California SB786 modifies judicial challenges to local general plans, focusing on housing elements and zoning changes.

California SB786 amends the Government Code to address judicial challenges to local general plans, particularly concerning housing elements and zoning changes. The bill specifies that courts cannot enjoin housing developments that comply with applicable laws and do not hinder the local government's ability to adopt and implement an adequate housing element. It mandates that courts may suspend local authorities to grant zoning changes, variances, and subdivision map approvals during legal challenges.

California SB786 modifies judicial challenges to local general plans, focusing on housing elements and zoning changes.

California SB786 amends the Government Code to address judicial challenges to local general plans, particularly concerning housing elements and zoning changes. The bill specifies that courts cannot enjoin housing developments that comply with applicable laws and do not hinder the local government's ability to adopt and implement an adequate housing element. It mandates that courts may suspend local authorities to grant zoning changes, variances, and subdivision map approvals during legal challenges.