Whether the project is a commercial, residential, retail office, shopping center, or master-planned community, the entitlements process for major projects is complex. We offer clients full-service support from inception to completion. Beginning with pre-annexation negotiations and moving through design and site review, land use plan amendments, final zoning approval, and infrastructure agreements, our firm also helps clients secure building permits and advance through inspections toward the successful completion of the project.

We handle matters related to:

• Infrastructure agreements
• Annexation agreements
• Vesting of development rights with development agreements, leases, and land exchanges
• Coordination of environmental and archaeological assessments
• Appearance in administrative and judicial proceedings to compel issuance of permits, overturn unfavorable land use decisions, and challenge other zoning actions.
• Development and Incentive Agreements
• Land Use Litigation
• Referendum and Zoning Opposition

Local, state, and federal government agencies offer incentive programs to promote development. Such incentives are typically available to encourage investments and stimulate the local economy. We assist clients in identifying and recovering these incentives. Among these incentives are: 

• Tax increment financing agreements;
• Sales tax rebates;
• Payments in lieu of taxes agreements;
• Historic preservation incentives; and
• Various tax abatement incentives.