Proposed 2026 ballot measure would create two categories of projects: "essential projects" subject to tighter timelines and other projects subject to current law.
This year's CEQA reform will put more pressure on cities and counties to bulletproof their housing element EIRs. But it also creates a much "cleaner" exemption for infill housing than was previously available.
Proponents request for a second review of signatures for ballot is deemed a protected free speech activity and the judge granted an anti-SLAPP motion against the City of San Diego
The city has won two ballot measures to raise the height limit around its longtime sports arena. Now, for the second time, an appellate court has struck down the associated environmental analysis -- and the ballot measure.
Most bills have to do with housing, seeking to further sweep away regulations that restrict housing approvals. One new law would subject cities to attorney's fees and additional fines if they violate housing reform laws.
Redondo Beach's residential overlay on commercial and industrial land doesn't meet legal requirements for a housing element site because there's no guarantee housing will be built, court says.
In a mobile home case from Jurupa Valley, an appellate court seemingly suggests that if a municipal code does not require strict compliance with a general plan, a GP amendment is not necessary.
