Elk Grove dispute highlights question in density bonus law over whether a specific plan's ground-floor retail standard is a "fundamental land use zoning standard" that can't be waived -- if such a thing exists.

Attorney General Rob Bonta released a guidance document for ensuring that projects in high wildfire risk areas adhere to CEQA requirements.

Stepping into a longstanding dispute over fire protection service in Tracy, the San Joaquin LAFCO gets its wings clipped for trying to impose a proactive "detachment" policy.

The California APA presented 30 awards in 16 categories on October 3.

Local governments must put together a report each year on progress toward housing goals. The state uses them to monitor the locals. But can locals use this information to their advantage too?

San Diego County and the City of San Diego approved a plan to add 10,000 affordable units to the housing stock by 2030.

LA Metro wins case against Bonaventure Hotel, whose construction 50 years ago removed LA's original subway tunnel.

SB 35 lawsuit -- and HCD action -- still pending despite agreement between city, developer, and neighbors.

The two laws provide developers with different paths for developing housing on commercial land where local zoning doesn't permit residential units.

This week's APA conference is located across the street from the "happiest place on earth" -- with "place" in very ironic quotes. Here's what Disneyland, and Disney's latest "imagineering" efforts mean for planning today.

The San Diego City Council approved reforms intended to improve diversity and organization within 42 neighborhood planning groups.

CP&DR Vol. 37 No. 9 September 2022