CA AB1851

Prohibits local agencies from requiring replacement of religious-use parking spaces eliminated for religious institution affiliated housing development projects, with a 50% maximum elimination limit on existing parking spaces.

Prevents local agencies from requiring developers to cure preexisting parking deficits or deny projects solely based on parking space reduction, provided the reduction does not exceed 50% of existing parking spaces.

Allows remaining religious-use parking spaces to count toward the parking requirement for the housing development project itself.

Permits local agencies to require a minimum of one parking space per unit for the housing development, with exemptions for projects within one-half mile of public transit or one block of car-sharing vehicles.

Declares housing provisions a statewide concern, making these requirements applicable to all cities including charter cities.