Even before breaking ground, a lot goes into the planning of a subdivision in South Jersey. Much of it revolves around land use law, which consists of balancing private property rights with the community’s or state’s welfare. This includes governing activities like agriculture, residential and commercial development. It may also impact broader environmental regulations.
At KD Law Group, our team specializes in all facets of real estate law throughout South Jersey, including land use planning. Our scope of expertise includes guidance on zoning variances, lot line adjustments, and conditional use approvals to facilitate development plans. The planning of subdivisions is also a major part of our land use planning throughout New Jersey.
Why Obtaining A Land Use Variance Is So Important When Planning Subdivisions in New Jersey
The odds that the plan you have for a subdivision aligns perfectly with the plans the local or state government has is pretty slim. You may want to modify how the subdivision is zoned or the coverage of each lot. That’s when a land use variance comes into play. It simply gives permission to use that subdivision in a way that’s not normally allowed.
Beyond a use variance is a bulk variance. This allows for a change from the physical or dimensional regulations of a zoning ordinance. Examples of bulk variance include deviations in height, setback, or lot coverage.
Whether you need a land use variance or bulk variance for your property or subdivision, just know that your fate is in the hands of the state or local bureaucrats. That’s right, they vote on whether or not to grant you permission to deviate from your original plans. And not to burst your bubble, but some of their favorite words are: “denied”, “no”, and “not approved”
Perhaps Your Quickest Path to Getting An Approval:
Hiring A Real Estate Attorney Like KD Law Group
When pursuing a land use variance or bulk variance for your real estate project or subdivision, you could always go it alone. However, without the experience, knowledge of the process, or connections with the local board members, your chances of getting your land use variance approved is very low.
The difference that hiring experienced real estate attorneys like South Jersey’s own KD Law Group is like night in day. Here’s what they can bring to the table:
- First, a competent real estate attorney provides the real estate advice you need to navigate the murky waters of local, state, and federal land use laws. They’ll work directly with you to develop a compelling legal strategy for any variance request.
- Next, the application process is seamless with a real estate attorney working on your behalf. Not only is the application process streamlined, because the attorney knows what the local municipalities are looking for, your land use variance is far more likely to be approved.
- Also, real estate attorneys can represent you in negotiations and public hearings. Together, you have a greater chance of positively influencing the community members.
- Another advantage to having an attorney on speed dial is risk mitigation. Because your attorney is well-versed in land use laws, they can protect you from fines, stop-work orders or revocation of approvals. Yes, they can revoke your approval without any warning.
- Finally, armed with the knowledge of the process and local rules, working with a real estate attorney like KD Law can save you considerable time and prevent delays.
KD Law Group’s Client Secured Unanimous Variance Approvals for Their Subdivision
A perfect example of how the stars can align when working with a team of expert real estate attorneys is what recently happened for one successful applicant in the Borough of Westville.
This applicant was seeking use variances and bulk variances for their minor subdivision in the Borough of Westville, New Jersey. While their application may have fallen on deaf ears without the backing of a competent real estate attorney, KD Law Group helped them get a perfect 7 to 0 unanimous approval!
Now, we can’t always predict results as swift and decisive as this one for your real estate needs in South Jersey. However, with the KD Law team by your side, your odds of getting full approval for the land use variances you need skyrockets.
