Do You Know About the Granny Flat Flap?

     San Diego's City Council was forced to comply with the new legislation
     passed by the California Legislature regarding Density Bonus and
     Second Units. All the cities in the state had to comply or amend their
     rules by July 2003. The concern over the housing crunch and the
     affordability factor was a deep enough problem to bring action. How did
     San Diego respond?
     At a hearing in June 2003, Mayor Murphy said he would like an outright
    ban on second units. He felt the need to protect the single family
    neighborhood. Other Council Members had other objections.

     In July 2003 new rules were established without much outcry from the
     public. I think we citizens were all "out to lunch" that day. The Council
     complied with the state rules but added more restrictive rules.

     For more information, find out what happened.

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