Recovery from a state of emergency.
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Overview
This bill aims to streamline wildfire recovery efforts in California by establishing specific duties for the Department of Housing and Community Development when a state of emergency is declared due to a wildfire. It requires the department to consult with other state and local entities to identify and potentially suspend permitting requirements to facilitate rebuilding. Furthermore, the bill mandates that all state agencies and local governments accept electronic submissions for disaster recovery-related applications, aiming to expedite the rebuilding process. It also addresses reimbursement for any state-mandated costs to local agencies.
Key provisions
- Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to consult with other entities to identify and potentially suspend permitting requirements for wildfire-affected properties.
- Mandates electronic submission of applications, forms, and plans for disaster recovery efforts by state agencies and local governments.
- Establishes criteria for determining ‘substantial structural damage requiring significant rebuilding efforts’ (25 or more destroyed structures).
- Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to prepare and submit reports to the Governor and Legislature on rebuilding progress and permitting challenges.
- Specifies a timeframe for local governments to establish rapid permitting processes for wildfire reconstruction.
- Provides for the incorporation of reports from governmental entities into the Department’s reports.
- Addresses state reimbursement for costs mandated by the state to local agencies and school districts.
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