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Course Description

Learn key provisions of the Map Act, how it is applied in planning and development processes, recent legislative changes and new legal interpretations from court decisions and attorney general opinions. Explore both local agency and sub-divider viewpoints and discuss legal and practical solutions.

Topics include:

  • Map Act scope, purpose and history
  • Relationship of the Map Act to planning, zoning and development laws, including CEQA
  • When the Map Act does and does not apply
  • Certificates of compliance and lot line adjustments
  • Map Act exemptions and exceptions
  • What type of map is required
  • Procedures and actions applicable to maps
  • The role of vested rights, including vesting maps, development agreements and common law vesting
  • Constitutional and statutory limitations on conditions of approval (exactions/dedications/fees)
  • Grounds for approval and denial of maps
  • Rules and procedures regarding final maps
  • Corrections and amendments to maps
  • Exclusions and reversions
  • Mergers and alternatives to mergers
  • Antiquated subdivisions (old maps) and troubled conveyances
  • Enforcement, local appeals and judicial review

Schedule:

May 2, 2018 – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K Street, Room 305, Sacramento

Instructors:  William Abbott

For more info, or to enroll visit: https://extensionpv.ucdavis.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=60665

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 edge engineers “are disrupting the traditional housing paradigm by bringing housing reform to the people who need it the most and who have the creativity and know how to craft a solution that will make the world a better place. No longer will new software engineers drawn to Silicon Valley and the Peninsula struggle to put a roof over their head. Partnering with Amazon Prime, the customer interface will permit the app user to design their own home on their phone or tablet, and Amazon will manage the 3D printers and delivery, and your house will arrive next day. Not only that, but as a Prime member, 2-day shipping is free.”

Framer went on to note that “the designers are looking at platforms based upon the Sears Catalog Homes from the 1920s (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sears_Catalog_Home) except that the homes will come with one important improvement: a whole-home Wi-Fi Mesh network. We are now taking a deep dive into solving the last pain point – ramping up available dirt.” Lyft and Uber are rumored to be partnering with a national development company investigating self-driving recreational vehicles as a mobile housing option given the shortage of land.  Said one unnamed staffer, “in the Bay Area, we have more pavement for roads than we do for housing. It only makes sense to leverage natural nighttime sleep cycles with excess nighttime road capacity.  It won’t take a rocket scientist to write that algorithm. We are going to crush it.”

William W. Abbott is a shareholder and Daniel S. Cucchi is an associate at Abbott & Kindermann, Inc.  For questions relating to this article or any other California land use, real estate, environmental and/or planning issues contact Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., at (916) 456-9595.

The information presented in this article should not be construed to be formal legal advice by Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., or the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Because of the changing nature of this area of the law and the importance of individual facts, readers are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues.

Glen C. Hansen of Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., will present an update on recent developments in resolving easement, boundary, and implied public dedication disputes in California. This is an advanced class aimed primarily at land surveyors, civil engineers, attorneys, and property owners. This intense, three-hour class examines recent case law about:

  • Creating, Interpreting, and Terminating Easements
  • Accommodating Neighbors vs. Creating Prescriptive Easements
  • Establishing Equitable Easements
  • When Implied Dedications of Public Easements Exist, and When They Don’t.

MCLE and American Planning Association continuing education credits offered. (Pending)

MCLE 3.0       CM 3.0

Glen C. Hansen is Senior Counsel at Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., and a long-time practitioner in real estate and land use law.

Cost $85.00

Location and Time

Roseville – October 13, 2017, 8:00 a.m.-11:45 a.m.  (To Register CLICK HERE)

Holiday Inn Express – Roseville, 1398 East Roseville Parkway, Roseville, CA 95661

Registration:   8:00 a.m.

Class:              8:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Break:             10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.

Diane G. Kindermann (2015-2017) and William W. Abbott (2004-2017) were again selected for the Northern California Super Lawyers List in the practice areas of Land Use and Zoning law. More information is available at http://www.superlawyers.com/california-northern/. The firm is pleased to continue to serve private and public clients in Northern California on land use, environmental and real estate matters for more than 20 years.

By William W. Abbott

The White House puts punitive zoning regulations under the magnifying glass.

In his latest Saturday morning tweet, POTUS signaled that his love affair with local government was over. “Local government is worst enemy to making America great again. So sad. #Ihatezoning” it read. The White House released the follow-up statement. “The President is responding to news stories that local zoning regulations are impeding economic growth by imposing needless regulations. The President is working on an executive order which would cut off federal funding to cities and counties which implement restrictive zoning. The White House and Justice Department will assemble a team to closely review local zoning regulations. This is another example of overregulation standing in the way of economic progress and the President intends upon exercising every legal authority available to him to shake things up as he promised the voters when he ran for president.”

At the White House press briefing later that morning, a reporter pointed out that the only news story in the last six months involving local zoning and economic growth was a page 7 story in the National Inquirer. Sean Spicer testily responded “Look blockhead. We don’t make the news. We only respond to what you clowns write. What a pathetic life you all have spending all of your waking hours dreaming up ways to criticize the President. #gogetarealjob #gocrymeariver. Next?” Mr. Spicer went on to point out that the President had spent a lifetime battling with local governments and was an expert in the field, a first for any US President.

William W. Abbott is a shareholder at Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. For questions relating to this article or any other California land use, real estate, environmental and/or planning issues contact Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. at (916) 456-9595.

The information presented in this article should not be construed to be formal legal advice by Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., or the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Because of the changing nature of this area of the law and the importance of individual facts, readers are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues.

 

Class Description

Stay up-to-date on recent developments in California law affecting land use, planning and environmental compliance. Experts from the field provide succinct and practical analysis on recent case law and significant legislative and administrative changes that took effect this year.

Topics Include:

  • General plans, specific plans and zoning
  • The Subdivision Map Act
  • CEQA
  • Changes to redevelopment in California
  • Affordable housing
  • Regional land use planning and implementation of SB 375
  • Takings, exactions and dedications
  • New air quality guidelines
  • Land use litigation
  • Delta Stewardship Council’s Delta Plan
  • Adapting to sea level rise

Schedule:

March 1, 2017 – Wednesday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sacramento: Sutter Square Galleria, 2901 K Street.

Instructors:

Cecily Talbert Barclay, Matthew Gray, and William Abbott

For more info, or to enroll visit: https://extension.ucdavis.edu/section/annual-land-use-law-review-and-update

 

Reserve your seat for one of four seminars taking place in early 2017.

In January 2017 Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will present its 16th annual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture, real estate transactions, easements, mining and the construction materials production industry.  

A summary of 2016 case law and legislative updates includes the following hot topics for 2017:

  • Air Quality and Climate Change: including CEQA Guidelines and Mandatory Reporting
  • Mining
  • Updating Land Use Entitlements
  • Endangered Species
  • Water Quality and Wetlands
  • Water Rights and Supply
  • Cultural Resources
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Enforcement
  • Hazardous Substance Control and Cleanup
  • Timber Resources
  • CEQA:  Exemptions, Baseline, Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
  • CEQA Litigation
  • Real Estate Acquisition and Development

Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will present its annual program at four locations: Redding, Sacramento, Modesto, and Napa.  Details for the seminars are below.  We hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you there.

Redding Conference  (To Register for the Redding Location Click Here)

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Redding, 5050 Bechelli Lane

Registration: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sacramento Conference  (To Register for the Sacramento Location Click Here)

Date: Friday, January 20, 2017

Location: Sacramento Hilton Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street

Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. with continental breakfast

Program: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Modesto Conference  (To Register for the Modesto Location Click Here)

Date: Friday, January 27, 2017

Location: Double Tree Hotel Modesto, 1150 Ninth Street

Registration: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Napa Conference  (To Register for the Napa Location Click Here)

Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Location: Embassy Suites, 1075 California Boulevard

Registration: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The registration fee for the program is $80.00. Please register early to reserve your seat. Select the links above to see registration details for each location, as they differ. MCLE and AICP CM credits are available (approval pending).

