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Zoning
Riparian Rights
Commercial Real Estate
Development
Litigation
Michigan Land Use Attorneys
Michigan 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 to maximize your property’s value and enjoyment.
Dalton & Tomich can help achieve your plans in Michigan. 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
Property Rights and Prescriptive Easements
The concept of an easement is well established in law. It is commonly defined as a legal right that allows someone to use another person’s property for a specific purpose.…
Electrifying Michigan: A Guide for Landowners and Developers on EV Charging Stations
The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is transforming transportation, making the need for charging infrastructure crucial. In Michigan, this shift offers landowners and developers a unique business opportunity. As we…
Constitutional Concerns with Regulating Assembly Uses Based on Religious Content
The term “assembly use” is a zoning classification for places where people gather for a wide range of group activities. Typical examples include community centers, auditoriums, theaters, meeting halls, and…
The Future of Renewable Energy Facility Siting in Michigan
On November 28, 2023, Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed House Bill 5120 (PA 233 of 2023) which provides citing authority to the Michigan Public Service Commission (“MPSC”) for utility-scale wind,…
Environmental Regulations with Michigan Land Use: Recent Denial of Saugatuck Marina Permit.
On February 12, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (“Army Corps”), along with the State of Michigan, denied applications for permits to develop a marina on the Kalamazoo River…
Supreme Court Considers Whether County Can Exact a $23,000 Fee to Build...
George Sheetz applied for a permit to build a home on his California property. Under a new El Dorado County ordinance, Mr. Sheetz was forced to pay a $23,420 impact…
Overview of Process to Amending Local Zoning Ordinances in Michigan
It is undeniable that property changes over time, whether it be through physical landscape, different structures built on the property, or changes in how it is used. It follows, that…
An Update on Michigan's New Renewable Energy Laws
Michigan Senate Passes Bills that Would Mandate 100 Percent Clean Energy by 2040 and Shift Renewable Energy Project Approval to State Regulators Michigan, historically known for its industrial prowess and…
Michigan Energy Law Creates New Options for Landowners Seeking Solar and Wind...
This week Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed into law a historic green energy bill requiring that the state of Michigan have 100% clean energy by 2040. The legislative package sets interim…
Major Solar Power Law Change Could Affect Michigan Residents in 2024
Michigan lawmakers are considering a series of bills which could dramatically change the solar power development landscape. Currently, under the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, localities harness the power to approve…
