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County says HCD comments require additional analysis; Tarpy Flats opposition fuels public push for conservation
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County planning staff told the board Oct. 28 that California HCD returned a second round of comments seeking more site‑level analysis, permit clarity and fair‑housing assessments before certification of Monterey County raft sixth‑cycle housing element will be granted.
Monterey County planning staff briefed the Board of Supervisors Oct. 28 on responses to California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) comments on the county raft sixth‑cycle housing element and on next steps toward certification.
Sarah Weichel of the county—omprehensive planning team said HCD sked for additional information in several areas: how the county treats non‑vacant opportunity sites (existing commercial or other uses on parcels listed for rezone), documentation that pipeline projects will be available in the 2023–2031 planning period, clarification of permit processing standards and ministerial approvals for multifamily projects, and additional analysis showing how site selection furthers fair housing objectives.
“Most of what the state was requesting was additional analysis and information,” Weichel said, adding county staff was preparing written responses and expects to publish a public release draft (paired with the…
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