New Jersey Land Use Law

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New Jersey land use law governs how property can be developed, used, and redeveloped. The Law Office of Alan S. Ashkinaze represents developers, businesses, and property owners in zoning, planning board and zoning board applications, variances, redevelopment projects, and related regulatory matters, helping clients navigate the approval process and move projects forward with confidence.

Our Land Use Law Services

We provide counseling and litigation support in all areas of land use, helping developers, businesses, and property owners navigate complex development and approval requirements throughout New Jersey. We work closely with clients from the initial planning stages through the approval process, addressing zoning, redevelopment, environmental, and regulatory issues that can affect a project.

Our experience as a land use attorney in New Jersey includes:

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Redeveloper Designation

We represent developers seeking designation as a “Redeveloper” under municipal redevelopment plans and provide guidance regarding the legal and regulatory requirements associated with redevelopment projects. Our experience as a redevelopment attorney in New Jersey includes negotiating and addressing issues that arise throughout the redevelopment process.

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Local Approvals

We help clients identify and obtain the municipal approvals necessary to move development projects forward, including zoning, planning, site development, and related approvals. Our land use applications in New Jersey experience allows us to anticipate regulatory issues and develop practical strategies for obtaining approvals.

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Brownfields Redevelopment

We assist clients with the redevelopment of environmentally impacted and formerly industrial properties, coordinating land use requirements with environmental considerations. Our work as a zoning attorney in New Jersey includes addressing local approvals and development restrictions that can affect brownfields projects.

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Planning Board and Board of Adjustment Applications

We assist clients with applications before municipal Planning Boards and Boards of Adjustment, including variances, site plan approvals, and other land use matters. As a New Jersey land use lawyer, we help clients navigate the approval process and address regulatory issues that may affect their projects.

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Environmentally Sensitive Properties

We advise clients developing or redeveloping properties affected by wetlands, environmental constraints, or other regulatory considerations. By combining New Jersey land use law experience with environmental regulatory knowledge, we help clients address overlapping land use and environmental requirements.