Oppose state bill that would bypass local approval for apartment developments
In Plain English
California Senate Bill 423 would expand a 2017 law that forces cities to automatically approve certain apartment projects without public hearings or environmental review. Richmond currently reviews housing developments through city council meetings where residents can provide input. If the state bill passes, many apartment projects would skip this local review process entirely.
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