Category: Land Use
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Proposition 45: CEQA and Streamlined Processing of Essential Projects
The State of California November ballot includes several propositions for voters to consider. Among them, Proposition 45, the Building an Affordable California Act (Prop 45), stands out because it proposes changes to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The initiative seeks to streamline the permitting process for designated “essential projects.”
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What’s Next for Battery Storage in Monterey County?
The battery fire at Moss Landing in January made headlines and raised many questions regarding the history an of battery storage in Monterey County and the State of California. Following the January 2025 battery storage fire at the Moss Landing power plant, lawmakers, regulatory agencies, and citizens have been actively addressing the aftermath and the…
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CEQA and California’s Housing Crisis
California lawmakers are taking action to move toward housing affordability with a bill that exempts infill housing projects that satisfy certain criteria from environmental review. The California Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee on April 30, 2025, voted 8 – 0 to pass a bill that would exempt most new infill housing developments from the California…
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Legislative Relief for Unpermitted Accessory Dwelling Units
Imagine purchasing a property, only to find out that an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on the land, which has existed for decades, was never permitted. This scenario can turn into a stressful and costly experience, as you may face code enforcement actions, potential fines, and obstacles to securing new permits for further improvements on your…