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San Carlos council introduces ordinance to temporarily exclude downtown from SB 79
Summary
San Carlos introduced Ordinance No. 1634 to temporarily exclude identified downtown and mixed-use zoning districts within a quarter mile of the Caltrain station from the state's SB 79 transit‑oriented density rules; staff said the exclusion buys time to prepare a local TOD plan and will undergo HCD review.
The San Carlos City Council on March 23 voted to introduce an ordinance (No. 1634) that would temporarily exclude several downtown and mixed‑use zoning districts from SB 79's transit‑oriented minimum density and height standards.
Planning staff explained SB 79 creates mandatory minimum residential densities, floor‑area ratios and heights within a quarter mile of certain transit stations. Lisa Porras, advanced planning manager, told the council the city has three…
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