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California moves to skewer Huntington Beach with series of penalties after huge housing fallout
WorldHousing dispute between Huntington Beach and the state of California
California regulators are seeking to impose penalties on Huntington Beach for not fully complying with state housing laws, despite the city adopting a new housing plan.
The city has been in a long-running housing dispute with the state, and regulators argue that the new plan does not satisfy the conditions to escape penalties.
- State officials filed a new request Sept.
- 8 arguing the city has yet to satisfy the conditions that would allow it to escape penalties imposed over its long-running housing fight with Sacramento, the Orange County Register reported.
- The latest battle comes just months after Orange County Superior Court Judge Katherine Bacal ordered the city to pay $10,000 a month in penalties dating back to Jan.
Key Takeaways
- California regulators filed a request for penalties against Huntington Beach on September 8
- Huntington Beach adopted a new housing plan over the summer
- Huntington Beach is a coastal Republican stronghold in Orange County
- Penalties are being sought due to the city's non-compliance with state housing regulations
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- Right: California regulators say Huntington Beach still must complete required zoning changes despite adopting a new housing plan, putting the coastal city at risk of renewed penalties.
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- Possible imposition of penalties on Huntington Beach
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The outcome may impact the city's ability to comply with state housing laws and potentially affect the availability of housing in the area
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