Legislative Updates

This bill would require each electrical vehicle charging space to have access to a 208/240 volt branch circuit with at least 20 amperes.

This bill would make adaptive reuse projects a use by-right in all areas regardless of zoning.

This bill would allow cities/counties to use design-build contracting process for ADA construction projects .

This bill would prohibit using credit history to deny housing if the person receives federal, state, or local housing subsidies.

This bill would revise rear and side-yard setbacks for ADU projects, allowing the local agency to determine the setbacks.

This bill would update code requirements for public bathrooms making all single-user bathrooms unisex and adjusting fixture counts.

This bill would prohibit a foreign government from purchasing, acquiring, or holding an interest in agricultural land in the State.

This bill would prohibit a city with a population greater than 200,000 from requiring parking on housing developments near transit.

This bill would authorize DHCD to modify their standards in order to implement the Housing Accountability Act.

This bill would enhance the ADU legislation to increase the height, prohibit sprinklers and provide grant relieve to owners.

UPDATE: This legislation was killed on 1-31-22. SB 55 was introduced on 12-7-20 by Senators Stern and Allen. This bill would have...

This bill would provide grants to cities/counties for conversion of big box retail sites and shopping centers to housing.

This bill creates the Neighborhood Homes Act, which establishes housing as an allowable use on any parcel zoned for office or retail uses.

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 would require all newly constructed non-residential buildings be constructed with dual plumbing to allow use of recycled water.

This bill would prohibit owner-move-ins if the same owner or relative lives on the property OR if there is a vacancy.

This bill would lose a loophole for streamlined housing permits in cases where local agencies require unnecessary materials for review.

This bill would require buildings with a dwelling unit maintain adequate cooling. Makes lack of cooling a substandard housing condition.

This bill would require 80% reduction in carbon use for new construction for 2045 including residential.

This bill would require some DMV sites to partner with a housing developer to develop affordable housing on site.

This bill would prohibit rental applications from asking applicants about their criminal record.