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Coastal and Land Use Planning

Wilmington, North Carolina, Coastal and Land Use Planning Lawyers

Coastal North Carolina offers great economic promise but also risk for developers. Coastal regulations and conflicting interests of conservation and commerce yield a dynamic legal environment. We at Rountree, Losee & Baldwin L.L.P. have many years experience dealing with coastal development and regulation. We know CAMA (Coastal Area Management Act) and its application in varied coastal communities.  We proactively address proposed new rules with regulators and regularly attend Coastal Resources Commission and other regulatory meetings. 

Contact our land use attorneys for help with regulatory matters related to your development venture.

Coastal Land Use and Development

Our lawyers understand the often complex issues that arise during coastal land use and development projects. We guide our clients through this often confusing process while carefully listening to individual needs and assessing the best way to meet them. We have successfully assisted numerous commercial and residential clients in the following matters related to coastal development:

  • Development Regulations
  • CAMA (Coastal Area Management Act)
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Permits
  • Riparian and Littoral Rights
  • Seawalls and Bulkheads
  • Administrative Appeals
  • Violation Notices
  • Storm Water Regulations
  • Wetlands Contamination
  • Boundary Disputes
  • Easements
  • Quiet Enjoyment
  • 1031 Exchanges

Municipal Planning

In addition, our understanding of municipal law has made us an invaluable resource to cities and counties and the individuals and entities working through municipal channels to develop coastal areas. We regularly interact with planning boards, boards of aldermen, and county commissions, helping parties with development rights, zoning, and conditional use permits. We also handle riparian and water rights disputes—cases in which clients' rights to reasonable use of coastal waters have been denied or infringed upon.

Let our experienced, professional team of land use attorneys assist you with your coastal development project by providing essential, effective legal presence. Contact Rountree, Losee & Baldwin L.L.P.


We take pride in representing individuals and businesses in North Carolina and worldwide.

The lawyers of Rountree, Losee & Baldwin L.L.P., of Wilmington, North Carolina, are pleased to provide exemplary legal services to clients in Brunswick County, Columbus County, Craven County, New Hanover County, Onslow County, Pender County, Pitt County, and Wake County; and the cities of Wilmington, Bolivia, Burgaw, Greenville, Jacksonville, New Bern, Raleigh, Whiteville, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head, Morehead City, Beaufort, Charleston, Savannah, and Fayetteville, including the following military bases: Camp Lejeune and Fort Bragg.

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