"Palo Alto officials are looking to minimize the impacts of Senate Bill 79, a state housing bill that relaxes height and density standards for projects near public transit stops, before it takes effect on July 1."
"One of the primary concerns plaguing city officials is the numerous historic sites that are in the SB 79 'splash zone,' such as the Eichler neighborhoods near the San Antonio Caltrain station and Old Palo Alto near the downtown and California Avenue Caltrain stations."
"The city must approve an ordinance for historic properties and districts by Jan. 31, 2032, but officials plan to do so through an emergency ordinance before SB 79 takes effect in July."
Palo Alto is evaluating zoning changes to address the impacts of Senate Bill 79, which allows increased housing density near transit stations. The law mandates developments of five to six stories within half a mile of train stations, and up to ten stories adjacent to them. City officials are particularly concerned about historic neighborhoods that fall within the law's influence. They aim to protect these areas by potentially exempting historic sites and limiting development through local ordinances before the law takes effect on July 1.
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