Committee continues form-based density proposal to March 4 to refine HCD compliance and affordability amendments

The committee continued Item 5, a proposal to allow form‑based density in certain residential‑commercial and transit‑oriented districts, to the March 4 meeting so staff and supervisors could finalize amendments and coordinate with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

President Peskin and other supervisors described amendments that would aim to secure affordability or rent‑control protections in exchange for density decontrols. Planning staff signaled that revised amendments were close to form approval but that additional legal review and coordination with HCD would be needed. Public commenters from housing and developer stakeholders urged careful drafting and compliance with HCD rules.

Chair Melgar moved to continue the item to March 4; the motion passed with three ayes. The continuance provides time to finalize amendments, confirm HCD compliance, and return with a coordinated package.