Public Resources Code section 21083.03
(a)
(1)On or before July 1, 2027, the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall map the eligible urban infill sites within every urbanized area or urban cluster in the state.(2)
The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall develop a definition of and metrics for identifying “eligible urban infill sites” that reflect both of the following criteria:(A)
(i)The site has a land use designation that is consistent with infill development as set forth in the local jurisdiction’s most recent general plan or most recently adopted housing element that has been certified by the Department of Housing and Community Development to be in compliance with state law.(ii)
If a local jurisdiction has submitted land use designation information to the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in accordance with paragraph (3), the determination of the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation on whether a site within that jurisdiction has a land use designation that is consistent with infill development is based on the information provided by the local jurisdiction.(B)
Development on the site promotes compact development in order to accomplish one or more of the following goals:(i)
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve regional air quality by reducing the distance people need to travel.(ii)
Reduce conversion of agricultural land, sensitive habitat, and open space for new development.(iv)
Reduce stormwater runoff resulting in flooding and pollution of waterways.(v)
Bring vibrancy, community, and social connection to neighborhoods.(3)
(A)(i)At least 120 days before initial adoption of a map of eligible urban infill sites under this subdivision, the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall transmit a copy of the draft map or revision to the board of supervisors of each county and to the city council of each city in which any portion of the mapped area is located.(ii)
Within 45 days after receiving the draft map under subparagraph (A), the city, county, or city and county may submit comments and proposed corrections to the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation. The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall consider any comments and proposed corrections submitted by the city, county, or city and county, and revise the draft map as appropriate. The city, county, or city and county may include a map of current land use designations within its boundaries and the zoning districts and regulations associated with each designation.(iv)
The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall consider any comments received at the public meeting held, or in writing during the 45-day public comment period, pursuant to clause (iii) when preparing the final map. The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall publish the final map on its internet website and shall transmit a copy to the board of supervisors of each county and to the city council of each city in which any portion of the mapped area is located.(B)
(i)The Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation may amend any portion of the map of eligible urban infill sites from time to time based upon a land use designation change or other change in circumstances.(ii)
At least 45 days before amending the map, the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall transmit a copy of the draft amendment to the board of supervisors of each county and to the city council of each city affected by the proposed amendment. The local jurisdiction may submit comments and proposed corrections to the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation that the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation shall consider, along with any other land use designation information provided by the local jurisdiction, as the Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation revises the draft amendment as appropriate.(4)
Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code does not apply to the adoption or amendment of a map of eligible urban infill sites or to the development of definitions and metrics under this subdivision.(b)
For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:(1)
“Urbanized area” means an urbanized area designated by the United States Census Bureau, as published in the Federal Register, Volume 77, Number 59, on March 27, 2012.(2)
“Urban cluster” means an urban cluster designated by the United States Census Bureau, as published in the Federal Register, Volume 77, Number 59, on March 27, 2012.
Source:
Section 21083.03, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PRC§ionNum=21083.03. (updated Jun. 30, 2025; accessed Jul. 14, 2025).
