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Penn Central factors in California

24 California opinions name it 2 courts 1984–2025 4 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by California courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

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CaseFollowedCited
Penn Central Transportation Co. v. New York Citygreen
scotus · 1978 · cited in 17 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–2025
2 sentences

2025The trial court 3 Penn Central Transportation Co. v. City of New York, supra, 438 U.S. 104 prescribed an “ ‘ad hoc, multifactored test’ ” to determine when a use restriction goes “ ‘ “too far” ’ ” and constitutes a taking. ( Surfrider, supra, 14 Cal.App.5th at pp. 259, 265.) Here, the trial court concluded that all the Penn Central factors weighed against Thompson.

2025The trial court 3 Penn Central Transportation Co. v. City of New York, supra, 438 U.S. 104 prescribed an “ ‘ad hoc, multifactored test’ ” to determine when a use restriction goes “ ‘ “too far” ’ ” and constitutes a taking. ( Surfrider, supra, 14 Cal.App.5th at pp. 259, 265.) Here, the trial court concluded that all the Penn Central factors weighed against Thompson.

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Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc.green
scotus · 2005 · cited in 11 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2022
2 sentences

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

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Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Boardgreen
cal · 1997 · cited in 6 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2011
2 sentences

2011(Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Bd. (1997) 16 Cal.4th 761, 775 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 672 , 941 P.2d 851 ].) Although Judge McEachen found a complete taking, he also made findings regarding the Penn Central factors establishing a less than complete taking.

2011(Kavanau v. Santa Monica Rent Control Bd. (1997) 16 Cal.4th 761, 775 [ 66 Cal.Rptr.2d 672 , 941 P.2d 851 ].) Although Judge McEachen found a complete taking, he also made findings regarding the Penn Central factors establishing a less than complete taking.

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Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictisgreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2017
2 sentences

2017The analysis also imposes an evidentiary burden on the party claiming to be subject to a taking, including the necessity of putting on evidence regarding the impact of the claimed taking (here, a temporary injunction requiring limited public access), including the degree of interference with " 'reasonable investment-backed expectations.' " ( Arkansas Game , 568 U.S. at p. 39 , 133 S.Ct. 511 ; see also Penn Central , supra , 438 U.S. at p. 124 , 98 S.Ct. 2646 ; Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictis (1987) 480 U.S. 470 , 485, 107 S.Ct. 1232 , 94 L.Ed.2d 472 [claimant bears burden of sho

2017The analysis also imposes an evidentiary burden on the party claiming to be subject to a taking, including the necessity of putting on evidence regarding the impact of the claimed taking (here, a temporary injunction requiring limited public access), including the degree of interference with " 'reasonable investment-backed expectations.' " ( Arkansas Game , 568 U.S. at p. 39 , 133 S.Ct. 511 ; see also Penn Central , supra , 438 U.S. at p. 124 , 98 S.Ct. 2646 ; Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictis (1987) 480 U.S. 470 , 485, 107 S.Ct. 1232 , 94 L.Ed.2d 472 [claimant bears burden of sho

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Allegretti & Co. v. County of Imperialgreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 5 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2018As noted, the Penn Central test requires us to examine three factors to determine whether a regulatory taking has occurred: (1) the economic impact of the regulation on the claimant; (2) the extent to which the regulation has interfered with the claimant's reasonable, distinct investment-backed expectations; and (3) the character of the government action. ( Penn Central, supra , 438 U.S. at p. 124 , 98 S.Ct. 2646 .) For the first factor, "we ask whether the regulation 'unreasonably impair[s] the value or use of [the] property' in view of the owners' general use of their property." ( Allegretti

2018As noted, the Penn Central test requires us to examine three factors to determine whether a regulatory taking has occurred: (1) the economic impact of the regulation on the claimant; (2) the extent to which the regulation has interfered with the claimant's reasonable, distinct investment-backed expectations; and (3) the character of the government action. ( Penn Central, supra , 438 U.S. at p. 124 , 98 S.Ct. 2646 .) For the first factor, "we ask whether the regulation 'unreasonably impair[s] the value or use of [the] property' in view of the owners' general use of their property." ( Allegretti

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Agins v. City of Tiburonred
scotus · 1980 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2018
2 sentences

2013In Landgate, the court acknowledged the Penn Central factors, but it relied on a different test evolved from language in Agins v. Tibur0n (1980) 447 U.S. 255, 260 [ 65 L.Ed.2d 106 , 100 S.Ct. 2138 ].

