Geoffrey L. Robinson Of Counsel

In a dispute over a traffic impact fee imposed on a residential building permit by El Dorado County, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously rejected the long-standing position of California and other state courts that the Takings Clause of the U.S. Constitution applies differently when permit conditions are imposed legislatively rather than administratively.

This comprehensive book provides an up-to-date summary and analysis of California's complex land use and planning laws. Cited by the California Supreme Court and numerous appellate courts and assigned at law schools across the state, it has been an authoritative resource for over 40 years.

A recent decision highlights the importance of strict compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act’s requirement that findings be made every five years concerning unexpended fees.

On June 2, 2021, in response to a written request by a coalition of local government agencies, California Governor Newsom announced that N-29-20 will not terminate on June 15, and that state and local agencies can continue to conduct virtual public meetings as needed.

A comprehensive guide to judicial review of state and local agency decisions, including in-depth treatment of applicable standards of review.

A 90-minute multi-panelist briefing on the recent evolution of land use, planning, CEQA, and environmental law in California.

A 90-minute multi-panelist briefing on the recent evolution of land use, planning, CEQA, and environmental law in California.

2018 has been another eventful year in the evolution of land use and planning law in California.

2017 has been another eventful year in the development of land use and planning law in California.