by William Fulton on Aug 13, 2017
CEQA, Community College District, Wildomar
Among other things, a 10-slide powerpoint isn't an LRDP. >>read more
by William Fulton on Aug 8, 2017
CEQA , High-Speed Rail, Railroads
State railroads -- like the High-Speed Rail project -- are not pre-empted by federal railroad law. >>read more
by William Fulton on Jul 15, 2017
Greenhouse gases, SANDAG, SB 375
Justices overturn lower court but can't say what adequate GHG analysis would be in the future. >>read more
by William Fulton on Jul 9, 2017
California Supreme Court, Coastal Commission, Exactions, Takings
In a blow to the Pacific Legal Foundation, the California Supreme Court rules that Encinitas landowners can't simultaneously sue and build. >>read more
by William Fulton on Jul 4, 2017
Ballot Box Zoning, Chain Stores, Malibu
Restricting chain stores via initiative isn't as easy as it looks. >>read more
by William Fulton on May 26, 2017
Findings, San Diego, Subdivision Map Act
In a new case from San Diego, the Fourth District says yes, overturning a judge who overturned the City Council. >>read more
by William Fulton on May 22, 2017
CEQA, College of San Mateo
Revised project on campus was a modification -- not a new project -- but First District rules that supplemental EIR was not sufficient. >>read more
by William Fulton on Apr 25, 2017
Coastal Commission, Permits, San Diego, Statute of Limitations
Appellate court overturns trial judge's ruling blocking Mission Beach structure. >>read more
by William Fulton on Apr 17, 2017
Coronado, Findings, Historic Preservation
Coronado bungalow was declared historic even though similar houses weren't, but appellate court says that's the city's decision. >>read more
Aptos, CEQA, Santa Cruz, zoning
If they can be implemented independently, it's not "piecemealing," Sixth District rules >>read more
by William Fulton on Apr 3, 2017
Banning Ranch, CEQA, Coastal Commission, ESHA, Newport Beach
Court overturns appellate court in controversial case about Banning Ranch in Newport Beach. >>read more
by William Fulton on Mar 5, 2017
Ballot Measures, Initiatives, Napa County , Oak Woodlands
Measure would have turned voluntary practices into mandatory requirements. >>read more
by William Fulton on Feb 27, 2017
Endangered Species
Delisting petition under California endangered species law not limited to after-listing changes, Supreme Court rules. >>read more
by William Fulton on Jan 9, 2017
Constitution, Initiatives, Walmart
Apple Valley accepted gift to pay for election without agendizing item. >>read more