Fullerton officials limited new housing developments to 40 feet maximum in historical zones as local officials throughout OC have routinely raised concerns that new buildings could change the character of neighborhoods.
Tag: California Housing Shortage
A South Orange County City Grapples With State Housing Mandates
San Juan Capistrano officials approved a five-story housing development and raised some concerns that their hands were largely tied due to state law.
California’s Housing Mandates: One Size Fits All? It Depends Who You Ask
Two Orange County cities roughly the same size with a similar number of residents see two very different state-mandated housing numbers.
New Housing Plans Pit OC Cities Against Sacramento Over State Mandated Housing Goals
State and city officials have bumped heads over control on zoning and housing issues amid California’s housing crisis while local advocates call for more affordable homes.
Huntington Beach City Council Decides Not to Sue Over State Mandated Housing Goals
City Council members refused to give the go ahead to file a lawsuit amid pushback across Orange County over the requirements.
Three OC Cities to Tackle Housing Next Week as State Calls for Thousands of New Homes in The County
Facing pressure from the state, cities must create opportunities for developer to build new housing units.
Short Term Rentals See Countywide Crackdown Following Resident Complaints
City council members across the county are moving to regulate or remove short term rentals after complaints from residents.
Newport Beach and Garden Grove Set to Tackle Where New State-Mandated Housing Should Go
Newport officials will discuss their progress at a Wednesday forum and Garden Grove is also set to talk about housing on Tuesday.











