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Senate committee advances AB 357 to speed coastal permitting for student housing
Summary
The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee voted to pass AB 357 as amended, a bill that would require the California Coastal Commission to issue coastal permit decisions for university and college housing projects within 90 days, aiming to fast-track student and faculty housing while preserving coastal protections.
The Senate Natural Resources and Water Committee advanced Assembly Bill 357, a bill intended to accelerate approvals for student and faculty housing projects in California coastal zones by requiring the California Coastal Commission to issue permit decisions within 90 days for certain campus housing actions.
The bill’s author, Assemblymember Alvarez, framed AB 357 as part of a housing package to address student homelessness and the shortage of campus housing. Supporters said campus housing often takes longer to approve than other types of development and that delays contribute to student housing instability. A coalition…
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