Practice Areas/Municipal & Zoning Law

Municipal & Zoning Law

Trusted Counsel for Centre County Communities.

Legal services for municipalities, zoning boards, development authorities, and property owners navigating land use law in Central Pennsylvania.

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How We Help

Stover McGlaughlin has a long history of providing legal services to municipal clients throughout Central Pennsylvania. Our attorneys take these responsibilities seriously as citizens of this region, and we are proud to serve the communities that make Centre County a great place to live and work.

Our municipal and zoning practice combines decades of experience with intimate knowledge of Centre County's land use landscape. We represent zoning hearing boards, municipal authorities, and development entities, as well as private clients navigating the complexities of zoning, subdivision, and land use regulation.

Services We Offer

Solicitor services to municipalities
Zoning hearing board representation
Land use planning and development counsel
Subdivision and land development
Zoning variance and special exception proceedings
Municipal authority representation
Development authority counsel
Landlocked property and private road matters
Federal, state, and local land use regulation
Township supervisor counsel

Municipal Clients We Serve

College Township Industrial Development Authority
Milesburg Borough Water Authority
Armagh Township Supervisors (Mifflin County)
State College Borough Zoning Hearing Board
Milesburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board
College Township Zoning Hearing Board
Ferguson Township Zoning Hearing Board
Gregg Township Zoning Hearing Board
Patton Township Zoning Hearing Board
Walker Township Zoning Hearing Board

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a zoning variance and how do I apply for one?
A variance allows a property owner to use land in a way that deviates from current zoning requirements. To obtain one, you must demonstrate hardship and that the variance won't harm the community. Our attorneys represent both property owners seeking variances and municipalities considering them.
Can a municipality be held liable for its zoning decisions?
Municipalities can face legal challenges to their zoning decisions, including claims of unconstitutional taking or discriminatory application. Having experienced municipal solicitors ensures that decisions are made properly and defensible.