Land Development & Zoning Attorneys Serving Palm Coast & Flagler County

Local Knowledge. Proven Results.

For developers, builders, investors, and property owners in Palm Coast, Flagler County, and Northeast Florida, the complexities of land development and zoning law require attorneys who know both the process and the people who make the decisions. At St. Johns Law Group, our team has decades of experience guiding clients through rezonings, Planned Unit Developments (PUDs), Comprehensive Plan Amendments, variances, and Bert J. Harris property rights claims.

Over 100 PUD Approvals Across Northeast Florida

Our attorneys—Douglas N. Burnett and James G. Whitehouse—are former city and county attorneys with insider knowledge of local regulations. Their relationships with zoning boards, planning commissions, and government agencies throughout Flagler County give our clients a decisive advantage.

Why Choose Our Palm Coast Zoning Attorneys?

• Deep Local Experience: Representation in Flagler County, Palm Coast, Bunnell, Flagler Beach, and Northeast Florida.

• Comprehensive Services: From due diligence and contract review to final approvals and litigation.

• Proven Advocacy: Strong working relationships with Flagler County boards and agencies.

• Trusted Advisors: Known for handling politically sensitive and high-profile projects.

Land Development & Zoning Services We Provide

Our Palm Coast zoning attorneys represent clients at every stage of development:

• Rezoning applications and Comprehensive Plan Amendments

• Planned Unit Developments (PUDs) & Planned Rural Developments (PRDs)

• Special Use Permits and Conditional Use Approvals

• Development Review Committee (DRC) hearings

• Variances and zoning adjustments

• Utility, concurrency, and proportionate fair share agreements

• Impact fee credits and development agreements

• Appeals of denied zoning requests

• Bert J. Harris property rights claims

Where We Appear in Flagler County

Our land use attorneys advocate before:

• Flagler County Board of County Commissioners

• Palm Coast Planning Board and City Council

• Flagler Beach City Commission & Planning Board

• Bunnell City Commission & Zoning Board

• Development Review Committees (DRC) across Flagler municipalities

• Historic and coastal overlay review boards

Projects We Handle in Palm Coast & Flagler County

• Residential subdivisions and master-planned communities

• Mixed-use and commercial developments

• Industrial and infrastructure projects

• Historic district compliance and overlay zoning

• Public-private development agreements and concurrency approvals

Attorneys Leading Flagler County Land Use Law

• Douglas N. Burnett, Esq. – Former Assistant County Attorney and Airport Authority Attorney in Florida, with extensive experience in development approvals across Northeast Florida.

• James G. Whitehouse, Esq. – Former Deputy County Attorney and Assistant City Attorney in Florida, specializing in zoning, property rights, and land use litigation.

📞Contact Our Palm Coast & Flagler County Zoning Attorneys

If you’re developing property or facing zoning challenges in Palm Coast, Flagler County, Flagler Beach, Bunnell, or Northeast Florida, trust the attorneys who know the process inside and out.

St. Johns Law Group – Land Development & Zoning Attorneys
📍 104 Sea Grove Main Street, St. Augustine, FL 32080
📞 Phone: 904-495-0400
✉️ Email: info@sjlawgroup.com

Your trusted counsel for land development and zoning in Palm Coast and Flagler County.