Recently, Maine Governor Janet Mills signed legislation renewing and expanding Maine’s New Markets Capital Investment Program and Historic Tax Credit Program. These changes should be welcomed by businesses, nonprofits, and...more
In a state with as rich a history as New Jersey, new business projects can quickly be sidetracked or delayed by rules meant to encourage historical preservation. New businesses must plan for potential delays when developing...more
The California Court of Appeal issued a unanimous decision that will have lasting, positive implications for developers utilizing SB 35. SB 35 (Cal. Gov't Code Sec. 65913.4) requires cities and counties to quickly and...more
The Ballard Spahr Zoning and Land Use Team is continuing to monitor all aspects of the Philadelphia land use approval process during the COVID-19 emergency, including the issuance of zoning and building permits, regulation of...more
In SEQRA litigation, there is an oft-quoted proposition that the Lead Agency may not abdicate or defer its responsibilities under SEQRA to another agency. See Riverkeeper, Inc. v. Planning Bd. of Town of Se., 9 N.Y.3d 219,...more