Planning and zoning: detention facilities.

Plain English Breakdown

The bill does not provide specific details on exceptions for existing detention facilities.

Planning Rules for Detention Facilities

This law prohibits cities and counties from approving new land uses that allow the construction of detention facilities or changes in use for existing buildings to become detention facilities.

What This Bill Does

• Prohibits local governments (cities and counties) from approving new land uses that would authorize the construction of detention facilities or changes in use for existing buildings to be used as detention facilities.

Who It Names or Affects

• Local governments (cities and counties) in California
• People who want to build new detention facilities

Terms To Know

detention facility

A place where people are held temporarily, like a jail or prison.

Limits and Unknowns

• The bill does not specify the cost implications for local governments.
• It is unclear if there will be any exceptions for existing detention facilities.

Official Summary Text

SB 1367, as amended, Cervantes.
Planning and zoning: detention facilities.
Existing law authorizes the legislative body of any county or city to adopt ordinances that, among other things, regulate the use of buildings, structures, and land as between industry, business, residences, open space, including agriculture, recreation, enjoyment of scenic beauty, use of natural resources, and other purposes.
This bill would prohibit a city or county from approving new land uses in a manner that authorize construction of a detention facility or changes of use that permit use of an existing building as a detention facility, as defined for purposes of these provisions. By adding to the duties of local officials, this bill would impose a state-mandated local program.
The bill would include findings that changes proposed by this bill address a matter of statewide concern
rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, apply to all cities, including charter cities.
The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state. Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.

Current Bill Text

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