Reimbursement Amount for Employees Retiring On or After July 1, 2025 Effective for a Management employee who retires on or after July 1, 2025, shall receive a reimbursement amount based on the schedule below. The retiree health benefit will reimburse the cost of medical insurance; this does not include premium costs for dental, vision, or other similar forms of health services.
CALPERS Years of Service City’s Contribution
10 $1462.50
15 $1560.00
20 $1755.00
25+ $1950.00
The reimbursement amount shall be limited to the actual cost of medical insurance for the retiree and eligible dependents and shall not exceed the maximum amount for which the retiree qualifies based on years of service.
f. Upon the retiree’s eligibility for Medicare, the City will reimburse an amount including the cost of Medicare Parts A and B, if the employee is required to obtain such parts to secure medical coverage. The total amount of the reimbursement will not exceed the maximum amount the retiree qualifies for based on section (e) above.
g. A surviving spouse of a deceased retiree will be eligible to receive reimbursement in an amount equal to 50% of the reimbursement amount in effect at the time of death of the retiree. The surviving spouse must have been married to the retiree at the time of retirement. Eligibility for this benefit will cease upon remarriage or death of the spouse. h. Administration
The City Manager will determine what form of evidence and frequency of its submission to the City is necessary for verification of retiree medical insurance coverage. Additionally, the City Manager will be responsible for establishing all procedures and policies necessary for administering the program in an orderly and equitable manner.
3. A City employee promoted into a Management Group position who is currently eligible for the RHS program and not eligible for a retiree health benefit shall continue to be enrolled in the RHS program with a City contribution of four percent (4%) of the employee’s base salary into their RHS account.
They will not be eligible for the retiree health benefit explained above in #2.
4. A Management Group member who retired prior to this Memorandum shall receive a retirement health benefit as provided in the Memorandum in effect at the time they retired.
ARTICLE V. HEALTH AND FITNESS
The City shall reimburse employees the cost of the monthly dues charged by a health/fitness club of the employee's choice as deemed appropriate by the City Manager. This amount shall not exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100) per month. For purposes of this article, a health and fitness club shall include:
exercise facilities, yoga studios, aerobic training facilities, monthly subscriptions to virtual online fitness classes and programs, marital arts studio, and similar establishments. Specifically excluded from reimbursement include country club memberships, golf course memberships, food-based subscriptions, and other similar recreational facilities. The decision of the Administrative Services Director regarding eligibility for reimbursement under this article shall be final and not subject to appeal.
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ARTICLE VI. LONG TERM CARE
The City will select, administer, revise and sponsor a voluntary Long Term Care Insurance program and make the plan available to all eligible employees. The employee shall pay any and all premiums for this plan. This program may be terminated at anytime in the event that the plan fails to meet the minimum enrollment requirements established by the insurance carrier.
CHAPTER 5. RETIREMENT
ARTICLE I. PERS RETIREMENT PLAN
The City of Livermore contracted with the California State Employees' Retirement System for an employee's retirement plan effective January 1, 1952. The retirement plan is now titled California Public Employee's Retirement System (PERS), local miscellaneous member category. Said plan was first amended effective November 1, 1959, and subsequently further amended as follows:
AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE DATE SUPERSEDED
Three Year Final Compensation July 1, 1967 June 18, 1990 1959 Survivor Benefits July 1, 1967 June 18, 1990
Credit for Unused Sick Leave November 22, 1978
Third Level 1959 Survivor Benefits June 18, 1990 March 25, 1999 One Year Final Compensation June 18, 1990
2% @ 55 Full Formula June 26, 1995 October 3, 2003
EPMC Reported as Special Compensation December 25, 1995 Fourth Level 1959 Survivor Benefit March 25, 1999
2.7% @ 55 Full Formula October 3, 2003
Military Service Credit October 3, 2003
2% @ 60 Full Formula December 30, 2012
2% @ 62 Full Formula January 1, 2013
Effective December 30, 2012, newly hired classic miscellaneous CalPERS members, as defined under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), are covered by the 2%@60 retirement formula with the Three Year Final Compensation provision. Such newly hired employees under this second tier will be responsible for the entire 7% (seven percent) employee paid member contribution.
As a result of the passage and enactment of PEPRA effective in January 2013, employees covered under this Memorandum and determined to be new members to CalPERS, shall make retirement contributions consistent with the provisions of PEPRA. Such provisions include a mandatory member retirement contribution of 50% of the total normal cost for the plan with a retirement formula of 2%@62 and the highest average annual compensation earned during three (3) consecutive years of CalPERS service.
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CHAPTER 6. MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE I. APPLICABILITY OF PERSONNEL RULES AND REGULATIONS AND CITY
POLICIES
The City of Livermore Personnel Rules and Regulations and policies established by the City Manager will govern all working conditions not addressed in this MOU. The City will meet and confer with the Management Group about proposed changes to these documents.
ARTICLE II. PART-TIME EMPLOYEES
Regular part-time employees are eligible for employee benefits. An employee whose position is budgeted for 20 but less than 30 hours per week would receive leave accruals and the City’s contribution towards medical and related benefits at one-half of the full-time rate. A position budgeted for 30 but less than 40 hours per week would receive leave accruals and the City’s contribution towards medical and related benefits at three-quarters of the full-time rate.
ARTICLE III. ECONOMIC UNCERTAINITY
The Management Group requests that the City meet and explain, prior to issuance of, if the City Manager determines that a demonstrated fiscal crisis exists. This meeting shall not constitute formal meet and confer, and impasse procedures do not apply.
Executed this day of , 2021 2025, by the Employee-Employer representatives whose signatures appear below for their respective organizations.
Employee Representatives Employer Representatives
Livermore Management Group City of Livermore
By By
Anthony Smith, LMG Negotiating Team Marianna Burch, City Manager By By
Nathan Brumley, LMG Negotiating Team Tina Olson, Administrative Services Dir By By
Stephen Riley, LMG Negotiating Team Kristen Hilton, HR Manager By By
Scott Kooreman, LMG Negotiating Team Kaylin Larson, HR Analyst II By By
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1 RESOLUTION NO.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MASTER MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVERMORE AND THE
LIVERMORE MANAGEMENT GROUP
The Livermore Management Group (LMG) Memorandum of Understanding expired on June 30, 2025. The City and LMG met and negotiated a successor Master Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livermore that:
1. The amendments to the Master Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Livermore and the Livermore Management Group for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029, as reflected in the attached Exhibit A, is hereby approved, and the City Manager is authorized to execute that MOU on behalf of the City of Livermore.
2. Funds in the amount of $675,655 are appropriated for FY2025-26 and $1,153,118 for FY2026-27, as shown in the table below:
Fund
# Fund
FY 2025-26
LMG
Allocation
FY 2026-
27 LMG
Allocation
100 General Fund $426,796 $728,399
200 Low Income Housing Fund 18,155 30,984
210 Horizons 9,612 16,404
224 Grant - CDBG 3,278 5,595
283 City Street Sweeping Fee 806 1,376
289 Solid Waste & Recycling Fee 8,626 14,722
310 Downtown LMD 2,016 3,440
311 Other LMD 10,078 17,200
600 Airport 24,674 42,110
610 Stormwater 18,460 31,506
620 Wastewater 55,281 94,346
640 Water 31,697 54,097
720 Information Technology 52,468 89,546
730 Fleet & Equipment Services 8,063 13,760
740 Facilities Rehab Pgm 5,644 9,632
Total $675,655 $1,153,118
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2 RESOLUTION NO.
On motion of Council Member ______________________, seconded by Council Member ______________________, the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ /s/ Jason R. Alcala
Deborah L. Elam Jason R. Alcala
City Clerk City Attorney
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Class
Code Classification Monthly Salary Range
$15,314.56 - $19,143.20
2030 Assistant Community Development Director
2045 Assistant Public Works Director
2060 City Engineer
$14,246.41 - $17,808.01
2025 Assistant City Engineer
2050 Building Official
2090 Finance Manager
2125 Maintenance and Golf Operations Manager
2145 Planning Manager
2220 Water Resources Division Manager
$13,652.80 - $17,066.00
2005 Airport Manager*
2095 Housing & Human Services Manager*
2115 Information Technology Manager*
$13,402.20 - $16,752.75
2200 Senior Transportation Engineer
$12,860.47 - $16,075.59
2140 Permit Center Manager
$12,834.62 - $16,043.27
2190 Senior Civil Engineer
$12,681.30 - $15,851.63
2040 Assistant Library Director*
2070 IT Operations Manager
2165 Police Support Services Manager*
2170 Principal Planner*
$12,311.95 - $15,389.94
2055 City Clerk
2100 Housing Programs Manager
2105 Human Services Programs Manager
2231 Water Resources Technical Programs Manager P.E.
2240 Youth and Family Services Manager - Clinical
$12,059.41 - $15,074.26
2085 Economic Development Manager*
2225 Water Resources Operations Manager*
$11,624.21 - $14,530.26
2035 Assistant Finance Manager
2120 Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Manager
2230 Water Resources Technical Programs Manager
CITY OF LIVERMORE
MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
$8,398 - $19,145/month
Effective July 14, 2025
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Class
Code Classification Monthly Salary Range
CITY OF LIVERMORE
MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
$8,398 - $19,145/month
Effective July 14, 2025
$11,381.38 - $14,226.72
2215 Water Distribution Operations Manager*
$11,049.87 - $13,812.34
2000 Accounting Supervisor
2110 Information Technology Coordinator
2195 Management Analyst, Senior
2150 Police Business Services Manager*
2175 Public Works Manager
2210 Network Engineer
$10,932.58 - $13,665.73
2065 Construction Inspection Manager
$10,882.69 - $13,603.36
2155 Police Facility & Equipment Manager
$10,637.34 - $13,296.68
New Assistant Airport Manager*
2180 Public Works Supervisor*
$10,327.52 - $12,909.40
2020 Assistant City Clerk
2135 Management Analyst II
2160 Police Media & Community Relations Analyst
$9,155.01 - $11,443.76
2205 Supervising Librarian*
$8,398.68 - $10,498.35
2080 Deputy City Clerk
2130 Management Analyst I
*Received a Market/Internal Equity Adjustment
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 5.10
DATE: July 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tina Olson, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Resolution approving the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Livermore and the Livermore Police Management Association.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Livermore and the Livermore Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2029.
SUMMARY
The Livermore Police Management Association (PMA) Memorandum of Understanding expired on June 30, 2025. PMA currently represents approximately 9 full-time equivalent positions and is the exclusive bargaining unit for the job classifications of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain. On April 24, 2025, negotiations with PMA on a successor agreement commenced. The City and PMA met six (6) times on the terms to be contained in the successor MOU. As a result of the meetings between the City and PMA, a tentative agreement between the parties has been reached, subject to City Council approval, on terms and conditions of employment as set forth in Attachment 1 – Redlined Memorandum of Understanding.
DISCUSSION
The following is a summary of the proposed substantive changes to the previous PMA MOU which will expire on June 30, 2025:
Term: July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2029 (4 years)
General Wage Adjustment
General wage adjustments will be provided to all employees holding classifications assigned to PMA as follows:
Effective July 14, 2025 – 5%
Effective July 13, 2026 – 3%
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Effective July 12, 2027 – 3%
Effective July 10, 2028 – 3%
Internal Equity Adjustments
The MOU includes the following internal equity increases to base salary:
Effective July 14, 2025 – 5%
Effective July 13, 2026 – 2%
Effective July 12, 2027 – 1%
Insurance and Health Care
Effective September 1, 2025, the City will pay the premiums for the dental and vision plans selected by the employee.
POST Certificate Pay
POST Certification Pay increases as follows:
Effective July 14, 2025 - Regular Management Certificate $1,450/month, Regular Management Certificate + additional education/training $1,500/month Effective July 13, 2026 - Regular Management Certificate $1,950/month, Regular Management Certificate + additional education/training $2,000/month
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACTS
The increase in the City's cost to salaries and benefits for Livermore Police Management Association employees for the first year of the contract is $371,813. By the fourth year of the contract the cost of salary and benefit modifications associated with this MOU will be $830,000 greater than the FY 2024-25 budget for PMA employees. Council’s approval of the MOU includes the appropriation of funds from the General Fund as follows:
FY2025-26 FY 2026-27
$371,813 $576,310
COMMUNITY PILLAR
5: A City That Works
GOAL
8: Attract, develop, engage, and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce across the organization.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Memorandum of Understanding - Redlined
2. Resolution
3. Exhibit A - Livermore PMA MOU 2025 - 2029
Prepared by: Amanda Sabolish
Human Resource Analyst I
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Approved by:
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Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
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Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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MASTER
M E M O R A N D U M O F U N D E R S T A N D I N G
on
WAGES, HOURS, AND OTHER TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
LIVERMORE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
and
CITY OF LIVERMORE
TERM OF MEMORANDUM
July 1, 2021 2025 to June 30, 2025 2029
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATIVE
ARTICLE I. PARTIES TO UNDERSTANDING............................................... 1 ARTICLE II. RECOGNITION ............................................................................. 1 ARTICLE III. STATE LAW COMPLIANCE....................................................... 1 ARTICLE IV. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL ...................................................... 1 ARTICLE V. CITY RIGHTS................................................................................ 1 ARTICLE VI. PAST PRACTICES AND EXISTING MEMORANDA
OFUNDERSTANDING ................................................................. 2 CHAPTER 2. SALARIES, OTHER COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULES
ARTICLE I. SALARIES ..................................................................................... 2 ARTICLE II. SALARY PLAN............................................................................. 3 ARTICLE III. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS............................... 3 ARTICLE IV. PROMOTION................................................................................. 3 ARTICLE V. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT..................................................... 3 ARTICLE VI. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM............................... 3 ARTICLE VII. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE............................................................ 3 ARTICLE VIII. HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY ............................................................. 4 ARTICLE IX. POST CERTIFICATION PAY....................................................... 4 ARTICLE X. SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAY....................................... 5 ARTICLE XI. ACTING PAY ................................................................................ 5 CHAPTER 3. LEAVES AND SCHEDULING
ARTICLE I. HOLIDAYS .................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE II. VACATION.................................................................................... 5 ARTICLE III. SICK LEAVE ................................................................................. 7 ARTICLE IV. LEAVES OF ABSENCE................................................................ 8 ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE ........................................................ 9 ARTICLE VI. ABSENCES OF LESS THAN A DAY.......................................... 9 ATTACHMENT 1
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CHAPTER 4. INSURANCES AND HEALTH CARE
ARTICLE I. HEALTH BENEFITS................................................................ 109 ARTICLE II. LONG TERM DISABILITY........................................................ 10 ARTICLE III. LIFE INSURANCE ...................................................................... 10 CHAPTER 5. RETIREMENT PLAN
ARTICLE I. PRESENT BENEFITS AND PLAN OPTIONS...................... 1110 ARTICLE II. RETIREE HEALTH BENEFIT.................................................... 11 CHAPTER 6. GRIEVANCES, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS
ARTICLE I. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE................................................... 1413 ARTICLE II. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE.............................................. 1514 ARTICLE III. DEFINITION OF WORKING DAYS...................................... 1716 CHAPTER 7. ASSOCIATION ISSUES
ARTICLE I. DUES ........................................................................................ 1716 ARTICLE II. ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES .................................. 1817 ARTICLE III. ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS ........................................ 1817 ARTICLE IV. CITY FACILITIES................................................................... 1918 ARTICLE V. BULLETIN BOARDS.............................................................. 1918 ARTICLE VI. ADVANCE NOTICE ............................................................... 1918 ARTICLE VII. NO DISCRIMINATION .......................................................... 2019 CHAPTER 8. MISCELLANEOUS
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CHAPTER 1. ADMINISTRATIVE
ARTICLE I. PARTIES TO UNDERSTANDING
This Memorandum of Understanding is entered into by and between the CITY OF LIVERMORE, a municipal corporation hereinafter referred to as "CITY," and the LIVERMORE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION, hereinafter referred to as "ASSOCIATION," pursuant to Government Code 3500, et seq. This Memorandum of Understanding applies to the class of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain.
ARTICLE II. RECOGNITION
Livermore Police Management Association is the formally recognized employee organization for the Police Management Association. The Association represents the classifications of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain in the Livermore Police Department. The City Manager or designated representative is the representative of the City of Livermore in employer-employee relations matters.
ARTICLE III. STATE LAW COMPLIANCE
The Memorandum of Understanding complies with the provision of Section 3500, et seq., of the Government Code of the State of California, and City of Livermore City Council Resolution 9-77 in that the parties have met and conferred in good faith regarding wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment for the employees in said representation Association and have freely exchanged information, opinions, and proposals and have endeavored to reach agreement on all matters relating to the employment conditions and employer-employee relations of such employees.
ARTICLE IV. CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL
This Memorandum of Understanding shall be presented to the Livermore City Council as the joint recommendation of the undersigned parties for salary and employee benefit adjustments for the period commencing July 1, 2021 2025and ending June 30, 2025 2029. If approved by the City Council, this Memorandum shall continue in full force and effect from July 1, 2021 2025 to and including June 30, 2025 2029.
ARTICLE V. CITY RIGHTS
The rights of the City include, but are not limited to, the exclusive right to determine the mission of its constituent departments, commissions and boards; set standards of service; determine the procedures and standards of selection for employment and promotion; direct its employees; take disciplinary action; relieve its employees from duty because of lack of work or for other legitimate reasons; maintain the efficiency of governmental operations; determine the methods, means and personnel by which government operations are to be conducted; determine the content of job classifications; take all necessary actions to carry out its mission in emergencies; and to exercise complete control and discretion over its organization and the technology of performing its work.
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ARTICLE VI. PAST PRACTICES AND EXISTING MEMORANDA OF
UNDERSTANDING
Continuance of working conditions and practices not specifically authorized by departmental rules and regulations or by ordinance or resolution of the City Council is not guaranteed by this Memorandum of Understanding.
This Memorandum of Understanding shall supersede all existing Memoranda of Understanding between the City and the Association.
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, this Memorandum fully and completely incorporates the understanding of the parties hereto and constitutes the sole and entire agreement between the parties in any and all matters subject to meet and confer. Neither party shall, during the term of this Memorandum demand any change herein, provided that nothing herein shall prohibit the parties from changing the terms of this Memorandum by mutual agreement.
CHAPTER 2. SALARIES, OTHER COMPENSATION AND SCHEDULES
ARTICLE I. SALARIES
Effective July 5, 2021 July 14, 2025, salaries shall be set according to the classifications and to the salary range assigned to each of those classifications listed in Appendix A attached hereto, reflecting an increase of two percent (2.0%) five percent (5.0%) and an internal equity adjustment of five percent (5.0%).
Subsequent contract years will include the following increases:
Effective July 4, 2022 July 13, 2026– 3.53.0%
Effective July 3, 2023 July 12, 2027– 2.53.0%
Effective July 1, 2024 July 10, 2028– 2.03.0%
In recognition of rising medical costs, the City will increase base salaries as follows:
Effective July 5, 2021 – 0.5%
Effective July 4, 2022 – 0.5%
Effective July 3, 2023 – 0.5%
Effective July 1, 2024 – 0.5%
Market based Internal equity adjustments for Police Captains will increase base salaries as follows:
Effective July 5, 2021 July 13, 2026 – 2.0%
Effective July 4, 2022 July 12, 2027– 0.51.0%
Market based equity adjustments for Police Lieutenant will increase base salaries as follows:
Effective July 5, 2021 – 1.0%
Effective July 4, 2022 – 0.5%
In return for eliminating 24 hours of Administrative Leave for the Police Captain, the City will increase base salaries as follows:
Effective July 5, 2021 – 1%
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In recognition of eliminating the 3.5% Police Management Premium Pay, the City will increase the base salaries of classifications assigned to this bargaining unit by 3.5% effective July 5, 2021.
Appendix A, attached hereto, shall reflect the salary and market based internal equity adjustments associated with the classifications and the salary ranges assigned to each of those classifications.
ARTICLE II. SALARY PLAN
Salaries are to be administered pursuant to the Management Salary Plan.
ARTICLE III. FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS
The City has determined that the classification of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain are FLSA exempt based on the duties test. Since this exemption is based on duties, it cannot be guaranteed; however, the department does not currently anticipate any change in duties that would change the FLSA exempt status.
ARTICLE IV. PROMOTION
An employee who is promoted from one class to a class with a higher salary range shall receive a salary increase of ten percent (10%) of their base salary or the minimum of the salary range if higher, but in no event shall the increase exceed the maximum of the range. The effective date of the promotion shall be the new review date for the purpose of determining eligibility for merit increases.
ARTICLE V. TUITION REIMBURSEMENT
The City shall reimburse employees seventy-five percent (75%) of the cost of tuition and books for educational courses related to the employee's work assignments which are attended during off-duty hours. Transportation expenses for attending courses shall be reimbursed in such a manner as determined by the City. In order to be eligible for tuition reimbursement, the employee must submit the necessary forms and obtain the approval of the City Manager, whose decision shall be final, prior to enrolling in the course. Satisfactory completion of a course with a grade of "C" or better is required in order to be eligible for reimbursement. The employee must submit a copy of the grade report or certificate of course completion together with receipts for tuition and books and an accounting of transportation expenses. The City Manager’s review and action on a request will follow the City Manager’s Administrative Regulation establishing a Tuition Reimbursement Plan procedure.
ARTICLE VI. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PROGRAM
Eligible employees shall be able to participate in the deferred compensation program that the City may establish, administer, revise, sponsor, or make available to eligible employees. Effective with the pay period beginning July 5, 2021, the City will contribute $20 per pay period to each employee’s deferred compensation account. Effective with the pay period beginning July 1, 2024, the City will contribute $40 per pay period to each employee’s deferred compensation account.
ARTICLE VII. UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The Uniform Allowance will be provided to Police Lieutenants and Police Captains and will be $1,300 per year. The Uniform Allowance shall be paid in equal amounts each pay period as earned.
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ARTICLE VIII. HOLIDAY-IN-LIEU PAY
In lieu of all holidays authorized or observed by the City, Police Lieutenants shall receive holiday-in-lieu pay. Effective September 22, 2014, holiday-in-lieu pay shall be paid in equal amounts each pay period. The amount of such pay shall be seven and one-half percent (7.5%) of the employee’s base pay period salary in effect during the pay period. The Police Lieutenants will receive an increase in the rate of holiday in-lieu pay equal to the amount provided in the Police Officers Association Memorandum of Understanding for the term of this Memorandum.
Police Captains shall not receive holiday-in-lieu pay.
ARTICLE IX. POST CERTIFICATION PAY
Members who possess a Regular Management Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) shall receive nine hundred and fifty dollars ($950) one thousand four hundred fifty dollars ($1450) per month. • Effective July 13, 2026, the monthly POST certification amount will increase to $1950/month.
In addition to the requirements set forth in the POST regulations, a person hired or promoted to a Police Lieutenant after January 1, 2006 shall be required to possess a bachelor’s degree issued by an accredited college or university as a prerequisite to receiving compensation for the POST Regular Management Certificate. A person promoted from Police Sergeant who at the time of promotion is receiving Post Certification Pay as a Police Sergeant in the Livermore Police Department shall continue to receive that payment for a period of up to four years (4) from the date of the promotion. If the employee has not qualified for the Post Certification Pay under the terms of this section within four years (4) of the date of promotion, the employee’s Post Certification Pay shall be terminated. Upon receiving a Regular Management POST Certificate and meeting the educational qualification, a Lieutenant shall receive Post Certification Pay as provided above.
A member possessing a Regular Management Certificate issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and who possesses a master degree issued by an accredited college or university or has successfully completed the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Law Enforcement Command College program or the Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy Training Program shall receive one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,0001500) per month.
• Effective July 13, 2026, the monthly POST certification amount will increase to $2000/month.
The employee shall be responsible for notifying the City that the Police Chief has certified the application for the POST certificate and upon receipt of the certificate, the employee shall be responsible for notifying the City that the POST certificate has been received. The effective date of the certificate pay shall be the beginning of the first pay period commencing after the Human Resources has received a copy of the certified POST certificate application. Continued certification pay is contingent upon the employee actually receiving the certificate within eight ATTACHMENT 1
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months of the date the application was sent to POST. If the certificate is not issued by POST, then the employee will be required to pay back the certification pay in full to the City.
ARTICLE X. SUPERVISORY DIFFERENTIAL PAY
It shall be the policy of the City to recognize the supervisory responsibilities of management employees by providing a differential in base salary between the supervising management employee and subordinate non-management employee(s) during the term of this Memorandum. In the event the differential between the management employee and non-management employee falls below seventeen and a half percent (17.5%) of base salary, the management employees shall receive a supervisory differential of an amount necessary to maintain a seventeen and a half percent (17.5%) differential.
ARTICLE XI. ACTING PAY
An employee assigned to perform substantially the duties of a higher paid job classification by the Chief of Police or City Manager for at least five (5) calendar days, shall receive acting pay as follows:
An employee who qualifies for Acting Pay shall be paid the base starting rate of salary established for the salary range of the temporary assignment. An exception to this will be made if this salary rate is less than 5% over the employee’s current base salary rate. In that circumstance, the employee will receive the amount within the range that represents a 5% increase over the employee’s current base salary rate. Additionally, the employee will receive no less than 2.5% over base salary of the highest compensated employee supervised. In no event shall the rate paid exceed the top step of the assigned classification. If an employee is assigned to an acting assignment for 12 months, the Chief of Police or City Manager may provide an additional increase of up to 7% or the maximum of the range, whichever is less.
CHAPTER 3. LEAVES AND SCHEDULING
ARTICLE I. HOLIDAYS
Police Lieutenants covered by this Memorandum shall not be entitled to take City authorized or observed holidays off, unless vacation or other paid leave time is used. In lieu of such holidays, employees shall be compensated as provided in Chapter 2.
For the Police Captains, the current practice regarding holidays shall continue.
ARTICLE II. VACATION
Vacation Benefits
Effective September 3, 2007, eligible employees shall accrue vacation as follows:
Years of Service Accrual Rate Per Pay Period
First year 3.10 hours
Second through fifth 4.62 hours
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Sixth through tenth 5.23 hours
Eleventh through fifteenth 6.19 hours
Sixteenth through nineteen 6.93 hours
Twentieth or more 7.40 hours
At no time will an employee be allowed to take in excess of the amount actually accrued but unused.
Vacation Scheduling
The times during a calendar year in which an employee may take this vacation shall be determined by the Chief of Police with due regard to the wishes of the employee and particular regard to the needs of the service. If the requirements of the service are such that an employee must defer a part or all of his annual vacation in a particular calendar year, the appointing authority will allow the employee to take such deferred vacation during the following calendar year. A written report of each deferred vacation, signed by the Chief of Police noting the details, shall be kept on file with the City Manager or Administrative Services Director.
Vacation Accumulation
Employees may accumulate up to three hundred and fifty (350) hours of vacation. Employee vacation accruals shall be suspended after reaching 350 maximum hours until employee is below the 350 hours maximum vacation hour accrual. Employees are responsible for monitoring their respective accruals.
Vacation Cash Out
All employees will be eligible to cash out up to 85 hours of vacation during the months of June and December each year. Employees must retain a minimum balance of forty (40) hours of vacation. In addition, employees will be eligible to cash out up to 100% of the employee’s vacation bank hours during the months of June and December each year. The City Manager may suspend the payout provision if she/he determines that a demonstrated fiscal crisis exists.
During the month of December of each year, employees must make an irrevocable election to cash out vacation in the following calendar year. Failure to submit an irrevocable election form shall be the same as electing not to cash out vacation leave during the following calendar year.
The employee will be responsible to make sure the elected vacation hours to be cashed out are available at the time of each vacation cash out. If an employee does not have enough vacation hours, the employee will not be eligible for that vacation cash out during the year.
Compensation in Lieu of Vacation
When an employee working their regular schedules and assignments and whose accumulated vacation is at the maximum, requests vacation time off and the request is denied by the Chief of Police or Division Commander for departmental necessity, that employee may be granted compensation at full pay in-lieu of vacation accrued.
Vacation Pay at Termination
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Employees who terminate employment shall be paid a lump sum for vacation accrued as provided in Sections: Vacation Benefits and Vacation Accumulation. No such payment shall be made for vacation accumulated contrary to the provision of this Memorandum of Understanding.
ARTICLE III. SICK LEAVE
Benefits
Sick leave, with pay, shall be accrued at the rate of 3.7 hours for each pay period of service. Sick leave usage shall not be considered as a privilege which an employee may use at her/his discretion, but shall be allowed only in case of necessity of actual sickness or disability.
Unused sick leave shall be accumulated without limit, but in no event may it be converted into a cash payment.
Family Illness
When illness in the employee's immediate family requires the employee's presence at home, sick leave may be granted not to exceed six (6) days in compliance with Labor Code Section 233 (Family Leave).
For purposes of family illness, immediate family shall include spouse, children, parent, or other family members included in Labor Code Section 233.
Bereavement Leave
In the event of a death in the immediate family of an employee, the employee shall, upon request, be granted time off, not to exceed the equivalent of three (3) regularly scheduled workdays [twenty-four (24) hours] for full-time employees. The immediate family shall be defined as follows any of the following of the employee, the employee’s spouse, or the employee’s domestic partner:
• Spouse or registered domestic partner,
• Cchild(ren) of the employee or spouse,
• Pparents of employee or spouse, employee's brother or sister, • Siblings,
• Grandparents,
• Grandchildren,
• or a A relative residing in the employee's home or dependent upon the employee for full support.
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time off per incident of bereavement. Employees may schedule additional time off, as needed, using accrued vacation or administrative leave, with the approval of their supervisor.
When unusual circumstances exist such as out-of-state travel, employee responsible for funeral arrangements, etc., an extension may be granted upon recommendation of the Chief of Police and approval of the City Manager. Such extension may not exceed two (2) days [sixteen (16) hours] of additional sick leave hours.
Bereavement leave applies only in instances which the employee attends the funeral or is required to make funeral arrangements.
Notification Requirement
In order to receive compensation when absent on sick leave, the employee shall notify his/her immediate unit supervisor prior to the time set for beginning daily duties or as may be specified by the Chief of Police.
Doctor's Certificate or Other Proof
At the discretion of the employee's unit supervisor, a physician's certificate or personal affidavit may be required for any period of absence for which sick leave is claimed; however, when absence is for more than three (3) consecutive work days, the employee shall file a physician's certificate or a personal affidavit with the Chief of Police or Administrative Services Director stating the cause of the absence.
ARTICLE IV. LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Leave of Absence Without Pay
The City Manager may grant an employee a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed three (3) months. After three months, the City Manager may extend the leave for up to, but not longer than, an additional nine (9) months. The City Manager's decision shall be final. No such leave of absence or extension will be considered without a written request from the employee, setting forth the reason for and the duration of the request, and no leave will be allowed without the written approval of the City Manager. Employees may not be granted a leave of absence without pay until all accrued leave that the employee is entitled to use is taken.
