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State Land Use Enacted Legislation
| Bill # | State | Year | Party | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SB 808 |
CA | 2025 | D | Appeals, Deadlines, Enforcement |
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Summary
- The bill allows for expedited judicial review for denial of permits or other entitlement for housing development projects at the trial and appellate level.
- Authorizes the AG or Dept. of Housing and Community Development to file a petition for writ of mandate under the provisions in the bill.
- Petitioner must file and serve the petition on the respondent less than 90 days from the later of
- 1) the effective date of decision of the local agency,
- 2) the date of the denial of a permit, or
- 3) any other action by which respondent disapproves the housing development project.
- If a local agency receives a writ of mandate, the agency must prepare a record of its proceedings to lodge with the court.
- The hearing for review of the petition for writ of mandate must be no later than 45 days from the date the petition is filed or 75 days after the write was filed, whichever is earlier.
Provided by lawmakers
Bill Title
Civil Actions: writs: housing development projects
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