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Driveway Widening Without a Permit

Homeowners can now widen driveways up to 10 feet without a minor conditional use permit — standards go straight into the code. Aimed at reducing illegal front-yard paving that blocks emergency exits and increases flooding.

1 mentionLast discussed Jul 15, 2026

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Short-term rentals and farmworker housing ordinances

Commissioner Wruck urged that the upcoming general plan zoning update ban short-term rentals in residential neighborhoods and repeal the ordinance allowing farmworkers to occupy single-family homes, arguing homes should go to local families.

2 mentionsLast discussed Mar 4, 2026