Historic Preservation Ordinance and Register Updates
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- Public comments
- 17
- Last 30 days
- 17
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Public comments (17)
Voiced opposition to upzoning and changes in neighborhood density around Starway.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 38:59 →Argued that rezoning Starway is impractical due to assembly challenges and would lower home values.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 41:21 →Criticized the city for a lack of transparency and notification regarding zoning changes affecting Starway homeowners.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 43:34 →Argued that single-family zoning and hoarding land is selfish given the housing crisis, urging higher density upzoning.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 49:11 →Strongly supported historic preservation, emphasizing the economic vitality and charm of downtown Mountain View.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:05:59 →Objected to involuntary historic designation for his property, citing financial hardship, development restrictions, and unproven incentives.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:07:57 →Compared involuntary historic designation to eminent domain and argued owners should have the right to opt out.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:07:45 →Opposed the current ordinance, arguing it restricts council flexibility for downtown planning and imposes high hurdles for property owners.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:11:42 →Requested removal of his former restaurant property from the historic list due to architectural alterations.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:14:14 →Objected to historic designation for her downtown commercial building because it no longer resembles its original 1928 design.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:15:07 →Supported historic preservation, noting that property rights are always subject to community benefit and historical retention.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:16:00 →Expressed strong support for the historic preservation ordinance and downtown streetscape protection.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:18:18 →Opposed the historic ordinance, stating it creates bureaucratic hurdles for homeowners and impedes housing goals.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:19:39 →Requested a supplemental historic preservation fund to help residential owners cover extraordinary maintenance costs for very old homes.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:22:00 →Argued against forced historic listings, citing harm to property owners' retirement plans and restrictions on maintenance and housing.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:24:01 →Expressed concern over blocking property sales and development via historic designations, emphasizing that change is part of a thriving downtown.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:27:01 →Cautioned against spending city resources to subsidize old buildings rather than funding urgent municipal needs like active transportation and public safety.
City Council — September 22, 2026 · 1:28:59 →