Planning & Zoning

Land Use and Zoning Attorneys in Iowa

Regulating the use and development of real estate is a complex and ever-changing area of law. Both public, private, governmental, and international entities can have pertinent interests in these transactions. Whether you require assistance in real estate purchase or sale, land use and development, or zoning regulations, the Iowa City land use and zoning attorneys at Phelan Tucker Law LLP have extensive experience and guide clients through their particular process. We handle a variety of land use matters, assisting our clients in complying with land-use regulations, including obtaining permits for projects such as subdivisions, developments and facilities.

Land Use and Zoning

Often used by municipalities in an effort to maintain or control local development, land use regulates the development of real estate in a given area. Zoning is the most common method for controlling an area’s development and is subject to change. Our attorneys assist clients in zoning regulations, trespassing laws, easements, and eminent domain issues. We also assist clients with legal actions involving:

Eminent Domain: We assist clients who need to challenge the eminent domain or “free use” claim made by their municipality.

Easements: When you need to negotiate access to another party’s property, we can assist. Our land use and zoning attorneys work closely with you to accurately translate why you need access to property that you do not own. For instance, many of our clients require limited access to a neighbor’s driveway in order to get to their own home or driveway.