CA SB899

Allows independent institutions of higher education and religious institutions to develop housing projects as "use by right" on land they owned in fee simple by January 1, 2020, without requiring conditional use permits or discretionary local approvals.

Requires 100% of units to be affordable to lower-income households, with up to 20% permitted for moderate-income households at least 20% below market rate, with affordability restrictions lasting 55 years for rentals and 45 years for owner-occupied units.

Mandates prevailing wage requirements for all construction workers on the development projects, either through public work designation or prevailing wage contracts with enforcement by the Labor Commissioner.

Permits developments in residential, mixed-use, or commercial zones to achieve density standards appropriate for lower-income housing, with eligibility for density bonuses and other incentives under Section 65915.

Eliminates parking requirements if the site is within one-half mile of high-quality transit or a major transit stop and within one block of a car share vehicle; otherwise limits parking to one space per unit unless local ordinance provides lower standard.