Development Made Easier with California Bills - SB 684, SB 1123, SB 79
The State of California is pushing for more housing, and in the process they've passed some powerful legislation that can benefit property owners. These new laws streamline the process for building smaller, more affordable "starter" homes and multi-family units on existing urban lots. For you, this can mean new opportunities to add value to your property and create much-needed housing. As a general contractor, I'm staying on top of these changes to help my clients navigate the new landscape of infill development. Here’s a look at three of the most significant bills. SB 684: The Starter Home Subdivision Act SB 684, which went into effect on July 1, 2024, is a game-changer for infill development. It creates a new, streamlined path for property owners to subdivide their multi-family zoned lots and build up to 10 homes on them. The key benefit here is ministerial approval, which means the project is approved automatically if it meets all the objective standards—no lengthy...