The Comprehensive Plan May Impact Your Zoning Application
A Comprehensive Plan is an official map with land uses and guidelines for land development. It outlines a community’s goals, visions, and policies for future growth. It also provides a general framework for land use, zoning, transportation, infrastructure, housing, economic development, and environmental protection over a specified period, typically ranging from 10 to 20 years. […]
Meet our Founder!
Whether you’re looking for trusted counsel on an existing matter or a future project, we thought we’d share with you a little bit about our Founding Attorney, Katarina Karac (“Kat”). Not every attorney is a good fit for every client and vice versa. If you’re considering hiring our firm to represent you on a land […]
America’s Most Beautiful Libraries
In the digital age, where information is readily accessible at our fingertips, there is something truly magical about stepping into a library. Libraries are more than just repositories of books; they are gateways to knowledge, imagination, and inspiration. Beyond their functional purpose, some libraries around the world possess a unique charm that transports visitors to […]
How do Easements Impact Property Values?
An easement is a non-possessory right or privilege in another person’s real property. There are different types of easements recognized in Illinois, including express, implied, and presumed easements. The most common type of easement is an express easement. An express easement is created through an agreement between the owner of the dominant estate (the party […]
Building ADUs in Chicago May Get Easier Soon
In December 2020, Chicago City Council approved the Additional Dwelling Units (ADU) Ordinance, expanding housing access across Chicago by allowing ADUs in attics, basements, and accessory buildings. Common names for these types of housing units include coach houses, backyard houses, granny flats, and in-law suites. ADUs were common in Chicago throughout the first half of […]
Unlocking the Value of Land with a Special Use Permit
A special use permit, sometimes known as a conditional use permit, is a legal document or authorization granted by a local government that allows a property owner or occupant to use a property that deviates from the standard or permitted uses outlined by the existing zoning regulations. While the zoning ordinance technically permits special uses, […]