Council flags medium-density shortfall, recommends incentives and code audit after HNA

Oct 13, 2026

Councilors and the consultant emphasized policy tools — SDC reductions, annexation incentives, tax exemptions and a code audit — to help meet HNA targets; staff warned the analysis relies heavily on the Lone Ranch entitlement for much of Brookings’ capacity.

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Council discussion after the HNA presentation focused on recommended policy packages to encourage housing production and address a shortfall in medium-density land inside the city limits.

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