California Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order to suspend environmental rules aimed at accelerating rebuilding efforts in areas affected by record-breaking wildfires. This regulatory relaxation included waiving permitting regulations under the California Coastal Act and CEQA, allowing faster recovery. Recently, Newsom signed two additional bills to exempt urban housing from environmental reviews and facilitate zoning law changes. The wildfires destroyed over 16,000 structures in Los Angeles, underscoring a critical housing shortage. Despite these measures, the rebuilding progress has been slow, with many homeowners still waiting for permits to begin reconstruction.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order suspended environmental rules for rebuilding, aiming to expedite recovery for areas affected by record-breaking wildfires in Los Angeles.
New laws were signed to exempt urban housing from environmental reviews and simplify zoning changes, addressing the housing crisis amidst reconstruction efforts after devastating wildfires.
The wildfires in LA destroyed over 16,000 structures, highlighting the urgent housing shortage and the challenges of harmonizing different political bases for housing reforms.
Despite relaxed regulations, rebuilding progress remains slow with over 800 homeowners from fire-affected areas still waiting for rebuilding permits.
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