SANTA CLARA COUNTY is nearly two years behind on receiving state approval for its housing plans, allowing developers to push projects forward in unwanted ways.
County officials submitted their fourth draft of the housing element on Nov. 1 and expect to hear back from the state Department of Housing and Community Development by Dec. 31. Lacking state approval has left the door open for 40 builder’s remedy applications, which don’t need to adhere to county housing guidelines.
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