Local senator’s bill to rein in Builder’s Remedy projects dies – Palo Alto Daily Post

Local senator’s bill to rein in Builder’s Remedy projects dies – Palo Alto Daily Post

A bill introduced by state Sen. Josh Becker, that aims to rein the Builder’s Remedy provision in state law that allows for projects larger than local zoning such as a 37-story tower proposed in Menlo Park, has died in the state Legislature. Senate Bill 457 failed to advance out of the Senate Housing Committee. The 37-story project for 80 Willow, the former Sunset Magazine headquarters, was Becker’s inspiration for the bill. Becker is the Democra…

Becker bill to reform builder’s remedy fizzles in committee

Proposed legislation by State Sen. Josh Becker that would have curbed the contentious zoning tool known as builder’s remedy faltered on Tuesday afternoon when the Senate Housing Committee opted not to advance it, according to Becker. The post Becker bill to reform builder’s remedy fizzles in committee appeared first on Mountain View Voice.

Becker bill to reform builder's remedy fizzles in committee

Proposed legislation by State Sen. Josh Becker that would have curbed the contentious zoning tool known as builder’s remedy faltered on Tuesday afternoon when the Senate Housing Committee opted not to advance it, according to Becker. The post Becker bill to reform builder’s remedy fizzles in committee appeared first on Palo Alto Online.