CA SB838

Revises the definition of "housing development project" under the Housing Accountability Act to exclude mixed-use developments that include hotels, motels, bed and breakfast inns, or other transient lodging from receiving housing development project benefits, even if at least 2/3 of the square footage is designated for residential use

Allows local agencies to separately approve the hotel/transient lodging portion of a mixed-use project, but that portion will not be eligible for any state law benefits conferred on housing development projects, including streamlined approval under Section 65913.4

Clarifies that "other transient lodging" does not include residential hotels (as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50519) or a resident's post-occupancy use of a unit as short-term lodging consistent with local law

Corrects cross-references within the Housing Accountability Act and incorporates contingent amendments coordinating with AB 1308 if both bills are enacted