The 55-unit tower was approved under a state law that allows by-right permitting in cities without an approved housing element.
The Beverly Hills city council "reluctantly" upheld the approval of an eight-story, 55-unit residential building approved under a law known as the Builder's remedy, reports Steven Sharp in Urbanize LA.
The California law allows developers to get approval for proposed projects that do not necessarily meet all local zoning regulations in cities that have not had their housing element update approved by the state.
According to Sharp, "The Carthay Beverly Hills Neighbors allege that the project violates local zoning regulations, state environmental law, and even federal policies. While a staff report points to some sympathy to those views, it concludes that state law has curtailed the city's ability to reject projects such as these." The law is designed to encourage cities to update their zoning codes to allow for more housing.
Read the full story: Beverly Hills upholds approval of Builder's Remedy project at 232 S. Tower Dr.
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