Agda Pkt 2026.07.13 Joint SA PFA

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4/8/26 9 Table 2. Additional SDBL Concessions Available to SB 79 Projects Tier and Distance from TOD Stop Minimum Density to Qualify for Additional Concessions Additional Concessions Available Tier 1 and within ¼ mile of stop. 90 du/ac • Three additional concessions for projects providing housing for extremely low income households. • Two for projects providing housing for very low income households. • One for projects providing housing for low-income households. Tier 1 and between ¼ and ½ mile of stop in a city with at least 35,000 residents. 75 du/ac Same as above. Tier 2 and within ¼ mile of stop. 75 du/ac Same as above. Tier 2 and between ¼ and ½ mile of stop in a city with at least 35,000 residents. 60 du/ac Same as above. Local Government Options to Modify SB 79 gives jurisdictions three main ways to adjust implementation of SB 79. For any of these options, HCD review is required per Section 65912.160, as discussed in the Review and Enforcement section below. Action Item: Jurisdictions pursuing any of these options should coordinate early with HCD on timing, data, and documentation requirements. Given HCD’s permitted review times, if jurisdictions intend to adopt a plan or ordinances that will be in effect when SB 79 becomes effective on July 1, 2026, they should aim to submit adopted ordinances to HCD by March 2026. Exempting Certain Areas A jurisdiction may adopt an ordinance, subject to HCD review under Section 65912.160 (as discussed in the Review and Enforcement section below), to exempt limited areas within one-half mile of a TOD stop from SB 79 eligibility. These exemptions are limited to (1) sites that lack a pedestrian access path of less than one mile to the TOD stop, or (2) in jurisdictions with at least 15 TOD stops, areas that are designated in the 8.A. - Page 27 of 97 245