Zoning and Land Use

Stamford, Connecticut Zoning and Land Use Attorneys

Cacace, Tusch & Santagata is well known for its extensive work before local and state land use boards and other administrative departments. We handle land use and zoning matters on behalf of homeowners, neighborhood associations, property owners and commercial developers. In addition to representing clients in administrative hearings, we handle land use cases in courts throughout Connecticut.

Are you a commercial developer who needs to obtain zoning approval? Are you a property owner with questions regarding zoning and land use? Call Cacace, Tusch & Santagata at 203.327.2000 to schedule your consultation. You may also fill out a contact form and someone from our firm will be in touch with you soon.

Experienced lawyers handling land use and zoning cases

Based in Stamford, Cacace, Tusch & Santagata is recognized throughout Connecticut for its work handling complex zoning, real estate, environmental and property valuation matters. We represent local and national clients statewide in all legal aspects of development projects. At the planning stage, our attorneys can help devise your development strategy, consult on local and state zoning regulations, and work to determine the most valuable use for your property. We can shepherd your project through every phase of the zoning approval process. Additionally, we work with state and local environmental agencies, health departments, zoning boards, building departments, historical commissions, architectural review boards, planning boards and state transportation authorities to gain project approval. Our firm also works with clients who need approval from the Connecticut State Siting Council. Should a permit or project require appellate representation, we are adept at handling appeals.

We meet the legal needs of commercial developers, property owners and homeowners in land development and zoning issues such as the following:

• Environmental permits
• Special permits
• Site plans
• Text amendments
• Variances
• Sub-divisions
• Mixed Use Developments
• LEED^TM and Green Building Projects
• Transit-oriented Development
• Urban renewal
• Wetlands
• Condemnation
• Eminent domain
• Telecommunication approvals
• Utility permits
• Appeals

Published Cases:

Connecticut Appellate Court and Connecticut Supreme Court

1. Alvord Inv., LLC v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of City of Stamford, 282 Conn. 393, 920 A.2d 1000 (2007);
2. Bongiorno Supermarket, Inc. v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 266 Conn. 531, 833 A.2d 883 (2003);
3. Washington Trust Co. v. Smith, 42 Conn. App. 330, 680 A.2d 988 (1996);
4. French v. Town of Clinton, 215 Conn. 197, 575 A.2d 686 (1985);
5. Murach v. Planning and Zoning Commission, 196 Conn. 192, 491 A.2d 1058 (1985);
6. Caldrello v. Planning Board, 193 Conn. 387, 476 A.2d 1063 (1984);
7. Mystic Marinelife Aquarium, Inc. v. Gill, 175 Conn. 483, 400 A.2d 726 (1978).
8. Quarry Knoll II Corp. v. Planning and Zoning Commission, 256 Conn. 674, 780 A.2d 1 (2001);
9. Miles v. Foley, 253 Conn. 381, 752 A.2d 503 (2000);
10. Smith v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals, 227 Conn. 71, 629 A.2d 1089 (1993);
11. Benenson v. Board of Representatives, 223 Conn. 777, 612 A.2d 50 (1992);
12. Stamford Ridgeway Associates v. Board of Representatives, 214 Conn. 407, 572 A.2d 951 (1990);
13. Connecticut Health Facilities, Inc. v. Zoning Board of Appeals, 29 Conn. App. 1, 613 A.2d 1358 (1992).
14. Miles v. Foley, 54 Conn. App. 645 (1999)
15. Greico v. Zoning Commission, 226 Conn. 230 (1993)
16. Omnipoint Communications, Inc. v. Planning & Zoning Commission, 83 F.Supp.2d 306 (D. Conn. 2000)

We look forward to helping you. Please contact us to arrange your consultation.