We, the undersigned residents of Los Altos, OPPOSE SB 9, which would eliminate single-family neighborhoods throughout California.

      SB9 would allow four homes to be built where only one exists today.

Cities would be forced to approve splitting single-family lots in two, with two houses on each lot and only 4-foot side and rear setbacks required.

A boon to developers and the real estate industry, these bills ignore

§  Increased demand on schools, parks, water, sewers, power grid, public safety personnel

§  Traffic and parking requirements

§  Privacy, backyards, trees and personal green space.

§  Environmental impacts, including air quality and noise

§  Our right to determine local zoning through duly-elected representatives

          SB9 does not require or provide for any affordable housing for teachers, emergency responders and service workers – all essential to the well-being of our community.

For more details on SB9, please visit Housing Bills