CA SB489

Local agency formation commissions (LAFCOs) must establish written policies and procedures that encourage planned, efficient urban development while preserving open-space and agricultural lands

LAFCOs must include all forms necessary for complete applications concerning proposed changes of organization or reorganization in their written policies and procedures

LAFCOs must publish their written policies, procedures, and application forms on their internet websites, along with notices of public hearings and commission meetings

Public agencies must publish online the list of required information for each type of approval issued for housing development projects, including completeness criteria and the name of the approval type

No state reimbursement to local agencies is required because they have authority to levy service charges, fees, or assessments to cover the costs of these requirements