As published by CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® Member Legal Services, October 1, 2021 SB 9 – allows for the development in an urban area of up to four homes on lots on a plot of land where currently only one exists and requires that a city or county ministerially approve without discretionary review or a […]

CITY OF SANTA CRUZ PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT 809 Center Street • Room 206 • Santa Cruz, CA 95060 www.cityofsantacruz.com Lee Butler, Director SB 9 is part of the Senate’s “Building Opportunities for All” housing package that was created to address the severe housing shortage in California. SB 9 was signed by Governor Newsom and […]

Image via Pexels Whether you’ve recently relocated from another city or state or you’ve lived in the Scotts Valley area for many years, it can take some time for a new residence to truly feel like home. After all, moving often means adjusting to a new home and neighborhood — and finding new places to […]

Senate Bill 9 is a 2021 California state law that allows up to 4 homes in most single-family zones, regardless of local zoning. You can use SB9 to split your lot, add a 2nd home to a lot, or both (split lot and have 2 homes on each lot for a total of 4 homes). Here’s how […]