2013In Landgate, the court acknowledged the Penn Central factors, but it relied on a different test evolved from language in Agins v. Tibur0n (1980) 447 U.S. 255, 260 [ 65 L.Ed.2d 106 , 100 S.Ct. 2138 ].

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Loretto v. Teleprompter Manhattan CATV Corp.green
scotus · 1982 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017But appellants cite no case supporting the proposition that the courts have created a category of per se takings covering temporary physical invasions, such that the invasions are always takings, "without regard to whether the action achieves an important public benefit or has only minimal economic impact on the owner." ( Loretto , supra , 458 U.S. at pp. 434-435, 102 S.Ct. 3164 ; see also Arkansas Game , supra , 568 U.S. at pp. 31-32, 133 S.Ct. 511 [alleged takings not covered by the recognized categorical rules are considered under a multifactor test, such as the Penn Central test].) 29 *414

2017But appellants cite no case supporting the proposition that the courts have created a category of per se takings covering temporary physical invasions, such that the invasions are always takings, "without regard to whether the action achieves an important public benefit or has only minimal economic impact on the owner." ( Loretto , supra , 458 U.S. at pp. 434-435, 102 S.Ct. 3164 ; see also Arkansas Game , supra , 568 U.S. at pp. 31-32, 133 S.Ct. 511 [alleged takings not covered by the recognized categorical rules are considered under a multifactor test, such as the Penn Central test].) 29 *414

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Arizona v. Californiagreen
scotus · 1931 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022(See Arizona v. California (1931) 283 U.S. 423, 462, fn. 14 [allegation that the Secretary of the Interior had “seized and had taken possession” disregarded as a “conclusion of law”].) The Complaint does not allege facts constituting a physical taking. 18 expectations; and (3) the character of the government action. 13 (Horne v. Dep't of Agric. (2015) 576 U.S. 351 , 360.) These are the “principal guidelines for resolving regulatory takings claims.” (Lingle, supra, 544 U.S. at p. 539 .) Owners have not alleged a legally sufficient regulatory taking claim.

2022(See Arizona v. California (1931) 283 U.S. 423, 462, fn. 14 [allegation that the Secretary of the Interior had “seized and had taken possession” disregarded as a “conclusion of law”].) The Complaint does not allege facts constituting a physical taking. 18 expectations; and (3) the character of the government action.13 (Horne v. Dep't of Agric. (2015) 576 U.S. 351 , 360.) These are the “principal guidelines for resolving regulatory takings claims.” (Lingle, supra, 544 U.S. at p. 539 .) Owners have not alleged a legally sufficient regulatory taking claim.

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Bimber's Delwood, Inc. v. Jamesgreen
nywd · 2020 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022(See, e.g., Daugherty Speedway, supra, 520 F.Supp.3d at p. 1078 [noting that “ ‘courts across the country agree that the . . . character of the disputed government action during the COVID-19 pandemic, weighs heavily in Defendants’ favor,” and dismissing claim that an order closing a racetrack was a taking]; TJM 64, supra, 526 F.Supp.3d at p. 338 [dismissing restaurants’ claim that closure order due to COVID-19 was a regulatory taking, reasoning “it is undeniable that th[e] exercise of police powers was intended to promote the common good in response to a global pandemic that impacted public sa

