SB 79 is a California law, operative July 1, 2026, that sets state floors for height, density and floor area for housing near qualifying transit stops.
Key features
- The allowed building envelope scales with the type of transit service and the distance from the station.
- Cities may adopt their own plans, and some have adopted ordinances that pause the state standards in particular station areas for a limited period.
- SB 79 contains no parking rules of its own. Near transit, parking relief comes from AB 2097 and the Density Bonus Law.
Related terms: AB 2097, Density Bonus Law, Transit-Oriented Development, Parking Minimums.