Upon the expiration of an approved leave or within a reasonable period of time as determined by the City, the employee shall be reinstated in the classification held at the time the leave was granted. Reinstatement will be subject to the employee's ability to satisfactorily meet medical standards as determined by the City's designated physician, and to perform the duties of the position. If the employee was a probationary employee, the normal original probationary period for the class will be required upon reinstatement. Failure on the part of the employee to report promptly upon the expiration of the leave shall be considered to be the abandonment of the position, and the employee shall be subject to dismissal. The depositing in the United States mail of a first class letter, postage paid, addressed to the employee's last reported place of address, shall be reasonable notice of intent to dismiss.
The department head may grant a regular or probationary employee a leave of absence without pay not to exceed one calendar week. Such leaves shall be reported to Human Resources.
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Employees qualifying for and receiving long-term disability benefits will, upon their written request, be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits not to exceed twelve (12) months.
Seniority, vacation, sick leave credit, and any other benefits shall not accrue to an employee while on a leave of absence without pay.
Jury Duty
An employee summoned to jury duty shall inform his unit supervisor and, if required to serve, may be absent from duty with full pay only for those hours required to serve. Any jury fees, excluding mileage, received by an employee shall be remitted to the City.
Military Leaves of Absence
The provisions of the Military and Veterans Code of the State of California shall govern military leave of City employees.
ARTICLE V. ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
In recognition of the fact that Police Lieutenants and Police Captains are to observe their regular work schedule and perform any further hours needed to satisfactorily execute the duties and responsibilities of their position, an annual base of eighty (80) hours of administrative leave will be allotted. Such allocations will be made on a payroll calendar year basis.
ARTICLE VI. ABSENCES OF LESS THAN A DAY
For the classification of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain, time not worked of less than one day will not be reported on the City’s official time sheet as long as both of the following conditions exist:
A. The classification of Police Lieutenant and Police Captain are determined to be FLSA exempt;
B. The FLSA, or regulations to interpret the FLSA or court cases governing the FLSA do not change so as to result in a revised legal opinion on this issue.
If conditions outlined in “A” or “B” above change, the City will meet and confer with the employee of this bargaining unit about the impact of those changes prior to taking any action.
When an individual plans to take an absence of less than the regularly scheduled work day, the individual shall so inform the Chief of Police or her/his designee and receive approval prior to being absent.
When an individual takes an unscheduled absence of less than the regularly scheduled work day due to sickness or other unforeseeable cause, the individual shall inform the Chief of Police or her/his designee of the absence as soon as possible.
The Chief of Police shall prepare and revise as necessary a written policy and procedure on the administration of such absences and provide each Lieutenant and Captain with a copy of the current document.
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CHAPTER 4. INSURANCES AND HEALTH CARE
ARTICLE I. HEALTH BENEFITS
The City will provide a cafeteria benefit of $1,950 per month to be used towards medical premiums. Any unused portion of the cafeteria benefit will be paid as taxable income to the employee.
Employees covered under another group medical provider, can waive the City insurance coverage and receive the benefit as taxable income by providing proof of medical insurance coverage through another group provider. The employee will be required to certify their coverage on an annual basis during the open enrollment period in order to continue receiving the benefit.
Effective September 1, 2025, the City will pay the premiums for the dental and vision plans selected by the employee.
The City will provide a monthly contribution from which the employee may pay health, dental, and vision premiums.
The City will contribute on behalf of each full-time employee $1,950 per month.
Any unused portion of the City contribution will be added as taxable income to the employee’s earnings.
Change in Employee Benefit Plans
The City intends to evaluate the hospital-medical plans currently available to employees to determine if similar or better coverage may be available at lower cost to the City. The City may substitute new insurance carriers or arrange for self-insurance provided that the overall coverage is comparable to or superior to the present coverage.
Domestic Partners
Pursuant to the California Domestic Partner Rights and Responsibilities Act of 2003, the City shall provide registered domestic partners of Association members with the same health benefits offered to spouses of Association members. Registered domestic partners shall be eligible to enroll in the City’s health benefit plan effective January 1, 2005. Employees wishing to enroll a registered domestic partner shall be required to furnish proof of such registration to the satisfaction of the City.
ARTICLE II. LONG TERM DISABILITY
Employees shall be provided with a Long Term Disability Benefit Program as selected, administered, and revised by the City. The City agrees to pay the full premium through the term of this contract.
ARTICLE III. LIFE INSURANCE
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The City will provide life insurance in the amount of $100,000 with AD&D coverage, and dependent coverage not to exceed $1,000. Employees will have the option of purchasing additional and supplemental life insurance as provided by the Insurance Policy.
CHAPTER 5. RETIREMENT PLAN
ARTICLE I. PRESENT BENEFITS AND PLAN OPTIONS
The City of Livermore contracted with the California State Employees’ Retirement System for an employees retirement plan effective December 1, 1951. The retirement plan is now titled California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CALPERS). Said plan was first amended effective November 1, 1959, and subsequently further amended as follows:
AMENDMENT EFFECTIVE DATE SUPERSEDED
Three Year Final Compensation July 1, 1967 June 18, 1990 1959 Survivor Benefits July 1, 1967 June 18, 1990
2% @ 55 Formula for Local Safety Members August 1, 1973 February 7, 1983 Credit for Unused Sick Leave November 22, 1978
2% @ 50 Full Formula for Local Safety Members February 7, 1983 February 12, 2011 Third Level 1959 Survivor Benefits June 18, 1990 February 1, 1998 One Year Final Compensation June 18, 1990
EPMC Reported as Special Compensation December 25, 1995 Fourth Level 1959 Survivor Benefits February 1, 1998
Death Benefit/Remarriage February 1, 1998
3% @ 50 full formula for Local Safety Members February 12, 2001 Military Service Credit September 1, 2004
3%@55 Formula for Local Safety Member with
Three Year Final Compensation December 30, 2012
2.7%@57 Formula for Local Safety Members with
Three Years Final Compensation January 1, 2013
Effective December 30, 2012, newly hired classic safety CalPERS members, as defined under the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA), are covered by the 3%@55 retirement formula with the Three Year Final Compensation provision. Such newly hired employees under this second tier will be responsible for the entire 9% employee paid member contribution.
As a result of the passage and enactment of PEPRA effective in January 2013, employees covered under this Memorandum and determined to be new members to CalPERS, shall make retirement contributions consistent with the provisions of PEPRA. Such provisions include a mandatory member retirement contribution of 50% of the total normal cost for the plan with a retirement formula of 2.7%@57 and the highest average annual compensation earned during three (3) consecutive years of CalPERS service.
ARTICLE II. RETIREE HEALTH BENEFIT
Effective April 7, 2003, the following retiree medical program will be implemented.
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Eligibility Criteria
The following eligibility criteria will apply to current and future Association employees for the City’s Retiree Health Benefit as described herein:
1. The employee must have retired within 120 days of their last day of employment with the City of Livermore, and
2. The employee must have obtained a minimum of fifteen (15) years of service credit working for a CalPERS covered employer which includes a minimum of five (5) years of full-time employment or equivalent with the City of Livermore. The total years of service working for a CalPERS covered employer will be validated by CalPERS and/or the employee’s former employers at the time of retirement. For purposes of this subsection, service credit shall not include service purchased pursuant to SB 719.
Industrial Disability Retirement
An employee who retires from the City of Livermore with an industrial disability retirement from CalPERS and who is totally disabled will be eligible for this benefit regardless of his or her length of service.
Reimbursement Amount
The percentage used to calculate the reimbursement amount will be based on the percentage schedule listed below and the following criteria:
For members actively employed as a Police Lieutenant or Police Captain on August 31, 2004; upon their retirement from the City; if they meet all eligibility requirements to receive a retirement health benefit, shall have their reimbursement based on the Kaiser “A” Plan two party rate for retirees and their years of CALPERS service as specified below. The reimbursement shall not be subject to a “cap.” This section shall apply to a Lieutenant who may be promoted to Captain who qualifies for this level of benefit.
For a Police Lieutenant or Police Captain promoted into the bargaining unit after September 1, 2004, and who retire on or before June 30, 2025, who satisfies all the eligibility requirements necessary to receive a retirement reimbursement; shall have their retirement reimbursement benefit based on the Kaiser “A” plan two party rate for retirees and their years of CALPERS service as specified below. This reimbursement shall be subject to the “cap.” The amount of the retiree’s reimbursement shall not exceed the amount the City pays for medical insurance for active employees or the Kaiser “A” two party rate plan.
The retiree health benefit will reimburse the cost of medical insurance; this does not include premium cost for dental, vision or other similar forms of health services.
Years of CalPERS Service City’s Contribution
15 75%
20 85%
25+ 100%
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The reimbursement amount will be for the actual cost of the monthly premium for medical insurance for the retiree and one dependent. The reimbursement amount shall not exceed the maximum amount that the retiree qualifies for based on the Kaiser plan premiums as specified above and his or her years of service based on the above percentages.
Reimbursement Amount for Employees Retiring On or After July 1, 2025 Qualified bargaining unit members who retire on or after July 1, 2025, shall receive reimbursement amount based on the schedule below. The retiree health benefit will reimburse the costs of medical insurance: this does not include premium costs for dental, vision, or other similar forms of health insurance.
Years of CalPERS Service City’s Contribution
15 $1462.50
20 $1657.50
25+ $1950.00
The reimbursement amount shall be limited to the actual cost of medical insurance for the retiree and eligible dependents and shall not exceed the maximum amount for which the retiree qualifies based on years of service.
Upon the retiree’s eligibility for Medicare, the City will reimburse an amount including the cost of Medicare Parts A and B, if the employee is required to obtain such parts to secure medical coverage. The total amount of the reimbursement will not exceed the maximum amount the retiree qualifies for based on the above criteria.
A surviving spouse of a deceased retiree will be eligible to receive reimbursement in an amount equal to 50% of the reimbursement amount in effect at the time of death of the retiree. The surviving spouse must have been married to the retiree at the time of retirement. Eligibility for this benefit will cease upon remarriage or death of the spouse.
Administration
The City Manager will determine what form of evidence and frequency of its submission to the City is necessary for verification of retiree medical insurance coverage. Additionally, the City Manager will be responsible for establishing all procedures and policies necessary for administering the program in an orderly and equitable manner.
Retiree Health Savings Account
Any Police Lieutenant or Police Captain promoted into the bargaining unit who was not eligible for a retirement health benefit, and was receiving a city-paid retirement health saving account (RHS) under the terms of the memorandum of understanding that controlled the terms and conditions of their former employment, shall continue to receive the retirement health savings account upon promotion and shall not be eligible for a retirement health insurance reimbursement.
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retirement health savings account (RHSA) with a City contribution equal to five percent (5%) of the employee’s base salary.
Effective as soon as administratively possible after ratification of the MOU, all bargaining unit members will be required to contribute two percent (2%) of base salary to a RHSA account.
CHAPTER 6. GRIEVANCES, DISCIPLINE AND APPEALS
ARTICLE I. GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
A grievance is any dispute which involves the interpretation or application of any provision of this Memorandum of Understanding excluding, those provisions of this Memorandum of Understanding which specifically provide that the decision of any City official shall be final, the interpretation or application of those provisions not being subject to the grievance procedure.
Prior to filing a formal grievance, an employee who has a complaint shall discuss the complaint with his/her Division Commander. The employee must present the complaint within ten (10) working days of the date the employee became aware of the action causing the complaint. If the employee is not satisfied with the response of his/her Division Commander, he/she may, either individually or by instructing the representative of the Association, file a written grievance with the Chief of Police stating the particulars of the grievance and, if possible, the nature of the determination desired. The grievance must be filed within five (5) working days after the Division Commander's response. The Chief of Police shall immediately forward a copy of the grievance to the Administrative Services Director.
Within ten (10) working days after receipt of the written grievance, the Chief of Police shall give a written response to the grievant with a copy to the Administrative Services Director. The response shall identify the issues and determine a resolution to the grievance.
If an employee is not satisfied with the decision of the Chief of Police, he/she may, either individually or by instructing the representative of the Association, appeal to the City Manager by filing a written appeal with the City Manager within five (5) days after receipt of the Chief of Police's determination. Such appeal should state the particulars of the grievance, and if possible, the determination desired. The grievance shall be investigated by the City Manager, or at his/her election, the Administrative Services Director, and a meeting shall be held between the City Manager and the grievant. The City Manager shall consider the grievance and related recommendations, and render a decision within fifteen (15) working days. If the grievant is dissatisfied with the decision of the City Manager, he/she may file a written appeal with the Administrative Services Director to the City Council.
Upon receipt of a complaint, the City Council shall make such investigations as they may deem necessary. A hearing shall be held within thirty (30) days after the request for the hearing.
Whenever a hearing of any complaint is to be held, the Administrative Services Director shall notify the employee requesting the hearing, the Chief of Police or Division Commander or other officer from whose action the appeal is being taken, of the date, time and place of the hearing.
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Unless incapacitated, the person making the complaint shall appear personally before the City Council at the hearing, and he/she may be represented by a Association representative.
Upon conclusion of any investigation or hearing, the City Council shall cause its findings and recommendations are to be prepared in writing and to certify the same. Such findings, shall be countersigned and filed as permanent records by the City Manager or the Administrative Services Director.
If, due to the absence from the City, or the illness or disability of a majority of the City Council, any employee would be deprived of the right to a hearing by the City Council in the event he/she were demoted, reduced, or discharged, the appointing authority shall defer action until the City Council is able to function unless the case is an emergency, in which event the appointing authority may suspend the employee until the City Council is able to function.
All complaints involving or concerning the payment of compensation shall be initially filed in writing with the City Manager. Only complaints which allege that employees are not being compensated in accordance with the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding and Personnel Rules and Regulations shall be considered as grievances. Any other matter of compensation is to be resolved in the meeting and conferring process and, if not detailed in the Memorandum of Understanding which results from such meeting and conferring process, shall be deemed withdrawn until the next meeting and conferring process. No adjustment shall be retroactive for more than sixty (60) days from the date the complaint was filed.
ARTICLE II. DISCIPLINARY PROCEDURE
Discipline
The Police Chief, for cause, may suspend, reduce the pay, demote or impose any other discipline on an employee except dismissal. The Police Chief, for cause, may dismiss an employee with the prior approval of the City Manager. Employees absent without leave who fail to return to duty within twenty-four (24) hours after notice to return shall be discharged. Such discharged employee shall be entitled to a "due process" meeting provided such meeting is requested within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the dismissal notice.
Process
Prior to the imposition of discipline which would result in loss of pay or position, a written notice of the intent to discipline must be given to the employee. Such notice shall inform the employee of:
1. The proposed disciplinary action.
2. The specific grounds and/or particular facts upon which the action is based.
3. The right to review the written materials upon which the proposed action is based.
4. The right to present written response to the charges to the Chief of Police or to request a meeting with the Chief of Police or designated representative to present any relevant information which they feel should be heard before discipline is imposed. Written responses or the request to meet with the Chief must be submitted within five (5) working days of receipt of the notice of proposed discipline.
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In all cases, the Chief of Police may impose a disciplinary action resulting in salary reduction pursuant to Section 13.01 of the City of Livermore Personnel Rules and Regulations before completing the due process procedure if he/she deems the employee's presence at the job site creates a danger to any employee or person.
After considering such information as may be presented under due process, the Chief of Police shall prepare the notice of discipline and provide it to the employee. The notice shall include:
1. Findings concerning each allegation or violation charged.
2. The disciplinary action and date it is to be effective.
3. The employee's appeal rights.
Appeal
No appeal involving loss of pay or position or any other disciplinary action will be entertained unless it is filed in writing with the City Manager within five (5) working days of the date the affected employee was notified of such action. A copy of the appeal shall also be filed with the Chief of Police. Verbal or written warnings or reprimands are not subject to appeal.
City Manager Appeal Authority. This section applies to all disciplinary actions eligible for appeal, except as provided for in the section “City Manager and Option to Use an Arbitrator.” If an employee is not satisfied with the decision of the Chief of Police, he/she, may either individually or by instructing the representative of the Association, appeal to the City Manager by filing a written appeal with the City Manager within five (5) days after receipt of the Police Chief’s determination. Such appeal should state the particulars of the grievance, and if possible, the determination desired. The grievance shall be investigated by the City Manager, or at his/her election, the Administrative Services Director, and a meeting shall be held between the City Manager and the grievant. The City Manager shall consider the grievance and related recommendations, and render a decision within fifteen (15) working days; such decisions shall be final.
City Manager and Option to Use an Arbitrator: This section applies to the following types of disciplinary action: a suspension without pay of over 80 hours or a reduction in pay equivalent to or more than two pay periods for violating safety rules of major significance pursuant to the Section 13.01 of the City of Livermore’s Personnel Rules and Regulations, and termination of employment for disciplinary reasons.
If an employee is not satisfied with the decision of the Chief of Police regarding a decision covered by this section, he/she may either individually or by instructing the representative of the Association, appeal to the City Manager by filing a written appeal with the City Manager within five (5) days after receipt of the Chief of Police’s determination. In addition, the employee or the City may request that the appeal hearing be conducted by an Arbitrator. When either or both request the use of the Arbitrator, it will be the responsibility of the Arbitrator to conduct the hearing and create the record of the hearing which record will include a non-binding opinion by the Arbitrator. The purpose of the Arbitrator’s opinion is to provide additional information which may be considered by the City Manger in reaching the final decision. The City Manager may decide to be present at the hearing or may make a final decision based on the record created by the ATTACHMENT 1
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Arbitrator. A final decision will be rendered by the City Manager. The purpose of the record created by the Arbitrator will be for the use of the Superior Court if a lawsuit or appeal is filed against the City Manager’s decision.
The costs of an Arbitrator and all incidental hearing costs (such as court recorder fees, transcription fees, etc.) shall be shared equally between the City and Association.
The process for selection of an arbitrator shall be as follows:
The names of seven (7) arbitrators shall be obtained from the California State Mediation and Conciliation Service. The parties shall strike one (1) name from the panel list. The other party shall strike one (1) name alternately until only one (1) name remains, who shall serve as the arbitrator. Notwithstanding the foregoing, nothing shall prevent the parties from mutually agreeing to request the services of a given arbitrator to hear the dispute. The City and the Association agree to divide equally the cost of the arbitrator and the court reporter; each party bears their own legal representation costs.
The arbitrator shall issue a written decision within thirty (30) calendar days of the close of the hearing, or issue a bench decision if mutually agreed to and requested by both parties to this Agreement.
ARTICLE III. DEFINITION OF WORKING DAYS
As used in this chapter, the number of working days specified as a maximum number of days within which an action must be taken, the number of working days shall be measured based on:
(1) the regular working schedule of the individual responsible for initiating the discussion, complaint, grievance or appeal; or (2) the regular working schedule of the individual responsible for responding to any of the above.
CHAPTER 7. ASSOCIATION ISSUES
ARTICLE I. DUES
Dues Deduction
Payroll deductions for membership dues shall be granted by the City Manager only to the Association.
The following procedures shall be observed in the withholding of employee earnings:
A. Payroll deductions shall be for a specific amount and uniform as between employee members of the Association and not include fines, fees and/or assessments. Dues deduction shall be made only upon the employee's written authorization on a payroll deduction form provided by the City of Livermore.
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deduction authorization shall remain in effect until employment with the City is terminated or until canceled or modified by the employee by written notice to the City Manager. Employees may authorize dues deductions only for the Association certified as the recognized representative of the Association to which such employees are assigned.
C. Amounts deducted and withheld by the City shall be transmitted to the officer designated in writing by the Association as the person authorized to receive such funds at the address specified.
D. The employee's earnings must be sufficient, after all other required deductions are made, to cover the amount of the deductions herein authorized. When an employee is in a non-pay status for an entire pay period, no withholding will be made to cover the pay period from future earnings, nor will the employee deposit the amount with the City which would have been withheld if the employee had been in pay status during that period. In the case of an employee who is in a non-pay status during a part of the pay period and the salary is not sufficient to cover the full withholding, no deduction shall be made. In this connection, all other required deductions have priority over the Association dues deduction.
E. The Association shall file with the City Manager an indemnity statement wherein the Association shall indemnify, defend and hold the City harmless against any claim made and against any suit initiated against the City on account of checkoff of Association dues or premiums for benefits. In addition, the Association shall refund to the City any amounts paid to it in error upon presentation of supporting evidence.
ARTICLE II. ASSOCIATION REPRESENTATIVES
City employees who are official representatives of the Association shall be given reasonable time off with pay to attend meetings with the management representatives, or to be present at hearings where matters within the scope of representation or grievances are being considered. The use of official time for this purpose shall be reasonable and shall not interfere with the performance of City services as determined by the City. Preparations for negotiations shall not occur on City time.
Such employee representatives shall submit a written request for excused absence to their respective department heads, with an information copy to the City Manager, at least two (2) working days prior to the scheduled meeting whenever possible. Except by mutual agreement, the number of employees excused for such purposes shall not exceed two (2). Supervising employees shall not represent non-supervising employees with respect to disciplinary matters in the grievance procedure.
ARTICLE III. ACCESS TO WORK LOCATIONS
Reasonable access to employee work locations shall be granted officers of the Association and their officially designated representatives, for the purpose of processing grievances or contacting members of the Association concerning business within the scope of representation. Such officers or representatives shall not enter any work location without the consent of the Chief of Police.
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Access shall be restricted so as not to interfere with the normal operation of the department or with established safety or security requirements.
Solicitation of membership and activities concerned with the internal management of the Association, such as collecting dues, holding membership meetings, campaigning for office, conducting elections and distributing literature, shall not be conducted during working hours, unless approved in advance by the City Manager or designee.
ARTICLE IV. CITY FACILITIES
City employees or the Association or their representatives may, with the prior approval of the City Manager or designee, be granted the use of City facilities during non-work hours for meetings of City employees provided space is available. All such requests shall be in writing and shall state the purpose or purposes of the meeting. The City reserves the right to assess reasonable charges for the use of such facilities.
The use of City equipment other than items normally used in the conduct of business meetings, such as desk, chairs, ashtrays and blackboards, is strictly prohibited, the presence of such equipment in approved City facilities notwithstanding.
ARTICLE V. BULLETIN BOARDS
The Association may use portions of City bulletin boards under the following conditions:
A. All matters must receive the approval of the Chief of Police or his designated representative.
B. All materials must be dated and must identify the Association that published them.
C. The actual posting of materials will be done by the City as soon as possible after they have been approved. Unless special arrangements are made, materials posted will be removed thirty-one (31) days after the publication date. Materials which the Chief of Police considers objectionable will not be posted. In instances where the Chief of Police denies approval, the Association may appeal such denial to the Administrative Services Director.
D. The City reserves the right to determine where bulletin boards shall be placed and what portion of them are to be allocated to Association's materials.
E. If the Association does not abide by these rules, it will forfeit its right to have materials posted on City bulletin boards.
ARTICLE VI. ADVANCE NOTICE
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resolution or regulation must be adopted immediately without prior notice or meeting with the Association, the City shall provide such notice and opportunity to meet at the earliest practical time following the adoption of such ordinance, rule, resolution or regulation.
ARTICLE VII. NO DISCRIMINATION
There shall be no discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex or legitimate Association activities against any employee or applicant for employment by the Association or by the City or by anyone employed by the City; and to the extent prohibited by applicable state and federal law, there shall be no discrimination because of age. There shall be no discrimination against any handicapped person solely because of such handicap unless that handicap prevents the person from meeting the minimum standards established.
CHAPTER 8. MISCELLANEOUS
ARTICLE I. WORK SCHEDULES
Effective December 6, 1999 it is the intent of the Department, based on current circumstances to present team effort scheduling.
ARTICLE II. PROBATION
All original and promotional appointments shall be subject to a probationary period. The probationary period shall be regarded as a part of the testing process and shall be utilized for closely observing the employee's work for securing the most effective adjustment of a new employee to his position, and for rejecting any probationary employee whose performance does not meet the required standards of work.
The probationary period for Police Lieutenants and Police Captains shall be a period of not less than twelve (12) months with retreat rights.
During the probationary period, an employee may be rejected at any time by the Chief of Police or division head after approval of the appointing authority without cause and without the right of appeal. Notification of rejection, in writing, shall be served on the probationer with a copy to be filed with the City Manager or Administrative Services Director.
Prior to the completion of the probationary period, the Chief of Police or his designated representative shall file with the City Manager or Administrative Services Director a notification in writing stating that the services of such employees shall be retained or rejected. Thereafter and prior to the completion of the probationary period, the City Manager or Administrative Services Director shall provide such notification to the affected employee.
Any employee rejected during the probationary period following a promotional appointment, shall be reinstated to a position in the same class from which he/she was promoted unless he/she is discharged for cause.
ARTICLE III. LAYOFF PROCEDURES
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of work or funds. Thirty (30) days before the effective date of the layoff, the appointing authority shall notify the City Council of the intended actions and the reasons therefore.
In the event of a layoff, the employee in the classification in which the City is reducing the work force who has the least length of service in that classification, may displace the least senior employee in the next lower paying classification within the job family or previously held classification, provided such displaced employee has less service in that classification. If there is no lower paying classification, the least senior employee(s) shall be laid off.
Reassignment or displacement of employees within a classification or in the next lower paying classification in the job family shall occur only when the employee is capable by virtue of prior training and experience to perform the work required. The City Manager, upon recommendation of the Administrative Services Director and the Chief of Police, shall make the determination as to the employee's capability to perform the work.
The City Manager, after consultation with the Chief of Police, may authorize the retention of an employee despite that employee's position on a seniority list, if the employee is determined to have special skills which are required for effective operation of a critical municipal service.
Employees other than regular, full-time employees shall be laid off first, except that the seniority of employees in "regular part-time" positions shall be calculated on a pro-rata basis. Therefore, such employees may be eligible for retention of present or other "regular part-time" or job sharing positions. Full-time employees who have elected job sharing or reduced work hours in positions.
ARTICLE IV. RE-EMPLOYMENT
Laid-off employees who received an overall rating of satisfactory or better on their last evaluation shall be placed on a re-employment eligibility list, in order of seniority, for a period of one (1) year. Such lists shall take precedence over all other employment eligibility lists except promotional re-employment lists.
Displaced employees shall be placed on a promotional re-employment list in order of seniority for a period of two (2) years. Promotional re-employment lists shall take precedence over regular promotional lists.
Refusal to respond or accept a re-employment offer shall result in removal from the appropriate re-employment or promotional re-employment eligibility lists.
Employees on re-employment lists shall not have the right to displace working employees.
Former employees appointed from re-employment eligibility lists shall have the following benefits restored: (1) prior unused sick leave accrual, (2) seniority at the time of layoff for purposes of determining merit increases, vacation accrual, and future reductions in force, (3) re-employment employees shall be compensated within the salary range authorized for the classification and at the step (if steps are utilized) the employee had earned in prior employment. If the employee returns to a lower paying classification than the classification from which he/she was laid off, the compensation shall be set at the step in the lower paying classification which is closest in pay to, ATTACHMENT 1
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but not above the dollar level, of the most recent step achieved by the affected employee in the higher paying classification, (4) employees who are re-employed in classifications for which they have completed a probationary period shall not be required to serve a new probationary period, and (5) employees in a layoff status shall not continue to accrue seniority or benefits.
Vacation which has been accrued as specified in Chapter 3, Article II may be taken prior to the effective date of the layoff, or left on the books to be available upon re-employment for up to one (1) year, if the employee has not been re-employed, he/she will be paid the accrued vacation in cash.
The City of Livermore may require that employees being re-employed successfully pass a medical examination administered by the City's physician.
Employees may elect to take a leave of absence as described in Chapter 3, Article IV of this Memorandum of Understanding in lieu of being laid off or displaced. Employees who elect to take a leave of absence in lieu of being laid off shall, upon conclusion of such leave of absence, be placed on appropriate re-employment lists based upon their seniority. Authorization of a leave of absence does not extend the term of the re-employment list.
Executed this day of , 20212025 by the Employee-Employer representatives whose signatures appear below for their respective organizations.
Employee Representative Employer Representative
By __________________________________ By __________________________________ Matt Sarsfield Jason Boberg, Police Captain Marc Roberts Marianna Burch, City Manager
By __________________________________ By __________________________________ Joe Draghi, Police Lieutenant Douglas AlessioTina Olson, Admin.
Services Dir.
By __________________________________
Kristen Hilton, HR Manager
By __________________________________
Kaylin Larson, HR Analyst II
By __________________________________
Amanda Sabolish, HR Analyst I
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1 RESOLUTION NO.
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF LIVERMORE AND THE
LIVERMORE POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
The Livermore Police Management Association (PMA) Memorandum of Understanding expired on June 30, 2025. The City and PMA met and negotiated a successor Master Memorandum of Understanding.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livermore that:
1. The Master Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Livermore and the Livermore Police Management Association for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2029, as reflected in the attached Exhibit A, is hereby approved and the City Manager is authorized to execute that MOU on behalf of the City of Livermore.
2. Funds are appropriated from the General Fund unassigned reserves in the amount of $371,813 for FY2025-26 and $576,310 for FY2026-27, as shown in the table below:
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
$371,813 $576,310
On motion of Council Member __________, seconded by Council Member ____________, the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ /s/ Jason R. Alcala
Deborah L. Elam Jason R. Alcala
City Clerk City Attorney
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CITY OF LIVERMORE
POLICE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
$16,350 - $25,350/month
Effective July 14, 2025
Class
Code Classification Salary Range
3000 Police Captain $20,276.58 - $25,345.73
3010 Police Lieutenant $16,350.16 - $20,437.70
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 5.11
DATE: July 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Tina Olson, Administrative Services Director
SUBJECT: Resolution approving the City of Livermore Salary Plan as of July 14, 2025, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the City of Livermore Salary Plan as of July 14, 2025, in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5.
SUMMARY
Staff recommends the following changes to the Salary Plan:
1. Incorporate wage related adjustments associated with the approval of the Livermore Police Management Association Memorandum of Understanding (MOU);
2. Incorporate wage related adjustments associated with the approval of the Livermore Management Group Memorandum of Understanding;
3. Incorporate Police Chief salary increase of 10% effective July 14, 2025;
4. Incorporate wage related adjustments for Management Confidential and Confidential salary schedules;
5. Incorporate wage related adjustments based on a recent compensation study and review of internal alignment;
6. Retitle Public Works Supervisor (Airport) to new classification of Assistant Airport Manager (Class Code 2006); and
7. Delete the classifications of Water Resources Communications Representative (Class Code 2235) and Youth and Family Services Manager – Programs (Class Code 2245).
While the PMA and LMG MOUs are effective July 1, 2025, the wage and benefit increases are effective July 14, 2025, which is the first full pay period after July 1, 2025.
DISCUSSION
1. The adoption of the resolution also on the June 14, 2025 City Council agenda authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Livermore and the Livermore 285
Police Management Association requires salary schedule modifications to reflect wage increases in Livermore Police Management Association Salary Schedule effective July 14, 2025.
2. The adoption of the resolution also on the June 14, 2025 City Council agenda authorizing the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Livermore and the Livermore Management Group requires salary schedule modifications to reflect wage increases in the Livermore Management Group Salary Schedule effective July 14, 2025.
