Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Staff presents UDC amendments to implement SB 840 and SB 15, easing multifamily by‑right rules and adding small‑lot standards
Summary
Planning staff outlined proposed zoning code changes to implement two recent state bills: SB 840 (multifamily/mixed‑use by‑right standards including a 36‑unit/acre cap and step‑back height rules) and SB 15 (standards for small‑lot single‑family developments), with exceptions, design standards and new administrative permitting steps.
The city’s Planning and Development team presented proposed Unified Development Code (UDC) amendments that interpret and implement two recent state laws affecting land‑use standards.
John Chapman, long range planning manager, summarized the proposed changes tied to Senate Bill 840: multifamily and mixed‑use development would be allowed by‑right in most nonresidential districts with specific limits retained by the city, including a maximum of 36 dwelling units per acre, a 25‑foot cap on setbacks, parking limited generally to one space per dwelling unit, and minimum tree preservation and open‑space increases.…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
