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SCOTUS Declines To Hear Sheetz Followup
But the Cal Supremes depublished the lower court ruling, so it's unclear whether broad mathematical calculations are still permissible.

William Fulton
3 days ago


Fanita Ranch Shot Down Again
Court says city illegally tried to end-run its own general plan. And just one inconsistency with the general plan can sink a project.

William Fulton
Jun 7


Union Says State Return-To-Work Order Requires CEQA Analysis
At a time when the controversial law is under attack, a state employees' union and a prominent CEQA attorney are seeking to expand it.

William Fulton
Jun 1


Judge Fines Huntington Beach $160,000 For Housing Law Violations
Plus, the city must pay $50,000 a month going forward if it does not pass a compliant housing elements. The Attorney General may go after other cities in the future

William Fulton
May 17


City Wins Latest Round In Santa Barbara Mission Housing Dispute
The developer said the city kept stalling the builder's remedy application. The city sid the developer never actually proved a "disapproval".

William Fulton
May 4


Squishy General Plan Language Has Consequences
Beyond that, where you stand depends on where you sit: Where is the "streetfront" in a suburban shopping center?

William Fulton
Apr 26


Cal Supremes Clip Coastal Commission's Wings
The court was forced to interpret the meaning of a confusing map in the Local Coastal Plan. The justices concluded that the project was outside any environmentally sensitive area.

William Fulton
Apr 26


Sacramento Civil Rights Group Loses Battle Over Public Housing Project
The city is proposing a specific plan that would destroy part of the historic project. But the court ruled that it was not required to consider an alternative plan put forth by advocates.

William Fulton
Apr 21


HOA Can Block Homeowner's Construction of Junior ADU
San Diego judge rules that prohibition on HOA bans of ADUs apply only to property zoned for single-family use.

William Fulton
Apr 13
Builder's Remedy Brings Dueling Lawsuits In Santa Cruz
A local developer's approval of one project got sued by neighbors, while the same developer sued the county for not approving a second project.

William Fulton
Apr 13
CEQA Firm Wins Attorney's Fees Case
Links to labor unions were too speculative to prove potential financial benefit -- and Housing Accountability Act argument also failed.

William Fulton
Mar 22
When Is A Fee Not A Fee?
When it's an in-lieu fee for affordable housing.

William Fulton
Mar 15
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