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WHEREAS, after the close of the public hearing, the City Council considered all public comments received both before and during the public hearing, the presentation by Town staff, the staff report, comments from the Planning Commission accompanying its recommendation, and all other pertinent documents regarding the proposed permanent SB 9 ordinance. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance under the SB 9 permanent ordinance are consistent with and support the Los Altos Hills General Plan by helping to ensure the implementation of housing goals, programs and strategies in the 2023-2031 Housing Element, and utilize a carefully balanced approach and create objective zoning, design, and subdivision standards to preserve the Town's unique characteristics while remaining in compliance with SB 9 and state housing laws. WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed ordinance is intended to comply with state housing laws and to establish comprehensive requirements and standards for the development and subdivision of qualified SB 9 properties in a way that protects and promotes public safety, community welfare, and the Town's character and aesthetic quality in a manner consistent with SB 9 and applicable laws. WHEREAS, the City Council desires to adopt the proposed ordinance to amend the Zoning Code and the Subdivision Ordinance to implement the requirements contained therein. NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the Town of Los Altos Hills does hereby ordain as follows: SECTION I. FINDINGS, Based on the entirety of the record as described above, the City Council for the Town of Los Altos Hills hereby makes the following findings: 1. All of the facts and recitals above are true, correct, incorporated herein and made a part hereof. 2. This Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code sections 65852.210) and 66411.7(n). 3. This Ordinance was prepared and adopted in accordance with the requirements of Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code, sections 65853-65860) and meets all of the requirements thereunder. 4. This Ordinance is consistent with and supports the Los Altos Hills General Plan by implementing housing goals, programs and strategies in the 2023-2031 Housing Element, complying with SB 9 and state housing laws, and utilizing a carefully balanced approach to create objective zoning, design, and subdivision standards to preserve the Town's unique characteristics. In addition, this Ordinance establishes comprehensive requirements and standards for SB 9 development and subdivision projects in a way that protects and promotes public safety, community welfare, and the Town's character and aesthetic quality in a manner consistent with SB 9 and applicable laws. SECTION 11. AMENDMENT. Ordinance 610 Page 3