AB 1083
California Environmental Quality Act: exemptions: housing development projects: natural and protected lands: record of proceedings.
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Bill overview
This bill modifies California’s Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to streamline the review process for housing development projects, particularly those involving rezoning. It exempts certain rezoning actions necessary for housing development from CEQA, except for projects that include distribution centers, tourism facilities, or oil and gas infrastructure. The bill also expands the definition of ‘natural and protected lands’ to include more conservation areas and habitat, and eliminates a previous exemption for advanced manufacturing facilities. Furthermore, it requires more detailed record-keeping for CEQA reviews to ensure transparency.
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