(Mountain View Voice) - Mountain View is looking to support legislation that could rein in builder’s remedy, following discontent from community members and some council members who say the current process is unfair and saddles them with massive housing projects that do not fit in their neighborhoods.
Senate Bill 457, introduced by state Sen. Josh Becker, seeks to prevent the “misuse” of builder’s remedy by making it more difficult for developers to submit applications that skirt local zoning laws when cities are working towards meeting their housing goals.
City of Mountain View staff are now recommending that the City Council submit a letter in support of SB 457. The item is included on the council’s consent agenda for a Tuesday, April 22 meeting. The consent agenda is typically passed as a single vote unless a council member pulls an item for discussion.
Becker has argued that SB 457 is about fairness.
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