During the 2019 legislative session, Florida’s legislature passed HB 7103, which relates to Community Development and Housing. This bill, among other things, modifies the current law pertaining to affordable housing, land development regulations, community planning,...
City officials are starting to notice the hotspots in Delray Beach’s Atlantic Avenue. With the bars, restaurants, and nightlife creating safety hazards, noise pollution, and crowded streets the city want to begin regulating the evening destinations. Commissioner, Ryan...
Early in my legal career, I practiced bankruptcy litigation. I recall, like it was yesterday, sitting in the Fort Lauderdale bankruptcy court in front of the Honorable Judge Olson waiting for my hearing to be called. In front of me on the docket was a case being...
Land use and zoning laws are used to regulate the use and development of real estate projects. The government designates different zones for certain uses of land. Zoning can be split into categories such as residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, rural,...
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