Allow developers to round up housing units to even numbers

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In Plain English

Current density bonus rules sometimes require developers to build an odd number of units, like 23 apartments in a complex. This creates awkward building layouts and wasted space. If approved, developers can round up to the next even number to make construction more practical.

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Votes

Give ordinance first reading and lay over for second reading

Passed

7 to 1

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Why This Vote Matters

The council gave first approval to changes that would let developers round up odd apartment numbers to the next even number when building affordable housing projects. The ordinance addresses a quirky problem where density bonus rules sometimes require awkward numbers like 23 units, forcing developers to create inefficient building designs with wasted space. Seven members supported the measure with only Councilmember Lopez dissenting, while Councilmember Viramontes was absent. The ordinance will return for a required second reading before becoming final law.

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