How can an attorney help me obtain a Land Use Permit?
There are generally three stages in the land use application process where you'll want to consider hiring an attorney:
- Before you submit the application, an attorney can analyze your project to give you the best chance for initial approval so you can avoid revisions, appeals, and litigation.
- After you've submitted your application and it's been met with public resistance, hiring an attorney for the public hearing will help you present your "case" and be prepared to handle objections.
- After your application's been rejected an attorney can advance your application through administrative and judicial appeals, as prescribed by local law.
The most cost-efficient use of an attorney occurs before you submit the application because administrative hearings and litigation are very time-consuming. Therefore, it's wise to consult an attorney as early as possible. An attorney can also assist you if you are opposing another developer's proposal.