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Palo Alto commissioners continue debate on "shrink‑wrap" downtown zoning change to align with housing plan
Summary
The Planning & Transportation Commission discussed a proposed repeal of the downtown "shrink‑wrap" rule (PAMC §18.18.120) that limits replacing nonconforming floor area and continued the item to a date uncertain so staff can coordinate with the downtown housing plan and pending state legislation (SB 79).
The Planning & Transportation Commission on Oct. 8 took initial testimony and discussion on a proposed zoning text amendment that would modify or repeal parts of Palo Alto’s so‑called “shrink‑wrap” rule, which currently prevents property owners from replacing nonconforming above‑grade floor area if doing so would alter the building’s three‑dimensional envelope.
Applicant Ken Hayes (Hayes Group Architects) told the commission that the 2016/2017 amendments have 'mummified'…
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