2022(See, e.g., Daugherty Speedway, supra, 520 F.Supp.3d at p. 1078 [noting that “ ‘courts across the country agree that the . . . character of the disputed government action during the COVID-19 pandemic, weighs heavily in Defendants’ favor,” and dismissing claim that an order closing a racetrack was a taking]; TJM 64, supra, 526 F.Supp.3d at p. 338 [dismissing restaurants’ claim that closure order due to COVID-19 was a regulatory taking, reasoning “it is undeniable that th[e] exercise of police powers was intended to promote the common good in response to a global pandemic that impacted public sa

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Besaro Mobile Home Park v. City of Fremontgreen
calctapp · 2012 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

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Murr v. Wisconsingreen
scotus · 2017 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017The Penn Central factors-though each has given rise to vexing subsidiary questions-have served as the principal guidelines for resolving regulatory takings claims that do not fall within the physical takings or [deprivation of all economically beneficial use] rules." ( Lingle , 544 U.S. at pp. 538-539, 125 S.Ct. 2074 ; see also Murr v. Wisconsin (2017) --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 1933 , 1942-1943, 198 L.Ed.2d 497 ( Murr ).) Appellants contend the trial court's injunction constitutes a per se physical taking exempt from the multifactor Penn Central analysis because it stripped them of their right

2017The Penn Central factors-though each has given rise to vexing subsidiary questions-have served as the principal guidelines for resolving regulatory takings claims that do not fall within the physical takings or [deprivation of all economically beneficial use] rules." ( Lingle , 544 U.S. at pp. 538-539, 125 S.Ct. 2074 ; see also Murr v. Wisconsin (2017) --- U.S. ----, 137 S.Ct. 1933 , 1942-1943, 198 L.Ed.2d 497 ( Murr ).) Appellants contend the trial court's injunction constitutes a per se physical taking exempt from the multifactor Penn Central analysis because it stripped them of their right

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Buckley v. California Coastal Commissiongreen
calctapp · 1998 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2013
2 sentences

2013(See Buckley v. California Coastal Com. (1998) 68 Cal.App.4th 178, 193 [in determining whether there has been a regulatory taking under the Penn Central analysis, the inquiry requires an evaluation of the "owner's entire property holdings at the time of the alleged taking, not just the adversely affected portion"], citing Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictis (1987) 480 U.S. 470, 497 .) As such, we conclude under Penn Central there was no regulatory taking of the property between 2006 and May 2008, when the ALJ issued the 19-page enforcement order. 11 2. 2008 to 2010; Lucas Analysis R

2013(See Buckley v. California Coastal Com. (1998) 68 Cal.App.4th 178, 193 [in determining whether there has been a regulatory taking under the Penn Central analysis, the inquiry requires an evaluation of the "owner's entire property holdings at the time of the alleged taking, not just the adversely affected portion"], citing Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictis (1987) 480 U.S. 470, 497 .) As such, we conclude under Penn Central there was no regulatory taking of the property between 2006 and May 2008, when the ALJ issued the 19-page enforcement order. 11 2. 2008 to 2010; Lucas Analysis R

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Eastern Enterprises v. Apfelgreen
scotus · 1998 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2002–2010
2 sentences

2002Thus, instead of applying these factors mechanically, checking them off as it proceeds, a court should apply them as appropriate to the facts of the case it is considering.” (Kavanau, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 776 .) “We reach [our] conclusion [in this case] by applying the three [Penn Central] factors that traditionally have informed [the Supreme Court’s] regulatory takings analysis.” (Eastern Enterprises v. Apfel (1998) 524 U.S. 498, 529 [ 118 S.Ct. 2131, 2149 , 141 L.Ed.2d 451 ] (plur. opn. of O’Connor, J.); see id. at pp. 529-537 [118 S.Ct. at pp. 2149-2153] (plur. opn. of O’Connor, J.) [app

