Agenda Item
5.10 Subject: Subdivision Code (Title 16) And Planning Code (Title 17) Amendments
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance (1) Amending The Oakland Planning Code (“Title
17”) Of The Oakland Municipal Code (“OMC”), As Recommended By The City Planning
Commission, To: (A) Update Regulations For Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUS) And
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUS) To Comply With State Law And Implement
Miscellaneous And Clean-Up Changes In Support Of The Title 17 Amendments Adopted
In October 2023 To Streamline The Development Review Process For Small Projects And
Improve The City’s Ability To Improve More Complex Projects, Such As Housing, And (B)
Provide Written Findings In Support Of ADU Planning Code Regulations Restricting The
Development Of ADUS In The S-9 Overlay Zone And For Non-Habitable Space In
Multi-Family Buildings; And (2) Amending The Oakland Subdivision Code (“Title 16”) Of
The OMC To Remove The Prevalent Lot Size Requirement, In Line With Previous Title 17
Changes Adopted In October 2023; And (3) Making Appropriate California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) Findings
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Sponsors:
Planning & Building Department
Attachments:
View Report And Attachment A
View Legislation And Exhibits A 1-2, B, C, And D
View Supplemental Powerpoint Presentation - 5/24/2024
ACTION ON THIS ITEM WILL RESULT IN FINAL PASSAGE (Second Reading) OF THIS ORDINANCE.
INTRODUCTION (First Reading) WAS PASSED ON JUNE 4, 2024; 7 AYES, 1 EXCUSED FIFE
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