Corte Madera advances revisions to lot-splitting ordinance

The Corte Madera Town Council has approved on first reading changes to the town’s lot-splitting ordinance to bring it into compliance with state law.

The council met Tuesday to discuss updates to the town’s ordinance on Senate Bill 9, which aims to stimulate housing production. The 2021 state law allows homeowners on single-family lots to split their property in two and build up to two residences on each lot.

After a difficult implementation period, the state passed a second law in 2024...