CA SB1048

Revises the definition of "site plan" in Government Code Section 65103.5 to remove requirements that site plans display topographic lines, drainage, lighting, distance between buildings, and ground sign location.

Site plans must now display: property lines, setback lines, easements, utilities, driveways, surrounding streets and traffic flow, parking lots and spaces, landscaped areas, setback distance between buildings and property lines, and outlines of existing and proposed buildings and structures.

Allows local planning agencies to post site plans and massing diagrams on the internet and permit public copying of these documents.

Permits design professionals or copyright owners to submit site plans or massing diagrams along with architectural drawings; if they decline to submit these documents, permission is automatically deemed granted for the planning agency to distribute architectural documents without restrictions.

Approved by Governor June 26, 2024.