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...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Jul 18, 2019 | Land Use
The overall purpose of zoning regulations is for the health and safety of the community and to regulate growth. In general, zoning laws, which include zoning ordinances and land use regulations, are used to control the use of property. Since zoning laws impact the...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Jun 20, 2019 | Land Use
If a commercial property is not zoned for a particular use the business has planned for it, there are different options the business may want to consider to help them with their land use concerns. Land use laws can help with rezoning, conditional use exceptions and...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | May 24, 2019 | Land Use
Zoning regulations can have a significant impact on the use of the property owner’s property and on their property rights generally. As a result, when property owners are facing a zoning regulation they believe will negatively impact the use of their property or...
On behalf of Callan Law Firm, P.A. | Mar 14, 2019 | Land Use
When zoning laws hamper the purchase or use of property, it is helpful for property owners to know about the different legal options available to help them. When the zoning regulations for a piece of land are inconsistent with the way the property owner wishes to use...
