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Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP
have proudly
protected the rights of individuals and
businesses in the North Carolina Triangle for
more than forty-five years. Our attorneys have
developed extensive experience representing
clients in zoning, land use, and historic
preservation approval processes. We have
experience in state and local laws governing
matters including general plans, development
permits, environmental impact reports, and
development exactions and conditions. We also
have strong knowledge of specialized land use
laws affecting the coastal zone, wetlands,
timber lands, solid and municipal waste and
endangered species.
Zoning is the way that government controls the
physical development of land and the purposes
for which each property may be used. Zoning
controls urban and suburban construction and
helps to relieve congestion and other defects
of existing plans. Virtually every
municipality in the United States has zoning
laws to regulate land use, lot size, building
heights, density, setbacks, and other aspects
of property use. Zoning ordinances also
control the removal of natural resources from
land within the zoned area, and other
regulations ensure space for hospitals, parks,
schools, and open space. Zoning may also be used
to protect places of historical significance
within the community.
Obtaining site plan approvals, subdivision
plan approvals and variances can be
challenging and time-consuming processes. An
experienced zoning attorney can help
streamline the process and anticipate
potential problems. Our land use lawyers
frequently appear at local planning and zoning
board meetings, assist in site planning and
sub-division development, and work with
municipalities on variances to local zoning
laws as necessary and assist clients by
providing:
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Special
exceptions, special permits, subdivisions,
historic preservation approvals,
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Transferable
development rights (TDRs),
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Zoning
text amendments,
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Environmental
reviews,
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Tax
incentives and benefits (including historic
preservation tax credits),
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Defend
municipal zoning ordinances,
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Eminent
domain,
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Easement
acquisition, and
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Building
permits, certificates of occupancy,
legislation, and street and alley closings.
Our
contacts within local government and community
and civic groups enables us to efficiently
obtain approvals on behalf of our clients. If
you are thinking about buying property or
making improvements to property you already
own, it makes sense to consult with a Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP
municipal zoning
lawyer who can ensure that your project
complies with local laws and ordinances.
Please contact us today at (919) 856-3940 or
fill out our online contact
form.
Click here for frequently asked questions about Municipal / Zoning Law.
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Hatch, Little & Bunn, LLP
327 Hillsborough Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
Phone: (919) 856-3940
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