Residential windows: retrofitting: residential window replacement projects: California Building Code compliance.
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No
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Overview
This bill removes restrictions on homeowners within common interest developments from replacing their windows with California Energy Code-compliant windows and from imposing such requirements on new housing developments. It simplifies the approval process for window replacement projects, prohibiting cities and counties from requiring discretionary reviews or denials unless there’s a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety. The bill also includes provisions to protect historical structures and clarifies local government authority regarding window requirements.
Key provisions
- Prohibits common interest developments from limiting window replacement projects.
- Requires cities and counties to administratively approve residential window replacement applications.
- Prevents cities and counties from requiring discretionary reviews or hearings for these projects.
- Limits conditions on window installations to those necessary to mitigate specific public health or safety impacts.
- Exempts historically designated structures (state and local registers) from certain requirements, with exceptions for age-based designations.
- Defines ‘California Energy Code-compliant windows’ based on the California Energy Code.
- Defines ‘Housing development project’ for the purpose of this legislation.
- Defines ‘Residential window replacement project’ to ensure clarity on project scope.
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