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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CITY CORRECTLY APPPLIES SEVEN-YEAR-OLD DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS WHEN APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
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Lafayette v. City of Lafayette (2022) 2022 Cal.App.LEXIS 979
A citizens’ group (Save Lafayette) petitioned for a Writ of Mandate, claiming that the project conflicts with the City’s General Plan as it existed when the project was revived in 2018. The trial court denied the petition and the appellate court ruled that despite the lengthy…
POTUS Doubles Down On Local Government – Cuts In Federal Funding To Local Governments Looming
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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…
Join William Abbott on March 1, 2017 for UC Davis Extension’s Annual Land Use Law Review and Update
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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
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REGISTER TODAY! Abbott & Kindermann’s 16th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
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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…
SAVE THE DATE! Abbott & Kindermann’s 16th Annual Land Use, Real Estate, and Environmental Law Update
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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…
Abbott & Kindermann, LLP Is Pleased To Announce That Two Of Its Attorneys Have Been Chosen For The 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers List
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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…
State Of California To Redirect Infrastructure Dollars To Areas Free From Climate Change Risk.
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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…
REGISTER TODAY! WETLANDS: NEW ISSUES – NEW CONTROVERSIES -OLD AND NEW SOLUTIONS
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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 …
REGISTER TODAY! WETLANDS: NEW ISSUES – NEW CONTROVERSIES -OLD AND NEW SOLUTIONS
By Abbott & Kindermann on
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 …