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Will We Recognize CEQA Next Year?
Probably not. CEQA will exist, but if the Chamber of Commerce initiative passes, it will become nothing more than a checklist against existing law.
Judge Fines Huntington Beach $160,000 For Housing Law Violations
Plus, the city must pay $50,000 a month going forward if it does not pass a compliant housing elements. The Attorney General may go after other cities in the future
Cal Supremes Clip Coastal Commission's Wings
The court was forced to interpret the meaning of a confusing map in the Local Coastal Plan. The justices concluded that the project was outside any environmentally sensitive area.
Cities And Counties Push Back Against Newsom On Housing Elements
Most of the 15 jurisdictions are located in the San Joaquin Valley. Many expressed surprise, saying they are actively going back and forth with HCD on their housing elements.
Cities Contemplate Massive Upzoning Wrought by SB 79
SB 79 goes into effect July 1, bringing massive upzoning that could, at full build-out, more than double the populations of many cities.
The Planning Commissioners' Job Is Different Than It Used To Be
New housing laws have shifted their responsibility from the project level to the plan level.
SB 79 Cleanup Leads 2026 Legislative Agenda
Bill moving forward would clarify that Amtrak service should be included when calculating qualifying service
The Coming Battle Over Impact Fees
A $127,000 Quimby Fee for an SB 9 lot split in Menlo Park suggests that a reckoning is coming for impact fees.
Cities Consider Warehouse Restrictions Amid Concerns About Tariffs
As the global economy has wobbled in the face of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration, the California logistics industry has followed suit. The promise of jobs and economic development has pushed jurisdictions to embrace warehouses by the millions of square feet -- totaling over 1.17 billion square feet of warehouse space in southern Calfornia alone.
Judge Rules Against Patterson On Impact Fees
Building Industry Association's argument that nexus study numbers don't add up.
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CP&DR News Briefs June 16, 2026: L.A. and SB 79; Greenhouse Gas Funds; S.F. Historic Preservation; and More
This article is brought to you courtesy of the paying subscribers to California Planning & Development Report. You can subscribe to CP&DR by clicking here. You can sign up for CP&DR’s free weekly newsletter here. Los Angeles to Delay Implementation of SB 79; Adopts “Low-Rise” Substitute Los Angeles will implement a “Low-Rise Ordinance” that will allow up to four-story residential buildings in 57 transit-adjacent neighborhoods, delaying full implementation of California’s SB 7
Emily Glennon
3 minutes ago
How Much Housing Does The Surplus Land Act Actually Create?
Affordable housing developers say it helps them. But economic development folks say it hurts their efforts and may actually decrease the amount of housing built.
Josh Stephens
1 day ago
Transportation Board Can't Kill Housing Project
In a case from Los Angeles, a judge ruled that just because the transportation commission oversees parking on a city lot, that doesn't mean it can deny approval of an affordable housing project on that lot already approved by the city council.
William Fulton
1 day ago
Help Us With Our SB 79 Roundup
If you've got an update on what a city is doing in regard to SB 79, please let us know!
William Fulton
2 days ago
CP&DR News Briefs June 9, 2026: Sonoma Ag Plan; Sprawl Rankings; L.A. Co. Population Loss; and More
This article is brought to you courtesy of the paying subscribers to California Planning & Development Report. You can subscribe to CP&DR by clicking here. You can sign up for CP&DR’s free weekly newsletter here. Sonoma County Plan Attempts to Bolster Agriculture Industry The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors approved an action plan aimed at strengthening the agriculture industry in collaboration among county agencies including the Agricultural Preservation and Open Space Di
Emily Glennon
Jun 9
June 2, 2026 Ballot Measure Results: Voters Reject Data Center, Housing
Voters obliterate data center proposal in Monterey Park. Uphold status quo in San Diego, Davis, and Contra Costa County.
Josh Stephens
Jun 8
Fanita Ranch Shot Down Again
Court says city illegally tried to end-run its own general plan. And just one inconsistency with the general plan can sink a project.
William Fulton
Jun 7
SCAG, MTC Publish SB 79 Maps
The maps reveal the extent of SB 79's potential impact on California's two large metropolitan areas.
William Fulton
Jun 7
Fountain Valley Denies A Housing Project The Old Way
The location wasn't on the city's Housing Element sites inventory. But the denial may be based on subjective standards. All in all, it's a good example of how small cities are struggling to adapt to new housing laws.
William Fulton
Jun 7
CP&DR News Briefs June 2, 2026:Concord Navy Base; S.D. Upzoning; Modesto Expansion, and More
An agreement between the US Navy and New York-based developer Brookfield Properties to redevelop the 12,800-acre abandoned Concord Naval Weapons Station into 12,272 housing units, parkland and other facilities gained unanimous approval by the Concord City Council
Emily Glennon
Jun 2
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