California SB1367 establishes statewide standards for land use and zoning of detention facilities, prohibiting new construction and requiring public.

California SB1367 introduces statewide regulations for land use and zoning of detention facilities, ensuring they are treated as a separate institutional land use classification. Cities and counties must adopt or amend their zoning ordinances by July 1, 2027, to reflect these standards. The bill prohibits new construction of detention facilities and mandates at least one public hearing before approving any entitlement. It emphasizes that the regulation is intended to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and does not interfere with federal or state law enforcement powers.

California SB1367 establishes statewide standards for land use and zoning of detention facilities, prohibiting new construction and requiring public.

California SB1367 introduces statewide regulations for land use and zoning of detention facilities, ensuring they are treated as a separate institutional land use classification. Cities and counties must adopt or amend their zoning ordinances by July 1, 2027, to reflect these standards. The bill prohibits new construction of detention facilities and mandates at least one public hearing before approving any entitlement. It emphasizes that the regulation is intended to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and does not interfere with federal or state law enforcement powers.