Permit Streamlining Act: housing development projects: conformity with ordinances and standards.
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill, the Permit Streamlining Act, aims to make it easier for housing development projects, particularly those for low- and moderate-income households, to get approved by local governments. It establishes that local agencies can’t disapprove projects or make them infeasible unless they have specific written findings based on evidence. The bill also clarifies that projects should be subject only to ordinances and standards in place at the time of the initial application, and it includes provisions to ensure projects comply with regional housing needs and density requirements. It also addresses issues related to builder’s remedy projects and clarifies the role of local agencies in reviewing and approving these developments.
Key provisions
- Local agencies must base disapproval of housing projects on specific, documented public health or safety concerns.
- Projects must comply with ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time of the preliminary application.
- Projects are subject to a density bonus if they meet certain criteria, including providing affordable housing units.
- Local agencies must provide a detailed list of required information for development projects.
- Projects are deemed consistent with applicable plans if there’s substantial evidence of compliance.
- The bill includes findings addressing the statewide housing crisis and the need for increased housing supply.
- It clarifies the definition of ‘ordinances, policies, and standards’ to include various local regulations.
- The bill addresses specific requirements for builder’s remedy projects, including density calculations and compliance with existing standards.
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