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Shot Clock Law

California Housing & Land Use Enforcement

California has the strongest housing protection laws in the country. Cities routinely ignore them. We enforce them — because California won’t solve its housing crisis without builders like you.

30–180 DAYS
Gov. Code §§ 65920–65964.1

Permit Streamlining Act

Strict deadlines for completeness determinations and final action on permit applications. Deemed approval if city fails to act.

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FINDINGS REQ.
Gov. Code § 65589.5

Housing Accountability Act

Cities cannot disapprove housing without specific written findings supported by substantial evidence in the record.

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5 HEARINGS
Gov. Code §§ 66300–66310

SB 330 — Housing Crisis Act

Freezes project rules on the preliminary application date. Five-hearing cap on all discretionary review combined.

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60 DAYS
Gov. Code § 65852.2

ADU Approval Rights

Ministerial approval within 60 days. No hearings. No discretionary design review. Deemed approved if city misses the clock.

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NON-COMPLIANT
Gov. Code § 65589.5(d)(5)

The Builder’s Remedy

Bypass local zoning in cities out of HCD housing element compliance. Projects with 20%+ affordable units qualify.

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