ENCINITAS, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — Following pushback regarding a controversial 22-story high-rise development in Pacific Beach, California has signed housing reforms regarding its Density Bonus Law (DBL).

State Senator Catherine Blakespear (D-38) and Assemblymember Tasha Boerner (D-77), lawmakers from Encinitas, introduced separate legislation to make changes to DBL loopholes that currently allow large-scale developments to bypass regulations.

Blakespear states that Project Vela—the development in Pacific Beach—surpassed local zoning “by more than 1,500%.” Governor Newsom signed the new reforms into law on Friday.

“When we invest in housing, we’re investing in people — their chance to build a future, raise a family, and be part of a community,” Newsom said.

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