Court Cases - Growth Management

Question 1

• Court upheld a growth management system that awarded points to development proposals based on availability of public utilities, drainage facilities, parks, road access, and firehouses.
• Developers could increase their point total by providing the facilities themselves.

Answer 1

Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo (1972)

Question 2

• Court upheld quotas on the annual number of building permits issued.

Answer 2

Construction Industry of Sonoma County v. City of Petaluma (1975)

Question 3

• Court upheld temporary memorandums on building permits.

Answer 3

Associated Home Builders of Greater East Bay v. City of Livermore (1976)