SB6

Bypass rezoning for housing in retail- and office-zoned areas

State: California

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: An act to amend Section 65913.4 of, and to add and repeal Section 65852.24 of, the Government Code, relating to land use.

Summary: Deems a housing development project an allowable use on a parcel zoned for office, retail, or parking if it meets certain density requirements and other conditions. Requires such projects to comply with local zoning, parking, design and other ordinances. Limits project site to 20 acres or less in urban areas. Requires relocation assistance for displaced businesses. Allows local agencies to exempt parcels if residential density is reallocated. Does not alter housing, environmental, or labor laws applicable to the project. Sunsets the law on January 1, 2033.

Main sponsors: Anna Caballero

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB6

Related bills: AB2011