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Vacaville residents press council for rules after proposed sober‑living home in Stonegate
Summary
Several Stonegate neighborhood residents urged Vacaville City Council on Feb. 20 to pursue new local rules after the purchase of 491 Stonewood Drive for use as a commercially run sober‑living home raised safety, transparency and zoning concerns. City staff said they are researching options and will return to council with discussion items.
Dozens of Stonegate residents urged the Vacaville City Council on Feb. 20 to adopt local regulations for sober‑living and group homes after an investor purchased 491 Stonewood Drive and promoted the property and his business model online.
Speakers at the meeting described a pattern of social‑media marketing, high proposed occupancies and a lack of clear on‑site staffing or oversight. City staff told the council they are reviewing city ordinances, state fair‑housing law and other cities’ rules and will return with discussion items for council consideration.
The issue drew repeated public comment during the meeting’s “business from the floor” portion. Rosette, a Stonegate Neighborhood Association spokesperson, urged a local task force modeled on a Mission Viejo, California, effort and said the neighborhood formed to “advocate for those residing in our neighborhood.” Kevin Kohler, who said he is a 50‑year resident of the…
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