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City reports record housing activity in 2024 but public comment flags affordable shortfall

3798734 · June 11, 2025
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Summary

City planning staff reported record entitlements, housing starts and certificates of occupancy for 2024, including strong accessory dwelling unit production; a public commenter said the city remains far short of RHNA affordable targets and urged different strategies.

City planning staff presented the 2024 General Plan Implementation Report to the council on June 10, highlighting record activity on three housing metrics: planning entitlements, housing starts (building permits) and certificates of occupancy.

Director Christopher Coontz told council there were 1,788 entitlements approved last year, 1,704 housing starts and 1,204 certificates of…

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