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Cause summary
Updated 2026-03-04T22:08:54.861+00:00
1) Overview: Over the past 30 days, there have been multiple meetings involving the Planning Director and Planning Commission related to density and upzoning issues. However, no news reports or agenda items have been publicly linked to these discussions during this period. The meetings suggest ongoing deliberations or reviews concerning zoning changes or density policies, but specific details or decisions have not been disclosed. 2) Concrete updates: - Ten meetings related to density/upzoning occurred between January 27 and March 3, 2026. - Meetings involved both the Planning Director's Hearings and Planning Commission sessions. - No public news coverage or official agenda items have been released in connection with these meetings. - The frequency of meetings indicates active engagement by planning authorities on density or upzoning matters. - No formal outcomes, proposals, or policy changes have been documented in this timeframe. 3) What to watch next: - Monitor upcoming Planning Commission and Planning Director meetings for published agendas or minutes detailing density/upzoning proposals. - Look for official announcements or public notices regarding zoning changes or upzoning initiatives. - Watch for local news coverage that may emerge as discussions progress or decisions are made. - Stakeholders may want to attend or review records from the March 3, 2026 meetings for potential updates.

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Agenda item: Adoption of an Ordinance to repeal and replace Article 41 Density Bonus Program and Article 47 City of Pacifica Below Market Rate (Inclusionary) Program of the City of Pacifica Zoning Regulations (Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Pacifica Municipal Code) relating to the implementation of state density bonus law and regulations for inclusionary housing and below market rate units, respectively.. City Council is meeting Mon, Sep 28 at 6:00 AM.
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2026-09-28 • 06:00 PM
City Council
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Agenda item: an Ordinance to repeal and replace Article 41 Density Bonus Program and Article 47 City of Pacifica Below Market Rate (Inclusionary) Program of the City of Pacifica Zoning Regulations (Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Pacifica Municipal Code) relating to the implementation of state density bonus law and regulations for inclusionary housing and below market rate units, respectively
CITY OF PACIFICA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Council Chambers 2212 Beach Blvd Pacifica, CA 94044 Mayor Christine Boles Vice Mayor Greg Wright Councilmember Sue Beckmeyer Councilmember Mary Bier Councilmember Mayra Espinosa City…
2026-09-29 • 6:00 pm
City Council
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Agenda item: Carol Denney Zoning/Upzoning
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 AGENDA Page 1 AGENDA BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 29, 2026 6:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 A DENA I SHII , M AYOR C…
2026-09-30 • 9:00 AM
Planning Director's Hearing
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Agenda item: By Phone: (408) 638-0968
PLANNING DIRECTOR HEARING AGENDA Wednesday, September 30, 2026 9:00 a.m. Virtual Meeting: https://sanjoseca.zoom.us/j/89012305097 Hearing Officer Martina Davis, Division Manager on behalf of Christopher Burton, Director…

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MeetingPublic meeting summaryCity Council
9/15/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 AGENDA Page 1 AGENDA BERKELEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING Tuesday, September 15, 2026 6:00 PM SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD ROOM - 1231 ADDISON STREET, BERKELEY, CA 94702 A DENA I SHII , M AYOR C OUNCILMEMB…
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MeetingPlanning Commission
9/9/2026, 12:00:00 PM
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
NewsThe San Jose Blog
9/1/2026, 2:00:00 PM
San Jose City Council spent hours on Aug. 18 hearing from residents before voting 8-3 to study several density options rather than lock in a single number. Staff will now analyze 16, 24 and 32 dwelling units per acre in…
MeetingPlanning Commission
8/26/2026, 12:00:00 PM
This update comes from a public meeting summary.
NewsSan José Spotlight
8/20/2026, 9:00:20 PM
Residents on all sides of San Jose’s housing debate are spoiling for a protracted fight, after the City Council advanced a plan to increase density limits across the city’s sprawling single-family neighborhoods. The pol…
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August 2026
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1 meeting • 5 news items • 6 total
July 2026
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1 meeting • 1 news item • 2 total
MeetingMeeting summary
7/29/2026, 12:00:00 PM
Planning Director's Hearing's 2026-07-29 agenda is scheduled to focus on Planning Director's Hearing. This is an agenda-derived preview, so it describes scheduled topics and proposed actions rather than confirmed outcom…
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Pacifica City Council
2026-09-28
7: an Ordinance to repeal and replace Article 41 Density Bonus Program and Article 47 City of Pacifica Below Market Rate (Inclusionary) Program of the City of Pacifica Zoning Regulations (Title 9, Chapter 4 of the Pacifica Municipal Code) relating to the implementation of state density bonus law and regulations for inclusionary housing and below market rate units, respectively
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Planning Commission
2026-05-27
3.a: Presentation of the 2025 General Plan Annual Performance Review Report
Planning Commission
2026-05-06
1: Consider adopting the Determination of Consistency to the Envision San José 2040 General Plan Final Program Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 76041), Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (Resolution No. 77617), and
Planning Commission
2026-05-06
1.a: City’s 2026-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget Update & 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program: P ROJECT M ANAGER , J ENNIFER T ELL Staff
Planning Commission
2026-05-06
1: Recommend to the City Council the adoption of the 2026-2027 Proposed Biennial Capital Budget Update and 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program and transmit a report to the City Council providing comments including a finding of consistency
Planning Commission
2026-05-06
I: A Study Session for the 2026 General Plan Annual Report is scheduled for May 27, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Wing Rooms 118-119-120
Planning Commission
2026-05-06
1: Recommend to the City Council the adoption of the 2026-2027 Proposed Mid- Biennial Capital Budget Update and 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program and transmit a memorandum to the City Council providing comments including a finding of
Planning Commission
2026-05-06
3.a: City’s 2026-2027 Proposed Mid-Biennial Capital Budget Update & 2027-2031 Capital Improvement Program: P ROJECT M ANAGERS , J ENNIFER T ELL , S AL K UMAR Staff

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