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2 issues in zoning with high priority

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Window size limits in new Objective Design Standards

These rules will shape every multifamily and mixed-use building in Lafayette — roofs, windows, materials, colors and open space. Residents packed the room worried the draft reads like Walnut Creek, not semi-rural Lafayette; the council leaned toward requiring pitched or mansard roofs on taller buildings but took no final vote.

19 mentions (3 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

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Springhill Lane Lot Line Adjustment and Shed Variance Appeal

Commissioners Mason and LaBonge pressed staff and the applicant to ensure the lot line adjustment won't box in future owners of 3533 Springhill into needing variances. Staff confirmed both parcels would still meet LR-10 zoning standards after the split.

5 mentionsLast discussed Feb 17, 2026