Los AngelesJun 25, 2024California AG looks to revive law allowing single-family lot splitsRob Bonta appeals state court decision striking down SB 9
Los AngelesApr 25, 2024LA court strikes down SB9 law allowing single-family lot splitsJudge says rule did not “require, promote or incentivize” affordable development
San FranciscoNov 15, 2023San Mateo homeowners seek historic district to stymie SB 9State designation for Baywood homes would bar lot-splitting and building of granny flats
San FranciscoOct 19, 2022San Francisco approves fourplexes on single-family lotsNew city law expands SB 9, includes six units for corner houses
Los AngelesSep 29, 2022Newsom signs flurry of housing billsLegislation aims to increase density and available sites for development
San FranciscoJul 22, 2022SF Mayor Breed vetoes law to end single-family zoningLegislation sought to encourage four- to six-unit projects
San FranciscoJul 11, 2022Few Bay Area homeowners seek to build despite SB9Local roadblocks to splitting, adding units spell “death by 1,000 cuts,” one advocate says
San FranciscoMay 4, 2022State backs historic status for upscale SF enclaveCommission contends St. Francis Wood neighborhood has historic value, critics say designation could be used to skirt SB9
Los AngelesApr 1, 2022Four LA County cities sue state on SB9’s split resi lotsRedondo Beach, Torrance, Carson and Whittier file challenge over density push
San FranciscoFeb 14, 2022Not just mountain lions: California cities gird to block state housing effortsMore than 30 cities are creating ordinances to water down SB9