2002Thus, instead of applying these factors mechanically, checking them off as it proceeds, a court should apply them as appropriate to the facts of the case it is considering.” (Kavanau, supra, 16 Cal.4th at p. 776 .) “We reach [our] conclusion [in this case] by applying the three [Penn Central] factors that traditionally have informed [the Supreme Court’s] regulatory takings analysis.” (Eastern Enterprises v. Apfel (1998) 524 U.S. 498, 529 [ 118 S.Ct. 2131, 2149 , 141 L.Ed.2d 451 ] (plur. opn. of O’Connor, J.); see id. at pp. 529-537 [118 S.Ct. at pp. 2149-2153] (plur. opn. of O’Connor, J.) [app

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Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co.green
scotus · 1984 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2008(Allegretti, supra, 138 Cal.App.4th at p. 1277 , and cases cited there; Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co. (1984) 467 U.S. 986, 1005 [ 81 L.Ed.2d 815 , 104 S.Ct. 2862 ] [disposing of takings claim solely on absence of reasonable investment-backed expectations].) In addressing the first of the three Penn Central factors, “we ask whether the regulation ‘unreasonably impair[s] the value or use of [the] property’ in view of the owners’ general use of their property.

2008(Allegretti, supra, 138 Cal.App.4th at p. 1277 , and cases cited there; Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co. (1984) 467 U.S. 986, 1005 [ 81 L.Ed.2d 815 , 104 S.Ct. 2862 ] [disposing of takings claim solely on absence of reasonable investment-backed expectations].) In addressing the first of the three Penn Central factors, “we ask whether the regulation ‘unreasonably impair[s] the value or use of [the] property’ in view of the owners’ general use of their property.

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Andrus v. Allardgreen
scotus · 1979 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2008
2 sentences

2006(Bronco Wine v. Jolly (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 988, 1035 [ 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 462 ], citing Maritrans Inc. v. United States (Fed.Cir. 2003) 342 F.3d 1344, 1359 [where the nature of the governmental action and the economic impact of the regulation did not establish a taking, the court need not consider investment-backed expectations], Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co. (1984) 467 U.S. 986, 1005 [ 81 L.Ed.2d 815 , 104 S.Ct. 2862 ] [disposing of takings claim relating to trade secrets solely on absence of reasonable investment-backed expectations], Andrus v. Allard (1979) 444 U.S. 51, 65-68 [ 62 L.Ed.2d 210 ,

2006(Bronco Wine v. Jolly (2005) 129 Cal.App.4th 988, 1035 [ 29 Cal.Rptr.3d 462 ], citing Maritrans Inc. v. United States (Fed.Cir. 2003) 342 F.3d 1344, 1359 [where the nature of the governmental action and the economic impact of the regulation did not establish a taking, the court need not consider investment-backed expectations], Ruckelshaus v. Monsanto Co. (1984) 467 U.S. 986, 1005 [ 81 L.Ed.2d 815 , 104 S.Ct. 2862 ] [disposing of takings claim relating to trade secrets solely on absence of reasonable investment-backed expectations], Andrus v. Allard (1979) 444 U.S. 51, 65-68 [ 62 L.Ed.2d 210 ,

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Horne v. Department of Agriculturegreen
scotus · 2015 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2022
2 sentences

2017The court emphasized, ―[t]he power to exclude has traditionally been considered one of the most treasured strands in an owner‘s bundle of property rights.‖ (Id. at p. 435.) The court also stated, ―physical invasion cases are special and . . . any permanent physical occupation is a taking.‖ (Id. at p. 432; see also Horne, supra, 135 S.Ct. at p. 2429 .) This is so ―without regard to whether the action 24 We need not and do not decide whether the trial court‘s injunction is literally a regulatory taking that must be analyzed under the Penn Central test or whether another multifactor test applies

