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Minimum Density Requirement in Multifamily Residential Overlay District

The state housing department is forcing Monterey to require 20 units per acre minimum in its multifamily overlay districts, with no local exceptions for water limits or tough sites. Commissioners are frustrated but fear losing housing element certification and builder's remedy exposure.

5 mentionsLast discussed Aug 4, 2026

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State housing law limiting local review discretion

Commissioner Pauly warned that subjective design findings could expose the city to HAA liability if used to deny housing projects, and asked staff to review the findings language.

3 mentionsLast discussed May 12, 2026