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Re:Bay Area cities want to end single-family home zoning by burlesona on Saturday July 03, 2021 @12:40PM (#27722867)
If enough red tape was cleared it would be common in SF too. But the regulatory environment is so oppressive that it’s not worth doing a project unless it’s going to be a huge money-maker, which generally means large-scale.

Changing the zoning is a good first step, but not the only (or even the most significant) obstacle.

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Re:Bay Area cities want to end single-family home zoning by imtringued on Saturday July 03, 2021 @02:41PM (#27723774)
It sounds like the problem isn't just the law but also the frivolous interruptions that delay permitting. Those aren't written into the law but they still matter a great deal.
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Re:Bay Area cities want to end single-family home zoning by s1artibartfast on Saturday July 03, 2021 @03:21PM (#27724041)
It can take 250k in permits and 5 years just to renovate a duplex. It is insane
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