Land Use & Zoning

What is a 'public report' (white paper) in a California subdivision?

AA government environmental impact report
BA DRE-issued document that discloses material information about a subdivision to prospective buyers before they sign a purchase contract✓ Correct
CA report of all complaints against a developer
DA report about public utilities serving a subdivision

Explanation

The DRE issues a Final Subdivision Public Report (often called the White Paper) after reviewing a subdivision application. Developers must provide a copy to prospective buyers before accepting a binding reservation or purchase contract. Buyers may cancel within a specified period of receiving the report.

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