Smith, Welch,
Webb & White

Because Smith, Welch, Webb & White has six offices in the South metro Atlanta area we have extensive, community-based knowledge that allows us to have an intimate understanding of the local laws, zoning variances, policies, procedures, and policymakers. Such insight is invaluable in land use matters and zoning approvals and facilitates a positive outcome in the important partnership of our clients and their community. No project is too big or too small. They are all important to us especially if its happening in the south metro area: a place we call home.

The zoning attorneys and staff of our zoning and land use practice area recognize and appreciate that citizens have varied opinions regarding how land should be developed. We also have a duty to protect property owners’ constitutional right to a reasonable use of their property. Zoning is the process where those two, often competing perspectives, meet. We work to achive a balance between citizens’ concerns and individual property rights so that ultimately zoning and development projects provide the greatest benefit to the community as well as the property owners.

Be aware, the zoning and land development process is fraught with procedural, legal and political pitfalls in land use approvals that can undo a perfectly reasonable and well-designed project. Legal issues such as historic preservation, rezoning, entitlements, easements, annexation, use permits, conditional use, and eminent domain are tough to handle on your own and can make any development project suffer serious setbacks. Utilizing our extensive knowledge as well as thoughtful planning and execution can be the difference between success and denial.