Orr & Reno's experienced land use attorneys assist municipal and private sector clients in taking a project from inception to final result. We work with municipalities, developers, and landowners in obtaining necessary approvals, variances and permits from state, local, and federal boards and agencies and we advise landowners and other interested parties regarding proposed projects and responsible development.

Practice Focus

Permitting from State and Local Boards and agencies.

• Permitting for multi-use projects in both urban and rural settings.
• Obtaining approvals and permits for retail, commercial, institutional, industrial and transportation-related developments, as well as for residential developers and landowners.
• Obtaining permits from state boards and agencies to meet development goals, including dock and wetlands permits

Goal-Directed Project Development and Advising

• Advising towns and landowners regarding proposed installation of cellular towers.
• Creating conservation easements for conservation organizations, municipalities, and private landowners.
• Advising developers on LEED-certified and other green projects, as well as conservation open space development;.
• Addressing land use issues associated with proposed wind and energy production projects, including renewable energy facilities.
• Permitting and expansion of industrial uses including excavation pits;

Tax and Municipal Policy Issues

• Achieving property tax abatements for utilities and private commercial and residential landowners, and addressing eminent domain issues.
• Helping municipalities and developers draft ordinance amendments to address local concerns or development changes.
• Working with legislators and other governmental officials to draft legislation addressing development or local land use concerns.

Representative Matters

• Attained permitting and financing for multi-use development requiring multiple variances and special exceptions, and utilizing tax credits to spur urban re-development.
• Obtained municipal permits necessary to allow change in use and expansion of institutional property located in urban area.
• Obtained necessary permits for nonconforming expansion of excavation pit.

Business and Industry Sectors Represented

• Landowners
• Single-family and multi-family residential developers and owners
• Commercial, office, industrial and mixed-use developers
• Institutional and educational organizations, including non-profits
• Utilities and independent power generators
• Municipalities
• Concerned neighbors

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