Bill
AB 1061
AB 1061 streamlines urban lot splits in California while establishing clearer standards for when local governments can restrict development based on historical resource protections.
AB 1061 modifies California's urban lot split provisions to balance housing development with historical resource protection. The bill establishes new criteria for when local governments can restrict urban lot splits based on historical significance, requiring clearer documentation and limiting blanket prohibitions on properties in historic districts.
California faces a severe housing shortage, and urban lot splits—dividing single lots into multiple parcels for development—represent a potential tool for increasing housing density without acquiring new land. However, this conflicts with historic preservation goals, as many older neighborhoods contain designated historical resources. This bill attempts to resolve that tension by streamlining development while maintaining legitimate preservation protections.
Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.
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