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Planning Commission Workshop on Missing Middle Housing and SB 79

Original title: 2040 General Plan and Zoning Consistency: Missing Middle Housing (MMH) Standards and Senate Bill (SB) 79 Workshop (LR25-003)

March 26, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This workshop initiates the process of aligning local zoning rules with state law (SB 79) and potential new housing density standards, which will dictate the types of residential buildings allowed in future developments.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Property owners

Future zoning changes discussed in this workshop may alter the development potential or density allowances for residential properties.

Housing developers

Changes to MMH standards will define the types of residential projects that can be permitted and built within the city.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 26, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The Planning and Design Commission will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the 2040 , specifically focusing on '' standards and the requirements of Senate Bill 79.

Why It Matters

This workshop initiates the process of aligning local zoning rules with state law (SB 79) and potential new housing density standards, which will dictate the types of residential buildings allowed in future developments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 'Missing Middle Housing'?
The term refers to a range of multi-unit or clustered housing types—such as duplexes, fourplexes, and townhomes—that are compatible in scale with single-family homes.
Will the commission be voting on new housing rules at this meeting?
No, this is listed as a 'Discussion Item' and a 'Workshop,' which typically implies a session for information gathering and deliberation rather than a final legislative vote.

Key Facts

  • The Planning and Design Commission is holding a workshop regarding the 2040 General Plan.
  • The discussion will focus on 'Missing Middle Housing' (MMH) standards.
  • The commission will review local zoning consistency with Senate Bill (SB) 79.
  • The item is classified as a 'Discussion Item' and is currently 'Agenda Ready'.
  • The document was introduced on February 24, 2026.

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Discoveries

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policy shift80% confidence

Proactive Zoning Alignment

The city is actively working to align its 2040 General Plan with state-level housing legislation (SB 79) before potential conflicts arise.

SB 79Planning and Design Commission

Connected Entities

otherLR25-003“The reference code for the workshop topic.”Map →
organizationPlanning and Design Commission“The body responsible for hosting the workshop and reviewing zoning consistency.”Map →
other2026-00672“The internal file number for this agenda item.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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Analysis Score

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  • Significance60
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  • Controversy40
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz25
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