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=== League of California Cities ===
"RE: SB 827 (Wiener) Planning and Zoning. Notice of Opposition (as introduced 1/3/18)" January 23, 2018.<br/> [http://blob.capitoltrack.com/17blobs/315296bd-fe4c-4e2c-b021-f163c71f5e7e http://blob.capitoltrack.com/17blobs/315296bd-fe4c-4e2c-b021-f163c71f5e7e].
Excerpts: <br/> "SB 827 would undermine locally adopted General Plans, Housing Elements (which are certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development), and Sustainable Community Strategies (SCS). SB 827 allows private for profit housing developers and transit agencies to determine housing densities, parking requirements, and design review standards within one-half mile of a “major transit stop,” or along a “high-quality transit corridor” which<br/> could be miles away from an actual bus stop. Under existing law, cities are already required to zone for densities at levels necessary to meet their entire Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Additionally, SB 827 would provide developers a means to generate additional profits without any housing affordability requirements. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that developers will choose to construct affordable housing over increased profit margins.
"Contrary to SB 827, local governments must balance the needs and desires of the community when developing land use planning documents. Locally elected officials are acutely aware of the challenges of gentrification and displacement that can be associated with rapid development."
"Given that the significant changes to California’s housing law have only been in effect for a few weeks, the Legislature’s focus should not be on passing more bills that seek to change the rules for housing construction, but rather assist HCD with implementing the new laws."
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