing Conflicts of Interest
- Ex Parte Contacts with Decision Makers
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Appealing Zoning Decisions: Local, Regional, and State Considerations (and Case Law)
- The Appeals Process Step-by-Step
- Obtaining Judicial Review of a Local Decision
- Using Litigation to Resolve a Zoning Case
- Specific Tips for Resolving Top Zoning Issues
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Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments: Proving Necessary Criteria
- Compatibility with Surrounding Property Use
- Ensuring Adequate Public Services
- Comprehensive Plan Compatibility
- Proving Other Criteria
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Short-Term Rentals: Airbnb and Vrbo Issues and Case Law
- When are Short-Term Rentals Commercial Properties?
- Short-Term Rental Ordinances: What Works, What Doesn't, and What Leads to Lawsuits
- Enforcing Short-Term Rental Laws and Violations: Top Issues and Challenges
- Challenging Local Short-Term Rental Laws: Key Lessons From the Front Lines
- Apartments and Short-Term Rentals: Critical Landlord and Tenant Concerns
- The Short-Term Rental Industry: Current Issues and Legal Updates
Who Should Attend
This basic-to-intermediate level online seminar is designed for:
- Attorneys
- Local Zoning and Land Use Professionals
- Developers and Contractors
- City Planners
- Civil Engineers
- Architects
- Real Estate Brokers/Agents
- Paralegals
Speakers
Speaker bio
Christy Foley
is an attorney at E-Mediation Services, where she practices civil mediations, business disputes, contracts, intellectual property, employment, property damage and personal injury. She is admitted to practice law in Florida and New York. Ms. Foley earned her B.S. degree from Boston University and her J.D. degree from CUNY School of Law.
Speaker bio
Kyle B. Teal
is a shareholder with Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney PC. He is a commercial litigator who primarily represents businesses and property owners in state and federal courts. Mr. Teal focuses his practice on eminent domain, inverse condemnation and Bert J. Harris Act claims, as well as complex business litigation, and land use and zoning related disputes. He also assists major developers in navigating land use and zoning issues before local governments. Mr. Teal has secured many substantial awards for the benefit of property owners. He has also successfully defended local governments in a variety of land use and civil rights disputes. Mr. Teal first gained trial and appellate litigation experience as a certified legal intern for the Miami-Dade Public Defender's Office in 2011. Kyle received the 40 Under 40 Outstanding Lawyers of South Florida award from the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in 2019, The Florida Bar Journal's 2016 Excellence in Writing award, the 2012 ALI-ABA Scholarship and Leadership award and the CALI Excellence for the Future award for appellate advocacy. In 2020, Mr. Teal was named an "On the Rise" honoree by the Daily Business Review. He has been selected for inclusion in the Florida Rising Stars® list since 2021. Mr. Teal has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America© since 2024 in the land use and zoning law category and since 2025 in the eminent domain and condemnation law category. In law school, he served as editor-in-chief of his law review and was a finalist in various moot court competitions.
Speaker bio
Peter J. Henn
is a member of Jones Foster P.A.'s land use and governmental team in West Palm Beach, Florida. He is an attorney and certified professional planner by the American Institute of Certified Planners with more than 30 years of experience in land use and zoning law, local government relations, urban planning and design, and real estate development in Florida and throughout the U.S. Mr. Henn's extensive experience in land use and zoning includes serving as counsel to major developers and investment groups in the acquisition, planning, development, financing, government relations, and disposition of high-end residential and commercial properties. As the president/CEO of a publicly-traded real estate development and construction company, Mr. Henn led project teams in designing, developing and planning numerous hotels, condominium towers, and master-planned golf course communities. He has worked closely with local governments and led the approval of many commercial and residential redevelopment projects, including ultra-luxury oceanfront hotels, condominiums, and multi-family residential communities in several states, including significant projects throughout South Florida where he holds a real estate broker license. Mr. Henn has served on several local government advisory boards addressing planning, zoning, and affordable housing issues, including rewriting portions of the zoning code for the City of Fort Lauderdale and serving as chair of the Fort Lauderdale Affordable Housing Advisory Committee. He also was an active member of the Palm Beach County Citizens Task Force's Zoning Advisory Committee when the county first prepared its Unified Land Development Code (ULDC). Mr. Henn recently assisted the Village of Palm Springs Village Council and Planning & Zoning Board on community visioning prior to zoning code reform. In addition, Mr. Henn has assisted the Town of Hillsborough, North Carolina in preparing a Vested Rights and Development Agreement Ordinance before obtaining land use entitlements for a 333-acre master-planned community. Mr. Henn's professional experience in land planning includes employment as a faculty member at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) in the Department of Urban & Regional Planning where he teaches urban planning, urban design, community development, site planning, and land use and zoning law. He was previously an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University where he taught land use regulations to graduate students. Mr. Henn is admitted to practice in Florida and North Carolina.
