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Department of Commerce Denies Orange County’s Vision 2050 Development Plans

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On June 3, 2025, the Orange County Board of County Commissioners voted to adopt the County’s highly anticipated Vision 2050 Comprehensive Plan and accompanying Orange Code, setting a new regulatory framework to guide growth...more

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Florida Legislature Tightens Land Use Regulations with Senate Bill 1080

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Senate Bill 1080 (SB 1080) makes several pro-property rights changes to Florida Statutes that affect local governments’ ability to regulate land use. The bill amends the application and approval process for development...more

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Land Condominiums: A Powerful Tool for Accelerated Development and Financing Flexibility

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As developers navigate increasingly complex regulatory, financing, and entitlement environments, flexible legal structures that align with both zoning and capital markets are more essential than ever. One such underutilized...more

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Navigating the New Philadelphia Real Estate Landscape: Recent Legislative Changes Affect Development and Zoning

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In the last legislative session, the Philadelphia City Council passed several significant bills affecting real estate development and zoning, which are important for property owners and developers to understand....more

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Massachusetts Appeals Court Curbs Zoning Board Discretion in Special Permit Denial

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The various approvals, permits, orders of conditions, and the like that may be required to proceed with work on a given project can seem daunting at times.  And when a project’s proposed use is not automatically authorized...more

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck

AB 130 Accelerates the Permit Streamlining Act

This is the fourth update in our series covering AB 130 and SB 131, two bills that work substantive changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and California housing law. Click here to learn more about other...more

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Siting Energy and Transmission Line Projects in Arizona: 2025

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While Arizona's patchwork of jurisdictions creates complexity, early engagement with regulators and careful project design can enable project proponents to navigate these challenges successfully, particularly given the...more

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AB 130 and SB 131 Include Updates to Major California Housing Laws

On June 30, 2025, two budget trailer bills — Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131) — were signed by Governor Newsom and went into effect immediately. In addition to significant modifications to the...more

Foley Hoag LLP - Energy & Climate Counsel

MA Appeals Court Sets New Precedent Protecting Solar Development in Local Permitting

A recent decision of the Massachusetts Appeals Court sets an important precedent in favor of solar development in the Commonwealth. In Sunpin Energy Services, LLC v. Zoning Board of Appeals of Petersham, the court unanimously...more

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Major pro-housing CEQA reform legislation signed into California law

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On June 30, 2025, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 130 (AB 130) and Senate Bill 131 (SB 131), both of which took effect immediately....more

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Orange County Ordinance Suspending Certain Development Applications Expires

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We previously reported on Orange County’s Ordinance temporarily suspending applications for comprehensive plan text and map amendments, rezonings, and special exceptions. The temporary suspension is no longer in effect....more

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SB 180 Passes Despite Opposition: What It Means for Florida Development

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Senate Bill 180 (SB 180), a comprehensive act related to emergencies, includes restrictions on county or municipal regulations after certain natural emergencies. In particular, SB 180 provides that...more

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Governor Approves SB 784: Platting Reform in Florida

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On June 20, 2025, Governor DeSantis approved the final version of SB 784 which removed certain timing requirements. In our article titled "SB 784: Platting Reform in Florida," published on June 18, 2025, we included two...more

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From Permits to Penalties: A Deep Dive Into Coastal Development Law

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The California Coastal Act (The Act) is a critical piece of legislation impacting countless developers and homeowners within the coastal zones of California. Understanding the intricacies of The Act is pivotal for anyone...more

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You Can’t Have Two Main Characters

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In a June 13, 2025 decision, the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court held that a municipality impermissibly granted conditional use approval to an oil and gas well pad and interconnect facility on tax lots that were already...more

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Rebuilding After Wildfires: The Role of the California Coastal Commission

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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

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SB 937: Deferral of Residential Development Impact Fees

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Senate Bill (SB) 937 (Wiener) went into effect on January 1, 2025. SB 937 eases the financial burden on residential developers by prohibiting local agencies from imposing fees on specified residential development projects...more

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From Lottery to Launch: What Comes Next for Minnesota Cannabis Licensees

On June 5, 2025, the Minnesota Office of Cannabis Management (“OCM”) held its first lottery for applicants seeking cannabis business license types that are available in limited quantities. This marks the first grant of...more

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Land Use Matters | May 2025 | CEQA Appellate Decisions & Other Legal Developments

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City of Los Angeles - Expedited and Streamlined Review Process for Community Rebuilding - On March 18, 2025, Mayor Karen Bass issued Revised Emergency Executive Order No. 1 (EO 1) directing the Department of City Planning,...more

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2025 Louisiana Legislative Session: House Bill Proposed to Regulate Solar Facilities

House Bill No. 615 has been proposed in the 2025 Louisiana Legislative Session that would provide for the regulation of solar facilities. HB 615 would establish notice, permitting, and siting requirements for solar power...more

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More good news for housing production: Mass. Appeals Court rules legislative permit extensions stack on top of equitable tolling

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Last week, in an important decision for land-use and development lawyers, the Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled in Palmer Renewable Energy, LLC v. Zoning Bd. of Appeals of Springfield that permit extensions granted by the...more

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[Event] The Kentucky New Energy Summit - June 9th, Lexington, KY

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The Mid-Atlantic Renewable Energy Coalition (MAREC Action) and Bricker Graydon invite you to join us for an engaging event exploring the future of energy policy in Kentucky. Discover how an “all of the above” energy strategy...more

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Zoning and Legal Compliance: Key to Successful Downtown Development

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For developers, adeptly navigating the intricate web of zoning laws and regulations is paramount to ensuring that projects not only comply with local ordinances but also align with community standards....more

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Loudoun County Eliminates By-Right Use for Data Centers, Increasing Development Hurdles

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At its March 18, 2025, business meeting, the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors voted 7-2 to approve a Zoning Ordinance amendment making data centers a special exception use in zoning districts in which they were previously...more

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Navigating Historical Preservation Laws: A Guide for New Jersey Businesses

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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

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