SB951

Coastal Commission: stop some of your NIMBY nonsense and butt out of already-urban SF.

State: California

Status: Enacted ✅

Formal Title: An act to amend Section 65583 of the Government Code, and to amend Section 30603 of, and to add Section 30175 to, the Public Resources Code, relating to coastal resources.

Summary: Streamlines housing development in coastal areas by amending the California Coastal Act of 1976. Introduces changes aimed at easing housing element requirements and rezoning standards for jurisdictions within the coastal zone, including the City and County of San Francisco. Modifies appeal processes for coastal development permits and allows for electronic notification to the California Coastal Commission.

Main sponsors: Scott Wiener

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240SB951