"Under the bill, developers would be permitted to build up to nine-story residential buildings adjacent to subway stops, seven stories within a quarter mile of them and six stories within a half-mile of them - overriding local planning and zoning rules. SB 79 would also allow residential buildings that reach five to eight stories near light rail and dedicated bus lanes, depending on how close a piece of property is to a particular station or bus stop."
"When Brendon Gerisch and his wife searched for a new home, they knew they wanted something with a little privacy - a backyard, some fully grown trees, less crowded surroundings. The couple found what they were looking for in L.A.'s Westchester neighborhood, buying a four-bedroom in 2018 on a quiet street with one-story houses. "It was going to be our forever home," he said."
Homeowners in Los Angeles neighborhoods near transit face potential upzoning as Senate Bill 79 would allow much taller residential buildings close to subway stations, light rail stops and dedicated bus lanes. The bill would permit up to nine stories next to subway stops, seven within a quarter mile and six within a half mile, with five-to-eight-story allowances near light rail and bus lanes, effectively overriding local planning rules. Gov. Gavin Newsom has not yet decided whether to sign the bill. Homeowners, developers, renters' groups and politicians are already assessing impacts on privacy, density, housing supply and neighborhood character.
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