Bay Area Housing and Zoning Issues

The video discusses the severe affordable housing crisis in the US, highlighting the shortage of homes as a primary cause. It examines zoning regulations in the Bay Area, where a significant portion of land is reserved for single-family homes. The video also covers height and parking restrictions in Cupertino, which limit multi-family housing development. Additionally, it addresses minimum lot sizes that encourage the construction of luxury homes over affordable options.

What is one of the main reasons for the affordable housing crisis in the US?

• Insufficient number of houses

• Lack of available land

• High construction costs

• Overpopulation

In the Bay Area, what percentage of residential land is zoned for single-family housing?

• 30%

• 95%

• 50%

• 82%

What is a common zoning restriction in Cupertino for multi-family buildings?

• No buildings over two stories

• No buildings over three stories

• No buildings over five stories

• No buildings over ten stories

How many parking spaces are required per unit of multi-family housing in Cupertino?

• Four

• One

• Three

• Two

What is the minimum lot size for most single-family homes in Cupertino?

• 3000 square feet

• 10000 square feet

• 5000 square feet

• 7000 square feet

What type of housing do exclusionary zoning laws encourage developers to build?

• Affordable starter homes

• Luxury homes

• Multi-family housing

• Tiny homes