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Mayor Lurie Comes Out Swinging Against Proposed 25-Story Marina Safeway Megadevelopment

Mayor Daniel Lurie opposes a proposed 25-story, 790-unit Marina Safeway tower because it conflicts with newly passed family zoning that caps heights at 40 feet.

Environment

fromsfist.com

1 month ago

Ten-Year-Old Beekeeper Prompts City of Santa Rosa to Amend Zoning Laws After Months-Long Battle

A 10-year-old beekeeper successfully prompted Santa Rosa to revise zoning rules after the city ordered removal of his thriving backyard bee colony.

East Bay real estate

fromKqed

2 months ago

California Landlord Accused of Evicting Child Care Provider Settles Discrimination Complaint | KQED

State law forbids local governments from imposing business fees or zoning permits that prevent or restrict operating an in-home day care.

Real estate

fromSFGATE

2 months ago

Buying Church Property: What Every Buyer Should Know

Religious properties are increasingly available for conversion into homes, offering affordable housing potential but requiring careful navigation of emotional, legal, and zoning constraints.

US politics

fromBoston.com

3 months ago

A Somerville church said it was 'called by God' to open a homeless shelter. Neighbors took them to court.

A completed church basement shelter remains unused after neighbors sued, citing zoning prohibitions while the church claims a Dover Amendment religious exemption.