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CEQA Developments
Fourth District Holds Wal-Mart Victorville Project EIR Violates CEQA; Project Approval Findings Violate Map Act; And Project Is Inconsistent With General Plan
In a decision filed May 25, and belatedly ordered published June 15, 2016, the Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed and reversed in part a judgment of the San Bernardino County…
CEQA Developments
MSR Launches Land Use Developments Blog
Almost five years ago, in September 2011, Miller Starr Regalia launched its first blog, CEQA Developments (www.ceqadevelopments.com), to highlight the firm’s experience and provide an up-to-date resource in the area…
California Land Use & Development Law Report
Condemnation Does Not Result in Subdivision of Remaining Property under Map Act
A recent Court of Appeal decision, Save Mt. Diablo v. Contra Costa County, No. A142357 (First Dist., October 7, 2015), provides guidance concerning the concept of a “division” of land…
California Land Use & Development Law Report
If At First You Succeed, Don’t Try, Try, Try Again
The Fifth District Court of Appeal has confirmed that the 90-day statute of limitations under the Subdivision Map Act includes takings claims arising out of Map Act decisions. Honchariw v.…
California Land Use & Development Law Report
Vesting Rights Restrictions of Subdivision Map Act Do Not Bind Water District
By Perkins Coie
A water district is not subject to the same vesting rights as a local agency under the Subdivision Map Act. Thus, the Subdivision Map Act does not restrict a municipal…
Environmental and Climate
Court Rejects CEQA and Subdivision Map Act Challenges to Shopping Center in Redlands
In an unpublished opinion in Redlands Good Neighbor Coalition v. City of Redlands, 2015 Cal. App. Unpub. LEXIS 2210, the Fourth District Court of Appeal affirmed the trial court’s decision…
Land Use Law Blog
Abbott & Kindermann, LLP Is Pleased To Announce That Glen Hansen Will Be Speaking At APA’s 2014 National Planning Conference
What: American Planning Association’s 2014 National Planning Conference When: April 28, 2014 – Takings Law Day April 26-30, 2014 – Entire Conference Where: Georgia World Congress Center 285 Andrew Young…
Land Use Law Blog
2nd Annual Class – Proactive Land Use Entitlement Strategies For Raw Land And Updates To Existing Entitlements
Join William Abbott and Kate Hart of Abbott & Kindermann in a new class which ties together best practices for land development projects. This is an advanced class aimed primarily…
Land Use Law Blog
Register Today – Proactive Land Use Entitlement Strategies For Raw Land And Updates To Existing Entitlements Class
Join William Abbott and Kate Hart of Abbott & Kindermann, LLP in a new class which ties together best practices for land development projects. This is an advanced class aimed…
Land Use Law Blog
Please Join Diane Kindermann On November 19, 2013 For A Seminar On Proactive Subdivision Map Entitlement Strategies Post-Recession In California.
Abbott & Kindermann, LLP is pleased to announce an upcoming seminar at which Diane Kindermann Henderson will be speaking. As Ms. Kindermann’s guest, you are eligible for 20% off the…