Farmworker housing: streamlined, ministerial approval: Counties of Fresno, Madera, and Merced.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill streamlines the approval process for agricultural employee housing developments in Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties. It allows for a ‘ministerial’ approval, meaning it’s a quick and automatic process, without extensive public review, if the development meets certain criteria, such as being located within 15 miles of farmland and not being primarily dedicated to industrial use. The bill also increases the maximum number of units allowed in these developments to 150, provided they are in those specific counties.
Key provisions
- Expands eligibility for streamlined housing approval to Fresno, Madera, and Merced counties.
- Allows for a ‘ministerial’ approval process for qualifying agricultural employee housing developments.
- Increases the maximum number of units in eligible developments to 150, if located in Fresno, Madera, or Merced counties.
- Sets a 15-mile distance requirement for developments to be located near farmland or grazing areas.
- Limits the amount of the site dedicated to industrial use to no more than one-third.
- Defines ‘eligible agricultural employee housing’ with specific unit and occupancy requirements.
- Provides for a 90-day or 180-day review period for local government planning commissions.
- Specifies that the approval process is not discretionary and does not require environmental review.
Who is affected
- Agricultural Workers
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