Palo Alto may lead efforts to restrict 'builder's remedy' - San Jose SpotlightPalo Alto is leading efforts to amend legislation for housing developer applications that bypass zoning regulations.New legislative efforts aim to limit builder's remedy applications in Palo Alto's housing plans.
Proposed legislation would rein in Builder's Remedy projectsPalo Alto may partner with state senator to modify California's Builder's Remedy housing law to limit large developments and protect city resources.
Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildingsPalo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.
Palo Alto may lead efforts to restrict 'builder's remedy' - San Jose SpotlightPalo Alto is leading efforts to amend legislation for housing developer applications that bypass zoning regulations.New legislative efforts aim to limit builder's remedy applications in Palo Alto's housing plans.
Proposed legislation would rein in Builder's Remedy projectsPalo Alto may partner with state senator to modify California's Builder's Remedy housing law to limit large developments and protect city resources.
Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildingsPalo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.
La Canada Flintridge ditches appeal to builder's remedy projectLa Canada Flintridge withdraws legal opposition to a significant development project due to financial constraints, signaling challenges for cities resisting state housing laws.
Beverly Hills retreats in fight against builder's remedyBeverly Hills is shifting towards compromise with developers, accepting projects that bypass local zoning laws through a state loophole.
Developer threatens litigation over Mountain View builder's remedy project - San Jose SpotlightMountain View developer threatens legal action over imposed conditions on a builder's remedy project, highlighting tensions over zoning regulations and housing development.
Santa Clara County agritourism threatened by development - San Jose SpotlightSanta Clara County risks losing agricultural land due to developments bypassing regulations under housing law compliance issues.
Pustilnikov Proposes Studio-Only Project in Beverly HillsLeo Pustilnikov is using builder's remedy to push through a new 90-unit multifamily building in Beverly Hills, focusing on affordable housing units.
La Canada Flintridge ditches appeal to builder's remedy projectLa Canada Flintridge withdraws legal opposition to a significant development project due to financial constraints, signaling challenges for cities resisting state housing laws.
Beverly Hills retreats in fight against builder's remedyBeverly Hills is shifting towards compromise with developers, accepting projects that bypass local zoning laws through a state loophole.
Developer threatens litigation over Mountain View builder's remedy project - San Jose SpotlightMountain View developer threatens legal action over imposed conditions on a builder's remedy project, highlighting tensions over zoning regulations and housing development.
Santa Clara County agritourism threatened by development - San Jose SpotlightSanta Clara County risks losing agricultural land due to developments bypassing regulations under housing law compliance issues.
Pustilnikov Proposes Studio-Only Project in Beverly HillsLeo Pustilnikov is using builder's remedy to push through a new 90-unit multifamily building in Beverly Hills, focusing on affordable housing units.
California Assembly Passes Bill to Strengthen Builder's Remedy PenaltyThe California State Assembly passed a bill to clarify and structure the use of builder's remedy, aiming to ease development challenges.
Builder's remedy was supposed to 'Manhattanize' the Bay Area. So where are all the houses?The builder's remedy provision allows developers to propose projects taller and denser than normal if 20% of units are rented affordably, challenging resistant cities to accommodate new housing.
California Assembly Passes Bill to Strengthen Builder's Remedy PenaltyThe California State Assembly passed a bill to clarify and structure the use of builder's remedy, aiming to ease development challenges.
Builder's remedy was supposed to 'Manhattanize' the Bay Area. So where are all the houses?The builder's remedy provision allows developers to propose projects taller and denser than normal if 20% of units are rented affordably, challenging resistant cities to accommodate new housing.
Controversial California Law Meant to Spur New Housing Could Get More Teeth | KQEDDevelopers are increasingly using the builder's remedy due to new housing laws to spur construction.At least 93 builder's remedy projects with 17,000 potential new homes have been proposed in California in the last two years.
Developer Stymied by Beverly Hills on Builder's RemedyLeo Pustilnikov faces challenges navigating Beverly Hills red tape for his developer's remedy project, battling procedure issues and denial despite state housing laws.