Man sues over county's lot-split denial
Man sues over county's lot-split denial
Source: The Signal
Date: 05/18/2026 10:44pm
Article Summary:
**71-Year-Old Man Sues L.A. County Over Denial of SB 9 Lot Split on Agricultural Property**
A 71-year-old Escondido Canyon Road resident is suing Los Angeles County after officials denied his request to split his 3-acre property under California’s Senate Bill 9, which aims to promote housing development. The county said the land, zoned for light agricultural use, does not qualify for an SB 9 lot split, but the homeowner argues the denial is incorrect and has cost him potential retirement income. The case has been assigned to a Downtown Los Angeles courtroom, with the county expected to respond.
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Date: 05/18/2026 10:44pm
Article Summary:
**71-Year-Old Man Sues L.A. County Over Denial of SB 9 Lot Split on Agricultural Property**
A 71-year-old Escondido Canyon Road resident is suing Los Angeles County after officials denied his request to split his 3-acre property under California’s Senate Bill 9, which aims to promote housing development. The county said the land, zoned for light agricultural use, does not qualify for an SB 9 lot split, but the homeowner argues the denial is incorrect and has cost him potential retirement income. The case has been assigned to a Downtown Los Angeles courtroom, with the county expected to respond.
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