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Developer threatens litigation over Mountain View builder's remedy project - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View developer threatens legal action over imposed conditions on a builder's remedy project, highlighting tensions over zoning regulations and housing development.

Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildings

Palo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.

Pustilnikov Proposes Studio-Only Project in Beverly Hills

Leo Pustilnikov is using builder's remedy to push through a new 90-unit multifamily building in Beverly Hills, focusing on affordable housing units.

Can California Make Builder's Remedy Work?

The builders' remedy loophole in California is being tested for housing development.
Legal battles indicate cities must comply with housing needs despite local zoning rules.

Court Clarifies Builder's Remedy With Redondo Beach Project

An L.A. court judge recently denied developer Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach.
The judge clarified that the site where Pustilnikov wants to build is not zoned for residential property, despite the builder's remedy applying in a coastal zone.

Developer threatens litigation over Mountain View builder's remedy project - San Jose Spotlight

Mountain View developer threatens legal action over imposed conditions on a builder's remedy project, highlighting tensions over zoning regulations and housing development.

Candidates speak out on proposals for tall buildings

Palo Alto City Council faces tension between local housing regulations and state laws permitting denser housing amid a missed deadline for housing element certification.

Pustilnikov Proposes Studio-Only Project in Beverly Hills

Leo Pustilnikov is using builder's remedy to push through a new 90-unit multifamily building in Beverly Hills, focusing on affordable housing units.

Can California Make Builder's Remedy Work?

The builders' remedy loophole in California is being tested for housing development.
Legal battles indicate cities must comply with housing needs despite local zoning rules.

Court Clarifies Builder's Remedy With Redondo Beach Project

An L.A. court judge recently denied developer Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach.
The judge clarified that the site where Pustilnikov wants to build is not zoned for residential property, despite the builder's remedy applying in a coastal zone.
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California Assembly Passes Bill to Strengthen Builder's Remedy Penalty

The California State Assembly passed a bill to clarify and structure the use of builder's remedy, aiming to ease development challenges.

San Jose housing plan certified by state a year past deadline - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's housing plan for the coming years has gained state approval after a one-year delay.
The plan aims to accommodate 62,200 additional homes in the 2023-31 cycle, with 15,000 reserved as affordable housing.

Crescent Heights Bets on Builder's Remedy in Beverly Hills

Crescent Heights has filed plans to build a 20-story residential tower in Beverly Hills, using the state builder's remedy to bypass local zoning rules.
The project would include at least 20% affordable housing, in accordance with state housing law.
Beverly Hills has failed to win approval for a state-mandated housing plan, making it a target for builder's remedy applications.

California Names Santa Monica a Prohousing City

Santa Monica has been recognized as a prohousing city by the state of California for its efforts in accelerating housing approvals and reducing barriers to construction.
The city has achieved this recognition through programs like the Affordable Housing Production Program, which requires developers to contribute to affordable housing and ensures that 30% of newly constructed housing is affordable for low- and moderate-income households.

Builder's remedy was supposed to 'Manhattanize' the Bay Area. So where are all the houses?

The builder's remedy provision allows developers to propose projects taller and denser than normal if 20% of units are rented affordably, challenging resistant cities to accommodate new housing.

Will fourth time be a charm for Los Gatos housing goals? - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos missed the deadline for state certification of its housing plans and needs to accommodate 1,993 new homes by 2031.
The state has requested changes to previous revisions of Los Gatos' plan, including minimizing or eliminating poles and increasing dense housing.

California Assembly Passes Bill to Strengthen Builder's Remedy Penalty

The California State Assembly passed a bill to clarify and structure the use of builder's remedy, aiming to ease development challenges.

San Jose housing plan certified by state a year past deadline - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose's housing plan for the coming years has gained state approval after a one-year delay.
The plan aims to accommodate 62,200 additional homes in the 2023-31 cycle, with 15,000 reserved as affordable housing.

