Bill > AB2601

This bill aims to streamline the approval process for certain housing developments by allowing applications for housing projects and parcel maps for urban lot splits to be processed concurrently, meaning they can be reviewed and approved at the same time. It also permits local agencies to condition the issuance of building permits, grading permits, or certificates of occupancy on the prior approval and recording of a parcel map for eligible parcels, which are subdivisions of land into smaller lots. Additionally, the bill allows for the conversion of primary dwellings in urban lot splits into condominiums upon request, or for existing units within a housing development to be converted to condominiums, provided they meet state and local laws. A "parcel map" in this context refers to a map prepared according to specific subdivision laws and can include a condominium plan. The bill also exempts certain urban lot splits and subdivision maps for housing projects from the requirement of obtaining a public report from the Department of Real Estate, provided they meet health and safety standards, to facilitate the sale of starter homes and small-lot units.

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