Residential Development in Commercial Zones (AB 2011/SB 6)
AB 2011 (Wicks, 2011), the Affordable Housing and High Road Jobs Act of 2022, and SB 6 (Caballero, 2022), the Middle Class Housing Act of 2022, are intended to permit residential development on sites currently zoned for commercial or retail use. Both bills were effective as of July 1, 2023.
Presentation slides: Understanding AB 2011 and SB 6 (SANDAG, June 2023)
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Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) are an innovative and effective option for adding much needed housing in California. ADUs have been known by many names: granny flats, in-law units, backyard cottages, secondary units, and more. The California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) is the state’s leader on local ADU ordinances, which—while optional—have increased exponentially as more cities, counties, and homeowners become interested in ADUs as one solution to increasing the supply of affordable housing.
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Anti-Displacement Strategies
Residential displacement, or the involuntary relocation of existing residents, takes many forms and can either be forced or responsive. Displacement in all its forms remains a primary concern for households across the San Diego region, particularly for low- and moderate-income renters. SANDAG's Anti-Displacement Strategy addresses the issue from a regional perspective.
Read the full report, which consists of three main sections:
Prohousing Designation Program
These resources provide tools and information for implementing accelerated housing programs and streamlining approvals to expand housing opportunities.
No Net Loss
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Resources
These presentations focusing on four CEQA topic areas were prepared and presented by Ascent Environmental in winter 2023 and spring 2024.
Objective Design
Other TA Resources
