News Flash Home
The original item was published from 9/17/2021 12:43:17 PM to 9/17/2021 1:01:31 PM.

News Flash

Press Releases

Posted on: September 17, 2021

[ARCHIVED] Governor Newsom signs bill ending single-family zoning in California

Governor Newsom signs bill ending single-family zoning in California

 

On September 16, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill 9, aimed at streamlining housing approval and loosening zoning restrictions in an effort to spur housing construction in California.

SB9, by Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins, D-San Diego, will have a significant impact on lots with single-family zoning. SB 9 now allows for;

  • A property owner to add a second unit on a parcel zoned for single-family in the form of a duplex. 
  • A property owner to subdivide a single-family lot into two lots of equal size, so potentially four units could be built on a single-family lot where one now stands.

An application to do either or both must be approved by local governments, provided the project meets certain requirements.

The state’s objective is to unlock land for development.  The Department of Housing and Community Development estimates that 65% of zoning in California is single-family.  The state is focused on solving the housing crisis by creating density infill, spurring housing development, and driving down home prices to create affordability.    

To read the bill, go to the California State Legislative information page and search under bill number SB9  https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billSearchClient.xhtml

For more information, contact Deputy Town Manager Diane Friedmann at dfriedmann@danville.ca.gov

Facebook Twitter Email

Other News in Press Releases

Town Office Holiday Closure Begins Dec. 26

Posted on: December 20, 2022

Howl-o-Ween: A Fall Event for Dogs

Posted on: October 6, 2022

October Town Talks with the Mayor

Posted on: October 4, 2022

Rolling Street Closures for Annual Run

Posted on: September 26, 2022

Two Appointed to Danville Town Council

Posted on: August 23, 2022

Commission Volunteers Sought

Posted on: August 15, 2022

Businesses Sought for Scarecrow Stroll

Posted on: August 10, 2022

Town Talks with the Mayor - August 5

Posted on: July 28, 2022

Town Talks with the Mayor - July 1

Posted on: June 21, 2022

May the 4th Be With You

Posted on: April 19, 2022

Commission Volunteers Sought

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Danville’s Amazing Race Returns

Posted on: March 2, 2022

Lend-A-Hand Day, April 23, 2022

Posted on: March 1, 2022

Plaque Ceremonies Set for November 13

Posted on: November 9, 2021

Businesses sought for Scarecrow Stroll

Posted on: August 24, 2021

Meet Auggie the Acorn

Posted on: August 23, 2021

Town Prepares for Kiwanis Parade

Posted on: August 23, 2021

Vehicle Pursuit Ends in Collision

Posted on: August 9, 2021

Town Creates Downtown Fairy Hunt

Posted on: July 14, 2021

Commission Volunteers Sought

Posted on: April 27, 2021

Statement from Danville Town Council

Posted on: April 21, 2021

Suspect in Stolen Vehicle Arrested

Posted on: April 26, 2018