Building height alone isn't a significant impact in some state environmental reviews
Under state environmental review law, effects of added building height alone, such as shadows or light reflection, are not significant for projects on graded infill sites covered by a certified environmental report that fit local airport land use plans. Industrial projects and sensitive habitat sites are excluded.
Who it affects
Developers of infill projects and the local agencies that review them
When
This law takes effect on January 1, 2027. California laws take effect on January 1 of the year after they are signed, unless the law says otherwise.
- : Signed into law
- : This law takes effect
Official text
California SB 958: California Environmental Quality Act: environmental impacts: building height.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.