Summary
The city fell 443 affordable units short under state no-net-loss law, and the council approved rezoning Sites D/E/F (Alicia Parkway office park) and Site N (Ridge Route) to close the gap, creating a ~492-unit surplus. Dissenting councilmembers worry about sacrificing commercial tax base, including 18 active businesses on Ridge Route.
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Last discussed Aug 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Non-compliance risked housing element decertification, builder's remedy projects and litigation; the rezoned sites may yield up to 840 units on former commercial land.
The city avoids state penalties and gains a buffer against future no-net-loss shortfalls; housing developers gain new sites.
Existing commercial tenants on Ridge Route, whose 18 businesses could eventually be displaced by residential redevelopment.
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City Council / Planning Agency - Aug 19, 2026
The city fell 443 affordable units short under state no-net-loss law, and the council approved rezoning Sites D/E/F (Alicia Parkway office park) and Site N (Ridge Route) to close the gap, creating a ~492-unit surplus. Dissenting councilmembers worry about sacrificing commercial tax base, including 18 active businesses on Ridge Route.
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