Gov. Code § 65863.6
Zoning Regulations: Adoption of Regulations

Gov. Code § 65863.6

Balancing regional housing needsTITLE 7. PLANNING AND LAND USE › DIVISION 1. PLANNING AND ZONING › CHAPTER 4. Zoning Regulations › ARTICLE 2. Adoption of Regulations

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Requires cities and counties to weigh regional housing needs when adopting zoning ordinances and to make findings for ordinances that cap annual housing construction.

  • Regional housing needs. Each county and city must consider the effect of its zoning ordinances on regional housing needs and balance them against residents’ public service needs and available fiscal and environmental resources. (a)
  • Growth caps. An ordinance that limits the number of housing units built annually must contain findings on the public health, safety, and welfare to be promoted that justify reducing regional housing opportunities. (a)
  • Charter cities. Applies to charter cities notwithstanding § 65803. (b)

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History. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 856, Sec. 9. (SB 1333) Effective January 1, 2019.)

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