"Supreme Court's Cautionary Rulings and Victories for Landowners and Small Businesses"

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Sheetz v. County of El Dorado, California, largely siding with George Sheetz in his challenge against a traffic impact mitigation fee as unconstitutional. The ruling cautioned against extending its implications too far, emphasizing that it applies only to the specific circumstances of the case. The decision does not address broader questions about permit conditions and compensable takings, leaving room for further litigation and interpretation.