by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
The PastNew York City was the first to adopt a comprehensive zoning ordinance in 1916. It was primarily directed at limiting the width and bulk of skyscrapers and establishing several zoning districts to allow for, or prohibit, certain uses. Other municipalities were...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
In March, we discussed the anticipated U.S. Supreme Court opinion in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado. In Sheetz, a California county levied a $23,420 “traffic mitigation fee” against a property owner that sought a permit to construct a mobile home on...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
In early June, the Alabama legislature wrapped up its 2023 Regular Session which included the passage of several bills that affect the housing and development industry. Below is a summary of each bill, related to the housing industry, that has been signed into law by...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Spring 2023The Federal Reserve recently approved its tenth interest rate hike since March 2022. That action, compounded with a tumultuous banking environment including three midsize banks fails, has the Feds own economists warning of a mild recession.That said, talk...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
Developers often have to relocate existing utilities when building new infrastructure like roads, bridges, and buildings. Utility relocation entails shifting or modifying current utility lines like gas, water, sewer, electricity, or...
by Rhett Loveman | Dec 16, 2024 | Insights
In a recent opinion, the Supreme Court of Alabama held that if a preliminary subdivision platcomplies with all the City’s subdivision regulations, then it cannot be denied approval for vague or unspecified reasons. T Investments,...
