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Madera County adopts 2024'2032 housing element after public comments on timelines and disadvantaged communities
Summary
The Board adopted the county's 2024'2032 housing element and related zoning and code amendments after first reading and public comment; residents and advocates urged stronger numeric objectives and faster timelines for programs serving disadvantaged unincorporated communities.
The Madera County Board of Supervisors approved the county's 2024'2032 housing element, associated rezones and code amendments on second reading Tuesday, adopting implementing ordinances and a resolution on a 5-0 vote.
Jamie Backs, principal planner with the Community and Economic Development Department, told the board the update identifies sites across unincorporated communities for the regional housing needs allocation and requests rezoning for 89 sites to allow multifamily development where infrastructure (water and sewer) is available. Backs said the county determined the item is exempt from CEQA under sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3)…
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