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Yet More Detail for EIRs
Cal Supremes require stronger connection between air quality and health in Friant Ranch EIR.

William Fulton
Jan 8, 2019
You Can't Sue Over Policies They Haven't Violated Yet
Plumas enviros may be suspicious of the county's general plan policies, but that's not enough to win.

William Fulton
Dec 23, 2018
School Fee Study Flunks The Test
Campbell developer gets $499,000 refund.

William Fulton
Dec 23, 2018
Lay Comments on Aesthetics Trigger EIR
In another Dollar General case, appellate court also says historic review is not a substitute for CEQA.

William Fulton
Dec 20, 2018
When Does Guidance Become A Threshold?
The Fourth District rules that San Diego County created a significance threshold for GHG emissions -- even though the threshold was supposedly a recommended method never adopted by the county.

William Fulton
Oct 23, 2018
Kavanaugh Misses Oral Argument on Two Major Land-Use Cases
With 4-4 ties looming, court will have to decide whether to rehear cases.

William Fulton
Oct 10, 2018
Housing Element EIR Can Use Future Baseline
It's a policy document that accommodates growth rather than inducing it, appellate court says.

William Fulton
Sep 10, 2018
Hollywood Target: CEQA Inside-Out
Appellate Court gives green light to complete half-built project after rejecting plaintiff's CEQA arguments.

William Fulton
Sep 4, 2018
Temporary Zoning-GP Inconsistency Is OK, Cal Supremes Rule
Referendum that repeals zoning ordinance cannot be knocked off the ballot of a city has the ability to quickly reconcile the inconsistency.

William Fulton
Aug 27, 2018
Development Agreements Can't Be Passed By Initiative
Appellate court says negotiation with local government is an essential part of the process.

William Fulton
Aug 26, 2018
Fact-Based Comments Carry The Day In Fremont
Objections to townhome project were not just opinion, appellate court rules -- thus opening the way for an environmental impact report.

William Fulton
Aug 14, 2018
SLO County Vineyard Well Permits Don't Require CEQA Analysis
In a blow to enviromentalists, appellate court says groundwater supply issues must be dealt with under state groundwater act, not well permits designed to deal with water quality.

William Fulton
Jul 31, 2018
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