As municipal governments continue to regulate the use and development of real estate, it is crucial for developers and others involved in commercial real estate transactions to be informed about zoning and permitting issues that may impact a deal.
In this article, George Asimos, a partner in the Real Estate Department, provides a comprehensive overview of the zoning, land use and permitting processes that accompany real estate deals, beginning in the due-diligence phase. He covers the complex steps that real estate buyers and developers must take to get necessary approvals, including areas they want to avoid, such as requesting variances.