Philadelphia Metropolitan Area Real Estate Law Blog

Experienced real estate attorneys who need to help a construction project get underway understand the importance of working with state and local governments. With any construction or development project in Pennsylvania, many government permits are required, including site plan approvals and special use permits. For certain projects that involve the use of natural resources, environmental issues can play an important role.

As the recession lingers on, many Pennsylvania communities are attempting to encourage development and redevelopment. As a result, many cities and towns are considering policies that could create great opportunities for development in Pennsylvania.

Getting a real estate development project from the drawing board to occupancy can be a difficult task. In addition to needing to find an adequate site and reliable contractors, a developer needs to navigate an often-confusing minefield of regulations, permits, and red tape.

There can be legal obstacles in any construction or development project. Often, the size and the amount of obstacles can increase with the size of the project. Large development projects can take years and years before groundbreaking even starts. The are many items that need to be addressed during a large project, including politics, permits, traffic concerns, zoning, zoning variances, and litigation.