Housing developments: disasters: reconstruction of destroyed or damaged structures.
- Streamlines post-disaster housing reconstruction by voiding restrictive covenants that block rebuilding.
- Requires local governments to approve disaster-related rebuilding applications within 90 days if standards are met.
- Mandates housing associations review reconstruction plans within 30 days and provide clear feedback on rejections.
- Allows temporary placement of manufactured homes during rebuilding for up to 3 years after a disaster.
Senators Wahab and Richardson have put forward legislation to streamline housing reconstruction in California communities impacted by disasters, establishing new protections for property owners and standardized approval processes for rebuilding damaged structures.
The bill voids any deed restrictions, covenants or homeowner association rules that would prevent property owners from reconstructing substantially similar homes after a disaster. Property owners can rebuild structures up to 110% of their original square footage and height, provided they comply with local building codes and setback requirements. Courts must award attorney's fees to owners who successfully challenge improper restrictions on reconstruction.
For properties in common interest developments, the legislation creates strict timelines for reviewing reconstruction proposals. Homeowner associations and architectural review committees must determine application completeness within 30 days and conduct compliance reviews within 30 business days. If applications are deemed incomplete or non-compliant, reviewers must provide detailed written explanations and allow appeals.
The bill also establishes a streamlined ministerial approval process for housing developments on parcels where structures were damaged by disasters. Local governments must approve compliant projects within 90 days. The legislation temporarily prohibits enforcement of ordinances restricting manufactured homes or recreational vehicles during reconstruction periods. These provisions apply to all California cities, including charter cities, as the Legislature determined post-disaster housing reconstruction to be a matter of statewide concern.
To qualify for streamlined approval, projects must meet objective planning standards and labor requirements. The bill maintains existing environmental review exemptions while creating an optional expedited pathway specifically for disaster recovery situations.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Bill Author |  Not Contacted | |
 Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 James GallagherR Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
 Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
- Streamlines post-disaster housing reconstruction by voiding restrictive covenants that block rebuilding.
- Requires local governments to approve disaster-related rebuilding applications within 90 days if standards are met.
- Mandates housing associations review reconstruction plans within 30 days and provide clear feedback on rejections.
- Allows temporary placement of manufactured homes during rebuilding for up to 3 years after a disaster.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senators Wahab and Richardson have put forward legislation to streamline housing reconstruction in California communities impacted by disasters, establishing new protections for property owners and standardized approval processes for rebuilding damaged structures.
The bill voids any deed restrictions, covenants or homeowner association rules that would prevent property owners from reconstructing substantially similar homes after a disaster. Property owners can rebuild structures up to 110% of their original square footage and height, provided they comply with local building codes and setback requirements. Courts must award attorney's fees to owners who successfully challenge improper restrictions on reconstruction.
For properties in common interest developments, the legislation creates strict timelines for reviewing reconstruction proposals. Homeowner associations and architectural review committees must determine application completeness within 30 days and conduct compliance reviews within 30 business days. If applications are deemed incomplete or non-compliant, reviewers must provide detailed written explanations and allow appeals.
The bill also establishes a streamlined ministerial approval process for housing developments on parcels where structures were damaged by disasters. Local governments must approve compliant projects within 90 days. The legislation temporarily prohibits enforcement of ordinances restricting manufactured homes or recreational vehicles during reconstruction periods. These provisions apply to all California cities, including charter cities, as the Legislature determined post-disaster housing reconstruction to be a matter of statewide concern.
To qualify for streamlined approval, projects must meet objective planning standards and labor requirements. The bill maintains existing environmental review exemptions while creating an optional expedited pathway specifically for disaster recovery situations.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Al MuratsuchiD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Sharon Quirk-SilvaD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
James GallagherR Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted | |
Mike GipsonD Assemblymember | Floor Vote | Not Contacted |