Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 484Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 5020.7 of add Section 30610.05 to the Public Resources Code, relating to historical resources. coastal resources.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 484, as amended, Laird. Historical resources: preservation and enhancement. Coastal resources: coastal development permits: infill area categorical exclusion.Existing law, the California Coastal Act of 1976, among other things, requires anyone wishing to perform or undertake any development in the coastal zone, except as specified, in addition to obtaining any other permit required by law from any local government or from any state, regional, or local agency, to obtain a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission or a local government, as provided. The act provides that a coastal development permit is not required for specified types of development in specified areas, as provided. Existing law provides that a coastal development permit is not required for any category of development, or any category of development within a specified geographic area, if the commission, after a public hearing, and by a 2/3 vote of its appointed members, finds that there is no potential for any significant adverse effect, as specified, on coastal resources or on public access to, or along, the coast and, where the exclusion precedes certification of the applicable local coastal program, that the exclusion will not impair the ability of local government to prepare a local coastal program.Existing regulation, before a categorical exclusion becomes effective, requires specified things to occur, including that the public agency issuing the permit accepts and agrees to the terms and conditions to which the categorical exclusion has been made.This bill would require the commission, on or before July 1, 2027, to identify infill areas of 3 local jurisdictions that do not have a certified local coastal program, for categorical exclusion from the coastal development permitting requirement, until June 30, 2037, in accordance with the above-described permit exclusion process and determination, if the development is a residential housing project comprised only of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income. The bill would exempt the categorically excluded infill areas from the above-described regulation. The bill would require, before commencing development, a proponent of the development to request from the commission, and for the commission to issue, a notice of exclusion.This bill would require the commission, on or before January 1, 2035, to report to the Legislature the number of projects that were constructed or are currently under construction pursuant to this categorical exclusion.Existing law establishes the State Historical Resources Commission and the State Office of Historic Preservation for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and preserving historical resources. Existing law declares that it is the intent of the Legislature that public agencies, including the commission and the office, carry out their responsibilities in a manner designed to, among other things, encourage public support for the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in the latter provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 30610.05 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:30610.05. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the commission shall identify infill areas within a local jurisdiction that currently does not have a certified local coastal program for categorical exclusion from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 30610 if development is a residential housing project comprised entirely of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall identify a total of three local jurisdictions.(3) The categorical exclusion described in this subdivision shall remain in effect until June 30, 2037.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13244 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, each of the areas identified by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective upon the commission certifying the exclusion pursuant to the two-thirds vote of its appointed members.(c) Before commencing construction of a proposed residential housing project that is categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a), the development proponent shall request, and the commission shall issue, a notice of exclusion documenting that the proposed project is categorically excluded from the requirement to obtain a coastal development permit.(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2035, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature identifying the number of projects that were constructed or that are currently under construction that were categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a).(2) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(3) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed by this subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2039.SECTION 1.Section 5020.7 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:5020.7.(a)The Legislature recognizes that the long-term preservation and enhancement of historical resources is dependent, to a large extent, on the good will and cooperation of the general public and of the public and private owners of those resources.(b)Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that public agencies, including the commission and the office, shall endeavor to carry out their responsibilities under this article in a manner designed to garner the cooperation of the owners of both identified and unidentified resources, to encourage the owners to perceive these resources as assets rather than liabilities, and to encourage the support of the general public for the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.
Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION Senate Bill No. 484Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 19, 2025 An act to amend Section 5020.7 of add Section 30610.05 to the Public Resources Code, relating to historical resources. coastal resources.LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTSB 484, as amended, Laird. Historical resources: preservation and enhancement. Coastal resources: coastal development permits: infill area categorical exclusion.Existing law, the California Coastal Act of 1976, among other things, requires anyone wishing to perform or undertake any development in the coastal zone, except as specified, in addition to obtaining any other permit required by law from any local government or from any state, regional, or local agency, to obtain a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission or a local government, as provided. The act provides that a coastal development permit is not required for specified types of development in specified areas, as provided. Existing law provides that a coastal development permit is not required for any category of development, or any category of development within a specified geographic area, if the commission, after a public hearing, and by a 2/3 vote of its appointed members, finds that there is no potential for any significant adverse effect, as specified, on coastal resources or on public access to, or along, the coast and, where the exclusion precedes certification of the applicable local coastal program, that the exclusion will not impair the ability of local government to prepare a local coastal program.Existing regulation, before a categorical exclusion becomes effective, requires specified things to occur, including that the public agency issuing the permit accepts and agrees to the terms and conditions to which the categorical exclusion has been made.This bill would require the commission, on or before July 1, 2027, to identify infill areas of 3 local jurisdictions that do not have a certified local coastal program, for categorical exclusion from the coastal development permitting requirement, until June 30, 2037, in accordance with the above-described permit exclusion process and determination, if the development is a residential housing project comprised only of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income. The bill would exempt the categorically excluded infill areas from the above-described regulation. The bill would require, before commencing development, a proponent of the development to request from the commission, and for the commission to issue, a notice of exclusion.This bill would require the commission, on or before January 1, 2035, to report to the Legislature the number of projects that were constructed or are currently under construction pursuant to this categorical exclusion.Existing law establishes the State Historical Resources Commission and the State Office of Historic Preservation for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and preserving historical resources. Existing law declares that it is the intent of the Legislature that public agencies, including the commission and the office, carry out their responsibilities in a manner designed to, among other things, encourage public support for the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in the latter provision.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NOYES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025
Amended IN Senate March 26, 2025
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20252026 REGULAR SESSION
Senate Bill
No. 484
Introduced by Senator LairdFebruary 19, 2025
Introduced by Senator Laird
February 19, 2025
An act to amend Section 5020.7 of add Section 30610.05 to the Public Resources Code, relating to historical resources. coastal resources.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
SB 484, as amended, Laird. Historical resources: preservation and enhancement. Coastal resources: coastal development permits: infill area categorical exclusion.
Existing law, the California Coastal Act of 1976, among other things, requires anyone wishing to perform or undertake any development in the coastal zone, except as specified, in addition to obtaining any other permit required by law from any local government or from any state, regional, or local agency, to obtain a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission or a local government, as provided. The act provides that a coastal development permit is not required for specified types of development in specified areas, as provided. Existing law provides that a coastal development permit is not required for any category of development, or any category of development within a specified geographic area, if the commission, after a public hearing, and by a 2/3 vote of its appointed members, finds that there is no potential for any significant adverse effect, as specified, on coastal resources or on public access to, or along, the coast and, where the exclusion precedes certification of the applicable local coastal program, that the exclusion will not impair the ability of local government to prepare a local coastal program.Existing regulation, before a categorical exclusion becomes effective, requires specified things to occur, including that the public agency issuing the permit accepts and agrees to the terms and conditions to which the categorical exclusion has been made.This bill would require the commission, on or before July 1, 2027, to identify infill areas of 3 local jurisdictions that do not have a certified local coastal program, for categorical exclusion from the coastal development permitting requirement, until June 30, 2037, in accordance with the above-described permit exclusion process and determination, if the development is a residential housing project comprised only of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income. The bill would exempt the categorically excluded infill areas from the above-described regulation. The bill would require, before commencing development, a proponent of the development to request from the commission, and for the commission to issue, a notice of exclusion.This bill would require the commission, on or before January 1, 2035, to report to the Legislature the number of projects that were constructed or are currently under construction pursuant to this categorical exclusion.Existing law establishes the State Historical Resources Commission and the State Office of Historic Preservation for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and preserving historical resources. Existing law declares that it is the intent of the Legislature that public agencies, including the commission and the office, carry out their responsibilities in a manner designed to, among other things, encourage public support for the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in the latter provision.
