Bill > AB507

This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for adaptive reuse projects in California, aimed at converting commercial spaces into residential housing. The bill creates a streamlined, ministerial approval process for converting existing buildings into residential or mixed-use developments, with specific requirements and incentives. Key provisions include allowing adaptive reuse projects as a "use by right" in most zones, exempting projects from certain impact fees, and requiring affordable housing components (such as 8% very low-income and 5% extremely low-income units for rental housing). The bill mandates a quick review process for local governments, with approval timelines of 60-90 days depending on project size, and prohibits local governments from imposing development standards that would require altering the existing building envelope. Additionally, the bill includes labor standards for construction, such as prevailing wage requirements and apprenticeship programs, and provides financial incentives for cities and counties to support these projects. The legislation is designed to address housing shortages, promote environmental sustainability by repurposing existing structures, and create new housing opportunities, with provisions becoming operative on July 1, 2026.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

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