Coral Springs Zoning Attorney

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Zoning Planning & Land Use Law in Florida

The laws controlling how land can and cannot be used in Coral Springs, Florida are fairly intricate, and can be confusing to laypersons. This should provide a basic overview.

Local governments will normally divide the city or town into sections, called "zones," each of which is designated for a specific use, such as residential homes, commercial businesses, agriculture, manufacturing, etc. This process is known as "zoning."

Local governments have various different reasons for enacting zoning laws, ranging from ensuring that residential areas are peaceful and quiet, to safeguarding property values. For instance, most people wouldn't buy a home in a neighborhood where they knew it was possible for a neighbor to turn their house into a factory.

While zoning laws appear to be geared just toward protecting residents, they also protect industry, by ensuring that they are free to conduct their business without getting caught up in the various legal disputes that would be inevitable if they were closer to a residential area.

Possible Outcomes of Boundary and Title Disputes in Coral Springs, Florida

If a condition on your property breaks the local zoning laws of Coral Springs, Florida, there are a few different solutions.

The most apparent solution is to correct the problem, so your property is no longer in violation of local zoning laws. If the violation is minor, and correcting it would not be extremely costly, this is likely the ideal way to go.

Of course, just fixing a zoning violation isn't always modest or easy, and may interfere with your planned use of your property. For instance, you might have just undertaken a considerable remodeling of your home, and later found out that some small part of it technically doesn't conform to Coral Springs, Florida's zoning laws. If this happens to you, you can apply to your local zoning board for what's known as a "variance." This is simply a decree by the zoning board that the particular rule your property violates no longer applies. The Supreme Court has held that local zoning boards have to grant variances when the violation is extremely minor, and enforcing the ordinance would be unduly burdensome and not in the public interest.

Moreover, if you have been residing on your property for a long time, and made improvements on it that complied with the zoning laws in effect at the time, a new zoning law that would be violated by your prevailing use of your property, the new law cannot be enforced against you. The U.S. Constitution bars the passage of "ex post facto," or retroactive, laws. Once the laws take effect, however, you'll have to comply with the new zoning laws with respect to any new improvements you want to make on your property.

What Can A Coral Springs, Florida Attorney Do?

If you want to make improvements to your property, apply for a variance, or contest a zoning regulation as being applied to you retroactively, you have a right to do so, including some constitutional protections. However, your chances of prevailing in a zoning disagreement will be markedly improved if you hire an accomplished Coral Springs, Florida real estate attorney to help.

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Life in Coral Springs

Coral Springs, Florida, is part of Broward County and has a population of about 126,000 people. Coral Springs has received many accolades for its family-friendly atmosphere, low crime rates, and overall quality of living.

The city of Coral Springs, Florida is known for having a distinct, unique appeal amongst other Florida cities. Part of the city's charm may be attributed to strict zoning and housing codes that enhance its aesthetic appeal. Also, Coral Springs was master-planned and developed primarily by Coral Ridge Properties, which is also where the city gets its name from. Much of the city's economic success can be attributed to excellent planning.

Coral Springs also maintains several parks, museums, and recreation centers. A popular attraction is the Coral Springs Center for the Arts, which also contains a theater capable of seating over 1,400 people. Art classes and community programs are held at Coral Springs Museum of Art. The city also hosts the "Our Town" festival, which attracts over 200,000 visitors yearly. Participants in the festival enjoy a mix of activities such as carnival rides, a parade, and a beauty pageant.

Lawyers in Coral Springs, Florida are available for consultation and representation in court. Attorneys in Coral Springs, Florida contribute their services to the progress and well-being of the city and its residents.

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