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CA AB2345

Bill

Status

Passed

9/28/2020

Primary Sponsor

David Chiu

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Origin

State Assembly

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires annual reports to include data on density bonuses granted, including number of applications received and approved, and sample project details on density percentage, affordability levels, incentives granted, and parking waivers.

  • Modifies density bonus eligibility for 100% affordable developments to include all units (base plus bonus units) rather than just base units, with up to 20% allowed for moderate-income households.

  • Reduces incentive and concession thresholds from 20-30% to 17-24% for lower-income units and adjusts density bonus percentages to up to 50% maximum for higher percentages of affordable housing.

  • Measures distance to transit stops from any point on development property to any point on transit stop property, and allows developers to request zero parking requirements for transit-accessible affordable senior housing and supportive housing developments.

  • Exempts local jurisdictions with existing density bonus ordinances or programs offering bonuses exceeding state requirements through December 31, 2020 from amending their policies to comply with these changes.

Legislative Description

Planning and zoning: density bonuses: annual report: affordable housing.

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 197, Statutes of 2020.

9/28/2020

Committee Referrals

Appropriations8/7/2020
Housing7/1/2020
Rules6/11/2020
Appropriations5/21/2020
Housing and Community Development2/24/2020

Full Bill Text

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