CA AB2923

BART board must adopt ordinance establishing minimum TOD zoning standards for height, density, parking, and floor area ratio at each station by July 1, 2020, with standards based on BART TOD Guidelines (2017) as baseline minimums.

Local jurisdictions must adopt zoning ordinances conforming to BART's TOD standards within 2 years of adoption or by July 1, 2022; if not adopted, TOD standards automatically become local zoning for BART-owned parcels within half-mile of stations.

Eligible TOD projects meeting specified height and floor area ratio limits qualify for streamlined ministerial approval without conditional use permits, and must comply with labor requirements including project stabilization agreements.

TOD projects with housing must include minimum 20 percent affordable units restricted for 55 years (rental) or 45 years (owner-occupied), plus replacement of any demolished affordable housing units; BART must ensure 30 percent total affordability across all district TOD projects.

All provisions sunset January 1, 2029, except vested rights for developers in exclusive negotiating agreements (sunset January 1, 2031) and reporting requirements (sunset January 1, 2031).