Land Use and CEQA Laws

You may have financing ready for a real estate development, yet California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review can still slow approval. If a city, county or other agency has to approve your project, CEQA generally requires it to review the project’s environmental...

When a city approves a large project next door, you can feel the effects long before the first building opens. Traffic, noise, blocked access and a change in neighborhood character can all affect how you use your property and what it is worth. Why does city approval...