Plain English Breakdown
The bill status shows 'Passed Legislature' but also lists a future committee hearing date in March 2026, which creates uncertainty about the final legislative timeline.
AB-2177: Open-Space Zoning Law Update
This bill makes a nonsubstantive change to the existing law requiring cities and counties to adopt open-space zoning ordinances.
What This Bill Does
- Keeps the rule that every city and county must prepare and adopt an open-space zoning ordinance by December 31, 1973.
- Requires these ordinances to match local open-space plans adopted under specified laws.
- Confirms that existing law does not allow cities or counties to take or damage private property for public use without paying just compensation.
Who It Names or Affects
- Cities in California
- Counties in California
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill only makes a nonsubstantive change to the wording of an existing provision.
- The deadline for adopting ordinances is December 31, 1973.