REAL ESTATE LAND USE AND ZONING
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CONTACT
- Bernie Citron
- 312 580 2209 direct | Email
- Dan Engle
- 314 552 6031 direct | Email
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RELATED INDUSTRIES
Our Land Use and Zoning group advises clients regarding zoning matters, regulatory reviews and government entitlements related to the development and use of land. Our attorneys guide a development project through the review process from initial meetings with government officials to final permitting and approval.
We advise clients regarding comprehensive plan amendments, re-zonings, annexation agreements, planned development ordinances, variances, special use permits and redevelopment agreements. We also represent clients regarding historic preservation matters, tax increment financing (TIF), affordable housing requirements and enterprise zone incentives.
Permitting
Our firm regularly handles municipal permitting and licensing issues on behalf of clients, including City of Chicago permitting, licensing and WBE and MBE matters. These matters include obtaining business and liquor licenses and various approvals and permits required for business operations. We also advise clients regarding building code issues, and regularly represent clients before the Chicago Department of Administrative Hearings in business license, zoning and building code violation cases.
Our attorneys handled all aspects of zoning, real estate and environmental due diligence with respect to the acquisition of more than 10 light-industrial properties as part of a $108 million acquisition.
We obtained zoning and planned development approval for a mixed-use development with 180 condo units and ground floor retail space. Our attorneys represented the client at the required committee and department hearings and worked closely with the local alderman and surrounding community to gain support for the development, which is now under construction.
We are currently handling the development of a multi-unit residential and office development, including 50+ townhouse units, accessory parking and related uses.
We successfully handled the development of an 80,000-square-foot senior residential building with approximately 85 units, ancillary uses, offices and parking.
Publications
Chicago lifts limits on efficiency units close to transit
Court rejects contractor’s mechanic’s lien because of ‘intent’
Do you need a Section 404 permit for your real estate development?
Blog Posts
Los Angeles releases proposed commercial cannabis regulations
News
Thompson Coburn sponsors vacant property summit at SLU Law
Jason Zeigler joins Thompson Coburn in Washington, D.C., as real estate partner
Real Estate Group retains high ranking in 2015 ‘Best of the Best’ survey
25 Thompson Coburn attorneys recognized in 2015 Chambers USA
Real estate attorney Bill Kuehling joins Thompson Coburn
Katriina S. McGuire joins Thompson Coburn's real estate practice in Chicago
112 Thompson Coburn attorneys featured in 2015 Best Lawyers list
Real Estate Group retains a top ranking in 2014 Best of the Best Survey
St. Louis Business Journal covers Thompson Coburn’s work on unique Superfund settlement
Downtown Chicago office tower sails through city zoning process under TC counsel
Documentary featuring Senator Kit Bond premieres at St. Louis International Film Festival
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Douglas ("Dugie") is a real estate and corporate practitioner and strategist who assists clients with a wide range of transactions. Douglas ("Dugie") is a real estate and corporate practitioner and strategis... |
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Associate
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Chicago
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Talar is an associate in the firm's land use and zoning practice where she represents clients in zoning matters, regulatory reviews and government entitlements related to... Talar is an associate in the firm's land use and zoning practice where she ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas of land use and municipal law in the City of Chicago and its surrounding municipalities. Bernie represents developers, land owners and building owners in the areas ... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developers, institutional owners and corporate users of commercial and industrial real estate throughout... Dan serves as a practical, imminently accessible legal advisor to developer... |
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Counsel
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St. Louis
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Barbara draws on her extensive background in regional government to counsel clients on the financing, zoning, and tax credit issues that crop up in public-private develop... Barbara draws on her extensive background in regional government to counsel... |
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Counsel
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St. Louis
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Developers, nonprofit corporations, and public entities seek Bill's varied and extensive background in real estate transactions and infrastructure finance. Developers, nonprofit corporations, and public entities seek Bill's varied ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues throughout the City of Chicago and surrounding suburbs, paving the way for successful developments. Katriina helps clients navigate challenging land use and zoning issues thro... |
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Partner
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St. Louis
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Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a variety of complicated real estate transactions, including purchase and sales, leasing, financi... Jennifer is an experienced real estate attorney who provides guidance on a ... |
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Partner
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Chicago
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Dave is a practical and resourceful business litigator with a long track record of successful results. Dave is a practical and resourceful business litigator with a long track re... |
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Senior Counsel
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Los Angeles
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Mitchell is an accomplished business and real estate litigator and counselor. Mitchell is an accomplished business and real estate litigator and counselo... |
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