Atherton is sending its housing element to the state, leaning on accessory dwelling units and SB 9 applications to meet its housing goals through 2031 while shying away from zoning for multifamily housing.
There was every indication going into the July 20 City Council meeting that Atherton intended to meet its state-mandated housing allocations, in part, through new multifamily overlay zones. Then City Manager George Rodericks spoke.