Land Use and Zoning

Land development in Collier County may be a bit different than in other parts of Florida. Certain environmental standards are in place to protect the land. Native vegetation and state and federally protected species lie within Collier. Preservation standards are...

When buying real estate, you have to pay close attention to the location. You want to be sure the area supports your intended use. For example, if you want to start a business in the property, the zoning must allow that. You also need to pay attention to historical...

Interested parties may need to consider possible land use or zoning issues when negotiating a potential sale or purchase. If a property's current classification does not fulfill a developer's purpose, he or she may need to apply for a variance or a change in its...

If you own a piece of property, you may have dreams about turning it into a commercial leasing space or another money-making venture. You also may know exactly how much tax you must pay on the property each year. If you decide to pursue a zoning change, you should...

Working through the due diligence of a newly acquired property requires a thorough investigation of lands within and without the zone in question. Throughout Florida, property easements affect how land development can or cannot proceed.  This makes sense with tangible...

In Florida, there are restrictions on the government's power to regulate the use of land. This provides people a basis upon which to challenge said regulations. It is important for anyone intending to purchase or use land to understand the challenges of zoning...

Florida is an epicenter of land development, as waterfront properties and other desirable plots of land are often earmarked for new and exciting real estate projects. When some areas open for development already include required development features, this can ease the...

It might seem like a current building project complies with all aspects of current Naples land use law except for one or two issues. Perhaps a water use project runs into environmental restrictions concerning lakes. A land use project may require fencing that is too...

In the interest of maintaining environmental quality, Collier County, Florida, makes retaining native vegetation a priority. Before you can develop a property, you must determine the percentage of the area that qualifies as native vegetation versus exotic vegetation....

Florida's environmental laws protect the state's diverse ecosystems and abundant natural resources. Land development firms must be familiar with how these regulations may affect proposed projects. Below are several common environmental concerns that can arise for...