Commercial Zoning and Permits

Commercial zoning is property in which commercial real estate is going to be built on by commercial property developers. Commercial property consists of buildings and businesses; shopping malls, gas stations, and grocery stores are just a few examples. It is a good idea to have an attorney that has knowledge of commercial property law if you are thinking of applying for a zoning permit to make sure that you are in accordance to your local zoning laws.

Typical Commercial Zoning Violations:

• Handicap Laws and Accesibility
• Commercial Fire Laws
• Property Easments
• Insurance Requirements
• Property Development Without a Permit
• Signs Without an Approved Permit
• Tenant occupancy without a permit
• Inappropriate Lighting

New zoning laws often arise and this can cause disputes that people commonly mistake to be zoning violations, when in fact they are not. Neighbor problems with property line disputes is one example. Another example in commercial residential property is plants that are visual obstructions, such as trees or tree limbs.

A construction permit, or sometimes referred to simply as a "certificate", is required for the construction of any structure or sign and fences 8 feet or higher. In addition, a site plan approval is required most of the time. Depending on what kind of project you had in mind, the entire process could take anywhere from one week to two months, or even more in some cases. It is advised that you plan ahead.

Do you need help in obtaining a permit? If so, contact our commercial zoning permit lawyers today.