Court of Appeal for First District Holds that California Building Code Section 1.8.8 Creates a Mandatory Process for Appeals of Building Code Violations and Preempts Local Processes That Conflict
Legislative Amendments to CEQA Passed in Response to a Court of Appeal Decision Required the California Supreme Court to Reverse the Lower Court’s Decision
Second District Court of Appeal Holds City of Cerritos is Immune from Public Nuisance Liability for Extra Traffic in City of Norwalk Resulting from Amendments to City Ordinance
Third District Court of Appeal Holds the Department of Water Resources’ Approval of Amendments to Existing Water Supply Contracts Under the State Water Project Was Proper
First District Court of Appeal Holds Completion of Project Does Not Render CEQA Violation Claims Moot So Long as Effectual Mitigation Measures Remain Available
2nd District Court of Appeal Upholds Local Governments’ Discretion to Override Housing Density Caps
First District Holds Development Agreement For Affordable Housing Project Subject to Referendum Power
Appellate Court Holds Oakland Could Collect Impact Fees Notwithstanding A Prior Agreement With A Developer Detailing What Fees Would Apply To The Development Project
