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Zoning & Land Use

Pennsylvania Zoning and Land Use Attorneys

Zoning and land use regulations affect each landowner and developer differently. The land use and zoning attorneys at High Swartz LLP, in Norristown, Pennsylvania, offer creative legal solutions for each of our clients, tailored specifically to meet their pressing legal needs. We represent for-profit and non-profit businesses and individuals through the entire zoning, land development and subdivision process from the initial land use planning stages, through zoning board appeals, the land development and subdivision process, and in any resulting court appeals.

Bringing Our Experience to You

Attorney William Kerr has a Master's Degree in City and Regional Planning and extensive experience as development counsel, attorney Gilbert High is solicitor for various Pennsylvania municipalities, attorney Alan Flenner is also a civil engineer, and attorney Arnold Heller is a former chairman and board member of Tredyffrin Township's Zoning Board. Their impressive experience is only a fragment of the collective experience our lawyers bring to our zoning and land use clients. Together, they understand the nuances of land development and subdivision ordinances, zoning regulations, zoning board decisions and appeals, building and related permits and other important land use issues.

Well-Versed In Zoning and Land Use

Our familiarity with the region's zoning boards and courts, coupled with our extensive knowledge of zoning and land use law, enables us to provide effective legal representation. Since 1914, our law firm has been committed to providing innovative solutions for clients facing any of the following zoning or land use issues:

  • Zoning approvals
  • Zoning board appeals
  • Land development and subdivision approvals
  • Building permits
  • Variances
  • Construction permitting and renovation permitting

Land Development and Subdivision

Developers in and around Philadelphia who are going through the process of obtaining municipal and related permits or dealing with zoning board appeals can count on us to provide sophisticated and knowledgeable representation. We have experience obtaining development and zoning approvals in Philadelphia, in the suburban counties, and in counties throughout eastern Pennsylvania. This includes extensive experience with single and multi-family residences, affordable housing properties, continuing care retirement communities, professional offices, hotels, retail and shopping center commercial properties, educational, hospital, and health care facilities, industrial/manufacturing complexes, cellular communications towers, sports stadiums, prisons and various other uses.

We understand that time is of the essence in development projects. Rest assured, we will do all we can to save you both time and money.

Eminent Domain

High Swartz attorneys represent both landowners and municipalities in all aspects of the eminent domain process to assure that their interests are protected, and that fair value is paid for any property taken through the use of eminent domain.

Land Use and Zoning Lawyers

Contact our law firm by calling 610-275-0700 or send us an e-mail. Our offices are located one-half block from the Montgomery County Courthouse in Norristown, Pennsylvania.

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High Swartz LLP
40 East Airy Street
Norristown, PA 19404

Phone: 610-275-0700
Fax: 610-275-5290
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