Category Archive: Housing

Planning and Zoning Commission Study Sessions Continue

The Planning and Zoning Commission continues to hold monthly study sessions on the General Plan.  Sessions are typically held on the fourth Wednesday of the month and are part of the regular Commission meeting agenda.   In March 2014, the Commission reviewed the growth assumptions to be used for the General Plan, including household and …

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New Housing Element Adopted

The City Council adopted a new Housing Element on March 3, 2014.  The adoption is the culmination of a six-year process including numerous meetings with the City Council, the Planning and Zoning Commission, and Albany residents.  The Housing Element covers the period 2007-2014, and has been prepared in accordance with California Government Code requirements.  It …

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Housing Element Update

Updated November 7,2013 The City of Albany is in the process of updating the 2007-2014 Housing Element of the General Plan.  This page will be updated as the City progresses. On October 21, 2013 the Albany City Council authorized staff to make minor edits to the Working Draft Housing Element and submit it to the State …

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