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CA SB786

Planning and zoning: general plan: judicial challenges.


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Introduced
02/21/2025
In Committee
05/01/2025
Crossed Over
05/29/2025
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act to amend Sections 65587, 65700, 65753, 65754, 65755, 65757, and 65759 of, and to add Section 65585.02 to, the Government Code, relating to land use.

AI Summary

This bill addresses several key provisions related to planning and zoning, particularly focusing on housing elements and judicial challenges to general plans. The bill extends the time local governments have to comply with court orders regarding housing elements from 60 to 120 days, and removes previous provisions allowing for extensions. It introduces new rules about how conflicting development standards in general plan elements should be resolved, with the most recently adopted element taking precedence. The bill also clarifies that any order or judgment challenging a general plan's validity will be immediately appealable, regardless of whether a final judgment has been issued. For judicial challenges, the bill limits continuances to 60 days and requires courts to grant temporary relief in certain circumstances. Additionally, the bill applies these provisions to charter cities, which were previously exempt from some planning and zoning requirements. The legislation aims to streamline housing element compliance, provide more clarity in judicial proceedings, and ensure that local governments can more effectively address housing development challenges. Importantly, the bill includes a declaration that these changes address a matter of statewide concern, thus applying to all cities, including charter cities.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

In Assembly. Read first time. Held at Desk. (on 05/29/2025)

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