The First Appellant District Held City of Oakland’s Waterfront Ballpark District Project EIR Was Adequate Except For The Wind Mitigation Measure
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REGISTER TODAY! Abbott & Kindermann’s 22nd Annual Land Use, Environmental, and Real Estate Law Update
Reserve your seat for our annual in-person and virtual conferences taking place in early 2023.
In February of 2023, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 22nd annual in-person, as well as virtual educational program for clients and colleagues interested in current land use, environmental, and real estate issues affecting commercial and residential development, agriculture…
California Court of Appeal Issues Wide-Ranging Takings Decision on The Constitutionality of Development Impact Fees
The Court of Appeal issues a significant published opinion in favor of a local government in a lawsuit that challenged legislatively imposed and under the development impact fees under the federal regulatory takings criteria in Nollan/Dolan, requirements of the state’s Mitigation Fee Act. …
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LEGISLATURE AUTHORIZES HOUSING DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN COMMERCIAL ZONES BY RIGHT FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROJECTS AND AS AN ALLOWABLE USE FOR MARKET-RATE HOUSING
The Governor recently signed AB 2011 and SB 6 which authorizes specified housing development projects to be a use by right on specified sites zoned for retail, office, or parking. Both bills take effect on July 1, 2023. In a nutshell the two bills – AB 2011, known as the “Affordable Housing and High Road…
FIRST DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL HOLDS HOUSING ACCOUNTABILITY ACT (HAA) DOES NOT APPLY TO APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
The Housing Accountability Act (HAA) (Government Code § 65589.5) was enacted 40 years ago as part of a broad legislative efforts to address California’s housing crises. HAA was designed to significantly increase the approval and construction of new housing for all economic segments of California’s communities by meaningfully and effectively curbing the capability of local…
Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. Welcomes Senior Associate Patrick L. Enright To The Firm!
Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. is pleased to announce that Patrick L. Enright has joined the firm as Senior Counsel. Patrick Enright has 25 years of experience in land use, environmental and real estate law. Mr. Enright served as City Attorney for the cities of South Lake Tahoe and Atascadero and has represented private developers in…
SAVE THE DATE!! Abbott & Kindermann’s 22nd Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
On February 10, 2023, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 22nd annual conference 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
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Abbott & Kindermann, Inc., an AV rated firm seeks a lateral attorney to help expand a preeminent California land use, public agency and environmental law practice located in Sacramento. Candidate must be highly motivated, self-sufficient and dedicated, with a solid work ethic. A&K attorneys have been recognized for many years as leading attorneys in environmental…
REGISTER TODAY! Abbott & Kindermann’s 21st Annual Land Use, Environmental, and Real Estate Law Update
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On March 17-18, 2022, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 21st annual virtual 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,…
REGISTER TODAY! Abbott & Kindermann’s 21st Annual Land Use, Environmental, and Real Estate Law Update
Reserve your seat for our annual conference taking place in early 2022 for our virtual program.
On March 17-18, 2022, Abbott & Kindermann, Inc. will present its 21st annual virtual 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,…