Summary
A broad set of minor code changes was scheduled for a public hearing — covering inclusionary housing, lot consolidation, agricultural employee housing, and supportive/transitional housing — to implement state law and the Housing Element, plus a General Plan alignment with climate and hazard plans.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
Includes an amendment to the fee schedule for boundary adjustments.
Housing developers and applicants gain clearer, state-compliant rules; climate and hazard planning is strengthened.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (5)
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City Council — October 27, 2026
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