California Supreme Court
Aug. 24, 2018
Residents can challenge zoning ordinance via referendum, state high court rules
The state Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the authority of county residents to challenge general land use plans through a direct vote and sent the case back to Santa Clara County Superior Court.
The state Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the authority of county residents to challenge general land use plans through a direct vote and sent the case back to Santa Clara County Superior Court.
Zoning ordinances approved by a local jurisdiction can be invalidated through a referendum, at least in instances in which there are other means to make it consistent with the general plan, the court ruled in a case involving the city of M...
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