Planning and zoning: housing element: regional housing needs allocation: judicial review.
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Fiscal committee
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No
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Housing
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill clarifies that the decisions made by regional councils of governments and delegate subregions regarding the allocation of regional housing needs can be reviewed by courts. It establishes a process for local governments to appeal these allocations if they believe they are not adequately considering information or are inconsistent with planning goals. The bill ensures that these appeals are considered and that the final allocation plan is subject to judicial review, promoting accountability and potentially ensuring fair distribution of housing needs across the region.
Key provisions
- Provides that the final determination by regional councils of governments or delegate subregions regarding housing needs allocation is subject to judicial review.
- Establishes a process for local governments to appeal housing need allocations if they believe they are inadequate or inconsistent with planning goals.
- Requires councils of governments to make appeals materials publicly available.
- Sets deadlines for various stages of the allocation process, including draft allocation distribution, appeal filing, comment periods, and public hearings.
- Specifies that appeals must be based on comparable data and supported by adequate documentation.
- Outlines circumstances under which a revision of the allocation is warranted, such as failure to adequately consider information or inconsistent determination.
- Requires the council of governments to conduct a public hearing to consider appeals and comments.
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