Growth management cases

Question 1

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

Answer 1

(1972) 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

Answer 2

(1975) 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

Answer 3

(1976) The Court upheld temporary moratoriums on building permits.