Sunnyvale City Council approved new development standards for its Village Centers, mandating designated commercial spaces to preserve retail and community services. These standards, part of the Village Centers Master Plan, aim to balance residential growth with retail development. Past projects have reduced commercial space in favor of residential units due to state laws limiting local control. Current proposals will not be affected by new standards if submitted beforehand. Councils and city staff emphasized limited flexibility, warning that failure to meet state housing goals could lead to decertification of the city's Housing Element.
The Sunnyvale City Council approved new development standards for seven Village Centers, requiring designated commercial spaces to preserve retail and community services amidst housing developments.
The new standards in the Village Centers Master Plan aim to balance residential growth with retail, addressing issues from previously approved housing-focused projects.
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