CA SB4

Authorizes streamlined ministerial approval for "neighborhood multifamily projects" (up to 2 units in nonurban areas, up to 4 units in urban areas) and "eligible TOD projects" located on eligible parcels, exempt from conditional use permits and CEQA review.

Defines eligible parcels as infill sites in jurisdictions with unmet regional housing needs and more jobs than housing units, excluding historic districts, coastal zones, high fire hazard areas, and flood plains.

Requires eligible TOD projects of 10 or more units to dedicate minimum 30 percent of units as affordable housing to households earning below 80 percent of area median income for at least 55 years, and comply with prevailing wage and skilled workforce requirements.

Limits local agency authority to impose parking standards on streamlined projects and prohibits adoption of requirements that apply solely because a project receives ministerial approval under this section.

Approval remains valid for 3 years from final action and continues thereafter if vertical construction has begun, with discretionary one-year extension available; approval does not expire if project includes public investment in housing affordability and 50 percent affordable units.