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South of Forest Area Coordinated Area Plans Objective Design Standards Project

City initiative to create objective design standards for the SOFA 1 and SOFA 2 Coordinated Area Plans to support streamlined and ministerial housing review.

Current status
Initial analysis and approach memo completed; staff began the first Planning & Transportation Commission review.
Location
South of Forest Area (SOFA)
Street view near South of Forest Area (SOFA)
Map of South of Forest Area (SOFA)
  1. August 26, 2026: Initial Planning & Transportation Commission study session

    Staff presented recommended approaches for review procedures, historic review, code placement, and conflicts with state law. Staff anticipated adoption hearings in the first quarter of 2027.

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