Initiative and Highlights:
Measure Y, the Smart Growth Initiative, was voted into law in November 2016 by nearly 70% of the electorate.
Full text of Measure Y:
The City's summary:
How to determine if a project is subject to Measure Y:
Would the proposed project require a change to the General Plan or zoning code?
YES
AND
Does it involve one of the following changes to the existing land use?
Add more than 200 daily trips,
Add more than 40 dwelling units,
or
Add more than 10,000 sq. ft.
nonresidential floor area
YES
NO
NOT SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL
NO
NOT SUBJECT TO VOTER APPROVAL
VOTERS DECIDE