Plain English Breakdown
The official text states there are exceptions ('except as specified') but does not define them in the provided summary or digest.
Housing Development Rules for Density Bonuses
This law clarifies that cities and counties do not have to give special building bonuses or relax rules just because a housing project includes short-term rental units.
What This Bill Does
- Cities, counties, and city-counties are no longer required by the Density Bonus Law to approve transient lodging as part of a housing development.
- Local governments do not have to grant concessions, incentives, or waivers for rules like height limits if they only apply because the project includes transient lodging.
- The bill updates Section 65915 of the Government Code with changes from SB 92.
Who It Names or Affects
- Cities
- Counties
- City and counties
Limits and Unknowns
- The law only takes effect if both this bill (AB-87) and SB 92 are passed, with AB-87 being the last one enacted.
- The official text mentions exceptions ('except as specified') but does not list what those specific exceptions are in the provided summary.