Governor Gavin Newsom has signed an executive order that aims to speed the rebuilding of homes and businesses that have been damaged or destroyed by the catastrophic wildfires in Greater Los Angeles.
The order, which covers all of Los Angeles and Ventura counties, waives permitting requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the California State Coastal Act, including costly and lengthy environmental impact reviews that can add years to project timelines.
Newsom’s order directs the state Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) to coordinate with local governments to remove or expedite permitting and approval processes during rebuilding, with “the ultimate goal of issuing all necessary permits and approvals within 30 days.”
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