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CA AB2341

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/7/2018

Primary Sponsor

Devon Mathis

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Origin

State Assembly

2017-2018 Session

AI Summary

  • Adds Section 21081.3 to the Public Resources Code as a temporary provision effective until January 1, 2024
  • Exempts projects involving refurbishment, conversion, repurposing, or replacement of abandoned or vacant buildings from CEQA aesthetic impact review if the project includes housing and meets specific location and design requirements
  • Requires that at least 75% of the building site perimeter adjoin parcels with qualified urban uses, and any new structure cannot substantially exceed the height of the existing structure
  • Exempts projects that would have significant aesthetic effects on state scenic highways or historical/cultural resources from this exemption
  • Does not prevent lead agencies from considering aesthetic issues under other applicable laws

Legislative Description

California Environmental Quality Act: aesthetic impacts.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 298, Statutes of 2018.

9/7/2018

Committee Referrals

Environmental Quality5/3/2018
Rules4/23/2018
Natural Resources3/1/2018

Full Bill Text

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