Aug 22, 2010
If you or your organization operates a homeownership program that markets, offers, or packages loans for homebuyers, you may be subject to SB 36 and SAFE Act Requirements. Download the PDF: “Is Your Homeownership Program SAFE?”
Jun 22, 2010
The new Guidelines adopted on June 2, 2010, by the Bay Area Air District, contain new criteria for analyzing the air quality impacts of development projects under CEQA, in particular related to greehouse gas emissions and the health risks of projects. Download the...
Mar 5, 2010
The Palmer decision has significant implications for local inclusionary ordinances. While the case only affects rental housing, communities should amend their local inclusionary ordinances to address Palmer. Download the PDF: “Cities and Counties Need to Amend Local...
Dec 15, 2009
On January 1, 2010, SB 93 will take effect, making it more difficult for redevelopment agencies to fund public improvements located entirely outside of and not contiguousto a redevelopment project area. Download the PDF: “Redevelopment: SB 93 – Challenges to...
Aug 4, 2009
Health and Safety Code section 33684 was added to the Community Redevelopment Law (the “CRL”) by AB 1389 on September 30, 2008. Download the PDF: “Redevelopment: Passthrough Reports Due Oct 1st“
Jul 23, 2009
In Palmer/Sixth Street Properties LP v. City of Los Angeles, decided on July 22, 2009, the California Court of Appeal for the Second District held that a condition of approval requiring 60 affordable units in a 350-unit rental project violated the Costa-Hawkins Act,...
