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Land Use
and Use Regulation in California encompasses General and Specific Plan Adoption and Amendments, Zoning Ordinances, Conditional Use Permits, Variances, Subdivision Maps, Development Agreements, Mitigation Fee Act Compliance, Reimbursement Agreements, Annexations and special district formation through local government proceedings as well as voter initiative and referendum. Specialized processes frequently come into play in different areas of the state or when particular issues are involved. such as the Coastal Zone, Lake Tahoe region, Bay-Delta area, surface mining, air and water quality regulation, habitat protection, airports, fire safety, flood control.
Comprehensive knowledge, technical proficiency and political sensitivity are all critical to success.
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Joel Ellinwood is a member of the following professional organizations: | |
 | The American Institute of Certified Planners |
The American Planning Association |  |
 | California Chapter of the APA |
United States Green Building Council |  |
| Green Building Certification Institute |
| Urban Land Institute Sacramento District Council |  |
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