California AB2702 streamlines approvals for residential care facilities for the elderly on faith-based lands.

California AB2702, the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly on Faith-Based Lands Act of 2026, aims to streamline approvals for residential care facilities for the elderly on faith-based lands. The bill allows such facilities to be an allowable use on religious institution lands, exempting them from certain parking requirements and allowing for density bonuses. It applies statewide and remains in effect until January 1, 2037. The bill also mandates environmental assessments and ensures that existing religious uses are not affected by the new facility.

California AB2702 streamlines approvals for residential care facilities for the elderly on faith-based lands.

California AB2702, the Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly on Faith-Based Lands Act of 2026, aims to streamline approvals for residential care facilities for the elderly on faith-based lands. The bill allows such facilities to be an allowable use on religious institution lands, exempting them from certain parking requirements and allowing for density bonuses. It applies statewide and remains in effect until January 1, 2037. The bill also mandates environmental assessments and ensures that existing religious uses are not affected by the new facility.