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4/8/26 4 65912.156(p)). SB 79 requires Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO) to create maps of TOD stops and zones. MTC, the Bay Area’s MPO, released a preliminary draft map on April 8, 2026 for local partner review. The map will remain in draft form until the law goes into effect on July 1, 2026. Project Eligibility under SB 79 All SB 79 projects must be located within a TOD zone (within one-half mile of a TOD stop) and comply with the following additional requirements. • Housing development project. The project must be a “housing development project” (defined in Key Definitions section) under the HAA. No portion of the project may be designated for use as a hotel, motel, bed and breakfast inn, or other transient lodging. (Section 65912.156(g)). • Five or more housing units. The project must include five or more housing units. (Section 65912.157(a)(1)). • Location. The project must be located on a site that is zoned for residential, mixed-use, or commercial development (Section 65912.157(a)). • Minimum Density. The project must meet the greater of (1) a density of at least 30 dwelling units per acre or (2) the minimum density required under local zoning, if applicable. (Section 65912.157(a)(1)). • Average Unit Size. The average floor space of the proposed dwelling units may not exceed 1,750 “net habitable square feet” (defined in Key Definitions section). (Section 65912.157(a)(2)). • Affordable Housing. The project, if it includes at least 11 units, must include housing for lower income households by dedicating at least 7% of total units to extremely low income households, 10% of total units to very low income households, or 13% of total units to lower income households. (Section 65912.157(i)(1)).2 If a local inclusionary housing requirement mandates a higher percentage of affordable units or a deeper level of affordability, then that local inclusionary requirement mandate applies instead. (Section 65912.157(i)(2)). • Safety. The project must be consistent with the height, noise, and safety standards of any adopted, applicable airport compatibility plan or Department of Defense Air Installation Compatible Use Zones, 2 All such affordable units must have an affordable housing cost or affordable housing rent, per Health & Safety Code Sections 50052.5 and 50053, respectively. In addition, the local agency must ensure the continued affordability of the units for a period of 55 years for rental units and 45 years for ownership units. (Section 65912.157(i)(1)(C)). 8.A. - Page 22 of 97 240