California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 65914.200

Added by Stats. 2025, Ch. 548, Sec. 3. (SB 625) Effective January 1, 2026.
(a)For purposes of this chapter, “disaster” means a declared disaster or state of emergency, including, but not limited to, any of the following:
(1)A state of disaster or emergency declared by the federal government.
(2)A state of emergency proclaimed by the Governor pursuant to Section 8625.
(3)A local emergency proclaimed by a local governing body or official pursuant to Section 8630.
(b)The Legislature finds and declares that this chapter addresses a

matter of statewide concern rather than a municipal affair as that term is used in Section 5 of Article XI of the California Constitution. Therefore, this chapter applies to all cities, including charter cities.

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Cal. Gov. Code § 65914.200 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/gov/title-7-planning-and-land-use/division-1-planning-and-zoning/chapter-4-2-housing-development-approvals/section-65914.200

Other sections in Chapter 4.2 - Housing Development Approvals

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