Bill to bar some grocery/pharmacy covenants draws support, requests for tailoring
Lawmakers heard HB 2294 to prohibit new negative-use covenants that block groceries and pharmacies from operating where land use allows it, with exceptions for existing covenants and certain relocations; supporters cited food access and small-grocer protection while retail groups asked for guardrails.
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The Consumer Protection and Business Committee on Jan. 14 considered House Bill 2294, which would bar certain negative use restrictions—such as deed covenants or CC&Rs—that prevent grocery stores and pharmacies from operating on property where local land-use rules would otherwise allow them.
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