Please call (916) 456-9595 with any questions.

 

Mark your calendar – registration for Abbott & Kindermann’s 16th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update will open on October 18, 2016.

In January 2017 Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will present its 16th annual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture, real estate transactions, easements, mining and the construction materials production industry.  

A summary of 2016 case law and legislative updates includes the following hot topics for 2017:

  • Air Quality and Climate Change: including CEQA Guidelines and Mandatory Reporting
  • Mining
  • Updating Land Use Entitlements
  • Endangered Species
  • Water Quality and Wetlands
  • Water Rights and Supply
  • Cultural Resources
  • Renewable Energy
  • Environmental Enforcement
  • Hazardous Substance Control and Cleanup
  • Timber Resources
  • CEQA:  Exemptions, Baseline, Greenhouse Gases and Climate Change
  • CEQA Litigation
  • Real Estate Acquisition and Development

Abbott & Kindermann, LLP will present its annual program at four locations: Redding, Sacramento, Modesto and Napa.  Details for the seminars are below.  We hope you can join us and we look forward to seeing you there.

Redding Conference 

Date: Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Redding, 5050 Bechelli Lane

Registration: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sacramento Conference 

Date: Friday, January 20, 2017

Location: Sacramento Hilton Arden West, 2200 Harvard Street

Registration: 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. with continental breakfast

Program: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon

Modesto Conference 

Date: Friday, January 27, 2017

Location: Double Tree Hotel Modesto, 1150 Ninth Street

Registration: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Napa Conference 

Date: Tuesday, January 31, 2017

Location: Embassy Suites, 1075 California Boulevard

Registration: 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Program: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The registration fee for the program is $80.00. MCLE and AICP CM credits are available (approval pending).

Please call (916) 456-9595 with any questions.

 

Diane G. Kindermann and William W. Abbott were again selected for the Northern California Super Lawyers List in the practice areas of Environmental, Land Use/Zoning and Real Estate Law. More information is available at http://www.superlawyers.com/california-northern/. The firm is pleased to continue to serve private and public clients in Northern California on land use, environmental and real estate matters for more than 20 years.

By William W. Abbott

Citing the need for planning for the long term, Assemblyman Elwood Mead unveiled his new legislation promoting the planning and development of new urban centers in California, planned and financially underwritten by the State. With a tag line of “Five High and Dry”, this legislation calls for five new urban centers, located above projected climate change impact zones (“high”), developed to the highest standards of water use and reuse efficiency (“dry”). A new state commission would approve and fund these new communities unrestricted by local general plans and zoning regulations. The legislation calls for redirecting state capital investment away from areas which cannot be reasonably saved towards new communities which are truly sustainable measured against all metrics. The Assemblyman’s press release stated: “We are all talking about climate change and water conservation, but no one is really doing anything about it except writing environmental impact reports. This is an opportunity for the State to show some real leadership and innovative thinking by developing safe, sustainable communities.  It is time to walk the walk and talk the talk.” A spokesperson for the Assemblyman went on to say: “This is nothing new.  Around World War I, the State sponsored two agricultural communities (Delhi and Durham) and we can learn from those experiences.  During the first Jerry Brown administration, the legislature passed a new cities bill which the Governor vetoed [https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=2245&dat=19811001&id=fGczAAAAIBAJ&sjid=SDIHAAAAIBAJ&pg=7171,3533411&hl=en]. Given what lies in store from climate change, I think that the time has come again to revisit the concept and to prioritize the State’s investment capital. Undoubtedly local governments will be opposed, but let’s face it, it is not as if they have done such a great job.”

William W. Abbott is a partner at Abbott & Kindermann, LLP. For questions relating to this article or any other California land use, real estate, environmental and/or planning issues contact Abbott & Kindermann, LLP at (916) 456-9595.

The information presented in this article should not be construed to be formal legal advice by Abbott & Kindermann, LLP, nor the formation of a lawyer/client relationship. Because of the changing nature of this area of the law and the importance of individual facts, readers are encouraged to seek independent counsel for advice regarding their individual legal issues.