CA SB1369

Makes adaptive reuse projects (converting commercial, industrial, office, or public buildings with 25% or less occupancy into housing) a by-right use in all areas regardless of zoning, eliminating the need for conditional use permits or other discretionary approvals that would trigger environmental review under CEQA.

Prohibits cities and counties from requiring adaptive reuse projects to provide more parking than the existing building currently has and allows projects to add one story to the roof and expand if the building does not occupy the entire parcel.

Requires the California Building Standards Commission to update the California Existing Building Code by the next triennial edition after January 1, 2023, to clarify fire, safety, health, structural, seismic, and environmental standards that facilitate adaptive reuse projects.

Limits impact fees on adaptive reuse projects to the difference between fees for new commercial buildings versus new residential development on the same site.

Requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to grant an application bonus (percentage to be determined) to adaptive reuse projects applying for the Infill Infrastructure Grant Program of 2019.