Land Use, Environmental, and Real Estate Law in California
Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann, Inc.’s 2018 Annual 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 are denoted by bold italic fonts.
A. 2017 CEQA Update
To read the 2017 cumulative CEQA review, click here:
B. Cases Pending
There are…
On December 28, 2018, the Natural Resources Agency adopted the final text to a comprehensive update to CEQA. Significant changes to the regulations include addressing global climate change and the affordable housing shortage. Significant improvements include proactive analysis of impacts for wildfires, greenhouse gas emissions, and transportation impacts. Climate change benchmarks within the guidelines were…
High Sierra Rural Alliance v. County of Plumas, 2018 Cal.App. LEXIS 1032.
While challenges facing California’s urban centers are the focus of most planning policy gatherings, the fact is that on a geographic basis, most of California is not urban. Moreover, the economic engine which is responsible for creating new jobs and housing…
Reserve your seat for one of four seminars taking place in early 2019.
In January and February 2019 Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 18th 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…
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…
September 19, 2018 – 11am to 1pm
Presenter: Daniel S. Cucchi, Esq., Abbott & Kindermann, Inc.
The pace of new court rulings affecting land use professionals can be difficult to keep up with. But each one could have a significant impact on a land use professional’s day-to-day activities. If you want to catch up on…
By Kristen Kortick
AB 734 (Bonta)
Since the 2003 publication of the book, Moneyball: The Art of Winning an Unfair Game, by Michael Lewis, the A’s franchise made a name for itself as a franchise utilizing creative tactics to keep fans in the stands and the players in the dugout. Enter construction of the…
Diane G. Kindermann (2015-2018) and William W. Abbott (2004-2018) 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…
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…
