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SB 684 established a faster, largely ministerial pathway for qualifying subdivisions of up to 10 parcels and housing projects of up to 10 homes on eligible multifamily-zoned land. Qualifying projects generally proceed without discretionary public hearings, while remaining subject to applicable objective standards and statutory eligibility requirements.

Why it matters locally: Some smaller housing proposals can move through Campbell's approval process with fewer opportunities for case-by-case public debate. Residents benefit from understanding the objective rules, monitoring applications early, and raising documented compliance questions during review.

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SB 1123 expanded the SB 684 process to certain vacant parcels zoned for single-family housing, generally up to 1.5 acres, subject to detailed eligibility and housing-protection rules. This opened a path for qualifying subdivisions of up to 10 parcels and projects of up to 10 primary homes in places previously limited to single-family zoning.

Why it matters locally: The definition and timing of vacancy can determine whether a site qualifies. Neighbors may see proposals for several homes on a formerly single-home property, making transparent demolition records, accurate vacancy determinations, and timely access to plans especially important.

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Campbell adopted interim eligibility, subdivision, and objective development standards to implement the state starter-home laws. The ordinance applies to qualifying proposals and includes requirements concerning site eligibility, lot size, and vacancy. The City lists it as extended by Ordinance 26-2349 through April 20, 2027, unless superseded.

Why it matters locally: The ordinance ties eligibility for certain starter-home applications to whether a parcel qualifies as vacant when the application is submitted. That timing can encourage demolition before replacement housing is approved, raising questions about how to avoid prolonged empty lots while allowing housing projects to move forward. Other eligibility and tenant-related protections also apply. For detailed ordinance analysis and local examples, see the White Oaks Manor website ↗.

Read Ordinance 26-2347 (official PDF) ↗

SB 1116 was chaptered on September 29, 2026 (Chapter 808, Statutes of 2026). It amends the starter-home subdivision framework, including development standards, setbacks, and certain limits on local regulation. Relevant provisions are scheduled to take effect in 2027; review the chaptered law for provisions and dates applicable to a particular application.

Why it matters locally: Changes to permitted setbacks and other objective standards could affect how many homes fit on a site and how close buildings can be to adjoining properties. SB 1116 also makes certain covenants, conditions, and restrictions (CC&Rs) void and unenforceable when they prohibit or unreasonably restrict qualifying starter-home development; it does not eliminate all CC&Rs. This can reduce the ability to use private neighborhood restrictions to block eligible projects. Residents and Campbell planners should review the law in force when each application is considered, rather than assume today's standards will always apply.

Read SB 1116 (chaptered law) ↗