Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann’s 2018 3rd Quarter CEQA update. This summary provides links to more in depth case write-ups on the firm’s blog. The case names of the newest decisions start with Section 3 and are denoted by bold italic fonts.
1. 2017 CEQA UPDATE
To read the 2017 cumulative CEQA review, click
Center for Community Action & Environmental Justice v. City of Moreno Valley (Aug. 23, 2018, case no. D073451) ___ Cal.App.5th ___.
The right of initiative and referendum is embedded in the California Constitution as a result of the nationwide progressive political reform movement that began at the end of the 19th century. In fact, Hiram
Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann’s 2018 2nd Quarter CEQA update. This summary provides links to more in depth case write-ups on the firm’s blog. The case names of the newest decisions start with Section 3 and are denoted by bold italic fonts.
To read the 2017 cumulative CEQA review, click here
County of Ventura v. City of Moorpark (June 12, 2018, case no. B282466) ___ Cal.App.5th ___.
Courts have frequently reminded lead agencies of the obligation to examine the whole of the project, thereby expanding the scope of CEQA analysis. The recent decision of County of Ventura v. City of Moorpark also examines the issue of
By William W. Abbott
Jensen v. City of Santa Rosa (May 1, 2018, A144782) ___ Cal.App.5th ___.
Negative declarations are notoriously at risk as a result of the fair argument standard of review. As the recent decision in Jensen v. City of Santa Rosa (May 1, 2018, A144782) ___ Cal.App.5th ___, illustrates, the successful
1901 First Street Owner, LLC v. Tustin Unified School Dist. (2018) 21 Cal.App.5th 1186
The methodology for imposing local impact fees is largely left to the discretion of the local agency adopting the impact fees. (AB 1600; Gov. Code §66000, et seq.; the “Mitigation Fee Act”.) As long as there is a reasonable basis for
Today, Silicon Valley jumped into California’s housing debate with multiple app designers racing to be the first on the street to design a new affordable housing app. According to a new article in the trade publication Tomorrow’s App, “Is Legacy Housing Finally On The Way Out?,” staff writer Jack Framer noted that these new cutting
The City of Visalia amended its general plan pertaining to neighborhood commercial districts, adding a limitation that no tenant could occupy more than 40,000 square feet. A shopping center owner submitted expert testimony regarding the potential for urban decay, but the court held it was insufficient to demonstrate that the limitation may have a significant
Reserve your seat for one of four annual seminars taking place in early 2018 in Sacramento, Napa, Redding and Modesto.
In January 2018 Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 17th annual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture,
Reserve your seat for one of four annual seminars taking place in early 2018 in Sacramento, Napa, Redding and Modesto.
In January 2018 Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 17th annual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture,
