Sterling Park, L.P. v. City of Palo Alto

Opinion

CHIN, J.

A developer wanted to build 96 condominiums on a parcel of land. As a condition of obtaining a permit to do so, the city required the developer to set aside 10 condominium units as below market rate housing and make a substantial cash payment to a city fund. The developer proceeded with the construction but challenged in court these requirements pursuant to a statute that permits a developer to proceed with a project while also “protest-ting] the imposition of any fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions imposed on a development project.” (Gov. Code, § 66020, subd.…