El Cerrito, CA Zoning

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State preemptions

Density Bonus Lawapplies
Qualifying condition
City must apply state law regardless of local zoning since jurisdiction population is < 150k but it is a city in CA.
Non-applicable laws (1)
Builder's Remedydoes not apply
Qualifying condition
Housing Element certified by HCD on 2023-08-22; no BR eligibility.

Adopted building codes

Statewide mandatory minimum

2024 CBC
2024 CRC
2023
2024
IECC (Residential)
2024 CALGreen
IECC (Commercial)
2024 CALGreen

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