Alan Grosso, another frequent conservative initiative pusher, sponsored Measure 63, which prohibits State and Local governments from requiring building permits for residential or farm projects under $35,000 (with annual increases for inflation). The $35,000 limit renews every calendar year, potentially allowing for “bridging” projects over two years to reach a $70,000 maximum. The Measure does require compliance with height and setback limitations, does not allow for the addition of a new story to a house, and requires the use of a licensed electrical contractor. The Measure would reduce local government revenue by $4 million to $8 million per year and $450,000 to $750,000 for state revenue, largely from lost permit fees. It would also require disclosure of unpermitted additions to the buyer upon a sale of the property.
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