Bill > AB660

This bill addresses post-entitlement phase permit processes for housing development projects in California, aiming to streamline and expedite housing approvals. The bill limits local agencies to two plan check and specification reviews for building permits, allows applicants to request additional submittals of non-compliant applications, and reduces the timeline for local agencies to review and respond to permit applications. For housing projects with 25 units or fewer, the review timeline is now 30 business days, and for projects with 26 or more units, it is 45 business days. The bill also modifies appeal processes, allowing applicants to seek a writ of mandate if their appeal is denied or not processed within the specified timeframes. Additionally, the legislation expands the definition of a "builder's remedy project," which gives developers more flexibility when local jurisdictions do not have a compliant housing element. The bill is part of California's broader efforts to address the state's housing crisis by reducing barriers to housing development and providing more predictable and efficient permitting processes for residential projects.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB660