Building Industry Assn. of Southern California, Inc. v. City of Camarillo

Opinion

LUCAS,J.

This case presents two issues for review: (1) Is Evidence Code section 669.5,1 which shifts the burden of proof in actions challenging the *815validity of growth control ordinances, applicable to such an ordinance enacted by the initiative process? (2) Is Government Code section 65863.6,2 which requires cities and counties to balance housing needs against public service needs before passing growth control ordinances, and to list in those ordinances findings as to the public health, safety, and welfare to be promoted which justify reducing the housing opportunities of the region,…