Who We Are:
We are a Citywide organization of residents concerned for our City’s future. We are actively involved in issues that are in agreement with our Principles and Goals as we strive to keep Palo Alto a unique place for raising families and fostering business innovation.
Our Mission:
Palo Altans for Sensible Zoning (PASZ) is a grass roots, political action committee dedicated to a high quality of life for Palo Alto residents and the innovative spirit that has made Palo Alto unique. We are for sensible land use planning and development and will continue to be advocates for mitigating the negative impacts of excessive development.
Our Vision:
We envision a dynamic Palo Alto that remains a family-oriented community with excellent schools, infrastructure and community services. Technology and business innovation are part of Palo Alto’s heritage and should be fostered. We envision a City that is not overwhelmed by excessive development. We value diversity, our historic resources, our neighborhoods, parks and open spaces, and support projects that enhance our quality of life
Our Goals:
- Ensure that the pace of development does not outstrip our infrastructure, schools and City services, or compromise the beauty and character of our City.
- Encourage Housing that Allows for a Diverse Economic Population
- Maintain our Community as a Great Place to Live
PASZ NEWS
EDITOR’S NOTE: The opinions expressed in the news items cited here do not necessarily represent the opinion of Palo Altans for Sensible Zoning. We try to present a balanced picture of the news on the subjects of housing and legislation.
Four California Cities File Lawsuit to Stop SB-9
Petitioners/Plaintiffs City of Redondo Beach, City of Carson, City of Torrance, and City of Whittier bring this action to uphold the California Constitution and prevent the State of California from usurping a charter city’s land use authority, which is a uniquely municipal affair.
California State Auditor releases scathing report on RHNA process
Report finds housing goals are not supported by evidence
On March 17, Michael S. Tilden, the Acting California State Auditor, issued a blistering critique of the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and its Regional Housing Needs Assessments (RHNA).
The Auditor found problems in the HCD methodology that may have inflated RHNA requirements by hundreds of thousands of housing units.
Proposed Business Tax – Resident Priorities Poll
The City is considering a tax on large businesses for the November 2022 ballot. Residents would like to fund and restore basic city services like public safety, libraries and streets, with money also towards affordable housing and homelessness.
Our Neighborhood Voices Webinar
Are you aware of the serious threats to YOUR home? And to YOUR entire neighborhood? Did you know that local voices are being silenced?
Watch this webinar sponsored by PASZ.
Truth AND Consequences
Truth AND Consequences California’s New Housing Laws: Truth AND Consequences In this webinar, hosted by Coalition of Sensible Taxpayers (CO$T) in Marin County, the panel of speakers, moderated by Marin Independent Journal political columnist Dick Spotswood, included...
Say NO to Plan Bay Area 2050
Are you concerned about ABAG’s concentration of jobs and housing growth in our local South Bay communities that creates high levels of congestion, pushes up extraordinarily high housing costs, increases local taxes and weakens local zoning control? This has all come...
Say NO to the Godzilla Project
On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 Council agenda item #2 is a review for a large mixed-use project proposed at 2951 El Camino Real and neighboring parcels. (see the Staff Report). The proposal would require re-zoning two R-1 parcels to CS or PC/PHZ and exemptions to the...
PA Weekly Endorses Council Candidates
And PASZ agrees… PASZ believes that we should have a City Council that puts residents first and works to solve problems that Palo Alto residents care about, such as: Protecting our single family neighborhoods from high density development. Maintaining existing...