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SB 9 Urban Lot Splits Repeal in Eaton Fire Zone

Pasadena

Summary

The council moved to repeal interim ordinances that banned Senate Bill 9 lot splits and duplexes in very high fire hazard zones within the Eaton Fire boundary. The first reading passed unanimously after a public hearing with no public comment.

At a glance

Total mentions: 4
Last 30 days: 0

Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Litigation risk avoided; no direct fiscal impact stated.

✅Who benefits

Property owners in affected fire zones who want to build SB 9 units.

⚠️Who could be affected

Residents concerned about added density and development pressure in high-fire-risk neighborhoods.

Mentions & discussions (5)

MeetingAug 3, 2026approved

City Council Meeting: - Aug 3, 2026

The council repealed its ban on urban lot splits and SB 9 duplex construction in very high fire hazard zones within the Eaton Fire boundary, after being sued. Councilmember Cole stressed it doesn't open the floodgates to dense development in fire areas.

MeetingAug 3, 2026

City Council Meeting: (Audio Description) - Aug 3, 2026

The council repealed its ban on urban lot splits and multi-dwelling construction in very high fire hazard zones within the Eaton Fire boundary, after being sued and concluding it would likely lose. Councilmember Cole stressed this does not open the floodgates to high-density development in fire areas.

MeetingJul 20, 2026approved

Related development

approved

Repeal of SB 9 prohibitions in Eaton Fire very high fire hazard severity zones

Property owners in those fire-zone areas will again be able to pursue SB 9 lot splits and multi-dwelling projects once the repeal is adopted.

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