Existing law, the Office to Housing Conversion Act, starting July 1, 2026, provides that an adaptive reuse project that meets certain requirements shall be deemed a use by right in all zones, regardless of the zoning of the site, and subject to the streamlined, ministerial review process, as specified. Existing law authorizes a local government to implement the act and specifies the process and requirements applicable to adaptive reuse projects by local ordinance, or by ministerial approval if a local agency has not adopted an ordinance.

This bill would state the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation to advance adaptive reuse policies to revitalize California downtown areas.