Mary Ann Rossi
Jane M. Shields
Brendan P. Burke
Brian L. Nagle
Subdivision and Land Development
MacElree Harvey has in-depth knowledge of the legal and practical implications of all aspects of land development in the suburban Philadelphia region.
The Land Use Group advises and assists builders, developers, and landowners in obtaining state and municipal approvals in all subdivision land development matters.
The group also has extensive experience in commercial, residential and industrial projects, including the intricacies of redevelopment of brownfield sites – and are familiar with regulation of storm water runoff, soil erosion and sedimentation control, and compliance with Federal, state and local statutes, ordinances, regulations, and building codes.
Our attorneys can assemble a team of highly qualified professionals (or work with a client's team) to effectively address all aspects of the subdivision and land development process to effectively and efficiently meet the needs of our clients.
Zoning
Our attorneys provide comprehensive legal services to builders, developers and landowners in all manner of zoning applications. The Land Use Group advises its clients as to the relevant zoning issues and devises a strategy to present the strongest possible case to local zoning officers and zoning hearing boards.
The Group's attorneys frequently represent clients before zoning hearing boards in applications appealing a zoning officer's decision or for special exceptions or variances. MacElree Harvey has the resources and experience to meet all of our clients' zoning needs.
Environmental
MacElree Harvey effectively represents clients in applications and approval processes before environmental regulatory agencies such as the Chester County Conservation District, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the Environmental Hearing Board, the United States Army Corps of Engineers, and the EPA.
Virtually any land use project requires multiple approvals from various agencies and awareness of all the potential regulatory steps required is essential to prevent surprise or delay.
Conservation
The Land Use Group advises clients regarding the possibilities and available benefits of designating property for the conservation of agricultural land and the preservation of property with environmentally and historically significant features.
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