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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Marin County, California public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Local Coastal Program housing amendment
The Board adopted coastal zoning amendments to carry out the 2023-2031 Housing Element in the coastal zone — recognizing 36 housing overlay sites, implementing ADU and density bonus laws, and adding a coastal form-based code with a 35-foot height limit. It now goes to the Coastal Commission.
Permanent supportive housing at 530 Blackstone Drive
The Board approved a $2.19 million boost to Catholic Charities' Homekey+ project, funding fire prevention, defensible space, alarm systems, and driveway engineering. Neighbors raised fire and evacuation concerns; a program graduate and a supporter pushed back. The operating agreement returns to the Board within a month or two.
Habitat Redwood Boulevard affordable housing project
Habitat for Humanity's Novato project redesign and housing fund allocation were approved on consent — 50 affordable homes coming to Novato.
FY 2026-27 housing and community development funding
The Board approved the year's CDBG, HOME, affordable housing fund and PLHA allocations after a public hearing, directing money to affordable housing, homelessness services and improvements in lower-income neighborhoods.
Strawberry development at 201 Seminary Drive
The county's biggest land-use fight of the year got a final decision: the Strawberry project can move forward with its master plan, design review, tree removal permit, use permit, and tentative map, but the community plan amendment was denied. Neighbors turned out in force — 26 spoke at the hearing.