3. The Police Chief’s salary will increase by 10% effective July 14, 2025.
4. The Management Confidential and Confidential classifications mirror the Livermore Management Group in salary increases. The salary schedules for these two groups need to be modified to reflect the same wage increases as the Livermore Management Group effective July 14, 2025.
5. The City recently completed a compensation study and an internal alignment review. As a result, twelve classifications' salaries in the Livermore Management Group need to be adjusted, as reflected in the attached resolution.
6. The Public Works Supervisor (Airport) was retitled to the new classification Assistant Airport Manager (Class Code 2006) to reflect the Airport’s change from the Public Works Department to the Innovation and Economic Development Department.
7. The classifications of Water Resources Communications Representative (Class Code 2235) and Youth and Family Services Manager – Programs (Class Code 2245) positions, respectively, have been inactive for an extended period of time, with duties absorbed by other positions. Removing these classifications maintains an accurate and streamlined salary plan.
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACTS
The fiscal impact of the changes to the salary schedules for the Livermore Police Management Association and the Livermore Management Group are outlined in their respective staff reports.
The fiscal impact of the changes to the Police Chief’s salary and to the salary schedules for Management Confidential and Confidential totals approximately $315,800 entity-wide for FY 2025-26. Council’s approval of these changes includes the appropriation of funds from the General Fund as follows:
FY2025-26 FY2026-27
$315,800 $538,965
The fiscal impact of the salary revisions for the twelve Livermore Management Group classifications identified through the compensation study and internal alignment review will be absorbed into the existing budget.
COMMUNITY PILLAR
5: A City That Works
GOAL
8: Attract, develop, engage, and retain a diverse and highly skilled workforce across the organization.
ATTACHMENTS
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2. Exhibit A - Salary Plan effective July 2025
Prepared by: Amanda Sabolish
Human Resource Analyst I
Approved by:
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Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
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Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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1 RESOLUTION NO. ________
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CITY OF LIVERMORE SALARY
PLAN DATED JULY 2025, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CALIFORNIA
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 2, SECTION 570.5
The proposed City of Livermore Salary Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A, is intended to incorporate the following changes:
Wage related adjustments associated with the approval of the Livermore Management Group Memorandum of Understanding
Wage related adjustments associated with the approval of the Livermore Police Management Association Memorandum of Understanding
Police Chief salary increase of 10% effective July 14, 2025 Management Confidential and Confidential salary plan increase of 6% effective July 14, 2025
Retitle Public Works Supervisor (Airport) to new classification of Assistant Airport Manager (Class Code 2006)
Delete the following classifications:
o Water Resources Communications Representative (Class Code 2235) o Youth and Family Services Manager – Programs (Class Code 2245) Based on a recent compensation study and review of internal alignment, the salary ranges for the following classifications in the Livermore Management Group shall be adjusted:
Airport Manager (Class Code 2005) $13,652.80 - $17,066.00 Assistant Airport Manager (Class Code 2006) $10,637.34 - $13,296.68 Assistant Library Director (Class Code 2040) $12,681.30 - $15,851.63 Economic Development Manager (Class Code 2085) $12,059.41 - $15,074.26 Housing & Human Services Mgr (Class Code 2095) $13,652.80 - $17,066.00 Information Technology Manager (Class Code 2115) $13,652.80 - $17,066.00 Police Business Services Manager (Class Code 2150) $11,049.87 - $13,812.34 Police Support Services Manager (Class Code 2165) $12,681.30 - $15,851.63 Principal Planner (Class Code 2170) $12,681.30 - $15,851.63 Public Works Supervisor (Class Code 2180) $10,637.34 - $13,296.68 Supervising Librarian (Class Code 2205) $9,155.01 - $11,443.76 Water Resources Operations Mgr (Class Code 2225) $12,059.41 - $15,074.26 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livermore that:
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1. In accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Section 570.5, it hereby approves the amended Salary Plan dated May 2025, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
2. Funds are appropriated from the General Fund in the amount of $315,800 for FY2025-26 and $538,965 for FY2026-27, as shown in the table below:
FY 25-26 FY 26-27
$315,800 $538,965
On motion of Council Member ______________________, seconded by Council Member ______________________, the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ /s/ Jason R. Alcala
Deborah L. Elam Jason R. Alcala
City Clerk City Attorney
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CLASS
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
4001 ACCOUNT CLERK 68,953.04 72,252.74 75,707.19 79,334.37 83,142.92 5,746.09 6,021.06 6,308.93 6,611.20 6,928.58
1,326.02 1,389.48 1,455.91 1,525.66 1,598.90
33.1505 34.7369 36.3977 38.1415 39.9726
4000 ACCOUNT CLERK, JUNIOR 62,584.39 65,555.44 68,675.03 71,950.60 75,389.94 5,215.37 5,462.95 5,722.92 5,995.88 6,282.50
1,203.55 1,260.68 1,320.67 1,383.67 1,449.81
30.0887 31.5170 33.0168 34.5916 36.2452
4002 ACCOUNT CLERK, SENIOR 74,928.22 78,516.44 82,284.08 86,240.11 90,393.94 6,244.02 6,543.04 6,857.01 7,186.68 7,532.83
1,440.93 1,509.93 1,582.39 1,658.46 1,738.35
36.0232 37.7483 39.5597 41.4616 43.4586
4020 ACCOUNTANT, JUNIOR 89,325.06 93,672.37 98,237.06 103,029.98 108,062.56 7,443.76 7,806.03 8,186.42 8,585.83 9,005.21
1,717.79 1,801.39 1,889.17 1,981.35 2,078.13
42.9447 45.0348 47.2294 49.5336 51.9532
4010 ACCOUNTING TECHNICIAN 79,511.76 83,329.18 87,337.46 91,546.15 95,965.29 6,625.98 6,944.10 7,278.12 7,628.85 7,997.11
1,529.07 1,602.48 1,679.57 1,760.50 1,845.49
38.2268 40.0621 41.9892 44.0126 46.1372
4030 ADMINISTRATIVE 83,255.69 87,260.30 91,465.13 95,880.22 100,516.05 ASSISTANT 6,937.97 7,271.69 7,622.09 7,990.02 8,376.34
1,601.07 1,678.08 1,758.94 1,843.85 1,933.00
40.0268 41.9521 43.9736 46.0963 48.3250
4052 ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK I 62,584.43 65,555.48 68,675.08 71,950.64 75,389.99 5,215.37 5,462.96 5,722.92 5,995.89 6,282.50
1,203.55 1,260.68 1,320.67 1,383.67 1,449.81
30.0887 31.5171 33.0169 34.5917 36.2452
4051 ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK II 67,020.56 70,213.40 73,565.88 77,086.02 80,782.13 5,585.05 5,851.12 6,130.49 6,423.84 6,731.84
1,288.86 1,350.26 1,414.73 1,482.42 1,553.50
32.2214 33.7564 35.3682 37.0606 38.8376
4040 ADMINISTRATIVE 83,255.69 87,260.30 91,465.13 95,880.22 100,516.05 TECHNICIAN 6,937.97 7,271.69 7,622.09 7,990.02 8,376.34 1,601.07 1,678.08 1,758.94 1,843.85 1,933.00
40.0268 41.9521 43.9736 46.0963 48.3250
5000 AIRPORT SERVICE 72,950.62 76,439.99 80,103.81 83,950.82 87,990.18 ATTENDANT 6,079.22 6,370.00 6,675.32 6,995.90 7,332.52
1,402.90 1,470.00 1,540.46 1,614.44 1,692.12
35.0724 36.7500 38.5115 40.3610 42.3030
5001 AIRPORT SERVICE 78,190.12 81,941.45 85,880.34 90,016.19 94,358.83 ATTENDANT SENIOR 6,515.84 6,828.45 7,156.70 7,501.35 7,863.24 1,503.66 1,575.80 1,651.55 1,731.08 1,814.59
37.5914 39.3949 41.2886 43.2770 45.3648
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
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CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
4060 ANIMAL CONTROL 82,607.70 86,579.91 90,750.72 95,130.07 99,728.39 OFFICER 6,883.98 7,214.99 7,562.56 7,927.51 8,310.70
1,588.61 1,665.00 1,745.21 1,829.42 1,917.85
39.7152 41.6250 43.6302 45.7356 47.9463
5010 ASSET MANAGEMENT 110,974.89 116,365.47 122,025.56 127,968.67 134,208.91 SPECIALIST 9,247.91 9,697.12 10,168.80 10,664.06 11,184.08 2,134.13 2,237.80 2,346.65 2,460.94 2,580.94
53.3533 55.9449 58.6661 61.5234 64.5235
4130 BUILDING INSPECTOR I 97,695.17 102,421.76 107,384.66 112,595.72 118,067.32 8,141.26 8,535.15 8,948.72 9,382.98 9,838.94
1,878.75 1,969.65 2,065.09 2,165.30 2,270.53
46.9688 49.2412 51.6272 54.1326 56.7631
4131 BUILDING INSPECTOR II 104,915.81 110,003.43 115,345.42 120,954.51 126,844.05 8,742.98 9,166.95 9,612.12 10,079.54 10,570.34
2,017.61 2,115.45 2,218.18 2,326.05 2,439.31
50.4403 52.8863 55.4545 58.1512 60.9827
4132 BUILDING INSPECTOR III 107,961.41 113,201.30 118,703.18 124,480.15 130,545.98 8,996.78 9,433.44 9,891.93 10,373.35 10,878.83
2,076.18 2,176.95 2,282.75 2,393.85 2,510.50
51.9045 54.4237 57.0688 59.8462 62.7625
4133 BUILDING INSPECTOR, 113,201.30 118,703.18 124,480.15 130,545.98 136,915.11 SENIOR 9,433.44 9,891.93 10,373.35 10,878.83 11,409.59
2,176.95 2,282.75 2,393.85 2,510.50 2,632.98
54.4237 57.0688 59.8462 62.7625 65.8246
4093 CIVIL ENGINEER, 116,342.66 122,001.62 127,943.50 134,182.51 140,733.47 ASSISTANT 9,695.22 10,166.80 10,661.96 11,181.88 11,727.79 2,237.36 2,346.19 2,460.45 2,580.43 2,706.41
55.9340 58.6546 61.5113 64.5108 67.6603
4100 CIVIL ENGINEER, 125,918.37 132,056.12 138,500.76 145,267.62 152,372.83 ASSOCIATE 10,493.20 11,004.68 11,541.73 12,105.64 12,697.74 2,421.51 2,539.54 2,663.48 2,793.61 2,930.25
60.5377 63.4885 66.5869 69.8402 73.2562
4091 CIVIL ENGINEER, JUNIOR 102,439.25 107,403.03 112,615.00 118,087.58 123,833.78 8,536.60 8,950.25 9,384.58 9,840.63 10,319.48
1,969.99 2,065.44 2,165.67 2,270.92 2,381.42
49.2496 51.6361 54.1418 56.7729 59.5355
4140 COMMUNITY 73,038.02 76,531.74 80,200.17 84,051.99 88,096.43 SERVICE SPECIALIST 6,086.50 6,377.65 6,683.35 7,004.33 7,341.37 1,404.58 1,471.76 1,542.31 1,616.38 1,694.16
35.1144 36.7941 38.5578 40.4096 42.3541
4141 COMMUNITY 76,209.50 79,980.13 83,939.31 88,096.43 92,461.41 SERVICE SPECIALIST II 6,350.79 6,665.01 6,994.94 7,341.37 7,705.12 1,465.57 1,538.08 1,614.22 1,694.16 1,778.10
36.6392 38.4520 40.3554 42.3541 44.4526
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CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
4150 CRIME & INTELLIGENCE 98,936.11 103,882.91 109,077.06 114,530.91 120,257.46 ANALYST* 8,244.68 8,656.91 9,089.75 9,544.24 10,021.45
1,902.62 1,997.75 2,097.64 2,202.52 2,312.64
47.5654 49.9437 52.4409 55.0629 57.8161
4152 CRIME & INTELLIGENCE 118,469.16 124,392.61 130,612.24 137,142.86 144,000.00 ANALYST, SUPERVISING 9,872.43 10,366.05 10,884.35 11,428.57 12,000.00 2,278.25 2,392.17 2,511.77 2,637.36 2,769.23
56.9563 59.8041 62.7944 65.9341 69.2308
4160 CRIME PREVENTION 78,744.53 82,523.58 86,491.57 90,657.97 95,032.69 SPECIALIST 6,562.04 6,876.97 7,207.63 7,554.83 7,919.39 1,514.32 1,586.99 1,663.30 1,743.42 1,827.55
37.8580 39.6748 41.5825 43.5856 45.6888
4170 CRISIS INTERVENTION 100,608.08 105,558.99 110,757.46 116,215.85 121,947.16 SPECIALIST 8,384.01 8,796.58 9,229.79 9,684.65 10,162.26 1,934.77 2,029.98 2,129.95 2,234.92 2,345.14
48.3693 50.7495 53.2488 55.8730 58.6284
4050 DIVISION CLERK 70,575.34 73,945.94 77,485.06 81,201.13 85,103.02 5,881.28 6,162.16 6,457.09 6,766.76 7,091.92
1,357.22 1,422.04 1,490.10 1,561.56 1,636.60
33.9305 35.5509 37.2524 39.0390 40.9149
4180 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT 91,264.84 95,669.92 100,295.25 105,151.83 110,251.23 SPECIALIST 7,605.40 7,972.49 8,357.94 8,762.65 9,187.60 1,755.09 1,839.81 1,928.75 2,022.15 2,120.22
43.8773 45.9952 48.2189 50.5538 53.0054
5090 ELECTRICIAN* 102,285.02 107,399.27 112,769.23 118,407.69 124,328.07 8,523.75 8,949.94 9,397.44 9,867.31 10,360.67
1,967.02 2,065.37 2,168.64 2,277.07 2,390.92
49.1755 51.6343 54.2160 56.9268 59.7731
4092 ENGINEER, ASSISTANT 110,974.88 116,365.46 122,025.55 127,968.66 134,208.90 9,247.91 9,697.12 10,168.80 10,664.06 11,184.08
2,134.13 2,237.80 2,346.65 2,460.94 2,580.94
53.3533 55.9449 58.6661 61.5234 64.5235
4090 ENGINEER, JUNIOR 97,711.83 102,439.27 107,403.04 112,615.01 118,087.59 8,142.65 8,536.61 8,950.25 9,384.58 9,840.63
1,879.07 1,969.99 2,065.44 2,165.67 2,270.92
46.9768 49.2497 51.6361 54.1418 56.7729
4080 ENGINEERING SPECIALIST 110,974.88 116,365.46 122,025.55 127,968.66 134,208.90 9,247.91 9,697.12 10,168.80 10,664.06 11,184.08
2,134.13 2,237.80 2,346.65 2,460.94 2,580.94
53.3533 55.9449 58.6661 61.5234 64.5235
4070 ENGINEERING 95,602.88 100,224.84 105,077.91 110,173.63 115,524.14 TECHNICIAN, ASSIST 7,966.91 8,352.07 8,756.49 9,181.14 9,627.01 1,838.52 1,927.40 2,020.73 2,118.72 2,221.62
45.9629 48.1850 50.5182 52.9681 55.5405
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CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
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ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
4071 ENGINEERING 102,439.25 107,403.03 112,615.00 118,087.58 123,833.78 TECHNICIAN, ASSOC 8,536.60 8,950.25 9,384.58 9,840.63 10,319.48 1,969.99 2,065.44 2,165.67 2,270.92 2,381.42
49.2496 51.6361 54.1418 56.7729 59.5355
4072 ENGINEERING 106,376.57 111,537.23 116,955.91 122,645.53 128,619.63 TECHNICIAN, SENIOR 8,864.71 9,294.77 9,746.33 10,220.46 10,718.30 2,045.70 2,144.95 2,249.15 2,358.57 2,473.45
51.1426 53.6237 56.2288 58.9642 61.8364
5030 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 62,249.61 65,203.90 68,305.93 71,563.04 74,983.02 TRAINEE 5,187.47 5,433.66 5,692.16 5,963.59 6,248.59
1,197.11 1,253.92 1,313.58 1,376.21 1,441.98
29.9277 31.3480 32.8394 34.4053 36.0495
5031 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 69,575.53 72,896.12 76,382.74 80,043.70 83,887.71 WORKER I 5,797.96 6,074.68 6,365.23 6,670.31 6,990.64
1,337.99 1,401.85 1,468.90 1,539.30 1,613.23
33.4498 35.0462 36.7225 38.4826 40.3306
5032 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 74,531.69 78,100.10 81,846.93 85,781.11 89,911.98 WORKER II 6,210.97 6,508.34 6,820.58 7,148.43 7,492.67
1,433.30 1,501.93 1,573.98 1,649.64 1,729.08
35.8325 37.5481 39.3495 41.2409 43.2269
5033 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 78,190.12 81,941.45 85,880.34 90,016.19 94,358.83 WORKER, SENIOR 6,515.84 6,828.45 7,156.70 7,501.35 7,863.24 1,503.66 1,575.80 1,651.55 1,731.08 1,814.59
37.5914 39.3949 41.2886 43.2770 45.3648
5034 FACILITIES MAINTENANCE 87,853.08 92,087.54 96,533.75 101,202.26 106,104.20 WORKER, SUPERVISING 7,321.09 7,673.96 8,044.48 8,433.52 8,842.02 1,689.48 1,770.91 1,856.42 1,946.20 2,040.47
42.2371 44.2729 46.4105 48.6549 51.0116
4190 FAMILY THERAPIST 96,171.95 100,822.38 105,705.32 110,832.40 116,215.85 8,014.33 8,401.87 8,808.78 9,236.03 9,684.65
1,849.46 1,938.89 2,032.79 2,131.39 2,234.92
46.2365 48.4723 50.8199 53.2848 55.8730
5040 FLEET SERVICES WORKER 62,249.65 65,203.96 68,305.98 71,563.09 74,983.07 5,187.47 5,433.66 5,692.17 5,963.59 6,248.59
1,197.11 1,253.92 1,313.58 1,376.21 1,441.98
29.9277 31.3481 32.8394 34.4053 36.0496
4200 GIS SPECIALIST 110,974.88 116,365.44 122,025.54 127,968.65 134,208.89 9,247.91 9,697.12 10,168.80 10,664.05 11,184.07
2,134.13 2,237.80 2,346.65 2,460.94 2,580.94
53.3533 55.9449 58.6661 61.5234 64.5235
5050 GROUNDSKEEPER 62,249.61 65,203.90 68,305.92 71,563.03 74,983.01 TRAINEE 5,187.47 5,433.66 5,692.16 5,963.59 6,248.58
1,197.11 1,253.92 1,313.58 1,376.21 1,441.98
29.9277 31.3480 32.8394 34.4053 36.0495
EXHIBIT A
294
CLASS
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
5051 GROUNDSKEEPER I 69,575.53 72,896.12 76,382.74 80,043.70 83,887.71 5,797.96 6,074.68 6,365.23 6,670.31 6,990.64
1,337.99 1,401.85 1,468.90 1,539.30 1,613.23
33.4498 35.0462 36.7225 38.4826 40.3306
5052 GROUNDSKEEPER II 74,531.69 78,100.11 81,846.93 85,781.11 89,911.98 6,210.97 6,508.34 6,820.58 7,148.43 7,492.67
1,433.30 1,501.93 1,573.98 1,649.64 1,729.08
35.8325 37.5481 39.3495 41.2409 43.2269
5053 GROUNDSKEEPER III 78,190.12 81,941.45 85,880.34 90,016.19 94,358.83 6,515.84 6,828.45 7,156.70 7,501.35 7,863.24
1,503.66 1,575.80 1,651.55 1,731.08 1,814.59
37.5914 39.3949 41.2886 43.2770 45.3648
5055 GROUNDSKEEPER, 87,853.08 92,087.54 96,533.75 101,202.26 106,104.20 SUPERVISING 7,321.09 7,673.96 8,044.48 8,433.52 8,842.02 1,689.48 1,770.91 1,856.42 1,946.20 2,040.47
42.2371 44.2729 46.4105 48.6549 51.0116
4210 INFORMATION 83,064.65 87,098.95 91,334.97 95,782.79 100,452.99 TECHNOLOGY TECHNICIAN 6,922.05 7,258.25 7,611.25 7,981.90 8,371.08 1,597.40 1,674.98 1,756.44 1,841.98 1,931.79
39.9349 41.8745 43.9110 46.0494 48.2947
4211 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY 91,066.74 95,501.14 100,157.26 105,046.20 110,179.57 TECHNICIAN, SENIOR 7,588.90 7,958.43 8,346.44 8,753.85 9,181.63 1,751.28 1,836.56 1,926.10 2,020.12 2,118.84
43.7821 45.9140 48.1525 50.5030 52.9710
5054 LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE 83,532.03 87,550.44 91,769.78 96,200.09 100,851.92 SPECIALIST 6,961.00 7,295.87 7,647.48 8,016.67 8,404.33 1,606.39 1,683.66 1,764.80 1,850.00 1,939.46
40.1596 42.0916 44.1201 46.2500 48.4865
4230 LIBRARIAN I 75,348.04 78,957.27 82,746.95 86,726.12 90,904.24 6,279.00 6,579.77 6,895.58 7,227.18 7,575.35
1,449.00 1,518.41 1,591.29 1,667.81 1,748.16
36.2250 37.9602 39.7822 41.6953 43.7040
4231 LIBRARIAN II 83,415.29 87,427.88 91,641.09 96,064.96 100,710.03 6,951.27 7,285.66 7,636.76 8,005.41 8,392.50
1,604.14 1,681.31 1,762.33 1,847.40 1,936.73
40.1035 42.0326 44.0582 46.1851 48.4183
4221 LIBRARY ASSISTANT 71,002.14 74,394.06 77,955.59 81,695.19 85,621.79 5,916.85 6,199.51 6,496.30 6,807.93 7,135.15
1,365.43 1,430.66 1,499.15 1,571.06 1,646.57
34.1356 35.7664 37.4787 39.2765 41.1643
4222 LIBRARY ASSISTANT, 79,511.76 83,329.18 87,337.46 91,546.15 95,965.29 SUPERVISING 6,625.98 6,944.10 7,278.12 7,628.85 7,997.11 1,529.07 1,602.48 1,679.57 1,760.50 1,845.49
38.2268 40.0621 41.9892 44.0126 46.1372
EXHIBIT A
295
CLASS
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
4220 LIBRARY CLERK 62,584.43 65,555.48 68,675.08 71,950.64 75,389.99 5,215.37 5,462.96 5,722.92 5,995.89 6,282.50
1,203.55 1,260.68 1,320.67 1,383.67 1,449.81
30.08867 31.51706 33.01687 34.59165 36.24519
5060 MAINTENANCE 62,249.61 65,203.90 68,305.92 71,563.03 74,983.01 TRAINEE 5,187.47 5,433.66 5,692.16 5,963.59 6,248.58
1,197.11 1,253.92 1,313.58 1,376.21 1,441.98
29.92770 31.34803 32.83938 34.40530 36.04952
5061 MAINTENANCE 69,575.53 72,896.12 76,382.74 80,043.70 83,887.71 WORKER I 5,797.96 6,074.68 6,365.23 6,670.31 6,990.64
1,337.99 1,401.85 1,468.90 1,539.30 1,613.23
33.44977 35.04621 36.72247 38.48255 40.33063
5062 MAINTENANCE 74,531.69 78,100.10 81,846.93 85,781.11 89,911.98 WORKER II 6,210.97 6,508.34 6,820.58 7,148.43 7,492.67
1,433.30 1,501.93 1,573.98 1,649.64 1,729.08
35.83254 37.54813 39.34949 41.24092 43.22691
5063 MAINTENANCE 78,190.12 81,941.45 85,880.34 90,016.19 94,358.83 WORKER III 6,515.84 6,828.45 7,156.70 7,501.35 7,863.24 1,503.66 1,575.80 1,651.55 1,731.08 1,814.59
37.59140 39.39493 41.28863 43.27701 45.36482
5070 MECHANIC* 89,865.38 94,358.65 99,076.58 104,030.41 109,231.93 7,488.78 7,863.22 8,256.38 8,669.20 9,102.66
1,728.18 1,814.59 1,905.32 2,000.58 2,100.61
43.20451 45.36473 47.63297 50.01462 52.51535
5071 MECHANIC SENIOR* 97,540.76 102,417.80 107,538.68 112,915.62 118,561.40 8,128.40 8,534.82 8,961.56 9,409.63 9,880.12
1,875.78 1,969.57 2,068.05 2,171.45 2,280.03
46.89459 49.23932 51.70129 54.28636 57.00067
4240 NEIGHBORHOOD 102,439.25 107,403.03 112,615.00 118,087.58 123,833.78 PRESERVATION OFFICER 8,536.60 8,950.25 9,384.58 9,840.63 10,319.48 1,969.99 2,065.44 2,165.67 2,270.92 2,381.42
49.24964 51.63607 54.14183 56.77288 59.53547
5020 PARTS AND INVENTORY 72,767.98 76,248.19 79,902.42 83,739.36 87,768.16 CONTROL WORKER 6,064.00 6,354.02 6,658.54 6,978.28 7,314.01 1,399.38 1,466.31 1,536.59 1,610.37 1,687.85
34.98461 36.65778 38.41463 40.25931 42.19623
4250 PERMIT TECHNICIAN 74,087.65 77,633.85 81,357.37 85,267.06 89,372.24 6,173.97 6,469.49 6,779.78 7,105.59 7,447.69
1,424.76 1,492.96 1,564.56 1,639.75 1,718.70
35.61906 37.32397 39.11412 40.99378 42.96742
4251 PERMIT TECHNICIAN II 79,052.31 82,846.74 86,830.91 91,014.27 95,406.80 6,587.69 6,903.90 7,235.91 7,584.52 7,950.57
1,520.24 1,593.21 1,669.83 1,750.27 1,834.75
38.00592 39.83016 41.74563 43.75686 45.86865
EXHIBIT A
296
CLASS
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
4260 PLAN CHECK ENGINEER 125,813.43 131,945.92 138,385.03 145,146.12 152,245.26 10,484.45 10,995.49 11,532.09 12,095.51 12,687.11
2,419.49 2,537.42 2,661.25 2,791.27 2,927.79
60.48723 63.43554 66.53126 69.78179 73.19484
4120 PLANNER, ASSISTANT 102,132.14 107,080.58 112,276.43 117,732.08 123,460.49 8,511.01 8,923.38 9,356.37 9,811.01 10,288.37
1,964.08 2,059.24 2,159.16 2,264.08 2,374.24
49.10199 51.48105 53.97905 56.60196 59.35600
4121 PLANNER, ASSOCIATE 117,732.08 123,460.49 129,475.34 135,790.93 142,422.30 9,811.01 10,288.37 10,789.61 11,315.91 11,868.53
2,264.08 2,374.24 2,489.91 2,611.36 2,738.89
56.60196 59.35600 62.24776 65.28410 68.47226
4122 PLANNER, SENIOR 123,460.52 129,475.36 135,790.95 142,422.32 149,385.26 10,288.38 10,789.61 11,315.91 11,868.53 12,448.77
2,374.24 2,489.91 2,611.36 2,738.89 2,872.79
59.35602 62.24777 65.28411 68.47227 71.81984
4270 POLICE CLERK 68,698.19 71,974.91 75,415.49 79,028.10 82,821.31 5,724.85 5,997.91 6,284.62 6,585.68 6,901.78
1,321.12 1,384.13 1,450.30 1,519.77 1,592.72
33.02798 34.60332 36.25745 37.99428 39.81794
4271 POLICE CLERK, 71,974.99 75,415.56 79,028.17 82,821.39 86,804.29 SENIOR 5,997.92 6,284.63 6,585.68 6,901.78 7,233.69
1,384.13 1,450.30 1,519.77 1,592.72 1,669.31
34.60336 36.25748 37.99431 39.81798 41.73283
4272 POLICE CLERK, 84,831.42 88,914.81 93,202.37 97,704.33 102,431.36 SUPERVISING 7,069.29 7,409.57 7,766.86 8,142.03 8,535.95 1,631.37 1,709.90 1,792.35 1,878.93 1,969.83
40.78434 42.74750 44.80883 46.97324 49.24585
4280 POLICE IDENTIFICATION 86,417.20 90,579.87 94,950.69 99,540.05 104,358.89 TECHNICIAN 7,201.43 7,548.32 7,912.56 8,295.00 8,696.57 1,661.87 1,741.92 1,825.97 1,914.23 2,006.90
41.54673 43.54801 45.64937 47.85579 50.17254
4290 PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE 73,038.02 76,531.74 80,200.17 84,051.99 88,096.43 SPECIALIST 6,086.50 6,377.65 6,683.35 7,004.33 7,341.37 1,404.58 1,471.76 1,542.31 1,616.38 1,694.16
35.11443 36.79411 38.55777 40.40961 42.35405
4291 PROPERTY AND EVIDENCE 82,452.76 86,417.22 90,579.89 94,950.72 99,540.07 SPECIALIST, SUPERVISING 6,871.06 7,201.44 7,548.32 7,912.56 8,295.01 1,585.63 1,661.87 1,741.92 1,825.98 1,914.23
39.64075 41.54674 43.54802 45.64938 47.85580
4300 PUBLIC SAFETY 88,484.06 92,908.26 97,553.68 102,431.36 107,552.93 DISPATCHER* 7,373.67 7,742.36 8,129.47 8,535.95 8,962.74 1,701.62 1,786.70 1,876.03 1,969.83 2,068.33
42.54041 44.66743 46.90081 49.24585 51.70814
EXHIBIT A
297
CLASS
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
4301 PUBLIC SAFETY 92,771.59 97,410.17 102,280.68 107,394.71 112,764.45 DISPATCHER, SENIOR* 7,730.97 8,117.51 8,523.39 8,949.56 9,397.04 1,784.07 1,873.27 1,966.94 2,065.28 2,168.55
44.60173 46.83181 49.17340 51.63207 54.21368
4302 PUBLIC SAFETY 102,057.71 107,160.59 112,518.62 118,144.55 124,051.78 DISPATCHER, SUPERVISING* 8,504.81 8,930.05 9,376.55 9,845.38 10,337.65 1,962.65 2,060.78 2,163.82 2,272.01 2,385.61
49.06621 51.51952 54.09549 56.80027 59.64028
4310 PURCHASING SPECIALIST, 89,044.61 93,457.00 98,090.01 102,954.67 108,062.56 SUPERVISING 7,420.38 7,788.08 8,174.17 8,579.56 9,005.21 1,712.40 1,797.25 1,886.35 1,979.90 2,078.13
42.80991 44.93125 47.15866 49.49744 51.95315
4320 RECYCLING SPECIALIST 91,264.83 95,669.90 100,295.23 105,151.81 110,251.20 7,605.40 7,972.49 8,357.94 8,762.65 9,187.60
1,755.09 1,839.81 1,928.75 2,022.15 2,120.22
43.87732 45.99514 48.21886 50.55375 53.00538
5081 TRAFFIC SIGNAL 75,385.36 78,996.46 82,788.10 86,769.34 90,949.62 TECHNICIAN TRAINEE 6,282.11 6,583.04 6,899.01 7,230.78 7,579.14 1,449.72 1,519.16 1,592.08 1,668.64 1,749.03
36.24296 37.97907 39.80197 41.71603 43.72578
5080 TRAFFIC SIGNAL 80,440.90 84,304.76 88,361.84 92,621.75 97,094.67 TECHNICIAN 6,703.41 7,025.40 7,363.49 7,718.48 8,091.22 1,546.94 1,621.25 1,699.27 1,781.19 1,867.21
38.67351 40.53113 42.48165 44.52969 46.68013
5082 TRAFFIC SIGNAL 87,853.08 92,087.54 96,533.75 101,202.26 106,104.20 TECHNICIAN, SENIOR 7,321.09 7,673.96 8,044.48 8,433.52 8,842.02 1,689.48 1,770.91 1,856.42 1,946.20 2,040.47
42.23706 44.27286 46.41046 48.65493 51.01163
4110 TRANSPORTATION 125,918.37 132,056.12 138,500.76 145,267.62 152,372.83 ENGINEER, ASSOCIATE 10,493.20 11,004.68 11,541.73 12,105.64 12,697.74 2,421.51 2,539.54 2,663.48 2,793.61 2,930.25
60.53768 63.48852 66.58690 69.84020 73.25617
5150 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS 62,249.61 65,203.90 68,305.92 71,563.03 74,983.01 SYSTEMS TRAINEE 5,187.47 5,433.66 5,692.16 5,963.59 6,248.58 1,197.11 1,253.92 1,313.58 1,376.21 1,441.98
29.92770 31.34803 32.83938 34.40530 36.04952
5151 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS 71,783.37 75,253.61 78,897.36 82,723.30 86,740.53 SYSTEMS WORKER I 5,981.95 6,271.13 6,574.78 6,893.61 7,228.38 1,380.45 1,447.18 1,517.26 1,590.83 1,668.09
34.51124 36.17962 37.93142 39.77082 41.70218
5152 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS 78,713.37 82,530.10 86,537.68 90,745.63 95,163.99 SYSTEMS WORKER II 6,559.45 6,877.51 7,211.47 7,562.14 7,930.33 1,513.72 1,587.12 1,664.19 1,745.11 1,830.08
37.84297 39.67793 41.60465 43.62771 45.75192
EXHIBIT A
298
CLASS
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
5153 WASTEWATER COLLECTIONS 86,374.91 90,574.73 94,984.54 99,614.84 104,476.64 SYSTEMS WORKER III 7,197.91 7,547.89 7,915.38 8,301.24 8,706.39 1,661.06 1,741.82 1,826.63 1,915.67 2,009.17
41.52640 43.54554 45.66564 47.89175 50.22915
5160 WATER DISTRIBUTION 66,385.61 69,546.72 72,865.88 76,350.99 80,010.38 OPERATOR TRAINEE 5,532.13 5,795.56 6,072.16 6,362.58 6,667.53 1,276.65 1,337.44 1,401.27 1,468.29 1,538.66
31.91616 33.43592 35.03167 36.70721 38.46653
5161 WATER DISTRIBUTION 74,225.17 77,778.24 81,508.97 85,426.25 89,539.38 OPERATOR I 6,185.43 6,481.52 6,792.41 7,118.85 7,461.62 1,427.41 1,495.74 1,567.48 1,642.81 1,721.91
35.68518 37.39338 39.18700 41.07031 43.04778
5162 WATER DISTRIBUTION 84,884.40 88,970.45 93,260.79 97,765.65 102,495.75 OPERATOR II 7,073.70 7,414.20 7,771.73 8,147.14 8,541.31 1,632.39 1,710.97 1,793.48 1,880.11 1,971.07
40.80981 42.77425 44.83692 47.00272 49.27680
5163 WATER DISTRIBUTION 91,422.05 95,834.96 100,468.55 105,333.81 110,442.30 OPERATOR III 7,618.50 7,986.25 8,372.38 8,777.82 9,203.53 1,758.12 1,842.98 1,932.09 2,025.65 2,123.89
43.95291 46.07450 48.30219 50.64125 53.09726
5164 WATER DISTRIBUTION 95,834.98 100,468.57 105,333.83 110,442.32 115,806.28 SENIOR OPERATOR 7,986.25 8,372.38 8,777.82 9,203.53 9,650.52 1,842.98 1,932.09 2,025.65 2,123.89 2,227.04
46.07451 48.30220 50.64126 53.09727 55.67610
5165 WATER DISTRIBUTION 105,102.14 110,199.08 115,550.85 121,170.21 127,070.56 SUPERVISING OPERATOR 8,758.51 9,183.26 9,629.24 10,097.52 10,589.21 2,021.20 2,119.21 2,222.13 2,330.20 2,443.66
50.52988 52.98033 55.55329 58.25491 61.09162
5170 WATER RESOURCES 98,795.12 103,615.93 108,677.80 113,992.76 119,573.47 COORDINATOR 8,232.93 8,634.66 9,056.48 9,499.40 9,964.46 1,899.91 1,992.61 2,089.96 2,192.17 2,299.49
47.49765 49.81535 52.24894 54.80421 57.48725
5171 WATER RESOURCES 107,296.52 112,661.35 118,294.42 124,209.14 130,419.60 COORDINATOR - ELECTRICAL & 8,941.38 9,388.45 9,857.87 10,350.76 10,868.30 INSTRUMENTATION* 2,063.39 2,166.56 2,274.89 2,388.64 2,508.07
51.58487 54.16411 56.87232 59.71593 62.70173
5100 WR INSTRUMENT 97,644.71 102,526.95 107,653.30 113,035.97 118,687.77 CONTROL TECHNICIAN* 8,137.06 8,543.91 8,971.11 9,419.66 9,890.65 1,877.78 1,971.67 2,070.26 2,173.77 2,282.46
46.94457 49.29180 51.75639 54.34422 57.06143
5110 WR LABORATORY 89,300.98 93,647.10 98,210.53 103,002.12 108,033.30 TECHNICIAN 7,441.75 7,803.93 8,184.21 8,583.51 9,002.78 1,717.33 1,800.91 1,888.66 1,980.81 2,077.56
42.93316 45.02264 47.21660 49.52025 51.93909
EXHIBIT A
299
CLASS
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
CITY OF LIVERMORE
ASSOCIATION OF LIVERMORE EMPLOYEES
EFFECTIVE 10/07/2024
SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
5120 WR MECHANIC I 83,506.88 87,602.74 91,903.39 96,419.08 101,160.55 6,958.91 7,300.23 7,658.62 8,034.92 8,430.05
1,605.90 1,684.67 1,767.37 1,854.21 1,945.40
40.14754 42.11670 44.18432 46.35533 48.63488
5121 WR MECHANIC II 94,081.30 98,705.88 103,561.69 108,660.29 114,013.82 7,840.11 8,225.49 8,630.14 9,055.02 9,501.15
1,809.26 1,898.19 1,991.57 2,089.62 2,192.57
45.23139 47.45475 49.78927 52.24052 54.81434
5131 WR OPERATOR - GRADE I 84,329.71 88,388.00 92,649.24 97,123.51 101,821.50 7,027.48 7,365.67 7,720.77 8,093.63 8,485.13
1,621.73 1,699.77 1,781.72 1,867.76 1,958.11
40.54313 42.49423 44.54290 46.69400 48.95264
5132 WR OPERATOR - GRADE II 88,377.12 92,637.79 97,111.51 101,808.90 106,741.17 7,364.76 7,719.82 8,092.63 8,484.08 8,895.10
1,699.56 1,781.50 1,867.53 1,957.86 2,052.71
42.48900 44.53740 46.68823 48.94659 51.31787
