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Legal Digest


Judge Upholds L.A.'s Transit-Oriented Communities Guidelines
Additional incentives on two Westside projects don't exceed Planning Department's power under Measure JJJ.
William Fulton
Aug 17, 2021
Legal Briefs: Cal Supremes Won't Take SB 35 Case
The high court's ruling appears to clear the way for construction of a 260-unit apartment building in the Spengler's parking lot in Berkeley.
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Aug 3, 2021


Another CEQA Loss For UC Berkeley
In ruling about new building, trial judge says UC can't "analyze an increase in student enrollment without admitting that increasing student enrollment is a project subject to review."
William Fulton
Jul 18, 2021
Lesser Streamlining Act Notice Is Sufficient
Court Upholds "Deemed Approved" Status for Mobile Home Expansions in San Juan Capistrano.
William Fulton
Jul 5, 2021
Supreme Court Makes Takings Cases Easier
In a case from San Francisco, high court punches another hole in the Williamson County doctrine.
William Fulton
Jun 29, 2021
Another CEQA-In-Reverse Case
Appellate court strikes down CEQA challenge on bridge project, saying the impact of wildfire safety issues on the project isn't a topic of analysis.
William Fulton
Jun 21, 2021
Judge Says SB 330 Applies To Referendums
Though not a precedent, the case shoots down voter rejection of housing project in Oceanside.
William Fulton
May 23, 2021
Short-Term Vacation Rental Regulation Subject To Coastal Act
In a case from Santa Barbara, an appellate court ruled that such regulations are a "development" that must be dealt with in the Local Coastal Plan or through a Coastal Development Permit.
William Fulton
May 17, 2021
El Dorado Ballot Measure Conflicts With General Plan
Court also concludes the requirement calling for all roads to be built before any private development is constructed runs afoul of the
William Fulton
May 11, 2021
Napa Quarry Wins Appellate Court Approval After 13 Years
Methodological differences are not CEQA issues, court rules.
William Fulton
May 3, 2021
SB 35 Upheld By Appellate Court
First District says SB 35 doesn't interfere with local powers and trumps Berkeley's historic preservation law regarding the West Berkeley Shellmound.
William Fulton
Apr 26, 2021


Landowner Wins Takings Victory In Santa Barbara
Flat denial of blufftop house meant the "futility exception" was in play. Cost to the city: $3.4 million and counting.
William Fulton
Mar 21, 2021
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