Bill > SB358

This bill amends the Mitigation Fee Act to modify how local agencies calculate traffic impact fees for housing developments. Specifically, the bill requires that when a housing development meets certain characteristics (such as being located in a transit priority area and within half a mile of at least three specified locations like supermarkets, pharmacies, or restaurants), the local agency must set traffic mitigation fees at a lower rate that reflects reduced automobile trip generation. The bill revises the parking space requirement to allow no more than one parking space for zero- to two-bedroom units and two spaces for three or more bedroom units. It also eliminates the previous requirement related to convenience retail uses and adds new location-based criteria. Importantly, if a local agency wants to charge the same fee despite these characteristics, they must provide written findings supported by substantial evidence demonstrating that the housing development would not generate fewer automobile trips. The bill further restricts land dedication requirements for roadway widening and prohibits agencies from imposing such requirements solely for traffic mitigation purposes. Lastly, the bill includes a provision stating that no state reimbursement is required because local agencies can levy fees to cover the mandated program costs.

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