Overview

• The Supreme Court sided with California homeowner George Sheetz, ruling that traffic impact mitigation fees he was charged are subject to the Takings Clause.
• Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the unanimous decision, challenging the distinction between legislative and administrative permit conditions.
• The ruling does not resolve all issues in the case, leaving some questions about the application of the Nollan/Dolan test to broader property classes.
• Several justices, including Kavanaugh and Sotomayor, cautioned against overly broad interpretations of the ruling, emphasizing its specific context.
• Local governments may continue to impose reasonable permitting conditions, but the door is open for further challenges to similar fees.