Amends existing law to provide that local ordinances shall not apply to state and local transportation systems and essential facilities.

The current law requires land use agencies to “take into account the plans and needs” of the ITD and special purpose districts, which has proven to be inadequate. The statute also creates an exception to the applicability of local land use plans and ordinances for ITD transportation facilities. The purpose of the proposed legislation is to extend the same exception to local highway jurisdictions who have the same essential transportation needs as the ITD in complying with federal and state regulatory mandates.