Santa Ana will postpone until June voting on a resolution to file for an exemption from two state housing laws set to take effect in July. Both aim to streamline housing projects in commercial zones, regardless of local zoning laws.
The city is seeking exemption from Assembly Bill 2011 and Senate Bill 6, which allows residential development in areas that are zoned for office and retail space.
Municipalities can seek exemption from the laws if they identify other areas such housing can be built, according to city staff.
The council had intended to vote on the issue on May 16, but instead voted to postpone the issue until its meeting on June 20, after it received a letter from California Attorney General Rob Bonta’s office….