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Residents say sidewalk and permitting rules make single-family housing harder; council hears concern about housing mix
Summary
Speakers told the council they are seeing fewer single-family permits and said sidewalk and stormwater plan requirements can make small single-family projects unaffordable for working-class residents.
Multiple speakers raised housing-related concerns during public comment, telling the council that permit rules and project requirements are discouraging single-family development and making housing costs harder to manage for working residents.
Local business owner and resident Steve Palleo said the city issued only 12 single-family dwelling permits in 2024—down 50% year-on-year in his summary of 15…
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