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Walk Step by Step Through the Process With Insights From Seasoned Attorneys
Your client wants to develop property. How do you confirm their ability to do so? How do you get the government's go-ahead, and what do you do if the application is denied? This start-to-finish land use and zoning online seminar will teach you the basic laws before digging into the approval and appeals process. Construct a foundation for a successful practice - register today!
- Review federal, state, and local laws and regulations that govern land development.
- Learn how to request variances, conditional use permits, and other authorizations.
- Gain practical insights on presenting the application at a public meeting or hearing.
- Anticipate when local government decisions or actions are ripe for a constitutional challenge.
- Follow proper steps during appeals and give your client's case the best chance of success.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Land Use and Zoning Basics
- Applications and Approval Procedures: Variances, Conditional Use Permits and More
- Meetings, Hearings, and Dealing With Objectors
- Constitutional Issues and Case Law
- Challenging or Appealing a Land Use Decision
- Hot-Button Land Use Issues and Case Law
- Legal Ethics Issues for Land Use Attorneys
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| AICP |
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6 Total |
| Florida CLE |
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7 Total |
| Florida Registered Paralegal |
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6 Total |
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Agenda
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Land Use and Zoning Basics
- Land Use and Zoning 101
- Sources of Authority for Land Use Decisions
- State and Local Laws and Ordinances
- Planning Boards
- The Comprehensive Plan
- Impact Fees and Exactions
- Federal Laws: "Standard Acts," RLUIPA, and Fair Housing
- Environmental Laws Affecting Land Use
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Applications and Approval Procedures: Variances, Conditional Use Permits and More
- Pre-Application Issues
- Site Plan Applications
- Ordinance Amendments and Rezoning
- Variances
- Conditional/Special Use Permits
- Planning and Environmental Reviews - What to Expect
- Documenting as if You're Preparing for an Appeal
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Meetings, Hearings, and Dealing With Objectors
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Constitutional Issues and Case Law
- Property Rights vs. Police Power
- Takings
- Vested Rights and Estoppel
- Due Process
- Equal Protection
- First Amendment
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Challenging or Appealing a Land Use Decision
- Quasi-Judicial vs. Quasi-Legislative
- Local Appeal Process
- Standing Issues
- Procedural and Evidence Rules
- Preparation and Testimony
- Preserved Administrative Record
- Assertion of Collateral Constitutional and Other Claims
- Exhausting Your Administrative Remedies
- Going to Court
- Hearing Tips and Techniques
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Hot-Button Land Use Issues and Case Law
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Legal Ethics Issues for Land Use Attorneys
- Conflicts of Interest
- Duties of Appointed Zoning Officials
- Ex Parte Contacts
- Attorney Fees
- Dealing With Pro se Parties
- Ethical Issues in Multi-Jurisdictional Practice
Who Should Attend
This basic level online seminar is designed for attorneys. Zoning and land use planners and officials, developers, engineers, surveyors, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Joseph Kovecses
is a shareholder at Lowndes in the firm's Orlando office, where he represents property owners, developers, and businesses in land use, zoning, code enforcement, and complex commercial litigation matters throughout Florida. He guides clients through all phases of the development process, from due diligence and entitlement strategy to public hearings and final approvals, and frequently appears before county and municipal boards advocating for comprehensive plan amendments, rezonings, and development orders. Drawing on more than a decade of litigation experience, Mr. Kovecses crafts strategic, defensible solutions in administrative proceedings and state and federal courts, including matters arising under Florida's Community Planning Act, and is recognized in Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and before the U.S. District courts for the Middle, Northern and Southern districts of Florida. Mr. Kovecses earned his J.D. degree, magna cum laude, from the University of Florida Levin College of Law and his B.S. degree in biology from the University of Central Florida.
