"Senate Bill 79, one of the more ambitious state-imposed housing density efforts in recent years, is now a final Senate concurrence vote and a Gov. Gavin Newsom signature away from taking effect. The bill was introduced in March by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who stresses that the state needs to take immediate action to address California's housing shortage. It paves the way for taller, denser housing near transit corridors such as bus stops and train stations:"
"Single-family neighborhoods within a half-mile of transit stops would be subject to the new zoning rules. Lawmakers debated the bill for around 40 minutes on Thursday evening, and drew cheers after it was passed. Supporters say drastic measures are necessary given the state's affordability crisis. Critics claim the blanket mandate is an overreach, stripping local authorities of their ability to promote responsible growth."
Senate Bill 79 would override local zoning to expand high-density housing near public transit, permitting up to nine stories adjacent to certain stops, seven within a quarter-mile and six within a half-mile. Single-family neighborhoods within a half-mile of transit would become subject to the new zoning rules. The Assembly passed SB 79 by a 41-17 vote and the measure now requires a final Senate concurrence and the governor's signature to take effect. Supporters say the change is necessary to address California's housing shortage; opponents, including some local officials, argue it strips communities of local control.
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