Land Use,
Environmental & Energy
Oct. 18, 2022
Santee development doesn’t consider fire danger, suit says
The lawsuit filed by environmental groups alleges the Fanita Ranch plans ignore fire dangers and lack safe evacuation routes, which is inconsistent with the city’s general plan.
The construction of a development project in San Diego County is not being properly reviewed for wildfire risks, claims a new lawsuit filed by environmental groups.
“California’s affordable housing crisis doesn’t give cities free rein to build unsafe homes in places like Fanita Ranch,” Center for Biological Diversity attorney Peter Broderick said. “To prepare for the next disaster, we have to be smarter about where we build, with safety pl...
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