The two senate housing development reform bills approved by Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sept. 16 could lead to the “destruction of suburbia in California,” says former Mayor of Costa Mesa and developer Jim Righeimer.
Senate Bill 9 will allow single homeowners to divide their property into two lots and built on each of those lots. In addition, Senate Bill 10 will allow local agencies to build up to 10 dwelling units on any parcel if the parcel is within a transit-rich area or infilled land. Both bills were created to alleviate the housing shortage crisis in California and will take effect on Jan. 1, 2022.
