Kathleen Faubion

Overview

Kathleen (Kit) Faubion advises public agency clients on land use matters. Her legal experience and knowledge are complemented by her past experience as a staff planner at the local agency level. Kit is a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners, and with her planning experience she brings a uniquely practical perspective to her land use and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) practice. She has provided invaluable advice to many agencies in amending general plans, zoning ordinances and similar regulations. She routinely advises local agencies on CEQA compliance, including the preparation of environmental impact reports (EIRs), negative declarations, and related findings to support approval of projects.

Kit previously served as the City Attorney for San Juan Bautista and has served as Assistant City Attorney and Planning Commission Counsel for several cities and CEQA counsel for several special districts. She is a frequent speaker on land use and CEQA matters, and regularly provides technical training programs for local agency staff.

 

Presentations and Publications

  • Speaker, “Public Health and Climate Change,” Contra Costa County Climate Leaders Workshop, 2012
  • Co-author, Continuing Education of the Bar (CEB) California Land Use Practice, “Environmental Review and Mitigation” chapter
  • Co-author, Office of Planning and Research manual titled Bridging the Gap: Using Findings in Local Land Use Decisions, Second Edition
  • Reviewer, Municipal Law Handbook, Endangered Species section (2003, 2006), Subdivisions section (2007-2009)
  • Lecturer for CEB, Lorman Education Services, Bay Area City Attorneys association, and other similar groups on land use, CEQA, endangered species, Brown Act issues
  • Presenter, "Ten Tips for Updating a Zoning Ordinance," State Bar Cyber Institute Webinar

Professional and Community Affiliations

  • Member, The State Bar of California
  • Member, Northern, Central and Eastern Districts of United States District Courts
  • Member, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP)
  • Member, American Planning Association

Education

  • University of California at Davis, King Hall School of Law, JD, 1987
  • University of Michigan, MA, Social Work, 1975
  • Pitzer College, BA, Sociology, 1973