It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing our dear friend and colleague, Stephen K. Butler. We have all been deeply affected by this loss of our friend and resident land use expert. Steve was unfailingly kind and singularly brilliant. Although no one can fill Steve’s shoes, the firm is confident in Erin Carlstrom’s ability and enthusiasm to assume the duty of continuing his legacy.
A Passion For Helping The Community.
A Focus On Results.
A Dedication To Excellence.
Covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) are the rules and regulations that govern the use of real estate. The goals of CC&Rs are to maintain uniformity and preserve the property values in a community. A Homeowners Association (HOA) usually enforces...
The winery business may appear incredibly lucrative and appealing. However, a complex web of legal requirements and regulations lies beneath this seemingly romantic industry's surface. One of these involves zoning and land use regulations. These rules determine where...
When it comes to land-use regulations in California, two concepts are often misunderstood: zoning modifications and rezoning. While both can result in a change to a property's zoning designation, they are very different processes. Knowing the difference between the...
When in business, you know the adage, “Location, location, location!” Unfortunately, securing the best location in or around Santa Rosa, California, can be complex and expensive. You must find properties that will work for your business and act fast before someone...
You’ve had an idea for a business going around in your head for some time. You’ve finally put everything into place so that you can act on this vision and establish your company. You have contacts and a team in mind, and you’re nearly set to go. All that’s left is to...
There are cases where a business may seek to have a zone changed, or they may apply for a variance so that they do not have to adhere to the zone. In some cases, this will happen when a new business is coming into the location, and they want to use the land in a way...
It can take a long time to find the right piece of real estate. You may then invest considerable sums of money and a lot of time and effort in adapting it to your needs. Hence, whether you use it for commercial or residential purposes, it can come as a hammer blow to...
An easement is a way for someone else to have access to land for a certain type of use even though they don’t own that land. It doesn’t change the ownership at all, but it is also a binding agreement. For example, perhaps a piece of real estate was cut off from the...
Are you thinking of expanding your business to a new location? If so, it's essential to be aware of the zoning laws in your area. What do you need to know about zoning laws, and how can they affect your plans? How zoning laws impact communities Zoning laws protect...
You're interested in buying a new property as your business expands. You've identified a building that would be perfect, and the location looks very good. You want to move forward with the purchase. However, there is an easement on the land. This means that someone...