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P24-0334 Planning Commission 4 of 7 • Senate Bill 35: Government Code §65913.4 et seq provides that a jurisdiction is not allowed to impose parking standards for a proposed multifamily development submitted for streamlined review under SB35 if it is located within one-half mile of public transit. • Assembly Bill 2097: Government Code §65863.2 et seq prohibits a jurisdiction from imposing or enforcing parking requirements on a residential, commercial, or other development project if it is located within one-half mile of public transit. • Senate Bill 9: Government Code §65852.21 et seq provides that housing developments proposed in accordance with SB9 are not required to provide any parking if located within a half-mile walking distance of a high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop or within one block of car share (whereas one parking space per dwelling unit could otherwise be required). • Density Bonus: Government Code §65915 et seq provides that a project applicant may request the City to not require on-site parking that exceeds certain ratios in State law, irrespective of parking minimums in the municipal code. Additionally, if the project contains a certain number of affordable units and is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, the City cannot require more than 0.5 parking spaces per unit. If the project is 100 percent affordable and located within one-half mile of a major transit stop, no parking spaces may be required at all. With respect to 100 percent affordable projects located within one-half mile of a major transit stop under the SDBL: (1) there is no maximum density; and (2) a height increase of up to three stories or 33 feet must be granted upon request as a regulatory concession. • Accessory Dwelling Units: Government Code §66321 et seq provides that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) may be as tall as 18 feet2 if located within one- half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor as defined in the Public Resources Code, whereas other ADUs are limited to 16 feet in height. When an ADU is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, no parking requirements may be imposed. • Historic Properties: Health and Safety Code §18962 et seq provides that a development project designated as a historical resource (i.e., a structure or property officially designated on a local register of historical resources, the California Register of Historical Resources, or the National Register of Historic Places) that is being converted or adapted to a residential use and located within one-half mile of a major transit stop as defined in the Public Resources Code is not required to provide a greater number of parking spaces than that which existed on the project site at the time the project application was submitted. As seen in the examples from State law above, parking standards are often reduced for projects within a one-half mile of a major transit stop. Regional policy guidance from MTC-ABAG also specifies standards for certain projects within one-half mile from major transit locations that must be met to qualify for certain regional grant funding. 2 An additional two feet may be allowed to accommodate a roof pitch that would align with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling.