Cities either get into compliance with California's Housing and Community Development Department regulations or face consequences. Here's where Portola Valley stands.
Dustin DorseyCities either get into compliance with California's Housing and Community Development Department regulations or face consequences. Here's where Portola Valley stands.One of the Bay Area's wealthiest communities is now facing punishment for not complying with housing standards.
Cities either get into compliance with California's Housing and Community Development Department regulations or face consequences. In a letter shared with ABC7 News from the HCD, the department warned town leaders that their zoning plans from the approved housing element needed to be implemented.Report ranks this Bay Area city as one of 'best places to live'; local experts say it doesn't add up"The mayor has expressed a lot of disappointment and frustration, as have the residents," Yoshikoshi said.
Yoshikoshi says leaders are confident they'll regain compliance and meeting state needs won't change the town's character.
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