Zoning
Anyone wishing to construct an addition or alteration to their house or commercial or industrial building, will have to comply with a local zoning ordinance. This can be a complicated and confusing procedure. It may involve a hearing before the local zoning board to obtain a "variance" or "special exception". We can help! DuffyNorth represents individuals and businesses seeking variances and special exceptions from zoning boards.

Recent court decisions in Pennsylvania have relaxed the standards for claiming dimensional variances as opposed to variances to the uses that can be made of a property. Our attorneys are familiar with this and other changes in the law and can help you with such zoning problems.

Land Development
In addition to zoning issues, we serve our clients with regard to the subdivision of real estate and land use and development plans which must be approved by municipal governing bodies and planning commissions.

Appeals
If the zoning board or the municipality has denied you your rightful use of your own property, you have the right to appeal to the county court, and we can handle any of these appeals.