For property owners in California’s coastal zone hoping to rebuild after the wildfires in the Los Angeles area, including the Pacific Palisades and Malibu, obtaining building permits from their local government may not be...more
Governor Gavin Newsom stepped up his intervention on the California Coastal Commission last Monday, chiding the agency for providing “legally erroneous guidance” that threatens to create confusion and delay the rebuilding...more
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a controversial bill – Assembly Bill (AB) 98 – that will impact all warehouse developments, regardless of whether there are any sensitive receptors near the potential warehouse site....more
In recent years, the California Legislature has enacted bills that reduce local control over the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs). Recent examples include legislation...more
With the state facing a severe housing crisis, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a bill into law that will make it easier for universities and other housing developers to build housing and overcome lawsuits from local residents...more