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Planning commission recommends code change to conform with state housing law (SB450/SB9)
Summary
The commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance amending the zoning code to remove a demolition restriction that state law (SB450) preempts; other tenant‑protection and demolition limits required by state law remain in the municipal code.
The San Gabriel Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council amend the municipal zoning code to conform with recent state legislation affecting urban lot splits and small accessory units.
Staff explained the amendment responds to Senate Bill 450, which updated provisions of Senate Bill 9. The change removes a local code restriction that had prohibited demolition of more than 25% of existing exterior structural walls…
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