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  • Stark & Stark’s Zoning and Land Development attorneys provide end-to-end solutions for real estate planning, zoning, and land development legal services. Our team of experienced attorneys provides support for each step of the zoning and approval process for municipal and/or county approvals.

    We also have a wealth of experience and capability to handle all facets of New Jersey municipal development law. Our attorneys advise developers and builders on the appropriate regulations and requirements to ensure compliance of their projects before they ever break ground.

    New Jersey builders and developers have trusted Stark & Stark for land development and zoning applications for more than 40 years. We take pride in our client-focused and client-driven approach to service, and apply the most practical and cost-effective strategy to meet their needs.

    Services Our Zoning and Land Development Attorneys Provide

    The attorneys of Stark & Stark’s Zoning and Land Development Group have a combined total of more than 60 years of experience handling the following types of matters:

    • Planning and Zoning Board Approvals
    • Land use disputes and litigation
    • Zoning variances, re-zonings
    • Site plans, permits
    • Redevelopment law
    • Affordable housing regulation compliance, development and litigation
    • Subdivisions
    • Presentation before boards

    Our Zoning and Land Development attorneys have success executed approvals for zoning, land use, and redevelopment plans for the following types of projects:

    • Apartment complexes
    • Age restricted housing
    • Commercial buildings and retail centers
    • Condominiums and townhouses
    • Health care facilities
    • Hotels and resorts
    • Mixed use buildings and facilities
    • Office and industrial parks
    • Office buildings
    • Planned Unit Developments
    • Residential developments and subdivisions
    • Shopping malls and retail center

    Commitment to Client Service

    Because of the depth of our experience and the size of our team, we have the resources to truly provide end-to-end solutions that include more than just filing application paperwork. We understand that successful project approval often means leveraging strong relationships with the Zoning board and staff members, all of whom can be a key part of the decision. Whether it is an initial application for a complex project or coordinating and supervising consultants and other professionals through the approval process, our team of attorneys has done it all and will bring that experience to work for your project.

    Key Contact

    Ryan C. Duffy

    Ryan C. Duffy

    Associate
    609.895.7389
    Eric S. Goldberg

    Eric S. Goldberg

    Shareholder
    609.791.7013
    Dolores (Dee) R. Kelley

    Dolores (Dee) R. Kelley

    Shareholder
    609.791.7005
    Thomas S. Onder

    Thomas S. Onder

    Shareholder
    609.219.7458
    Dipa Rapole

    Dipa Rapole

    Shareholder
    609.945.7616
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