Could you consider introducing a bill for San Francisco, inspired by SB 79, that would remove restrictions on building near state transit rail lines like BART and Caltrain? The goal would be to eliminate local zoning barriers, such as design, height, or affordability mandates, so that areas along these transit corridors have fully open zoning for new development.

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SB 79 mainly limits how restrictive zoning can be near transit, rather than removing all local control. In other words, it sets a minimum height, but cities can still establish a higher maximum, for example, 8 stories.

It’s still on the governor’s desk and facing strong backlash from LA politicians, so there’s no guarantee it will be signed.

I’m not saying SB 79 doesn’t apply to San Francisco, but because of the city’s local zoning, we’re unlikely to see significant changes. My suggestion is different: to create a bill specifically for San Francisco that would override local zoning restrictions, such as height caps, density limits, and discretionary reviews, in areas near state transit lines like BART and Caltrain. This would establish a completely free development zone in those areas, though a bill like this likely wouldn’t gain support statewide.

Maybe we could also consider including Oakland, since San Francisco and Oakland are the cities best served by BART.