CA AB430

Establishes streamlined, ministerial approval process for residential and mixed-use housing developments in eight specified cities (Biggs, Corning, Gridley, Live Oak, Orland, Oroville, Willows, and Yuba City) impacted by the Camp Fire to expedite housing relief.

Requires developments to meet objective standards including minimum 4 units per acre density, at least two-thirds square footage for residential use, 50-acre maximum site size, and Gold LEED certification or equivalent green building standards.

Prohibits parking requirements for developments within one-half mile of high-quality bus corridors or major transit stops; prohibits local governments from imposing additional fees or requirements based on streamlined approval status.

Approvals expire after 3 years unless project includes 50% of units affordable to households below 80% area median income (in which case approval does not expire) or unless vertical construction has begun and is in progress; allows one-time one-year extension.

Repeals streamlined approval provisions on January 1, 2026; applies to all specified cities including charter cities as a matter of statewide concern.