Plat and Subdivision Law

Learn how to navigate through complex subdivision procedures - and prevent costly mistakes.

The process of the subdivision of land into sellable lots involves much more than drawing a few lines on a plat and installing some water lines - you need to know the players along with the law. Join us for this innovative seminar and learn about the responsibilities and authority of local agencies under California law. Discover how the subdivision process interacts with other land use and permitting processes. Take the guesswork out of complying with the Subdivision Map Act. Gain practical tips from relevant case law dealing with platting and subdivision. Sign up for this must-attend seminar and receive critical updates and practical pointers on avoiding the legal pitfalls inherent in the subdivision process.

Benefits for You

• Properly negotiate exactions, conditions and mitigation fees
• Adhere to complicated guidelines governing vested rights
• Go beyond the basics and properly handle ethical issues related to contact with elected officials
• Interpret the impact of judicial review
• Know the interplay of the Subdivision Map Act with the Permit Streamlining Act and the California Environmental Quality Act

Who Should Attend

This seminar is designed for attorneys, engineers, presidents, vice presidents, planners, developers, project managers, architects, surveyors, zoning board members, real estate professionals and land use officials.