Land Use

Land use law focuses on dispute resolution and regulatory compliance related to the development of real property. There are a number of agencies, commissions, and boards that have been created to carry out the regulations of land use, protect the environment and preserve private property rights. Our primary clients for these types of issues include; real estate developers, contractors and other businesses that rely on land use for their livelihood.

Land use concerns we handle include;

Land Development                 Land Rights
Land Acquisition                    Project Permitting
Zoning changes                      Planned Unit Developments
SEPA Compliance                   Growth Board Appeals
Property Acquisition             Preliminary and Final Plat Approval
Conditional Use Permits        Unlawful Taking of Private Property
Zoning & Permitting              Development Agreements
Site plan & Plat Approval       Common Area Maintenance agreements
Administrative Appeals         Civil litigation

Having a well versed attorney on your team can help you get your project moving, protect your rights and allow you to retain valuable resources. Serving as Kennewick's City Attorney from 1999 to 2007, partner John Ziobro offers our client's a unique perspective on local government's approach to property development proposals.

Additionally, we represent homeowner’s associations. We work with them to:

Draft and enforce residential and commercial covenants
Draft and enforce rights related to easements, boundary lines, and
right-of-way.

On behalf of our clients, our partners regularly appear before planning commissions and zoning boards of adjustment, city councils, and county commissioners in Benton and Franklin County on behalf of developers and homeowners.

Have a project that requires counsel and advice? Give us a call or contact us via email for further information.