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How could state pressure on housing affect Coronado's city council?

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Coronado's city council must navigate state mandates to address housing shortage Governor Newsom and the state housing authority targeted Coronado due to its lack of new housing. As part of a settlement, Coronado was required to create space for new housing. To comply with state law, the Coronado City Council put Measure D on the November ballot, which would permit residential four-story structures on Orange Avenue, increasing the height limit from three stories.

Reported by 1 independent outlet Written Oct 9
Effect
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3 steps, all reported
When
Within weeks
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Gone quiet

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The facts so far

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  • Coronado was targeted by Gov. Gavin Newsom and the state housing authority for a lack of new housing.sandiegouniontribune.com
  • Coronado reached an agreement with the state in 2023 to eventually create space for 912 homes.sandiegouniontribune.com
  • Measure D, put on the Nov. 3 ballot, permits residential four-story structures up to 42 feet on Orange Avenue, up from a three-story cap.sandiegouniontribune.com
  • The measure affects a residential area of Orange Avenue, between Second and Eighth avenues, covering 14.8 acres.sandiegouniontribune.com

Why it matters

For Coronado, the city council faces a difficult balancing act between meeting state mandates for housing density and protecting the village character of the city. The city council emphasized that putting Measure D on the ballot was solely to comply with state law, despite resident frustration.

The state's pressure highlights a broader issue where state housing mandates often do not consider financial feasibility for developers. A housing analyst noted that even if Measure D passed, it might not make financial sense for a developer unless they tear down a three-story building and build six stories, which risks breaking even or losing money.

What we don't know yet

  • Will Measure D pass the simple majority required by Coronado voters?
  • Will the state increase pressure or enforcement if Coronado fails to build the required number of homes?

What would change this answer

Measure D passes the ballotThe city council gains a small, concrete tool to increase density in a specific area, potentially easing state compliance pressure.
The state increases legal action against CoronadoThe city council will be forced to accelerate its efforts to identify and develop land for new housing, potentially overriding local preferences.

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    Given the state housing authority's involvement in Coronado's settlement, what role might the Attorney General's office play in enforcing these mandates?

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