It's been on the books for 30 years but hardly used. As the Santa Monica situation suggests, however, it could completely upend local planning for housing in California. >>read more

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In a case from San Diego, an appellate court reaffirms a 13-year old ruling that says the legislature has barred RHNA allocation lawsuits by COG members. >>read more

Auditor calls for clarification of methodology on vacancy rates and household formation -- the two factors that have been most controversial in pushing up the housing targets. >>read more

HCD says 70% of draft elements don't meet the state's enhanced requirements. >>read more

The recent rejection of 469 Stevenson reveals rifts -- both philosophical and political -- in a city that no longer seems to trust the private market. >>read more

In a weird way, they actually increase local control. Planners have their work cut out for them. >>read more

As with SCAG, Bay Area jurisdictions are appealing their housing targets in large numbers. Unsurprisingly, the most challengers are coming from Marin County. >>read more

The council vote was unanimous, but now comes the hard part: Implementing an upzoning in a city with strong homeowner advocacy and fire-prone hillside neighborhoods. >>read more

Except for two minor adjustments, all cities lose their appeals. Half of Orange County cities appealed. >>read more