Hal Kantor

Nov 11, 2024 | mondaq.com | Rebecca Wilson |Jonathan Huels |Hal Kantor |Tara Tedrow

LD Lowndes, Drosdick, Doster, Kantor & Reed More The firm’s original four partners were engaged primarily in a burgeoning real estate practice. While our real estate practice and deep-rooted involvement in that industry remains an integral component of the firm, we have grown alongside the dynamic needs of our clients and community at large.

Nov 7, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Jonathan Huels |Hal Kantor |Sean Klein

On Tuesday, voters approved several Charter amendments on the ballot in Orange County and Seminole County that will significantly affect development in these areas. Orange CountyIn Orange County, voters approved several amendments to its Charter: Amendment 6: This amendment increases the number of County Commission districts from six to eight. Effective for the 2026 General Election, the County Commission will consist of nine members: eight Commissioners and the County Mayor.

May 9, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Allison Gray |Jonathan Huels |Hal Kantor

Vision 2050As one of the fastest growing regions in the United States, Orange County has been working to amend their state-required Comprehensive Plan called, “Vision 2050.” Vision 2050 is drafted with two of Orange County’s key planning goals in mind: smart growth and sustainability. This will be achieved by Vision 2050 focusing on policies such as resiliency, placemaking, affordability, context-driven planning, and performance-based development.

Mar 14, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Allison Gray |Jonathan Huels |Hal Kantor

On March 6, 2024, the Florida State Legislature passed SB 1420 in an effort to block regulations proposed by the Orange County Charter Review Committee (CRC) that would have drawn a new rural boundary that would have heavily restricted development. Every four (4) years, the Orange County Charter is reviewed by the CRC.

Mar 6, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Allison Gray |Jonathan Huels |Hal Kantor

On February 28, 2024, the Florida Senate (Senate) passed SB 1420 in an effort to block regulations proposed by the Orange County Charter Review Committee (CRC) that would draw a new rural boundary that would heavily restrict development. Every four (4) years, the Orange County Charter is reviewed by the CRC. The CRC has spent the last six (6) months working on the “Rural Boundary Amendment” that would not only adjust rural boundary lines but also make it more difficult to develop.