Growth Management Cases

Question 1

Golden v. Planning Board of the Town of Ramapo; New York State Court of Appeals (1972)

Answer 1

The court upheld a growth management system that awarded points to development proposals based on the availability of public utilities, drainage facilities, parks, road access, and firehouses. A proposal would only be approved upon reaching a certain point level. Developers could increase their point total by providing the facilities themselves.

Question 2

Construction Industry of Sonoma County v. City of Petaluma; U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit (1975)

Answer 2

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

Question 3

Associated Home Builders of Greater East Bay v. City of Livermore; California Supreme Court (1976)

Answer 3

The Court upheld temporary moratoriums on building permits.