Community Focus Amid State Mandates
Adopting a Housing Element is a critical requirement of State law. Failure to adopt a compliant Housing Element can result in loss of local land use control, expose our open space land to potential development and create a risk where developers can bypass local design and density requirements using a provision called Builder’s Remedy. Residential housing would be built on developers’ terms, not our community’s; hence why Yorba Linda’s community participation is so important.
Measure JJ Election Results
Results from the November 5, 2024 General Election indicate that over 90% of voters approved Measure JJ, the Yorba Linda Local Control, Residential Neighborhood, Open Space Protection Measure. The Orange County Registrar of Voters certified the final election results on December 3, 2024, affirming the approval of Measure JJ.
The City’s 2021-2029 Housing Element will now achieve full certification from the State. The Housing Element is a state-mandated policy that identifies the City’s existing and future housing development opportunities to meet requirements determined by the State.
Stay Informed
The City will continue updating YLLocalControl.com with information and public engagement opportunities for the next Housing Element Cycle, anticipated to begin in 2027.