"Will Senate Bill 79 be the new builder's remedy for developers? It appears that it could be. This may be why there was a scramble by the city of Los Angeles to push back on the transit-oriented housing bill after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed it into law last week. Much like builder's remedy, SB 79 provides the key to streamlined development, pushing through higher density residential developments at a faster clip."
"The new law allows for multifamily residential of as high as nine stories and as many as 160 units for parcels closest to a high traffic transit stop, considered a tier 1 station under the law. In the case of tier two stations, a maximum height of eight stories and 140 units is allowed. City Planning counted 33 stations in Los Angeles that can be categorized as tier 1 and another 117 tier 2 stations."
Senate Bill 79 creates a transit-oriented streamlined development pathway that accelerates higher-density residential projects based on proximity to transit stops rather than a city's housing element compliance. The law designates tier 1 and tier 2 stations, permitting multifamily buildings up to nine stories and 160 units at tier 1, and up to eight stories and 140 units at tier 2. Los Angeles identified 33 tier 1 and 117 tier 2 stations potentially impacted. Cities have until July 1, 2026, to adapt local plans. Separately, Steve Cohen's Beverly Hills mansion listed at $35 million reflected recent Los Angeles County market activity.
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