Beverly Hills is changing its stance on state-sanctioned builder's remedy projects by reaching compromises with developers. This shift follows the city's failure to certify its housing element plan, which opened the door to bypassing local zoning restrictions for projects that include 20% affordable housing. The city, which resisted these developments until recently, is now willing to give ministerial approval to proposals that reduce project heights. This represents a significant cultural shift for Beverly Hills as it adapts to new state housing mandates.
The affluent city has cut deals with a handful of builders who have employed the state loophole to bypass local zoning laws.
Beverly Hills tried and failed three times to gain certification for its housing element plan before getting the nod from state housing regulators in March.
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