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SB 9 Urban Lot Splits Approved
Two homeowners cleared the final step to split their lots into two each — one on Farwell Ave., one on Sobey Rd. — under the state law that lets homeowners create a second lot without discretionary review.
5 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026
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Mountain Winery annexation
The council asked staff to explore re-initiating annexation of the Mountain Winery into Saratoga, arguing that county-approved development there would otherwise bring Saratoga all the downsides.
2 mentions (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 21, 2026