SB 79, authored by state Senator Scott Wiener, mandates the construction of six- to seven-story residential buildings within half a mile of qualifying transit stops, which include some bus stops. This requirement goes beyond existing housing mandates and could disrupt single-family home neighborhoods, which typically have about eight houses per acre. As more transit stops are added, cities may be compelled to upzone larger areas, threatening neighborhood integrity. The bill has narrowly passed the California Senate and is set for an Assembly vote, prompting community members to oppose it to prevent forced upzoning.
SB 79 requires six- to seven-story residential buildings within a half-mile of certain transit stops, including bus stops, threatening existing neighborhood structures.
Currently, single-family home neighborhoods consist of about eight houses per acre, facing increased density if SB 79 is enacted.
The bill has passed in the California Senate and is on the verge of Assembly voting, potentially leading to significant zoning changes.
Community members are urged to contact representatives to oppose SB 79 to protect neighborhood characteristics and combat forced upzoning.
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