Atherton Council Advances Housing Rules
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The council adopted Ordinance 677 adding inclusionary-housing rules and introduced a related development-standards ordinance on first reading, with directions on accessory structures, rooftop facilities, pools, landscaping, parking, property access, and window translucency.
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What this means
The adopted ordinance adds inclusionary-housing requirements to the Atherton Municipal Code. The council also directed staff to refine related development rules, including limits on some facilities and property access, stronger landscaping screening, and additional research on parking. The council approved $2,151,042 in January bills, a budget amendment, event-management services at Holbrook-Palmer Park, and procedures for disruptions to remote meeting participation.
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- Adopted Ordinance 677 adding Chapter 17.57 on inclusionary housing to the Atherton Municipal Code.
- Adopted Resolution 26-02 amending the FY 2025/26 budget.
- Approved January 2026 bills and claims totaling $2,151,042.
- Introduced a related development-standards ordinance for first reading and directed staff to address accessory structures, rooftop facilities, above-ground pools, landscaping, parking, property access, and upper-story window translucency.
- Awarded an event-management services agreement for Holbrook-Palmer Park to Cheat A Little Catering and authorized preparation and execution of the agreement.
- Adopted procedures for disruptions to telephonic or internet service affecting public two-way remote participation during council meetings.
- Supported opening recruitment for a vacancy on the Environmental Programs Committee.
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