Bill > SB489

This bill makes several changes to California law regarding local agency formation commissions and housing development project permitting. For local agency formation commissions, the bill requires each commission to establish written policies and procedures that encourage efficient urban development, including creating forms for application submissions and making these policies and forms publicly accessible through their internet websites. Regarding housing development projects, the bill expands the definition of a "development project" to include housing development projects, even those involving ministerial or mixed approvals. The bill mandates that public agencies publish online their list of required application information, including criteria for determining application completeness, for each housing development project approval. The bill also modifies time limits for project approvals, specifying that agencies should aim to approve or disapprove housing development projects within certain timeframes (ranging from 60 to 180 days depending on environmental review and project characteristics). Notably, these provisions are set to expire on January 1, 2030. The bill defines a "housing development project" broadly, including residential-only units, mixed-use developments meeting specific criteria, transitional and supportive housing, and farmworker housing. By increasing duties for local agencies, the bill technically creates a state-mandated local program, though it stipulates that no reimbursement is required.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB489