- SB 79 still does not provide for enough affordable housing.
- SB 79 will reduce affordable housing by allowing older, naturally affordable buildings to be replaced by largely market-rate buildings.
- Local control of affordable inclusionary housing in SB 79 projects is a red herring – HCD severely limits this “option”. Local inclusionary built under
- SB 79 should override any limitations by state administrative agencies.
- SB 79 is a major state override of local control. – overrides the state approved housing element and mandates unneeded density in inappropriate places.
- The bill is misleading by offering local control through allowing alternate plans by localities. – Any such plan still requires inappropriate density, overrides the state approved housing element, and requires approval of HCD.
- Bus routes are an inappropriate basis for rezoning property. Routes can change or be manipulated in weeks. The housing built under SB 79 will be permanent.
- SB 79 needs a 5 year sunset clause.