SB 489
Local agency formation commissions: written policies and procedures: Permit Streamlining Act: housing development projects.
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Bill overview
This bill, the Permit Streamlining Act, aims to improve housing development project approvals by requiring local agency formation commissions (LAFCS) and local planning officials to establish and publicly share clear written policies and procedures. Specifically, it mandates that LAFCS create accessible online resources detailing their processes and forms, and that public agencies publish a detailed list of required information for housing development applications, including criteria for completeness and approval types. The bill also clarifies that no state reimbursement is needed for these enhanced procedures.
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