Category: planning commission

Yorba Linda Residents Dispute City’s Proposals to Meet State Housing Quotas

July 29, 2022
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YORBA LINDA, Calif.—As over two dozen people gathered within the chambers of the civic center, planning commissioners approved July 27 an environmental impact report for the city’s prospective locations for the state-mandated housing zones. To meet California’s housing demand, the state mandates cities to rezone land for housing. Yorba Linda must make space for over 2,400…

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‘Garden Plaza’ Loses Rezoning Request: Planning Commission

April 13, 2022
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MISSION VIEJO, Calif.—The plan to build an apartment building with street-level retail had a setback April 11 as the city’s Planning and Transportation Commission voted against the developers’ request to rezone the land for residential use. The Mission Viejo City Council, however, will have the final vote on the matter in May. The proposed project…

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Santa Ana Considers Home Occupancy Limits

May 18, 2021
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Santa Ana is considering a ban on homes that are occupied by more than four families. The proposed ban on such “boarding houses” came after the city received more than 50 complaints from residents and neighborhood association representatives regarding noise, parking, litter, altercations, and more. Others complained of poor property maintenance, and smoking. The ordinance would affect households…

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