MO Specific

Real Estate

Missouri Land Use and Zoning From Start to Finish

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
OnDemand
6 hours 1 minute
Andrew Bramman
John Banjak
Daniel Yoza
S. Mark White
Megan Duma
With Andrew Bramman from Lashly & Baer, P.C. + 4 others
Recorded May 14, 2024.
Product ID 98216

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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.
  • Learn how to amend zoning ordinances and maps.
  • 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. Navigating the Land Use Approval Process
  3. Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments
  4. Challenging/Defending the Constitutionality of Zoning and Land Use Actions
  5. Updating and Implementing Development Codes
  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 98216

Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
Illinois CLE Approved 6 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 6 Total
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Agenda

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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. Navigating the Land Use Approval Process

    1. Legal Authority for Decision Making
    2. Developing a Site Plan That Complies With Comprehensive Plans and Subdivision Regulations
    3. The Platting Process: Overview and Common Issues
    4. Platting: Timing and Pitfalls
    5. Missouri Sunshine Act and Platting and Site Plan Hearings

  3. Zoning Ordinance and Map Amendments

    1. Zoning Ordinances Definition of "Use" and Building the Case for Rezoning
    2. Adequate Public Services: Common Requirements and Issues
    3. Comprehensive Plan Compatibility: Negotiating Project Needs Around Comprehensive Plans
    4. Rezoning and the Comprehensive Plan: Issues and Options

  4. 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

  5. Updating and Implementing Development Codes

    1. Comprehensive Plan Consistency
    2. Types of Development Codes (From Conventional to Form-Based)
    3. Use and Compatibility With Surrounding Uses
    4. Adequate Public Facilities Standards

  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

Andrew Bramman
Andrew
Bramman
Lashly & Baer, P.C.
John T Banjak
John T.
Banjak
True Title Company, LLC
Daniel Yoza
Daniel
Yoza
Levy Craig Law Firm
S. Mark White
S. Mark
White
White Smith Cousino
Megan Duma
Megan
Duma
MDKC Law
Speaker bio
Andrew Bramman

Andrew Bramman

Lashly & Baer, P.C.
Andrew Bramman

is an attorney at Lashly & Baer, P.C. He represents local governments and other public entities, including school districts and public libraries, and serves as city attorney and municipal prosecutor for several St. Louis area municipalities. Mr. Bramman earned his B.A. degree from University of Missouri-Columbia, his M.A. degree from University of Missouri-Saint Louis and his J.D. degree from Saint Louis University School of Law. He is licensed to practice in Missouri and is a member of The Missouri Bar.

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John T Banjak

John T. Banjak

True Title Company, LLC
John Banjak

is a principal and serves as general counsel of True Title Company, LLC in St. Louis. He has extensive experience in all facets of the title insurance profession from a legal, title professional and consulting standpoint. Before opening his current company, Mr. Banjak served as president and general counsel for three reputable St. Louis title agencies and as regional underwriting counsel for a national title insurance underwriter. He is licensed to practice law in the state of Missouri, and is a member of the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis. Mr. Banjak earned his B.S. degree from Indiana University and his J.D. degree from Washington University in St. Louis.

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Daniel Yoza

Daniel Yoza

Levy Craig Law Firm
Daniel Yoza

is an attorney with Levy Craig Law Firm. His practice centers around real estate, land use and zoning, and corporate law. Most recently as an in-house city attorney, Mr. Yoza helps clients build great real estate projects. He skillfully navigates complex legal issues through public infrastructure needs, permit and zoning approvals, development incentives, and other government processes. Mr. Yoza earned his B.A. degree from University of North Carolina at Charlotte and his J.D. degree from University of Kansas School of Law. He is a member of the Johnson County Bar Association, and admitted to practice in the states of Kansas and Missouri.

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S. Mark White

S. Mark White

White Smith Cousino
S. Mark White

is a planner/attorney in the law and planning firm of White & Smith, LLC. He is recognized as an expert in zoning and subdivision law, form-based zoning and New Urbanism, land use and takings litigation, housing, development of comprehensive growth management plans, and implementation systems. Mr. White has represented clients at every level from city, state and local governments, as well as major private developers, many of whom are involved in environmental permitting proceedings and takings litigation. He publishes extensively on planning and land use issues. Mr. White is a member of The Missouri Bar, American Institute of Certified Planners and the American Planning Association. He earned his B.A. degree, magna cum laude, from Bethany College and his J.D. and master's degrees in regional planning degrees from the University of North Carolina.

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Megan Duma

Megan Duma

MDKC Law
Megan Duma

is an attorney with MDKC Law, LLC. She has been involved with historic tax credit projects, opportunity zone projects, large seller-finance deals, redemption right cases, land bank acquisitions, defense of title, quiet title, contract disputes, and criminal investigations related to mortgages and real estate. Ms. Duma has also done zoning, short term rental permits, contracts related thereto, and other city-related property issues in both Kansas and Missouri. She earned her bachelor’s degree from St. Mary’s University and her J.D. degree from California Western School of Law. Ms. Duma is admitted to practice in Kansas and Missouri.

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