"Supporters say the requirement prevents developers from building efficient mid-rise housing on small urban lots, even as modern fire-prevention technology has improved safety."
"By unlocking previously undevelopable properties, AB 2252 will bring much-needed multifamily housing to our urban neighborhoods."
"Advocates say single-staircase buildings could reduce construction costs by 6%."
"Stairway requirements can have a profound effect on what does and does not get built in our neighborhoods, Lee said in a statement."
California lawmakers are advancing zoning reforms to enhance housing supply and affordability. A new bill, Assembly Bill 2252, aims to permit mid-rise apartment buildings up to six stories with a single staircase. This change aligns California with other states that have adopted similar reforms. The bill seeks to eliminate the requirement for two exit stairways in taller apartment buildings, which supporters argue hinders efficient development. Advocates believe this reform could lower construction costs and unlock previously undevelopable properties for multifamily housing.
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