Seth C. Behn, AICP

Attorney | West Palm Beach

Mr. Behn’s practice focuses on land use, environmental law and governmental affairs. He assists clients with complex land development matters and helps them navigate through the government approval processes. With a background in Urban Planning, his work often focuses on zoning entitlements, riparian rights, and real estate.

Publications and Presentations

Moving Toward Reopening Government, LLW Lunch & Learn, June 2020
Understanding the Force Majeure Clause and Its Role in Contracts with Special Districts During the Pandemic, June 2020
COVID-19 and Its Impact on Special Districts, LLW Virtual Lunch & Learn, April 2020
Mangroves and Florida Residential Homeowners: Your Rights Under The Mangrove Trimming and Preservation Act, October 2019
Emerging Trends in Transportation Planning and Infrastructure, presented at the Florida Chamber Environmental Permitting Summer School, July 2019
Legal Problems – GIS Solutions, Esri User Conference, July 29, 2017
Looking Out to Sea: Resurging Interest in Seawater Desalination Projects Face the Twin Specters of Technical Challenges and Permitting Complexity, American Bar Association, May 2015
GIS and the Law: Opportunities and Pitfalls, presented at the South Florida Geographic Information Systems Expo, January 1, 2014
Recent Developments in Land Use and Environmental Permitting Case Law, November 10, 2013
Regional Mega Yacht Facility DEP Alternative Locations Analysis for Palm Beach County, January 1, 2010
Steeplechase Research and Medical Center height compatibility analysis, January 1, 2010
Utility Plant Siting Analysis, Okeechobee and DeSoto Counties, January 1, 2006
A Coastal Management Plan for the Treasure Coast: Seeking a Regional Context for Local Coastal Planning presented at the American Planning Association Florida Conference, January 1, 2005
Towards a Literary Theory Appraisal of the Planning Canon presented at the Association of Collegiate Schools Planning Conference, January 1, 2004

Professional, Civic and Community Involvement

Leadership Palm Beach County, 2016
American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP), Member, 2006-Present
American Planning Association, Florida Chapter, Member, 2005-Present
Palm Beach County Planning Congress, Board Member, 2010-Present, President, 2011
FAU School of Urban and Regional Planning Alumni Society, President, 2010-2012

Previous Professional Experience

Senior Land Use Planner at Greenberg Traurig, P.A., 2005-2012
Land Use Planner at Land Design South, 2004-2005
Planning Intern, City of Miami Beach, 2003-2004

Practices

Industries

Education

Juris Doctor, Cum Laude, Nova Southeastern University, 2014.
Masters, Urban & Regional Planning, Florida Atlantic University, 2005.
Graduate Studies, School of Architecture, University of Miami, 2002-2003.
Bachelor of Fine Arts, Florida Atlantic University, 1995.