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In the past few years there have been numerous changes to the local and statewide regulations that affect how housing and developments get approved.
For those involved in community planning groups, it would appear that less opportunities are available for these local groups to have a say in how their neighborhoods are formed. In an effort to streamline housing development, amid a shortage, there are more loose requirements on whether developers are required to meet with these planning groups.
But, those who are a part of a community planning group say that there are still opportunities to exercise their power.
Our reporter, Drew Sitton, gives an overview of how governance around community planning groups are changing, and how those who serve as a part of these groups feel about the shifts.
Thoughts? Opinions? Share them with us at news@timesofsandiego.com.
Today’s top story
Four years after planning group reform: Communities still have power, if they work for it
By Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego
It’s a time of shifting sands for the 42 community planning groups that are the official voice of San Diego neighborhoods when it comes to land-use decisions. This is in part due to reforms passed in 2022, but also […]
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Today’s opinion column
Opinion: California’s tribal casinos block smaller cardrooms with new regulations
It’s ironic that California’s tribes, treated so shabbily for so many decades, are now bullying a much smaller rival, just because they can.
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