Conn Kavanaugh has a wealth of experience in analyzing zoning by-laws, in representing clients before zoning and planning boards, and in handling court appeals of zoning decisions. We have been called upon to interpret by-laws hundreds of times. Our lawyers can handle any approach to town zoning boards, working with design professionals and clients to formulate the right pitch. Conn Kavanaugh has tried and won court cases involving challenges both to grants and denials of zoning relief.

Representative Matters

•  Filed suit against approvals for huge retail mall expansion, resulting in project changes and payments worth over $1,000,000.
  
  
• Defended municipality in multiple trials involving defense of denials of zoning relief, winning each trial.
  
  
• Defended zoning appeal brought by commercial abutter to mixed-use entertainment complex, resulting in full permitting of facility.
  
  
• On-going representation of a municipality over development of 600+ unit planned unit development, involving three zoning appeals, including suit by abutting town.
  
  
• Dozens of appeals involving challenges to or defense of special permits, variances, site plan review, subdivision approval, and wetlands orders of condition.