5133 WR OPERATOR - GRADE III 95,313.48 99,920.98 104,758.85 109,838.61 115,172.36 7,942.79 8,326.75 8,729.90 9,153.22 9,597.70
1,832.95 1,921.56 2,014.59 2,112.28 2,214.85
45.82379 48.03893 50.36483 52.80702 55.37133
5130 WR OPERATOR - TRAINEE 71,397.02 74,808.69 78,390.95 82,152.33 86,101.77 5,949.75 6,234.06 6,532.58 6,846.03 7,175.15
1,373.02 1,438.63 1,507.52 1,579.85 1,655.80
34.32549 35.96572 37.68796 39.49631 41.39508
5134 WR SENIOR OPERATOR 99,935.20 104,773.79 109,854.29 115,188.83 120,790.10 8,327.93 8,731.15 9,154.52 9,599.07 10,065.84
1,921.83 2,014.88 2,112.58 2,215.17 2,322.89
48.04577 50.37201 52.81456 55.37925 58.07216
5141 WR SOURCE CONTROL 93,784.92 98,355.24 103,154.07 108,192.83 113,483.55 INSPECTOR 7,815.41 8,196.27 8,596.17 9,016.07 9,456.96
1,803.56 1,891.45 1,983.73 2,080.63 2,182.38
45.08890 47.28617 49.59330 52.01578 54.55940
5140 WR SOURCE CONTROL 88,348.71 92,607.98 97,080.20 101,776.02 106,706.64 TECHNICIAN 7,362.39 7,717.33 8,090.02 8,481.34 8,892.22 1,699.01 1,780.92 1,866.93 1,957.23 2,052.05
42.47534 44.52307 46.67317 48.93078 51.30127
5135 WR SUPERVISING 109,605.26 114,927.33 120,515.52 126,383.12 132,544.09 OPERATOR 9,133.77 9,577.28 10,042.96 10,531.93 11,045.34 2,107.79 2,210.14 2,317.61 2,430.44 2,548.92
52.69484 55.25352 57.94015 60.76112 63.72312
4330 YOUTH SERVICES CASE 87,919.94 92,157.75 96,607.48 101,279.67 106,185.48 COORDINATOR 7,326.66 7,679.81 8,050.62 8,439.97 8,848.79 1,690.77 1,772.26 1,857.84 1,947.69 2,042.03
42.26920 44.30661 46.44590 48.69215 51.05071
**Salaries Updated March 24, 2025
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CLASS SALARY RANGE @ ANNUAL, MONTHLY, WEEKLY, HRLY RATES
CODE CLASSIFICATION STEP A STEP B STEP C STEP D STEP E
3110 POLICE OFFICER 126,894.64 133,239.37 139,901.34 146,896.41 154,241.23 10,574.55 11,103.28 11,658.45 12,241.37 12,853.44
2440.28 2562.30 2690.41 2824.93 2966.18
61.00704 64.05739 67.26026 70.62327 74.15444
3100 POLICE SERGEANT 157,895.87 165,790.66 174,080.19 182,784.20 191,923.41 13,157.99 13,815.89 14,506.68 15,232.02 15,993.62
3036.46 3188.28 3347.70 3515.08 3690.83
75.91148 79.70705 83.69240 87.87702 92.27087
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Class
Code Classification Monthly Salary Range
$15,314.56 - $19,143.20
2030 Assistant Community Development Director
2045 Assistant Public Works Director
2060 City Engineer
$14,246.41 - $17,808.01
2025 Assistant City Engineer
2050 Building Official
2090 Finance Manager
2125 Maintenance and Golf Operations Manager
2145 Planning Manager
2220 Water Resources Division Manager
$13,652.80 - $17,066.00
2005 Airport Manager*
2095 Housing & Human Services Manager*
2115 Information Technology Manager*
$13,402.20 - $16,752.75
2200 Senior Transportation Engineer
$12,860.47 - $16,075.59
2140 Permit Center Manager
$12,834.62 - $16,043.27
2190 Senior Civil Engineer
$12,681.30 - $15,851.63
2040 Assistant Library Director*
2070 IT Operations Manager
2165 Police Support Services Manager*
2170 Principal Planner*
$12,311.95 - $15,389.94
2055 City Clerk
2100 Housing Programs Manager
2105 Human Services Programs Manager
2231 Water Resources Technical Programs Manager P.E.
2240 Youth and Family Services Manager - Clinical
$12,059.41 - $15,074.26
2085 Economic Development Manager*
2225 Water Resources Operations Manager*
$11,624.21 - $14,530.26
2035 Assistant Finance Manager
2120 Inspection & Neighborhood Preservation Manager
2230 Water Resources Technical Programs Manager
CITY OF LIVERMORE
MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
$8,398 - $19,145/month
Effective July 14, 2025
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Class
Code Classification Monthly Salary Range
CITY OF LIVERMORE
MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
$8,398 - $19,145/month
Effective July 14, 2025
$11,381.38 - $14,226.72
2215 Water Distribution Operations Manager*
$11,049.87 - $13,812.34
2000 Accounting Supervisor
2110 Information Technology Coordinator
2195 Management Analyst, Senior
2150 Police Business Services Manager*
2175 Public Works Manager
2210 Network Engineer
$10,932.58 - $13,665.73
2065 Construction Inspection Manager
$10,882.69 - $13,603.36
2155 Police Facility & Equipment Manager
$10,637.34 - $13,296.68
Assistant Airport Manager*
Public Works Supervisor*
$10,327.52 - $12,909.40
2020 Assistant City Clerk
2135 Management Analyst II
2160 Police Media & Community Relations Analyst
$9,155.01 - $11,443.76
2205 Supervising Librarian*
$8,398.68 - $10,498.35
2080 Deputy City Clerk
2130 Management Analyst I
*Received a Market/Internal Equity Adjustment
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Class
Code Classification
2405 Assistant Administrative Services Director (Conf) $15,314.56 - $19,143.20 2440 Assistant City Attorney, Senior (Confidential) $16,511.22 - $20,639.03 2442 Assistant City Attorney (Confidential) $15,314.56 - $19,143.20 2400 Assistant to the City Manager (Confidential) $13,543.31 - $16,929.14 2444 Deputy City Attorney (Confidential) $10,882.69 - $13,603.36 2420 Human Resources Manager (Confidential) $14,246.41 - $17,808.01 2450 Human Resources Analyst, Senior (Conf) $11,049.87 - $13,812.34 2411 Human Resources Analyst II (Confidential) $10,327.52 - $12,909.40 2410 Human Resources Analyst I (Confidential) $8,398.68 - $10,498.35 2460 Management Analyst, Senior (Confidential) $11,049.87 - $13,812.34 2431 Management Analyst II (Confidential) $10,327.52 - $12,909.40 2430 Management Analyst I (Confidential) $8,398.68 - $10,498.35 2465 Risk Manager (Confidential) $12,473.31 - $15,591.64
CITY OF LIVERMORE
Monthly Salary Range
Effective July 14, 2025
$8,398 - $20,640/month
MANAGEMENT CONFIDENTIAL SALARY SCHEDULE
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CITY OF LIVERMORE
POLICE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
$16,350 - $25,350/month
Effective July 14, 2025
Class
Code Classification Salary Range
3000 Police Captain $20,276.58 - $25,345.73
3010 Police Lieutenant $16,350.16 - $20,437.70
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Class
Code Classifications
2600 Administrative Receptionist $5,562.90 - $6,953.62
2610 Administrative Specialist I $6,438.89 - $8,048.61
2611 Administrative Specialist II $7,241.68 - $9,052.10 2620 Executive Assistant $9,270.46 - $11,588.07
2630 Human Resources Clerk I $6,438.89 - $8,048.61
2631 Human Resources Clerk II $7,083.50 - $8,854.37
2640 Human Resources Technician $7,772.46 - $9,715.57
2650 Law Office Supervisor $9,270.46 - $11,588.07
2660 Legal Assistant $7,698.58 - $9,623.23
Monthly Salary Range
CITY OF LIVERMORE
CONFIDENTIAL SALARY SCHEDULE
$5,560 - $11,590/month
Effective July 14, 2025
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Class
Code Classification Monthly Salary Range
1215 Administrative Services Director $16,846.32 - $21,057.90 1200 Assistant City Manager $18,172.50 - $22,715.62
1220 Community Development Director $16,846.32 - $21,057.90 1205 Deputy City Manager $14,447.69 - $18,059.62
1210 Deputy City Manager/City Clerk $14,447.69 - $18,059.62 1225 Innovation & Economic Development Dir $16,846.32 - $21,057.90 1230 Library Services Director $16,846.32 - $21,057.90
1235 Police Chief* $22,925.22 - $28,656.53
1240 Public Works Director $16,846.32 - $21,057.90
*10% Salary Adjustment effective 07/14/2025
CITY OF LIVERMORE
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT SALARY SCHEDULE
$16,846 - $26,052/month
Effective November 18, 2024
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CITY OF LIVERMORE
APPOINTED MANAGEMENT
Class
Code Classification Annual Salary Effective
1000 City Manager $370,656 11/18/2024
1100 City Attorney $315,269 11/18/2024
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CITY OF LIVERMORE
UNCLASSIFIED AND HOURLY SALARY SCHEDULE
Class
Code Classification Hourly Salary Range Effective Date
8200 Department Assistant $16.50 - $30.00 12/30/24
8205 Field/Maintenance Aide $16.50 - $30.00 12/30/24
8210 Law Clerk $16.50 - $26.00 12/30/24
8230 Temporary Librarian $22.00 - $32.00 01/01/24
8235 Temporary Library Assistant $20.00 - $30.00 01/01/24 8240 Temporary Library Clerk $18.00 - $28.00 01/01/24
8215 Library Aide $16.50 - $20.00 12/30/24
8220 Police Cadet $16.50 - $26.00 12/30/24
8225 Special Projects Coordinator $20.00 - $100.00 12/20/21
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 5.12
DATE: July 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marianna A. Burch, City Manager
SUBJECT: Resolution approving the 2025-26 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform and updating the City's Legislative Platform to a two-year cycle.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council adopt a resolution approving the 2025-26 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform and updating the City's Legislative Platform to a two-year cycle.
SUMMARY
The City of Livermore's State and Federal Legislative Platform allows the City to respond quickly in support of or opposition to legislative issues for the benefit of the Livermore community.
DISCUSSION
The City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform (Platform) documents the City's position in several legislative categories. The proposed positions and categories are based on community priorities, values, and policy documents. The Platform provides a framework to respond quickly to legislative bills and communicate with legislators on issues affecting Livermore.
The City Council adopted its first state platform in 2013. In 2015, the City Council directed staff to use the Platform as a guide for tracking federal bills and taking action. Annual updates to the Platform reflect adjustments based on changing City needs, interests, and conditions at the regional, state, and federal levels.
The 2025-26 Platform categories are:
Community-Focused Governance
Fiscal Stability
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Planning and Sustainability
Building Safety
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Job Creation and Economic Development
Libraries
Public Safety and Emergency Management
Science, Technology, and Innovation
Transportation and Parking
Water
The proposed 2025-26 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform is included as Exhibit A to the Resolution for this report and once approved, will be accessible on the City's website at www.LivermoreCA.gov/Legislation. Attachment 1 to this report is a redlined version of the updates made to this year's Platform. Further, when appropriate, the City of Livermore joins its Tri-Valley neighbors to advocate for issues and funding at the regional, state and federal levels. The cities of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and the town of Danville developed a Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework.
The Tri-Valley Framework overlaps many of the items in the City’s Platform and provides another opportunity for advocacy progress and success. The 2024 Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework is included as Attachment 2 to this report.
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACTS
There are no fiscal or administrative impacts associated with the City Council's adoption of the 2025-26 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform.
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5: A City That Works
GOAL
3: Oversee the City's legislative advocacy efforts
ATTACHMENTS
1. Redlined 2025-26 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform
2. 2024 Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework
3. Resolution
4. Exhibit A - City of Livermore 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative Platform Prepared by: Stephanie Egidio
Acting Deputy City Manager
Approved by:
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Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
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Administrative Services Director
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The City of Livermore (“City”) 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative Platform (“Platform”) highlights the position of the City Council on important issues that align with community goals and policy documents such as the General Plan. City staff monitor bills introduced into the California Legislature and United States Congress. The Platform provides staff direction and allows the City, on the City Council’s behalf, to respond quickly in support of or opposition to bills and other legislative or administrative actions in time-sensitive situations.
The City Council delegates its authority to the mayor to sign support or opposition letters, consistent with the Platform. Additionally, the Platform enables staff to communicate on behalf of the City to state legislators and federal elected officials.
The Platform is developed through review of City needs and issues, staff input, and review of League of California Cities priorities and strategies. The Platform further reflects legislative priorities of the Tri-Valley Cities. City Council adopted the first Platform in 2013. At its April 13, 2015, meeting, City Council directed staff to use the Platform as a guide for federal bill tracking and action, too.
The 2025-26 City of Livermore Platform categories are:
Community-Focused Governance
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Affordable Housing and Homelessness
Planning and Sustainability
Building Safety
Infrastructure
Job Creation and Economic Development
Libraries
Public Safety and Emergency Management
Science, Technology, and Innovation
Transportation and Parking
Water
The State and Federal Legislative Platform evolves as City needs adjust, new issues arise, and conditions at the regional, state, and federal levels change. Platform adjustments, whether due to federal policy changes or state policy reactions, may be considered at a future City Council meeting or at the next review in 2027. The Platform is reviewed every two years.
Once approved by the City Council, the 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative Platform will be posted on the City’s website at www.LivermoreCA.gov/Legislation. Staff also provides the City Council with periodic updates on letters sent, bill progress, and legislative developments.
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The Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework is available to view at www.LivermoreCA.gov/Legislation.
Community-Focused Governance
The City values its ability to create policies that best fit the needs of the Livermore community. It is important to advocate for state legislation the provides framework guidance and allows local implementation.
1. Support legislation that enhances or streamlines local governance and allows cities to address the needs of local constituents within a framework of regional cooperation.
2. Monitor legislation that affects the ability of City Council to effectively govern.
3. Monitor cannabis-related legislation.
4. Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit local governments’ ability to contract out for services.
5. Support legislation that updates both the Brown Act and Public Records Act regarding electronic records and activities that support local decision-making without significant fiscal impact and new regulations that require staff resources.
6. Oppose legislation that requires or expands state involvement in City financial audits, fiscal monitoring, general oversight, or assistance by the State Treasurer, State Controller, or other state agencies.
7. Support a wording change in the Communications Act of 1934 that removes the distinction between “capital” and “operating” funds in order to provide more local control for community television stations in the use of their public, educational and government (PEG) channel fees with no rise in taxes or a reduction in revenue to the cable industry.
Fiscal Stability and General Governance
Fiscal stability and financial independence are necessary to provide the desired services and programs for residents and local businesses. City Council policy decisions direct staff to ensure the City’s long-term financial stability. Unexpected diversion of local funds by the state or federal government erodes the city's ability to plan and budget for short- and longterm service needs. This also includes advocating for accessible funding mechanisms, responsible labor and employee relations policies, and streamlined regulatory frameworks that reduce unnecessary burdens on local governments.
1. Oppose legislation that imposes unfunded or inadequate state or federal mandates.
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2. Support legislation that updates the tax structure to enhance local government revenues that have declined due to the expansion of e-commerce, increased consumption of services rather than durable goods, and innovations in technology.
3. Oppose legislation that reduces local government’s ability to levy or update fees.
4. Monitor legislation regarding new fees or other revenue enhancements.
5. Oppose legislation that reduces or eliminates payments to cities for use of property and rights-of-way for telecommunications.
6. Support legislation that provides sustainable and secure public pensions and other post-retirement benefits to ensure responsive and affordable public services.
7. Support legislation that streamlines the Workers’ Compensation system.
8. Oppose legislation that would remove the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds.
9. Support legislation that provides accessible funding mechanisms.
10. Support legislation that provides responsible labor and employee relations policies.
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
The availability of a suitable living environment is essential to quality-of-life. It is important to support adequate and affordable housing opportunities and housing- related service needs.
1. Support regional solutions that balance housing, transportation/transit, job creation and availability of essential infrastructure such as water, schools and public safety facilities. Building housing without adequate infrastructure may exacerbate, not alleviate, the housing crisis.
2. Support legislation that protects existing affordable housing stock, including rental apartments, deed-restricted units, and mobile homes, and promotes affordable housing that includes long-term affordability agreements.
3. Support legislation that ensures: 1) incentives and density bonus provisions are directly linked to the level and percentage of affordable units provided for each project; and 2) that density bonus incentives, concessions, and waivers cannot be used to reduce the quantity or quality of required affordable units.
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development of “missing-middle” housing that is compatible with suburban community character.
6. Oppose housing mandates that are not accompanied by funding that can support expanded transportation, transit, and infrastructure, including funding to support adequate water supply, public safety facilities, parks, and new school facilities.
7. Oppose housing legislation that results in a net loss of local funding.
8. Support housing legislation that promotes the development and enhancement of a diverse workforce, as long as the legislation does not create an unfunded mandate or conflict with local land use authority and financial stability.
9. Oppose housing legislation that unduly impacts local taxation capacity or diverts financial resources from essential local public services and infrastructure programs.
10. Support legislation that increases financial assistance to cities, non-profit organizations, and local partnerships to provide affordable, supportive and emergency housing to meet the needs of local communities.
11. Support legislation that increases financial assistance to cities, non-profit organizations, and local partnerships to provide and promote self- sufficiency for low income or homeless individuals and families through educational, technical and vocational training as well as other related services.
12. Support legislation that provides financial assistance, improved access to, and expansion of health care, mental health, and substance use management services for low income or homeless individuals and families.
13. Support legislation that removes fair housing barriers and prevents displacement.
Planning and Sustainability
The City prioritizes comprehensive land use planning that creates complete neighborhoods, promotes a jobs/housing match, strengthens Livermore’s economic and fiscal base, provides housing choice, promotes local control with public input, streamlines the permitting process, conserves wildlands, promotes environmental stewardship while reducing the City’s environmental footprint, and generally improves the community’s quality of life.
1. Oppose legislation that diminishes cities’ decision-making authority over land use decisions, zoning, or permit process and timelines.
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prosperity, provide local jobs, preserve open space, protect the environment, and enhance overall quality of life.
4. Oppose state or federal efforts to further erode local government authority regarding the location or permit review of small cell wireless equipment, cellular towers, transmission sites, or other devices on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.
5. Support funding and incentives for smart growth and sustainable development.
6. Support CEQA-reform legislation that improves the cost-effective and timely delivery of projects and decreases the ability for spurious lawsuits.
7. Support RHNA- and APR-reform legislation that adequately provides necessary housing while reducing municipal administrative burden and ensuring sufficient local infrastructure such as water and other utilities, school and park facilities, and public safety services.
8. Support tax rebate programs, like the Williamson Act or Mills Act, to promote agriculture, open space preservation, historic preservation, and good design.
9. Support legislation or grant opportunities for cities that provide funding for developing or enhancing alternative vehicle fueling stations.
10. Support rebate programs, tax credits, and other financial incentives that encourage property owners to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems, greenhouse gas-reducing technology, and alternative vehicle fueling stations in parking areas.
11. Monitor state and federal legislation related to climate adaptation.
12. Support measures that increase funding to local governments for landfill diversion programs such as food recovery, composting, and recycling.
13. Support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation to encourage manufacturers to design environmentally friendly products by holding producers responsible for the costs of managing their products at end of life.
Building Safety
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2. Support legislation for seismic earthquake retrofits to protect individuals and structures.
3. Support legislation that contributes to the quality and durability of construction methods and materials
4. Oppose legislation to restrict number of inspections needed to verify safety of the built environment and other components.
5. Support measures to streamline photovoltaic and electrical vehicle charging permitting and installation.
6. Support legislation that contributes to the wellbeing of a community, preservation of life safety, and property maintenance.
7. Support legislation that promotes barrier removal and sustainable practices in the built environment.
8. Oppose legislation that establishes unrealistic timeliness for building project review that will potentially create an unsafe built environment.
Infrastructure
The condition of a city’s infrastructure affects the community’s quality-of-life. Sewer and water systems, sidewalks, and roads are subject to a wide number of regulations and must be maintained or replaced to ensure the health of the community.
1. Support state and federal legislation that would expand connectivity and access to digital resources.
2. Oppose legislation regarding infrastructure such as sidewalk repair that increases a city’s unfunded infrastructure liability.
3. Support state and federal legislation that provides additional funding and/or preferred financing for local critical unmet infrastructure needs.
4. Support legislation that reduces or streamlines state and federal permitting requirements.
5. Support legislation that enhances the reliability of water transmission and storage through the Delta to the Tri-Valley.
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Quality Act (CEQA) document can be substituted for a federal National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) document for infrastructure projects.
8. Monitor legislation that alters the state’s agency permitting requirements and how they impact the timeliness and viability of natural resource projects planned by government agencies and special districts at the local and regional level including Fish and Game endowments.
Job Creation and Economic Development
The City encourages and supports business through strategic economic development initiatives. Fostering a strong business environment requires job creation, educational opportunities, and workforce development programs.
1. Support legislation that enhances or expands community and economic development tools and funding to address development and revitalization needs.
2. Support legislation or grants that focus on downtown development.
3. Support legislation that promotes and funds workforce development and re-training efforts focused on high-skilled jobs required by emerging industries.
4. Support legislation that encourages entrepreneurship, facilitates resource-sharing models, or otherwise reduces barriers to entry for small business.
5. Support legislation that provides insurance or loan guarantees for small business loans during recessionary periods.
6. Support legislation or grants that focus on walkable, transit oriented, and complete districts with access to jobs and services.
Libraries
The Livermore Public Library connects people with information and education, and inspires experiences that support lifelong learning, personal growth, and enhanced quality of life.
With strong community support, the Library offers programs, materials, materials, and services most valued by residents.
1. Support legislation that increases financial assistance to cities to fund and promote local library programs and literacy services.
2. Support legislation that seeks to close the digital divide through funding local library efforts to provide broadband internet and technology through devices such as hotspots, computers, and tablets, for community members to access.
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adult literacy, career development, vocational support, and assistance to vulnerable and under-served populations.
4. Oppose censorship and efforts to limit the public’s intellectual freedom and access to information and resources.
5. Support the enhancement of inclusivity, efforts to offer open and unfettered access to information, the exchange of ideas, and the welcoming of all people to express themselves regardless of their politics or beliefs.
6. Support legislation that fosters growth during the transformation of libraries and library services in a dynamic and increasingly global digital information environment.
7. Support legislation that protects the privacy of patrons and their associated library records and data.
8. Support legislation that enhances equitable, diverse, and inclusive initiatives and opportunities.
Public Safety and Emergency Management
Effective public safety significantly enhances a community’s quality of life. Maintaining a strong safety presence requires ongoing local, regional, state, and federal support.
1. Support legislation and grants that fund police and fire equipment upgrades, training, and capital improvements.
2. Support legislation promoting and funding emergency management preparedness and recovery efforts.
3. Support legislation that maintains and increases grant funding for the Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) hiring program.
4. Monitor legislation pertaining to unmanned aircrafts (drones) and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
5. Support legislation to increase penalty for prohibited persons in possession of firearms and use of firearms in the commission of a crime.
6. Support legislation that penalizes individuals who engage in drug and/or distracted driving activities.
7. Support legislative efforts to address the negative impacts of Proposition 47 (Reduced Penalties for Some Crimes, 2014) and Proposition 57 (Parole for NonDeleted: quality-of-life Deleted: that promotes and funds
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8. Support legislation that would provide funding and increase access to mental health care, response to mental health-related calls for service, and drug/ alcohol treatment programs.
