Bill > AB2390

This bill modifies existing laws to streamline housing approvals by clarifying and adjusting objective planning standards, particularly for multifamily housing developments. It limits a local government's review of a development site to only the area physically disturbed by construction, not other contiguous or noncontiguous areas owned by the developer, when determining if the site meets certain location criteria, such as being in a high fire hazard zone. The bill also changes the process for approving modifications to already approved developments, requiring local governments to approve them if they align with objective zoning, subdivision, and design review standards in effect when the original application was submitted, rather than requiring the same assumptions and methodology as the initial review. Additionally, it extends the validity of development approvals for a longer period during litigation related to modification requests and clarifies that certain labor standards, like prevailing wage requirements, do not apply to smaller projects or those with specific affordability commitments. Finally, the bill declares that these changes are a matter of statewide concern, applicable to all cities, including charter cities, and clarifies that no state reimbursement is required for any new duties imposed on local officials.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Housing and Urban Affairs

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