Farmhouse Motel Lawsuit Accuses City of Buellton of Gentrifying Avenue of Flags
Farmhouse Motel owners sued Buellton, claiming a new ordinance would end long-term affordable housing and push gentrification on Avenue of Flags.Summary
The Farmhouse Motel's owners sued the City of Buellton, the City Council, City Manager Scott Wolfe and others, challenging an ordinance they say will force the long-term residential motel to revert to short-term rentals and accelerate gentrification on Avenue of Flags. The complaint argues that the motel's 22 units have provided lower-income and workforce housing for decades, that long-term residents rely on them, and that the city acted for commercial and tax benefits while violating property, equal-protection, due-process and zoning rights. City officials have said the rules are intended to bring buildings into code and compliance with long-term residency standards and have noted the state's certification of Buellton's Housing Element; a mandatory settlement meeting is set for June 23 while the city prepares its response.
(Source：Noozhawk)