9. Support legislation that improves the availability of fire insurance, increases transparency requirements for policy cancellations, and establishes consistent criteria when determining coverage eligibility.
10. Support legislation that provides reasonable public safety reforms, especially regarding retail theft, burglary, assault, and e-bike limitations and enforcement.
Science, Technology, and Innovation
As the only City in the United States with two national laboratories, science, technology, and innovation play an important role in the Livermore economy, workforce, and community values. Additionally, the City partnership with the labs and i-GATE fosters innovation, job creation, and economic development opportunities.
1. Support legislation that advances or encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, start-ups, small business opportunities, and/or workforce development.
2. Support legislation that encourages the expansion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs in K-12, higher education, libraries, and community-based organizations.
3. Support legislation that encourages and supports the transfer of technology from the national laboratories through partnerships with local companies.
4. Support legislation that provides competitive grants, state partnerships, or other resources to encourage innovation and the science, technology, and innovation economies.
5. Support legislation that improves the abilities of the federal laboratories to update or expand their infrastructure.
Transportation and Parking
Regional and local transportation play a key role in a community’s economic vitality and quality-of-life.
1. Support legislation that reduces congestion along Tri-Valley area freeways or reduces truck traffic along I-580 through roadway or rail improvements.
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2. Support legislation that enhances the ability of local agencies to finance local transportation programs and facilities.
3. Support legislation that facilitates connectivity between major regional rail/transit systems.
4. Support legislation that provides incentives for rail and multimodal transit stations and transit-oriented development projects.
5. Oppose legislation mandating “one-size-fits-all” parking space requirements for future housing, entertainment, or retail developments or impinging on how parking spaces can be used.
6. Support legislation that provides incentives for shared public/private partnerships.
7. Monitor legislation that defines "high quality transit" for purposes of transitoriented development as anything with service headways above hourly. Review on case-by-case basis to determine any impacts and/or benefits.
8. Support legislation to encourage the sale of unleaded fuel and assistance to pilots for Supplemental Type Certificate acquisition for non- American Society for Testing and Materials unleaded fuels at airports nationwide.
9. Support legislation that supports and funds multi-modal improvements that expand and enhance resources for pedestrians and cyclists.
Water
Water, both quantity and quality, is essential to residential quality-of-life as well as agricultural and economic vitality and growth.
1. Oppose legislation that imposes a state tax or fee on customers of a public water system for drinking water.
2. Monitor legislation developing new water conveyance systems such as peripheral canals or tunnels (as mentioned in the proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan) to deliver adequate water to the Tri-Valley and the Silicon Valley.
3. Support legislation that expands the production and use of recycled water or increases local control of water supplies.
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6. Oppose legislation that allows the State Water Resources Control Board or Regional Water Quality Control Board to establish more stringent, clean water objectives unless the legislation provides a demonstrated water quality benefit as well as the means for jurisdictions to achieve the objectives.
7. Support regulations to protect drinking water from the impacts of hydrological fracturing (hydro-fracking) related to oil and gas exploration and extraction.
8. Support legislation and programs that make water, sewer, and/or storm services more affordable for customers.
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TRI-VALLEY CITIES VALUES STATEMENT
The Tri-Valley Cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and the Town of Danville value regional leadership, innovation, collaboration, and problem solving to maintain and improve the quality of life for Tri-Valley residents, provide a vibrant climate for businesses, and enable continued opportunities for public and private investment within the region.
Each City and Town provides a unique perspective on how to meet the needs of their residents and businesses. The Cities and Town agree to respect the individuality of each community and are committed to open and honest communication with a goal of building consensus and a united approach to advocacy for solutions that will serve the residents and businesses of the Tri-Valley.
TRI-VALLEY CITIES LEGISLATIVE FRAMEWORK
The Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework seeks to inform all levels of governmental interaction (e.g., federal, state, regional, local) regarding legislation, policies, and programs that have a direct impact on the region. The TVC has defined Legislative Focus Areas which have an overarching objective to retain and promote local control and decisionmaking as it relates to the implementation of laws and regulations and to have the ability to integrate them in a manner that meets the unique needs of each community. The TVC will advocate together to achieve outcomes benefiting the region in each of these Focus Areas.
Transportation and Infrastructure
Residents of the Tri-Valley region are subject to some of the heaviest commutes in the Bay Area and are impacted by the heavy flow of traffic along the region’s freeways, which often spills over onto the local surface streets as commuters pursue alternatives to their commute through the Tri-Valley. A key objective of the region is to reduce congestion on the region’s freeways, and to increase mobility of goods and people through the Tri-Valley with continued financial investment in transportation infrastructure: developing alternative modes of transportation, modernization of transportation corridors, and creation, modernization, and expansion of rail systems. The TVC also seeks to partner on other significant nontransportation infrastructure projects, especially those with regional and multi-regional benefits.
Climate, Environment, and Health
The TVC seeks to work collaboratively with federal, state, and regional partners to address the new landscape of year-round wildfires, air quality, public safety power shutoffs, water quality (including PFAS/PFOS contaminants) and supply issues, as well as waste and recycling mandates. The TVC will advocate for increasing financial and technical support in these areas, as well as for investment in key infrastructure at all levels of government.
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Public Safety
The TVC prides itself on providing the highest quality of life for its residents, businesses, workers, and visitors alike – a critical part of which is ensuring the basic right to safety, without fear of harm to oneself or one’s property. As such, the coalition will advocate for reasonable public safety reforms, especially with regard to retail theft, burglary, and assault, all while maintaining a lens of equity.
Economic Development
The Tri-Valley region is an innovation hub that spurs job growth, sustains a healthy economy, and provides a high quality of life for residents and business. Key objectives are developing a healthy workforce; and supporting innovation, capacity building, economic stimulus, and growth in the region.
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
The TVC supports balanced solutions which consider housing, jobs, and transportation together and seeks to support, promote, protect, and increase affordability in the region’s housing stock. Key objectives are to work with federal, state, and regional partners to provide funding for affordable housing through a variety of programs and options and to work to address barriers to building housing at Very Low, Low, and Moderate income levels. TVC also remains committed to mitigating and eliminating homelessness, including working with partners at all levels of government to address the root causes of housing insecurity and homelessness.
Mental Health
The TVC recognizes that social services are vital to supporting residents and providing crucial safety net services in our region. While the TVC cities do not provide direct delivery of social services, the Cities seek to work together to support local non-profits and organizations that do provide these services, and advocate together for these vital resources and services from all levels of government. Mental health support is a growing need in our region, and the TVC seeks to advocate for the resources to meet the needs of all our residents.
Fiscal Sustainability
Fiscal Sustainability is an important role for all levels of government. The TVC seeks to advocate against the imposition of unfunded mandates and the removal of funding streams from local governments.
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Rev. 04.2025 1 RESOLUTION NO. ________
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE 2025-26 STATE AND FEDERAL
LEGISLATIVE PLATFORM FOR THE CITY OF LIVERMORE
The proposed 2025-26 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform (“Platform”) will allow the City of Livermore (“City”) to quickly respond in support of or in opposition to legislative issues by establishing positions that guide staff’s response to legislative bills and their communications with legislators. This is especially important when responding to time-sensitive situations affecting the Livermore community.
The City Council first adopted a formal legislative platform in 2013, and it has adopted an update each year since then. In 2015, the City Council expanded the platform to also provide a guide for federal bill tracking and action.
The 2025-26 Platform proposes City positions in several legislative categories and updates the platform to a two-year cycle. The proposed positions and categories align with community priorities, values, and policy documents. The 2025-26 Platform also reflects adjustments based on evolving City needs, interests, and conditions at the regional, state, and federal levels.
The 2025-26 Platform legislative categories are:
1. Community-Focused Governance
2. Fiscal Stability
3. Affordable Housing and Homelessness
4. Planning and Sustainability
5. Building Safety
6. Infrastructure
7. Job Creation and Economic Development
8. Libraries
9. Public Safety and Emergency Management
10. Science, Technology, and Innovation
11. Transportation and Parking
12. Water
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livermore, that it hereby adopts the 2025-26 City of Livermore State and Federal Legislative Platform and updates the platform to a two-year cycle, attached hereto as Exhibit A.
On motion of Council Member ______________________, seconded by Council Member ______________________, the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
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NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ /s/ Tara Mazzanti_______________ Deborah L. Elam Tara Mazzanti
City Clerk Senior Assistant City Attorney
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The City of Livermore (“City”) 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative Platform (“Platform”) highlights the position of the City Council on important issues that align with community goals and policy documents such as the General Plan. City staff monitor bills introduced into the California Legislature and United States Congress. The Platform provides staff direction and allows the City, on the City Council’s behalf, to respond quickly in support of or opposition to bills and other legislative or administrative actions in time-sensitive situations.
The City Council delegates its authority to the mayor to sign support or opposition letters, consistent with the Platform. Additionally, the Platform enables staff to communicate on behalf of the City to state legislators and federal elected officials.
The Platform is developed through review of City needs and issues, staff input, and review of League of California Cities priorities and strategies. The Platform further reflects legislative priorities of the Tri-Valley Cities. City Council adopted the first Platform in 2013. At its April 13, 2015, meeting, City Council directed staff to use the Platform as a guide for federal bill tracking and action, too.
The 2025-26 City of Livermore Platform categories are:
• Community-Focused Governance
• Fiscal Stability and General Governance
• Affordable Housing and Homelessness
• Planning and Sustainability
• Building Safety
• Infrastructure
• Job Creation and Economic Development
• Libraries
• Public Safety and Emergency Management
• Science, Technology, and Innovation
• Transportation and Parking
• Water
The State and Federal Legislative Platform evolves as City needs adjust, new issues arise, and conditions at the regional, state, and federal levels change. Platform adjustments, whether due to federal policy changes or state policy reactions, may be considered at a future City Council meeting or at the next review in 2027. The Platform is reviewed every two years.
Once approved by the City Council, the 2025-26 State and Federal Legislative Platform will be posted on the City’s website at www.LivermoreCA.gov/Legislation. Staff also provides the City Council with periodic updates on letters sent, bill progress, and legislative developments.
When appropriate, the City of Livermore joins its Tri-Valley neighbors to advocate for issues and funding at the regional, state, and federal levels. The cities of Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, San Ramon, and the town of Danville develop a Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework. The Tri-Valley Framework overlaps many of the items in the City’s Platform and 330
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provides another opportunity for advocacy progress and success.
The Tri-Valley Cities Legislative Framework is available to view at www.LivermoreCA.gov/Legislation.
Community-Focused Governance
The City values its ability to create policies that best fit the needs of the Livermore community. It is important to advocate for state legislation the provides framework guidance and allows local implementation.
1. Support legislation that enhances or streamlines local governance and allows cities to address the needs of local constituents within a framework of regional cooperation.
2. Monitor legislation that affects the ability of City Council to effectively govern.
3. Monitor cannabis-related legislation.
4. Oppose legislation that would prohibit or limit local governments’ ability to contract out for services.
5. Support legislation that updates both the Brown Act and Public Records Act regarding electronic records and activities that support local decision-making without significant fiscal impact and new regulations that require staff resources.
6. Oppose legislation that requires or expands state involvement in City financial audits, fiscal monitoring, general oversight, or assistance by the State Treasurer, State Controller, or other state agencies.
7. Support a wording change in the Communications Act of 1934 that removes the distinction between “capital” and “operating” funds in order to provide more local control for community television stations in the use of their public, educational and government (PEG) channel fees with no rise in taxes or a reduction in revenue to the cable industry.
Fiscal Stability and General Governance
Fiscal stability and financial independence are necessary to provide the desired services and programs for residents and local businesses. City Council policy decisions direct staff to ensure the City’s long-term financial stability. Unexpected diversion of local funds by the state or federal government erodes the city's ability to plan and budget for short- and longterm service needs. This also includes advocating for accessible funding mechanisms, responsible labor and employee relations policies, and streamlined regulatory frameworks that reduce unnecessary burdens on local governments.
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2. Support legislation that updates the tax structure to enhance local government revenues that have declined due to the expansion of e-commerce, increased consumption of services rather than durable goods, and innovations in technology.
3. Oppose legislation that reduces local government’s ability to levy or update fees.
4. Monitor legislation regarding new fees or other revenue enhancements.
5. Oppose legislation that reduces or eliminates payments to cities for use of property and rights-of-way for telecommunications.
6. Support legislation that provides sustainable and secure public pensions and other post-retirement benefits to ensure responsive and affordable public services.
7. Support legislation that streamlines the Workers’ Compensation system.
8. Oppose legislation that would remove the federal tax exemption for municipal bonds.
9. Support legislation that provides accessible funding mechanisms.
10.Support legislation that provides responsible labor and employee relations policies.
Affordable Housing and Homelessness
The availability of a suitable living environment is essential to quality-of-life. It is important to support adequate and affordable housing opportunities and housing- related service needs.
1. Support regional solutions that balance housing, transportation/transit, job creation and availability of essential infrastructure such as water, schools and public safety facilities. Building housing without adequate infrastructure may exacerbate, not alleviate, the housing crisis.
2. Support legislation that protects existing affordable housing stock, including rental apartments, deed-restricted units, and mobile homes, and promotes affordable housing that includes long-term affordability agreements.
3. Support legislation that ensures: 1) incentives and density bonus provisions are directly linked to the level and percentage of affordable units provided for each project; and 2) that density bonus incentives, concessions, and waivers cannot be used to reduce the quantity or quality of required affordable units.
4. Support legislation that enables cities to develop locally appropriate plans that meet state objectives in a manner that is compatible with existing community character.
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development of “missing-middle” housing that is compatible with suburban community character.
6. Oppose housing mandates that are not accompanied by funding that can support expanded transportation, transit, and infrastructure, including funding to support adequate water supply, public safety facilities, parks, and new school facilities.
7. Oppose housing legislation that results in a net loss of local funding.
8. Support housing legislation that promotes the development and enhancement of a diverse workforce, as long as the legislation does not create an unfunded mandate or conflict with local land use authority and financial stability.
9. Oppose housing legislation that unduly impacts local taxation capacity or diverts financial resources from essential local public services and infrastructure programs.
10.Support legislation that increases financial assistance to cities, non-profit organizations, and local partnerships to provide affordable, supportive and emergency housing to meet the needs of local communities.
11.Support legislation that increases financial assistance to cities, non-profit organizations, and local partnerships to provide and promote self- sufficiency for low income or homeless individuals and families through educational, technical and vocational training as well as other related services.
12.Support legislation that provides financial assistance, improved access to, and expansion of health care, mental health, and substance use management services for low income or homeless individuals and families.
13.Support legislation that removes fair housing barriers and prevents displacement.
Planning and Sustainability
The City prioritizes comprehensive land use planning that creates complete neighborhoods, promotes a jobs/housing match, strengthens Livermore’s economic and fiscal base, provides housing choice, promotes local control with public input, streamlines the permitting process, conserves wildlands, promotes environmental stewardship while reducing the City’s environmental footprint, and generally improves the community’s quality of life.
1. Oppose legislation that diminishes cities’ decision-making authority over land use decisions, zoning, or permit process and timelines.
2. Support legislation preserving or enhancing the federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
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prosperity, provide local jobs, preserve open space, protect the environment, and enhance overall quality of life.
4. Oppose state or federal efforts to further erode local government authority regarding the location or permit review of small cell wireless equipment, cellular towers, transmission sites, or other devices on public infrastructure or in the public right of way.
5. Support funding and incentives for smart growth and sustainable development.
6. Support CEQA-reform legislation that improves the cost-effective and timely delivery of projects and decreases the ability for spurious lawsuits.
7. Support RHNA- and APR-reform legislation that adequately provides necessary housing while reducing municipal administrative burden and ensuring sufficient local infrastructure such as water and other utilities, school and park facilities, and public safety services.
8. Support tax rebate programs, like the Williamson Act or Mills Act, to promote agriculture, open space preservation, historic preservation, and good design.
9. Support legislation or grant opportunities for cities that provide funding for developing or enhancing alternative vehicle fueling stations.
10.Support rebate programs, tax credits, and other financial incentives that encourage property owners to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy systems, greenhouse gas-reducing technology, and alternative vehicle fueling stations in parking areas.
11.Monitor state and federal legislation related to climate adaptation.
12.Support measures that increase funding to local governments for landfill diversion programs such as food recovery, composting, and recycling.
13.Support Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) legislation to encourage manufacturers to design environmentally friendly products by holding producers responsible for the costs of managing their products at end of life.
Building Safety
The City prioritizes protection of public health, safety and welfare by proper building design and construction practices.
1. Support legislation that increases the safety of buildings, reduces potential hazards and protects against fire and structure collapse.
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2. Support legislation for seismic earthquake retrofits to protect individuals and structures.
3. Support legislation that contributes to the quality and durability of construction methods and materials
4. Oppose legislation to restrict number of inspections needed to verify safety of the built environment and other components.
5. Support measures to streamline photovoltaic and electrical vehicle charging permitting and installation.
6. Support legislation that contributes to the wellbeing of a community, preservation of life safety, and property maintenance.
7. Support legislation that promotes barrier removal and sustainable practices in the built environment.
8. Oppose legislation that establishes unrealistic timeliness for building project review that will potentially create an unsafe built environment.
Infrastructure
The condition of a city’s infrastructure affects the community’s quality-of-life. Sewer and water systems, sidewalks, and roads are subject to a wide number of regulations and must be maintained or replaced to ensure the health of the community.
1. Support state and federal legislation that would expand connectivity and access to digital resources.
2. Oppose legislation regarding infrastructure such as sidewalk repair that increases a city’s unfunded infrastructure liability.
3. Support state and federal legislation that provides additional funding and/or preferred financing for local critical unmet infrastructure needs.
4. Support legislation that reduces or streamlines state and federal permitting requirements.
5. Support legislation that enhances the reliability of water transmission and storage through the Delta to the Tri-Valley.
6. Support legislation that provides new funding methods for flood control and stormwater management.
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Quality Act (CEQA) document can be substituted for a federal National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA) document for infrastructure projects.
8. Monitor legislation that alters the state’s agency permitting requirements and how they impact the timeliness and viability of natural resource projects planned by government agencies and special districts at the local and regional level including Fish and Game endowments.
Job Creation and Economic Development
The City encourages and supports business through strategic economic development initiatives. Fostering a strong business environment requires job creation, educational opportunities, and workforce development programs.
1. Support legislation that enhances or expands community and economic development tools and funding to address development and revitalization needs.
2. Support legislation or grants that focus on downtown development.
3. Support legislation that promotes and funds workforce development and re-training efforts focused on high-skilled jobs required by emerging industries.
4. Support legislation that encourages entrepreneurship, facilitates resource-sharing models, or otherwise reduces barriers to entry for small business.
5. Support legislation that provides insurance or loan guarantees for small business loans during recessionary periods.
6. Support legislation or grants that focus on walkable, transit oriented, and complete districts with access to jobs and services.
Libraries
The Livermore Public Library connects people with information and education, and inspires experiences that support lifelong learning, personal growth, and enhanced quality of life.
With strong community support, the Library offers programs, materials, materials, and services most valued by residents.
1. Support legislation that increases financial assistance to cities to fund and promote local library programs and literacy services.
2. Support legislation that seeks to close the digital divide through funding local library efforts to provide broadband internet and technology through devices such as hotspots, computers, and tablets, for community members to access.
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adult literacy, career development, vocational support, and assistance to vulnerable and under-served populations.
4. Oppose censorship and efforts to limit the public’s intellectual freedom and access to information and resources.
5. Support the enhancement of inclusivity, efforts to offer open and unfettered access to information, the exchange of ideas, and the welcoming of all people to express themselves regardless of their politics or beliefs.
6. Support legislation that fosters growth during the transformation of libraries and library services in a dynamic and increasingly global digital information environment.
7. Support legislation that protects the privacy of patrons and their associated library records and data.
8. Support legislation that enhances equitable, diverse, and inclusive initiatives and opportunities.
Public Safety and Emergency Management
Effective public safety significantly enhances a community’s quality of life. Maintaining a strong safety presence requires ongoing local, regional, state, and federal support.
1. Support legislation and grants that fund police and fire equipment upgrades, training, and capital improvements.
2. Support legislation promoting and funding emergency management preparedness and recovery efforts.
3. Support legislation that maintains and increases grant funding for the Community Oriented Police Services (COPS) hiring program.
4. Monitor legislation pertaining to unmanned aircrafts (drones) and Federal Aviation Administration regulations.
5. Support legislation to increase penalty for prohibited persons in possession of firearms and use of firearms in the commission of a crime.
6. Support legislation that penalizes individuals who engage in drug and/or distracted driving activities.
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Violent Criminals and Juvenile Court Trial Requirements Initiative, 2016) and provide local law enforcement with tools to reduce criminal activity.
8. Support legislation that would provide funding and increase access to mental health care, response to mental health-related calls for service, and drug/ alcohol treatment programs.
9. Support legislation that improves the availability of fire insurance, increases transparency requirements for policy cancellations, and establishes consistent criteria when determining coverage eligibility.
10.Support legislation that provides reasonable public safety reforms, especially regarding retail theft, burglary, assault, and e-bike limitations and enforcement.
Science, Technology, and Innovation
As the only City in the United States with two national laboratories, science, technology, and innovation play an important role in the Livermore economy, workforce, and community values. Additionally, the City partnership with the labs and i-GATE fosters innovation, job creation, and economic development opportunities.
1. Support legislation that advances or encourages innovation, entrepreneurship, start-ups, small business opportunities, and/or workforce development.
2. Support legislation that encourages the expansion of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) programs in K-12, higher education, libraries, and community-based organizations.
3. Support legislation that encourages and supports the transfer of technology from the national laboratories through partnerships with local companies.
4. Support legislation that provides competitive grants, state partnerships, or other resources to encourage innovation and the science, technology, and innovation economies.
5. Support legislation that improves the abilities of the federal laboratories to update or expand their infrastructure.
Transportation and Parking
Regional and local transportation play a key role in a community’s economic vitality and quality-of-life.
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2. Support legislation that enhances the ability of local agencies to finance local transportation programs and facilities.
3. Support legislation that facilitates connectivity between major regional rail/transit systems.
4. Support legislation that provides incentives for rail and multimodal transit stations and transit-oriented development projects.
5. Oppose legislation mandating “one-size-fits-all” parking space requirements for future housing, entertainment, or retail developments or impinging on how parking spaces can be used.
6. Support legislation that provides incentives for shared public/private partnerships.
7. Monitor legislation that defines "high quality transit" for purposes of transitoriented development as anything with service headways above hourly. Review on case-by-case basis to determine any impacts and/or benefits.
8. Support legislation to encourage the sale of unleaded fuel and assistance to pilots for Supplemental Type Certificate acquisition for non- American Society for Testing and Materials unleaded fuels at airports nationwide.
9. Support legislation that supports and funds multi-modal improvements that expand and enhance resources for pedestrians and cyclists.
Water
Water, both quantity and quality, is essential to residential quality-of-life as well as agricultural and economic vitality and growth.
1. Oppose legislation that imposes a state tax or fee on customers of a public water system for drinking water.
2. Monitor legislation developing new water conveyance systems such as peripheral canals or tunnels (as mentioned in the proposed Bay Delta Conservation Plan) to deliver adequate water to the Tri-Valley and the Silicon Valley.
3. Support legislation that expands the production and use of recycled water or increases local control of water supplies.
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reuse.
6. Oppose legislation that allows the State Water Resources Control Board or Regional Water Quality Control Board to establish more stringent, clean water objectives unless the legislation provides a demonstrated water quality benefit as well as the means for jurisdictions to achieve the objectives.
7. Support regulations to protect drinking water from the impacts of hydrological fracturing (hydro-fracking) related to oil and gas exploration and extraction.
8. Support legislation and programs that make water, sewer, and/or storm services more affordable for customers.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 5.13
DATE: July 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Marianna A. Burch, City Manager
SUBJECT: Approval of the City Council 2026 Meeting Calendar.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council approve the 2026 Meeting Calendar. Staff is prepared to make adjustments if a Council Member identifies a scheduling or holiday conflict to ensure all members of the Council can participate in meetings.
SUMMARY
Each year the City Council approves a calendar of regular meetings for the coming year. The 2026 Meeting Calendar is presented here for approval.
DISCUSSION
In accordance with the City Council Rules of Procedures, each July the City Council approves an annual calendar for the coming year. Regular meetings are generally scheduled on the second and fourth Monday of each month. Meetings are not scheduled on legal holidays. In keeping with past practice, only one meeting is scheduled during the months of August and December. The August meeting is traditionally cancelled due to lack of pressing business.
Special meetings and workshops may be called by the Mayor or by a majority of Council Members as needed. Special meetings or workshops will be held on the third Monday of the month if needed. The City Council may also amend the regular meeting schedule throughout the year when necessary.
Livermore City Council 2026 Meeting Calendar
Date Type Date Type
01/12/2026 Regular Meeting 07/13/2026 Regular Meeting
01/26/2026 Regular Meeting 07/27/2026 Regular Meeting
02/09/2026 Regular Meeting 08/10/2026 Regular Meeting
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02/23/2026 Regular Meeting 09/14/2026 Regular Meeting
03/09/2026 Regular Meeting 09/28/2026 Regular Meeting
03/23/2026 Regular Meeting 10/12/2026 Regular Meeting
04/13/2026 Regular Meeting 10/26/2026 Regular Meeting
4/27/2026 Regular Meeting 11/09/2026 Regular Meeting
05/11/2026 Regular Meeting 11/23/2026 Regular Meeting
06/08/2026 Regular Meeting 12/14/2026 Regular Meeting
06/22/2026 Regular Meeting
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACTS
While City Council meetings require considerable staff resources to prepare for and facilitate, administrative impacts from adopting the proposed meeting calendar are incorporated into each department’s work plan. Other fiscal impacts associated with City Council meetings include broadcast and recording services, technical support, and incidental costs such as renting special meeting locations, providing translation services upon request, and staff time are included in the FYs 2025-2027 budget.
COMMUNITY PILLAR
5: A City That Works
GOAL
1: Engage effectively with the Mayor and City Council
ATTACHMENTS
Prepared by: Debbie Elam
City Clerk
Approved by:
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Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
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Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 6.1
DATE: July 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Carl Brown, Public Works Director
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to consider protests related to the non-payment of solid waste, recycling, and organics handling services provided by Livermore Sanitation for collection on the County Assessor tax roll.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council hold a Public Hearing to:
1. Consider protests related to the non-payment of solid waste, recycling, and organics services;
2. Adopt a resolution overruling protests;
3. Confirm the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 assessments if applicable;
4. Direct staff to forward a finalized copy of the assessment report to the County Tax Assessor; and
5. Authorize the City Manager to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this resolution.
SUMMARY
Currently, Livermore Sanitation, Inc. (LSI) has approximately 29,000 accounts. Of those, 22 are owneroccupied residences which are more than 12 months behind on payment. These debts are from unpaid charges from Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (7/2023 - 6/2024). Despite repeated notifications from LSI, and four notices from the City of Livermore, the accounts continue to be significantly overdue. As provided for in Government Code section 25831 and Livermore Municipal Code section 8.08.160, LSI may assign to the City all of LSI’s rights to collect these delinquent accounts for the City to pursue collections.
Therefore, staff recommends that the City Council consider protests and adopt a resolution confirming the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 assessments, and directing staff to forward a finalized copy of the assessment report to the County Tax Assessor listed in Exhibit A.
DISCUSSION
Per Livermore Municipal Code 8.08.030, all properties are required to subscribe to solid waste, recycling, and organics services provided by Livermore Sanitation, Inc. (LSI). Additionally, the Municipal Code states that property owners are responsible to pay for solid waste, recycling, and organics service at 343
rates approved by the City Council.
Due to the possibility of waste accumulation and vermin infestation, LSI is not permitted to discontinue providing service for non-payment. Continual service also helps preserve property values and quality of life by reducing illegal dumping and blighted neighborhoods.
LSI has two billing cycles; residential accounts are billed quarterly, and commercial accounts are billed monthly. According to the Third Amended and Restated Agreement between the City of Livermore and LSI for Solid Waste, Recyclable Materials, and Compostable Materials Services (Franchise Agreement), if LSI does not receive payment after 30 days from the date of the invoice, a notice is sent to the account holder. If an account lapses to 60 days past due, a second notice, if applicable, is sent to the account holder. Concurrently, residential service is reduced to one 20-gallon garbage cart with no recycling or organics service. Commercial service is reduced to one 32-gallon garbage cart with no recycling or organics service. Collection calls to the account holder are documented and invoices including the outstanding amount are continued.
In addition to LSI’s collection efforts, the City of Livermore sends four notices to affected account holders advising of intent to assess their property. This year, the first notice was mailed on April 7, 2025. The second notice was mailed on April 25, 2025. The third notice was mailed on May 16, 2025. The fourth notice was mailed on June 20, 2025. All letters advised the account holder of the scheduled Public Hearing on July 14, 2025.
In previous years, both owner-occupied and tenant-occupied properties were the subject of assessments. This year, LSI opted to only assess owner-occupied accounts, listed in Exhibit A. For future assessments, LSI will either continue with this approach or begin sending past-due notices to both tenant-occupied and owner-occupied accounts.
Upon confirmation by the City Council, City staff will send the final assessment list to a consultant to verify addresses and then send the information to be placed on the County tax roll at a cost of approximately $500. All assessments are cleared in five years, or once a property is sold by the owner or Alameda County, and past due funds are paid to LSI.
As of the writing of this report, of the approximately 29,000 LSI accounts, 22 accounts are more than 12 months past due. These debts are unpaid charges from Fiscal Year 2023-2024 (7/2023 - 6/2024). There are 2 accounts scheduled for assessments this year that have been assessed in prior years. All 22 accounts are residential accounts that are more than 12 months past due.
The amount and number of accounts eligible for assessment may decrease after publication of this report since account holders may settle their account until 7:00 pm on the evening of the July 14, 2025 Public Hearing. This payment cutoff date is necessary in order for this assessment to be included in the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 County Tax Assessor’s billing.
If confirmed by the City Council, all outstanding debt that is more than 12 months overdue will be assigned by LSI to the City, for the City to pursue collections as provided for in Government Code section 25831 and Livermore Municipal Code section 8.08.160.
Staff recommends that the City Council consider protests and adopt a resolution confirming the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 assessments, directing staff to forward a finalized copy of the assessment report to the 344
County Tax Assessor.
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACTS
The net value of the assessments is approximately $18,465 which represents debts that are at least 12 months old. This will be the amount remitted to the City and passed through to LSI when received. In addition to administrative fees necessary to recover the cost of processing these assessments, the General Fund also receives an 11% franchise fee.
