TO: HONORABLE CHAIR AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION
FROM: Carl Stiehl, City Planner
PREPARED BY: Carl Stiehl, City Planner
SUBJECT:
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Planning Commission Training Workshop New State Laws March 2026
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RECOMMENDATION
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Receive a workshop presentation by staff regarding a Summary of new State laws from 2025 and upcoming in 2026, particularly new Housing laws. Have a discussion regarding these topics, provide comments and/or ask questions of staff, and then allow for the public to provide comments or ask questions.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
This workshop is the annual Planning Commission training on new State laws related to Housing and Planning recently passed in the 2025 legislative session and upcoming laws being considered in the current 2026 legislative session.
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BACKGROUND
The purpose of the workshop is to provide the Planning Commission with training on the new State laws passed in 2025 and those in the works for 2026, in a workshop format. It is beneficial to the members of the Commission to have regular training and be up to speed on new laws annually, as Planning Commissioners in California. It's helpful for Staff to regularly update the members of the Commission on existing and recently adopted State laws and how it can affect projects and the process for development projects.
The City is currently processing, entitling, and permitting a number of large projects, particularly housing projects, which are in need of consistent review when projects come to the Commission. With more projects and items coming in the next few years, including updated Objective Standards, the General Plan Cleanup and the Housing Element, additional background in advance should be helpful in streamlining the Commission's review and consideration of these items as they come forward for implementation.
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