Housing development: transit-oriented development.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill aims to increase housing development near transit stops in California by requiring that housing projects within a half-mile radius of transit-oriented development (TOD) stops be allowed as transit-oriented housing. It establishes specific density and height requirements for these projects, particularly near Tier 1 TOD stops, and includes provisions to address potential conflicts with local housing accountability laws. The bill also introduces a presumption of violation for local governments that deny projects meeting these standards in high-resource areas, starting in 2027, and mandates compliance with demolition and antidisplacement standards.
Key provisions
- Requires housing developments within a half-mile of a transit-oriented development stop to be allowed as transit-oriented housing.
- Establishes minimum density requirements (at least 30 dwelling units per acre) and height limits for projects near Tier 1 TOD stops.
- Includes provisions to address local housing accountability laws, deeming compliant projects consistent with applicable standards.
- Creates a presumption of violation for local governments denying projects meeting these standards in high-resource areas.
- Mandates compliance with demolition and antidisplacement standards.
- Authorizes transit agencies to establish their own TOD zoning standards.
- Requires local governments to submit draft zoning ordinances to the Department of Housing and Community Development for review.
- Defines key terms related to transit-oriented development, such as ‘adjacent,’ ‘commuter rail,’ and ‘transit-oriented development stop.’
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