What’s happening? Florida Legislature passed, and the Governor signed, HB 221 (2021 | FL), that says property rights remain attached as property re-enters the earth’s atmosphere and lands. Why is this important? The goal is to allow aerospace companies to obtain their property. How will this be important? Does your state have a growing aerospace […]
Monthly Archives: May 2021
Add Houston to the Lit of Cities Looking at Historical Eminent Domain Use
What’s happening? Houston Freedman’s Town Conservancy was created with the support of the city planning office. The Conservancy is looking into the historical use of eminent domain that “wipe[d] out our heritage” Why is this important? Coast to coast cities are looking at historical uses of eminent domain that impacted black and people of color […]
Full Use and Enjoyment of Land Meets Renewable Energy
What is happening? Imagine a couple planning their retirement home on top of a ridge looking at the Cascades. They said no to solar arrays and their neighbors did not. Why is this important? How does one align renewable energy and land owner desire to protect property values, protect wildlife, and address concerns about the […]
Land Use and Cemeteries
What is happening? Saunders County (Nebraska) Planning Commission rejected a solar installation site in part for its proximity to a cemetery Why is this important? It’s not an often brought up reason for solar placement, but how many small rural cemeteries are within a certain number of feet of a solar array? How will this […]
+1 State Statewide Short Term Rental Legislation
What’s happening? Nevada Legislature is considering AB 363 (2021 | NV) which would preempt local ordinances and establish a statewide framework for short term rentals. Why is this important? In addition to the usual who is operating and licensing, this bill would also provide space distance requirements between short term rentals of 500 feet. How […]
Land Use- Multi County Bike Trail
What’s happening? 6 counties in the Greater Sacramento California are are joining forces to build a biking and hiking trail through 6 counties. Which will involve the taking of land. Why is this important? COVID has resulted in an increase in the sale of bicycles. How will this be important? The bike trail will be […]