Municipal law

Bishop & McKenzie has the expertise necessary to successfully deal with a variety of municipal law matters and to assist in the resolution of disputes between the affected stakeholders. In the area of municipal and planning law, we have acted on behalf of private citizens and developers as well as a number of municipalities. Our representation has extended to cover such matters as:

• Zoning and development control
  
• Subdivision applications and municipal services agreements
  
• Rezoning applications
  
• Objections to rezoning applications
  
• Inter-municipality agreements
  
• Assessments of arrears
  
• Municipal taxation appeals
  
• Municipal affairs designated assessments
  
• Administrative tribunal appearances before Development Appeal, Municipal Government and Land Compensation Boards
  
• Enforcement of regulatory and land use bylaws
  
• Other aspects of planning law
  

We have also developed a network of close working relationships with other professionals such as city planners, economists and appraisers who have expertise in a variety of municipal law matters. Should the need arise, we are able to call upon these resources to ensure that your interests are fully protected and that you are provided with the expertise you require in a timely and cost effective manner.

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