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Campbell hears housing options: fee waivers, longer entitlements and ADU simplification proposed
Summary
City staff presented a study-session of policy options to boost housing production — extending affordable-project entitlements from 3 to 5 years, deeper park/permit fee waivers for 100% affordable projects, targeted upzoning and simplifying ADU categories — and developers and housing advocates urged stronger subsidies to make projects financially feasible.
City staff presented a study session to the Campbell City Council on Aug. 19 outlining policy options to accelerate housing production amid rising costs and tighter financing.
Community Development Director Robbie told the council Campbell retains a strong housing element and a pro‑housing designation but is permitting fewer high‑density units than planned because of higher interest rates, construction costs and reduced regional and state funding. Staff reported 207 units permitted to date, including 86 below‑market‑rate units, but said the current pipeline is unlikely to meet the city’s allocation under existing assumptions.
To respond, staff proposed three buckets of actions: (1) targeted support for 100% affordable projects — e.g., extend approval/entitlement periods from three to five years, consider deeper park or…
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