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California Bill Looks to ‘Upzone’ Single-Family Parcels

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California Bill Looks to ‘Upzone’ Single-Family Parcels. A California bill currently in the works would change laws for single-family zones, allowing up to four units on one single-family lot. million single-family lots — or 410,000 parcels now zoned for only one traditional, single-family house. Regulations.

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California revives study of earthquake faults

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California reinstituted an ambitious plan to study dangerous earthquake faults and create zoning maps that could restrict development. In July, the California Geological Survey began to zone the Santa Monica fault, which is among 2,000 miles of fault lines statewide that still need to be mapped.

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BUSINESS REPORT: New California Incentives Offer Credits For Job Creation

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One of the key ways to help California businesses grow is for the state government to get out of their way, California’s director of business and economic development said in San Diego. “We That’s exactly what California aims to do with a trio of tax incentive programs that begins in 2014, he said. Long Beach Community College.

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Interest in ADUs as a Housing Solution Continues to Grow

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Just last month, California enacted new regulations that make the construction of ADUs more affordable. Mr. Peterson has pushed for making zoning laws friendlier to accessory dwellings and for educating homeowners about their advantages. Development.”. Now, he said, the units are more desirable than ever.

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

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In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green?

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Rooftop stormwater management technologies climate change adaptation and resilience

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In October, three atmospheric rivers caused mudslides, flooding, and power outages on the California coast. In June, the Pacific Northwest suffered from a heat dome, which set all-time heat records in seven states and caused hundreds of deaths. Sustainable roof colors—blue or green?

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Custom Home: A Modern Design of Light and Magic

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This light-filled California custom home reached back into the past to create a stunning present and a memorable future with a design that offers diverse outdoor living options and an invitingly warm, modern aesthetic. The atrium also enabled the home to meet strict land-use regulations without sacrificing other space.

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