In Move Eden Housing v. City of Livermore (2024) 100 Cal.App.5th 263, the First District Court of Appeal held the Livermore City Council’s adoption of a resolution approving a development agreement was a legislative act subject to the referendum power. This case is the latest iteration of a multi-year litigation battle targeting an affordable
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The Fifth Appellate District Holds Compliance with Housing Element Law Requires Establishing Zones Exclusively for Low-Income Housing
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(Martinez v. City of Clovis (2023) 90 Cal.App.5th 193)
The California Court of Appeal, Fifth Appellate District affirmed the trial court’s ruling that City of Clovis (the “City”) did not substantially comply with the Housing Element Law (“Housing Element Law”).[1] In order to come into compliance with the Housing Element statute, the…
NAVIGATING RECENT LEGISLATION ON SECOND UNITS, LOT SPLITS AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ADDRESSING CALIFORNIA’S HOUSING CRISIS
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NAVIGATING RECENT LEGISLATION ON SECOND UNITS, LOT SPLITS AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN ADDRESSING CALIFORNIA’S HOUSING CRISIS…
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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
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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
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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!
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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
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Reserve your seat for our annual conference taking place in early 2023 for our in-person conference.
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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Are You The Attorney Abbott & Kindermann Inc. Is Seeking?
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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…