"One of the more ambitious state-imposed efforts to increase housing density in recent years, the bill was introduced in March by Sen. Scott Wiener (D-San Francisco), who stresses that the state needs to take immediate action to address California's housing shortage. It opens the door for taller, denser housing near transit corridors such as bus stops and train stations: up to nine stories for buildings adjacent to certain transit stops, seven stories for buildings within a quarter-mile, and six stories for buildings within a half-mile."
"California lawmakers passed SB 79, a bill that would override local zoning laws to allow dense housing developments up to nine stories near transit hubs statewide. The controversial bill affects single-family neighborhoods within half-miles of transit stops, sparking protests and opposition from LA City Council. Labor union support helped secure passage after amendments requiring union hiring on certain projects, despite local community resistance. The bill will head to Gov. Gavin Newsom in October."
SB 79 overrides local zoning to expand high-density housing near transit hubs, permitting up to nine stories adjacent to certain transit stops, seven stories within a quarter-mile, and six stories within a half-mile. The measure subjects single-family neighborhoods within a half-mile of transit to new zoning rules and applies tiered height limits based on transit type. The bill was introduced by Sen. Scott Wiener and required a second Senate approval after amendments. Labor union support increased passage chances through union-hiring requirements on some projects, while local officials and community groups protested and opposed the changes.
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