Housing Crisis Act of 2019.
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Majority
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
Housing
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
AB 2676, the Housing Crisis Act of 2019, aims to prevent local governments from enacting policies that would reduce housing density or impose moratoriums on development. Specifically, it expands the prohibition against these actions to include the ‘sphere of influence’ of cities. The bill also clarifies the definition of ‘reducing the intensity of land use’ and establishes a process for reviewing and potentially approving local housing initiatives. It includes findings that addressing the housing crisis is a statewide concern, and provides for a statute of limitations on enforcement actions.
Key provisions
- Expands the prohibition against moratoriums and reduced housing density to include a city’s ‘sphere of influence.’
- Defines ‘reducing the intensity of land use’ to encompass various factors limiting residential development capacity.
- Requires local governments to seek departmental approval for moratoriums and housing initiatives.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘moratorium or similar restriction or limitation on housing development.’
- Establishes a 3-year statute of limitations for enforcement actions.
- Provides for retroactive application of the bill’s provisions to pending actions.
- Specifies that the bill does not preclude voter approval of general plan amendments to increase housing density on designated open space or agricultural land.
- Includes provisions regarding the City of San Jose’s ability to change zoning ordinances to allow for increased density.
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