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5 documented cases

Height and Density Limits

Commonly known as Height Limit

Zoning caps on building height or floor-area-ratio.

How it's used against housing

Reduces feasible unit counts below financial viability.

Documented cases

Midway Rising — Midway District Sports Arena Redevelopment
San Diego · 4,254 units
Stalled
Vallco Town Center / The Rise
Cupertino · 2,669 units
Under Construction
Woodside SB 9 Housing Program — The Mountain Lion Moratorium
Woodside · 328 units
Withdrawn
600 Foothill Boulevard Mixed-Use
La Cañada Flintridge · 80 units
Approved
Dominican Valley Development
San Rafael · 64 units
Disputed