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Council narrows R3 rezoning: 14 change areas endorsed, mixed density approach set for study
Summary
Mountain View council on March 25 directed staff to study 14 R3 change areas and to pursue a mixed-density approach: most areas will be evaluated with a four-story base plus state-density-bonus pathways while at least one larger site (Del Medeo South) will be studied at a six-story base.
The Mountain View City Council advanced the long-running R3 zoning-district update on March 25, directing staff to proceed with environmental review and code drafting that reflect a set of targeted change areas and a mixed-density framework.
Background and goals: City staff said the update has been in process since 2020 and must align with state housing law and the city—s housing-element programs. Eric Anderson, Advanced Planning Manager, said the council—s goals for the update include supporting diverse unit types, better design through form-based standards, downtown- and neighborhood-serving commercial uses, compliance with state law and the Housing Element, and targeted density increases on larger parcels and in areas with the highest feasibility for redevelopment. Anderson told the council staff had identified 14 —change areas— that best matched those goals after multiple outreach rounds;…
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