Culver City's anti-mansionization ordinance reduced floor-area ratio for large lots. That ran afoul of SB 330.

In ruling from Los Angeles, appellate court says that "local control has not been abrogated by the HAA.”

After a review, HCD has told San Francisco it must start reforming its entitlement process by Thanksgiving or else. Will the state start investigating other cities' entitlement processes as well? 

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Naval housing units will be included for the first time, but more negotiation with HCD seems likely.

In an unpublished case, an appellate court strikes down an environmental group's challenge to parking reform in San Diego. The court relied partly on SB 743 to uphold a CEQA exemption for the ordinance.

Defeat turns on whether site inventory and density calculations are realistic. City plans to appeal, but further loss could help builder's remedy applications. 

Governor agrees to SB 4, SB 423, and various CEQA and density bonus reforms without vetoing any bills. He also signed the "CEQA stall" bill.

But governor has not yet acted on most land use and housing bills. Deadline is Saturday.

In a new lawsuit, the developer claims the city stalled the application so long it amounted to a denial. The city claims it is processing the developer's builder's remedy application. 

At a recent conference panel, four prominent state legislators talked about whether their bills are making the housing situation better -- and how the effectiveness of that legislation can be improved.