zoning
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The council approved a zoning change and unveiled a plan to build 120 apartments for an estimated $91 million in the quaint town center, a stone’s throw from several gourmet restaurants.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026
These purchase decisions are being made by fiat, as federally owned property is often exempt from local permitting and zoning rules.
From Slate • Mar. 12, 2026
Beyond the zoning laws, the site is also currently governed by a state law requiring cities to preserve affordable housing along the coast and a city ordinance protecting mobile home residents against sudden displacement.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
The memorandum describes the current single-family residential zoning as “favorable” for developers; however, the city and mobile housing law experts have painted a different picture.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 5, 2026
In a surprise move, the commission voted unanimously not to recommend the zoning change.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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