California Legislation:
SB 9 (Caballero)
This bill would facilitate more housing by allowing two residential units within a single-family residential zone to be considered ministerially, without discretionary review or hearing when specific criteria are met.LandWatch Position: Support with Recommendations
Project Status: Engaged
Quick Facts
- The legislation was proposed December 7, 2020 by Senators Atkins, Caballero, Rubio, and Wiener for the 2021-2022 Legislative Session.
- The bill modifies the Government Code as it relates to land use planning.
- The bill’s status can be tracked online.
LandWatch Involvement
LandWatch engages in the legislative process in a variety of ways. For this bill, we’ve provided the following feedback:
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Letter: Support if Amended on SB 9 (546K PDF file)
Six local elected officials, and 23 individuals signed on to LandWatch’s letter to Senator Caballero on SB 9. In the letter, a summary was provided about the proposed amendments for consideration and a recap of reasons for support. (03.29.21) - Letter: LandWatch Comments on SB 9 (199K PDF file)
LandWatch suggested that the law be applicable to unincorporated areas and that those unincorporated areas meet the infill definition. (01.28.21)