Bay Planning Coalition, in collaboration with the California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference, and the East Bay Economic Development Alliance, developed a letter in support of petition for review in the case of San Francisco Baykeeper, Inc. v. California State Lands Commission et al. Read the full letter by clicking here.
Continue ReadingLand Use News from Wendel Rosen Oakland Proposed Developer Fees Summary January 25, 2016 Unlike most large Bay Area cities, Oakland has not charged development impact fees to pay for affordable housing, but that is likely to change soon. The ramifications of a proposal to impose fees on new residential and commercial development in Oakland […]
Continue ReadingThe California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development We’ve posted an article to our California Land Use & Development Law Report on developments that we think will be of interest to you. Our report publishes articles on recent legal and policy developments in the field of land use, environmental impact […]
Continue ReadingJanuary 13, 2016 SPECIAL STATE LEGISLATIVE EDITION Jessica Gauger, State Legislative Advocate CASA State Legislative Advocate Jessica Gauger gives us a glimpse into the activities taking place in our State Capitol. 2016 Legislation Session Commences January 4 marked the start of the 2016 legislative session with legislators returning to Sacramento after a three month hiatus […]
Continue ReadingThe Industrial Association is fortunate to have David Cooke, Partner at Allen Matkins Law Firm, as their January Forum Speaker on JANUARY 21, 2016. Mr. Cooke will be discussing new regulations and proposed regulations on various important environmental topics. Please note this is a Thursday and the meeting will begin at 11:00 AM. At the door registrations will be $45 […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board: Click here to view the Notice of Revised Schedule of Public Hearings to determine to Issue a Cease and Desist Order against The West Side Irrigation District (WSID)-Old River tributary to San Joaquin River, San Joaquin County; and to determine whether to Impose Administrative Civil […]
Continue ReadingRegulatory Program’s 2016 Open House coming to a location near you The USACE San Francisco Regulatory Team invites the public to the Regulatory Program’s 2016 Open House at nearby locations in the Bay Area! Meet the team and listen as they discuss program objectives, permit applications, and other topics of interest in your area and throughout […]
Continue ReadingView the print-friendly version The California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development We’ve posted an article to our California Land Use & Development Law Report on developments that we think will be of interest to you. Our report publishes articles on recent legal and policy developments in the field of […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Supreme Court Rejects CEQA Guideline Requiring Analysis of the Existing Environment’s Impacts on a Proposed Project A unanimous California Supreme Court has held that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) generally does not require an analysis of how existing environmental conditions will impact a project’s future users or residents. The Court invalidated a CEQA […]
Continue ReadingWhat the Toxic Substances Control Act Overhaul Means to Manufacturers The U.S. Senate passed the long-pending bill (S. 697) to overhaul the Toxic Substances Control Act, which will bolster the government’s power to regulate a wide variety of chemicals. The practical effect of the Frank R. Lautenberg Chemical Safety for the 21st Century Act will […]
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