Scott ThorpeJul 7, 20173 minAccessory Dwelling UnitsMany of you have been wrestling with integrating the recently passed State legislation (AB 2299 and SB 1069) that requires most cities to...
Scott ThorpeApr 16, 20174 minTwo Not-So-Scary DIF Collection RequirementsI often get asked about two Development Impact Fee “problems.” The first is the “five-year requirement” and the second is the difficulty...
Scott ThorpeNov 13, 20164 minDevelopment Impact Fees for Mature CitiesA little over two years ago I got a call from Chu Thai, the Management Services Director with the City of Monterey Park. He called to...
Scott ThorpeJun 12, 20163 minPolice Level of ServicePolice management staff often discuss Levels of Service (LOS) staffing in terms of “officers per 1,000 residents.” Since it is often a...