Fremont City Council Meeting: 05/05/26 07:00 PM
3300 Capitol Avenue Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Fremont, CA 94538 Category: Code Adoptions & Amendments
SCHEDULED
Sponsors:
COUNCIL STAFF REPORT (ID # 5711) DOC ID: 5711
Updated: 5/1/2026 10:48 AM by Dina Lewis Page 1
Second Reading and Adoption of an Ordinance of the City of Fremont - Amending Fremont Municipal Code Title 17 (Subdivisons) and Title 18 (Planning and Zoning) to Clarify and Enhance Definitions, Procedures, and Standards Related to Development and Use of Property Within the City; and to Consider Exemptions for the Proposed Amendments from the Requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Each On a Separate and Independent Basis, Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines §15061 (Review for Exemption) and §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan, General Plan, or Zoning).
Contact Persons:
Name: Alberto Quintanilla
Title: City Clerk
Div/Dept: City Clerk's Office
Phone: 510-284-4009
E-Mail: [email protected]
Executive Summary: Staff is proposing amendments to Title 17 (Subdivisions) and Title 18, (Planning and Zoning) to clarify and enhance definitions, procedures, and standards related to use of property within the City and address recently passed State laws.
The ordinance was introduced by the City Council at its April 7, 2026 meeting. The ordinance is now before the Council for adoption.
ATTACHMENTS:
• Draft Ordinance_Winter 2025-2026 Code Update
Recommendation: Adopt an ordinance approving amendments to FMC Title 17 (Subdivisions), and Title 18 (Planning and Zoning), as shown on Exhibit “A,” and for conformance with the General Plan.