California AB306 amends building standards to address housing shortages and streamline appeals and code interpretations.

California AB306 modifies the California Building Standards Code to address the state's housing crisis by allowing local officials to determine construction dates for existing residential units lacking building permits. The bill authorizes the issuance of retroactive building permits based on applicable standards at the time of construction. It also establishes the California Building Standards Commission to hear appeals and provide code interpretations, ensuring consistency and transparency.

California AB306 amends building standards to address housing shortages and streamline appeals and code interpretations.

California AB306 modifies the California Building Standards Code to address the state's housing crisis by allowing local officials to determine construction dates for existing residential units lacking building permits. The bill authorizes the issuance of retroactive building permits based on applicable standards at the time of construction. It also establishes the California Building Standards Commission to hear appeals and provide code interpretations, ensuring consistency and transparency.