Santa Monica
City Council
Agenda Item C
C. Options for Increased Development Standards within the Expo/Bundy Transit-Oriented Development
Zone to Qualify for Temporary Exclusion from Senate Bill (SB) 79 Implementation
New Item Received. 7/22/2026
Recommended Action
Staff recommends that the City Council Provide Direction on Increasing Development Standards
for Residentially Zoned Parcels within One-Half Mile of the Metro E Expo/Bundy Station to
Qualify the Expo/Bundy Transit-Oriented Development Zone to Allow for Exclusion from Senate
Bill (SB) 79 Implementation Until One Year Following the Adoption of the 7th Cycle Housing
Element.
Staff Report Printout
a. July 14, 2026 Council Meeting SB 79 Exclusion Ordinance (Web Link)
b. Upzoning Options - Parcel Tables