L.A. judge rules that Pasadena can't rely on self-certification to avoid builder's remedy, even though application was filed before passage of AB 1886

Developer's argument that Local Coastal Program is a purely local policy that builders remedy can end-run falls flat.

The moves reflect a new focus by the state on making sure rezonings required by housing elements reach the finish line.

Huntington Beach Loses Anti-SLAPP Motion Against State

The county approved the project and drew a CEQA lawsuit from the Sierra Club. Then it imposed a moratorium and drew another lawsuit from the developer.

Cal Supremes say test for Class 1 (minor) exemption is the nature of the change, not the risk of environmental harm

But the Cal Supremes depublished the lower court ruling, so it's unclear whether broad mathematical calculations are still permissible.

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

At a time when the controversial law is under attack, a state employees' union and a prominent CEQA attorney are seeking to expand it.

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

The developer said the city kept stalling the builder's remedy application. The city sid the developer never actually proved a "disapproval".

Beyond that, where you stand depends on where you sit: Where is the "streetfront" in a suburban shopping center?