The city of Vacaville announced this week it has negotiated a settlement with a developer that sued the city after the City Council denied its request to build a large apartment complex.
The developer, TA Leisure Town LLC, has agreed to drop its lawsuit if the council approves new terms between the city and the developer, according to the city. The developer filed suit in December after the council denied their 236-unit Southtown Apartments project in November. The project narrowly passed a planning commission vote in August with a 4-to-3 vote.
The city cited Senate Bill 330, the Housing Accountability Act passed in 2019 to address California's housing shortage, as a reason for its settlement. The law essentially cuts red tape for housing development in several ways, one of which is by mandating that if a proposed project adheres to a city's established planning standards, a municipality must approve it unless it can outline specific adverse impacts it might have on the community.
Part of the settlement agreed to includes a"significantly" revised parking plan that reduces on-street parking by 50 percent and adds onsite parking. Vacaville said that the developer has also agreed to provide"substantial" funding for police and fire services and additional privacy screening around the project.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Two Dallas City Council Seats Destined for New BloodTwo Dallas City Council incumbents have reached their term limits. These nine candidates are running to replace them.
Read more »
City Council chooses Rosie Castro for District 7 vacancyThe longtime civil rights leader said she didn't 'expect to change the world' in three months, but would give the temporary appointment her all.
Read more »
LA City Council approves $54M boost to fund LAPD officers who police on MetroShould Los Angeles City Council cut back on the use of LAPD officers on Metro, and try something new? Discuss.
Read more »
Incumbent Chicago City Council Members Hang On, as 14 Races Likely Headed to RunoffsNone of the City Council members appointed by Lightfoot, who lost her bid for a second term as mayor on Tuesday, won their seats outright.
Read more »
Vista City Council votes mayor off SANDAG for opposition to Mileage Tax -SAN DIEGO (KUSI) – On Tuesday, Feb. 23. the Vista City Council voted Mayor John Franklin off of SANDAG because of his opposition to the Mileage Tax. The tiebreaking vote was cast by Corinna Contreras who also works as a lobbyist for the Climate Action Campaign. Mayor Franklin claims that this impacted her decision to vote him off of SANDAG,...
Read more »
Phoenix City Council votes to prohibit discrimination on a person's source of income for housingIt could soon be easier for some to find housing in the city of Phoenix. The city council approved an ordinance eight to one Wednesday. MORE ⬇️
Read more »