PA Specific

Real Estate

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Pennsylvania Land Use and Zoning From Start to Finish

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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5 hours 51 minutes
Jeffrey Morris
James Ettelson
Gary Falatovich
Sean Logsdon
With Jeffrey T. Morris from The Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Morris + 3 others
Recorded November 17, 2025
Product ID 100937

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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

  1. Land Use and Zoning Fundamentals, Case Law, and Legal Update
  2. Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments: Proving Necessary Criteria
  3. Challenging/Defending the Constitutionality of Zoning and Land Use Actions
  4. Variances and Conditional Use Permits: Proving/Disproving Unique Conditions
  5. Navigating the Land Use Approval Process
  6. Short-Term Rentals: Navigating Uncharted Waters of Airbnb and Vrbo Zoning and Land Use Issues
  7. Appealing Zoning Decisions: Local, Regional, and State Considerations
  8. Ethics in Zoning and Land Use Law

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Product ID 100937

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 7.2 Total
New York CLE Approved 7 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 6 Total
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  1. Land Use and Zoning Fundamentals, Case Law, and Legal Update

    1. Land Use vs. Zoning
    2. How the Approval Process Works: A Brief Overview
    3. The Scope of Zoning Board Authority
    4. Vested Rights, Estoppel, and Moratoria
    5. Regulatory Framework: State Building Code, Comprehensive Plans, Local Ordinances, and More
    6. Current Case Law and Legislative Updates

  2. Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments: Proving Necessary Criteria

    1. Compatibility with Surrounding Property Use
    2. Ensuring Adequate Public Services
    3. Comprehensive Plan Compatibility
    4. Proving Other Criteria

  3. Challenging/Defending the Constitutionality of Zoning and Land Use Actions

    1. Takings Without Just Compensation
    2. Due Process Challenges
    3. Equal Protection Challenges
    4. Property Rights and Limitations on Police Power

  4. Variances and Conditional Use Permits: Proving/Disproving Unique Conditions

    1. Complying with Requirements: Use vs. Area Variances
    2. Unique Circumstances or Conditions: Providing Supporting Evidence
    3. Disproving Detriments to Neighbors, the Public, etc.
    4. Navigating Conditional Use Review Process
    5. Proving/Disproving Conditions are Unreasonable
    6. Preventing and Addressing Conditional Use Violations

  5. Navigating the Land Use Approval Process

    1. Determining Where the Decision Authority Lies
    2. Aligning with Comprehensive Plans, Subdivision Regulations, etc.
    3. The Application: Complete Checklist of Information to Include
    4. The Permitting Process Walkthrough
    5. Following the Environmental Review Process
    6. Open Meeting Laws and Practical Tips

  6. Short-Term Rentals: Navigating Uncharted Waters of Airbnb and Vrbo Zoning and Land Use Issues

    1. When are Short-Term Rentals Commercial Properties?
    2. Short-Term Rental Ordinances: What Works, What Doesn't, and What Leads to Lawsuits
    3. Enforcing Short-Term Rental Laws and Violations: Top Issues and Challenges
    4. Challenging Local Short-Term Rental Laws: Key Lessons From the Front Lines
    5. Apartments and Short-Term Rentals: Critical Landlord and Tenant Concerns
    6. The Short-Term Rental Industry: Current Issues and Legal Updates

  7. Appealing Zoning Decisions: Local, Regional, and State Considerations

    1. The Appeals Process Step-by-Step
    2. Obtaining Judicial Review of a Local Decision
    3. Using Litigation to Resolve a Zoning Case
    4. Specific Tips for Resolving Top Zoning Issues

  8. Ethics in Zoning and Land Use Law

    1. Ethical Issues Unique to the Planning and Zoning Arena
    2. Adhering to the Rules of Professional Conduct and Avoiding Legal Malpractice
    3. Identifying and Preventing Conflicts of Interest
    4. Ex Parte Contacts with Decision Makers

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

Jeffrey T Morris
Jeffrey T.
Morris
The Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Morris
James S Ettelson
James S.
Ettelson
Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC
Gary A Falatovich
Gary A.
Falatovich
Law Offices of Gary A. Falatovich
Sean Logsdon
Sean
Logsdon
Karpowich Law, P.C.
Speaker bio
Jeffrey T Morris

Jeffrey T. Morris

The Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Morris
Jeffrey Morris

is an attorney with The Law Offices of Jeffrey T. Morris, where he practices in the areas of zoning, construction, and business and commercial litigation matters. He represents lenders in state, federal and bankruptcy courts, as well as corporate, transactional and construction litigation matters. Mr. Morris is a member of the Pennsylvania, Allegheny (member, Construction Dispute Resolution Group) and American bar associations, as well as the American Arbitration Association (Commercial Arbitration Panel). He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and West Virginia. Mr. Morris earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh and his J.D. degree, cum laude, from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law.

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James S Ettelson

James S. Ettelson

Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC
James Ettelson

is senior counsel with the law firm of Royer Cooper Cohen Braunfeld LLC, where he practices in the areas of real estate, land use and zoning, and commercial financing. Mr. Ettelson has represented a number of major commercial and residential developers, and has been involved in a diverse range of real estate litigation. He is a frequent lecturer on topics related to zoning and land use law, real estate transactions, and condominium/planned community law, and is an adjunct professor at St. Joseph's University. Mr. Ettelson is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania and before the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He earned his B.S. degree from Pennsylvania State University and his J.D. degree from Temple University. Mr. Ettelson is a member of the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and American bar associations. He has also served more than four years as a member of his Township's Planning Commission, and was elected to three full terms as a Lower Merion Township Commissioner, and subsequently served as board president.

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Gary A Falatovich

Gary A. Falatovich

Law Offices of Gary A. Falatovich
Gary Falatovich

is an attorney at the Law Offices of Gary A. Falatovich. He is a 1979 Graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and a 1982 graduate of the Duquesne University School of Law. Mr. Falatovich has practiced in the areas of civil litigation, municipal law, municipal litigation, zoning and land use development for over 43 years, representing municipalities, planning commissions, zoning boards and private individuals appearing before them and in matters before the Court of Common Pleas, the Commonwealth Court and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. He is a Past President of the Westmoreland Bar Association, a Past President of the Westmoreland Bar Foundation, a member of the Westmoreland Academy of Trial Lawyers, a past Chair and current member of the Westmoreland Bar Association Municipal Law Committee and a member of the Westmoreland Collegium of Municipal Solicitors. Mr. Falatovich is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania.

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Sean Logsdon

Sean Logsdon

Karpowich Law, P.C.
Sean Logsdon

is a shareholder at Karpowich Law, P.C. His areas of practice include DUI, municipal law, personal injury, real estate tax assessment appeals, social security, unemployment compensation, and workers' compensation. Mr. Logsdon received his bachelor's degree from Dickinson College and his J.D. from Thomas M. Cooley Law School. He is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania and before the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Pennsylvania.

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