Solano County
Air Base Compatibility Plan Upheld Over Developer's Objection
4 September 2008 - 1:07pm | Author: CP&DR Staff
An appellate court has upheld an airport land use compatibility plan that a Solano County landowner argued was overly restrictive.
The court rejected the landowner’s contention that Solano County’s Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan (TALUP) was inconsistent with an Air Force plan because the TALUP used a tighter noise threshold and assumed greater airport use than did the Air Force. The court found nothing in state law that prevented the country from being more restrictive of growth around an airport.
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The court rejected the landowner’s contention that Solano County’s Travis Air Force Base Land Use Compatibility Plan (TALUP) was inconsistent with an Air Force plan because the TALUP used a tighter noise threshold and assumed greater airport use than did the Air Force. The court found nothing in state law that prevented the country from being more restrictive of growth around an airport.
Price: $2.95Court Defers On General Plan, Density Bonuses
24 September 2007 - 12:55pm | Author: Paul Shigley
In a decision deferential to city officials, an appellate court has upheld the City of Vacaville’s approval of an 860-acre project as compatible with the general plan. The decision also provides the first published ruling on the recently amended state density bonus law, which the court applies very broadly.Price: $2.95 » read more | add to cart
Price: $2.95CEQA Exemption Is 'Common Sense,' Says High Court
22 June 2007 - 4:37pm | Author: Paul Shigley
The California Supreme Court has ruled that an airport land use compatibility plan qualifies for a “common sense” exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act.
Perhaps more importantly, the court opened the door for the first time to the idea that displacement of development — often an arguable consequence of a plan that favors one type of development over another — might be an issue that should be analyzed under CEQA.Price: $2.95 » read more | add to cart
Perhaps more importantly, the court opened the door for the first time to the idea that displacement of development — often an arguable consequence of a plan that favors one type of development over another — might be an issue that should be analyzed under CEQA.
Price: $2.95Sierra Madre, Dixon Voters Say 'No' To Development
7 May 2007 - 3:21pm | Author: Paul ShigleyVoters in two small towns rejected development during special elections in April. Voters in the San Gabriel Valley city of Sierra Madre approved a referendum that requires projects of a certain size in downtown to go before voters. Meanwhile, voters in the Solano County city of Dixon rejected a proposed horse track and entertainment facility.
Both elections were close, and the land use battles in both cities appear far from over. The balloting may provide cautionary tales for planners, as both elections occurred after lengthy planning processes.
Price: $2.95Proposed Horse Track Goes Before Dixon Voters
1 March 2007 - 1:00am | Author: Paul ShigleyVoters in the northern Solano County city of Dixon will decide in April on a project that could change the nature of town: A horse racing track and entertainment center capable of handling events for up to 50,000 people, plus more than 1 million square feet of hotel, entertainment, retail and office development.
Price: $2.95State High Court Rejects Pre-1893 Subdivisions
1 March 2003 - 1:00am | Author: Paul ShigleyIn its first ruling directly addressing the validity of "antiquated subdivisions," the California Supreme Court has held that maps recorded prior to adoption of the first precursor to the Subdivision Map Act in 1893 do not create legal parcels for today’s purposes.
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