Zoning and Land Use

Areas of Focus

Steeped in local land use and zoning laws, we help developers through the many local and state laws that affect real estate projects.

Always cultivating relationships with local governments and planning staff throughout the Mountain West, Holland & Hart is able to move our clients’ development projects forward through application and approval processes. These relationships, and our experience conducting public hearings in front of city councils, county commissions, and planning boards, smooth the way. We improve access to government decision-makers and help avoid snags and delays so projects can proceed efficiently.

Investors, owners, developers, and lenders also rely on us to liaise with architects, government officials, community leaders, local residents, and other interested parties to gain consensus and community buy-in, to secure entitlements, and to shepherd projects through to completion. By addressing objectives and resolving issues before they become problems, we help our clients achieve their development goals.

Zoning and Land Use Client Results

Entitled a 200 MW solar energy facility in rural Colorado.
Accomplished a transfer of density from an existing historic preservation district to a nearby office building site in Downtown Denver.
Represented the developer of a 300 unit multi-family project in Aurora, Colorado during the site planning process.
Negotiated an infrastructure agreement with the City of Boulder, Colorado, for the development of a mixed-use commercial and residential community.
Assisted with the annexation, zoning, and establishment of vested rights for a medical campus into the town of Lone Tree, Colorado.
Guided the owner of significant oil and gas assets in the City of Aurora, Colorado, through the local government permitting process.
Negotiated an amendment to an existing conservation easement in South Park, Colorado, to allow for additional development.
Analyzed land use and zoning entitlements on behalf of lender for construction loan to fund large-scale development projects.
Represented applicant in procuring local and state license to open operate bar and restaurant.
Drafted marijuana licensing, marijuana taxation, and general land use ordinances and regulations for various municipalities.
Assist developers of residential/resort projects in Eagle County, Colorado with regard to seeking and preserving land use entitlements, common interest communities, and conservation easements
Assisting the Town of Carbondale, Colorado with land use review of a variety of commercial, residential, and other development projects.
Represented opponents of land use application in Pitkin County, Colorado involving mitigation of debris flow and avalanche risks.
Assist numerous private property owners in Pitkin County, Colorado with regard to local development review processes and mitigation requirements.
Regularly assists clients with land use and permitting matters, including conditional use permits, subdivisions and amendments, site planning and design reviews, and rezoning petitions.
Secured land use approvals from Pitkin County, drafted conservation easement, and negotiated agreements with neighbors to facilitate development and conservation of large rural property.