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.

Plus, the city must pay $50,000 a month going forward if it does not pass a compliant housing elements. The Attorney General may go after other cities in the future

New housing laws have shifted their responsibility from the project level to the plan level.

Judge rejects several arguments and tells the city to adopt a housing element by September.