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California has something called a "builder's remedy". If cities are out of compliance with the HAA, developers can get their building permits approved through a
by klodolph 4y ago
California has something called a "builder's remedy". If cities are out of compliance with the HAA, developers can get their building permits approved through an alternative process... it's apparently a bit messy, though, and it only applies when the city is out of compliance in certain ways.
I think it makes a lot more sense then suing the city or issuing fines--at least in theory.
- zbrozek 4y agoIt's going to be really interesting to see how projects attempted under that remedy work out. There's basically no case law on the subject.
- 0xy 4y agoHere's how they'll work out; the city will send "random" inspections from the fire department, inspectors and other departments every week to spite you. Applying for any other permit in the city will result in rejection after rejection. Government is spiteful and vengeful, and wronging them will result in vicious consequence.
- mistermann 4y agoIf this keeps up, there may eventually be some vicious, extrajudicial consequences for elected officials.
- cortesoft 4y agoI heard builders haven't used this, because they don't want to piss off the city, since they have to work with them again in the future and don't want a bad relationship.