Land Use
Jan. 2, 2026
SB 79: Boosting transit-oriented housing access
Brooke Miller
Special Counsel
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
Email: BMiller@sheppardmullin.com
After years of fighting for legislation overriding local zoning controls to allow dense multifamily housing near transit, Sen. Scott Weiner--with an assist from lead sponsor California YIMBY--clocked a major win in October when Gov. Newsom signed Senate Bill (SB) 79, the "Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act
Originally introduced as SB 827 back in pre-COVID times of 2018, where it failed to overcome significant controversy in the Transportation and Housing Committee,...
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