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City officials say state review of housing element came back largely positive; resubmission, council adoption expected

City of Carmel-by-the-Sea · January 10, 2026
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Acting City Administrator Brandon Swanson said the California Department of Housing and Community Development gave largely positive comments on the city's housing element amendment; staff will make minor edits, resubmit, and—after a formal state letter—begin the Planning Commission and City Council adoption process.

Acting City Administrator Brandon Swanson said Jan. 9 that the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) delivered mostly favorable feedback on the city's draft housing element amendment and that only minor wording edits remain before a formal resubmission.

"Almost everything was a yes, yes, yes," Swanson said, summarizing the state's comments. He said the city expects to receive an official letter from HCD next week and will then follow the required steps: resubmitting the amended document…

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