Brief

Introduced by Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield and Katy Yaroslavsky, this ordinance seeks to establish a framework for faster implementation of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zones as part of the Option C1 policy initiative. The motion directs city planning and relevant departments to create an accelerated process for developing and approving TOD zones near transit corridors. The file is currently pending in the Planning and Land Use Management Committee, where it has received community input from the Westside and North Westwood neighborhood councils.

Full summary

Council File 25-1083-S1 proposes an ordinance to establish an accelerated implementation framework for Transit Oriented Development zones under the Option C1 initiative. Introduced on March 24, 2026, by Councilmembers Bob Blumenfield and Katy Yaroslavsky, with a second by Marqueece Harris-Dawson, the file directs the City to streamline and expedite the process for identifying, planning, and approving TOD zones. TOD zones are designated areas near major transit hubs where zoning and land use policies are designed to encourage mixed-use development, increase housing density, and support public transportation usage. The ordinance seeks to remove procedural barriers and reduce timelines associated with establishing these zones, with the goal of accelerating housing development and transit-supportive land use in appropriate locations across the city. By establishing an "accelerated framework," the measure aims to enable the Planning Department and other relevant city departments to move more quickly through environmental review, community engagement, and zoning approval processes for designated TOD areas. Since referral to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee on March 24, 2026, the file has received community input. The Westside Neighborhood Council submitted a Community Impact Statement on April 9, 2026, followed by the North Westwood Neighborhood Council on May 12, 2026. As of the most recent activity, the file remains pending in committee. With an expiration date of March 24, 2028, the file has approximately two years to advance through the legislative process before it becomes inactive.

Activity (3)

• 2026-05-12 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council.
• 2026-04-09 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council.
• 2026-03-24 Motion referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.

Documents (3)

• 2026-05-12 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council · cis
• 2026-04-09 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council · cis
• 2026-03-24 Motion · motion