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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 158 |
CA | 2025 | D | Deadlines, Enforcement, Environmental review, Funding, Planning for climate adaptation and hazards, Planning Requirements, Pro-Housing Designation, Streamline application |
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Summary
California SB 158
- Directs the state executive committee to provide recommendations for optimizing loan administration within the Department of Housing and Community Development.
- Accelerates the approval process for housing projects exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) by requiring a decision within 30 days of the conclusion of the consultation process.
- Narrows the CEQA definition of “natural and protected lands” to focus on sites identified in adopted natural community conservation or resource protection plans.
- Updates the Housing Accountability Act to limit the size of “builder’s remedy” projects to a maximum of four acres to qualify for specific protections.
- Requires lead agencies to file notices of exemption with the Governorâs Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation whenever they determine CEQA does not apply to a housing activity.
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