AB2011

Streamline approvals of new housing in commercial zones, with some strings attached

State: California

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: An act to amend Sections 65400 and 65585 of, and to add and repeal Chapter 4.1 (commencing with Section 65912.100) of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code, relating to housing.

Summary: Creates two streamlined ministerial approval processes for housing in commercial zones: one for 100% affordable housing and one for mixed-income housing that meets specified affordability, labor, and environmental criteria. Key provisions include requiring housing in commercial zones to be a "use by right", relaxing parking requirements, requiring prevailing wages and health benefits, and mandating relocation assistance for displaced businesses. Also requires annual reporting on projects, studies by HCD on outcomes, and sunsets on January 1, 2033.

Main sponsors: Buffy Wicks

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220AB2011

Related bills: SB6