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Half Moon Bay planning commission to consider zoning changes for housing
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Ali Reid , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 5, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further action depends on the outcome of this meeting, as any approved changes would need to be considered by the City Council.
A special meeting is scheduled in Half Moon Bay to discuss potential updates to zoning rules. The goal of these changes is to increase the availability of homes. Further action depends on the outcome of this meeting, as any approved changes would need to be considered by the City Council.
The meeting follows recent events, including a lawsuit from the state and approval of a housing project for local farmworkers. Details about the proposed zoning updates are available from the local planning commission, which is set to review the amendments and make a recommendation.
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Category: government Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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