"Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta claimed victory on Friday, when a California court of appeals ruled in their favor, forcing Huntington Beach to get a compliant housing element done in 120 days. The Orange County city locked horns with the state a few years ago after failing to approve plans that outline how it will address housing needs in the long term across income levels in what's known as a housing element."
"The lecturing followed Artesia's settlement with the state on Tuesday. After falling out of compliance by not having a housing element completed in 2023, the city now has until January to figure out how it'll accommodate 1,069 more housing units. Newsom accused Artesia of wasted time and money, while California Department of Housing and Community Development Director Gustavo Velasquez brought up cities' moral responsibility when it comes to housing in the Huntington Beach ruling."
California state leaders secured a court ruling that requires Huntington Beach to produce a compliant housing element within 120 days after years of conflict over housing plans. Artesia settled with the state and must plan for 1,069 additional housing units by January after falling out of compliance in 2023. Gov. Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta framed enforcement as consequences for failing to meet fair-share housing responsibilities, while HCD Director Gustavo Velasquez cited cities' moral responsibility. Local jurisdictions report struggles balancing housing targets with local and state regulations. A builder's remedy case in La Canada Flintridge ended when the city backed down after a judge ordered a $14 million bond.
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