20 States and D.C. Sue Over Trump ESA Rollback
Twenty states and D.C. sued over three Endangered Species Act rule changes, creating uncertainty for federal permits, habitat reviews and development projects.
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Flemington’s 123-Unit Liberty Village Redevelopment Enters New Jersey Permitting-Dashboard Pilot
New Jersey selected the HBC Liberty Village Urban Renewal project in Flemington as one of 10 projects in a statewide permitting-dashboard pilot. The proposed redevelopment includes 123 housing units, 19 affordable units, retail renovation and flood-mitigation improvements.
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Vermont administration moves forward with wetlands-rule changes despite lawmakers’ objections
The Phil Scott administration advanced changes to Vermont’s wetlands rules on Aug. 4, 2026, in a statewide dispute over land-use regulation and environmental reviews.
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Tyrone says Microsoft data-center project has not reached permitting stage
The Town of Tyrone says the Microsoft data-center project approved in March 2024 had no site plan or permit applications as of May 2026.
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Rancho Cucamonga Revises Child-Care Permitting Rules
Rancho Cucamonga approved Ordinance 1057, changing development-code rules for reviewing and permitting child-care facilities and centers.
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Hollywood’s Phase II Accela Permitting System Goes Live
Hollywood has launched Phase II of its Accela permitting system, changing how residents, contractors and developers submit and track development applications.
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Albany council sets Aug. 26 hearing on development-code changes
Albany’s City Council continued a hearing on development-code amendments after a track-changes problem, with the next hearing set for Aug. 26.
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Greensboro adopts Road to 10,000 housing policy framework
The Greensboro City Council adopted a housing policy framework July 27, but the city has not released a production target, funding plan or timeline.
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Delaware launches statewide office to help small businesses navigate government
The Office of Small Business Access will give Delaware entrepreneurs a single point of contact for regulatory, licensing and permitting challenges, along with connections to state resources.
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Hollywood Moves New Planning Applications to Accela Portal
Hollywood now requires new planning and related development applications to be filed through Accela, while existing BCLA cases stay in the older system.
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Montgomery County Data-Center Vote Could Affect Gaithersburg Planning
Montgomery County Council was scheduled to vote July 28 on an amended 18-month data-center permitting pause that could shape Gaithersburg-area planning.
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Cape Coral’s Seven Islands project faces scrutiny after mangrove removal
Work stopped after protected mangroves were removed at Cape Coral’s Seven Islands project. Restoration, federal review and further city approvals remain unresolved.
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Mesa water and wastewater capacity fees: what changes July 1, 2026
Mesa’s water and wastewater capacity fees move to 100% for ¾-inch and 1-inch meter service permit filings on/after July 1, 2026—50% applied earlier.
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Cleveland City Council approves a three-month pause on new standalone data centers—what residents and businesses should watch next
Cleveland OH – Council approved an emergency moratorium pausing permits for new standalone, principal-use data centers through Oct. 16, 2026. Extensions up to 3 more months possible.
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Interstate Bridge Replacement: Latest “advance to construction” step for Vancouver commutes
Amended federal ROD dated July 1, 2026 puts the Portland–Vancouver I-5 bridge project into “advance to construction,” with contractor selection anticipated in 2027.
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Crow Wing County adopts land-use changes; July 14 notice affects Emily zoning
Emily-area residents: Crow Wing County posted a July 14 notice that adopts land-use ordinance revisions effective June 23—what to check for permits.
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EPA proposes NEPA overhaul; comments due July 27
United States Energy Environment and Federal Rules – EPA wants faster, more predictable environmental reviews, but the proposal is still open for comment through July 27, 2026.
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EPA proposes to streamline minor-air permits, issues offset guidance
EPA proposed to streamline minor-air permit reviews and issued new offset-timing guidance for some nonattainment projects, while saying emissions standards stay in place.
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Cape Coral says HB 803 covers only a narrow set of home projects
Florida’s HB 803 took effect July 1, but Cape Coral says it applies only to small single-family projects outside flood zones and away from trade work.
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San Bernardino County adopts $10.9B budget with targeted priorities
San Bernardino CA – County supervisors adopted a mostly flat $10.9B budget targeting housing, safety, infrastructure, permits and core services.
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Springfield adopts $1.04B FY27 budget, adds permitting, health staff
Springfield’s FY27 budget is now adopted at $1.04 billion, with school funding, online permitting upgrades and environmental health staffing.
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Nashville’s child care and affordable housing permit push is moving again — what it could change
Nashville TN – Metro is weighing a permit-priority system for affordable housing and child care projects, plus zoning updates for day care uses.