Bill > SB79

This bill requires housing development projects near transit stops to be allowed as a "transit-oriented housing development" on sites zoned for residential, mixed, or commercial use, with specific requirements based on the type and proximity to transit stops. The bill establishes minimum density, height, and floor area requirements that local governments cannot restrict more stringently, depending on whether the project is near a Tier 1 or Tier 2 transit stop. Projects must include at least five dwelling units and a percentage of affordable housing units (ranging from 7% to 13% depending on income levels), with affordability restrictions lasting 45-55 years. The bill provides density bonuses and additional concessions for projects meeting certain affordability thresholds, and allows an "adjacency intensifier" that can increase height, density, and floor area ratio for projects immediately adjacent to transit stops. Local governments are prohibited from denying projects that meet these requirements, especially in high-resource areas, and will face penalties for doing so starting January 1, 2027. The bill aims to address California's housing crisis by encouraging housing development near public transit infrastructure, with the goal of increasing housing supply, reducing housing costs, and promoting environmental sustainability and economic growth.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB79