DEVELOPING YOUR PROPERTY

The Gilroy Law Firm can assist Property Owners in developing or redeveloping their Commercial or Residential Real Estate. Our experienced Real Estate Attorneys provide comprehensive legal assistance at every stage of the Development Process. The Gilroy Law Firm can assist Property Developers with many Real Estate Development and Land Use issues, such as:

1. Negotiating with Property Owners to acquiring improved or vacant Real Estate;
2. Negotiating for the acquisition of necessary easements;
3. Communicating with the City Planner and assisting the Developer regarding:
   1. Potential Land Uses: One must review the Zoning Code to determine what uses are permitted as a matter of right within the applicable St. Louis or other municipality’s Zoning District. (i.e. commercial, industrial, residential, agricultural, etc.)
   2. Conditional Use Permits: A Conditional Use Permit is required when a Property Owner wishes to utilize property for a particular use that is permitted by Saint Louis or other municipality, but which is not allowed as a matter of right within a Zoning District.
   3. Re-Zoning: To request a change in the Zoning Classification of a neighborhood or property, usually to allow for more intense property uses.
   4. Subdividing the Real Estate: The act of dividing one parcel into multiple lots for the purpose of developing the property.
   5. Site Plan Review: Developers must submit a Site Plan to the Planning and Zoning Board, or other governmental body, for review and approval prior to the beginning of construction. The reviewing board will then determine if all of the Zoning Code requirements (i.e. setbacks, landscaping, buffers, etc.) are being addressed and whether to approve or reject the Site Plan.
   6. Variances: Variances are exceptions to the existing Zoning. There are two (2) types of Variances: Use and Area
4. Floodplain Development Analysis
5. Infrastructure Development
6. Building Permits
7. Administrative Appeals

Should you desire the services of an accomplished Eminent Domain, Land Use, and Real Estate Law Firm to provide you with legal advice and representation throughout the Real Estate Development Process, The Gilroy Law Firm looks forward to your telephone call to schedule a Working Meeting with our firm.

To speak with a lawyer who is knowledgeable about Real Estate Law in St. Louis, Missouri, or Illinois, call The Gilroy Law Firm at 314-965-3536, or use our quick contact web form.