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San Gabriel council introduces zoning amendment to allow by‑right housing with 20% affordable units
Summary
The council held a public hearing and introduced Ordinance 7‑25 (ZTA 25‑002), which adds a 'use by right' definition and would allow by‑right residential development in C‑1 and C‑3 zones when at least 20% of units are affordable to lower‑income households; staff said the change implements state housing law and triggers state density bonus and prevailing wage rules.
The San Gabriel City Council opened a public hearing and introduced Ordinance 7‑25, a zone text amendment (ZTA 25‑002) that would add a 'use by right' definition to the city’s zoning code and allow certain housing projects in C‑1 and C‑3 mixed‑use districts to proceed without discretionary approvals if at least 20% of the units are affordable to lower‑income households.
Assistant Community Director Samantha Tuwizard presented the staff report, saying the amendment implements state housing law and is consistent with the city’s…
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