SB 9 Ruling

Victory for Charter Beach Cities in Ruling on SB 9 by Mercedes Shaffer, Realtor

In a landmark decision, a Superior Court judge has dealt a significant blow to state control over local development.  The ruling deemed a California law allowing multifamily buildings on single-family lots unconstitutional.  SB 9, enacted in January 2022, permitted the splitting of single-family lots into two, each accommodating two homes, without necessitating a public process. …