Areas of Practice

Development Services, Zoning and Land Use

Jeff Crockett represents developers, home builders, contractors, and private landowners in the planning, coordination and construction of water, sewer, gas, electric, cable and telephone infrastructure to serve master-planned residential and commercial developments. He advises clients on a variety of matters including:

• Certificates of Convenience and Necessity
• Master Utility Infrastructure Agreements
• Main Extension Agreements
• Preferred Provider Agreements
• Photovoltaic Rooftop Installations
• Electric Transmission Line Siting
• Public Private Partnerships

Mr. Crockett also advises developers and other clients regarding the many water-related issues that arise in connection with the development of real property inside and outside of Arizona's active management areas, including:

• Acquisition and Development of Water Supplies
• Evaluation of Water Rights and Water Supplies in Business Transactions
• Transfer of Water Rights
• Compliance with ADWR's Assured and Adequate Water Supply Program
  • Designations of Assured Water Supply
  • Certificates of Assured Water Supply
• Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD)
  • Enrollment in the CAGRD
  • CAGRD Taxation
• Conservation and Best Management Practices
• Type 2 Water Rights, Sales and Leases
• Construction and Permitting of Wells and Replacement Wells
• Well Transfers
• Effluent Recharge and Recovery
• Public Private Partnerships

Mr. Crockett is also available to assist developers and private landowners successfully navigate the zoning and entitlement process. He can advise clients regarding:

• Development Agreements
• Plat Approvals
• Dedications
• General Plan Amendments
• Public Land Use Permits
• Variances
• Special Use Permits
• Project Due Diligence
• Special Districts
• Rights-of-Way and Easements