Speaker bio
Dennis A. Kerbel
is chair of Akerman LLP's Florida land use and entitlements practice. Mr. Kerbel has extensive experience in the full range of local government law issues, with a particular legal concentration in land use law. He focuses his practice on helping clients achieve optimal results from governmental approval processes and, where appropriate, litigation. Mr. Kerbel has experience in federal and state courts at both the trial and appellate levels. He handles a broad variety of cases, including zoning appeals, enforcement actions, and federal civil rights claims. As former chief of the Zoning, Land Use & Environment Section of the Miami-Dade County Attorney's Office, Mr. Kerbel represented and advised Miami-Dade County on planning, zoning, environmental, platting, impact fee, historic preservation, and code enforcement matters. He successfully defended a variety of challenges to county land use decisions. He earned his J.D. degree at University of Pennsylvania Law School, and is admitted to practice in Florida and New York.
Speaker bio
David J. Butter
is a real estate attorney in Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Miami office, where he focuses his practice on land use and zoning law. Mr. Butter represents developers and property owners in securing permits and entitlement approvals. Mr. Butter works with development teams and interacts with municipal staff and elected officials on zoning district boundary changes, site plan approvals, Comprehensive Development Master Plan (CDMP) amendments, as well as handling variance applications and other matters throughout Miami-Dade County. As president of the Miami Country Day School Alumni Association, Mr. Butter has delivered several keynote speeches to donors, trustees, and graduating students. He is also an active member of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, where he serves on the Young Leaders Division Real Estate Committee. Outside of the office, Mr. Butter volunteers with organizations addressing food insecurity, including Feeding America, Feeding South Florida, and Miami Food Rescue. Mr. Butter's proven track record of leadership goes back to his days as an undergraduate student at Florida State University, where he was elected president of the Epsilon Sigma Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity, earning the Chapter of the Year award under his tenure. Mr. Butter was quoted and featured in various university publications and media outlets, including the campus newspaper. During this time, Mr. Butter received the university's highest honors, including IFC Man of the Year, The Tallahassee Democrat Volunteer of the Year Award, the College of Public Policy Academic Leadership Award, and was a campus finalist for the Harry S. Truman Fellowship.
Speaker bio
Julie P. Kendig-Schrader
is a shareholder with Greenberg Traurig, P.A. in Orlando, Florida, where she represents clients in land use and environmental matters and administrative litigation. She works with clients to create public/private partnerships for infrastructure needs, particularly those related to transportation. Ms. Kendig-Schrader's concentrations include complex land use and environmental authorizations; rural lands entitlement, sustainable development, and conservation uses; climate change, transit oriented development, and green building issues; impact fees and concurrency issues; litigation and appeals related to land use and environmental law; community development district formation; redevelopment and revitalization of commercial properties agricultural classifications and other taxation issues. Prior to joining the firm, Ms. Kendig-Schrader was with the South Florida Water Management District Office of Counsel. She has been recognized for many awards including Lawdragon's Green 500: Leaders in Environmental Law (2023-2025), The Best Lawyers in America's Lawyer of the Year in Litigation - Land Use and Zoning (Orlando, 2016 and 2024), Super Lawyers magazine's Florida Super Lawyers (2006-2019, 2021-2024), and Orlando magazine's The Best Lawyers in Orlando (2010-2025). Ms. Kendig-Schrader earned her J.D. and M.A. degrees in political science/public administration at University of Florida.
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