LAND USE & ZONING

New York Land Use & Zoning Attorney: Guiding Property Owners, Developers & Investors Across Long Island

Navigating land use regulations and zoning laws in New York requires experienced legal representation. Robert Connelly, Partner at Romer Debbas LLP, leads the firm’s East End office, providing strategic counsel for property owners, developers, and investors seeking municipal approvals, variances, and permits across Long Island’s East End, the Hamptons, and New York City. With nearly 20 years of experience, Robert has successfully represented clients before zoning boards, planning boards, and municipal agencies, ensuring compliance with local regulations and facilitating successful real estate development from Manhattan to Montauk.

Experienced Legal Representation for Land Use & Zoning Matters

Robert Connelly provides comprehensive legal services for clients facing land use and zoning challenges, including:

  • Zoning Variances & Special Permits – Securing area and use variances, special permits, and zoning amendments

  • Site Plan & Subdivision Approvals – Guiding developers through municipal review processes for residential and commercial projects

  • Architectural & Historic Preservation Approvals – Representing clients before historical and architectural review boards in the Hamptons and beyond

  • Environmental & Wetland Permits – Navigating compliance with local and state environmental regulations for waterfront and environmentally sensitive properties

  • Municipal & Agency Representation – Advocating for clients before zoning boards of appeals, planning boards, and town and village boards

  • Land Use Litigation & Article 78 Proceedings – Challenging permit denials and adverse zoning decisions in New York courts

Why You Need a Land Use & Zoning Attorney in New York

New York’s land use and zoning laws are highly complex and municipality-specific, requiring in-depth knowledge of local regulations, environmental considerations, and permitting processes. Whether you are developing a commercial property, building a home, or seeking zoning relief, having a skilled zoning attorney is critical to securing the necessary approvals.

With his extensive experience and deep understanding of municipal land use laws, Robert Connelly helps clients:

  • Navigate zoning regulations and the municipal approval process

  • Obtain site plan, special permit, and variance approvals

  • Resolve land use disputes and environmental compliance issues

  • Advocate before zoning and planning boards across Long Island

  • Challenge permit denials and adverse zoning determinations through litigation

Serving Clients Across Long Island’s East End & New York City

As Partner at Romer Debbas LLP, Robert leads the firm’s East End office, providing local representation for land use and zoning matters in Southampton, East Hampton, Montauk, Sag Harbor, Shelter Island, and the North Fork. His extensive municipal experience includes representing the Town of East Hampton, the Village of Greenport Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Sag Harbor Village Board of Historic Preservation and Architectural Review. His affiliation with Romer Debbas LLP in Manhattan allows him to offer comprehensive legal resources for clients navigating zoning and land use challenges throughout New York State.

Schedule a Consultation

If you need assistance with zoning approvals, land use permits, or municipal compliance, Robert Connelly provides the legal experience and advocacy necessary to achieve your goals. Protect your property rights and ensure a seamless approval process with a knowledgeable land use attorney on your side.

Call 631.681.7808 or email RConnelly@romerdebbas.com to schedule a consultation.

🔹 For informational purposes only. Not legal advice.

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