AG Bonta: Woodside ‘Not Exempt' From Housing Law After Declaring Whole Town A Mountain Lion Sanctuary

By Kenny Choi, CBS Los Angeles:

WOODSIDE (CBS SF) — The town of Woodside last month declared the entire town a mountain lion sanctuary and because of that, more homes under certain conditions, couldn’t be built, even as the state deals with a housing crisis.

Woodside town officials Sunday night said they’ve been advised not to declare the entire town a habitat for mountain lions. The announcement comes as the top law enforcement official also weighed in Sunday saying changes needed to be made.

“We know that a mountain lion habitat generally doesn’t include roadway, lighted areas, and homes. So it’s a rather remarkable claim,” said California Attorney General Rob Bonta.

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