SB827

Taller buildings must be allowed near transit

State: California

Status: Failed ❌

Magnitude: Major

Formal Title: PLANNING AND ZONING: TRANSIT-RICH HOUSING BONUS

Summary: Requires local governments to grant a transit-rich housing bonus for developments near major transit stops or high-quality transit corridors, meeting certain planning standards. This includes adhering to local inclusionary housing ordinances or providing onsite affordable housing, preparing relocation benefits for displaced persons, and complying with zoning and design controls. Developers receiving the bonus must offer monthly transit passes to residents at no cost and adhere to specific height, density, and parking regulations.

Main sponsors: Scott Wiener

Legislative text: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billStatusClient.xhtml?bill_id=201720180SB827