Land Use, Environmental, and Real Estate Law in California
People for Proper Planning v. City of Palm Springs (April 22, 2016, E062725) ____ Cal.App.4th ____.
By William W. Abbott
In 2013, the City of Palm Springs amended its general plan to remove any mention of minimum densities in the residential land districts. The text of the general plan in some residential districts provided…
By Glen Hansen
Friends Of Martin’s Beach v. Martin’s Beach 1, LLC (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 1312
In a dispute between a plaintiff unincorporated association asserting public rights and defendant property owners over the use of a road, parking area and the inland dry sand of a popular beach that were owned by defendants, …
By Glen C. Hansen
Almanor Lakeside Villas Owners Assn. v. Carson (2016) 246 Cal.App.4th 761
In an action by a homeowners’ association to enforce $54,000 in dues, fees, fines and interest imposed on property owners under the applicable CC&Rs, the Court of Appeal for the Sixth Appellate District held in Almanor Lakeside Villas Owners Assn. …
By William W. Abbott
Well, it has been a long time since I took my high school civics class. While I have forgotten far more than I remember, the distinct responsibilities allocated between the legislative branch and the executive branch remain deeply embedded in my memory. In the recent debate concerning the State’s attempt to…
By William W. Abbott, Diane Kindermann, Glen Hansen, Brian Russell and Dan Cucchi
Welcome to Abbott & Kindermann’s 2016 1st 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 …
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…
Preserve Poway v. City of Poway (March 9, 2016, D066635) ___ Cal.App.4th ___.
By William W. Abbott
It is no surprise that people dislike change. California’s near constant state of evolvement is fertile ground for localized conflict between those fostering growth and those seeking to protect the status quo. While the fear or opposition to…
Reserve your seat for this seminar taking place on March 15, 2016
This seminar addresses wetlands and associated endangered species challenges, the latest statutory and regulatory guidance, plus valuable strategies for addressing each. Compliance guidance for wetlands programs will be provided while underscoring the issues and solutions specific to the agricultural and development community.
You …
Reserve your seat for this seminar taking place on March 15, 2016
This seminar addresses wetlands and associated endangered species challenges, the latest statutory and regulatory guidance, plus valuable strategies for addressing each. Compliance guidance for wetlands programs will be provided while underscoring the issues and solutions specific to the agricultural and development community.
You …
Glen Hansen will be speaking at the “Boundaries and Easements” seminar on March 10, 2016, in Sacramento, California, hosted by HalfMoon Education Inc. For more information, please click here to view the brochure.
