CA SB358

Housing developments in transit priority areas must receive reduced vehicular traffic impact fees if they meet specific criteria: located within ½ mile of 3 or more amenities (supermarket, park, pharmacy, medical clinic, library, school, childcare facility, or restaurant) and provide limited parking (1 space for 0-2 bedroom units, 2 spaces for 3+ bedroom units)

Local agencies may only charge standard (non-reduced) traffic impact fees if they make written findings supported by substantial evidence that the housing development would not generate fewer automobile trips despite meeting all qualifying characteristics

Eliminates the previous option allowing local agencies to charge proportional fees for housing developments that don't satisfy all prescribed characteristics

Removes the prior parking standard that allowed either the minimum required by local ordinance or the specified limits, now requiring only the specified parking maximums

Replaces the previous requirement that convenience retail be within ½ mile with a broader requirement for proximity to at least 3 of 9 specified community amenities