The Subdivision Map Act is the primary regulation governing the creation, consolidation, and elimination of “lots” or “parcels” in California.
Our land use attorneys are keenly aware of how to use the Map Act to our clients’ advantage and have a reputation for creating solutions that are smart, innovative, and tactical.
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.
- Developer. Represented the developer of two (42-acre and 13-acre) residential (3,813 units) and retail (200,000 square feet) mixed-use, urban-infill projects with a number of high-rise residential towers in connection with CEQA compliance; general plan, specific plan, and zoning issues; subdivision map processing; development agreements, subdivision agreements, public finance issues, and reimbursement agreements.
- Developer. Represented the developer of a 3,000-acre residential, commercial, and mixed-use project in connection with CEQA compliance, general plan amendment and specific plan issues, water supply, development agreement matters, subdivision map issues, and wetlands, endangered species, and habitat protection.
- Property Owner. Represented property owner in connection with the subdivision of St. Ann’s Chapel from the historic Norris House property in Palo Alto.
- Developer. Represented client in acquisition and development of three parcels of property, totaling 77 acres, within New Model Colony, including pre-acquisition land use due diligence and post-acquisition negotiation of infrastructure issues, new subdivision maps, development agreement, and related matters.
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