Lawsuit Aims to Block San Diego Parking Requirement Reform

A lawsuit against San Diego alleges that the City Council approved an ordinance ending parking requirements on transit corridors without performing necessary environmental review.

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April 7, 2019, 1:00 PM PDT

By James Brasuell @CasualBrasuell


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