Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on recordGeneral Plan Amendment

SB 79 Citywide Zoning Text and Map Amendment

Description

A city-initiated zoning amendment to create a Transit-Oriented Development overlay district implementing Senate Bill 79 housing standards.

Impact summary

Establishes a 40 dwelling units per acre minimum density and applies R4-Metro standards to qualifying parcels near transit stops.

Applicant

Name: City of Milpitas
Address: Citywide

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 1
Total mentions: 1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval (Apr 2026) · Council outcome not on record6–0, unanimous

A recommendation. The council’s outcome is not on record here.

Last discussed Apr 22, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Apr 22, 2026Recommended approval 6–0

Planning Commission - Apr 22, 2026

A city-initiated zoning amendment to create a Transit-Oriented Development overlay district implementing Senate Bill 79 housing standards.

Related issues (1)

Citywide Transit-Oriented Development Overlay and SB 79 Implementation

The city is establishing a local overlay district to manage state-mandated housing rules under Senate Bill 79. By setting a local minimum density of 40 units per acre near transit stops, Milpitas aims to meet regional housing goals while retaining design standards.

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