AB68

Streamline approvals for 'climate-smart' housing developments

State: California

Status: Failed ❌

Formal Title: AN ACT TO AMEND SECTION 65585 OF, TO ADD SECTIONS 65040.18, 65914.7.5, AND 66425.5 TO, AND TO ADD CHAPTER 4.3.1 (COMMENCING WITH SECTION 65918.5) TO DIVISION 1 OF TITLE 7 OF, THE GOVERNMENT CODE, RELATING TO LAND USE

Summary: Mandates streamlined, ministerial approval for housing developments meeting certain criteria, including climate-smart parcel location or inclusion in a region's sustainable communities strategy. Specifies conditions under which local governments cannot increase density or approve subdivisions and utility extensions on climate-resilient lands, barring compliance with specific planning requirements. Introduces obligations for local governments concerning housing element approval, public hearing notices, and finding requirements confirmed by the Office of Planning and Research.

Main sponsors: Christopher Ward

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB68