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Bill would limit use of historic‑district designations to block California Home Act duplexes and lot splits
Summary
AB 10 61 would prevent broad historic‑district exclusions from stopping duplexes and small lot splits allowed under the California HOME Act while preserving protections for individually listed landmark properties and some contributing structures; cities and preservation groups raised concerns about local authority and economic realities.
Assemblymember introduced AB 10 61, which would narrow the historic‑district exemption that has been used in some places to block housing opportunities created by the California HOME Act (SB 9 and related legislation). The measure allows small duplexes and lot splits in historic districts under defined conditions, preserves prohibitions for individually listed landmark properties, and preserves local authority to set design standards for non‑contributing properties.
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