Newsom Signs NAIOP SoCal-Sponsored Bill to Extend Notice for Zoning Changes

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed AB 2904 into law, the first-ever bill sponsored by NAIOP SoCal. AB 2904 boosts transparency by doubling the notice period on zoning changes provided by cities or counties to affected property owners.

Specifically, the bill extends the notification period on zoning changes from 10 to 20 days before a hearing, thereby ensuring property owners have ample time to prepare and engage with the proposed changes. Assemblymember Sharon Quirk-Silva (D-67) crafted AB 2904 to enhance transparency and tackle the significant issue of inadequate notification for commercial property owners statewide regarding proposed zoning changes affecting their properties.  

“I thank Governor Newsom for signing AB 2904 into law,” said Timothy Jemal, CEO, NAIOP SoCal. “I extend our gratitude to Assemblymember Quirk-Silva for galvanizing strong, bipartisan support for this common-sense legislation.”

Jemal added, “I thank the members and allies of NAIOP SoCal including our Sacramento partner, the California Business Properties Association, for contacting legislators in support of AB 2904. I want to give a special acknowledgment to our Senior Director of Government Relations, Jose Cornejo, for skillfully leading the effort to move AB 2904 forward and for his excellent testimony in the Local Government Committees of both legislative chambers.”

Pictured, from left: Jose Cornejo, Skyler Wonnacott, Tim Jemal, Sharon Quirk Silva, Patrick Schlehuber and Charles Wilson.