COMMUNITY PILLAR
3: Environmental Stewardship
GOAL
2: Manage the City’s solid waste contract and develop and implement the City’s recycling program ensuring compliance with state and local regulations
ATTACHMENTS
1. Resolution
2. Exhibit A - Property Assessment - Solid Waste and Recycling Prepared by: Anna Zamboanga
Recycling Specialist
Approved by:
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Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
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Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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1 RESOLUTION NO. _____
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION CONSIDERING AND OVERRULING OBJECTIONS AND
PROTESTS TO DELINQUENT SERVICE FEES AND CONFIRMING ASSESSMENTS – LIVERMORE SANITATION ACCOUNTS
The City initiated collection procedures for delinquent payments and penalties for waste collection services as authorized by Livermore Municipal Code section 8.08.160 and Government Code sections 38790.1 and 25831, which included causing notice of the hearing to be mailed to landowners for the properties listed in Exhibit A not less than 10 days before the public hearing to confirm the assessments.
On July 14, 2025, the City Council conducted a public hearing to hear any and all objections or protests by landowners liable to be assessed for delinquent fees, identified in the attached Exhibit A, for unpaid invoice amounts.
The City Clerk of the City of Livermore has, within the time required by law, prepared the assessment list and caused it to be posted in the same locations as the agenda for the City Council’s meeting on July 14, 2025, with the time shown when said list has been submitted to the City Council for confirmation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livermore as follows:
1. All objections and protests, if any, have been overruled by motion of the City Council.
2. The delinquencies and penalties listed in the attached Exhibit A are hereby confirmed by the City Council as submitted.
3. The outstanding amounts of overdue solid waste accounts with Livermore Sanitation Inc. shall become an assessment on the property for the unpaid invoiced amount and placed on the County tax roll.
4. The City Manager is authorized to take whatever actions are necessary and appropriate to carry out the purpose and intent of this Resolution.
On motion of Council Member __________, seconded by Council Member ______________, the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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1 RESOLUTION NO. _____
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ /s/ Jason Alcala________________ Deborah L. Elam Jason Alcala
City Clerk City Attorney
Exhibit A – Lien Assessments
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APN Service Address Potential Lien Amount
98-412-20 1716 PEDROZZI CMN $623.99
99B-8115-109 1981 CORIANDER CMN $426.6€
99-192-30 57 YELLOWSTONE WAY $623.99
98A-449-1 3916 DUKE WAY $897.45
98-388-86 720 LAUREL DR $442.34
98-349-28 1574 LOCUST ST $429.82
99A-1503-59 5417 LAWSON CT $429.82
98-395-2 �20 HANOVER ST $428.2�
99-187-40 868 TANAGER RD $621.64
99B-8115-10 6803 TIFFANY CMN $442.80
98-387-73 726 ORIOLE AVE $991.09
99B-8132-60 1054 FLURRY DR $567.30
99-302-73 1930 CAMELIA DR $820.05
98-223-4-2 625 N K ST $561.08
98A-416-19 388 PESTANA PL $676.22
99-307-25 791 WILLIAM DR $200.81
98-304-25-1 1374 OLIVINA AVE #BACK $1,402.78
99B-5207-93 5510 IDLEWILD $1,296.2€
98-227-1-13 556 N LIVERMORE AVE $1,236.77
97-148-22 1730 HEIDELBERG DR $899.19
98-395-68 �40 HANOVER ST $737.58
98-356-54 1923 VENTURA AVE $453.60
Property Assessment - Solid Waste
and Recycling
EXHIBIT A
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 6.2
DATE: July 14, 2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
FROM: Brent Smith, Community Development Director
SUBJECT: Public Hearing to receive and consider the Comprehensive Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code and establishment of Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23-001 and Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001)
RECOMMENDED ACTION
The Planning Commission and staff recommend the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution finding the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.21, 65852.24, 65912.114 and 65912.124;
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards;
3. Introduce an ordinance, and waive the first reading, repealing Development Code housing sections 6.02.030 Density Bonus, 6.03.060 Emergency Shelters, 6.03.070 Farmworker Housing,
6.03.080 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks, 6.03.120 Accessory Dwelling Units, and
10.06.050 Affordable Housing, and adopting a new “Part 11 Housing” chapter in the Development Code;
4. Introduce an ordinance, and waive the first reading, amending Development Code sections
9.07.020 Applicability, 9.07.030 (Table 9.3 Review Authority for Site Plan and Design Review),
9.07.040 Application Filing, Processing, and Review, of “Part 9 Permits and Approvals”, and sections 10.01.050 (Table 10.1 Subdivision Review Authorities), and 10.02.050 Tentative Map Public Hearing and Action of "Part 10 Subdivisions"; and
5. Introduce an ordinance, and waive the first reading, amending various Development Code sections for internal consistency with new “Part 11 Housing” and amendments to “Part 9 Permits and Approvals” and “Part 10 Subdivisions”.
SUMMARY
The Planning Commission and City staff recommend a comprehensive update of the Livermore Development Code (LDC) to incorporate various state housing laws, establish legally enforceable citywide Objective Design Standards applicable to multifamily residential and mixed-use residential 349
projects, and increase project review streamlining. In addition to compliance with state housing law, these changes help to implement policies contained in the City's adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element.
This project proposal includes the following primary components:
A new Part 11 Housing chapter in the LDC to provide the regulations, standards, and review procedures for various types of housing and mixed-use development projects in the city, and bring the LDC into compliance with state housing law;
New legally enforceable Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards for multifamily residential and mixed-use development projects in residential and commercial areas; Additional housing-related updates to the Development Code pertaining to project review streamlining and public noticing, consistent with Housing Element policy.
DISCUSSION
Background
As the availability of housing across California has failed to meet demand and concerns about housing affordability have increased, state legislation to spur and incentivize residential development has increased.
Beginning in 2015, the state began issuing regulations and passing new laws aimed at reducing barriers to housing production. The state has taken an increasingly active role in legislating the local housing permitting process since then and has passed over 100 new laws in just the past 5 years.
Changes in state law, including the adoption of Senate Bill 35 (2017), Senate Bill 330 (2019), and Assembly Bill 2011 (2022), require that for certain types of housing and mixed-use projects, jurisdictions may only consider objective criteria. This limits the City’s ability to evaluate projects using the 2004 Design Standards and Guidelines; however, state law still allows the City to enforce objective design standards that are measurable and verifiable against specific criteria, commonly understood by all who participate in the development process, and do not require interpretation or judgement.
Livermore's Design Standards and Guidelines were adopted in 2004, and the LDC was last comprehensively updated in 2010. In 2023, in conformance with state housing requirements, the City Council adopted Livermore's 2023-2031 Housing Element, which contains a series of policies that seek to implement and codify state housing law, further production of all housing types, streamline the housing permit review process, establish Objective Design Standards, and update the LDC.
After adoption of the Housing Element, the City Council authorized staff to enter into an agreement with a legal consultant, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, to assist in updating the City's codes and design standards to conform to state law. Staff has also worked with an outside volunteer design committee made up of local architects, urban designers, and planners to develop the Objective Design Standards.
This project is being funded in part by a grant of approximately $103,000 that the City received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) through the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) program.
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Project Description for Proposed Livermore Development Code (LDC) Amendments Part 11 Housing
Proposed LDC updates include a new draft LDC chapter entitled “Part 11 Housing” (see Attachment 13, Exhibit B), consisting of both entirely new chapters and chapters that previously existed in other parts of the Code that were re-written and relocated into Part 11 (Note: While the new Part 11 Housing does contain some previous sections of the LDC that have been relocated, Exhibit B displays all sections as new code (without strikethroughs or underlines) given the significant changes made to these sections).
The option to use a Development Agreement to deviate from certain affordable housing and design requirements was incorporated into Part 11 Sections 11.70 Affordable Housing and 11.60 Streamlined Review and Objective Design Standards, respectively, and the following are areas within the new Part 11 where substantive local discretion was exercised, as afforded by state housing law:
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Staff prepared objective historic regulations and design standards for ADUs, regulating features like building placement with respect to historic structures, color, materials, and usable open space. The City cannot limit ADUs to one-story or require greater setbacks for two-story ADUs; however, detached ADUs would be limited to between 16 and 20 feet in height, depending on roof pitch, and attached ADUs would be limited to 25 feet in height or the height limit that applies to the primary dwelling, whichever is lower. The proposed standards comply with state law without being more permissive than state law requires.
Two Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Splits (SB9 Units). Staff prepared objective standards and regulations to limit SB9 unit height to be no higher than the underlying zoning district height, to regulate building design and landscaping, and to prohibit projects on historic properties.
Residential Development in Non-Residential Zoning Districts. Staff drafted standards requiring at least 50% of ground floor square footage be dedicated to commercial and/or office use, for residential projects proposed in commercial or office districts.
Streamlined Review of Eligible Subdivisions. Parcels created pursuant to Eligible Subdivisions state law (SB 684) shall be approved ministerially and without a public hearing. This applies to projects with 10 or less parcels and 10 or less units in single or multi-family zones on urban infill sites. The resulting lots may be as small as 600 square feet, if located in multi-family zones, and as small as 1,200 square feet if located in single family zones. Based on available City discretion, staff is proposing to prohibit parcels created pursuant to Eligible Subdivisions from being further subdivided via Urban Lot Splits (SB 9) and from having ADUs/JADUs constructed on them (but they are allowed to have a home up to 1,750 sq. ft on the new lot). The draft section on Eligible Subdivisions is shown in Part 11, Chapter 11.69 of the proposed Development Code (Attachment 11, Exhibit B)
Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards
The project proposal also includes Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards document (see Attachment 10, Exhibit B). As proposed within the draft document, project applicants choose, based on the project location, to use one of the specified architectural styles, combined with one building form 351
and one frontage type. Projects would also be subject to various universally applicable “Universal Objective Design Standards”, relating to architecture, building form, site planning, and landscaping, regardless of specific architectural style, building form, frontage type, or geography.
As proposed in new “Part 11 Housing”, all multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects that contain more than 10 residential units, shall either:
1. Comply with all requirements of the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (MODS); or
2. Pursue an Alternative Design Plan.
The Alternative Design Plan would allow for a project to deviate from any objective design standard(s) of the MODS.
A project seeking an Alternative Design Plan must enter into a Development Agreement with the City, as authorized by the City Council to ensure the design deviations are acceptable to the City and that appropriate public benefits justify the deviation.
Permit Streamlining Amendments
Staff prepared draft amendments to the existing LDC in "Part 9 Permits and Approvals" and "Part 10 Subdivisions" (see Attachment 16, Exhibit B) to modify the City's existing development review authority requirements and streamline residential entitlement review. As proposed, certain projects that would currently require City Council review would require only Planning Commission review, and certain projects that currently require Planning Commission Review would only require staff-level review. In any case, the following provisions would apply:
Revised Review Authority
Staff is decision maker on projects of 39 units or less; Planning Commission is decision maker for projects of 40-149 units outside a Specific Plan or Neighborhood Plan and 40 units or more inside a Specific Plan or Neighborhood Plan; City Council is decision maker for projects of 150 units or more outside of a Specific Plan or Neighborhood Plan.
Any action or decision by the Commission, Historic Preservation Commission, Director, or Department staff in compliance with the LDC may be appealed, including by a Council Member acting as an individual;
All project entitlements shall be reviewed by the highest review authority for which review is required for any of the entitlements, as specified in the LDC; Projects within the Downtown Specific Plan with proposed height exceptions taller than 3 floors/45 feet are subject to Planning Commission and City Council Review; and, The Planning Commission, and City Council as applicable (project appeal), shall be the review authority for any Administrative Design Review that requires a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Negative Declaration or Environmental Impact Report.
Based on direction from the Planning Commission, staff incorporated new draft public noticing requirements for staff-level residential development applications received by the City. It requires applicants to post a physical sign notice of application at the project site. The sign notice would be either 4 square foot or 32 square feet, depending on the size of the project site. 352
Internal Consistency Amendments
Finally, staff prepared a list of various LDC amendments (see Attachment 19, Exhibit B) required for internal code consistency with new “Part 11 Housing” and amendments to “Part 9 Permits and Approvals” and “Part 10 Subdivisions”. This includes renumbering existing Part 11 Definitions to Part 12, and existing Part 12 Zoning Map to Part 13, among other changes.
PLANNING COMMISSION
At a publicly noticed Planning Commission Study Session on May 6, 2025, staff presented the draft framework for the Comprehensive Housing Update and Citywide Objective Design Standards and summarized various applicable state laws (see Attachment 4 (Staff Report) and Attachment 5 (Meeting Minutes)). Staff recommended the Planning Commission receive the staff report and provide discussion and direction.
The Commission provided feedback and reached consensus supporting the overall draft framework of the code updates. The Planning Commission had specific comments and discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units, staff-level approval of residential projects and how neighbors and decisionmakers will be informed, and the proposed architectural styles.
At a noticed Planning Commission Public Hearing on June 3, 2025, staff presented complete drafts of the Comprehensive LDC Housing Update and Citywide Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards to the Planning Commission for review and feedback and proposed the Planning Commission recommend the project for City Council approval. (See Attachment 1 Staff Report, and Attachment 2 Draft Meeting Minutes.
Planning Commission recommended the City Council approve the Comprehensive LDC Housing Update and Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards with the following changes, which have been incorporated by staff.
Add language to the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards Introduction Section that Part 11 prevails over the other parts of the LDC;
Add to the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards Glossary Section definitions for “California Native species,” “Invasive species,” and “Pollinators”; Add a note to Table 9.3 of the LDC referencing the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards and its applicable projects; and
Modify Chapter 11.50 "Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits" (11.50.040.b.2.c) to indicate, “Height. Each unit shall meet the standards of the underlying zoning district”.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
On the day of the June 3 Planning Commission meeting, the Planning Division received a comment letter pertaining to new Chapter 11.30: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) (see Attachment 3) and a comment letter pertaining to Chapter 11.50: Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits (see Attachment 3). Both letters were sent by the same organization.
Information presented in the letter pertaining to Chapter 11.50 prompted staff to recommend that Planning Commission recommend the following change:
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Modify Chapter 11.50 "Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits" (11.50.040.b.2.c) to indicate, “Height. Each unit shall meet the standards of the underlying zoning district”.
Regarding the letter pertaining to Chapter 11.30, staff finds draft Chapter 11.30 to be consistent with State law and guidance contained in the California Department of Housing and Community Development Accessory Dwelling Unit Handbook (January 2025), since draft Chapter 11.30 contains Section
11.30.030 "Circumstance Under Which Compliance is Not Required", which specifies that under no circumstance shall a requirement of the Chapter prohibit the development of the specific Accessory Dwelling Units, and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, guaranteed by State law.
No other public comments were received in writing or delivered at either of the two Planning Commission meetings.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
The project is consistent with Livermore’s General Plan Housing Element and implements the following policies:
Policy 1.3: Update the Development Code to simplify standards, expand opportunities for a greater variety of housing types, and maintain consistency with State law.
A: Continue to facilitate development of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) by maintaining standards that are consistent with State law.
E: Establish standards consistent with Senate Bill 9 to allow ministerial two-unit residential developments and lot splits in single-family zones.
Establish Objective Design Standards to facilitate streamlined project permitting.
Policy 1.4: Reduce governmental constraints on housing development through permit streamlining, reasonable development fees, and transparent and accessible information.
A: Identify opportunities to streamline permitting processes, including ministerial approvals.
CLIMATE ACTION PLAN CONSISTENCY
Standards contained within the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards that are relevant to the City’s Climate Action Plan strategies are denoted with a grape leaf symbol within the document.
The standards promote environmental sustainability, climate resiliency, and public safety. The standards are intended to reduce the urban heat island effect, mitigate wildfire risks, improve air quality, and enhance overall community well-being by incorporating climate-responsive strategies into site and building design.
The standards are consistent with and advance key objectives in the Livermore General Plan, the Climate Action Plan, the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Livermore Fire Code. They support the City’s broader goals of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and hazard mitigation by embedding resiliency and health-promoting features into the development process.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant 354
to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.21, 65852.24, 65912.114 and 65912.124. The adoption of local ordinance and objective design standards, by themselves, do not dictate development and present no possibility of a significant impact on the environment.
FISCAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE IMPACT
The consultant contract costs for the project were funded 58% by the City's General Fund and 42% by a grant from HCD. Codifying and simplifying numerous state laws into a single document, streamlining review procedures, establishing easy to follow objective design standards, and increasing legal clarity around each law will increase efficiency for the City and those seeking to build housing in the City.
COMMUNITY PILLAR
1: A Safe Community That Thrives
GOAL
14: Update development standards, codes, and ordinances.
GUIDING DOCUMENTS
General Plan and Development Code
ATTACHMENTS
1. Planning Commission Staff Report - June 3, 2025
2. Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes - June 3, 2025
3. Planning Commission Public Comments - June 3, 2025
4. Planning Commission Study Session Staff Report - May 6, 2025
5. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - May 6, 2025
6. Resolution - CEQA
7. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 17-25
8. Resolution - MODS
9. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 18-25
10. Exhibit B - MODS
11. Ordinance - Part 11
12. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 19-25
13. Exhibit B - Part 11
14. Ordinance - Permit Streamlining
15. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 20-25
16. Exhibit B - Permit Streamlining
17. Ordinance - Internal Consistency
18. Exhibit A - Resolution No. 21-25
19. Exhibit B - Internal Consistency
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Prepared by: Steve Riley
Planning Manager
Approved by:
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Marianna A. Burch
City Manager
Fiscal Review by:
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Tina Olson
Administrative Services Director
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 5.1
DATE: June 3, 2025
TO: Chairperson and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Steve Riley, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Comprehensive Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code and Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23- 001 and Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001).
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolutions recommending the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution finding the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.21, 65852.24, 65912.114 and 65912.124;
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards;
3. Adopt an ordinance repealing Development Code housing sections 6.02.030 Density Bonus,
6.03.060 Emergency Shelters, 6.03.070 Farmworker Housing, 6.03.080 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks, 6.03.120 Accessory Dwelling Units, and 10.06.050 Affordable Housing, and adopting a new “Part 11 Housing” chapter in the Development Code pertaining to all forms of housing;
4. Adopt an ordinance amending Development Code sections 9.07.020 Applicability, 9.07.030 (Table
9.3 Review Authority For Site Plan and Design Review), 9.07.040 Application Filing, Processing, and Review, of “Part 9 Permits and Approvals”, and sections 10.01.050 (Table 10.1 Subdivision Review Authorities), and 10.02.050 Tentative Map Public Hearing and Action of "Part 10 Subdivisions", to increase project review streamlining; and
5. Adopt an ordinance amending various Development Code sections for internal consistency with new “Part 11 Housing” and amendments to “Part 9 Permits and Approvals” and “Part 10 Subdivisions”.
SUMMARY
City staff is proposing a comprehensive update of the Livermore Development Code (LDC) to incorporate various state housing laws, increase project review streamlining, and establish citywide Objective Design Standards applicable to multifamily residential and mixed-use residential projects.
These changes help to further implement policies in the City's adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element.
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This project proposal includes the following primary components:
A new housing chapter in the LDC to provide the regulations, standards, and review procedures for various types of housing and mixed-use development projects in the city, and bring the LDC into compliance with state housing law;
New Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards for specific types of multifamily residential and mixed-use development projects in residential and commercial areas; Additional housing-related updates to the Development Code, not required by state law, pertaining to project review streamlining and public noticing consistent with Housing Element policy.
DISCUSSION
Background
As the availability of housing across California and the nation has failed to meet demand and concerns about housing affordability have increased, state legislation to spur and incentivize residential development has increased.
Beginning in 2015, the state began issuing regulations and passing new laws aimed at reducing barriers to housing production. The state has taken an increasingly active role in legislating the local housing permitting process since then and has passed over 100 new laws in just the past 5 years. The City is obligated to follow state law and should therefore periodically modify its policies and standards to be consistent with state law.
Livermore's Design Standards and Guidelines were adopted in 2004, and the Development Code was last comprehensively updated in 2010. In 2023, in conformance with state housing laws, the City Council adopted Livermore's 2023-2031 Housing Element, which contains a series of policies that seek to implement and codify state housing law, further production of all housing types, streamline the housing permit review process, establish Objective Design Standards, and update the LDC.
After adoption of the Housing Element, the City Council authorized staff to enter into an agreement with a legal consultant, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, to assist in updating the City's codes and design standards to conform to state law. Staff has also worked with an outside volunteer design committee made up of local architects, urban designers, and planners to develop the Objective Design Standards.
This project is being funded in part by a grant of approximately $103,000.00 the City has received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) through the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) program.
Planning Commission Study Session
At a publicly noticed Study Session that occurred on May 6, 2025, staff presented the draft framework for the Comprehensive Housing Update and Citywide Objective Design Standards to the Planning Commission and summarized various applicable state laws (see Attachment 6 May 6, 2025 Study Session Staff Report). Staff recommended the Planning Commission receive the staff report and provide ATTACHMENT 1
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discussion and direction on the following:
1. The areas of local discretion afforded in state housing law;
2. The proposed Development Agreement pathways for affordable housing and design;
3. The proposed review authority framework for permit streamlining;
4. The applicability of the Objective Design Standards; and
5. The proposed Objective Design Standard architectural styles, building forms, and frontage types.
The Commission provided feedback and reached consensus supporting the overall draft framework, as well as staff’s general recommendations related to the above. The Planning Commission had specific comments and discussion on Accessory Dwelling Units, staff level approval of residential projects and how neighbors and decision makers will be informed, and architectural styles. Staff have incorporated Planning Commission's recommendations into the draft LDC update.
Comprehensive Development Code Update
New Housing Chapter - Part 11
Staff has incorporated feedback received at the Study Session into a new draft LDC chapter entitled “Part 11 Housing” (see Attachment 4), to provide regulations, standards, and review procedures for various types of housing and mixed-use development projects in the city and bring the LDC into compliance with state housing law. Note that while the new Part 11 Housing does contain some previous sections of the Development Code that have been relocated, Attachment 4 displays all sections as new code (without strikethroughs or underlines) given the significant changes made to even those topics that previously existed in the LDC under a different section.
The option to use a Development Agreement to deviate from certain affordable housing and design requirements, as discussed in the Study Session staff report, have been included in draft Part 11 Sections 11.70 Affordable Housing and 11.60 Streamlined Review and Objective Design Standards, respectively. The following are areas within new Part 11 where staff exercised substantive local discretion, as afforded by state housing law, in draft standards and regulations:
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). The City has discretion to create objective standards related to usable open space, building design, and historic resources, as long as the standards don't prohibit a detached ADU of a maximum of 800 square feet with a minimum of 4’ side and rear setbacks.
Discretion exercised: Staff has drafted objective historic regulations and design standards for ADUs, regulating features like building placement with respect to historic structures, color, materials, and usable open space.
Two Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Splits (SB9 Units). The City has discretion to create objective standards and regulations related to height, historic resources, building design, and landscape design, as long as the standards generally don't prohibit the development of two units of at least 800 square feet each.
Discretion exercised: Staff has drafted objective standards and regulations to limit SB9 units to single story, to regulate building design and landscaping, and to prohibit projects on historic properties.
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Residential Development in Non-Residential Zoning Districts. The City has discretion to create standards related to ground-floor uses.
Discretion exercised: Staff drafted standards requiring at least 50% of ground floor square footage be dedicated to commercial and/or office use, for residential projects proposed in commercial or office districts.
Streamlined Review of Eligible Subdivisions. The City has discretion to prohibit parcels created pursuant to Eligible Subdivisions from being further subdivided by an Urban Lot Split (SB9), and/or having Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and/or Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) constructed on these parcels. Parcels created pursuant to Eligible Subdivisions may be as small as 600 square feet, if located in multifamily zones, and as small as 1,200 square feet if located in single family zones.
Discretion exercised: Staff has drafted regulations prohibiting parcels created pursuant to Eligible Subdivisions from being further subdivided via Urban Lot Splits and from having ADUs/JADUs constructed on them.
Project Review Streamlining and Public Noticing
Staff has also prepared additional draft amendments to the existing LDC in "Part 9 Permits and Approvals" and "Part 10 Subdivisions" (see Attachment 5) to modify the City's existing development review authority requirements and streamline residential entitlement review. As proposed, certain projects that would currently require City Council review would require only Planning Commission review, certain projects that currently require Planning Commission Review would only require staff-level review, and certain projects that currently require a staff-level planning entitlement would only require a building permit (with Planning’s ministerial review). New draft public noticing requirements for residential development applications received by the City are also being proposed by staff to ensure the community will be informed about residential projects reviewed at staff level and/or projects for which a public hearing is not required.
The draft amendments in Part 9 and Part 10 described above constitute the staff proposed review authority framework for permit streamlining.
Finally, staff has prepared a list of various LDC amendments (see Attachment 6) required for internal code consistency with new “Part 11 Housing” and amendments to “Part 9 Permits and Approvals” and “Part 10 Subdivisions”. This includes renumbering existing Part 11 Definitions to Part 12, and existing Part 12 Zoning Map to Part 13, among other changes.
Objective Design Standards
Staff has prepared Objective Design Standards that will apply to all multifamily residential development proposals containing more than ten (10) residential units. Changes in state law, including the adoption of Senate Bill 35 (2017), Senate Bill 330 (2019), and Assembly Bill 2011 (2022), require that for certain types of housing and mixed-use projects, jurisdictions may only consider objective criteria. This limits the City’s ability to evaluate projects using the 2004 Design Standards and Guidelines; however, state law still allows the City to enforce objective design standards that are measurable and verifiable against specific criteria, commonly understood by all who participate in the development process, and do not require interpretation or judgement.
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Staff has incorporated feedback received at the Study Session into a draft Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards document (see Attachment 3). As proposed within the draft document, project applicants shall choose, based on the project location, to use one of the specified architectural styles, combined with one building form and one frontage type. Projects would also be subject to various universally applicable “Universal Objective Design Standards”, relating to architecture, building form, site planning, and landscaping, regardless of specific architectural style, building form, frontage type, or geography.
As proposed in new “Part 11 Housing”, all multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects that contain more than 10 residential units, shall either:
1. Comply with all requirements of the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (MODS); or
2. Pursue an Alternative Design Plan.
The Alternative Design Plan would allow for a project to deviate from any objective design standard(s) of the MODS.
A project seeking an Alternative Design Plan shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City, as authorized by the City Council.
Environmental Determination
The project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.21, 65852.24, 65912.114 and 65912.124.
ATTACHMENTS
1. May 6 Study Session Staff Report
2. Resolution - CEQA
3. Resolution - MODS
3. Exhibit A - MODS
4. Resolution - Part 11
4. Exhibit A - Part 11
5. Resolution - Project Review and Public Noticing
5. Exhibit A - Code Amendments
6. Resolution - Code Consistency Amendments
6. Exhibit A - Code Consistency Amendments
Prepared by: Turhan Sonmez
Associate Planner
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DRAFT MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
JUNE 3, 2025
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REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER – The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Yolanda Fintschenko at 7:00 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Chairperson Yolanda Fintschenko, Vice Chairperson Tracy Kronzak, and Commissioner Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Nadine Horner, Commissioner Charity Steele.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Fintschenko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. OPEN FORUM
Chairperson Fintschenko opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
Chair Fintschenko requested the Planning Commission reconsider the language in the May 6, 2025 meeting minutes to include "Chair Fintschenko and Vice Chair Kronzak concur with Chair Anderson allowing staff approval of up to 39 units.”
ON THE MOTION OF COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR KRONZAK AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR INCLUDING THE
REVISED LANGUAGE TO ITEM 3.1:
3.1 Approval of the May 6, 2025, Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes.
4. PROJECT REVIEW – NONE
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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5.1 Comprehensive Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code and Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23-001 and Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001).
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt the attached resolutions recommending the City Council:
1. Adopt a resolution finding the project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3) and Government Code Sections 65852.2, 65852.21,
65852.24, 65912.114 and 65912.124;
2. Adopt a resolution approving the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards;
3. Adopt an ordinance repealing Development Code housing sections
6.02.030 Density Bonus, 6.03.060 Emergency Shelters, 6.03.070 Farmworker Housing, 6.03.080 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks, 6.03.120 Accessory Dwelling Units, and 10.06.050 Affordable Housing, and adopting a new “Part 11 Housing” chapter in the Development Code pertaining to all forms of housing;
4. Adopt an ordinance amending Development Code sections
9.07.020 Applicability, 9.07.030 (Table 9.3 Review Authority For Site Plan and Design Review), 9.07.040 Application
Filing, Processing, and Review, of “Part 9 Permits and
Approvals”, and sections 10.01.050 (Table 10.1 Subdivision Review Authorities), and 10.02.050 Tentative Map Public Hearing and Action of "Part 10 Subdivisions", to increase project review streamlining; and
5. Adopt an ordinance amending various Development Code sections for internal consistency with new “Part 11 Housing” and amendments to “Part 9 Permits and Approvals” and
“Part 10 Subdivisions”.
ON THE MOTION OF VICE CHAIR KRONZAK, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVED THE STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS WITH THE
FOLLOWING CHANGES: INDICATE PART 11 PREVAILS OVER OTHER PARTS
OF THE LIVERMORE DEVELOPMENT CODE (LDC) UNDER THE MIXED-USE
AND MULTIFAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS (MODS)
INTRODUCTION SECTION; ADD DEFINITIONS FOR “CALIFORNIA NATIVE SPECIES,” “INVASIVE SPECIES,” AND “POLLINATORS” UNDER GLOSSARY SECTION OF MODS; ADD A NOTE REFERENCING THE MODS AND
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UNDER SECTION 11.50.040.B.2.c.; DIRECT STAFF TO PREPARE AN
INFORMATIONAL HANDOUT REGARDING USE OF THE MODS AND OTHER RELATED DOCUMENTS AFTER PROJECT ADOPTION; AND ADD
“SUBSTANTIAL CONFORMANCE” TO CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTIONS
RECOMMENDING MODS APPROVAL, PART 11, PROJECT REVIEW AND PUBLIC NOTICING, AND CODE CONSISTENCY AMENDMENTS; AND
ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:
Resolution 17-25 Finding that the Comprehensive Housing update to the Livermore Development Code and Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards are exempt from the provisions of The California Environmental Quality Act
Resolution 18-25 Recommending approval of Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001 for the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards Resolution 19-25 Recommending approval of Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23-001 for a Comprehensive Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code
Resolution 20-25 Recommending approval of Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23-001 for housing-related updates to the Development Code pertaining to Project Review Streamlining and Public Noticing
Resolution 21-25 Recommending approval of Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23-001 for various Development Code Amendments to ensure internal consistency
6. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION – NONE.
7. MATTERS INITIATED BY PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF
The Planning Commission directed staff to review the feasibility of a bus stop being installed at North end of Portola Avenue and Lincoln Avenue.
Planning Manager Steve Riley stated staff will review and discuss with Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA).
8. ADJOURNMENT – at 8:49 pm to a Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chambers, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
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Jun 3, 2025
City of Livermore
1016 S. Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA 94550
Re: Proposed Amendments to City’s ADU Ordinance
By email: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
Dear Livermore Planning Commission,
The California Housing Defense Fund (“CalHDF”) submits this letter as a public comment for the Planning Commission meeting of June 3, 2025 regarding item 5.1, the Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code. Specifically, CalHDF writes to comment on the proposed amendments to the City’s regulations for ADUs and JADUs.
The City’s proposed ADU regulations fail to comply with state law in several ways, and the City should address these issues before adopting the ordinance.
