Policy

Question 1

Calvert Cliffs Coordination Committee v. US Atomic Energy Commission

Answer 1

The court found that the approval for the nuclear power plant was not properly granted because NEPA requirements were not fulfilled. The decision solidified the place of NEPA in the development arena.

Question 2

Golden v. Planning Board of Ramapo (1972)

Answer 2

The NY high court upheld a phased development timing ordinance in which the approval of a special permit for residential development was linked to the provision of public infrastructure in accordance with an 18-year capital improvement program.

Question 3

Sonoma v. Petaluma (1975)

Answer 3

The US 4th Circuit finds that quotas on the annual number of building permits issued was a constitutional use of the police power.