Plain English Breakdown
The official text uses the phrase 'except as provided,' indicating there are exceptions to the new 45-day rule, but these details are not included in the summary or digest.
AB-1007: Shorter Review Times for Development Projects
This law shortens the time responsible agencies have to approve or reject certain development projects from 90 days to 45 days.
What This Bill 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 Names or 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
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.
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.