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Saratoga council introduces village design standards ordinance after debate over modern palettes
Summary
Council introduced and waived first reading of a new village design standards ordinance (code article 15.62) to preserve village character and require objective design rules; the measure moves to the consent calendar for adoption after one councilmember recused and public concern about Palette B/C.
The Saratoga City Council on March 18 introduced and waived the first reading of an ordinance establishing objective village design standards (new code article 15.62) and directed staff to place the ordinance on the consent calendar for adoption at the next regular meeting.
Consultants from Lisa Wise Consulting, led by Monica Sidlick, presented the hearing draft. The standards aim to translate village design guidelines into objective code language to preserve historic character while supporting active ground‑floor retail and civic…
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