Existing law, the California Coastal Act of 1976, among other things, requires anyone wishing to perform or undertake any development in the coastal zone, except as specified, in addition to obtaining any other permit required by law from any local government or from any state, regional, or local agency, to obtain a coastal development permit from the California Coastal Commission or a local government, as provided. The act provides that a coastal development permit is not required for specified types of development in specified areas, as provided. Existing law provides that a coastal development permit is not required for any category of development, or any category of development within a specified geographic area, if the commission, after a public hearing, and by a 2/3 vote of its appointed members, finds that there is no potential for any significant adverse effect, as specified, on coastal resources or on public access to, or along, the coast and, where the exclusion precedes certification of the applicable local coastal program, that the exclusion will not impair the ability of local government to prepare a local coastal program.
Existing regulation, before a categorical exclusion becomes effective, requires specified things to occur, including that the public agency issuing the permit accepts and agrees to the terms and conditions to which the categorical exclusion has been made.
This bill would require the commission, on or before July 1, 2027, to identify infill areas of 3 local jurisdictions that do not have a certified local coastal program, for categorical exclusion from the coastal development permitting requirement, until June 30, 2037, in accordance with the above-described permit exclusion process and determination, if the development is a residential housing project comprised only of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income. The bill would exempt the categorically excluded infill areas from the above-described regulation. The bill would require, before commencing development, a proponent of the development to request from the commission, and for the commission to issue, a notice of exclusion.
This bill would require the commission, on or before January 1, 2035, to report to the Legislature the number of projects that were constructed or are currently under construction pursuant to this categorical exclusion.
Existing law establishes the State Historical Resources Commission and the State Office of Historic Preservation for the purpose of identifying, protecting, and preserving historical resources. Existing law declares that it is the intent of the Legislature that public agencies, including the commission and the office, carry out their responsibilities in a manner designed to, among other things, encourage public support for the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.
This bill would make nonsubstantive changes in the latter provision.
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## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Section 30610.05 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:30610.05. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the commission shall identify infill areas within a local jurisdiction that currently does not have a certified local coastal program for categorical exclusion from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 30610 if development is a residential housing project comprised entirely of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall identify a total of three local jurisdictions.(3) The categorical exclusion described in this subdivision shall remain in effect until June 30, 2037.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13244 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, each of the areas identified by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective upon the commission certifying the exclusion pursuant to the two-thirds vote of its appointed members.(c) Before commencing construction of a proposed residential housing project that is categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a), the development proponent shall request, and the commission shall issue, a notice of exclusion documenting that the proposed project is categorically excluded from the requirement to obtain a coastal development permit.(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2035, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature identifying the number of projects that were constructed or that are currently under construction that were categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a).(2) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(3) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed by this subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2039.SECTION 1.Section 5020.7 of the Public Resources Code is amended to read:5020.7.(a)The Legislature recognizes that the long-term preservation and enhancement of historical resources is dependent, to a large extent, on the good will and cooperation of the general public and of the public and private owners of those resources.(b)Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that public agencies, including the commission and the office, shall endeavor to carry out their responsibilities under this article in a manner designed to garner the cooperation of the owners of both identified and unidentified resources, to encourage the owners to perceive these resources as assets rather than liabilities, and to encourage the support of the general public for the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Section 30610.05 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:30610.05. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the commission shall identify infill areas within a local jurisdiction that currently does not have a certified local coastal program for categorical exclusion from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 30610 if development is a residential housing project comprised entirely of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall identify a total of three local jurisdictions.(3) The categorical exclusion described in this subdivision shall remain in effect until June 30, 2037.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13244 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, each of the areas identified by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective upon the commission certifying the exclusion pursuant to the two-thirds vote of its appointed members.(c) Before commencing construction of a proposed residential housing project that is categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a), the development proponent shall request, and the commission shall issue, a notice of exclusion documenting that the proposed project is categorically excluded from the requirement to obtain a coastal development permit.(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2035, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature identifying the number of projects that were constructed or that are currently under construction that were categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a).(2) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(3) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed by this subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2039.
