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Stalled 2024-approved development projects

Of the projects the Commission approved in 2024, several have seen no activity — one is for sale, one for lease, and one's building permits expired — raising questions about how to move approved development from paper to construction.

2 mentionsLast discussed May 20, 2026

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2025 Planning and Building Activity Recap

Staff reported 14 new builds (mostly single-family), one ADU, and a shift toward administrative approvals under the new zoning ordinance. Commissioners asked for heat maps, extension data, and more detail on larger projects.

1 mentionLast discussed Mar 18, 2026