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New Law Automatically Extends Existing Vesting Tentative Maps, But Don’t Celebrate Too Soon: There Are Pitfalls For The Unwary
By Dave Lanferman & Jeffrey Forrest “Urgency” legislation to automatically extend the life of existing tentative maps, vesting tentative maps (“VTMs”) and parcel maps (so long as the map was…
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Old Maps, Re-Subdivision Maps, and Relocated Easements
By William W. Abbott The Subdivision Map Act ("SMA") contains a process for re-subdividing all or a part of an existing subdivision. When that occurs, public easements shown on the…
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Offers of Dedication and Public Acceptance; How Much is Enough and Reconciliation of Common Law Revocation with Express Provisions of the Subdivision Map Act
By William W. Abbott A common scenario in California counties involves the concurrent recording of a subdivision or parcel map, coupled with the subdivider's offer of dedication of a road…
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For the Record
Bill Abbott, a partner with the firm, will be speaking on the Subdivision Map Act for the City of Fortuna staff on June 20, 2008. This class will cover the Subdivision…
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Conservation Easements and the Subdivision Map Act
By William W. Abbott The California Attorney General was recently asked whether or not the grant of a conservation easement on a portion of a parcel constituted a "division" for…
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Easements, Exclusive Occupancy and the Subdivision Map Act
By William W. Abbott When does an easement cross over and become a "division of land" for purposes of the Subdivision Map Act? Apparently, not as frequently as suggested by…
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Appellate Court Cites Exactions and Impact Fees Book
By William W. Abbott Citing the book "Exactions and Impact Fees in California", the Third Appellate District ruled that the Subdivision Map Act (Gov. Code, §§ 66410 et seq.) 90-day…
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Contract Language and the Subdivision Map Act
By Janell M. Bogue The recently decided case of Black Hills Investments, Inc. v. Albertson's, Inc. (2007) 146 Cal.App.4th 883 illustrates the importance of contract language when selling parcels of…
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Effective January 1, 2007 Notice of Subdivision Map Act Public Hearings Must be Provided to Mineral Rights Holders
By William W. Abbott and Janell M. Bogue Practitioners need to immediately review public notification status on all pending Subdivision Map Act applications. AB 2867 (Chapter 363, Statutes of 2006),…
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Appeals Court determines that a contract for the sale of two undivided parcels was void in violation of the Subdivision Map Act.
Black Hills Investments, Inc. v. Albertson's, Inc. - January 12, 2007 By Thomas B. Snyder On November 22, 2004, Black Hills entered into a contract to purchase two parcels of…