Legislative Updates

This bill requires each city/local jurisdiction to create standards to protect their code enforcement officers from assault.

This bill authorizes local governments to zone any parcel for up to 10 units per parcel within transit-rich areas or urban infill sites.

This bill requires ministerial approval of housing developments with two units including urban lot splits.

This bill eliminates abusive zoning regulations that limit multi-family construction on lots zoned for up to 10 units.

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.

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

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.

Ordinance 210600 modifies the Planning Code in Chinatown Mixed Use Districts.

New bars can now come into the Castro.

Extends the ABE program by two additional years.

This legislation revises the collection of Rent Board fees. Rather than being added to property tax bills, invoices will be sent separately.

Expands commercial tenant eviction protections to include any business that was legally prohibited from operating during COVID.

This legislation includes creation of the small business recovery act with permitting and Planning code improvements.

Suspends certain graffiti violations and unpaid assessed fees due to covid-19.