Jul 31, 2023 · Assembly Bill 2011, the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022 and Senate Bill 6, the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022, are intended to permit residential development on sites currently zoned and designated for commercial or retail uses.

Requires the Department of Consumer and Business Services, a municipality, a building official or any other agency or official responsible for administering and enforcing the state building code to approve and issue, or disapprove and deny, any application for a building permit not later than 45 business days after the date on which the applican...

Apr 16, 2024 · Senate Bill 6 (“SB 6”), commonly known as the Middle-Class Housing Act of 2022, introduces significant changes to housing development regulations within commercial zones to convert vacant offices into apartments and condominiums. [7] .

Sep 1, 2022 · SB 6 allows residential development on property zoned for retail and office space without needing a rezoning, and allows project applicants to invoke the Housing Accountability Act (HAA) to limit local discretion to deny or condition approval.

Jul 28, 2023 · AB 2011 and SB 6 are intended to permit residential development on sites currently zoned and designated for commercial or retail uses. Both bills were signed into law by Governor Gavin Newson on September 29, 2022, and will go into effect on July 1, 2023.

Jul 28, 2023 · AB 2011, the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022 and SB 6, the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022, are intended to permit residential development on sites currently zoned and designated for commercial or retail uses. Both bills were signed into law by Governor Gavin Newsom on September 29, 2022, and will go into effect on July 1, 2023.

Understanding AB 2011 and SB 6: Keeping Up with State Requirements for Allowing Housing in Commercial Zones Housing Acceleration Program - Technical Assistance June 6, 2023

Oct 3, 2022 · Under SB 6, an eligible project is subject to the local zoning, parking, design and other ordinance and procedures applicable to the zone that allows for housing with the minimum density required. The project must also comply with all objective local requirements, other than those that prohibit residential use, or allow residential use at a ...

Key differences between AB 2011 and SB 6 include: • AB 2011 establishes qualifying criteria based on affordability, while SB 6 does not require affordable housing to be provided.

SB 6, also known as the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022, deems a housing development project allowable in commercial zones without the need for rezoning.