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Sunnyvale council introduces ordinance temporarily exempting Murphy Station historic district from SB 79 upzoning
Summary
Council introduced an ordinance to temporarily exclude the Murphy Station Heritage Landmark District (100 block South Murphy Avenue) from SB 79 upzoning provisions, citing the historic district exemption in state law and staff plans to evaluate alternative compliance measures for other transit areas.
The Sunnyvale City Council voted on May 5 to introduce an ordinance temporarily excluding the Murphy Station Heritage Landmark District from the state SB 79 upzoning provisions that take effect July 1. The motion, which carried 4–0, affects the 100 block of South Murphy Avenue and surrounding parcels listed on the local historic register.
Community Development Director Trudy Ryan explained SB 79 (the Abundant and Affordable Homes Near Transit Act) sets minimum…
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