Land Use & Zoning

The WGP attorneys have represented many clients in the area of land use & zoning law, including Fortune 50 companies, before the zoning hearing boards in counties throughout eastern and central Pennsylvania, as well as in New Jersey. We have obtained permits for the development of restaurants, multi-tenant commercial facilities, residential condominiums, and numerous other types of real estate development. In addition, our attorneys also have successfully represented both residential and commercial clients in tax appeal matters.

Municipal Land Use

As government regulation of real estate and land use has expanded, the firm has developed and maintained a practice group to handle not only basic subdivision, site plan and zoning law issues but also permitting that may be required by county, state and federal regulatory authorities. The firm’s attorneys have extensive experience in obtaining permits, approvals and certifications from local planning and zoning boards, county boards, special regional and State agencies such as the New Jersey Pinelands Commission, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, United States Army Corps of Engineers, United States Fish & Wildlife Service, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The firm’s attorneys also have represented numerous local planning, zoning and construction boards. The firm handles virtually all types of land development and redevelopment projects, from residential subdivisions and site plans to commercial and industrial parks, shopping centers, industrial facilities and brownfield sites.