Proposed Legislation Would Give Cities Fewer Excuses for Blocking Housing
- Josh Stephens
- Mar 9, 2021
- 9 min read
The California Legislature has come roaring back in 2021 with a whole new set of bills affecting planning and development. As in past years, the Legislature has not let up on housing. But instead of focusing on the number of units that it wants localities to allow, this year’s housing-related bills — which number in the hundreds — focus largely on the nuances of how localities can meet the state’s need.
