Cal. Civ. Code § 99.130
Housing projects subject to local regulations
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All housing projects of an authority shall be subject to the planning, zoning, sanitary and building laws, ordinances and regulations applicable to the locality in which the housing project is situated. In the planning and location of any housing project, an authority shall take into consideration the relationship of the project to any larger plan or long-range program for the development of the area in which the housing authority functions.
Under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 99.130, housing projects developed by a local housing authority must comply with the same local planning, zoning, sanitary, and building rules that apply to any other development in that locality. Additionally, when planning and siting a housing project, the authority is required to consider how the project fits within any broader development plan or long-range program for the surrounding area. This provision ensures that public housing development is integrated into, rather than exempt from, the standard regulatory framework of its community.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Property owners and managers operating near or in partnership with a housing authority should be aware that under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 99.130, authority-developed housing projects are bound by the same local zoning, sanitary, and building ordinances as private developments. Compliant housing authorities generally document how their projects align with local codes and regional development plans before breaking ground. Understanding this framework can be relevant when evaluating land use, neighboring development impacts, or participation in authority-sponsored programs.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Mo. Rev. Stat. § 99.130 establishes that the housing project where you live must meet the same local planning, zoning, sanitary, and building standards as other properties in the area. If a housing authority project appears to fall short of those local code requirements, tenants may have grounds to raise concerns with the relevant local code enforcement or building inspection office. Tenant-rights organizations can help residents understand what local ordinances apply and what complaint or reporting processes are available in their locality.
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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