What a Land Use & Zoning Attorney Does
A land use attorney specializes in the regulatory side of real estate — zoning, comprehensive plan amendments, variances, conditional use permits, and development agreements. They navigate city and county approval processes, represent clients at planning commission and city council hearings, and manage entitlement strategies for complex development projects. In Florida, they also handle concurrency, impact fees, and DRI processes.
Key Responsibilities
- Zoning verification and rezoning petitions
- Variance and conditional use applications
- Comprehensive plan amendments
- Development agreements with municipalities
- Representation at planning commission and city council
- Concurrency, impact fee, and mobility fee negotiation
When You Need One
Before closing on land that needs rezoning or entitlements, when pursuing a use not currently permitted, or when a development requires variances or special approvals.
Typical Cost
Hourly rates plus municipal filing fees. Complex entitlement projects can range from $10,000 to $100,000+ depending on scope.
How MaxLife Works With Them
MaxLife Development works with experienced Florida land use counsel on our development projects, especially when entitlements or rezoning are part of the deal structure. Early engagement is critical — entitlement timelines drive acquisition strategy.