The HAA is a California State Law from 1982 law that, among other things, makes it illegal for cities to refuse to permit projects that are within their zoning and compliant with the town's general plan.
Honchariw v Stanislaus (2011) case expanding the act's applicability.
Article on how the act is interpreted and enforced.
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