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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Davis public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Standards Alignment
State law requires Davis to allow lot splits and up to four units per single-family parcel. The commission forwarded the enabling ordinance to council with concerns about the short-term rental ban and the floodplain exclusion.
Floodplain Mapping and Stormwater Planning
Commissioners and residents agree Davis lacks accurate flood maps, and a comprehensive stormwater plan with funding is seen as the make-or-break issue for any development in north and west Davis.
Affordable Housing Rehabilitation (Davis TRIO)
The city approved refinancing and loan restructuring for 131 affordable housing units across three properties, enabling Mutual Housing California to secure $15 million in state tax credit funds for extensive renovations.
Affordable Housing Code Amendments (Land Dedication)
Residents and realtors raised concerns about the applicant qualification process for affordable ownership housing units at Harvest Glenn, urging pre-qualification to avoid financing delays.