San Carlos commission backs objective design standards and code changes to speed multifamily development, remove residential FAR limits
The Planning & Transportation Commission unanimously recommended that City Council introduce an ordinance to adopt multifamily and mixed‑use objective design standards (ODS), remove a maximum residential FAR, adjust setbacks/stepbacks and create an objective compliance review process to streamline review, while retaining mechanisms for deviations and project‑level oversight.
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On May 5 the San Carlos Planning & Transportation Commission voted unanimously to recommend the City Council introduce an ordinance adopting multifamily and mixed‑use objective design standards (ODS) and related changes to the municipal code.
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