California Law Letting Property Owners Split Lots to Build New Homes Is 'Unconstitutional,' Judge Rules

The ruling striking down Senate Bill 9 only applies to the five Southern California charter cities that were parties to the case: Redondo Beach, Whittier, Carson, Del Mar and Torrance. However, if the case is appealed, the appellate court’s ruling will apply to charter cities statewide, including San Francisco, Oakland and San José.