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Zoning
Riparian Rights
Commercial Real Estate
Development
Litigation
Michigan and Illinois Land Use Attorneys
Michigan and Illinois Land Use Attorneys
Whether buying or selling commercial real estate, developing in an area, or using a waterfront property, it’s critical to know how to navigate land use and zoning laws in order to maximize the value and enjoyment of your property.
Dalton & Tomich can help achieve your plans in both Michigan and Illinois. Our attorneys have decades of experience in zoning, commercial real estate, and riparian rights (water access) law and have successfully partnered with developers and landowners to help them maximize their investments.
We take a comprehensive view of the land use issue, anticipate any problems or pitfalls, and help you through the entire process.
From the Blog
What are the legal challenges to EV charging stations?
The public policy behind electric vehicles (EVs) in Michigan reflects a commitment to sustainable transportation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The state recognizes the potential of EVs to address environmental…
The Importance of Zoning Notice Requirements under Michigan Law
Michigan’s Court of Appeals recently reversed a trial court’s decision that property owners lacked standing to challenge a Township’s amendment to its zoning ordinance. In Montrief v. Macon Township Board…
How do Michigan Courts Review EGLE's Decision on a Permit Application?
In Michigan, there are many different land use activities that require a landowner to obtain a permit from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). In most…
Lawsuit over Stalled Solar Panel Project Reflects Growing Friction with Zoning Approval...
Lakeside Solar, LLC, filed suit against White River Township, on February 28, 2023, in U.S. District Court, regarding a prospective solar panel project on Michigan’s west side. For more than…
7 Things to Be Aware of When Dissolving an Illinois Not For...
For those leading not for profit corporations, it can be hard to face the end. But the end comes for many not-for-profits and for many different reasons. No one likes…
Can a Municipality Waive Its Right to Enforce a Zoning Ordinance?
Sometimes, property owners will be aware that their use of a property is not compliant with local ordinances. But not all municipalities enforce their ordinances in the same time or…
Do all Land Sale Contracts have to be in Writing?
Michigan has longstanding law that requires certain agreements or contracts be in writing to be considered legally enforceable. This is known as the statute of frauds. The land sale contracts…
Twists & Turns of Confronting Zoning Ordinances Demonstrated in Old Mission Peninsula
A group of wineries located in Michigan’s Peninsula Township sued the Township in October 2020, in federal court. The case, Wineries of the Old Mission Peninsula v. Peninsula Township, is a…
Trends in Parking Reforms Could Benefit Churches and Other Religious Assemblies
Minimum off-street parking requirements have been around for decades. Their purpose is to alleviate traffic congestion as well as reduce street and spillover parking. While these goals are laudable, minimum…
Court of Appeals Decision Addresses Limitations to Landowners’ Right to Sell, Convey,...
Generally, when you purchase or obtain property, you in turn as the landowner, are able to sell, convey, or divide the property as you please. This is called the “right…
