Solano County
Court Defers On General Plan, Density Bonuses
24 September 2007 - 12:55pm | Author: Paul Shigley
Price: $2.95CEQA Exemption Is 'Common Sense,' Says High Court
22 June 2007 - 4:37pm | Author: Paul ShigleyPerhaps more importantly, the court opened the door for the first time to the idea that displacement of development — often an arguable consequence of a plan that favors one type of development over another — might be an issue that should be analyzed under CEQA.
Price: $2.95Sierra Madre, Dixon Voters Say 'No' To Development
7 May 2007 - 3:21pm | Author: Paul ShigleyVoters in two small towns rejected development during special elections in April. Voters in the San Gabriel Valley city of Sierra Madre approved a referendum that requires projects of a certain size in downtown to go before voters. Meanwhile, voters in the Solano County city of Dixon rejected a proposed horse track and entertainment facility.
Both elections were close, and the land use battles in both cities appear far from over. The balloting may provide cautionary tales for planners, as both elections occurred after lengthy planning processes.
Price: $2.95Proposed Horse Track Goes Before Dixon Voters
1 March 2007 - 1:00am | Author: Paul ShigleyVoters in the northern Solano County city of Dixon will decide in April on a project that could change the nature of town: A horse racing track and entertainment center capable of handling events for up to 50,000 people, plus more than 1 million square feet of hotel, entertainment, retail and office development.
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