Legal Alerts Jan 19, 2023
In With the New – Part One
BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023
Land development is subject to a complex array of federal, state and local regulatory requirements and intense government scrutiny. Understanding the interplay of the various development, planning and zoning laws — and assuring compliance with all applicable rules — requires deep regulatory knowledge, legal skill and experience.
Comprised of attorneys from all relevant practice areas, including our Environmental Law and Natural Resources Litigation, Municipal Law, Public Finance, and Telecommunications practices, among others, Best Best & Krieger LLP’s multi-disciplinary Land Use, Planning & Zoning team provides comprehensive, cost-efficient guidance. We advise on issues including public-private partnerships; commercial, industrial and residential, in-fill and mixed-use developments; infrastructure/project finance; open-space acquisitions; habitat preservation and conservation easements; and compliance with CEQA, NEPA and other regulatory requirements.
Representing cities, public agencies, private developers and landowners, we establish, oversee and serve as project management leaders for large projects, assuring that the many, varied and complicated issues are addressed by the most qualified, highly experienced attorneys. In that capacity, we advise clients regarding the practical consequences of their decisions and assist them in arriving at the best solutions to meet their goals.
Comprehensive Service
BB&K Land Use, Planning & Zoning attorneys advise on land acquisition, development, regulation and implementation of general and specific plans and plan amendments, zone changes, subdivisions, conditional use permits, variances and other planning entitlements. We also regularly review zoning ordinances, specific plan documents and CEQA documents for our city clients and their boards and commissions, as well as assist clients with legal review of other specialized land use and entitlement matters, including:
Additionally, we represent clients in land use, permitting, zoning and environmental litigation, as well as assert and defend our clients’ interests before regulatory bodies.
BB&K’s New Law Guidance for a Well-Informed Start to 2023
Court Invalidates City’s Attempts to “Evade” Martin
The 13th of "Best Law Firms" Includes New National Tier 3 Ranking for BB&K
Three Attorneys Awarded a “Lawyer of the Year” Designation
Religious Properties Can Now Cut Parking by up to 50% When Building Affordable Housing
Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Honorees Selected for Achievements in Real Estate, Land Use, Employment, Litigation, Government Affairs and More
California Cities and Homeless Efforts to Benefit From SB 197
Los Angeles Business Journal Honors Standout Legal Talent
BB&K’s Ellen Grover and Josh Newton Present Lorman Education Services Webinar
Daily Journal Article Highlights Anne Branham’s Reading Goals and Achievements
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Three Attorneys Named to Super Lawyers List
BB&K's Alisha Winterswyk and Todd Leishman to Discuss New Statutory and Case Law at Event
BB&K's New Law Guidance for a Happy New Year
Additional 2022 Leadership Updates Involving Managing Partner and Executive Committee
BB&K's Lauren Langer and Todd Leishman to Discuss Affordable Housing at Virtual Event
Numerous Other Gains in 12th Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers® Rankings
Robert Hargreaves and Henry Welles Named to Palm Springs Life Magazine’s 2021 Top Lawyers List
Bill to Allow Lot Splits and Two-Unit Projects By-Right in Single-Family Zones Passes in Legislature and Awaits Governor Approval
3 Named “Lawyer of the Year” and 4 Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Graduates of Leadership Riverside go on to advocate for betterment of Riverside
Thorough, Fact-finding Due Diligence Mitigates Risks, Writes Real Estate Attorney Nancy Park in PublicCEO
Attorneys Honored by Legal Industry
Megan Garibaldi, Ryan Guiboa and Jennifer Misetich on 2021 List
A Q&A With BB&K Of Counsel Todd Leishman and Partner Alisha Winterswyk
Of Counsel Has Robust City Attorney and Public Agency Law Experience
BB&K Attorneys Spanning Across Los Angeles and Irvine Receive 2021 Honor
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program's 35th Annual Land Use Law & Planning Conference
