MHProNews has learned from HK&C attorney Robert Coldren that the Huntington Beach (CA) City Council has tentatively approved the subdivision map application for Pacific Mobile Home Park to become a resident-owned community. A recent ruling from the state supreme court requires communities in coastal zones be subject to the Mello Act (which intends to preserve affordable housing for low and moderate income persons, as we reported here Nov. 30, 2012). So at first the 252 site community was denied the right to change, but a lawsuit by the firm resulted in the city approving the application upon further consideration. Although it may be more difficult to pursue subdivisions in the future because of the recent supreme court ruling, those seeking conversions need to look closely at the roadblocks which may prevent a conversion.
