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Undergrounding Electrical Transformers

The council enacted a new rule requiring new residential, commercial, and mixed-use developments to place electrical transformers underground rather than on private surface pads.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 13, 2026

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Housing Ballot Measure Petitioner Requirements

The city set a standard rule requiring 200 signatures for housing initiatives and a 5-year timeline, balancing accessibility for regular residents against the hurdles posed by corporate property owners.

4 mentionsLast discussed Apr 14, 2026