Housing

SF 2378 removes a requirement that allowed property owners to block zoning changes by submitting written protests. Specifically, it repeals a provision (Code 414.5) that let owners with 20% of affected property area or 20% of property within 200 feet file protests to stop zoning district changes unless approved by a 3/4 city council vote. The bill directly affects property owners who previously could use this written protest process to challenge zoning amendments. It eliminates the need for cities to seek 3/4 council approval when such protests are filed, streamlining the approval process for zoning changes. The change applies to all zoning district modifications, not just specific uses like shooting ranges.