Overview
Land use and zoning consulting addresses disputes involving development approvals, permit denials, regulatory takings, and compliance with municipal zoning and planning requirements. MDT Expert Consulting provides access to land use attorneys, urban planners, and former planning and zoning officials who evaluate whether governmental decisions and private development actions complied with applicable zoning codes, general plan policies, and constitutional limitations on land use regulation.
Pre-Litigation Support
Before litigation, land use experts help counsel assess the legal and factual basis for regulatory takings claims, permit denial challenges, and development dispute matters. They review entitlement files, planning records, and zoning history to evaluate whether the governmental action at issue was consistent with applicable law and planning standards.
Litigation Support
In litigation, land use and zoning experts assist in evaluating the consistency of governmental decisions with applicable plans and codes, quantifying economic damages from development restrictions, and assessing the adequacy of environmental review processes.
Arbitration Support
Land use and zoning experts in arbitration address disputes involving development agreements, conditions of approval, and joint venture arrangements for real estate development projects.