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Long Island Central Pine Barrens Land Use Plan Takes Effect July 19

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On Friday, July 19, 2024, the updated Central Pine Barrens Comprehensive Land Use Plan (CLUP) goes into effect. The Central Pine Barrens Commission (Commission) adopted certain revisions to Articles IV–VI of the CLUP in April...more

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New Law Targets Legal Hurdles in Colorado Land Use Approvals

On May 30, 2024, Governor Jared Polis signed House Bill 24-1107 (HB24-1107) into law.  This bill implements two significant reforms applicable to legal challenges to land use approvals brought pursuant to Colorado Rule of...more

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Permit Conditions and Impact Fees Subject of Recent U.S. Supreme Court Decision

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The U.S. Supreme Court in April 2024 issued a unanimous decision in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California (144 S. Ct. 893), concluding that the "Takings Clause" in the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution applies to...more

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Zoning and Development Newsletter - January 2024

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Welcome to the Third Issue of Sullivan’s Zoning and Development Newsletter- This newsletter is a collaboration between members of our Permitting & Land Use Practice Group and the Litigation Department, in order to provide...more

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The New Year Brings New Land Use Court to Rhode Island

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The Land Use Calendar will primarily cover appeals from decisions of local review boards such as zoning boards, appeals relating to development applications, and appeals from the enactment or amendment of zoning ordinances....more

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Buying and Selling Real Estate in Costa Rica (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COSTA RICAN LAW - General - Real estate law in Costa Rica is governed by the principles established in the Costa Rican Civil Code for acquiring, selling, and disposing of ...more

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"Yes in God's Back Yard" Legislation Is the Next Tool to Battle the Housing Crisis

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On October 11, 2023, Governor Newsom signed SB 4, the Affordable Housing on Faith Lands Act (also known as "Yes in God's Back Yard" (YIGBY)), which promises to be one of the momentous housing bills of 2023. Sponsored by...more

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City of Lafayette, Represented by Coblentz Patch Duffy & Bass, Prevails in Litigation Clarifying Relationship Between Housing...

In a decision partially published on November 30, 2022, Save Lafayette v. City of Lafayette, the First Appellate District Court of Appeal upheld the City of Lafayette’s approval of the Terraces of Lafayette (the “Project”), a...more

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If You Don’t Use It, You May Lose It: Land Development Approvals

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Picture this scenario: You have a residential development project that had conceptual approval from the local Planning Board two years ago. Under the local laws that existed when you applied for your approval, you were...more

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Zoning and Development Newsletter - March 2023

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Sullivan is pleased to release the first issue of its Zoning and Development Newsletter, a collaboration between members of our Permitting & Land Use Practice Group and the Litigation Department, in order to provide our...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Costa Rica (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COSTA RICAN LAW - General - Real estate law in Costa Rica is governed by the principles established in the Costa Rican Civil Code for acquiring, selling and in any way...more

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Lineamientos para la implementación de bosques urbanos en Bogotá

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La Secretaría Distrital de Ambiente de Bogotá expidió la Resolución No. 5531 del 23 de diciembre de 2022 por medio de la cual estableció los lineamientos para la implementación de bosques urbanos....more

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City Properly Exempted Project from Certain Local Development Standards Under Density Bonus Law

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The City did not abuse its discretion in finding a residential project to be consistent with the City’s development standards since the project qualified for exemption from those standards under the Density Bonus Law. Bankers...more

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Gentrification Not a Valid Basis For Fair Housing Act Claim

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A claim of disparate impact based on gentrification in predominantly minority communities is not cognizable under the Fair Housing Act. Crenshaw Subway Coalition v. City of Los Angeles, 75 Cal.App.5th 917 (2022). A...more

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California Allows Housing on Commercial Lands, Limits Required Parking

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In what has become a near-annual ritual, California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law a large package of bills aimed at addressing the state’s glaring housing shortage. This Update summarizes two key bills in this...more

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Vermont Supreme Court Revisits Question of Act 250 Jurisdiction in “One-Acre Towns”

On February 11, 2022, the Vermont Supreme Court revised its analysis in the Snowstone appeal addressing the question of when development triggers Act 250 jurisdiction in so‑called “one-acre towns.” ...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Costa Rica (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COSTA RICAN LAW - General - Real estate law in Costa Rica is governed by the principles established in the Costa Rican Civil Code for acquiring, selling and in any way disposing...more

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Governor DeSantis Signs Bill Increasing Acreage for “Small-Scale” Comprehensive Plan Amendments

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On June 29, 2021, Governor DeSantis signed into law HB 487, which increases the maximum acreage of a small-scale comprehensive plan amendment from 10 acres to 50 acres. It also increases the maximum acreage for a small-scale...more

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NYC Council Approves Proposal to Mandate Racial Equity Reports for Certain Land Use Applications

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On June 17, the New York City Council approved legislation (Intro. No. 1572-B of 2019) that would require specific land use applications to include "racial equity reports." Under the law, which would go into effect on June 1,...more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - June 2021 #4

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California to extend eviction ban, pay back rent for tenants - Associated Press – June 25 - California will ban evictions for unpaid rent through the end of September and pay off all back rent for eligible tenants...more

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New York City Council to Require 'Racial Equity Reports' for Many Land Use Applications

The New York City Council on June 17 approved legislation that would mandate a “racial equity report” in connection with many rezonings, special permits and other land use applications submitted on or after June 1, 2022. ...more

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2020 Land Use and Development Case Summaries

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Below are summaries of the key California and Ninth Circuit land use and development cases decided in 2020. Each case name is linked to our more extensive discussion of the case on the Land Use & Development Law Report. 1....more

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Sustainable Development and Land Use Update - January 2021 #4

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California lawmakers vote to extend COVID-19 eviction protections through June - Los Angeles Times – January 28 - Californians facing financial hardship because of the COVID-19 pandemic will be protected from eviction...more

International Lawyers Network

Buying and Selling Real Estate in Costa Rica (Updated)

KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER COSTA RICAN LAW - General - Real estate law in Costa Rica is governed by the principles established in the Costa Rican Civil Code for acquiring, selling and in any way...more

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Maine Law Court Restricts Use of Easements for Development Permits

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Recently,  the Maine Supreme Judicial Court (the Law Court) issued a decision that could impact developers’ ability to apply for development permits if the developer proposes to use property over which the developer has only...more

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