45-Day Moratorium on Construction Set
Concerned by oversized homes and recent resident complaints about the proliferation of condominiums, the Alhambra City Council has enacted a 45-day moratorium on construction.
The emergency moratorium will give city officials “breathing room” while they review development standards for areas zoned for medium to high density, Mayor Barbara Messina said.
The moratorium exempts property owners who have already submitted plans to the city’s Department of Community Development. About 120 applicants fall into that category, City Manager Kevin Murphy said.
In 1988, the city imposed a moratorium for about six months while it rezoned and reduced densities in 23 neighborhoods. The council, which may extend the latest moratorium, scheduled a May 14 public hearing on the matter.
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