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Zoning
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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
Land-Use Cases against Municipalities in Federal Court are not Futile!
Traditionally, one of the highest hurdles that land use plaintiffs needed to clear to successfully contest land-use decisions in federal court was the requirement that a municipal decision-maker render a…
Michigan Public Service Commission Instructions for Siting Large Scale Renewable Energy Projects
About a month ago in mid-October, the Michigan Public Service Commission (“MPSC”) published comments on procedures which will be used to implement Public Act 233 of 2023 (“PA 233”). PA…
Giving Thanks – for an Easement
The Plymouth Colony had survived its first grueling winter, and the pilgrims struggled to find their rhythm. They made it through harsh days by looking forward to the harvest season,…
“Get it in writing” is not a suggestion!
In the first blog of this series, we stressed the many reasons an express easement needs to be in writing. One of those is because it conveys an interest in…
Challenging Land Development: Understanding Variances in Michigan Zoning Law
Land development projects can involve a variety of issues that may form valid reasons for contesting such proposals. Often times, land use and zoning applications ask for modifications and exceptions…
Michigan's New Renewable Energy Siting Rules Set to Take Effect on November...
Michigan is entering a new era in renewable energy development as the state prepares to implement standardized rules for siting large-scale solar and wind projects. The changes, which take effect…
What is a keyholing ordinance?
If you own waterfront property, you may have heard of the phenomenon known as “keyholing” or “funneling.” Keyholing is when multiple backlot owners gain access to a body of water…
LICENSE v. EASEMENT REVISITED
In these weekly easement blogs, we have explored how a license to use someone’s property differs from an easement. A license grants permission to use another’s property for a specified…
A Refresher on Easements
For several weeks, we’ve been writing about different types of easements and several cases involving them. As we start a new month, let’s step back and refresh the basics and…
Overview of Public Act 233 of 2023 for Developers
In less than a month, on November 29, 2024, PA 233 will go into effect. The legislation applies to solar projects with a capacity of 50 megawatts or greater, wind…
