East Palo Alto mandates that developers of new housing projects allocate units for lower-income renters due to an inclusionary zoning ordinance. Homeowners challenging this law liken it to extortion. A recent lawsuit could impact similar laws across California, where 149 cities utilize inclusionary zoning to address housing shortages. Wesley Yu, the plaintiff, faces additional fees for his construction plans. His case references a U.S. Supreme Court ruling involving local fees for construction projects, suggesting a legal precedent influencing housing regulations statewide.
The lawsuit filed by Wesley Yu challenges the constitutionality of East Palo Alto's inclusionary zoning law, which requires developers to set aside units for lower-income residents or pay significant fees.
Inclusionary zoning rules are common across California, with an estimated 149 cities and counties having some form of this policy aimed at addressing the affordable housing crisis.
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