Due to a loophole in the state's long established Housing Accountability Act, builders in some of So Cal's wealthier areas are going around zoning restrictions to build more low income housing. KCSB’s Robert Stark speaks with Liam Dillon, who covers housing issues for the LA Times, about the implications of the so-called "builders' remedy" law - which could lead to a building boom.
For Santa Barbara's South Coast, Carpinteria is required to add 901 new units and, the Independent reports, is on track to complete its housing elements deadline. However both Santa Barbara and Goleta have yet to put forth housing elements proposals that meet the State’s guidelines. The deadline to submit notarized plans is February of next year.
