Land Development & Zoning Attorneys in St. Augustine & St. Johns County

When it comes to land development and zoning in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, and Northeast Florida, no firm has more experience or local insight than St. Johns Law Group. Our land development attorneys and zoning lawyers represent national homebuilders, developers, investors, and property owners in navigating complex approval processes, rezonings, and disputes.

Over 100 PUD Approvals

Whether you’re seeking a Planned Unit Development (PUD) approval, rezoning, variance, or need help with a Bert Harris property rights claim, our team provides trusted legal counsel from due diligence through project completion.

Why Choose St. Johns Law Group for Land Development & Zoning?

No other firm in the St. Augustine area has filed more zoning and land development applications or secured more approvals over the past two decades.

• Douglas Burnett, former Assistant County Attorney and past City Attorney for St. Augustine Beach, has obtained approval for over 100 Planned Unit Developments (PUDs). He also served over 20 years as General Counsel to the St. Augustine–St. Johns County Airport Authority.

• James Whitehouse, former Deputy County Attorney for St. Johns County and Assistant City Attorney for the City of St. Augustine, brings first-hand knowledge of both county and municipal zoning processes and policies.

Full-Service Representation: From zoning and land use approvals to litigation and appeals, we protect your property rights every step of the way.

Where We Appear

Our Land Use team regularly represents clients before:

• City of St. Augustine Commission
• St. Johns County Board of County Commission
• City Planning and Zoning Board (PZB)
• County Planning and Zoning Agency (PZA)
• Ponte Vedra Zoning & Adjustment Board (PVZAB)
• Ponte Vedra/Palm Valley Architectural Review Committee (PVARC)
• Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB)
• Design Review Boards (Mid-, South-, North Coastal Corridor)
• City of Palm Coast
• Flagler County
• Other City/County Commissions, Review Boards, and Agencies, including Palm Coast and Flagler

Whether your project is residential, commercial, rural, or mixed-use, we understand the inner workings of the approval process—and how to move your application forward.

Land Development & Zoning Services We Provide

Our St. Augustine zoning attorneys guide clients through every stage of development, including:

• Rezoning Applications (REZ) and Comprehensive Plan Amendments (COMPAMD, CPA(SS))

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

• Special Use Permits (SUPMAJ, SUBCON)

• Design Review Board (DRB) & Historical Architectural Review Board (HARB) approvals

• Development Review Committee (DRC) hearings

• Utility and concurrency agreements

• Impact fee credits & proportionate fair share agreements

• School Concurrency and mitigation agreements

• Litigation & Appeals for denied zoning requests

• Bert J. Harris property rights claims

From rezoning a single parcel to negotiating large-scale master planned communities, we deliver creative, effective legal strategies tailored to your development goals.

Types of Projects We Handle

We provide legal counsel for projects ranging from single-parcel developments to large-scale master planned communities, including:

• Residential communities and mixed-use developments

• Commercial, retail, and industrial projects

• Historic district and overlay compliance matters

• Airport, utility, and public-private development agreements

• Politically sensitive and high-profile land use projects

When Denied: Appeals and Legal Remedies

Our team is fully prepared to challenge adverse decisions, including:

• Appeals to the Board of County Commissioners

• Petitions for certiorari and administrative appeals

• Bert Harris claims for loss of property rights

• Alternative dispute resolution under Florida statutes

We have successfully reversed zoning denials, negotiated favorable development agreements, and defended entitlements in litigation and appeals.

Your Development Partner in St. Augustine, St. Johns County, and Beyond

Whether you’re a national builder, local investor, commercial developer, or property owner seeking zoning relief, our attorneys bring the legal skill, insider knowledge, and strategic vision to help you succeed.

Our land use attorneys regularly appear before:

• City of St. Augustine Commission

• St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners

• Planning & Zoning Agency (PZA) and Zoning Board of Adjustment

• Ponte Vedra Zoning & Architectural Review Committees

• Design Review Boards across coastal corridors

• Historical & overlay district review boards

• Flagler County, Palm Coast, and Northeast Florida municipal boards

Let us help you navigate the maze of land use regulation with confidence and clarity.

📞 Contact St. Augustine’s Land Development & Zoning Lawyers

If you’re planning a project in St. Johns County, Ponte Vedra, Palm Coast, Nocatee, or Northeast Florida, trust the law firm with the local knowledge and track record of success.

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

Schedule a consultation today and let us help you move your project forward with confidence.