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ARTICLE · 09 JUNE 2020

Construction Shutdown: Preserving Land Use Approvals

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Land Use associate Eugene C. Travers authored a CityLand article titled "Construction Shutdown: Preserving Land Use Approvals" on May 26, 2020. The article examines the requirements

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Land Use associate Eugene C. Travers authored a CityLand article titled "Construction Shutdown: Preserving Land Use Approvals" on May 26, 2020. The article examines the requirements to preserve the rights granted by some common land use approvals, and summarizes the expiration dates and renewal procedures for such approvals.

Originally published May 26, 2020.

The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.

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