en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Los Angeles City Council has approved an ordinance known as the "Low-Rise Building Ordinance," aimed at delaying the implementation of state law SB 79. SB 79 requires cities to increase zoning density around transit stops, allowing apartment buildings up to nine stories near train and bus rapid transit stations, but permits cities to postpone implementation until 2030 by submitting alternative plans to boost housing supply.

This new ordinance allows buildings up to four stories near transit stops in 57 Los Angeles neighborhoods, with the goal of "delaying full implementation of SB 79 in historically significant, high fire risk, or economically 'low-resource' areas." Supporters of the plan argue that certain areas are currently unsuitable for new development and that forced growth could lead to "unintended consequences."

The ordinance is set to return to the City Council for a second vote before being submitted to Mayor Karen Bass for final approval.

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