Land Use & ZoningIntermediateCalifornia Exam
Which California agency is primarily responsible for enforcing state housing law and ensuring cities meet their Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA)?
ACalHFA, consistent with standard land use regulation
BDRE, per standard municipal zoning practice
CHCD (Department of Housing and Community Development)Correct
DCALFIRE, under standard California zoning and land use law
Why HCD (Department of Housing and Community Development) Is Correct
Answer C: HCD (Department of Housing and Community Development)
HCD (California Department of Housing and Community Development) oversees the housing element of general plans and enforces compliance with state housing law, including RHNA requirements.
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Key Terms to Know
Agency
A legal relationship in which a licensee (agent) acts on behalf of a principal (buyer or seller) in a real estate transaction.
ZoningLocal government regulations that control land use by dividing areas into zones specifying permitted uses, building sizes, and densities.
VarianceOfficial permission to use land in a way that does not conform to the applicable zoning ordinance, granted by a zoning board when strict enforcement would cause undue hardship.
Eminent DomainThe power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.
State-Specific Concepts
DRE Regulation
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