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SB 684 + SB 1123 Information
Hi BP Community,
I’m a small investor in San Diego and I keep hearing about SB 684 and SB 1123 as a way to streamline subdivisions and build/sell multiple homes without the full, painful discretionary map process.
From what I understand, these bills can make certain tentative maps ministerial (faster, fewer hearings/CEQA), but I’m trying to figure out how this actually works in the real world.
A few questions for anyone who’s done this (or looked into it seriously):
1. Have you successfully used SB 684 or SB 1123 in San Diego (city proper or nearby cities)?
2. What types of properties actually qualified for you? Multifamily zoned lots only, or did anyone do it on single family lots too?
3. How long did the tentative map + building permits really take once you submitted a complete package?
4. Was there anything that killed the deal (tenant history, overlays, infrastructure requirements, minimum unit count, etc.)?
5. Were you able to subdivide and then sell lots/units individually, or did you have to build first before you could sell anything?
Not looking for legal advice, just trying to learn from people who’ve been through it and understand if this is a real strategy for small builders/flippers or more of a niche thing.
Appreciate any insight, war stories, or pointers to good resources.