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AB-1206 • 2026

Single-family and multifamily housing units: preapproved plans.

Single-family and multifamily housing units: preapproved plans.

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Sponsor
Harabedian
Last action
Official status
Senate - Appropriations
Effective date
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Plain English Breakdown

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Single-family and multifamily housing units: preapproved plans.

AB 1206, as amended, Harabedian.

What This Bill Does

  • AB 1206, as amended, Harabedian.
  • Single-family and multifamily housing units: preapproved plans.
  • Existing law, the Planning and Zoning Law, provides for the adoption and administration of zoning laws, ordinances, rules and regulations by counties and cities and the implementation of those general plans as may be in effect in those counties or cities.
  • In that regard, existing law requires each local agency, by January 1, 2025, to develop a program for the preapproval of accessory dwelling unit plans.

Limits and Unknowns

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Bill History

  1. California Legislative Information

    Senate - Appropriations

Official Summary Text

Single-family and multifamily housing units: preapproved plans.