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Rancho Santa Margarita, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.14 § 9.14.010

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Operative Text

Rancho Santa Margarita, Cal., Code of Ordinances ch. 9.14 § 9.14.010
The purpose of this Chapter is to implement specified provisions of State law pertaining to local regulation of housing development projects, including, but not limited to, the State Density Bonus Law, Government Code Sections 65915 et seq., the Housing Accountability Act, Government Code Section 65589.5, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, Government Code Section 66300 et seq., the No Net Loss Law, Government Code Section 65863, and the Housing Element Law, Government Code Sections 65580 et seq.
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Plain English

Section 9.14.010 of the Rancho Santa Margarita Code of Ordinances establishes the overarching purpose of Chapter 9.14, which is to carry out several California state housing laws at the local level. These include the State Density Bonus Law, the Housing Accountability Act, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, the No Net Loss Law, and the Housing Element Law. The chapter serves as the city's framework for aligning local land-use decisions with these state mandates governing housing development projects.

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Plain English — not legal advice.

For Property Managers

Under § 9.14.010, property owners and developers pursuing housing projects in Rancho Santa Margarita should understand that Chapter 9.14 is the local implementation vehicle for key state housing laws, including the State Density Bonus Law (Gov. Code § 65915 et seq.) and the Housing Accountability Act (Gov. Code § 65589.5). Operators familiar with these state frameworks will recognize that local approvals and denials are evaluated against the standards those laws establish. Staying current with both the city's Chapter 9.14 provisions and the underlying state statutes is a common practice for compliant project planning.

General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.

For Tenants

Section 9.14.010 signals that Rancho Santa Margarita's Chapter 9.14 is designed to reflect state-level protections and requirements related to housing development, including laws that limit local governments' ability to block or reduce housing projects. Tenants and housing advocates can look to this chapter as the local expression of state laws such as the No Net Loss Law and the Housing Element Law, which are intended to preserve and expand housing availability. Those with concerns about how housing decisions in the city align with these state mandates may find it useful to consult a tenant-rights organization or review the relevant state statutes referenced in § 9.14.010.

General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.

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Cal. Civ. Code § 65589.5
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Cal. Civ. Code § 66300
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Cal. Civ. Code § 65863
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