Home Builders Assn. v. City of Napa
California Court of Appeal
[Opinion certified for partial publication.*]
1Opinion of the Court
Opinion
JONES, P. J.
Home Builders Association of Northern California (HBA) appeals from a judgment entered after the trial court sustained a demurrer and dismissed its complaint asserting a facial challenge to an inclusionary zoning ordinance that was enacted by the City of Napa (City). HBA contends primarily that the trial court erroneously applied federal and California takings law. We disagree and will affirm the judgment.
I. Factual and Procedural Background
City, like many other localities in California, has a shortage of affordable housing. This shortage has negative consequences for all…
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