Overview
Robinson Bradshaw's land use and zoning practice unites attorneys in the firm with broad experience in transactions, governmental approvals and litigation related to the use of real property.
Our primary areas of emphasis are:
Zoning and Entitlements
We have represented clients in obtaining zoning approvals and entitlements for a wide range of projects, including large shopping centers, mixed-use projects and residential developments. Our litigators have represented parties in zoning disputes and litigation, some resulting in reported decisions. Clients benefit from our excellent relationships with planning departments and elected officials in the Charlotte metropolitan area and the upstate portion of South Carolina.
Tax Incentive and Similar Agreements
Robinson Bradshaw has represented clients in negotiating tax incentive and similar agreements for relocations, developments and improvements related to corporate office, retail, mixed-use and industrial projects in North Carolina, South Carolina and other states. We maintain current, detailed information regarding incentive programs in the Carolinas, and we assist clients in comparing and negotiating incentive packages and agreements.
Brownfields and Wetlands
In conjunction with our firm’s Environmental Practice Group, we represent clients in environmental land use development issues, including Brownfields Agreements for properties affected by environmental problems and wetlands permits and certifications for sites containing wetlands.
Honors & Awards
- Chambers USA, Band 1 for real estate, 2003-24
- Best Law Firms, national Tier 2 for land use & zoning law, 2017, 2019-21; national Tier 3 for land use & zoning law, 2018, 2022-25; Charlotte Tier 1 for land use & zoning law, 2014-25; Charlotte Tier 1 for litigation - land use & zoning, 2013-25
Experience
Represented a regional hospital system on the rezoning of an urban site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate a new hospital bed tower and a new rehabilitation hospital on the site, as well as the future expansion of the existing hospital facilities on the site.
Represented a regional hospital system in connection with the negotiation and drafting of a development agreement with the town of Stallings, North Carolina, and the ultimate approval of the development agreement by the town of Stallings, North Carolina. The purpose of the development agreement was to secure the right to develop a hospital on the subject site as well as multifamily and commercial uses.
Represented a regional developer on the rezoning of an urban site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate the preservation and reuse of a historic mill building on the site for office, retail, restaurant and entertainment uses, and the development of transit-supportive uses on the other portions of the site.
Represented a regional developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate the development and operation of an indoor and outdoor entertainment and recreational facility that will be comprised of a maximum 75,000-square-foot building and a related outdoor field.
Represented a university in connection with obtaining the approval of amendments to the text of the Zoning Ordinance that increase the maximum permitted floor area for institutional uses located in single-family or multifamily zoning districts.
Represented a regional hospital system on the rezoning of an urban site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate a multiuse development on the site that will contain a medical school, research uses, office and medical office uses, multifamily residential uses, retail and restaurant uses, and a hotel.
Represented a regional developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate an office, warehouse, distribution and light industrial business park on the site that will contain a maximum of 550,000 square feet of gross floor area.
Represented a regional developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate an office, warehouse, distribution and light industrial business park on the site that will contain a maximum of 1.5 million square feet of gross floor area.
Represented a national developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate a multifamily residential community on the site that will contain a maximum of 712 multifamily dwelling units.
Represented a national developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate a multiuse project on the site that will be comprised of office, retail and multifamily residential uses. Under this rezoning, a maximum of 660,000 square feet of non-residential uses and a maximum of 575 multifamily dwelling units are permitted on the site.
Represented a regional developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate a maximum 250,000-square-foot building on the site that will be devoted to warehouse, distribution, industrial and office uses.
Represented a national developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate an affordable multifamily residential community on the site that will contain a maximum of 200 multifamily dwelling units.
Represented a regional developer on the rezoning of a site in Charlotte, North Carolina, to accommodate the development of a multiuse project on the site that may contain 1.8 million square feet of office space, 40,000 square feet of retail space and multifamily dwelling units.
Represented a regional senior living community operator on the rezoning of a site in Matthews, North Carolina, to accommodate a continuing care retirement community on the site.
Represented a regional developer in connection with the negotiation and execution of a development agreement with Catawba County, North Carolina, regarding a 400,000-square-foot multiuse project in the county that may contain office and retail uses.
News & Events
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- Eight Named “Lawyer of the Year”Aug. 16, 2017
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Events
UNC Rizzo Center
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Insights
- Starting Out on the Right Foot: Early Efforts Regarding Electronically Stored InformationSept. 12, 2014Antitrust & Complex Business Dispute News, a newsletter from the NCBA