Will Newport Beach Voters Take Over City's Housing Plan?

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1. But...California passed a law to prevent cities from restricting low-income housing.

AI Overview
California has passed laws like Senate Bill 330 (SB 330) to prevent cities from restricting low-income housing by limiting local control over zoning and development processes. Other recent laws and initiatives, such as those concerning the Builder's Remedy and increased state enforcement, also aim to accelerate the approval of housing projects, including those that provide low-income units, even if they are not in line with local zoning ordinances.