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California requires major transit cities to zone regional transit hub districts for downtown housing by July 2027
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 2074 on September 29, 2026. By July 1, 2027, each major transit city must designate at least one regional transit hub district where downtown housing developments are an allowed use eligible for streamlined ministerial approval. Cities may not set height limits below 150 feet or floor area ratios below six there, and at least a quarter of district area must allow 450 feet and a ratio of 12.
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Key points
- By July 1, 2027, each major transit city must designate at least one regional transit hub district.California Legislative Information
- In districts, cities may not set heights below 150 feet, floor area ratios below six, or density below 200 units per acre.California Legislative Information
- At least 25 percent of district area must allow heights of 450 feet and a floor area ratio of 12.California Legislative Information
- Chapter 797, Statutes of 2026, adds Government Code section 65913.13 and amends section 65585.California Legislative Information
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