Bill Sponsor
California Assembly Bill 916
Session 20212022
Zoning: bedroom addition.
Became Law
Became Law
Became Law on Sep 28, 2022
Sponsors
Democrat
Rudy Salas, Jr.
Democrat
Sharon Quirk-Silva
First Action
Feb 17, 2021
Latest Action
Sep 28, 2022
Origin Chamber
Assembly
Type
Bill
Bill Number
916
State
California
Session
20212022
Sponsorship by Party
Assembly Votes (5)
Senate Votes (3)
Motion Text
AB 916 Salas Concurrence in Senate Amendments
Summary
The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes the legislative body of any county or city to adopt ordinances that regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between industry, business, residences, open space, and other purposes. This bill would prohibit a city or county legislative body from adopting or enforcing an ordinance requiring a public hearing as a condition of reconfiguring existing space to increase the bedroom count within an existing dwelling unit. The bill would apply these provisions only to a permit application for no more than 2 additional bedrooms within an existing dwelling unit. The bill would specify that these provisions are not to be construed to prohibit a local agency from requiring a public hearing for a proposed project that would increase the number of dwelling units within an existing structure. The bill would include findings that ensuring adequate housing is a matter of statewide concern and is not a municipal affair, and that the provision applies to all cities, including charter cities. By imposing additional duties on local officials, the bill would impose a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement. This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.
Documents (9)
Sources
Record Created
Feb 18, 2021 12:02:23 PM
Record Updated
Oct 29, 2022 12:25:58 PM