CA cities hit with SB 79 lawsuits after allegedly dragging feet on transit-oriented development
California’s housing fight is getting bigger as pro-housing groups sue three cities over alleged efforts to block dense development near transit. Californians for Homeownership, in partnership with the California Housing Defense Fund and backed financially by the California Association of Realtors, filed separate lawsuits against San Diego, San Francisco and Montebello, alleging the cities are using exemptions, zoning designations and other restrictions to circumvent Senate Bill 79, the state law aimed at accelerating housing construction near transit stations, Realtor.com reported. The lawsuits are designed to force the cities to move faster on transit-oriented projects, according to the groups. Matthew Gelfand, […]This article originally appeared on The Real Deal. Click here to read the full story.
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