Land Use Planning in California: An Essential Reference

A comprehensive guide to how land use planning works in California. Extensive, easy-to-use cross-references help readers find what they need and understand the connections and interrelationships among a wide range of planning topics. A vital resource for new and seasoned planners; students in planning and related fields; and professionals in public works, architecture, landscape architecture, law, real estate, public health, air quality, water resources, wildfire management, transportation, coastal resources, and climate protection - as well as journalists, community activists, land conservation and historic preservation advocates, and legislative staff. Topics include:   Legal authority for land use planning and regulation in California Who makes land use planning decisions The General Plan and Specific Plans Zoning Subdivision Development conditions or "exactions" Vested rights CEQA and other environmental laws affecting land use planning Land use initiatives and regulation Property rights and the limits of land use regulation