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Chris Roper focuses on a broad array of land use matters, with a special emphasis on real estate development, entitlements, and concurrency. Additional experience includes due diligence, re-zonings, comprehensive plan amendments, vested rights, Developments of Regional Impact (DRIs), binding letters, and special taxing districts, including community development districts (CDD). Chris also has experience in real estate tax appeals.
Florida Land Use & Entitlements
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Representation of national development company for development of a retail shopping center in the City of Clermont, Florida. Representation included working on entitlements in the City, a road impact fee credit agreement with Lake County, and a right-of-way acquisition agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation.
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Representation of development companies in utility agreements for office, retail, and self-storage uses in the cities of Lady Lake and Fruitland Park, Florida.
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Assisted in representation of Lake County Development of Regional Impact (DRI) regarding a road mitigation agreement with the State of Florida Department of Transportation.
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Representation of development company in entitlements issues for development of a shopping center in Orange County, Florida, and assisted in the later sale of the property. Assisted in a road impact fee credit agreement with the County and a right-of-way purchase by the State of Florida Department of Transportation.
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Representation of national development company to rezone property for development of a Class A office and hotel center in Seminole County, Florida. Assisted in preparation of preliminary and final master plans and plat.
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Assisted in representation of corporation concerning a Binding Letter of Interpretation of Vested Rights relating to the non-application of Development of Regional Impact (DRI) laws for property located in the City of Daytona Beach, Florida. Representation included consultation with Florida Department of Community Affairs in Tallahassee, Florida.
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Assisted in representation of national development company concerning the creation of a special taxing district for a mixed-use Development of Regional Impact (DRI) located in Charlotte County, Florida. Drafted a special act approved by the Governor and Legislature for creation of the district, including powers to levy taxes and special assessments for the provision of infrastructure.
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U.S. Green Building Council LEED® Accredited Professional (LEED AP)
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Crealdé School of Art, Recognized for Pro Bono Work
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Super Lawyers Magazine 2011-12, Listed in Florida as a "Rising Star" for Land Use/Zoning
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Guide to Doing Business in Florida, Co-Author, "Real Estate Regulation," August 2011
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The Florida Bar, Environmental and Land Use Law Section, Member
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The Florida Bar, Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section, Member
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American Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Member
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Urban Land Institute (ULI), Young Leaders, Member
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Florida Planning and Zoning Association (FPZA), Member
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Citrus Athletic Club, Member
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J.D., University of Florida Levin College of Law, 2004; magna cum laude, Journal of Law and Public Policy, Senior Editor
B.S.B.A., University of Florida, 2000; Finance, with honors
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