Although the federal government doesn't directly control land use, the new law contains many provisions that California planners need to know about -- including a CDBG penalty if housing isn't produced. Here's the rundown.

San Francisco and San Jose have gotten their alternative plans approved. Los Angeles and San Diego took the deferral route.

The city was supposed to adopt the Baylands Specific Plan by May 18 but now says it won't be able to do so until fall. HCD has threatened fines and other enforcement action.

The city finally approved its 2021-2029 housing element. But compliance depends on whether a judge and HCD will accept a vastly increased overlay system.

Affordable housing developers say it helps them. But economic development folks say it hurts their efforts and may actually decrease the amount of housing built.

In a case from Los Angeles, a judge ruled that just because the transportation commission oversees parking on a city lot, that doesn't mean it can deny approval of an affordable housing project on that lot already approved by the city council.

If you've got an update on what a city is doing in regard to SB 79, please let us know!

The maps reveal the extent of SB 79's potential impact on California's two large metropolitan areas.

Many housing and land use bills made it out of the house of origin last week and are moving forward.

Postentitlement shot clocks are moving forward. So far, allowing overlays in housing elements is not.

Monterey Park, Contra Costa County, and Davis are all seeking to manage land use with ballot measures this June

The project qualifies as residential and the Density Bonus Law can be used to set aside the height limit. Voters have eliminated the height limit twice only to be stymied by CEQA lawsuits.