Explore 3 court opinions on Regulatory Fees Vs Special Taxes. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.
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Development impact fee not a special tax, court rules
County of Sacramento v. NKS Real Estate Holdings, decided by California Court of Appeal on March 20, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The dispute centered on whether the County of Sacramento...
Water fees upheld as permissible charges, not illegal special taxes
Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn. v. Coachella Valley Water Dist., decided by California Court of Appeal on November 26, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association ...
Water connection fee upheld as valid development fee, not unlawful exaction
Great Oaks Water Co. v. Santa Clara Valley Water Dist., decided by California Court of Appeal on April 1, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Great Oaks Water Company, sued the d...