Detroit Land Use and Zoning
Lawsuit over Stalled Solar Panel Project Reflects Growing Friction with Zoning Approval from Local Governments
Lakeside Solar, LLC, filed suit against White River Township, on February 28, 2023, in U.S. District Court, regarding a prospective solar panel project on Michigan’s west side. For more than three years, Lakeside Solar has been developing this project over hundreds of acres in Muskegon […]
Read MoreCourt of Appeals Decision Addresses Limitations to Landowners’ Right to Sell, Convey, or Divide Their Property
Generally, when you purchase or obtain property, you in turn as the landowner, are able to sell, convey, or divide the property as you please. This is called the “right of alienation.” This right of alienation is usually strictly enforced, especially when a landowner obtains […]
Read MoreEasements by Necessity, Do Michigan Courts Require Additional Steps when Purposed for Access to Utilities?
A recent unpublished opinion by the Michigan Court of Appeals, Burns v. Romaya,brings to light an issue to be aware of when encountering an easement for utility access under the law of necessity. Generally speaking, utility easements are quite common and permit the entry or […]
Read MoreRequest for Zoning Board of Appeals Rehearing Does Not Pause Claim of Appeal Time Limit
Parties aggrieved by a land use decision of a local body, such as a zoning board of appeals (ZBA) or a board of trustees, have the option to appeal that decision to the local circuit court. Examples of these decisions include rezonings, special land use […]
Read MoreMichigan Court Says Short-Term Rental Isn’t Residential Use
In Michigan, short-term vacation rentals are a hot button issue. Many communities have little-to-no regulation of this use. The state legislature is currently considering a bill to provide protections for short-term rentals. Many neighbors who don’t participate in the rental business cringe when they discover […]
Read MoreAwarded for impact and accomplishment, Dalton & Tomich partner Daniel P. Dalton named a Crain’s Detroit Business Notable Real Estate Executive
Media Contact: Barbara Fornasiero; EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466 Detroit–November 15, 2021–Detroit-based land use, business, and denominational trust law firm Dalton & Tomich is pleased to announce that Daniel P. Dalton, a founding partner of the firm, has been selected for inclusion in Crain’s Detroit Business’inaugural […]
Read MoreDan Dalton named a 2022 DBusiness Top Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning
Media Contacts: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications;barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466; Daniel Dalton; ddalton@daltontomich.com; 248.229.2329 Detroit—November 2, 2021—Detroit-based land use, business, and denominational trust law firm Dalton & Tomich is pleased to announce that Daniel P. Dalton, a founding partner of the firm, has been named to the 2022 […]
Read MoreZoning Restrictions on Short-Term Rentals (Airbnb and VRBO) and Lakefront Properties
The demand over the past 10 years spiked on platforms like Airbnb and VRBO, which connect homeowners with short-term renters. During the summer season in Michigan, for example, there is a high demand for lake houses. Lake houses allow for the perfect getaway while avoiding […]
Read MoreLawrence Opalewski named an Up and Coming Lawyer by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Media Contacts: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466; Daniel Dalton; ddalton@daltontomich.com; 248.229.2329 Detroit—June 14, 2021—Lawrence Opalewski, a zoning, land use, and religious property attorney at Dalton + Tomich, has been named an Up and Coming Lawyer by the legal trade publication Michigan Lawyers Weekly. This […]
Read MoreDan Dalton named a 2021 DBusiness Top Lawyer in Land Use and Zoning
Media Contacts: Barbara Fornasiero, EAFocus Communications; barbara@eafocus.com; 248.260.8466; Daniel Dalton; ddalton@daltontomich.com; 248.229.2329 Detroit—November 4, 2020—Detroit-based land use, business, and denominational trust law firm Dalton & Tomich is pleased to announce that Daniel P. Dalton, a founding partner of the firm, has been named to the […]
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Mitchell CorderAdministrative Bishop Church of God, Tennessee
In my role as Administrative Bishop for the Church of God, quite often we are faced with issues that involve local governments and municipalities. Many of these issues that arise in dealing with entities are land use related. I have found Dalton & Tomich’s experience and expertise in this area to be a valuable resource and asset in every situation.
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