Plain English Breakdown
The official text mentions the streamlining process is authorized until January 1, 2036, but does not specify when this specific bill takes effect.
Changes to Rules for Changing Approved Housing Plans
AB-2390 updates the rules local governments must follow when developers ask to change plans for multifamily housing projects that use a fast approval process.
What This Bill Does
- Requires cities and counties to approve changes if they match objective zoning, subdivision, and design standards from when the project first started or when notice of intent was submitted.
- Allows later changes to be checked using the same math and assumptions used in earlier reviews or previous changes.
- Extends the time a housing approval stays valid during lawsuits for any change request, not just the first one.
Who It Names or Affects
- Local governments and city officials who review building plans
- Developers of multifamily housing projects using streamlined approvals
Terms To Know
- Streamlined approval process
- A fast way to approve housing if it meets specific, clear rules without needing extra permits.
- Objective standards
- Clear written rules about zoning and design that leave little room for personal opinion.
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill does not state an effective date.
- The bill states no reimbursement is required from the state, but only says it is 'for a specified reason' without detailing what that reason is in this summary.