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July 14, 2011
Honorable Luis Alejo
State Assembly, 28th District
State Capitol, Room 2137
Sacramento, CA 94249-0028
Dear Assembly Member Alejo:
The City of Diamond Bar respectfully opposes AB 1220, which extends the
current statute of limitations to five years for certain claims arising out of housing
statutes, the housing element and density bonus law.
Existing limitation periods for land use and zoning decisions promote certainty
for planning agencies and property owners. Once a decision ' is made, an owner
can proceed to obtain permits and establish new uses, businesses, and jobs for
the community. This legislation would extend the limitation period to five years
after a decision has been made, increasing the likelihood of challenge and
uncertainty for land use planning and business development precisely at the
time when local governments are doing everything they can to encourage
projects and economic development.
Steve Tye
Mayor The current economic downturn has also forced many cities to downsize their
planning staff because of lost revenue and developer fees. The new legislative
Ling -Ling Chang requirements would therefore impose additional restrictions and unfunded
Mayor Pro Tem mandates on municipalities, both of which place considerable costs when the
Ron Everett State is taking revenue specifically allocated for local government.
Council Member For these reasons, the City of Diamond Bar is opposed to AB 1220.
Carol Herrera
Council Member Sincerely,
Jack Tanaka
Council Member
Steve Tye
Mayor, City of Diamond Bar
CC: Senator Bob Huff -29th District
Assemblyman Curt Hagman -60th District
City Council
League of California Cities
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