Monthly Archives: April 2020

Cities that are considering removing minimum parking space requirements: Los Angeles San Francisco Austin has waived the requirement Seattle gives out transit passes rather than requiring on-site parking at each residential building Dallas is turning parking lots into parks How has parking been impacted by COVID? Demand down 90% since mid-March What companies are innovating […]

What legal question needs clarification in Texas? May a school district lease property when the lease is: to a private party the value of the lease exceeds the value if the district sold the property the property will be used for non-educational purposes RQ-0350-KP

Where: Gunnison County, Colorado What: On April 3rd the County ordered owners of second homes in the county to leave or stay away Supporters say: Local governments have police powers to protect health and safety. The County has one of the highest rates of COVID and limited hospital resources. Opponents say: Violates the rights of […]

Which State Attorney General: Texas What question will the Texas Attorney General answer? whether a local governmental entity under an emergency declaration has the authority to (1) prevent an owner of a second home from occupying their property and (2) limit occupancy of housing based on length of the occupancy’s term. RQ-0352-KP

Where: Florida What: SB 410 (2020 | FL) How did SB 410 begin? As a requirement that local governments include private property rights in their comprehensive plans What does the bill do now? Prohibits counties from making any land use decision “that serves as a limitation” on a cities’ land use and zoning practices. Cities […]

The Texas Attorney General Opinion Request: RQ-00348-KP Who requested the Attorney General Opinion? The Commissioner of Banking What question will be answered? whether a licensed PEO ( a staff leasing company) that collects payroll funds in advance from an employer-client to be remitted to covered employees at a later time is subject to the licensure requirements ofthe […]

The Attorney General Office: Texas What question will Texas Attorney General Opinion answer? Whether or not Dallas County Commission has authority to change interest rates charged by pawn shops What limitations did Dallas County Commissioners impose on pawn shops? Limit customers to 1 in the facility at a time maximum 15% APR extend how long […]

State leaving beach closures to local officials: Texas State closing beaches statewide: Florida Did all local entities close Texas beaches? No  City of Galveston closed since March 29  Non incorporated Galveston opened beaches on April 13th Galveston Island State Park re-opened as all state parks did by Governor declaration on April 13th Corpus Christi beaches closed for […]

Where:  Illinois’ Naperville Park District How is the park district adopting esports while athletic fields remain closed? created a six-week eSport competition  based on  Rocket League open to players of all ages and all skill levels no cost for participation Benefits of incorporating esports into parks? not every parent can cover the cost of sports […]

Which property rights advocates? The Institute for Justice What COVID related reforms is the Institute for Justice working on? Regulatory barriers for professional licensing Medical licenses scope of practices issues identified in 7 states: CA, TX, FL, GA, NC, VA, OK Regulatory barriers for small businesses Supporting Michigan independent garden centers and nurseries ability to […]