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SB 1090 Advances in Sacramento to Temporarily Bar Lot‑Splits in Altadena

The measure pauses state rules that speed multi‑unit building so Eaton Fire survivors have more time to rebuild before investor-driven redevelopment.

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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Aerial view of houses under construction in Altadena, California, with mountains in the background, Image 2 shows A crane lifting a model home onto a wooden foundation with workers observing, Image 3 shows Senator Pérez speaking at a press conference with other officials
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Overview

  • The Assembly Housing and Community Development Committee voted unanimously 10-0 Wednesday to advance SB 1090 and sent the bill to the Assembly Committee on Local Government for a further hearing.
  • SB 1090 would create a temporary exemption for Altadena from state laws known as SB 9 and SB 1123 that allow lot splits and added units on single‑family parcels.
  • Supporters, including bill authors Sen. Sasha Renée Pérez and Assemblymember John Harabedian and Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, say outside investors have bought large shares of fire‑damaged lots and are using the state rules to build multi‑unit housing before survivors can return.
  • Opponents, led by housing advocates such as Abundant Housing LA, argue the carve‑out would remove rebuilding tools that can help homeowners raise money to replace lost homes and speed recovery; local groups have showcased modular ADUs as an alternative rebuilding pathway.
  • If SB 1090 clears the Local Government Committee it could reach the full Assembly when lawmakers return from recess and then the governor, with proponents citing similar disaster carve‑outs granted after the Palisades Fire as precedent.