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City of San Bruno — Housing Permits and Developments Measure

City of San Bruno, San Mateo County • 2026 • Measure

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Repeal San Bruno’s 1977 ordinance requiring a public vote before the City Council approves certain taller buildings, density increases, parking structures and road changes. The resolution states that future development proposals would still be subject to applicable planning policies, zoning, development standards, discretionary review and environmental review.

Official source: https://smcacre.gov/elections/november-3-2026-statewide-general-election

Approval requirement: Majority (county listing).

Official ballot question

Shall City of San Bruno Ordinance No. 1284, the 1977 zoning initiative that requires voter approval before the City Council can approve buildings exceeding specified height limits, residential density increases beyond 1974 zoning, multi-story parking structures, and certain roadway changes, be repealed given that State housing laws supersede local height limits and the ordinance interacts with current City economic development goals?

Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 2). Wording transcribed from the official filing; line breaks and spacing normalized.

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Official ballot wording and filing (PDF page 2)

Content reviewed 2026-10-08. Source files checked 2026-10-08. Links open the county’s current files, which may change after review.

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