2017The court emphasized, ―[t]he power to exclude has traditionally been considered one of the most treasured strands in an owner‘s bundle of property rights.‖ (Id. at p. 435.) The court also stated, ―physical invasion cases are special and . . . any permanent physical occupation is a taking.‖ (Id. at p. 432; see also Horne, supra, 135 S.Ct. at p. 2429 .) This is so ―without regard to whether the action 24 We need not and do not decide whether the trial court‘s injunction is literally a regulatory taking that must be analyzed under the Penn Central test or whether another multifactor test applies

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Lockaway Storage v. County of Alamedagreen
calctapp · 2013 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2018
2 sentences

2015Co. v. New York City (1978) 438 U.S. 104, 124 [Penn Central]." (Shaw v. County of Santa Cruz, supra, 170 Cal.App.4th at pp. 260-261; see also Allegretti & Co. v. County of Imperial, supra, 138 Cal.App.4th at p. 1270 .) "The Penn Central inquiry is not a formula but an ad hoc factual inquiry that weighs several 10 factors for evaluating a regulatory taking claim. [Citations.] Courts conducting such an inquiry have identified three primary factors: (1) the 'economic impact' of the regulation on the claimant, (2) the extent to which the regulation interfered with 'distinct investment-backed expec

2015Co. v. New York City (1978) 438 U.S. 104, 124 [Penn Central]." (Shaw v. County of Santa Cruz, supra, 170 Cal.App.4th at pp. 260-261; see also Allegretti & Co. v. County of Imperial, supra, 138 Cal.App.4th at p. 1270 .) "The Penn Central inquiry is not a formula but an ad hoc factual inquiry that weighs several 10 factors for evaluating a regulatory taking claim. [Citations.] Courts conducting such an inquiry have identified three primary factors: (1) the 'economic impact' of the regulation on the claimant, (2) the extent to which the regulation interfered with 'distinct investment-backed expec

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Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

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Shaw v. County of Santa Cruzgreen
calctapp · 2008 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2013–2015
2 sentences

2015Co. v. New York City (1978) 438 U.S. 104, 124 [Penn Central]." (Shaw v. County of Santa Cruz, supra, 170 Cal.App.4th at pp. 260-261; see also Allegretti & Co. v. County of Imperial, supra, 138 Cal.App.4th at p. 1270 .) "The Penn Central inquiry is not a formula but an ad hoc factual inquiry that weighs several 10 factors for evaluating a regulatory taking claim. [Citations.] Courts conducting such an inquiry have identified three primary factors: (1) the 'economic impact' of the regulation on the claimant, (2) the extent to which the regulation interfered with 'distinct investment-backed expec

2015Co. v. New York City (1978) 438 U.S. 104, 124 [Penn Central]." (Shaw v. County of Santa Cruz, supra, 170 Cal.App.4th at pp. 260-261; see also Allegretti & Co. v. County of Imperial, supra, 138 Cal.App.4th at p. 1270 .) "The Penn Central inquiry is not a formula but an ad hoc factual inquiry that weighs several 10 factors for evaluating a regulatory taking claim. [Citations.] Courts conducting such an inquiry have identified three primary factors: (1) the 'economic impact' of the regulation on the claimant, (2) the extent to which the regulation interfered with 'distinct investment-backed expec

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Avenida San Juan Partnership v. City of San Clementegreen
calctapp · 2011 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2014–2023
2 sentences

2023The United States Supreme Court has declared that a compensable regulatory taking can occur when a regulation goes ‘ “too far,” ’ but stops short of denying all economically viable use.” (Avenida San Juan Partnership v. City of San Clemente (2011) 201 Cal.App.4th 1256, 1272 (Avenida San Juan).) “Whether a regulation goes ‘too far’ is tested under what has been called the ‘Penn Central factors’ approach.

2014Our own Supreme Court has noted that there are three core factors: (1) the economic effect on the landowner; (2) the extent of the regulation’s interference with investment-backed expectations; and (3) the character of the governmental action. [Citation.]” (Avenida San Juan Partnership, supra, 201 Cal.App.4th at p. 1272 .) The instant case does not involve a direct government appropriation or physical invasion of private property.

