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General Plan AmendmentRecommended approvalCountywide (56 opportunity sites)

Housing Element Update Opportunity Sites Rezoning

Monterey County

Description

Rezoning 56 opportunity sites across the county to high-density residential (25-30 dwelling units per acre) to meet state housing requirements.

Impact summary

Increases housing capacity significantly but raises local concerns regarding infrastructure, traffic, and safety.

Applicant

Name
County of Monterey Housing and Community Development
Address
Countywide (56 opportunity sites)

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
15
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Planning Commission

Recommended approval

A recommendation, not a final decision. The council decides next.

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 14, 2026.

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