"During a Wednesday press conference, Newsom said his administration has warned 15 cities and counties that they have 30 days to comply with Senate Bill 79 or face legal action. Newsom's move mirrors tactics other governors have used when local governments resist state zoning pre-emption."
"SB 79 requires large transit counties to allow taller apartment buildings near rail and rapid bus stops. The law targets underused parcels already zoned residential, mixed-use or commercial within a short walk of major transit stops."
"To qualify for SB 79 incentives, developers must include on-site affordable housing and avoid demolishing occupied or rent-stabilized homes. Projects still go through local review, but cities cannot reject proposals that meet SB 79 requirements based on vague concerns about neighborhood character or scale."
California Governor Gavin Newsom is enforcing compliance with a 2025 housing reform law, SB 79, which mandates higher density housing near public transit. He has warned 15 cities and counties to comply within 30 days or face legal action. The law requires taller apartment buildings near transit stops and overrides local zoning rules. Developers must include affordable housing and cannot demolish occupied homes. Cities can create tailored transit plans but must meet SB 79's housing capacity requirements. Noncompliance may result in financial penalties from the state.
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