Strategic guidance for shaping land, development, and urban growth
Land use and zoning regulations shape nearly every aspect of how land is developed, repurposed, or preserved. At Lex Thielen & Partners, we help clients understand and navigate these complex frameworks with a clear focus on securing project approvals, protecting property rights, and balancing private objectives with public requirements.
Whether you are developing commercial space, planning a residential subdivision, or managing redevelopment within regulated districts, our team provides practical legal support from due diligence through to litigation.
We work with landowners, developers, business operators, municipalities, and institutional clients on both sides of zoning and regulatory matters. Our understanding of local policy, planning codes, and legal strategy allows us to guide projects effectively, especially where issues are layered, contested, or precedent-setting.
Our Land Use & Zoning Law Services
- Zoning Compliance & Variances
Guidance on existing zoning restrictions, securing use or dimensional variances, and assessing allowable uses prior to land acquisition. - Litigation & Administrative Appeals
Representation before planning bodies, courts, or regulatory tribunals when decisions are challenged or zoning actions face opposition. - Municipal Engagement & Regulatory Strategy
Legal and strategic support for working with planning authorities, commissions, and citizen groups to advance development goals. - Ordinance Drafting & Regulatory Reform
Drafting, reviewing, or updating rules, land preservation regulations, or drainage and environmental compliance codes. - Land Use Due Diligence
Pre-acquisition analysis of land use entitlements, regulatory risks, and conditions that may affect value, approvals, or development timeline. - Eminent Domain & Compensation Claims
Support for both public and private stakeholders in expropriation and compensation matters tied to infrastructure or urban development plans. - Development Agreements & Special Approvals
Structuring and negotiating land development agreements, conditional permits, and entitlements for complex, multi-phase, or mixed-use projects.
Why Clients Choose to Work With Us
We combine technical legal knowledge with real-world planning insight. Our goal is to support your project, not just interpret the rules.
We advise municipalities and private developers alike. This dual experience helps us understand both sides of the process and move projects forward with credibility and clarity.
Our zoning expertise is reinforced by experience in construction, real estate, regulatory compliance, and administrative litigation. Through the Alliott Global Alliance, we coordinate effectively in cross-border and multinational contexts.
From pre-acquisition risk reviews to litigation support, we stay engaged across the lifecycle of your land or development project.