CA SB684

Requires local agencies to ministerially approve parcel maps and tentative/final maps for housing developments with 10 or fewer units on multifamily-zoned lots under 5 acres in urban areas, without discretionary review or hearing.

Establishes a 60-day approval deadline for subdivision and housing development applications; applications are deemed approved if not acted upon within 60 days, and denials must include written comments identifying deficiencies.

Prohibits local agencies from imposing standards that physically preclude development at specified densities, require enclosed parking, impose excessive setbacks or floor area ratios, or apply solely because the project received streamlined approval.

Allows issuance of building permits for units in qualifying 10-unit-or-fewer projects upon tentative/parcel map approval, conditioned on recordation of final map and submission of complete permit applications.

Exempts newly created parcels from homeowners' association requirements (except as required by state law), accessory dwelling unit requirements, and urban lot split provisions; most provisions become operative July 1, 2024.