Summary
To accomplish this, the California Legislature and Governor Newsom have dictated that the approval authority be shifted to a state-level bureaucracy and removed from local municipal governments. Local municipalities are left out in the cold, with only the authority to approve, subject to state mandates imposed by the minister. The state has effectively neutered local governments’ authorities relating to building.
Governor Gavin Newsom is on board and thriving in the high-density residential development business, serving both private and public entity owners.
Using social engineering, there are numerous exemptions and an approval process for the approximately 160,000 bus stops across California. If the property is within ½ mile of a bus stop, prepare to see 85-foot-high buildings on small residential lots. Expect mini-and micro-sized lots for residential development. Expect many more Accessory dwelling units, as well as mini-accessory dwelling units. Parking requirements, setbacks, and noise from the cluster have also been disregarded. I guess the public employee labor union bus drivers are expecting a bright future.
These new laws will significantly Impact the housing landscape in California, altering the character of our neighborhoods and the way we live. Governor Newsom just signed a pack of new bills into Law that will forever change the tranquil neighborhoods that have been part of our culture for tens of decades. Where China goes, California will follow.
These summaries provide a quick overview of the key points of each Law, helping you understand the changes and their potential Impact on your property or proposed development. I have taken the time to write concise summaries of the bills relating to real property ownership. You will find them on my website at www.danharkey.com. Go to the white search bar and type in ‘AB-’ and the corresponding number.
1. AB-1308: Cutting Inspection Delays to Accelerate Housing Delivery-Quick Read
2. AB-1308: Accelerating Housing Delivery by Fixing Inspection Bottlenecks- Quick Read
3. AB-1296: Unlocking School District Land for Affordable Housing- Quick Read
4. AB-1275: Aligning Housing and Transportation Planning for Sustainable Growth- Quick Read
5. AB-1154: Streamlining Junior Accessory Dwelling Units to Boost Housing Supply- Quick Read
6. AB-1414: Giving Renters the Right to Opt Out of Landlord-Imposed Internet Plans- Quick Read
7. AB-1061: Balancing Housing Growth and Historic Preservation- Quick Read
8. AB-1050: Technical Analysis of California’s Reform on Unlawfully Restrictive Covenants- Technical Read
9. AB-1050: Removing Barriers to Housing by Tackling Restrictive Covenants- Quick Read
10. AB-1021: Leveraging School Property to Address California’s Housing Crisis-Quick Read
11. AB-920 and California’s Digital Pivot: Centralized Permit Portals for Housing Development- Technical Read
12. AB-920: California’s Push for Digital Permit Streamlining in Housing Development- Quick Read
13. AB-893: Expanding Streamlined Housing Development to Campus Zones
14. AB-790: A Crucial Step in Protecting Single Mothers and Children from Homelessness
15. AB-712: Strengthening Enforcement of California’s Housing Reform Laws
16. AB-678: Advancing Inclusive Homelessness Policy in California
17. AB-610: Technical Analysis of California’s Housing Element Disclosure Mandate- Technical Read
18. AB-610: Enhancing Transparency in Housing Element Constraints- Quick Read
19. AB-610: Technical Analysis of California’s Housing Element Disclosure Mandate-
20. AB-507: Unlocking Adaptive Reuse for Housing Production- Quick Read
21. AB-480: Modernizing California’s Low-Income Housing Tax Credit Program- Quick Read
22. AB-480 — Personal Income Tax Law • Corporation Tax Law • Insurance Tax Law: Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC
23. AB-463 (likely AB 462): Speeds Approvals for Coastal & Disaster Area ADUs
24. AB-463: Accelerating ADU Permits in Coastal Zones and Disaster Recovery Areas- Quick Read
25. AB-457: A Game-Changer for Farmworker Housing in Fresno, Madera, and Merced- Quick Read
26. AB-457 — Addressing Farmworker Housing Shortages in California’s Central Valley
27. AB-413: Expanding Language Access in California Housing Policy- Summary Read
28. AB-413: Translating State Housing Guidance into California’s Major Languages
29. AB-301: Residential Private Permitting Act and Post-Entitlement Phase Permits
30. AB-87: Housing Development and Density Bonuses Explained
31. SB-634: Protecting Humanitarian Aid and Support Services for Unhoused Californians- Quick Read
32. SB-507: Integrating Tribal Housing into California’s RHNA Framework-Quick Read
33. SB-489: Addressing California’s Housing Crisis by Streamlining Approvals and Enhancing Transparency-Quick Read
34. SB-489: Addressing California’s Housing Crisis by Streamlining Approvals and Enhancing Transparency-Quick Read
35. SB-489: Addressing California’s Housing Crisis by Streamlining Approvals and Enhancing Transparency-Quick Read
36. SB-410: Strengthening Safety and Transparency in Common Interest Developments-Quick Read
37. SB-358: Reforming Traffic Impact Fees to Promote Transit-Oriented Housing- Quick Read
38. SB-340: Strengthening Emergency Shelter Requirements in California Housing Elements-Quick Read
39. SB-262: Expanding California’s Pro-Housing Designation Program- Quick Read
40. SB-808: Accelerating Judicial Review for Housing Development Disputes- Technical Read
41. SB-770: Removing Barriers to EV Charging in Common Interest Development- Quick Read
42. SB-748: Technical Framework for Safe Parking and Encampment Resolution- Technical Read
43. SB-748: Expanding Safe Parking and Accountability in Homelessness Program- Quick Read
44. SB-655: Setting a Safe Indoor Temperature Standard for Homes-Quick Read
A quick read will give you a sense that everything has changed in California development. Some may relate to your property or proposed development.
Please let me know if I can assist you.
Dan Harkey
Master Educator | Business and Finance Consultant | Mentor
949 533 8315 dan@danharkey.com
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