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Local Government Committee advances AB 748 to Appropriations to expand preapproved housing designs
Summary
The Assembly Local Government Committee voted 7-0 to send AB 748 to the Appropriations Committee. The bill would require local agencies to develop preapproval programs for single-family and small multifamily housing plans, aiming to speed permitting and lower costs, supporters said.
SACRAMENTO — The California State Assembly Local Government Committee on Jan. 14 voted unanimously to pass AB 748 to the Appropriations Committee after brief author remarks and supportive testimony from an affordable-housing advocate.
Assemblymember Harvidian, the bill's author, told the committee the measure would extend a preapproval program previously used for accessory dwelling units to single-family and small multifamily developments of fewer than 10 units. He said the approach builds on an earlier program the committee had supported…
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