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The cumulative impact of these regulations would be profound. Estimations suggest that individual property owners could face compliance costs of tens to hundreds of thousands of dollars. For large estates or homes in affluent areas, this might involve removing entire landscapes, reinstalling property features, and altering home exteriors to meet new standards.
This regulatory burden exacerbates California’s already strained housing market, which faces affordability crises driven by extensive zoning restrictions, high construction costs, and environmental permitting processes. Many fear that the added expense could discourage new homeownership, foster further outmigration, and hinder economic growth.