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Commission hears housing committee update on SB 8 40 and density-bonus implications

Community Development Commission · November 18, 2025

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Summary

Commissioner Longoria reported that SB 8 40 (effective Sept. 1, 2025) allows certain multifamily or mixed-use development by right in commercial zones, exempts some conversions from impact fees and reduces the viability of some density bonuses; Council consideration of density-bonus amendments is tentatively anticipated in May 2026.

Commissioner Longoria brought an update from the CDC housing committee about density-bonus programs and the state law referred to in committee materials as SB 8 40. Longoria said staff summarized the law's effect on local density-bonus programs, including by-right allowances for mixed-use or multifamily development in commercial…

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