Rodney Q. Jarvis
Land Use and Zoning Law
Land Use and Zoning Law
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Rod focuses his practice in all aspects of land use and planning, including zoning approvals, development master plans, variances, use permits, design review, building permitting, subdivision approvals, general plan amendments, subdivision/platting approvals and development agreements. He represents office developers, hotel developers, master planned community developers, home builders, convenience store developers, large retailers, industrial users, mobile home park owners/operators, highway truck stops, mini-storage, small businesses, thermonuclear plant generators, gas-fired, electromagnetic generators and numerous other entities in connection with their real estate interests.Representative ExperienceRezoning for a large active adult community (1,000 acres)Development master plan and zoning approval for several large (greater than 1,000 acre) community developersObtained zoning approval for a 2100 Megawatt generating station in Maricopa CountyObtained zoning approvals for auto dealerships in PhoenixObtained zoning approvals and related permits for resort hotels in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Maricopa County and Yavapai CountyObtained site plan approvals and negotiated development agreements for a large office/retail/hotel complex in downtown PhoenixObtained zoning approvals for a wide variety of commercial retail throughout Maricopa County and the state of ArizonaObtained a Phoenix Zoning ordinance text amendment accommodating parking to serve the baseball stadium and revitalize the downtown Phoenix warehouse districtObtained zoning/subdivision approval for single-family and multi-family residential developments throughout Maricopa CountyObtained zoning approval for the largest nuclear power plant in the U.S.Obtained various land zoning for the largest mobile home park owner/operator in the U.S. Rod focuses his practice in all aspects of land use and planning, including zoning approvals, development master plans, variances, use permits, design review, building permitting, subdivision approvals, general plan amendments, subdivision/platting approvals and development agreements. He represents office developers, hotel developers, master planned community developers, home builders, convenience store developers, large retailers, industrial users, mobile home park owners/operators, highway truck stops, mini-storage, small businesses, thermonuclear plant generators, gas-fired, electromagnetic generators and numerous other entities in connection with their real estate interests.Representative ExperienceRezoning for a large active adult community (1,000 acres)Development master plan and zoning approval for several large (greater than 1,000 acre) community developersObtained zoning approval for a 2100 Megawatt generating station in Maricopa CountyObtained zoning approvals for auto dealerships in PhoenixObtained zoning approvals and related permits for resort hotels in Phoenix, Scottsdale, Paradise Valley, Maricopa County and Yavapai CountyObtained site plan approvals and negotiated development agreements for a large office/retail/hotel complex in downtown PhoenixObtained zoning approvals for a wide variety of commercial retail throughout Maricopa County and the state of ArizonaObtained a Phoenix Zoning ordinance text amendment accommodating parking to serve the baseball stadium and revitalize the downtown Phoenix warehouse districtObtained zoning/subdivision approval for single-family and multi-family residential developments throughout Maricopa CountyObtained zoning approval for the largest nuclear power plant in the U.S.Obtained various land zoning for the largest mobile home park owner/operator in the U.S. Rod focuses his practice in all aspects of land use and planning, including zoning approvals, development master plans, variances, use permits, design review, building permitting, subdivision approvals, general plan amendments, subdivision/platting approvals and development agreements. He represents office developers, hotel developers, master planned community developers, home builders, convenience store developers, large retailers, industrial users, mobile home park owners/operators, highway truck stops, mini-storage, small businesses, thermonuclear plant generators, gas-fired, electromagnetic generators and numerous other entities in connection with their real estate interests. Representative Experience
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Ryan Harris
Our company faced a daunting challenge with a proposed commercial development in Phoenix. The project required navigating a complex web of zoning approvals, variances, and design review with significant neighborhood opposition. We were referred to Rod Jarvis at Gallagher & Kennedy, and it was the best decision we could have made. From our first meeting, Rod’s four decades of experience in Arizona land use were immediately apparent. He didn't just understand the letter of the law; he possessed an almost intuitive grasp of the political and community dynamics at play. His strategic approach was comprehensive, meticulously preparing our master plan and guiding us through every step of the building permitting and subdivision approval process. His recognition in Land Use and Zoning Law is clearly well-earned. What truly set Rod apart was his calm, steady professionalism under pressure. He managed stakeholder concerns with respect and clarity, often anticipating issues before they arose. The result was a fully approved project that met our operational needs while satisfying regulatory requirements. Rod Jarvis is more than an attorney; he is a strategic partner who turns complex land use hurdles into achievable outcomes. We are deeply grateful for his exceptional service and expertise.