Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Presentation of Draft Anti-Displacement Plan

Commission staff presented the draft anti‑displacement plan, outlining strategies to protect renters and preserve affordable housing.

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What's happening

Commission staff presented the draft anti‑displacement plan, outlining strategies to protect renters and preserve affordable housing.

Why it matters

The plan could shape policies that help keep residents in their homes and guide future housing decisions.

Who is affected

rentershomeownerslow‑income households

How to act

Attend: Ver la reunión en vivo por Zoom (ID# 846 9472 6242) o en persona en la Cámara del Consejo Municipal.

Email: No indicado en el documento fuente.

Submit comment: No indicado en el documento fuente.

Apr 27, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 4, 2026, 8:06 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:39 PM PT

Decision update

Approved

The Planning Commission approved the draft Anti‑Displacement Plan after public comment, endorsing its recommendations and outlining initial implementation steps.

Decided Apr 27, 2026.

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Study session on SB 9 housing ordinance updates

Commission staff presented potential amendments to the city’s rules for lot splits and two‑unit developments to align with SB 9 and SB 450.

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Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Public hearing: Exempt downtown sites from SB 79

The commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and map to temporarily exclude certain downtown parcels within 0.25 mile of the Caltrain station from SB 79 requirements. The commission will recommend the changes to the City Council.

Under discussionApr 27HousingNo comment option listed

What's happening

The commission held a public hearing on proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance and map to temporarily exclude certain downtown parcels within 0.25 mile of the Caltrain station from SB 79 requirements. The commission will recommend the changes to the City Council.

Why it matters

Exempting these sites could limit the density and height of new housing near transit, affecting neighborhood character and housing supply.

Who is affected

nearby residentsdevelopersrentershomeowners

How to act

Attend: Attend the hearing in person or via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Apr 27, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 8:41 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 9:39 PM PT

Decision update

Approved with amendments

The Planning Commission held a public hearing on proposed zoning ordinance and map amendments that would temporarily exempt certain downtown sites from SB 79 and determined the ordinance would be exempt from CEQA. The commission did not adopt the amendments, leaving the final decision to the City Council.

Decided Apr 27, 2026.

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Study session on SB 9 zoning and subdivision updates

Commission staff presented an update on Senate Bill 9 and related zoning and subdivision ordinance changes. The session gathered feedback on possible amendments to align city regulations with state law.

Info onlyApr 27HousingNo comment option listed

What's happening

Commission staff presented an update on Senate Bill 9 and related zoning and subdivision ordinance changes. The session gathered feedback on possible amendments to align city regulations with state law.

Why it matters

Changes could affect how single‑family zones handle lot splits and two‑unit developments, impacting homeowners and new housing projects.

Who is affected

homeownersdevelopersrenterslocal businesses

How to act

Attend: Attend the study session in person or via Zoom.

Email: Not listed in the source document.

Submit comment: Not listed in the source document.

Apr 27, 2026, 7:00 PMMeeting page SourceSummary confidence: medium

Posted Jul 8, 2026, 8:41 AM PTUpdated Jul 20, 2026, 4:36 PM PT

Decision update

Outcome recorded

The City Council voted 5‑1 to direct staff to study the effects of SB 79 on the city at a future date.

Decided Apr 27, 2026.

Planning CommissionMenlo Park

Submit written comments to Planning Commission before meeting

The commission allows residents to send written comments online up to one hour before the meeting starts. Comments must include the agenda item number and are emailed to planning.commission@menlopark.gov.

Info onlyComment deadline 1 hour before the meeting start timeApr 27Public Services

Planning Commission

Easy-to-understand decision summaries

Presentation of Draft Anti-Displacement Plan

Approved

Study session on SB 9 housing ordinance updates

Public hearing: Exempt downtown sites from SB 79

Approved with amendments

Study session on SB 9 zoning and subdivision updates

Outcome recorded

Submit written comments to Planning Commission before meeting