Consulting/Lobbying Rezoning, Property Variance, and Special Use Permit Assistance
With more than 20 years of experience of working with Maricopa County authorities, Phoenix Valley Design/Build can secure the approval of any construction project in accordance to current ordinances involving set-backs, water retention, and vehicular view obstructions.
Consulting services provided by PVDB include:
- preparation for public hearings
- assistance with appearances before city councils
- preparation of project design documents needed to meet requirements set by governmental agencies
Property owners and investors interested in changing zoning designations, pursuing variances or obtaining special-use permits often call on S.A. Everly, PVDB's Managing General Partner, for his understanding of construction, his knowledge of local codes, and most importantly his long-term relationships with numerous state, county, and city officials.
Since his retirement in 1995, Everly has become increasingly involved in local politics, first as an ardent activist and now as a registered lobbyist.
While it is unnecessary to "fight city hall" in every matter, it is Everly's belief that a properly prepared developer has a far better chance of successfully negotiating zoning and variance changes by educating Planning/Zoning members, city council members, and approving staff members.
Everly does most of his client lobbying in Phoenix, where he is most familiar with local ordinances and procedures. However, his range of contacts, knowledge of approval procedures, and willingness to utilize those resources extends to neighboring Valley communities.
In Everly's words, "once one can understand the underlying reasons for a specific code or regulation and the reasons these codes are enforced, it becomes easier to find a solution compatible with the needs of my clients that satisfies the codes involved."
An investor or property owner considering engagement of the services (and payment of the the expense) of a zoning attorney should first contact PVDB's office for an appointment with S.A. Everly. Everly pursues these zoning and variance changes himself with little involvement by his staff.
For an appointment to discuss the regulatory hurdles faced by your proposed work, please contact us.
