Lazarus, Silvyn & Bangs, P.C. becomes Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C.
Lazarus, Silvyn & Bangs, P.C. is beginning the new year as Lazarus & Silvyn, P.C. to reflect the leadership of partners Larry Lazarus and Keri Silvyn. Both are respected Arizona land use and zoning law attorneys with offices in Phoenix and Tucson.Founded by Larry Lazarus and Keri Silvyn in 2012, the firm assists communities and […]
New Rezoning Protest Law: Game-Changer for Controversial Rezonings
By: Keri Silvyn, Esq. Let’s pretend that you own (or are under contract to purchase) a piece of property. You consult your local zoning attorney to determine whether you can use the property as you desire. You are told that a rezoning is required. You have the time, desire and drive to get it done […]
Supreme Court Victory for our Case: Pawn 1st, LLC, an Arizona Limited Liability Company vs The City of Phoenix, et al
By Larry S. Lazarus, Esq. We Won!! The Supreme Court upheld the City of Phoenix Board of Adjustment variance that our firm successfully secured in 2010 on behalf of William Jachimek of Central Pawn. Although the Supreme Court discussed several issues, including the distinction between an area and use variance, the issue of greatest significance […]
Tucson’s Sign Code Revision Project Moves Forward
By: Rory Juneman, Esq. The City of Tucson (“City”) recently adopted a major amendment to its Sign Code that took effect February 1, 2018. The amendment is the first significant and much-needed update to the Sign Code in decades. The final, adopted amendment was the culmination of a year-plus effort by the City’s Planning and […]