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City staff warns that the proposed Measure D could trigger a complex housing element amendment, potentially leading to legal challenges and impacting local development.

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City warns parking‑plaza initiative would force housing‑element amendment; staff cites HCD guidance and legal threats
City staff told the council that if the ballot initiative limiting use of downtown plazas (Measure D) passes the city "must amend its housing element," and that HCD has asked the city to analyze the measure as a potential government constraint; staff also reported a separate legal threat arguing broader SB 330 exposure.
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September 15, 2026 at 2:28 AM
The Los Altos City Council has given the green light for 19 new condominiums, sparking both excitement and concerns about design and historic preservation.

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Council approves 19-unit vesting tentative map at 349 1st Street under builder's remedy
The council adopted a resolution approving a 19-unit vesting tentative map for 349 1st Street, a builder's remedy project filed in 2023; staff noted conditions that allow later engineering adjustments to curb bulb-outs and parking.
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August 26, 2026 at 6:25 AM