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  1. Both Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach are facing state mandates regarding housing elements.
  2. City council in Costa Mesa discusses responses to state housing mandates.

State Housing Laws Override Local Control in South Torrance

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 23
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State housing laws are superseding local control over housing decisions. In South Torrance, the City Council approved a 20-unit mixed-use, high-density senior-living project, despite previously denying it. Councilmembers stated that local control was limited because of state mandates aimed at increasing California's housing supply.

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The state mandates prioritize increasing housing supply over local community-based ordinances, such as the Hillside Overlay District. This shift means high-density housing is being approved even in areas protected by historic zoning requirements.

Both Costa Mesa and Huntington Beach are facing state mandates regarding housing elements, while the City Council in Costa Mesa is discussing responses to these mandates.

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