We are following up on a previous update where we discussed Assembly Bill 572. After undergoing a few amendments in the State legislature, the Bill passed and became effective January […]
Ninth Circuit Overturns Natural Gas Ban
Can cities and states really ban natural gas hookups? On January 2, 2024, the Ninth Circuit handed down a decision in California Restaurant Association v. City of Berkeley finding that […]
Palo Alto Adopts Bold Upzoning
Palo Alto recently reached a new housing milestone. On November 13, Palo Alto’s City Council adopted a legislative package implementing rezonings originally proposed in the City’s still uncertified sixth cycle […]
Local Governments Given Broad Power to Authorize ADU Sales
As recently as last month, existing state law prohibited the sale of accessory dwelling units (“ADU”) from being sold or conveyed separately from the primary residence, except under specific circumstances […]
Increased State Density Bonus Available Next Year
As we’ve previously covered, Governor Gavin Newsom signed a substantial amount of housing bills into law this year. Two of the most notable pieces of legislation will significantly increase the […]
Permit Process Improvements
In recent months, City agencies have been working hard to improve review and issuance timelines for permits. This update focuses on the way that San Francisco Public Works (“Public Works”) […]
AB 1033 – How to Implement New State ADU Condominium Law
New! Casita Guidance for Establishing Local ADU Condo Ordinances As of January 1st, 2025, the ban on separate sale of ADUs will be lifted in state law. Cities and counties […]
Transfer Tax Waiver Proposed by Mayor
Last week, Mayor London Breed proposed a ballot measure aimed at encouraging conversion of office to residential use in San Francisco’s Downtown by eliminating transfer tax for certain converted residential […]
2023 Housing Legislation Round-Up
Like last year, 2023 was a stellar year for housing legislation in California. Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law more than forty-five bills related to housing and housing […]
San Francisco Entitlement Streamlining Legislation Faces Legislative Hurdles
As previously reported in August, San Francisco is currently considering a major overhaul of its Planning Code that would revise, relax, and simplify many of the city’s complex zoning and […]