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Small Property Owners v. City & County of San Franciscogreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

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Garcia v. Four Points Sheraton LAXgreen
calctapp · 2010 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

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Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitolagreen
calctapp · 2006 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2018–2018
2 sentences

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

2018On the contrary, it appears that California courts have implicitly assumed that the Penn Central formula-not the "substantially advances" test-applies to ad hoc regulatory takings claims under both the state and federal takings clauses. ( Los Altos El Granada Investors v. City of Capitola (2006) 139 Cal.App.4th 629 , 651, 43 Cal.Rptr.3d 434 [overturning trial court's ruling that plaintiff's state and federal takings claims were meritless because the trial court applied the "substantially advances" test, which is a "due process test"]; see Besaro Mobile Home Park, LLC v. City of Fremont (2012)

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Marsha Seiber and Alvin Seiber v. United Statesgreen
cafc · 2004 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
2 sentences

2017The analysis also imposes an evidentiary burden on the party claiming to be subject to a taking, including the necessity of putting on evidence regarding the impact of the claimed taking (here, a temporary injunction requiring limited public access), including the degree of interference with " 'reasonable investment-backed expectations.' " ( Arkansas Game , 568 U.S. at p. 39 , 133 S.Ct. 511 ; see also Penn Central , supra , 438 U.S. at p. 124 , 98 S.Ct. 2646 ; Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictis (1987) 480 U.S. 470 , 485, 107 S.Ct. 1232 , 94 L.Ed.2d 472 [claimant bears burden of sho

2017The analysis also imposes an evidentiary burden on the party claiming to be subject to a taking, including the necessity of putting on evidence regarding the impact of the claimed taking (here, a temporary injunction requiring limited public access), including the degree of interference with " 'reasonable investment-backed expectations.' " ( Arkansas Game , 568 U.S. at p. 39 , 133 S.Ct. 511 ; see also Penn Central , supra , 438 U.S. at p. 124 , 98 S.Ct. 2646 ; Keystone Bituminous Coal Assn. v. DeBenedictis (1987) 480 U.S. 470 , 485, 107 S.Ct. 1232 , 94 L.Ed.2d 472 [claimant bears burden of sho

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Palazzolo v. Rhode Islandgreen
scotus · 2001 · cited in 2 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2011
2 sentences

2011(Palazzolo v. Rhode Island (2001) 533 U.S. 606, 617 [ 150 L.Ed.2d 592 , 121 S.Ct. 2448 ] (Palazzolo), quoting Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon (1922) 260 U.S. 393, 415 [ 67 L.Ed. 322 , 43 S.Ct. 158 ].) Whether a regulation goes “too far” is tested under what has been called the “Penn Central factors” approach.

2011(Palazzolo v. Rhode Island (2001) 533 U.S. 606, 617 [ 150 L.Ed.2d 592 , 121 S.Ct. 2448 ] (Palazzolo), quoting Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon (1922) 260 U.S. 393, 415 [ 67 L.Ed. 322 , 43 S.Ct. 158 ].) Whether a regulation goes “too far” is tested under what has been called the “Penn Central factors” approach.

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Helix Land Co. v. City of San Diegogreen
calctapp · 1978 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
11
Boise Cascade Corporation v. United Statesgreen
cafc · 2002 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2017–2017
11
Yee v. City of Escondidogreen
scotus · 1992 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Griffin Development Co. v. City of Oxnardgreen
cal · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2015
11
Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahongreen
scotus · 1922 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2011–2011
11
City of Monterey v. Del Monte Dunes at Monterey, Ltd.green
scotus · 1999 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Herzberg v. County of Plumasgreen
calctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Hodel v. Irvinggreen
scotus · 1987 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2008–2008
11
Maritrans Inc., Maritrans General Partner Inc., Maritrans Operating Partners L.P., and Maritrans Capital Corporation v. United Statesgreen
cafc · 2003 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Bronco Wine Co. v. Jollygreen
calctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 2006–2006
11
Tabb Lakes, Ltd. v. United Statesgreen
cafc · 1993 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
MacDonald, Sommer & Frates v. Yolo Countygreen
scotus · 1986 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Williamson County Regional Planning Commission v. Hamilton Bank of Johnson Cityred
scotus · 1985 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1998–1998
11
Paula-Beth Lashley Maher, Administratrix of the Succession of Morris G. Maher v. The City of New Orleansgreen
ca5 · 1975 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11
Maher v. City of New Orleansgreen
scotus · 1976 · cited in 1 California opinions naming this issue, 1984–1984
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (2)

