Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act

Author: Sen. Scott Wiener

Sponsors: Greenbelt Alliance, California YIMBY, SPUR, Streets For All and Bay Area Council 

Bill Number: SB 79

Senate Bill 79 allows more housing to be built near major public transportation stops by establishing state standards for transit oriented zoning around major transit stops – especially train stations.

Specifically, SB 79 zones for multifamily residential uses near major transit stops on any site zoned for residential, mixed use, commercial, or light industrial development, up to a specified height, density, and floor area ratio. 

The bill also authorizes transit agencies to develop at the same or greater density on land they own or have a permanent operating easement on.

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Photo: Karl Nielsen