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This bill amends the Quimby Act, which governs how cities and counties can require land dedications or fees for parks when approving new residential subdivisions. The bill introduces several key changes: for infill housing subdivisions, the land dedication or fee payment will be limited to 25% of the total subdivision acreage, and if the infill housing subdivision is within a half-mile of an existing park, no park dedication or fee will be required. Additionally, the bill mandates that fees collected under the Quimby Act must be deposited in a separate capital facilities account and be subject to annual public reporting requirements, even though the Quimby Act was previously exempt from these rules. The bill also clarifies that fees can include any interest income generated from the original fees. The Legislature declares these changes as a matter of statewide concern, meaning they apply to all California cities, including charter cities. The bill aims to reduce development costs for infill housing while increasing transparency in how park fees are collected and used, and it becomes operative on January 1, 2021. No state reimbursement is required because local agencies can levy fees to cover the costs of implementing these new requirements.

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