SB 79 Takes Effect: Major Changes for Housing Density Near Transit in San Diego

 

California's new SB 79 housing law officially took effect on July 1 and is expected to have a significant impact on land use, redevelopment opportunities, and housing density near major transit corridors throughout San Diego County. The law requires cities to allow substantially greater residential density near qualifying transit stops, although implementation will vary by location.

The article below provides a helpful overview of where the law will apply immediately, where implementation may be delayed, and some of the local planning considerations that remain unresolved.

For property owners, developers, investors, lenders, and real estate professionals, understanding these changes will become increasingly important as the market evaluates potential redevelopment opportunities and land values in affected areas.

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