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When you or other community leaders must decide on zoning laws, land use issues or similar matters that may impact the public, you may have to host a public meeting. The Florida Constitution and the Florida Sunshine Law set guidelines about hosting these meetings, and...
There may come a time when you are unable to make and communicate competent health care decisions for yourself due to an injury or illness. You can prepare for this eventuality by designating someone to make decisions on your behalf regarding your care. This person is...
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...
From environmental matters to land use and zoning concerns, there are a variety of unique legal issues that local governments encounter. Often, these issues are complex and officials may be unsure of how to approach the situation. If you are worried about the economic...
Zoning laws are not always set in stone. Local agencies can enact change. As a business or property owner, you also have the right to request a variance or exception to the laws. According to the Naples Daily News, the city council wants to put zoning variance...
As a local government official, you might face a variety of different pressures, from concerns with public records requests to uncertainty related to zoning issues and more. Sometimes, local governments can also face significant uncertainty as a result of...
When it comes to estate planning, the process is often complex for a host of reasons, from naming a personal representative to determining how to divide one's property and assets among beneficiaries. However, some people are in especially difficult positions, such as...
When creating an estate plan, many draft a power of attorney. This is a key element of estate planning in which you designate an individual to manage your finances should you become unable to do so. However, many may be surprised to know that although managing your...