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Commission previews zoning code changes to meet housing‑element requirements; three sites flagged for by‑right affordable housing
Summary
Staff outlined proposed code amendments to implement housing‑element programs, including updates to allow transitional/supportive housing, single‑room occupancy and by‑right development where 20% of units are affordable; three previously identified sites were named for the by‑right allowance.
The Sonoma City Planning Commission on Oct. 16 discussed a package of code amendments intended to implement housing‑element programs, including updates required by recent state law.
Community Development Director Jennifer (last name not specified) told commissioners the changes will clarify definitions for transitional and supportive housing, revise the land use table to allow certain housing types where other residential uses are allowed, and add objective standards for some design and historic‑preservation processes. "Some of the changes that you'll see will just be to, like, the land use table," she said.
Staff emphasized several points: - Single‑room…
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