Legislative Updates

This bill would prohibit minimum automobile parking requirements on developments within 1/2 mile of transit.

This bill would prohibit affordable housing impact fees from being imposed on the density bonus units in the project.

This bill would require hospital building owners to confirm each year that they comply with seismic safety building standards.

This bill would permit unlicensed contractors to advertise for work if the price for labor is less than $500.

This bill would change the threshold for a building to be deemed “substandard” regardless of zoning designation or approved use.

This bill would restrict City/County/Agencies from acquiring housing unless each unit meets certain criteria for rental rates.

This bill would modify residential real property foreclosure laws. It expands eligible buyers to include tenants and non-profits.

This bill would increase building contractor’s violations to include intentional negligence and increase penalty fees significantly.

Requires mandatory building standards for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations in certain types of existing buildings.

States the intent of the legislature to enact legislation about residential outdoor LED fixtures that create light pollution at night.

This bill would require the Governor to appoint a Supply Chain Coordinator for the State

This bill would exempt new ADU buildings from sections of the California Energy Code, including the requirement for solar panels.

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

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

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

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

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.