The hidden taking in the City's new "efficiency" ordinance

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Friday, October 2, 2026 - 39 minutes

During the City Council adoption of its Design Review Efficiency Ordinance, a section was added, requires mandatory open-space dedication on undeveloped land to build anything. Deadline to challenge ordinance in court is October 19.

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