Legislative Updates

Mar 16, 2022

INACTIVE: Repeal of Portion of the Coastal Act

UPDATE: This legislation was placed in "inactive" status at the request of Senator Huesco on 9-9-21. AB 500 was introduced on 2-9-21 by...

Mar 16, 2022

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KILLED: CEQA for Hospitals

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 621 was introduced on 2-12-21 by Assembly Member Rivas. This bill would have allowed...

Mar 16, 2022

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KILLED: Conversion of Commercial Uses to Housing

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. AB 115 was introduced on 12-18-20 by Assembly Member Bloom. This legislation would have...

Mar 16, 2022

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INACTIVE: Minimum Parking Prohibition

Prohibits public agencies in counties with a population of 600,000+ from imposing minimum parking requirements within 1/2 mile of transit.

Mar 16, 2022

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SUSPENDED: Increased Structural Design Requirements

Would require new construction to be constructed with a higher level of structural integrity in case of a seismic event.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Local/State Housing Conflicts

This bill creates a process by which voter approved local housing laws which conflict with state housing laws can be reconciled.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Bedroom Count Increase

This legislation would raise the height of rear yard ADU structures from 16’ up to 20’.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Development Approval: Indefinite

This bill allows certain development projects to be approved and valid indefinitely.

Mar 16, 2022

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Employment: Contractor Penalties

Invokes penalties of $100/day; up to $5,000 for contractors/subcontractors who fail to furnish employee records on public works contracts.

Mar 16, 2022

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Electric Vehicle Charging: Permit Approvals

This bill requires accelerated approvals of applications to install electric vehicle charging stations.

Mar 16, 2022

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City/County Inspection Requirements

Requires cities to visually inspect any complaints about substandard buildings or lead hazards.

Mar 16, 2022

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CEQA: Noticing Requirements

This bill brings CEQA into the modern era by allowing email notices and posting on the agency website in lieu of mailing.

Mar 16, 2022

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Affordable Housing: Impact Fees

This bill prohibits affordable housing impact fees, inclusionary zoning fees and in-lieu fees from being imposed on affordable units.

Mar 16, 2022

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Affordable Housing: Equivalent Access

This bill requires that affordable units be provided the same access to the common entrances, common areas, and amenities of the building.

Mar 16, 2022

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Continuing Education: Architects

Requires Architects to complete 5 hours of training for net zero energy at license renewal.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Massage Establishment: Zoning Controls

This legislation proposes changes to the Massage Establishment zoning controls for sole practitioners and within dwelling units.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Group Housing Special Use District

Creates a Group Housing Special Use District. This is tied to Ordinance 211299 which revises the definition of Group Housing.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Housing Innovation Program

Creates a Housing Innovation Program to help low/moderate income property owners by providing loans and technical assistance.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED/PARTIALLY OVERTTURNED: Tenant Eviction Notice

Would require landlords pursuing certain types of evictions to first provide their tenants written notice and an opportunity to cure.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Electric Vehicle Charging

Would create an Electric Vehicle Charging designation in the Planning code under Automotive Uses.

Mar 16, 2022

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Denied/Killed: Ord 220038: High-Rise Sprinklers: Existing Buildings

Would require automatic sprinkler systems in existing high-rise buildings of R-2 occupancies.

Mar 16, 2022

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APPROVED: Ord 220041: Industrial Protection Zone Elimination

Would eliminate the Industrial Protection Zone special use district and allow social service or philanthropic facilities.

Mar 16, 2022

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HOT: APPROVED: Tenant Appeal for Conditional Use

This legislation would allow conditional use approvals to be appealed by collection of tenant signatures.

Mar 16, 2022

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HOT: APPROVED: Tenant Unions

Landlords are now REQUIRED to allow tenants to organize, participate in tenant meetings. Failure to attend results in rent reduction.