Land Use and Development
Concord Real Estate Attorney
From 1960 to 2004, New Hampshire's population more than doubled from
approximately 600,000 to over 1.3 million residents. Today, the state
grows by about 14,500 new residents every year. (U.S. Census, OEP, Bartlett)
This not only adds more than 7,100 new households annually, it translates
to many new and expanded commercial, industrial and retail businesses
that serve our growing population.
As a result of the growth, every year many parcels of land are sub-divided
into two and three acre lots for new homes and more commercial and retail
development continues to spring up along major roadways and connecting
communities.
With growth comes change and many New Hampshire communities desire to establish
a balance where they can grow or reduce the tax rate while maintaining
the characteristics that distinguish one town from the next and that maintain
the regional characteristics of New England.
The principals of land use and development include planning for economic
development, planning to ensure long term value and sustainability of
the environment for future generations, good planning applied to local
decisions that maximize public benefits and contribute to a greater quality
of life, and lastly, the establishment of prosperous and livable communities
with excellent transportation systems that provide for the safe and efficient
movement of people and goods.
Concord Real Estate Attorney
At Hebert & Dolder, PLLC., our
Concord real estate attorneys are intimately familiar with all applicable laws related to land use and
development. Our attorney, Maria Dolder has authored several legal articles
that address topics such as variances and special exceptions, nonconforming
uses, and challenging or appealing an administrative zoning decision.
In 1983 the state of New Hampshire authorized towns and cities to use innovative
land use controls to address various complex planning issues. Without
the guidance of an experienced attorney, it can be difficult for citizens
and developers to understand how to use them. Since these laws give the
municipalities a great deal of power and authority, it's important
to seek legal advice in such matters.
As someone vested in a
real estate transaction, it's important to be mindful of the legal requirements
to comply with local zoning ordinances. Also, granting relief from specific
zoning requirements differs substantially between the different zoning
ordinances and subdivision and site plan regulations.
With our assistance, you can have peace of mind knowing that your developments
comply with all local and state regulations; therefore, reducing your
chances of inadvertently making any costly business decisions.