From Inside San Diego: The City of San Diego is advancing a locally tailored approach to implement a new California law [SB 79] that encourages more homes near transit.
Inside San Diego Excerpts: The City’s approach allows a phased rollout in certain areas, providing time to develop a plan shaped by public input. In areas not eligible for phased implementation, the City will be required to approve development consistent with state law beginning July 1, 2026.
The City Council unanimously approved an ordinance to phase implementation during a public meeting on Thursday, May 7. As an advocate for pro-housing policies, Mayor Todd Gloria supported the passage of SB 79, representing the largest city in the state to support the bill…