Practice Area: Land use
Some of Michael’s work in this area
Gelardi Law is experienced with land use permitting, compliance and appeals. Mike has worked extensively with local governments across Oregon. He understands local process and custom, as well as the complex relationships between state and local land use law.
Farmland dwelling policy
Secured reversal of Land Use Board of Appeals interpretation of state law governing replacement dwellings on farmland; argued case before Oregon Supreme Court and assisted with successful legislative effort to clarify statute. LandWatch Lane County v. Lane County, 364 Or 724 (2019).
Location: Lane County, Oregon
University of Oregon
Represented University in successful land use proceedings related to remodel of historic Hayward Field and north campus master planning.
Eugene, Lane County, Oregon
Del Rio Vineyards v. Jackson County
Successfully resolved a land use conflict between neighboring agricultural and industrial operations in southern Oregon. Prevailed before the Oregon Court of Appeals and Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals twice. 263 Or App 406; LUBA No. 2014-054; LUBA 2015-104
Location: Jackson County, OR
Friends of Yamhill County v. Yamhill County
Represented a winery in defending a conditional use permitting process for winery facilities and activities on farmland. Prevailed before the Oregon Court of Appeals, Land Use Board of Appeals, Land Conservation and Development Commission, and Yamhill County Board of Commissioners. 255 Or App 636 (2013)
Location: Yamhill County, Oregon
Wind Energy Development
Served as local development counsel for one of the world’s largest wind energy projects, located in eastern Oregon. Assisted with siting, electric transmission and interconnection, environmental and other regulatory matters.
Location: Gilliam and Morrow counties, Oregon
Oregon Country Fair
Represent legendary arts and cultural organization in management of Fair property; assisted with acquisition of vineyard and winery assets
Lane County, Oregon
Hawks View Winery
Assisted Willamette Valley winery with ownership transition and land use permitting for facility expansion.
Washington County, Oregon
Oregon wine industry policy development
Served as land use and natural resources counsel to Oregon wine industry trade association, including development of legislation governing winery activity on farmland, and industry efforts to reduce pesticide damage and secure long-term water supply; advised industry coalition on 2019 wine labeling legislation.
Location: Oregon