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This bill provides comprehensive provisions to facilitate housing reconstruction in areas affected by disasters, focusing on common interest developments and housing developments. The bill makes any covenant, restriction, or governing document provision void if it prohibits substantially similar reconstruction of a residential structure destroyed or damaged in a disaster, as defined by federal, state, or local emergency declarations. For common interest developments, the bill establishes a streamlined approval process requiring review bodies to determine application completeness within 30 days, conduct reviews within 45 days, and provide clear feedback if an application is incomplete or noncompliant. The bill also creates a ministerial approval process for housing developments on parcels where residential structures were destroyed in a disaster, requiring local governments to approve qualifying projects within 90 days if they meet objective planning standards. Additionally, the bill temporarily suspends local ordinances that prevent the placement of manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or recreational vehicles on residential parcels during reconstruction efforts. The legislation aims to expedite and simplify the rebuilding process in disaster-impacted areas, ensuring homeowners can more easily reconstruct their properties while maintaining reasonable design and safety standards. The bill explicitly states that it addresses a matter of statewide concern and applies to all cities, including charter cities.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs, Justice

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