Joshua Tree Downtown Bus. Alliance v. Co. of San Bernardino

Dynamic Development, LLC (Dynamic) sought to build a new retail store (Project) in Joshua Tree. Residents of Joshua Tree opposed the Project, arguing that it would have clashed with the town's artistic, independent, and rural character; they also argued that it would cause various adverse environmental impacts, including urban decay. Nevertheless, the County of San Bernardino (County) found that an environmental impact report (EIR) was not required and approved the Project. The Joshua Tree Downtown Business Alliance (Alliance) then filed this mandate proceeding challenging the County's approval of the Project. After review, the Court of Appeal concluded that the Alliance failed to establish any grounds for a writ of mandate, and reversed the trial court's conclusion that there was evidence to support the Alliance's contention that the Project would cause urban decay (thereby setting aside approval of the Project). View "Joshua Tree Downtown Bus. Alliance v. Co. of San Bernardino" on Justia Law