California2026Enacted
AB-1007
AB-1007: Shorter Review Times for Development Projects
Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 7:05 AM
In one sentence
This law shortens the time responsible agencies have to approve or reject certain development projects from 90 days to 45 days.
What it does
- Changes the Permit Streamlining Act to reduce review deadlines for responsible agencies.
- Requires responsible agencies to make a decision within 45 days instead of 90 days, except as provided in other parts of the law.
- States that this change applies to all cities, including charter cities, because it addresses a matter of statewide concern.
- Declares that no state reimbursement is required for costs created by this act.
Who it affects
- Public agencies acting as responsible agencies on development projects
- Local officials whose duties are increased by the new timeline
- All cities in California, including charter cities
Limits and unknowns
- The source text mentions exceptions ('except as provided') but does not list what those specific exceptions are.
- The bill states no reimbursement is required for a 'specified reason,' but the official summary does not explain what that reason is.
- The effective date of the law is not listed in the provided source material.
Plain language
Terms to know
- Lead agency
- The public agency that manages the main review of a development project.
- Responsible agency
- A public agency with specific duties to approve or disapprove parts of a development project within set time limits.
- Charter cities
- Cities that have their own written rules for local government, which this law still applies to because it is considered a statewide concern.
Official record
Sources
Official summary
Land use: development project review.
Official activity
Bill history
- Chaptered