MENU Land Use & Municipal BACK PRINT OVERVIEW PROFESSIONALS INSIGHTS Navigating a clear path for our clients through the complex terrain of zoning law. Long Island and New York area businesses must deal with a complex and growing body of zoning and other regulations governing the use of land—from community resistance to multifamily rental housing and adaptive re-use of vacant retail properties to providing housing for the region’s aging population. The land use attorneys at Farrell Fritz help them do it successfully. We represent zoning applicants—including major real estate developers, national retail chains, multinational corporations and other landowners—as well as municipalities in all phases of commercial, industrial, and residential development. Our land use and municipal attorneys also work closely with our real estate and corporate and finance lawyers to help our clients avoid, resolve, or mitigate problems that can arise when purchasing, financing, and developing real property. Land Use & Zoning From private homeowners to national retailers and developers, Farrell Fritz represents a diverse array of land use applicants in all aspects of the development approval process. Our land use and municipal attorneys: Appear regularly before municipal boards in connection with applications for zone changes, subdivisions, variances, special permits, site plans, and architectural review. Have significant expertise with the State Environmental Quality Review Act (SEQRA) process that is required for most land use applications. Are adept at procuring ancillary development permits and approvals, such as for municipal and on-site sewage disposal facilities. Leverage their familiarity with, and knowledge of, the various local government agencies to efficiently and effectively navigate the development process from start to finish. Municipal Representation The firm has a long-standing tradition of government service, especially on the local, municipal level. Our municipal law team includes current and former elected officials who provide an invaluable perspective on the legal issues involved in managing a municipality or government agency. Farrell Fritz municipal attorneys have served as general or special counsel for numerous towns, villages and fire districts, defending lawsuits, drafting legislation, and offering advice on labor, zoning, real estate, taxation and other municipal law matters. Land Use Litigation While we strive to enable our clients to successfully meet their goals without litigation, clients are occasionally left with no other option. Our land use attorneys have a proven track record litigating land use and zoning law issues on behalf of both zoning applicants and local governments in federal, state, and local courts and before administrative tribunals. Farrell Fritz is the attorney-of-record in some of New York State’s leading land use cases and has played a prominent role in lawsuits that interpret SEQRA. Renewable Energy New York State’s commitment to renewable energy resources and Long Island’s ever-increasing demand for energy has created significant opportunities for renewable energy providers, developers, and investors. Farrell Fritz is at the forefront of this growing industry, counseling developers of solar and offshore wind farms with respect to the unique aspects of renewable energy projects. Our experienced energy attorneys guide energy providers and developers through all aspects of a project, from site selection, land use and other regulatory approvals, financing, construction, and operation. View Land Use & Municipal PDF BLOGS Long Island Land Use & Zoning UPCOMING EVENTS No upcoming events. Please check back soon RECENT NEWS Amazon Plans a Last-Mile Warehouse in Long Island Innovation Park in Hauppauge Mayors say Huntington infringing on shoreline jurisdiction Zoning OKd for Storage Facility RELATED PRACTICE AREAS Commercial Finance & Banking Real Estate Environmental New York State Regulatory & Government Relations Tax Certiorari & Condemnation 400 RXR Plaza, Uniondale NY 11556 Call Us 516-227-0700 CLIENT PORTAL ALUMNI PORTAL PRACTICES & INDUSTRIES Bankruptcy & Restructuring Business Divorce Commercial Finance & Banking Commercial Litigation Construction Corporate e-Discovery Emerging Companies & Venture Capital Environmental Estate Litigation Healthcare Labor & Employment Land Use & Municipal New York State Regulatory & Government Relations Not-for-Profit Real Estate Tax Tax Certiorari & Condemnation Trusts & Estates Attorney Advertising © 2021 Farrell Fritz, P.C. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Privacy Policy