SECTION 1. Section 30610.05 is added to the Public Resources Code, to read:
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30610.05. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the commission shall identify infill areas within a local jurisdiction that currently does not have a certified local coastal program for categorical exclusion from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 30610 if development is a residential housing project comprised entirely of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall identify a total of three local jurisdictions.(3) The categorical exclusion described in this subdivision shall remain in effect until June 30, 2037.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13244 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, each of the areas identified by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective upon the commission certifying the exclusion pursuant to the two-thirds vote of its appointed members.(c) Before commencing construction of a proposed residential housing project that is categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a), the development proponent shall request, and the commission shall issue, a notice of exclusion documenting that the proposed project is categorically excluded from the requirement to obtain a coastal development permit.(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2035, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature identifying the number of projects that were constructed or that are currently under construction that were categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a).(2) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(3) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed by this subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2039.
30610.05. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the commission shall identify infill areas within a local jurisdiction that currently does not have a certified local coastal program for categorical exclusion from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 30610 if development is a residential housing project comprised entirely of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall identify a total of three local jurisdictions.(3) The categorical exclusion described in this subdivision shall remain in effect until June 30, 2037.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13244 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, each of the areas identified by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective upon the commission certifying the exclusion pursuant to the two-thirds vote of its appointed members.(c) Before commencing construction of a proposed residential housing project that is categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a), the development proponent shall request, and the commission shall issue, a notice of exclusion documenting that the proposed project is categorically excluded from the requirement to obtain a coastal development permit.(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2035, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature identifying the number of projects that were constructed or that are currently under construction that were categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a).(2) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(3) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed by this subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2039.
30610.05. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the commission shall identify infill areas within a local jurisdiction that currently does not have a certified local coastal program for categorical exclusion from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 30610 if development is a residential housing project comprised entirely of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income.(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall identify a total of three local jurisdictions.(3) The categorical exclusion described in this subdivision shall remain in effect until June 30, 2037.(b) Notwithstanding Section 13244 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, each of the areas identified by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective upon the commission certifying the exclusion pursuant to the two-thirds vote of its appointed members.(c) Before commencing construction of a proposed residential housing project that is categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a), the development proponent shall request, and the commission shall issue, a notice of exclusion documenting that the proposed project is categorically excluded from the requirement to obtain a coastal development permit.(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2035, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature identifying the number of projects that were constructed or that are currently under construction that were categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a).(2) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.(3) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed by this subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2039.
30610.05. (a) (1) On or before July 1, 2027, the commission shall identify infill areas within a local jurisdiction that currently does not have a certified local coastal program for categorical exclusion from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 30610 if development is a residential housing project comprised entirely of units that are deed restricted for persons of very low, low, or moderate income.
(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), the commission shall identify a total of three local jurisdictions.
(3) The categorical exclusion described in this subdivision shall remain in effect until June 30, 2037.
(b) Notwithstanding Section 13244 of Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, each of the areas identified by the commission pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective upon the commission certifying the exclusion pursuant to the two-thirds vote of its appointed members.
(c) Before commencing construction of a proposed residential housing project that is categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a), the development proponent shall request, and the commission shall issue, a notice of exclusion documenting that the proposed project is categorically excluded from the requirement to obtain a coastal development permit.
(d) (1) On or before January 1, 2035, the commission shall submit a report to the Legislature identifying the number of projects that were constructed or that are currently under construction that were categorically excluded from the permit requirements of this chapter pursuant to subdivision (a).
(2) The report shall be submitted in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code.
(3) Pursuant to Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the requirement for submitting a report imposed by this subdivision shall become inoperative on January 1, 2039.
(a)The Legislature recognizes that the long-term preservation and enhancement of historical resources is dependent, to a large extent, on the good will and cooperation of the general public and of the public and private owners of those resources.
(b)Therefore, it is the intent of the Legislature that public agencies, including the commission and the office, shall endeavor to carry out their responsibilities under this article in a manner designed to garner the cooperation of the owners of both identified and unidentified resources, to encourage the owners to perceive these resources as assets rather than liabilities, and to encourage the support of the general public for the preservation and enhancement of historical resources.