AB 2243 is an expansion of an earlier bill, AB 2011
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202320240AB2243
| Feature | AB 2011 (2022) | AB 2243 (2024 Expansion) |
|---|---|---|
| Eligible Sites | Commercial corridors only | Adds regional malls (≤100 acres), narrower corridors, and sites within 500 ft of freeways 1 |
| Freeway Proximity | Prohibited within 500 ft | Allowed with HVAC, air filtration, and no freeway-facing balconies 2 |
| Regional Mall Projects | Not eligible | Eligible if site has ≥250,000 sq ft retail, 2/3 retail use, and two 10,000+ sq ft stores1 |
| Approval Timelines | 60–90 days from application | 60–90 days from consistency determination; 30 days for resubmittals 3 |
| Coastal Zone Projects | Unclear permit rules | Clarifies coastal permit requirements and streamlining under SB 35 2 |
| Conversion Projects | Subject to density limits | No density limit unless >20% new square footage; open space limits relaxed 3 |
| Minimum Density Requirements | Not specified | 50–75% of allowable density, depending on transit proximity and date 3 |
| Objective Standards | Based on the closest multifamily zone | Must not reduce unit size or preclude required density 2 |
Here’s your updated presentation with a new slide titled “Examples of Qualifying Projects Under AB 2243”, featuring:
- Mixed-income housing on regional mall sites
- Freeway-adjacent developments with air quality standards
- Infill housing on narrow commercial corridors
- Conversion of vacant commercial buildings