Part 2: New Laws Impacting California Public Agencies for 2021
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Feature on Brown, the Krieger Meritorious Service Award Winner
California’s AB 168 Adds Requirements to Approval Process
Palm Springs Life Magazine Recognizes Henry Welles and Robert Hargreaves
Argent Communications Group
Annual U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers List
Three Named “Lawyers of the Year” and One Included on “Ones to Watch” List
Sacramento Magazine Annual List Based on Peer Votes
BB&K Attorneys Honored by Legal Industry
Partner Megan Garibaldi and Associate Ryan Guiboa Return to Prestigious List
Continuing Education of the Bar
California Planning & Development Report Covers Open Meeting Law Changes
BB&K Free Webinar
Land Use, Telecommunications, Environmental and More
The “4-Plex Bill” Meant to Address the Housing Crisis Couldn’t Muster Enough Support
UCLA Extension Public Policy Program
Nine BB&K Attorneys Earn Recognition
Part 2: California Laws Impacting Public Agencies for 2020
Award Recognizes Leadership
U.S. News-Best Lawyers in America Annual List Recognizes Many of the Firm’s Premier Practice Areas
Part 6: New California Housing Laws
Part 1: New California Housing Laws
Union of Medical Marijuana Patients, Inc. v. City of San Diego
Including Seven Named as “Lawyer of the Year”
Annual List Acknowledges Attorneys for Professional Achievements
Henry Welles and Robert Hargreaves Selected by Palm Springs Life Magazine
Partner Megan Garibaldi and Associate Ryan Guiboa
Sacramento Business Journal Promotes Program
Listen to Partner Gail Karish’s National Planning Conference Presentation in a GovLove Podcast
Eric Garner’s Updates to Text on Historical, Legal and Policy Issues Affecting California Water Use
The Attorneys Argued About Short-Term Rentals and the Clean Water Act in the Ninth Circuit
Sacramento Business Journal Also Gives High Rank for Women Attorney Numbers
San Bernardino Sun Reports on BB&K’s Successful Defense of City
BB&K Attorneys Acknowledged for Contribution in the Hermosa Beach Patch
Operations Over People and at Night Among Issues Addressed in Latest FAA Proposed Rules
Approved by California Natural Resources Agency
Housing and Land Use and Environmental Laws Saw Changes in 2019
U.S. News-Best Lawyers 2019 Rankings Released
Partner Gregg Kettles Discusses West Hollywood’s Ordinance in the California Lawyers Association’s Real Property Journal
Daily Journal Recognizes California’s Best
Municipal Law Attorney to Serve Educational Organizations
California Appellate Court Gives Cities Less Flexibility
California Appellate Court Supports the Broad Use of CEQA Addenda
Representing a Variety of Practice Areas
Of Counsel
Partner
Of Counsel
State’s Proposed Permanent Marijuana Regulations Limit Local Authority
Partner
Sacramento Magazine Recognizes Eight Attorneys Selected by Peers
Aims to Provide Revenue to Repair Failing Infrastructure
Christi Hogin Discusses Cities’ Options with the San Diego Union-Tribune
One Recognized as a Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star
The BB&K Attorneys Acknowledged Again for Practice Achievements
Riverside Lawyer Magazine Features the RCBA Barristers' Past President
BB&K Defends City from CEQA, Brown Act and Planning and Zoning Law Claims
The Bill is Due: Now What? Infrastructure, Pensions and the Environment
The Bill is Due: Now What? Infrastructure, Pensions and the Environment
The Bill is Due: Now What? Infrastructure, Pensions and the Environment
Court Upholds City of Covina Infill Project
Combination Creates Municipal Law Powerhouse Committed to Public Service
BB&K Attorney Gregory Rodriguez Writes on the Latest Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Autonomous Vehicles in PublicCEO
California Coastal Commission and City of San Clemente Reach LUP Agreement
BB&K's Gregory Rodriguez and Steven DeBaun Discuss Bikeshare Issues in PublicCEO
Details Local Agencies Need are Included
The State of the Union Address and a Leaked Memo Give the Insight We’ve Been Waiting For
Land Use Professionals Organization
Housing and Land Use, Environment, Public Property/Public Works and Economic Development
Development, Accommodations, Sea Rise and Public Access
City of Lafayette Represented by Partners Scott Ditfurth and Mala Subramanian
BB&K Ranked for a Variety of Areas and Practices on 2018 List
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