Williams & Williams, LLP | Zoning & Land Use Firm

ZONING & LAND USE FIRM

Specializing in the zoning laws of Chicago.

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VARIANCES + SPECIAL USE

Allows a tenant or landowner to use their land for purposes that do not fall directly under the permitted usage for that specifically zoned area. In most areas, the community is separated into different zones determined by the community's zoning commission.

ZONING - MAP CHANGES

The expansion of a business and its operations and development of a property is stressful for many, and zoning requirements can present a scary challenge for even the most knowledgeable business people. Our experienced attorneys can smooth the process and anticipate problems before they arise. We know the process and are poised to get you in and out fast.

BUSINESS LICENSE - ZONING

A key step in applying for a business license is a zoning review. The review is conducted to determine if your business activity is permitted based on the zoning designation of your business location.

PERMIT EXPEDITING

We provide unrivaled permit expediting and construction regulatory consulting for a range of required commercial construction approvals in Chicago.

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OUR MISSION

Our Firm is a local land-use consulting firm with an unusual combination of expertise in planning, design, law, and real estate economics. We specialize in developing creative solutions to difficult land use, design, and development questions. Our firm is particularly known for its expertise in plan implementation. We represent both public- and private-sector clients on a variety of planning and zoning matters. Traditionally the challenges of these applications and the process of getting an application processed and approved can be daunting. Our goal for our clients is to effectively eliminate the complexity of zoning, special use and variations.

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