CaseNegativeCited
Lingle v. Chevron U. S. A. Inc.green
scotus · 2005 · cited in 11 California opinions naming this issue, 2005–2022
2 sentences

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

211
Arkansas Game & Fish Commission v. United Statesgreen
scotus · 2012 · cited in 3 California opinions naming this issue, 2015–2017
2 sentences

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

2017(See, e.g., Horne , supra , 135 S.Ct. at p. 2427 [describing a " 'regulatory taking' " as a "restriction on the use of property that went 'too far' "]; but see Lingle , supra , 544 U.S. at p. 538 , 125 S.Ct. 2074 [characterizing a law requiring "an owner to suffer a permanent physical invasion of her property" as a type of "regulatory action" that is a per se taking].) 30 And, we also recognize that Arkansas Game held that takings claims based on temporary government-induced flooding (an apparent temporary physical invasion) are subject to a multifactor test different from the Penn Central tes

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Also cited on this issue (18)

CaseCitedYears
Landgate, Inc. v. California Coastal Commission green
cal · 1998
2 sentences

2002(Landgate, supra, 17 Cal.4th at p. 1020 .) Similarly, a normal delay in the approval process does not prohibit a use to which the property was previously devoted, or result in acquisition of resources for a public purpose, but is inherent in the legitimate exercise of á city’s duty to monitor land use planning. ( Kavanau, supra, 16 Cal.4th at pp. 780-782.) The temporary economic impact on a landowner caused by a Landgate delay is considered a normal incident of property ownership, and as such, does not figure in the weighing process against the government in a Penn Central analysis.

2002(Landgate, supra, 17 Cal.4th at p. 1020 .) Similarly, a normal delay in the approval process does not prohibit a use to which the property was previously devoted, or result in acquisition of resources for a public purpose, but is inherent in the legitimate exercise of á city’s duty to monitor land use planning. ( Kavanau, supra, 16 Cal.4th at pp. 780-782.) The temporary economic impact on a landowner caused by a Landgate delay is considered a normal incident of property ownership, and as such, does not figure in the weighing process against the government in a Penn Central analysis.

32002–2018
Auracle Homes, LLC v. Lamont green
ctd · 2020
2 sentences

2022Lexis 90739, *22-*28 [fitness center]; Daugherty Speedway v. Freeland (N.D.Ind. 2021) 520 F.Supp.3d 1070 , 1078 (Daugherty Speedway) [racetrack]; Auracle Homes, LLC v. Lamont (D.Conn. 2020) 478 F.Supp.3d 199 , 220-223; TJM 64, Inc. v. Harris 19 We independently reach the same conclusion applying the Penn Central factors. 1.

2022Lexis 90739, *22-*28 [fitness center]; Daugherty Speedway v. Freeland (N.D.Ind. 2021) 520 F.Supp.3d 1070 , 1078 (Daugherty Speedway) [racetrack]; Auracle Homes, LLC v. Lamont (D.Conn. 2020) 478 F.Supp.3d 199 , 220-223; TJM 64, Inc. v. Harris 19 We independently reach the same conclusion applying the Penn Central factors. 1.

