Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued a new executive order meant to expedite temporary housing for people displaced by the wildfires in the Los Angeles area.
Newsom’s executive order on Jan. 16, the latest issued by the governor in recent days in the wake of the catastrophic fires, is meant to streamline the construction of accessory dwelling units and make it easier to place temporary trailers on property while a new residence is being built or a damaged one is fixed.
Additionally, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services is directed to make fairgrounds available “to assist individuals impacted by the emergency,” the order said.
And it also suspends fees for mobile home parks for the next three years under the Mobilehome Park Act, Special Occupancy Parks Act and Manufactured Housing Act.
The governor extended a previous order that suspended certain environmental laws to fast-track rebuilding efforts. That order lifted certain permitting and review requirements under the California Environmental Quality Act and the California Coastal Act. His latest one Thursday also covers ADUs from certain CEQA and Coastal Act requirements, according to the governor’s office.
“As thousands of Los Angeles residents have been faced with sudden displacement, the state is taking decisive action to help provide housing and assistance as quickly as possible,” Newsom said in a statement. “Today, we are expediting the creation of new temporary housing by removing roadblocks and strengthening protections against exploitation.”
Find the full executive order here.
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