On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Sep 2, 2020 | Land Use
Residents of a quiet Florida suburban neighborhood are outraged after a construction company cut down dozens of trees on a vacant lot that is at the center of a contentious land use dispute. The Jacksonville-based home builder filed the lawsuit after being denied...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 14, 2020 | Land Use
When people or companies in Orlando look for a new place for their businesses, there are many factors that they need to consider prior to purchasing property. These decisions are generally based on the type of business and the type of property they need to maximize...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | May 1, 2020 | Land Use
Like other cities, Orlando and many of its suburban communities have a zoning code. The zoning code can be quite complicated, and it can be hard for residents, particularly those aspiring to develop investment properties, to comply with all of the rules and keep their...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Feb 25, 2020 | Land Use
Approximately 15-20 Orlando residential developments are currently on hold, and frustrations are rising. Neither developers, investors, nor law-makers are sure what to do at this point to fix the impasse, but know that it has to be properly resolved. Not only current...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Feb 5, 2020 | Land Use
Airbnb, VRBO and other short-term rental platforms have changed tourism and lodging in Florida and throughout the country. But these innovative and short-term rentals have also faced traditional land use challenges such as dealing with a hodge-podge of local zoning...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Dec 18, 2019 | Land Use
When driving through Florida, there is a reason residents see houses grouped together in one area, with restaurants and businesses in a different area. This is because zoning ordinances exist to differentiate between different types and purposes of property....
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Nov 21, 2019 | Land Use
One of the most disruptive battles faced by county zoning boards is a local objection to an economically beneficial use that is perceived to be disruptive and a threat to the neighborhood where it is located. Lee County Commissioners are facing such a battle involving...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Oct 24, 2019 | Land Use
Many residents of Florida cherish their rural neighborhoods that give them freedom from urban crowding, traffic problems, flooding and water quality. The interests of these residents often run into a different trend: the desire of municipalities to provide quality...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 29, 2019 | Land Use
Real estate disputes and litigation can be costly, time consuming and challenging. It can also, however, also be important to the property owner’s use of the property and their property rights. As a result, it is essential for property owners facing real estate...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Aug 16, 2019 | Land Use
Zoning restrictions can have a dramatic impact on the property owner’s ability to utilize their land how they want. As a result, it is helpful for property owners burdened by a zoning regulation that is in conflict with their intended use of the property to be...
