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The ruling could have broader implications for future state legislation that attempts to supersede charter cities’ authority over municipal affairs, such as land use and zoning.
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Five California charter cities recently obtained a trial court ruling granting their petition for writ of mandate challenging SB 9, a State law requiring cities to ministerially approve lot splits and duplexes within single-family residential zones. The State Attorney General is trying to present this as a narrow litigation victory for the Petitioner-cities on a single State law, but experienced government attorneys will agree this case means more. Against the backdr...