SB 79
Overview
Signed into law in October 2025 and taking effect July 1, 2026, California’s Senate Bill 79 streamlines the development of high-density housing near major transit stops. The law is codified in Government Code Sections 65912.155 through 65912.162.1.
SB 79 makes qualified transit-oriented housing developments an allowed use on sites zoned for residential, mixed-use, or commercial development that are located near specified transit stops in counties with more than 15 passenger rail stations.
Resources
- HCD SB 79 Advisory Clarifications on Definitions for Metropolitan Planning Organizations
- ABAG Senate Bill 79 (2025) Summary
- MTC SB 79 Regional Map
- MTC Preliminary Draft Bay Area Map
Example Memos and Staff Reports
- City of Mountain View Study Session Memo
- City of Atherton Staff Report
- City of San Jose Staff Report
- City of San Jose Industrial Employment Hub Exemption Ordinance
- City of Campbell Exclusion Ordinance Staff Report
- City of Campbell TOC Alternative Plan Staff Report
21 Elements Discussion Materials
- 3.9.26 SB 79 Key Takeaways
- 3.9.26 SB 79 Discussion Materials
- Implementation Tracker & 3/9 Poll Results: The implementation tracker highlights a few local jurisdictions and if they are considering/pursuing exempting certain areas, excluding certain sites, and/or adopting a Local TOD Alternative Plan. It also links to staff reports and other relevant documents.
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