California 2015-2016 Regular Session Status: In Committee

AB 2557 — Zoning regulations: interim ordinances.

Last action — In committee: Set, first hearing. Hearing canceled at the request of author.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2015-2016 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This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis.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

The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes the legislative body of a city, including a charter city, a county, or a city and county under specified conditions to adopt for a period of 45 days as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the legislative body, the planning commission, or the planning department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time. Existing law prohibits the extension of an interim ordinance that would have the effect of denying approvals needed for the development of projects with a significant component of multifamily housing, except upon specified findings supported by substantial evidence on the record. This bill would instead prohibit an interim ordinance from having the effect of denying approvals needed for the development of projects with a significant component of multifamily housing. This bill would additionally make findings and declarations that addressing housing matters, including the development of multifamily housing, is a matter of statewide concern, and the bill therefore applies to all cities, including charter cities.

Bill Text

Action History

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

  2. Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  3. From committee chair, with author's amendments: Amend, and re-refer to Com. on L. GOV. Read second time and amended.

  4. From committee: Be re-referred to Coms. on L. GOV. and H. & C.D. (Ayes 9. Noes 0.) (April 11). Re-referred to Com. on L. GOV.

  5. Re-referred to Com. on RLS. pursuant to Assembly Rule 96.

  6. Re-referred to Com. on A. & A.R.

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

  8. Referred to Coms. on A. & A.R. and L. & E.

  9. Read first time.

  10. From printer. May be heard in committee March 22.

  11. Introduced. To print.

Sponsors

  • Bloom · Cosponsor
  • Santiago · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 120 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • Santiago

Co-sponsors (1)

  • Bloom

Not signed on (120)

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Votes

Be re-referred to the Committee on [Local Government]

Passed 9 Yea · 0 Nay · 2 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Unaffiliated 9001
Republican 0001
Total 9002
% of votes cast 82%0%0%18%
How each member voted (11)
Member Party Vote
Brough — Yea
Holden — Yea
Mullin — Yea
Waldron — Not Voting
Chang — Yea
Cooley — Yea
Gomez — Yea
Gordon — Yea
Quirk — Yea
Rodriguez — Yea
Jones, Brian W. Republican Not Voting

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Subjects

housing
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Frequently asked questions

What does AB 2557 do?
The Planning and Zoning Law authorizes the legislative body of a city, including a charter city, a county, or a city and county under specified conditions to adopt for a period of 45 days as an urgency measure an interim ordinance prohibiting any uses that may be in conflict with a contemplated general plan, specific plan, or zoning proposal that the legislative body, the planning commission, or the planning department is considering or studying or intends to study within a reasonable time. Existing law prohibits the extension of an interim ordinance that would have the effect of denying approvals needed for the development of projects with a significant component of multifamily housing, except upon specified findings supported by substantial evidence on the record. This bill would instead prohibit an interim ordinance from having the effect of denying approvals needed for the development of projects with a significant component of multifamily housing. This bill would additionally make findings and declarations that addressing housing matters, including the development of multifamily housing, is a matter of statewide concern, and the bill therefore applies to all cities, including charter cities.
Who sponsors AB 2557?
AB 2557 is sponsored by Bloom and Santiago.
What is the current status of AB 2557?
This bill died with 2015-2016 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.
Where can I track AB 2557?
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