How can an attorney help me obtain a Re-Zoning or Variance?
If your request is one that is very common to your city or town, it is probably a simple matter that you can handle alone. However, if the matter is unique, personally important, time-sensitive, or meeting with resistance and rejection, an attorney who is familiar with local zoning laws and practices can be very helpful.
Your opportunity for success depends on a number of factors, including supporting data (e.g., drawings, color slides, building plans, testimony, appraisals), the makeup of your local zoning board, public comment, and the impact of your proposed change on the community. Attorneys can use their experience and advocacy training to orchestrate a persuasive case on your behalf.
Even if you were unsuccessful on your first attempt, an attorney can help advise you on appeals or other steps in advanced legal process.