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CA AB1922

Bill

Status

Engrossed

5/19/2014

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Gomez

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Origin

State Assembly

2013-2014 Session

AI Summary

  • Defines "greenway" as a pedestrian and bicycle nonmotorized vehicle transportation and recreational travel corridor adjacent to urban waterways that includes landscaping, flood protection, public access, and design standards consistent with local planning documents.

  • Includes greenways in the definition of "open-space land" for local planning and zoning purposes under Government Code Section 65560.

  • Authorizes tax-exempt nonprofit organizations with a primary purpose of developing greenways to acquire and hold conservation easements under Civil Code Section 815.3.

  • Promotes development of greenways along urban rivers statewide through public-private partnerships, with specific focus on the Los Angeles River and its tributaries from Canoga Park to San Pedro Bay.

  • Prohibits local governmental entities from conditioning entitlements or permits on an applicant's granting of a conservation easement.

Legislative Description

Greenway Development and Sustainment Act.

Last Action

In committee: Held under submission.

8/14/2014

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/25/2014
Governance and Finance5/28/2014
Rules5/19/2014
Appropriations4/24/2014
Local Government4/8/2014
Water, Parks and Wildlife3/20/2014

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