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California State Law6 documented cases

Builder's Remedy

Commonly known as Builder Remedy

Provision of the Housing Accountability Act allowing developers to bypass local zoning in cities out of compliance with state housing element law.

How it's used against housing

Cities attempt to deny or condition these projects through procedural delays and pretextual findings.

Documented cases

Huntington Beach 6th Cycle Housing Program — 13,368 Units
Huntington Beach · 13,368 units
Stalled
One Redondo — AES Power Plant Waterfront Redevelopment
Redondo Beach · 2,700 units
Stalled
Seaside Ridge — Del Mar North Bluff
Del Mar · 259 units
Stalled
125-129 S. Linden Drive Mixed-Use Tower (Beverly Hills)
Beverly Hills · 165 units
Stalled
600 Foothill Boulevard Mixed-Use
La Cañada Flintridge · 80 units
Approved
Dominican Valley Development
San Rafael · 64 units
Disputed