Learn about the latest annexation issues and trends in development.
Zoning is often considered the matter of first concern when pursuing a development. But one must first determine whose zoning regulations and procedures will apply, and this is the annexation question. This topic will help you understand key factors affecting developments faced with the annexation question. Not only will you be able to identify and address critical issues arising in the annexation and development context, but this information will provide strategies for achieving development goals when there are competing developments, or competing municipalities, that could impact a development. Effectively utilizing annexation strategies will help establish a sound foundation for the overall entitlement process for a development
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Agenda
Annexation: Determining Who Decides
- Identifying Alternative Land Use Authorities
- Considerations for Seeking Annexation
- Pursuing Annexation
The Jurisdictional Issues
- Zoning
- Subdivision
- Paying the Freight
Getting in or Staying out: Procedural Considerations for Annexation
- Authority to Annex and to Be Annexed
- Opportunities to Avoid Annexation
- Changing Your Mind
Timing Is Everything: Annexation Strategies
- Playing the Long Game
- Playing the Short Game
Annexation Agreements and Getting What You Bargained for
- Advantages
- Potential Pitfalls
- Key Provisions
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OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on July 31, 2019.
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This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Faculty

Victor P. Filippini, Jr.
Filippini Law Firm
- Founding Partner of Filippini Law Firm after having served as Illinois local government/real estate practice group leader at a 1000+ attorney international law firm
- Practice emphasizes land use, development, and local government law and finance, having worked on hundreds of developments and achieving positive results, whether in the board room, in the court room, or at the negotiating table
- Frequently conducts seminars and writes articles on a variety of land use matters including annexation, zoning, constitutional land use issues, RLUIPA, subdivision, building, historic preservation, architectural review, public financing options for development, and zoning litigation, as well as various local governmental law topics
- Adjunct professor of law teaching land use, state and local government, and development law at Northwestern University’s Pritzker School of Law
- Co-author of Illinois Jurisprudence, Municipal Law, Annexations, Consolidations, and Transfer of Territory (1st Ed.)
- J.D. degree, cum laude, University of Michigan Law School; A.B. degree, magna cum laude, Harvard College; Northwestern University, School of Professional Studies, Mediation Certification
- Recognized by: The Best Lawyers in America; Best Law Firms in America; Super Lawyers; Leading Lawyers Network; Chambers USA; ALM’s Legal Leaders Top Rated Lawyer; recipient of Illinois Local Government Lawyers Association, 2016 Litigation Award
- Can be contacted at [email protected] or 312-300-6549
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