Summary
Council members warned that SB 677 would raise by-right density from SB 79's seven stories to twelve, eroding local land-use control. The League of California Cities will send an opposition letter.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Mar 24, 2026.
Impact analysis
Cities seeking to preserve local land-use authority.
Cities whose local zoning authority would be preempted, including San Marcos.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Mar 24, 2026
NCTD boards and cities are pushing back on SB 677, a state bill that would force transit-oriented development near transit lines and further erode local zoning control — though it would protect some mobile home parks from conversion.
City Council (Regular) - Jan 13, 2026
Council members warned that SB 677 would raise by-right density from SB 79's seven stories to twelve, eroding local land-use control. The League of California Cities will send an opposition letter.
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