by William Fulton on Jul 15, 2024
CEQA, Endangered Species, Infill, Lafayette, Tustin
A nearby office-building owner challenged the infill exemption on a condo project, claiming rare species were in the vicinity. In a case of dueling biologists, the Court of Appeal ruled that the species weren't rare enough to qualify.
by William Fulton on Dec 3, 2022
CEQA, Housing , Housing Accountability Act, Lafayette, Permit Streamlining Act
The latest twist in the strange tale of Terraces of Lafayette could have huge implications statewide.
by Sarah Klearman on Sep 26, 2020
CEQA, Housing, Lafayette, YIMBY
Terraces Of Lafayette, featuring in Golden Gates, moves forward at final SB 330 council meeting, but opponents have filed a new CEQA lawsuit.
by William Fulton on Feb 25, 2018
Consistency, General plan, Lafayette, Referendum, Zoning
Repealing a zoning ordinances doesn't create an inconsistency with the general plan because it "doesn't enact anything". >>read more
