Transit-oriented housing developments: local governments: transit agencies and projects.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
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Overview
This bill modifies state law to strengthen requirements for transit-oriented housing developments. It establishes minimum density, height, and floor area ratio standards for projects located near transit stops, aiming to encourage more affordable and accessible housing near public transportation. Specifically, it prohibits local governments from taking actions that would hinder these developments and provides additional incentives and concessions for projects meeting certain criteria, particularly those prioritizing affordable housing. The bill also includes provisions to prevent transit agencies from reducing service or withholding funding based on the density of these developments.
Key provisions
- Sets minimum density requirements (30 dwelling units per acre or local zoning) for transit-oriented housing developments.
- Establishes height and density limits based on proximity to transit stops, with variations for different tiers of transit.
- Prohibits local governments from taking actions that hinder transit-oriented housing development approvals.
- Provides additional incentives and concessions, such as density bonuses and waivers, for projects prioritizing affordable housing.
- Creates an adjacency intensifier, allowing for increased height and density adjacent to transit stops.
- Requires a minimum percentage of affordable housing units in transit-oriented developments.
- Establishes a presumption of violation of the Housing Accountability Act if a local government denies a qualifying project in a high-resource area.
- Defers the application of certain provisions to July 1, 2026, unless a local ordinance is adopted prior to that date.
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