Discuss proposed amendments to the Architectural and Site Design Standards ordinance

A local builder opposed the architectural standards ordinance as overly aggressive and costly, impacting housing affordability.

A division president for Saratoga Homes discussed the financial burden and design challenges placed on home builders by current ordinances.

Argued that the market should dictate home design and criticized the rushed rollout and content of architectural regulations.

A home builder of 17 years opposed front porch mandates and design rules, arguing they do not reflect buyer demand.

Discussed the history of stakeholder meetings and pointed out ambiguities in repetition standards and porch requirements.