Background
The law gives local governments authority to enact zoning ordinances that implement a variety of development standards on ADUs. (Gov. Code, § 66314.) The standards in these local ordinances are limited by state law so as not to overly restrict ADU development. (See id.) Separately from local ADU ordinances, Government Code section 66323 establishes a narrower set of ADU types that local governments have a ministerial duty to approve. “Notwithstanding Sections 66314 to 66322 ... a local agency shall ministerially approve” these types of ADUs. (Id. at subd. (a).) This means that ADUs that satisfy the minimal requirements of section 66323 must be approved regardless of any contrary provisions of the local ADU ordinance. (Ibid.) Local governments may not impose their own standards on such ADUs. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b) [“A local agency shall not impose any objective development or design standard that is not authorized by this section upon any accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements of any of paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a).”].) 2221 Broadway, PH1, Oakland, CA 94612
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In addition, ADUs that qualify for the protections of Government Code section 66323, like other ADUs, must be processed by local governments within 60 days of a complete permit application submittal. (Gov. Code, § 66317, subd. (a).) State law also prohibits creating regulations on ADU development not explicitly allowed by state law. Government Code Section 66315 states, “No additional standards, other than those provided in Section 66314, shall be used or imposed, including an owner-occupant requirement, except that a local agency may require that the property may be used for rentals of terms 30 days or longer.”
Impermissible Application of Standards to 66323 ADUs
City code section 11.30.030(A) states that no requirement of that chapter will prohibit the development of certain ADUs. These ADUs are obviously the type described by Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a).
However, City code section 11.30.030(B) states the following: “Standards that prohibit the development described in this section shall be relaxed only to the degree needed to allow the development. All other standards shall continue to comply.” However, for Government Code section 66323 ADUs, state law does not allow the City to apply any local development or design regulations. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b).) Beyond the fact that Government Code section 66323, subdivision (b) does not permit the City to apply local standards to section 66323 ADUs, City code section 11.30.030 is also not objective. State law only allows local agencies to impose objective standards on ADUs. (Gov.
Code, § 66314, subd. (b)(1).) The language of code section 11.30.030 is unclear as to which local regulations will be relaxed or what it means to relax a standard “only to the degree needed to allow the development.” (City code § 11.30.030(B).) This seems to allow city staff total discretion to decide which standards should be applied to section 66323 ADUs, and which should be waived.
“What design, zoning, or other local standards can be imposed on 66323 Units? A local agency may not impose development or design standards, including both local standards and standards found in State ADU Law, on 66323 Units that are not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subds. (a), (b).) This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.).
This means that the City must exempt section 66323 ADUs from all local standards not explicitly listed in Government Code section 66323. The City cannot decide to selectively 2 of 6
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apply some local standards to section 66323 ADUs - rather, the City may not apply any local standards.
Because of the specific phrasing of this code section, a number of other code sections fail to comply with state law, as discussed infra.
Impermissible Parking Requirements
City code section 11.30.060(H) imposes off-street parking requirements on ADUs, less certain exceptions. Because of the phrasing of code section 11.30.030(B), this means that code section 11.30.060(H) applies parking requirements to Government Code section 66323 ADUs.
However, as discussed supra, the City may not impose any development standards on ADUs eligible for the protections of Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a) beyond the height and setback requirements specified by state law. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b).) This means that the City may not impose any off-street parking requirements on such ADUs.
“What design, zoning, or other local standards can be imposed on 66323 Units? A local agency may not impose development or design standards, including both local standards and standards found in State ADU Law, on 66323 Units that are not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subds. (a), (b).) This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.).
The City should amend the code to eliminate this off-street parking requirement, as it is clearly forbidden by state law.
Impermissible Location Requirement For ADUs
City code section 11.30.060(L) requires that ADUs be located to the rear of the primary dwelling unit. Because of the phrasing of code section 11.30.030(B), this means that code section 11.30.060(L) applies this location requirement to Government Code section 66323 ADUs.
However, as discussed supra, the City may not impose any development standards on ADUs eligible for the protections of Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a) beyond the height and setback requirements specified by state law. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b).) This means that the City may not impose any location requirements on such ADUs.
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“What design, zoning, or other local standards can be imposed on 66323 Units? A local agency may not impose development or design standards, including both local standards and standards found in State ADU Law, on 66323 Units that are not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subds. (a), (b).) This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.).
The City should amend the code to eliminate this location requirement, as it is clearly forbidden by state law.
Impermissible Design Standards
City code sections 11.30.070(A)(2) and (A)(3) impose door location requirements on ADUs.
City code section 11.30.070(B) requires stairwells to be enclosed. City code section
11.30.070(C) regulates balconies, decks, and roof decks developed in conjunction with ADUs.
City code section 11.30.070(D)(1) requires a detached ADU to match the design characteristics of the primary dwelling unit. City code section 11.30.070(E) imposes historic preservation regulations on detached and conversion ADUs. Because of the phrasing of code section
11.30.030(B), all these various code requirements are applicable to section 66323 ADUs.
However, as discussed supra, the City may not impose any design development standards on ADUs eligible for the protections of Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a) beyond the height and setback requirements specified by state law. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b).) This means that the City may not impose any location requirements on such ADUs.
Government Code section 66323, subdivision (b) is very clear on this point: “A local agency shall not impose any objective development or design standard that is not authorized by this section upon any accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements of any of paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a).”
“What design, zoning, or other local standards can be imposed on 66323 Units? A local agency may not impose development or design standards, including both local standards and standards found in State ADU Law, on 66323 Units that are not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subds. (a), (b).) This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.).
The City should amend the code to specify that none of these provisions are applicable to section 66323 ADUs.
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Impermissible Foundation Requirement
City code section 11.30.110(B) mandates that “Pre-manufactured [sic] ADUs must be anchored to a continuous foundation as prescribed by the building code or anchored to a continuous foundation designed by a CA registered engineer.” Because of the phrasing of code section 11.30.030(B), this means that code section 11.30.110(B) applies this foundation requirement to Government Code section 66323 ADUs.
As the City must be aware, manufactured housing is regulated by the federal HUD code, not by state building code. Government Code section 66313, subdivision (a)(2) allows a manufactured home, as defined by section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code, to serve as an ADU. Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code states that a manufactured home is “designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities …”
As discussed supra, the City may not impose any development standards on ADUs eligible for the protections of Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a) beyond the height and setback requirements specified by state law. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b).) This means that the City may not impose this foundation requirement on section 66323 ADUs.
Government Code section 66323, subdivision (b): “A local agency shall not impose any objective development or design standard that is not authorized by this section upon any accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements of any of paragraphs (1) to (4), inclusive, of subdivision (a).”
“What design, zoning, or other local standards can be imposed on 66323 Units? A local agency may not impose development or design standards, including both local standards and standards found in State ADU Law, on 66323 Units that are not specifically listed in Government Code section 66323. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subds. (a), (b).) This includes, but is not limited to, parking, height, setbacks, or other zoning provisions (e.g., lot size, open space, floor area ratio, etc.).
The City should amend the code to specify that the foundation requirement does not apply to section 66323 ADUs.
Impermissible Restriction on Utilities Connections
City code section 11.30.110(C) forbids separate utility connections, including water, sewer, and power, to an ADU. Because of the phrasing of code section 11.30.030(B), this means that code section 11.30.110(C) applies this regulation to Government Code section 66323 ADUs. 5 of 6
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As discussed supra, the City may not impose any development standards on ADUs eligible for the protections of Government Code section 66323, subdivision (a) beyond the height and setback requirements specified by state law. (Gov. Code, § 66323, subd. (b).) This means that the City may not forbid separate utility connections for such ADUs.
It is also unclear why the City would wish to forbid these connections. Separate connections are clearly contemplated by Government Code section 66324, subdivision (d), which forbids a city from mandating them unless the ADU is developed with a new single family home or if the ADU is to be sold separately.
The public purpose of this prohibition is unclear, unless the City is attempting to institute a backdoor prohibition of all separate ADU sales, in spite of the fact that they are explicitly authorized by Government Code section 66341.
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CalHDF appreciates the City’s effort to implement state law governing ADU construction.
However, the City should amend its ordinance to ensure that it complies with state law.
CalHDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission includes advocating for increased access to housing for Californians at all income levels, including low-income households. You may learn more about CalHDF at www.calhdf.org.
Sincerely,
Dylan Casey
CalHDF Executive Director
James M. Lloyd
CalHDF Director of Planning and Investigations
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Jun 3, 2025
City of Livermore
1016 S. Livermore Ave
Livermore, CA 94550
Re: Proposed Amendments to City’s SB 9 Ordinance
By email: [email protected]
Cc: [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected];
Dear Livermore Planning Commission,
The California Housing Defense Fund (“CalHDF”) submits this letter as a public comment for the Planning Commission meeting of June 3, 2025 regarding item 5.1, the Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code. Specifically, CalHDF writes to comment on the proposed amendments to the City’s regulations for SB 9 projects.
Numerous portions of the proposed code appear to place more stringent standards on SB 9 projects than what is otherwise applicable in the city code. However, SB 450 amended the law to forbid local agencies from imposing standards on SB 9 projects not otherwise applicable to projects within that zoning district. Government Code section 65852.21, subdivision (b)(3):
A local agency shall not impose objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards that do not apply uniformly to development within the underlying zone. This subdivision shall not prevent a local agency from adopting or imposing objective zoning standards, objective subdivision standards, and objective design standards on development authorized by this section if those standards are more permissive than applicable standards within the underlying zone.
Code section 11.50.040(B)(2)(c) imposes a special height limit of one story and 18 feet on SB 9 units. Additionally, Code section 11.50.040(C) imposes a host of design requirements on SB 9 projects.
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It is unclear why the City would propose the special height limit on SB 9 projects, which are more likely to be two stories because of their smaller lots, unless the only purpose is to discourage SB 9 developments.
As discussed above, the City may not impose regulations on SB 9 projects that are more stringent than what is allowed by the underlying zoning. The City should therefore amend the proposed code to remove these requirements.
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CalHDF appreciates the City’s effort to implement state law governing SB 9 units. However, the City should amend its ordinance to ensure that it complies with state law.
CalHDF is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation whose mission includes advocating for increased access to housing for Californians at all income levels, including low-income households. You may learn more about CalHDF at www.calhdf.org.
Sincerely,
Dylan Casey
CalHDF Executive Director
James M. Lloyd
CalHDF Director of Planning and Investigations
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PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ITEM NO. 6.2
DATE: May 6, 2025
TO: Chairperson and Members of the Planning Commission
FROM: Steve Riley, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: Draft framework for the Comprehensive Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code and Citywide Objective Design Standards.
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the Planning Commission receive the report and provide discussion and direction on the following:
1. The areas of local discretion afforded in State Housing Law;
2. The proposed Development Agreement pathways for affordable housing and design;
3. The proposed review authority framework for permit streamlining;
4. The applicability of the Objective Design Standards; and
5. The proposed Objective Design Standard architectural styles, building forms, and frontage types
SUMMARY
Staff is conducting a comprehensive update of the Livermore Development Code to incorporate various state housing laws, pertaining to various types of housing in the City, and to establish citywide Objective Design Standards that apply to streamlined residential and mixed-use projects.
This project will implement the City's General Plan Housing Element and specifically produce:
Comprehensive Code updates to bring the Livermore Development Code into full compliance with state housing law;
New Livermore Objective Design Standards to supplement the City’s existing objective and subjective residential design criteria, and ensure full compliance with Senate Bills 35 and 330; and, A new housing chapter in the Development Code ("Part 11 Housing") pertaining to all forms of housing in Livermore.
Staff is also proposing additional housing-related updates to the Development Code, not required by State law, pertaining to the provision of affordable housing and project review streamlining, in support of Livermore's General Plan Housing Element.
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This project is being partially funded by a California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) grant of approximately $100,000 through the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) program.
DISCUSSION
Background
The State of California has recognized the high costs of housing in California, where California residents cannot afford suitable housing, and has determined California is in a housing crisis. The state estimates California cities and counties must plan for over 300,000 homes annually, but have only permitted about a third of that each year. In order to address the shortfall, the state has taken an increasingly active role in legislating the local housing permitting process. Although California has had a range of state housing requirements for decades, beginning in 2015, the state began issuing a series of regulations and passing a range of new laws aimed at reducing barriers to housing production. Over the past five years, the state has passed over 100 new housing laws that impact local governments.
In 2023, in conformance with state housing laws, the City Council adopted Livermore's 2023-2031 Housing Element. The Housing Element contains a series of policies that seek to implement and codify state housing law, further production of all housing types, streamline the housing permit review process, establish Objective Design Standards, and update the Livermore Development Code. In 2023, the City Council also authorized staff to enter into an agreement with a legal consultant, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger, to assist in updating the City's codes and design standards to conform to state law.
Staff has also worked with an outside volunteer design committee made up of local architects, urban designers, and planners to develop the Objective Design Standards.
Livermore's Design Standards and Guidelines were adopted in 2004, and the Development Code was last comprehensively updated in 2010, prior to the state's adoption of new housing laws and prior to Livermore's 2023-2031 Housing Element. Therefore, staff is proposing: 1) a comprehensive Development Code update that would codify each of the new housing laws and bring the Development Code into full compliance with state requirements; and 2) new Citywide Objective Design Standards for streamlined housing and mixed-use development projects.
Comprehensive Development Code Update
The Comprehensive Development Code update would ensure Livermore's local standards comply with state laws, are consistent with the Livermore Housing Element, and provide certainty for staff, developers, and the public. The update would also clarify the development process for a range of different project types, and allow the City to exercise local discretion in key areas, as described below.
The update contains four primary components: compliance with state laws, updates to Livermore's Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance, permit streamlining, and a variety of other consistency cleanups.
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implementing the following State laws. In general, the City is required to implement state law as written, with a few areas of discretion as identified below in this section.
Permit Streamlining Act (Gov’t Code § 65920 et seq.)
Housing Accountability Act (Gov’t Code § 65589.5 and 65589.6) Housing Crisis Act (SB 330)
Accessory Dwelling Units (Gov’t Code § 66310 through § 66342, and AB 345, AB 3182, AB 68, AB 881, SB 13, AB 587, AB 670, AB 671, AB 2221, and SB 897) Density Bonus Law (Gov’t Code § 65915 – 65918)
Two Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Splits (Gov’t Code § 65852.21 and § 66411.7 and SB 9)
Multifamily/Mixed Use in Residential Zoning Districts (SB35/423) Multifamily/Mixed Use in Non-Residential Zoning Districts (AB 2011) Supportive Housing (Gov’t Code §§ 65650 through 65656 and AB 2162) Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education (Gov’t Code § 65913.16 and SB 4) Adaptive Reuse (Gov’t Code § 65913.12 and AB 1490)
Low Barrier Navigation Centers (Gov’t Code §§ 65660 through 65666) Emergency Shelters (Gov’t Code § 65583)
Agricultural Employee Housing (Health and Safety Code §17021.6 and 17021.8) Residential Development on Non-Residential Properties (Gov’t Code § 65852.24 and SB 6) Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks (Health and Safety Code §§ 18300 through 18307) Streamlined Review in Non-Residential Zoning Districts (Gov’t Code § 65912.100 through § 65912.130)
Streamlined Review in Residential Zoning Districts (Gov’t Code § 65913.4) Streamlined Review of Eligible Subdivisions (Gov’t Code § 65852.28, § 65913.4.5, and § 66499.41)
Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Objective Design Standards (SB 35 and SB 330) A summary of each of the new housing laws is provided in Attachment 1. While the proposed Development Code update is largely procedural and concerned with ensuring the Development Code is consistent with state law, the following are areas where the City has some discretion in implementation of the laws. The section below also includes staff's recommended action on each area of discretion.
Accessory Dwelling Units:
The City has discretion to create objective standards related to landscape design, building design, and historic resources, as long as the standards don't prohibit a detached ADU of a maximum of 800 square feet with a minimum of 4’ side and rear setbacks.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends establishing objective historic and design standards for ADUs, regulating features like color, materials, and landscaping.
Density Bonus Law
The City can grant a greater density bonus than state law requires or a proportionally lower density bonus if the development does not satisfy the law’s requirements. The City could incorporate this additional bonus into the City’s Density Bonus ordinance.
Decisions to only grant a proportionally lower density bonus would be on a project by project basis.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting a Density Bonus Ordinance that is consistent with, and not does exceed, state law requirements.
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Two Unit Residential Development and Urban Lot Splits
The City has discretion to create objective standards related to height, historic resources, building design, and landscape design, as long as the standards don't prohibit the development of two units of at least 800 SF.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting objective standards to ensure single story SB9 units, and to regulate color, material, landscaping, and historic features.
Multifamily/Mixed Use in Non-Residential Zoning Districts The City has discretion to create standards related to setbacks and ground-floor uses.
State does not require minimum setbacks or minimum percentage of nonresidential use on ground-floor.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting local standards requiring groundfloor commercial for residential projects proposed pursuant to this state law in commercial districts.
Residential Development in Non-Residential Zoning Districts The City has discretion to create standards related to ground-floor uses.
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends adopting local standards requiring groundfloor commercial for residential projects proposed pursuant to this state law, in zoning districts where office or commercial are a principally permitted use.
Inclusionary Affordable Housing Ordinance
The Code update proposes to move the City's existing affordable housing Inclusionary Ordinance requirements from their current location in the Development Code "Part 10 Subdivisions" to the newly proposed housing chapter, "Part 11 Housing". The update also proposes to modify the affordable housing alternatives section by replacing the "Accessory Dwelling Units" and "Off-Site Construction" options with the following "Alternative Affordable Plan" option:
Staff Recommendation: Alternative Affordable Plan
A. A developer may satisfy the requirements of this Chapter through an alternative affordable plan.
B. The alternative affordable plan shall meet the following requirements:
i. May only be considered as part of a Development Agreement between a developer and the City of Livermore;
ii. Shall not conflict with affirmatively furthering fair housing and state housing requirements;
iii. The Development Agreement may only allow for the following deviations from this Chapter:
a. Timing of affordable unit construction.
b. Quantity of affordable units.
c. Affordability Level of affordable units.
d. Bonding Structure and timing.
e. Deed Restriction Term for Rental Units.
f. Location of affordable units.
g. Comparability of affordable units.
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quality, comparable to market-rate, of affordable housing consistent with the City's affordable housing goals. As with the other alternatives, the "Alternative Affordable Plan" option would provide flexibility for unique projects and require prior City Council authorization.
Permit Streamlining
The Code update proposes to modify the City's existing project review authority requirements and processes in "Part 9 Permits and Approvals" and "Part 10 Subdivisions" to streamline residential development entitlement review. As proposed, certain projects that would currently require City Council review would require only Planning Commission review, and certain projects that currently require Planning Commission Review would only require staff-level review.
For example, today projects of five or more units require Planning Commission approval, but as proposed, projects up to 39 units could be approved at staff level. Another example, today Parcel Maps (four or fewer parcels) require Planning Commission approval, but as proposed, Parcel Maps could be approved at staff level.
Existing precedent for some of the proposed changes exist within the Downtown Specific Plan, where larger (unit quantity) projects are reviewed at staff-level than elsewhere in the City. Also, precedent for some of the changes exists in new state laws which require certain land subdivisions, of ten parcels or less, to be processed at staff-level. Further, the proposed modifications implement Housing Element policy that calls for updates to the Development Code to streamline the regulatory approval process for housing developments [Policy 1.3 and Policy 1.4].
Other Cleanups
The proposed Code update would also contain a range of other minor modifications to ensure internal consistency across all Development Code chapters and sections, including new definitions and processes.
Objective Design Standards
Livermore's existing Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines contain numerous subjective standards that staff, the Planning Commission, and City Council rely on during project design review. However, today, state laws like the Housing Accountability Act and Housing Crisis Act prohibit local jurisdictions from using subjective design standards to deny a streamlined housing or mixed-use project. Therefore, Livermore cannot enforce many of its existing design standards. For this reason, the Code update also proposes citywide Objective Design Standards. Given that the standards would be objective, staff, the Planning Commission and City Council can enforce each standard in their respective design review roles.
Mixed-Use and Multi-Family Objective Design Standards
Discussion:
For projects invoking state laws which exempt them from local subjective design standards, the City has discretion to require projects to be of specific architectural styles, building forms, or combinations thereof, anywhere throughout the city, through the implementation of objective design standards.
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Staff Recommendation: Staff proposes exercising the City's discretion as follows:
Architectural Style and Location: For projects invoking State laws which exempt them from local subjective design standards, projects shall be limited to certain architectural styles, building forms and frontage types based on their location within the City. For example, different standards would be used in Specific Plan areas like Isabel and Downtown versus outside of those Specific Plan areas to better ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses, especially existing neighborhoods.
The proposed architectural styles are provided in Attachment 2, Building Forms in Attachment 3, Frontage Types in Attachment 4, Architectural Style by location table in Attachment 5, and Attachment 6 is a map of the City's existing Specific Plans. The developer can choose, based on the project location, to use one of the specified architecturally styles, combined with one building form and one frontage type. It is important to note that most of the these architectural styles, building forms and frontage types are already permitted in the Development Code and supported by the current Design Standards and Guidelines, but staff is proposing to refine and update them and more strategically apply them to appropriate locations in the City based on state law, anticipated growth areas of the City, and recent project approvals.
Universal Objective Design Standards: Projects invoking state laws which exempt them from local subjective design standards shall be subject to various universally applicable objective design standards, relating to architecture, building form, site planning, and landscaping, regardless of specific architectural style, building form, frontage type, or geography.
Development Agreement Alternative: Projects that seek flexibility from any Objective Design Standard may enter into a Development Agreement with the City of Livermore. As with other Development Agreements, the "Development Agreement Alternative" option would require prior City Council authorization.
Housing Element and Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) Grant Funding This project is being funded in part by a grant of approximately $103,000.00 the City has received from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) through the Local Early Action Planning (LEAP) program.
The Development Code update directly relates to the LEAP goals as it serves to further housing production in Livermore in accordance with the sixth cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) by implementing Livermore’s Housing Element, establishing local policies and procedures implementing state housing laws, streamlining review of housing projects, and creating objective design standards for housing project review.
Remaining Project Timeline
Staff will incorporate feedback received at this May 6, 2025 Planning Commission Study Session and bring the project back to Planning Commission on June 3, 2025, to review and provide a recommendation to City Council. The City Council will review and make a determination on the project at its July 14, 2025, regular meeting.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. State Housing Law Summaries
2. Proposed Architectural Styles
3. Proposed Building Forms
4. Proposed Frontage Types
5. Building Type and Architectural Style by Location
6. Existing Specific Plans
Prepared by: Turhan Sonmez
Associate Planner
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MINUTES
PLANNING COMMISSION
MAY 6, 2025
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REGULAR MEETING
1. CALL TO ORDER – The regular meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order by Chairperson Yolanda Fintschenko at 7:00 pm, held in person at 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
ROLL CALL – Present: Chairperson Yolanda Fintschenko, Vice Chairperson Tracy Kronzak, and Commissioner Jacob Anderson, Commissioner Nadine Horner, Commissioner Charity Steele.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chairperson Fintschenko led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. OPEN FORUM
Chairperson Fintschenko opened the public comment period.
There were no speakers, and the public comment period was closed.
3. CONSENT CALENDAR
ON THE MOTION OF COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY
PLANNING MANAGER RILEY AND CARRIED ON A 1-0 VOTE, WITH
CHAIRPERSON FINTSCHENKO, COMMISSIONER HORNER, VICE CHAIR
KRONZAK, AND COMMISSIONER STEELE ABSTAINING DUE TO THEIR
INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEM 3.1:
3.1 Approval of the July 12, 2022, Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes.
ON THE MOTION OF VICE CHAIR KRONZAK, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND CARRIED ON A 3-0 VOTE, WITH
COMMISSIONER HORNER AND COMMISSIONER STEELE ABSTAINING DUE
TO THEIR INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 3.2 AND 3.3:
3.2 Approval of the December 3, 2024, Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
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3.3 Approval of the February 4, 2025, Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
3.2 Approval of the December 3, 2024, Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
Planning Manager Riley requested the Planning Commission reconsider the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes to revise language to include removal of the pickleball courts.
ON THE MOTION OF CHAIR FINTSCHENKO, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR KRONZAK AND CARRIED ON A 3-0 VOTE, WITH COMMISSIONER HORNER
AND COMMISSIONER STEELE ABSTAINING DUE TO THEIR INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION TO RECONSIDER ITEM 3.2 AND APPROVED THE REVISED LANGUAGE TO THE AMENDED MOTION.
ON THE MOTION OF VICE CHAIR KRONZAK, SECONDED BY
COMMISSIONER ANDERSON AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVED THE CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS 3.4, 3.5 AND
3.6:
3.4 Approval of the March 18, 2025, Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
3.5 Approval of the April 1, 2025, Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
3.6 Approval of the April 21, 2025, Special City Council and Planning Commission Draft Meeting Minutes
4. PROJECT REVIEW – NONE
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS - NONE
6. MATTERS FOR CONSIDERATION
6.1 Consistency Determination 25-001 to determine the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025- 2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is consistent with the 2003-2025 Livermore General Plan
Recommendation: Staff recommended the Planning Commission:
1. Adopt a resolution finding the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY 2025-2026 and FY 2026-2027 consistent with Livermore's 2003-2025 General Plan and approving Consistency Determination (CD) 25-001.
Department Assistant Bageshri Thakar and City Engineer Joel Waxdeck presented the staff report.
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In response to Vice Chair Kronzak, City Engineer Waxdeck discussed public input utilized for project prioritization.
Commissioner Anderson confirmed that the projects were being reviewed for consistency under the current General Plan.
Commissioner Horner requested additional information on the Vasco Interchange project and Livermore Area Recreation & Park District (LARPD) park expansion.
City Engineer Waxdeck explained the first step to complete California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and design followed by efforts to obtain funding for the Vasco Interchange Project. He explained the City’s reimbursement to LARPD for qualified expansion and enhancement projects.
The Commission thanked staff for the presentation and concurred with staff recommendations.
ON THE MOTION OF COMMISSIONER ANDERSON, SECONDED BY VICE CHAIR KRONZAK AND CARRIED ON A 5-0 VOTE, THE PLANNING
COMMISSION ADOPTED THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION:
Resolution 16-25 Finding the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 and Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Capital Improvement Plan consistent with the 2003 Livermore General Plan and approving Consistency Determination (CD) 25-001
RECESS
Chairperson Fintschenko called a recess at 7:42 pm. The meeting reconvened at 7:47 pm with all Commissioners present.
6.2 Draft framework for the Comprehensive Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code and Citywide Objective Design Standards.
Recommendation: Staff recommended the Planning Commission receive the report and provide discussion and direction on the following:
1. The areas of local discretion afforded in State Housing Law;
2. The proposed Development Agreement pathways for affordable housing and design;
3. The proposed review authority framework for permit streamlining;
4. The applicability of the Objective Design Standards; and
5. The proposed Objective Design Standard architectural styles, building forms, and frontage types
Economic Development Manager Jake Potter and Associate Planner Turhan Sonmez presented the staff report.
The Commission discussed the areas of local discretion afforded in State Housing Law.
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Commissioner Anderson concurred with Staff’s recommendation.
Commission Horner confirmed that the terms related to specific plans were used consistently; and suggested reconsidering staff review of projects under 40 dwelling units, and that items approved by staff approved housing projects be reported to the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Steele indicated agreeance with the recommendations.
The Commission discussed the proposed Development Agreement pathways for affordable housing and design.
In response to Vice Chair Kronzak, Economic Development Manager Potter discussed the potential lot size for 10-unit developments and standards applicable to ADUs.
Economic Development Manager Potter and Assistant City Attorney Mirassou explained the relationship between City Ordinances and HOA rules.
In response to Vice Chair Kronzak, Economic Development Manager Potter described how any proposed tenancy assistance would likely be part of economic development incentives, and not development or design standards.
In response to Chairperson Fintschenko, Staff indicated the code would be written to coincide with sunsetting of State laws.
Commissioner Anderson expressed enthusiasm for development flexibility through the Development Agreement option and ensuring public input on staff-level projects while achieving the City’s goals.
Commissioner Steele concurred that it would streamline the process.
In response to Vice Chair Kronzak, Economic Development Manager Potter explained use of “shall” versus “may.”
The Commission discussed the proposed review authority framework for permit streamlining.
Commissioner Horner expressed concern about staff approval of projects up to 39 units without the opportunity for public input.
Commissioner Anderson discussed his review of the processes in other cities and concluded that other factors would trigger Planning Commission review, therefore he concurred with Staff approval of up to 39 units, Chair Fintschenko and Vice Chair Kronzak concurred.
Chairperson Fintschenko confirmed the public notification process and contact information.
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Vice Chair Kronzak confirmed that a public hearing would be informative but unhelpful due to State law.
Chair Fintschenko concurred with the need for notification while not creating additional burden.
Commissioner Horner reiterated concern regarding Staff approval of up to 39 units and requested the matter be revisited.
Planning Manager Riley discussed the provision to move a staff approval project to Planning Commission if appropriate and the upcoming neighborhood meeting on the proposed development of townhomes across from the street on Pacific Avenue.
The Commission discussed the proposed Objective Design Standard architectural styles, building forms, and frontage types.
Commissioner Anderson suggested height hierarchy, having buildings tier up from the road, such as the Auburn Grove project.
In response to Vice Chair Kronzak, Economic Development Manager Potter stated the proposed ratio was 30 percent native landscaping. Vice Chair Kronzak suggested increasing the ratio of native plants and including provisions for interior noise on higher density housing.
In response to Chairperson Fintschenko, Economic Development Manager Potter indicated staff would work with the Sustainability Program Manager to include heat, air quality and wildfire mitigation design standards.
In response to Commissioner Anderson, Economic Development Manager Potter stated HVAC requirements were in the Building Code. Commissioner Anderson recalled discussion of cohesive design styles and indicated support for the proposed regulations.
Commissioner Steele questioned why certain styles were selected for various areas; suggested a mix of styles; and opined that the American Mercantile style lacked character and warmth.
Vice Chair Kronzak stated the seven options facilitated predictability and objectively provided standards for specific neighborhoods.
Chairperson Fintschenko suggested artist renderings or photographs depicting the styles.
Staff discussed available development in the South Livermore Valley Specific Plan.
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Objective Design Standards.
7. MATTERS INITIATED BY PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF
Planning Manager Riley confirmed the public meeting on May 14, from 6-8 pm on the Pacific Livermore Townhomes.
Chair Fintschenko asked the use of AI review of Planning Commission documents.
Planning Manager Riley indicated staff would report back to the Commission.
Commissioner Anderson expressed excitement for the commencement of the Interfaith Housing building.
8. ADJOURNMENT – at 9:24 pm to a Regular Planning Commission Meeting on Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 7:00 pm, Civic Center Meeting Hall, City Council Chamber, 1016 S. Livermore Avenue.
