Politics & Government
After Homeless Shelter Ban, City In LA County Can No Longer Get Certain Funding, Newsom Says
Last month, the council voted 5-0 to extend the ban another 10 months and 15 days after issuing a temporary version of it weeks earlier.
October 4, 2024
A city in Los Angeles County that recently banned homeless shelters will no longer be eligible for some state funding since it's no longer in compliance with certain state housing standards, Gov. Gavin Newsom said Thursday.
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The Norwalk City Council has established a moratorium on emergency shelters, certain businesses and supportive housing developments, saying in a staff report that these places "may have detrimental effects" on the local community. The city ordinance also prohibits convenience stores, laundromats, car washes and payday loan providers.
Last month, the council voted 5-0 to extend the ban another 10 months and 15 days after issuing a temporary version of it weeks earlier. A day later, California's Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a notice of violation to Norwalk — saying the ordinance violated several state laws including the Housing Crisis Act and giving the city until Sept. 23 to repeal it.
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