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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Del Samirah's bills to outlaw single family zoning were tabled in committee.  Hope they stay there.[/quote]

Unbelievable that the homebuilders testified [i]against[/i] it.

Also unbelievable that so many people are horrified by the mere prospect of allowing (not requiring) property owners to put a duplex on their property instead of a singlex.[/quote]

Horrified because you purchased a house in a single family neighborhood, and a state legislator thinks it's okay to put multi-families next door?   Do you realize that this means more cars--without more parking provided? More strain on the sewage systems, etc.   Many of these neighborhoods also have HOAs with limits that homeowners all agree to honor.  Why do you resent this?  There are many neighborhoods with single family zoning that have houses built on lots that would be overwhelmed by additional housing.  All SFH is not on one acre lots.  Many people who did not grow up in SF neighborhoods have worked long and hard to get it.  Why do you resent them?[/quote]

All of this because somebody MIGHT build a two-family house next to you instead of a one-family house. Unbelievable. [/quote]

Why should this be a state law?  Traditionally, zoning is handled in the communities.  Communities have different needs.  That's where the decision belongs, not from the state taking away the power.  Samirah wants to change zoning laws?  Run for supervisor.[/quote]

[b]What shouldn't it be a state law? Land use and transportation are also state issues.[/b] [/quote]

Because we have local governments for a reason? If the state is going to decide everything, then I guess we should just abolish all these local governments and local government officials. [/quote]

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