Planning and zoning: detention facilities.
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No
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No
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill prohibits cities and counties in California from approving new land uses that would allow for the construction of a detention facility or the conversion of existing buildings into detention facilities. It aims to prevent the establishment of private detention centers and addresses a matter of statewide concern. The bill also clarifies that local agencies will not be required to seek reimbursement from the state for costs associated with this new regulation.
Key provisions
- Defines ‘detention facility’ for the purposes of the law.
- Prohibits approval of new land uses authorizing detention facility construction.
- Prohibits changes of use allowing existing buildings to be used as detention facilities.
- States that the bill addresses a statewide concern, not a municipal one.
- Excludes reimbursement requirements under the California Constitution.
- Provides for severability of the act's provisions.
Who is affected
- Cities
- Counties
- Local Government Agencies
- Developers
- Potential Operators of Detention Facilities
Notable changes
- Creates a new state law regulating the use of land for detention facilities.
- Limits local government authority to approve such facilities.
- Establishes a statewide standard for detention facility location.
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