The Subdivision Map Act is the primary regulation governing the creation, consolidation, and elimination of “lots” or “parcels” in California.
EXPERIENCE
- Developer. Represented client in pre-acquisition due diligence and post-acquisition entitlements for 67-acre project in Fontana. New entitlements included a new specific plan, new CEQA document, subdivision maps, and related matters.
- Nonprofit Association. Drafted amicus brief in highly publicized Subdivision Map Act case with statewide ramifications, in which court ruled that California counties and cities are authorized to allow multiple (sequential) lot line adjustment applications concerning the same property over time, and can characterize lot line adjustment approvals as "ministerial" under CEQA.
- Developer. Represented the developer of a 3,700-acre mixed-use military base reuse project in connection with due diligence, CEQA compliance, general plan, specific plan and zoning issues, subdivision map processing, wetland and water quality issues, state and federal endangered species issues, hazardous waste remediation, and affordable housing strategy.
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