22022–2022
United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes, Inc. green
scotus · 1985
2 sentences

2022Economic Impact The goal of regulatory takings analysis is to identify actions that are “functionally equivalent to the classic taking in which government directly appropriates private property or ousts the owner from his domain.” (Lingle, supra, 544 U.S. at p. 539 .) Thus, recovery is limited to “extreme circumstances.” (United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes (1985) 474 U.S. 121, 126 .) Applying this overview to the economic impact factor, typically the harm is measured by the difference between the fair market value of the property as subject to the regulatory restraint, and its value with

2022Economic Impact The goal of regulatory takings analysis is to identify actions that are “functionally equivalent to the classic taking in which government directly appropriates private property or ousts the owner from his domain.” (Lingle, supra, 544 U.S. at p. 539 .) Thus, recovery is limited to “extreme circumstances.” (United States v. Riverside Bayview Homes (1985) 474 U.S. 121, 126 .) Applying this overview to the economic impact factor, typically the harm is measured by the difference between the fair market value of the property as subject to the regulatory restraint, and its value with

22022–2022
Surfrider Found. v. Martins Beach 1, LLC green
calctapp · 2017
2 sentences

2025The trial court 3 Penn Central Transportation Co. v. City of New York, supra, 438 U.S. 104 prescribed an “ ‘ad hoc, multifactored test’ ” to determine when a use restriction goes “ ‘ “too far” ’ ” and constitutes a taking. ( Surfrider, supra, 14 Cal.App.5th at pp. 259, 265.) Here, the trial court concluded that all the Penn Central factors weighed against Thompson.

2025The trial court 3 Penn Central Transportation Co. v. City of New York, supra, 438 U.S. 104 prescribed an “ ‘ad hoc, multifactored test’ ” to determine when a use restriction goes “ ‘ “too far” ’ ” and constitutes a taking. ( Surfrider, supra, 14 Cal.App.5th at pp. 259, 265.) Here, the trial court concluded that all the Penn Central factors weighed against Thompson.

12025–2025
Cienega Gardens v. United States green
cafc · 2003
2 sentences

2023“Having acquired the property for commercial use, and now seeing that use extinguished,” Ramsey contends he “has suffered substantial interference with his reasonable investment-back expectations.” Ramsey contends he “acquired the property as commercially zoned land, and having operated it as such for as long as he could, he had a reasonable expectation that his property would not suddenly become targeted for condemnation for a highway project.” Ramsey alleges he is unable to meet his “mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and general maintenance and upkeep associated with the [subject

2023“Having acquired the property for commercial use, and now seeing that use extinguished,” Ramsey contends he “has suffered substantial interference with his reasonable investment-back expectations.” Ramsey contends he “acquired the property as commercially zoned land, and having operated it as such for as long as he could, he had a reasonable expectation that his property would not suddenly become targeted for condemnation for a highway project.” Ramsey alleges he is unable to meet his “mortgage payments, property taxes, insurance, and general maintenance and upkeep associated with the [subject

12023–2023
Morse v. County of San Luis Obispo green
calctapp · 1967
12023–2023
Resource Investments, Inc. v. United States green
uscfc · 2009
12023–2023
Guggenheim v. City of Goleta green
ca9 · 2010
12018–2018
Skip Kirchdorfer, Inc. v. United States green
cafc · 1993
12017–2017
Nollan v. California Coastal Commission green
scotus · 1987
12017–2017
Kaiser Aetna v. United States green
scotus · 1979
12017–2017
Lucas v. South Carolina Coastal Council green
scotus · 1992
12008–2008
First English Evangelical Lutheran Church v. County of Los Angeles green
scotus · 1987
11998–1998
Smith v. Town of Wolfeboro green
nh · 1992
11998–1998
Steinbergh v. City of Cambridge green
mass · 1992
11998–1998
Hodel v. Virginia Surface Mining & Reclamation Assn., Inc. green
scotus · 1981
11998–1998
Lujan Home Builders, Inc. v. Town of Orangetown green
nysupct · 1991
11998–1998
Agins v. City of Tiburon yellow
cal · 1979
11998–1998

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