What Zoning and Land Use Services Does Brodsky Law Offer?
Zoning and land use regulations govern what can be built and how property can be used in every jurisdiction in California. In Santa Cruz County, these rules are shaped by local zoning ordinances, the County General Plan, and state laws including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Whether you are a property owner seeking to develop land, a business applying for a conditional use permit, or a homeowner building an accessory dwelling unit, understanding and navigating the regulatory framework is essential. Sasha Brodsky has counseled property owners, developers, and businesses on zoning and land use matters throughout Santa Cruz County and California since 1998.
Zoning variances allow property owners to deviate from strict zoning requirements when compliance would create an unnecessary hardship due to the unique characteristics of the property. Conditional use permits authorize uses that are not permitted as of right in a particular zone but may be allowed subject to conditions imposed by the local planning authority. CEQA requires environmental review for projects that may have a significant effect on the environment, and compliance with CEQA is often a prerequisite for obtaining development entitlements. California's ADU regulations under Government Code §65852.2 have significantly expanded homeowners' rights to build accessory dwelling units, but local jurisdictions retain authority to impose certain development standards. Sasha assists clients with variance applications, conditional use permit hearings, CEQA compliance, general plan consistency analysis, and appeals of adverse planning decisions — representing clients before planning commissions, city councils, and boards of supervisors.
Sasha's scope of counsel includes but is not limited to:
Whether you need to obtain a zoning variance, apply for a conditional use permit, ensure CEQA compliance for a development project, navigate ADU regulations, or appeal an adverse planning decision, Sasha provides experienced counsel through every stage of the land use process — from initial zoning analysis and application preparation through hearings before the Santa Cruz County Planning Commission and appeals to the Board of Supervisors or the courts. He works to help clients achieve their development goals while navigating the regulatory requirements efficiently.
For more information about Brodsky Law's real estate practice, visit our Real Estate Law page. Contact Sasha Brodsky to discuss your zoning or land use matter.