California Land Use & Development Law Report
California Land Use & Development Law Report
California Land Use & Development Law Report offers insights into legal issues relating to development and use of land and federal, state and local permitting and approval processes.
February 20, 2024
Real Estate
Implied Easement May Effectively Preclude Any Practical Use by the Owner of the Burdened Property
The Supreme Court of California held that implied easements may preclude most practical uses by the owner of the property subject to the easement if there is clear evidence of intent to create such an easement at the time of the property division. Romero v. Shih, 15 Cal. 5th 680 (2024).
July 26, 2022
Planning and Zoning
Environmental and Land Use Litigation
California Courts Lack Jurisdiction to Hear Challenges to Regional Housing Needs Allocations
The Fourth District Court of Appeal held that California courts do not have jurisdiction to adjudicate claims involving objections to regional housing needs assessment (RHNA) allocations. City of Coronado v. San Diego Association of Governments, 80 Cal. App. 5th 21 (2022).
July 15, 2021
California Coastal Act
Planning and Zoning