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• Planning/Density Preemption -- 2018-2021

  Background Info June 6, 2022

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  This collection documents Pacific Palisades Community Council's opposition to California state bills (SB 827, SB 831, SB 50, SB 9, and SB 10) from 2018-2021 that would have preempted local planning and land use authority and increased housing density. The documents include council motions, letters to city officials, bill summaries, talking points, and a veto request to the Governor.

  

• SENATE BILL 50 EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES INCENTIVE DEC 2018

  Legislation Update January 20, 2019

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  Senate Bill 50 proposes legislation to add Chapter 4.35 to the California Government Code, establishing an equitable communities incentive program that requires local governments to grant density bonuses and other concessions to residential developments meeting specified criteria, including being job-rich or transit-rich housing projects and including affordable housing units. The bill applies to all cities, including charter cities, and includes provisions addressing displacement concerns in sensitive communities.

  

• SB 831 – Summary of Bill Provisions

  Position Paper July 16, 2018

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  This document summarizes SB 831, legislation that would restrict local agencies' ability to regulate accessory dwelling units (ADUs) by eliminating minimum lot size requirements, limiting setbacks, reducing approval timelines to 60 days, and allowing substandard ADUs to delay compliance with building codes. The bill was compiled by Sharon Commins on July 16, 2018, and had passed the Senate but was held in the Assembly Local Government Committee without recommendation.

  

• w15c-7-2018-report

  Report June 30, 2018

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  The California Coastal Commission staff report recommends finding no substantial issue with an appeal of a local coastal development permit for a 4-story, 45-foot high eldercare facility with 82 guest rooms at 1525 & 1533 N. Palisades Drive in Pacific Palisades. The staff concluded that appellants' concerns regarding height, mass, design, scenic views, habitat impacts, geologic stability, and traffic were adequately addressed by the City's approval and do not raise substantial issues under the Coastal Act.

  

• SB 827 Opposition Senate.1

  Letter February 10, 2018

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  Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously opposed SB 827, a state bill that would override local zoning laws to allow taller and denser development near transit, arguing it infringes on local control and planning authority. The council urged Senator Wiener to withdraw the bill and called on the City of Los Angeles to protect local land use authority.

  

• SB 827 Opposition-2rev

  Letter February 10, 2018

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  Pacific Palisades Community Council unanimously opposed Senate Bill 827 at its January 25, 2018 board meeting, arguing that the bill would inappropriately empower the state to override local zoning authority and remove community input from land use planning decisions within a quarter to half mile of transit hubs. The Council called on the City of Los Angeles to vigorously oppose the legislation and protect local control over planning and zoning.

  

• WRAC-MOTION re SB 827.1

  Motion February 5, 2018

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  The Pacific Palisades Community Council adopted a motion opposing California State Senate Bill 827, which would remove local land use and planning authority within half a mile of high-quality transit, arguing it undermines local democracy and conflicts with existing Los Angeles housing density bonus ordinances. The council called for the bill's withdrawal and requested that the City of Los Angeles vigorously oppose the legislation.