Speaker bio
Sidney C. Calloway
is a partner at Shutts & Bowen LLP and serves as managing partner of the firm's Fort Lauderdale office. He is co-chair of its Government Law Practice Group, where he focuses on complex, high-exposure commercial litigation, land use and zoning, local government law, eminent domain, and corporate governance matters. A Florida Bar board certified specialist in civil trial law, Mr. Calloway has served as lead counsel in more than 140 complex jury trials in state and federal courts involving real estate, employment and civil rights claims, and other significant business disputes, and he regularly advises private sector clients and public agencies on risk management, compliance, and governmental affairs. He is admitted to practice law in Florida and the District of Columbia; before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit; and the U.S. District courts for the Southern and Middle districts of Florida. Mr. Calloway earned his J.D. degree from Washington University in St. Louis and his B.A. degree from Florida State University.
Speaker bio
Bryan J. Huntington
is an attorney with Larkin Hoffman Daly & Lindgren, Ltd. Mr. Huntington represents clients in the enforcement of their property rights. More specifically, he assists landowners and contractors in litigation and negotiation adversarial to governmental subdivisions and government agencies, including matters involving eminent domain, inverse condemnation, zoning and land use, administrative law, and payment and contract disputes. He has contributed to Bench & Bar, the official publication of the Minnesota State Bar Association, on a variety of real estate issues. Mr. Huntington earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from St. John’s University in Collegeville, Minnesota and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Mitchell Hamline School of Law, formerly Hamline University School of Law.
Speaker bio
Ralph A. DeMeo
is Special Counsel in the Tallahassee office of Adams & Reese LLP, where he practices primarily environmental, land use, and administrative law. He represents businesses, landowners, individuals, and government entities throughout Florida and nationally in state and federal courts, before state and federal agencies, and in connection with legislative initiatives. Mr. DeMeo's practice covers environmental and land use matters, administrative proceedings, toxic torts, brownfields, contaminated site work, real estate due diligence, condemnation, energy and utility law, and animal law. He earned his B.A. and M.A. degrees from Stetson University and his J.D. degree from FSU Law. Mr. DeMeo is ranked by Chambers USA as a top-tier Recognized Practitioner in Environment: Florida; holds Martindale-Hubbell's AV-Preeminent 5.0 rating; and has been named to Best Lawyers in America, Florida Super Lawyers, Who's Who Legal of Florida, and the Lexology Index of top environment and climate change lawyers worldwide. He is the author of more than 35 law journal articles and currently serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at FSU College of Law, Stetson College of Law, and Tallahassee State College.
Speaker bio
Craig P. Colburn, Jr.
's Florida-based boutique law practice is devoted to the acquisition, disposition and redevelopment of real estate. Casey assists landowners with zoning and permitting in the retail shopping center, waterfront, hospitality and residential sectors. He helps property owners and governments to properly implement FEMA’s “50% Rule” and other environmental, wetland, protected species, riparian and navigation regulations. He leads due diligence teams for investor, merger, and portfolio deals. Casey also participates in the development and implementation of environmental rules, cleanup actions, renewable energy technologies, ethical practices, conservation and sustainable strategies. He has been voted a “Top Attorney” by his local colleagues and SRQ Magazine since the award’s inception. He was named one of the Sunsoast’s “40 Under 40” by the Gulf Coast Business Review, and presented with the Premier Volunteer Award by the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce. Casey has also served as chairman, as a board and committee member, and as counsel to numerous civic and professional organizations, including: ASTM Committee E:50 on Environmental Assessment; International Council of Shopping Centers; Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce; Florida Law Network; Suncoast Community Capital Corporation; Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, Georgia Regional Transportation Authority; Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, Gulf Coast Builders Exchange and the Downtown Sarasota Alliance. After beginning the practice of law in Atlanta, Mr. Colburn has based his practice for nearly 25 years in Sarasota, Florida, where he was formerly a partner at two different law firms prior to opening The Colburn Firm, PL in 2013 and later affiliating with Arroyo McArdle as of counsel. He can be reached at www.caseycolburn.com.
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