SB 79 Phasing Ordinance

The City of Oceanside is proposing a phasing ordinance that temporarily exempts certain eligible sites from the immediate requirements of the Affordable Homes Near Transit Act, known as SB 79. This exemption allows qualifying developments to defer compliance with the Act’s mandates, providing local planners with flexibility to align housing production with community needs and infrastructure readiness. The authority to implement this deferral is grounded in specific provisions of the Government Code, namely Sections 65912.160(e)(1) and 65912.161(b)(1), which empower local jurisdictions to adjust implementation timelines under defined conditions. The ordinance is designed to support balanced growth by granting targeted relief to sites that may face unique challenges in meeting SB 79’s timing requirements, such as those requiring additional environmental review, public input, or transit connectivity enhancements. The initiative is part of a broader effort to manage housing development in a way that respects local planning priorities while still advancing state affordability goals. The forecast was posted on June 17, 2026, and primary contact for inquiries is Dane Thompson, Senior Planner at the City of Oceanside, reachable via email or phone. The action is limited to Oceanside, California, and is being tracked under project identifier 2026060801 through the state’s CEQA net portal.