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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Creates a density bonus program in all RH zones to allow up to 4 units per lot if at least one unit is affordable.

This legislation proposes increasing density limits in RH zones to 4 units, but requires that prices be affordable at middle income levels.

This legislation makes it easier to convert parking lots, garages, and service stations into housing.

Modifies the requirements for Massage Establishments.

Modifies requirements for Business Signs on Awnings or Marquees, and projecting signs in various neighborhoods.

Adds the definition of “Laundromat” to the Planning Code. Requires conditional use for uses replacing laundromats.

Requires rent board notices/declaration documents be submitted for ALL ADU projects.