California 2019-2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

AB 1315 — Housing: small lot subdivisions.

Last action — From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Assembly
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

(1) The Planning and Zoning Law requires a city or county to adopt a general plan for land use development within its boundaries that includes, among other things, a housing element. Existing law provides for various incentives intended to facilitate and expedite the construction of affordable housing. This bill would authorize a development proponent to submit an application for the construction of a small lot subdivision, as defined, that meets specified criteria. The bill would require a small lot subdivision to be located on a parcel zoned for multifamily residential use and consist of single-family housing units with a floorspace of 1,200 square feet or less. The bill would require that the units comply with existing height and setback requirements applicable to the presubdivided parcel. The bill would prohibit the total number of units created by the small lot subdivision from exceeding the minimum general plan density required for the presubdivided lot. The bill would require that the small lot subdivision comply with any local inclusionary housing ordinance. This bill would prohibit a local agency from imposing specified requirements on a small lot subdivision created pursuant to these provisions, including setback requirements between units within a subdivided parcel, except as specified, requirements on the minimum size of each subdivided parcel, and specified parking requirements. The bill would prohibit a development subject to these provisions from receiving a density bonus, concession, incentive, or waiver of development standards under the density bonus law. (2) The bill would make findings that ensuring access to affordable housing is a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, specify that the bill applies to all cities, including a charter city and a charter city and county. (3) By imposing requirements on local agencies relative to the development of small lot subdivisions, the bill imposes a state-mandated local program. 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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. From committee: Filed with the Chief Clerk pursuant to Joint Rule 56.

  2. Died pursuant to Art. IV, Sec. 10(c) of the Constitution.

  3. Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

  4. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.

  5. In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on H. & C.D.

  7. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on H. & C.D. Read second time and amended.

  8. Referred to Coms. on H. & C.D. and L. GOV.

  9. Read first time.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 25.

  11. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 1315 do?
(1) The Planning and Zoning Law requires a city or county to adopt a general plan for land use development within its boundaries that includes, among other things, a housing element. Existing law provides for various incentives intended to facilitate and expedite the construction of affordable housing. This bill would authorize a development proponent to submit an application for the construction of a small lot subdivision, as defined, that meets specified criteria. The bill would require a small lot subdivision to be located on a parcel zoned for multifamily residential use and consist of single-family housing units with a floorspace of 1,200 square feet or less. The bill would require that the units comply with existing height and setback requirements applicable to the presubdivided parcel. The bill would prohibit the total number of units created by the small lot subdivision from exceeding the minimum general plan density required for the presubdivided lot. The bill would require that the small lot subdivision comply with any local inclusionary housing ordinance. This bill would prohibit a local agency from imposing specified requirements on a small lot subdivision created pursuant to these provisions, including setback requirements between units within a subdivided parcel, except as specified, requirements on the minimum size of each subdivided parcel, and specified parking requirements. The bill would prohibit a development subject to these provisions from receiving a density bonus, concession, incentive, or waiver of development standards under the density bonus law. (2) The bill would make findings that ensuring access to affordable housing is a matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair and, therefore, specify that the bill applies to all cities, including a charter city and a charter city and county. (3) By imposing requirements on local agencies relative to the development of small lot subdivisions, the bill imposes a state-mandated local program. 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.
Who sponsors AB 1315?
AB 1315 is sponsored by Boerner, Tasha (Democratic).
What is the current status of AB 1315?
This bill died with 2019-2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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