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Rev. 04.2025 1 RESOLUTION NO. ________
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA
A RESOLUTION FINDING THAT THE COMPREHENSIVE HOUSING UPDATE TO
THE LIVERMORE DEVELOPMENT CODE AND THE MIXED-USE AND
MULTIFAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS ARE EXEMPT FROM THE
PROVISIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23-001 and Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001 The City initiated an application for Development Code Amendment (DCA) 23-001 and Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001 for a Comprehensive Housing Update to the Livermore Development Code and adoption of Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (“Project”).
On June 3, 2025 at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the Project, made the necessary findings, and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-25 recommending the City Council find the Project is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”).
On July 14, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Project, Planning Commission and staff recommendations, and all public comments and testimony, and findings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livermore that prior to taking action on the Project, and at a properly noticed public hearing, the City Council reviewed written and oral staff reports, conducted a public hearing on the Project and took testimony, and received into the record all pertinent documents related to the Project (collectively, the “Record Evidence”). The City Council’s determination is based on the Record Evidence, which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore has considered the findings made in Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the City Council hereby adopts the same findings by this reference and incorporates them as their own findings as part of this resolution. Based upon the City Council's own independent review of the Record Evidence and considerations, the City Council hereby finds that the Project is statutorily exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to CEQA Section 21080.17, which exempts adoption of an ordinance by a city or county to implement the provisions of Section 65852.1 or Section 65852.2 of the Government Code.
1. Findings. CEQA does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a city or county implementing the provisions of Section 65852.1 or Section 65852.2 of the Government Code, which is California’s ADU law and which also regulates JADUs as defined by Section 65852.22. Therefore, the proposed ADU ordinance is statutorily exempt from CEQA in that the proposed ordinance implements the State’s ADU law. 386
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore has considered the findings made in Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the City Council hereby adopts the same findings by this reference and incorporates them as their own findings as part of this resolution. Based upon the City Council's own independent review of the Record Evidence and considerations, the City Council hereby finds that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21, 65852.24, 65912.114 and 65912.124.
1. Finding. Government Code § 65852.21 pertains to two-unit residential development and urban lot splits on single-family residential parcels (SB 9).
Subsection (k) of this statute states “A local agency may adopt an ordinance to implement the provisions of this section. An ordinance adopted to implement this section shall not be considered a project under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.”
2. Finding. Government Code § 65852.24 pertains to residential development on non-residential properties (SB 6). Subsection (k) of this statute states “A local agency may adopt an ordinance to implement the provisions of this article. An ordinance adopted to implement this section shall not be considered a “project” under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.”
3. Finding. Government Code § 65912.114 and 65912.124 pertain to streamlined review of mixed-use and residential development in nonresidential zoning districts (AB 2011). Subsection (q) of both of these statutes state “A local government may adopt an ordinance to implement the provisions of this article. An ordinance adopted to implement this section shall not be considered a “project” under Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) of the Public Resources Code.”
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore has considered the findings made in Planning Commission Resolution No. 17-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the City Council hereby adopts the same findings by this reference and incorporates them as their own findings as part of this resolution. Based upon the City Council's own independent review of the Record Evidence and considerations, the City Council hereby finds that the Project is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (common sense exemption) in that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
1. Finding. The adoption of local ordinances, based on State-required mandates, and the adoption of objective design standards that, by themselves, do not dictate development, present no possibility of a significant impact on the environment. 387
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore directs the Planning Manager to file a Notice of Exemption with the Alameda County Clerk, if the project is approved.
The documents that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based can be found in the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, in Livermore, California. This resolution shall be effective upon adoption by the City Council.
On motion of Council Member _______________________, seconded by Council Member _______________________, the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________ /s/ Katherine Mirassou_____________ Deborah L. Elam Katherine Mirassou
City Clerk Assistant City Attorney
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Rev. 04.2025 1 RESOLUTION NO. ________
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA A RESOLUTION APPROVING POLICY PROPOSAL (POL) 25-001 FOR THE MIXEDUSE AND MULTIFAMILY OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS The City initiated application Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001 for establishing MixedUse and Multifamily Objective Design Standards for reviewing applicable residential projects pursuant to State housing law (“Project”).
At a duly noticed public hearing on June 3, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the Project and staff recommendation, heard public testimony, made the necessary findings and adopted Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, containing the Planning Commission’s actions and/or recommendations thereon.
On July 14, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the Project, Planning Commission and staff recommendations, all public comments and testimony, and findings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Livermore that prior to taking action on the Project, and at a properly noticed public hearing, the City Council reviewed written and oral staff reports, conducted a public hearing on the Project and took testimony, and received into the record all pertinent documents related to the Project (collectively, the “Record Evidence”). The City Council’s determination is based on the Record Evidence, which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore has considered the Record Evidence and adopted a resolution finding the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore has considered the findings made in Planning Commission Resolution No. 18-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and the City Council hereby adopts the same findings by this reference and incorporates them as their own findings as part of this resolution. Based upon the City Council’s own independent review of the Record Evidence and considerations, the City Council hereby approves Policy Proposal (POL) 25-001, and the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards, attached hereto as Exhibit B.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Livermore directs the Planning Manager to file a Notice of Exemption with the Alameda County Clerk.
The documents that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based can be found in the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, in Livermore California.
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On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council
Member , the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/s/ Katherine Mirassou______
Deborah L. Elam Katherine Mirassou
City Clerk Assistant City Attorney
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Acknowledgements
CITY COUNCIL
John Marchand, Mayor
Evan Branning, Vice Mayor, District 1
Ben Barrientos, District 2
Steven Dunbar, District 3
KrisƟe Wang, District 4
PLANNING COMMISSION
Yolanda Fintschenko, Chair
Tracy Kronzak, Vice Chair
Jacob M. Anderson
Nadine R. Horner
Charity L. Steele
DESIGN ADVISORY GROUP
Neal Pann, Architect
Ritu Raj Sharma, Urban Designer
Tony Sarboraria, Architect
Vernon Umetsu, City Planner
CITY STAFF
Brent Smith, Community Development Director
Steve Riley, Planning Manager
Ben Murray, Principal Planner
Jake PoƩer, Economic Development Manager/Project Manager Turhan Sonmez, Associate Planner/Project Manager
Katherine Mirassou, Assistant City AƩorney
Tricia Pontau, Sustainability Program Manager
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
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Table of Contents
SecƟon 1: IntroducƟon ......................................................................................................................................................................... 1 Purpose and Goals of the Mixed-Use and MulƟfamily Design Standards (MODS) .......................................................................... 2 Who Will Use the MODS? ................................................................................................................................................................. 3 Applicability ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Source Material ................................................................................................................................................................................. 5 User’s Guide ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 6 Table 1: Building Form and Architectural Style by LocaƟon ............................................................................................................ 7 Figure 1: ExisƟng Specific Plans ........................................................................................................................................................ 8 SecƟon 2: Architectural Styles ............................................................................................................................................................. 9 CraŌsman ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Farmhouse ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 15 Prairie .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 19 Federal............................................................................................................................................................................................. 23 American MercanƟle ....................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Spanish Mediterranean ................................................................................................................................................................... 32 SecƟon 3: Building Forms ................................................................................................................................................................... 37 Podium ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 38 Wrap ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 40 Commercial Block ........................................................................................................................................................................... 42 Ground Floor Flex ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44 Garden ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 46 Courtyard ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 48 Motor Court .................................................................................................................................................................................... 50 Townhouse ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 52 Triplex through SixPlex .................................................................................................................................................................... 54
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Duplex ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 56 Bungalow Court ............................................................................................................................................................................... 58 SecƟon 4: Frontage Types .................................................................................................................................................................. 60 Porch – ProjecƟng ........................................................................................................................................................................... 61 Porch – Engaged .............................................................................................................................................................................. 62 Porch – Integral ............................................................................................................................................................................... 63 Stoop ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 64 Forecourt ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 65 Shopfront ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 66 Terrace Shopfront ............................................................................................................................................................................ 67 Gallery ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 67 SecƟon 5: Universal ObjecƟve Design Standards............................................................................................................................... 69 Site Planning .................................................................................................................................................................................... 70 Building Design ................................................................................................................................................................................ 76 Landscaping ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 82 LighƟng ............................................................................................................................................................................................ 87 Ancillary Structures ......................................................................................................................................................................... 88 Commercial PorƟons of Mixed-Use Development ......................................................................................................................... 92 SecƟon 6: Glossary of Design and Architectural Terms ..................................................................................................................... 93 Glossary of Terms ............................................................................................................................................................................ 94 References and Credits ..................................................................................................................................................................... 102 References ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 103 Photo Credits................................................................................................................................................................................. 103 Graphic Design Credit ................................................................................................................................................................... 103
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1 SecƟon 1: IntroducƟon
COVER INTRODUCTION
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2 PURPOSE AND GOALS OF THE MIXED-USE
AND MULTIFAMILY DESIGN STANDARDS (MODS)
As the availability of housing across California and the naƟon has failed to meet demand and as concerns about housing affordability have increased, legislaƟon to spur and incenƟvize residenƟal development has increased dramaƟcally. New laws passed in recent years require local governments to make decisions about housing development based on objecƟve
standards.
Recent changes in State law, including the adopƟon of Senate Bill 35 (2017), Senate Bill 330 (2019), and Assembly Bill 2011 (2022), require that for certain types of housing and mixed-use projects, jurisdicƟons may only consider objecƟve criteria, and only those that are in place at the Ɵme a project applicaƟon is filed. ObjecƟve standards are a key feature of the state’s new streamlined approval processes to provide predictability for developers regarding what can be approved. The law requires that standards be stated clearly and be easily understood, leaving nothing open to interpretaƟon.
The purpose of these Mixed-Use and MulƟfamily ObjecƟve
Design Standards (MODS) is to guide the design of mulƟunit and mixed-use housing in Livermore, and to ensure that new development is designed to be compaƟble with
adjacent uses as well as exisƟng and future development.
It is also the goal of these standards to improve the quality of design and provide a clear and reliable pathway to
project implementaƟon. These standards are wriƩen to be “objecƟve,” as that term is used in State housing law.
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3 • The MODS will provide clear design direction for new projects by identifing which architectural styles, building typologies, and universally-applicable design elements need to be incorporated into new Mixed-Use and Multifamily Residential projects in Livermore.
Architects, Designers, Developers, and Property Owners
• City staff will use the MODS to assist applicants and their representatives with project processing, and the MODS will serve as the basis for evaluating Mixed-Use and Multifamily Residential projects' design.
City Staff
• The MODS will provide a basis for the Community Development Director, Planning Commission, City Council, and other review/decision-making bodies to assess a project application’s design compatibility with City standards.
Review Bodies and Decision Makers
WHO WILL USE THE MODS?
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4 APPLICABILITY
The Mixed-Use and MulƟfamily ObjecƟve Design Standards (MODS) apply as follows:
The MODS apply to all new mixed-use and mulƟfamily residenƟal projects with more than 10 residenƟal units unless otherwise prohibited by State law.
The MODS do not apply to addiƟons, expansions, alteraƟons, or remodels of exisƟng residenƟal buildings. Standards that apply to residenƟal uses apply to both mulƟfamily residenƟal development and the residenƟal porƟons of a mixed-use development.
In the event that any objecƟve standard is inconsistent among City of Livermore documents, the objecƟve General Plan standards shall prevail, followed by the objecƟve standards contained in an applicable Specific Plan, the Subdivision Ordinance, the Development Code, and the MODS, in that order. Furthermore, the requirements contained in Part 11 of the Development Code (Housing) prevail over other Parts of the Development Code.
Unless otherwise directed by State law, Mixed-Use and MulƟfamily ResidenƟal projects subject to consistency with the MODS must also comply with:
o the standards of the project’s underlying Zoning District, the Subdivision Ordinance (if applicable), o other objecƟve design and development standards within the Development Code, and o the objecƟve standards contained in the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan. The MODS should be used in concert with Part 11 of the Development Code (Housing). Part 11 contains several chapters the outline Livermore’s requirements for streamlined housing review in accordance with State law. Eligibility for streamlined review oŌen involves demonstraƟng compliance with the MODS.
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5 SOURCE MATERIAL
The MODS were created using Livermore’s Design Standards and Guidelines document as a foundaƟon. Typically, new residenƟal development is required to be considered through the City’s discreƟonary design review process, which includes review for compliance with Chapters 6 (ResidenƟal) or 7 (Mixed-Use) of the City’s Design Standards and Guidelines.
SubjecƟve standards may not be applied to projects that are eligible for streamlining under State law. The objecƟve standards in the MODS aim to incorporate the intent of the Design Standards and Guidelines to the greatest extent possible, while providing standards that qualify as objecƟve under State law.
Reference photos in the MODS are illustraƟve, not regulatory, and are not an exhausƟve representaƟon of applicable standards. In case of conflict between the text and a photo, image, figure, diagram, or graphic, the text controls.
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6 1
Identify the location of the property and determine if it is in a specific plan area or not. 2 Consult Table 1 and Figure 1 to determine what combination of Building Forms and Architectural Styles are available based on the location of the property.
3 Confirm that your desired building height works with the Building Form and Architectural Style you want to use. 4 Design your project to meet the standards for your chosen Architectural Style (Section 2). 5 Design your project to meet the standards for your chosen Building Form (Section 3) and Frontage Type (Section 4). 6 Design your project to meet all of the Universal Objective Design Standards (Section 5).
USER’S GUIDE
The MODS includes the following key features:
Table 1 – Building Form and Architectural Style by
LocaƟon.
The locaƟon of the project site will determine what
combinaƟons of architectural styles and building forms
are available for the project.
Architectural Styles (SecƟon 2)
These standards apply based on the chosen
architectural style for the proposed project. This
secƟon includes both Mandatory Design Elements,
which are required, as well as Variants and Details,
which contain a menu of opƟons to select from.
Building Forms (SecƟon 3)
Different building typologies have different requirements. Each project must select a Building Form and follow the requirements of this secƟon.
Frontage Types (SecƟon 4)
The Building Form selected will determine the Frontage Types allowed. Each project must choose a Frontage Type and follow the requirements of this secƟon.
Universal ObjecƟve Design Standards (SecƟon 5)
Unless specifically stated otherwise, these apply to all Mixed-Use and MulƟfamily ResidenƟal projects regardless of density, height, building form, locaƟon, or style. Standards that are relevant to the City’s Climate AcƟon Plan strategies are denoted with this grape leaf symbol:
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7 TABLE 1: BUILDING FORM AND ARCHITECTURAL STYLE BY LOCATION Note: “Future Specific Plans” are those areas that are created as such aŌer the adopƟon of these MODS.
Craftsman Farmhouse Prairie Federal American
Mercantile*
Spanish
Mediterranean
Up to 3 Up to 3 Up to 3 2+ 2+ 3+
Isabel Neighborhood Specific Plan - - El Charro Specific Plan - - - - Downtown Specific Plan South Livermore Valley Specific Plan - - - - Future Specific Plans All other areas not identified above * Podium - - - Wrap - - - * Commercial Block - - - * Ground Floor Flex - - - Garden - - - Courtyard - Motor Court - Townhouse - - Triplex through Sixplex - - Duplex (Any variation) - - Bungalow Court - - * Ground Floor Activation Required.
Allowed Building Forms
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
Height (stories)
Allowed Locations
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8 FIGURE 1: EXISTING SPECIFIC PLANS
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COVER
ARCHITECTURAL STYLES
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SECTION 3:
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SECTION 4:
FRONTAGE
TYPES
SECTION 5:
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STANDARDS
•Features, materials, or methods that shall all be
incorporated into a building of this architectural
style.
Mandatory Design Elements
•Features, materials, or methods that are relevant to
the architectural style. A building of this
architectural style shall select a specified number of
the variants or details to design into the building. It is the applicant’s or architect’s discretion which
features to choose from the menu.
Variants and Details
Each mixed-use or mulƟfamily residenƟal project shall
be consistent with the requirements of one of the
architectural styles idenƟfied in this secƟon. The
architectural styles have been selected for their
relevance to Livermore and the ability for the style and its key design elements to be adapted to a mulƟ-story
mixed-use or mulƟfamily building. For a project site
with mulƟple buildings, all buildings shall be of the
same architectural style, except that CraŌsman,
Farmhouse, and Prairie-style buildings can occur
together on the same project site.
The architectural styles in this secƟon are:
For each style, there is a brief context statement about the style as well as objecƟve design standards.
Examples of many of these styles can be viewed in A
Field Guide to American Houses by Virginia Savage
McAlester. A project is only subject to compliance with the standards, not the context statement. The context
statement and reference to A Field Guide to American
Houses are for background informaƟon only.
The standards for each architectural style are divided
into two secƟons:
Craftsman
Farmhouse
Prairie
Federal
American Mercantile
Spanish Mediterranean
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CRAFTSMAN
Context
CraŌsman was the dominant style for smaller houses
built throughout the country for a short period of Ɵme
from the turn of the century unƟl the early 1920s.
Downtown Livermore contains many examples of
classic CraŌsman architecture in the single-family
home form, but this style adapts to mulƟ-story
buildings as well.
Building Scale:
1 to 3 stories
Building Forms Allowed:
Garden
Courtyard
Motor Court
Townhouse
Triplex through Sixplex
Duplex
Bungalow Court
CRAFTSMAN
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Mandatory Design Elements
Each Craftsman building shall incorporate all of the
following elements:
1. Primary building material. Wood or wood-like
products (e.g. fiber cement board), such as
horizontal or vertical lap siding, board-and-batten,
or shingle siding.
2. Accent materials. Stone, brick, masonry, or
castings utilized at the porch columns, at the base
of the porch columns, chimneys, and/or at the
building foundation.
3. Roof materials. Shingles made of composite wood,
slate, concrete, or dimensional asphalt shingles
(that mimic the look of wood or slate.)
4. Roof pitch. Low pitched, gabled roof with wide,
open eave overhangs that extend at least 24 inches
beyond the exterior wall on front and rear
elevations and 12 inches on side elevations. Roof
pitch shall be between 4:12 and 6:12.
5. Roof features. Roof beams, exposed roof rafters,
and decorative braces under gables.
6. Front porch. Raised and covered porch for each
ground floor unit entry and common building
entry, either full or partial width, with roof
supported by tapered square columns. Upper
portions of porch columns may rest upon more
massive pedestals, or the porch columns may
extend to the ground. May be a shared porch that
spans multiple unit entries. Porch design shall
conform with the standards for Frontage Types.
7. Windows. Single- and double-hung windows with
muntins in one or both panes. Windows shall have
a vertical emphasis and be placed in groups or
placed symmetrically.
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Variants and Details
Each Craftsman building shall incorporate at least five of the following variants and details:
1. Two or three windows grouped in a single
assembly with a unifying frame and mullions.
Windows may vary in height and width, but shall
be aligned either at the top header or at the
bottom sill for unity. The window grouping shall be
symmetrical.
2. Chimney of brick, stone, or precast concrete for
each 10,000 square feet of building floor area.
3. Wainscot of brick, stone, or wood.
4. Architectural stickwork in gables or porch.
5. Material change in pediment area.
6. At least four window dormers, gable or shed, on
front elevation.
7. Two window boxes on each street-facing elevation.
8. Transom windows on each street-facing elevation.
9. Trellised porch on front elevation at least 50% of
the façade length.
10. Porte cochere.
11. At least four balconies on each street-facing
elevation.
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FARMHOUSE
Context
The Farmhouse style incorporates elements inspired by
tradiƟonal rural homes with modern adaptaƟons. This
style includes a balance of rusƟc and modern materials
in a building that is designed to feel comfortable and
less formal, with pitched roofs and large, funcƟonal
porches.
Building Scale:
1 to 3 stories
Building Forms Allowed:
Courtyard
Motor Court
Townhouse
Triplex through Sixplex
Duplex
Bungalow Court
FARMHOUSE
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Mandatory Design Elements
Each Farmhouse building shall incorporate all of the
following elements:
1. Primary building material. Wood siding, either in
lap siding or board-and-baƩen, with a natural stain
or painted finish. Siding may be oriented
horizontally or verƟcally or a combinaƟon of the
two.
2. Accent building materials. Stone or brick used
around foundaƟon walls, and as accent walls.
3. Roof material. Standing seam metal, (fire safe)
cement fiber wood shingle, or asphalt shingles in
gray, dark brown, or weathered red.
4. Primary building colors. Neutral tones:
white, off-white, beige, gray, natural wood.
5. Accent colors. Black, charcoal, or dark gray, for
trim, doors, and window frames.
6. Window frames. Windows have washed white or
natural wood frames. For a modern adaptaƟon,
bronze metal frames may be used. Silver/anodized
metal frames are not allowed.
7. Entry doors. Unit entrance doors are parƟallyglazed, and have glass panels, cross-brace detailing, transom windows, and sidelights.
8. Roof form. The building shall feature steep,
symmetrical gable roofs, with slopes between 8:12
and 12:12 pitch. The gable roof may be extended or
adapted to accommodate mulƟple units. Hipped
roof elements may be used for some secƟons, and,
if employed, shall be a secondary roof form in that
gable roof forms shall cover at least 75% of the
linear measurement of the roofline.
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Mandatory Design Elements (conƟnued)
9. Front Porch. A front porch for each ground floor
unit entry and common building entry that is at
least 50% the length of the unit façade. The porch
shall be supported by unadorned wooden columns
(i.e., without decoraƟon or arƟculaƟon) with metal
railings or open balusters. This may be a shared
porch that spans mulƟple units. Porch design shall
conform with the standards for Frontage Types.
10. Windows. Windows shall be in rectangular or
square forms. Windows shall primarily be singleor double-hung or casement windows, but up to 25% of the windows may be fixed-pane.
Variants and Details
Each Farmhouse building shall incorporate at least
three of the following variants and details:
1. Sliding barn doors on at least two of the building
façades.
2. Single window shutter that is equal to the size of
the window on 50% of the windows on each
façade.
3. Exposed rafters and soffits.
4. Dormer windows on upper floor with combined
widths that equal at least 25% of the linear foot
length of the roof.
5. Wall-mounted or hanging light fixtures in black,
bronze, or other metallic finish.
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PRAIRIE
Context
The Prairie style originated in Chicago, was common in
early 20th-century suburbs throughout the country,
and most examples were built between 1905 and 1915.
When adapted for a mulƟ-unit building, the style may
incorporate wide, horizontal façades, Ɵered levels to
maintain a low-profile appearance, shared outdoor
spaces with natural landscaping, and materials like
brick, stone, or wood to reflect its organic roots.
Building Scale:
1 to 3 stories
Building Forms Allowed:
Courtyard
Motor Court
Townhouse
Triplex through Sixplex
Duplex
Bungalow Court
PRAIRIE
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Mandatory Design Elements
Each Prairie building shall incorporate all of the
following elements:
1. Primary building materials. Natural materials
including brick of any color, stone, wood siding, and
stucco.
2. Accent building materials. Stone, textured
brickwork, wood paneling, exposed wood beams,
and paƩerned concrete.
3. Primary building colors. Earthy tones including
beige, taupe, and muted greens, browns, and grays.
4. Accent building colors. Trim and doors shall be
darker tones of the primary building colors (dark
green, dark burgundy, dark brown, dark gray).
5. Roof material. Fire safe wood shingle or a cementfiber shingle with the appearance of shake.
6. Entry doors. Unit or building entry door shall be
wood with inset glass detailing and sidelights.
7. Roof form. Low-pitched hipped roof with boxed
eaves that overhang by at least 36 inches. Roof
pitch is between 4:12 and 6:12.
8. Porch or stoop. Covered porch or stoop for each
ground floor unit entry and common building entry
with square supports that are individually 10% of
porch width. Porch may be a shared porch that
spans multiple units and must span at least 25% of
the building façade. Design shall conform with the
standards for Frontage Types.
9. Grouped windows. At least 50% of the windows
on each elevation shall be grouped in sets (two or
more windows in a set).
10. Building articulation. Articulated “pop out”
building elements that are offset from the main
wall plane by a minimum of 12 inches and have
trim detailing on all corners. Pop out area shall be
the height of at least one story and shall be at least
10’ wide.
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Variants and Details
Each Prairie building shall incorporate at least five of the following variants and details:
1. Caps on porch and balcony railings, piers,
balconies, and chimneys with accent color(s).
2. Accent color(s) on eaves and cornice.
3. Wood trim between stories painted in an accent
color.
4. Continuous sill line below upper story windows.
5. Integral planting boxes at upper story windows.
6. Flattened pedestal urns for flowers.
7. Geometric patterns of small-pane window glazing
in the upper sash of single- or double-hung
windows and muntin-free panes of glass in the
lower sash.
8. Tall casement windows. The individual window
height shall be at least 2.5 times greater than the
window width.
9. Gable roof edges flattened.
10. Ribbon windows that wrap around the corner.
11. Broad, flat chimney.
12. Open terrace or balconies on upper stories.
13. Decorative friezes or door surrounds consisting of
bands of carved geometric or stylized floral
(Sullivanesque) ornamentation.
14. Casement or clerestory windows on street-facing
elevations.
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FEDERAL
Context
Federal architecture emerged in the United States in
the late 18th century and was widely used in
residenƟal, civic, and insƟtuƟonal buildings. This style has an emphasis on symmetry, balanced proporƟons,
and classical details. Though widely used on the East
Coast in grand single-family homes, the style has
evolved and is effecƟvely used in mulƟfamily
residenƟal buildings as well.
Building Scale:
Two or more stories
Building Forms Allowed:
Podium
Wrap
Commercial Block
Ground Floor Flex
Garden
Courtyard
Motor Court
Townhouse
Triplex through Sixplex
Duplex
Bungalow Court
FEDERAL
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Mandatory Design Elements
Each Federal building shall incorporate all of the
following elements:
1. Primary building material. Brick or stone (veneer)
and/or or lap siding. Painted wood or fiber cement
board that mimics lap siding or clapboard is also
allowed. If brick is used, it is tradiƟonal red and
laid in a tradiƟonal paƩern such as Flemish or
English bond.
2. Accent materials. Wood shuƩers and protruding
lintels and sills made from stone, masonry, or
concrete.
3. Roof. Either a steeply pitched roofline (8:12 to
12:12) with roof dormers or flat roof with an
extended cornice at least 12 inches in height with
modillions and/or denƟls that protrudes a
minimum of 18 inches from the building wall.
Roofing material includes (fire-safe) wood shingles,
slate (or modern syntheƟc slate equivalent),
composite shingles that mimic wood or slate, or
standing-seam metal. Roof parapets shall screen
rooŌop equipment.
4. Primary building colors. Wood is white, cream,
or light gray. Brick is tradiƟonal red. Stone shall
remain the natural color of the stone.
5. Accent building colors. ShuƩers and doors are
black, dark green, dark burgundy, or navy blue.
Trim for windows, doors, and cornices is white.
6. Building form. Rectangular in form with
symmetrical and proporƟonal building
elements. Doors and windows balanced on the
façade and following classical proporƟons.
7. Entry door. Front door centered on the façade
with an overhead crown either supported by
pilasters or extended forward and supported by
columns to form an entry porch. The primary
building entry (or entries) shall have overhead fan
lights or sidelights (or both) and an equal number
of equally-sized windows on either side of the door.
8. Windows. Single- or double-hung sashes shall have
mulƟ-pane glazing (divided lites) in one or both
sashes.
9. ShuƩers. Sized equal to the width of the windows
and shall be placed uniformly on the front façade
on at least 50% of the windows.
10. Ground floor stoop. At the front entry to each unit and/or common building entry.
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Variants and Details
Each Federal building shall incorporate at least five of the following variants and details:
1. Windows in adjacent pairs.
2. Open eaves and rake or exposed rafters.
3. Belt courses (refined moldings at floor or story
divisions).
4. Bay windows on street-facing elevations.
5. Decorative ironwork at balcony railings or at other
functional spaces such as ground-floor patios.
6. Accents around window frames (e.g. exterior
window sills, exterior window cornice header box,
brick frame at window header)
7. Roof dormer(s).
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AMERICAN MERCANTILE
Context
The American MercanƟle architectural style is a broad
term that describes commercial buildings from the late
19th and early 20th centuries, parƟcularly in small
towns and urban centers across the United States.
Buildings in the American MercanƟle style were
designed primarily for retail and business purposes,
with housing and offices incorporated into upper
floors. The buildings oŌen reflected a mix of
architectural influences, emphasizing pracƟcality and
local materials, but are very effecƟve in creaƟng a mix of uses that bring vitality to city centers and
commercial districts.
Building Scale:
Two or more stories
Building Forms Allowed:
Podium
Wrap
Commercial Block
Ground Floor Flex
AMERICAN MERCANTILE
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Mandatory Design Elements
Each American MercanƟle building shall incorporate all
of the following elements:
1. Primary building material. A disƟnct building base
at the ground floor that uses different materials
and has a different form from the upper floors.
a. Brick or stone at the ground level.
b. On upper floors, other materials can be used,
including brick, stone, stucco, natural or
composite wood cladding, fiber cement panels,
metal, Ɵle.
2. Primary colors. One- or two-color palette with the
primary focus on the materials. For those building
materials that are painted a color different than
their natural condition (e.g. wood, stucco, fiber
cement panels), there shall be one primary building
color and no more than two accent colors on any
elevation.
3. Roof form.
a. Flat or low-pitched roof. Roof pitch shall be no
steeper than 3:12 except for a small porƟon of
the roof, if designed to be an architectural
feature (no more than 10% of the roof), which
can be steeper than 3:12.
b. DecoraƟve cornices at least 12 inches in height
that project from the roofline a minimum of 8
inches with metal, brick, stone, or plaster.
c. Parapets are required to screen rooŌop
equipment.
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d. If pitched, roof materials can be standing-seam
metal or slate (or modern syntheƟc slate
equivalent).
4. Activated ground floor with one of the following
Frontage Types:
a. Shopfront
b. Terrace Shopfront
c. Gallery
5. Ground floor features.
a. Ground floor is a minimum of 12’ in height and
taller than upper stories.
b. Recessed entries at the ground-floor
storefronts and at the main entry to the upper
residential floors. Entries shall be recessed a
minimum of 3’.
c. Entry doors shall include windows that
encompass at least 65% of the upper half of the
door.
d. Placement of windows, columns, entries and
other building elements in an established
pattern along the elevation. The established
pattern can be different at different stories.
e. A minimum of 40% of the street-facing linear
frontage of the ground floor shall contain
windows at least 5’ in height.
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Variants and Details
Each American Mercantile building shall incorporate at
least five of the following variants and details:
1. Awnings, canopies or overhangs at the groundfloor entries and windows built from steel, aluminum, or wood trellises.
2. Outdoor street-adjacent spaces with
permanently-installed pedestrian-focused
elements including enclosed patios, decorative
planter boxes, and sidewalks that are at least 8’
in width.
3. Windows on upper floors are single- or doublehung with a window sill and window lintel.
4. Transom windows over the storefront doors
and display windows on the ground floor.
5. Arched windows with decorative lintels.
6. Pilasters or columns at the ground level
detailed with an accent material.
7. Upper floor balconies that extend off the front
plane of the building. Can either be full
balconies or juliette. Balcony railings shall be
metal or shall match another accent material or
feature employed on the building.
8. Bulkhead wall between 12 and 24 inches in
height.
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SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN
