Bill > SB489

This bill amends two sections of California law to enhance transparency and streamline housing development processes. Specifically, it requires local agency formation commissions (LAFCos) to establish and publish comprehensive written policies and procedures online, including detailed application forms for organizational changes. The bill also mandates that public agencies publish online a detailed list of requirements for housing development project applications, including the specific criteria used to determine application completeness. For LAFCos, this means creating easily accessible, transparent guidelines that outline their procedures for reviewing and approving local government boundary changes, with all forms and notices available electronically. For housing development permit applications, agencies must now provide clear, public online documentation of exactly what information is needed for different types of project approvals. The bill is part of broader efforts to simplify and expedite housing development processes by increasing government transparency. Importantly, while the bill increases local government administrative duties, it does not require state reimbursement because agencies can potentially offset these costs through existing service fees and charges.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

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