One of SBEC's most popular events!! Don't miss this one!
Presentation Topic: The Subdivision Map Act
The Subdivision Map Act is a state law that is implemented and enforced by cities and counties as the primary mechanism by which they regulate and control the subdivision of real property in California. The goals of the Map Act are to (i) encourage orderly community development for the benefit of adjacent landowners, prospective purchasers, and the public, (ii) control and regulate the design and construction of improvements, (iii) ensure that the areas dedicated for public purposes will be properly improved by the subdivider so that such areas do not become an undue burden on the taxpayer, and (iv) protect the public from fraud. Matthew Gray will present significant land use legislation and case law to explain how cities and counties will be affected by recent updates to the Subdivision Map Act.
The Subdivision Map Act is a state law that is implemented and enforced by cities and counties as the primary mechanism by which they regulate and control the subdivision of real property in California. The goals of the Map Act are to (i) encourage orderly community development for the benefit of adjacent landowners, prospective purchasers, and the public, (ii) control and regulate the design and construction of improvements, (iii) ensure that the areas dedicated for public purposes will be properly improved by the subdivider so that such areas do not become an undue burden on the taxpayer, and (iv) protect the public from fraud. Matthew Gray will present significant land use legislation and case law to explain how cities and counties will be affected by recent updates to the Subdivision Map Act.
 | Presenter Bio: Matthew Gray, Perkins Coie Matt Gray focuses his practice on land use entitlement processing, environmental compliance, and real estate transactions. He represents real estate developers, landowners, and local agencies in all stages of the land use entitlement and development process. He negotiates and secures approval of development agreements, general plan amendments, specific plans, zoning, subdivision approvals, and annexation of property into cities and special districts; regularly appears before planning commissions and city councils; and advises clients on compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and other federal and state regulatory programs during the development process. Matt also has experience negotiating affordable housing agreements, mitigation fee agreements and conservation easements; forming land-based financing mechanisms, including Mello-Roos Districts; advising clients on issues relating to water supply; and using the initiative and referendum process in the land use planning context. Matt negotiates purchase and sale agreements; site development agreements; CC&R's and easement agreements; and related transactional documents in connection with mixed-use, commercial, and residential development projects. |
Where: Callippe Golf Club House (8500 Clubhouse Dr, Pleasanton, CA 94566)
When: February 5, 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
The standard ticket price is $45. Public agency employees can purchase a ticket for $30. Food and beverage buffet will be provided.
When: February 5, 2026, 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
The standard ticket price is $45. Public agency employees can purchase a ticket for $30. Food and beverage buffet will be provided.
