In response to the results from the Development Streamlining Questionnaire, and as part of our efforts to accelerate housing production, SCAG has prepared a series of guidance materials included below. The guidance material topics were carefully selected based on feedback and include a combination of streamlining options or exemptions under CEQA and other state laws.
Development Streamlining Materials
Recent changes in State laws to CEQA’s environmental review process as well as new State laws to streamline administrative review processes have created new opportunities for jurisdictions with regulatory land use control to streamline and shorten the entitlement process and accelerate the production of much needed housing.
The guidance materials below were developed to provide support and pathways for local jurisdictions and land use practitioners to address these challenges.
Development Streamlining Guidance Materials
Virtual Workshops and Office Hours
SCAG will be hosting a series of virtual workshops and office hours to review these guidance materials. These workshops are an opportunity to stay involved and share your thoughts and questions on the materials. Event details are posted below.
Office Hours
On Aug. 30, 2023, SCAG will be hosting an “office hours” session to address follow-up questions from the previously held workshops and/or general questions related to the Development Streamlining efforts.
If you are interested, please sign-up for a timeslot here: SCAG Office Hours (office365.com)
Registrations are limited and are first-come first-serve. Future office hours sessions will be announced later.
SCAG Development Streamlining Workshop #1
On Thursday, March 23, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. SCAG held the first in a series of virtual workshops to learn more about SCAG’s Development Streamlining efforts to help expedite housing approvals. The topic for this first workshop included an overview of SB 35 and SB 330 along with good practices for each.
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SCAG Development Streamlining Workshop #2
On Thursday, April 13, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. SCAG held the second in a series of virtual workshops to learn more about SCAG’s Development Streamlining efforts to help expedite housing approvals. This workshop offered a brief overview of the Density Bonus Law and AB 2345, recent amendments, the difference between incentives/concessions and waivers, and provided some examples.
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SCAG Development Streamlining Workshop #3
On Tuesday, May 23, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. SCAG held the third in a series of virtual workshops to learn more about SCAG’s Development Streamlining efforts to help expedite housing approvals. The topic for the third workshop will offer an overview of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions that can help streamline environmental review for qualifying housing projects.
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SCAG Development Streamlining Workshop #4
On Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at 11:30 a.m. SCAG hosted the final in a series of virtual workshops to learn about SCAG’s Development Streamlining efforts and guidance materials to help SCAG’s member agencies expedite housing approvals. The topic for this final workshop presented various California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provisions using prior CEQA documents and other options to streamline environmental review for qualifying housing projects.
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For further questions or comments regarding the ongoing Development Streamlining, please contact Nashia Lalani at lalani@scag.ca.gov or 213-630-1477.
