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Can California Accelerate Housing Construction? Newsom Proposal May Have a Chance.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a proposal to
accelerate housing development by removing regulatory barriers and streamlining
the permit approval process. This initiative, part of the May Budget Revision,
attempts to address delays in housing construction, particularly in high-demand
coastal and urban areas.
A central feature of the proposal is the alignment of the
California Coastal Commission’s permitting timelines ...Read More
What is “Meaningful” Consultation with Tribes Under AB 52?
Earlier this year, the First District Court of Appeal issued
the first published opinion interpreting Assembly Bill 52 (AB 52), which
governs tribal consultation procedures under the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA). In Koi Nation of Northern California v. City of
Clearlake (Cal. Ct. App., Mar. 14, 2025, No. A169438), the Court held that
the City’s failure to conduct “meaningful” ...Read More
All Pending Federal Regulations Put On Hold
Newly inaugurated President Trump placed a hold on all new and pending federal regulations. The order says federal agencies may not initiate regulations, have to halt those in process, and consider not enforcing for 60 days those recently enacted.
See the Executive Order HERE.
Ryan Thomason Rejoins Mitchell Chadwick LLP
After a one-year absence, Ryan Thomason rejoins Mitchell Chadwick as Senior Counsel.
Ryan is an experienced attorney specializing in environmental law, natural resources development, and land use entitlements. He offers comprehensive guidance to clients in various aspects of project development, including securing conditional use permits, amending general plans, changes in zoning, subdivision maps, and ...Read More
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