Consequence for Failure to Provide Written Documentation

If the local government fails to provide the written documentation within the required timeframe, the housing development project is deemed consistent, compliant and in conformity with applicable plans, programs, policies, ordinances, standards, requirements, or other similar provisions.

8 Pursuant to Government Code § 65860, city and county, including a charter city, zoning ordinances must be consistent with the adopted general plan. This is known as vertical consistency.

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Housing Accountability Act Technical Assistance Advisory

Key Provisions of the Housing Accountability Act