Minimum density requirements for R-3, C-1 and C-2 zoning districts
Summary
The state housing department told Pacific Grove its zoning must require at least 20 units per acre on multi-family and commercial parcels. The commission endorsed the fix, which now heads to the City Council. It's part of the broader housing element update the state must certify.
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Last discussed Mar 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
None directly; the changes are regulatory, though they could unlock more housing development on citywide multi-family and commercial parcels.
Residents seeking housing, especially lower-income households, gain more realistic paths to new apartments on underused parcels.
None stated, though property owners of large underused parcels could face pressure to develop at higher densities.
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