Planning and zoning: housing development projects: urban lot splits: subdivisions: 2025 Eaton Wildfire: Altadena.
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- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill modifies zoning regulations to allow for easier development of housing projects in Altadena, Los Angeles County, particularly in areas affected by the 2025 Eaton Wildfire. It temporarily suspends standard ministerial approval requirements for housing developments of up to two units in ZIP codes 91001 and 91003, submitted between January 7, 2025, and January 7, 2030. The bill also addresses offers to purchase properties damaged by wildfires and prohibits certain actions by large property owners in those areas, aiming to promote housing availability in wildfire-impacted communities.
Key provisions
- Suspends ministerial approval requirements for housing developments of up to two units in ZIP codes 91001 and 91003 until January 7, 2030.
- Prohibits unsolicited offers to purchase real property damaged by wildfires for owners holding 75 or more single-family properties in affected areas for five years.
- Makes legislative findings regarding the need for a special statute in Altadena to address housing challenges.
- Amends Government Code sections to clarify housing development regulations and streamline the approval process.
- Modifies requirements for urban lot splits, allowing for easier development in designated areas.
- Addresses issues related to parking, setbacks, and density restrictions for housing developments.
- Includes provisions related to community land trusts and accessory dwelling units.
- Establishes a process for local agencies to deny applications based on specific adverse impacts.
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