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ACOHH: ACTION ITEM - Discussion and Direction on Culver City Transit Oriented Development Alternative Plan Options
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Meeting Date: October 20, 2026
Contact Person/Dept: Troy Evangelho / Planning & Development
Phone Number: (310) 253-5744
Fiscal Impact: Yes [] No [X] General Fund: Yes [] No [X]
Public Hearing: [] Action Item: [X] Attachments: Yes [X] No []
Public Notification: Meetings and Agendas – Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness (10/15/2026)
Department Approval: Troy Evangelho, Advance Planning Manager for Emily Stadnicki, AICP, Planning & Development Director (10/15/2026)
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends the Advisory Committee on Housing and Homelessness receive a report on California State Senate Bill 79, Culver City Transit Oriented Development Alternative Plan (TODAP) options, and discuss and give direction as applicable.
BACKGROUND
Senate Bill?(SB)?79 was signed by Governor Newsom on October 10,?2025?and became effective on July 1, 2026.?The bill, called the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act,?establishes?new development standards?for?“transit-oriented housing developments” (“TODs”), which are?residential projects on?land zoned?for commercial, residential,?and mixed uses within?specified distances?of?transit stops.?These standards?supersede otherwise applicable?standards, and?allow increased heights and densities?to encourage?residential and?mixed use?development near transit stops.?These new standards apply only to?TODs?with 5 or more units and a minimum 30 dwelling units per acre, while all other projects are subject to existing zoning standards.?
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Eligible transit stops are divided into two tiers. Tier 1 includes heavy rail?transit?stations, such as?those along?the LA Metro?B?and D lines,?and commuter rail?stations?with at least 72 trips per day. Tier 2 includes...
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