Crescent Heights Bets on Builder's Remedy in Beverly Hills

Crescent Heights has filed plans to build a 20-story residential tower in Beverly Hills, using the state builder's remedy to bypass local zoning rules.
The project would include at least 20% affordable housing, in accordance with state housing law.
Beverly Hills has failed to win approval for a state-mandated housing plan, making it a target for builder's remedy applications.

California Names Santa Monica a Prohousing City

Santa Monica has been recognized as a prohousing city by the state of California for its efforts in accelerating housing approvals and reducing barriers to construction.
The city has achieved this recognition through programs like the Affordable Housing Production Program, which requires developers to contribute to affordable housing and ensures that 30% of newly constructed housing is affordable for low- and moderate-income households.

Builder's remedy was supposed to 'Manhattanize' the Bay Area. So where are all the houses?

The builder's remedy provision allows developers to propose projects taller and denser than normal if 20% of units are rented affordably, challenging resistant cities to accommodate new housing.

Will fourth time be a charm for Los Gatos housing goals? - San Jose Spotlight

Los Gatos missed the deadline for state certification of its housing plans and needs to accommodate 1,993 new homes by 2031.
The state has requested changes to previous revisions of Los Gatos' plan, including minimizing or eliminating poles and increasing dense housing.
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Court Denies Huge Builder's Remedy Project in Redondo Beach

A court has denied Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach, following a tentative ruling a week ago.
Pustilnikov plans to appeal the decision.

Controversial California Law Meant to Spur New Housing Could Get More Teeth | KQED

Developers are increasingly using the builder's remedy due to new housing laws to spur construction.
At least 93 builder's remedy projects with 17,000 potential new homes have been proposed in California in the last two years.

Court Denies Huge Builder's Remedy Project in Redondo Beach

A court has denied Leo Pustilnikov's application to build a 35-unit apartment project in Redondo Beach, following a tentative ruling a week ago.
Pustilnikov plans to appeal the decision.

Controversial California Law Meant to Spur New Housing Could Get More Teeth | KQED

Developers are increasingly using the builder's remedy due to new housing laws to spur construction.
At least 93 builder's remedy projects with 17,000 potential new homes have been proposed in California in the last two years.
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LA Court Looks to Validate Builder's Remedy Project in La Canada Flintridge

Builder's remedy provision is inching towards its first legal win in California.
The preliminary court decision leans towards ruling in favor of the developer behind the 600 Foothill Boulevard project.
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San Jose spurns developers, sparking possible legal fight - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is rejecting housing proposals that attempt to bypass city development standards under the builder's remedy provision of state housing law.
The city's actions could lead to legal challenges and are seen as highly aggressive by some developers.

San Jose to fight developers using builder's remedy' to downsize housing projects

San Jose is fighting back against the builder's remedy provision that allows developers to build projects without a housing plan
The city wants to win back housing units that were previously approved but downsized by developers under the builder's remedy

San Jose spurns developers, sparking possible legal fight - San Jose Spotlight

San Jose is rejecting housing proposals that attempt to bypass city development standards under the builder's remedy provision of state housing law.
The city's actions could lead to legal challenges and are seen as highly aggressive by some developers.

San Jose to fight developers using builder's remedy' to downsize housing projects

San Jose is fighting back against the builder's remedy provision that allows developers to build projects without a housing plan
The city wants to win back housing units that were previously approved but downsized by developers under the builder's remedy
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Cupertino settles YIMBY housing lawsuit, agrees to builder's remedy penalty

Cupertino has reached a settlement with YIMBY Law and the California Housing Defense Fund over its failure to meet the state deadline for housing elements.
As part of the settlement, Cupertino will revise its plans for housing in accordance with state law and has agreed to follow the builder's remedy.
Cupertino must approve 4,588 new homes by 2031, with 1,880 of them designated for low-income households.

Developer Stymied by Beverly Hills on Builder's Remedy

Leo Pustilnikov faces challenges navigating Beverly Hills red tape for his developer's remedy project, battling procedure issues and denial despite state housing laws.
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