Real Estate and Municipal Law Posts

April 04, 2024

IT’S PARTY TIME!

Remember the Lesley Gore tune, “It's my party, and I'll cry if I want to”?  Well, if a person doesn’t obtain party...

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April 03, 2024

CAN A USE VARIANCE EVER BE “DE MINIMIS”?

The Commonwealth Court in a recent decision, held that, yes, a use variance can be deminimis. Soland et al. v. Zoning Hearing...

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April 18, 2022

What Do I Need to Provide in My Conditional Use Application?

Attorney Andy Miller and I have assisted many clients through the Conditional Use process. It differs from municipality to municipality, but one...

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March 14, 2022

Recent Spot Zoning Challenge in Pennsylvania

I don't need to explain to renewable energy developers how difficult permitting a project can be. Outdated ordinances, public opposition, and slow-moving...

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December 28, 2021

2022 Municipality Reorganization Meeting Tips

January 3, 2022 is the day municipalities are required by law to meet for reorganization. Here are a few tips for the...

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December 21, 2021

HB 2104 – Proposed Rules for Decommissioning Alternate Energy Facilities

On November 23, 2021 13 Pennsylvania House members introduced HB 2104 to regulate the decommissioning of all alternative energy facilities in Pennsylvania....

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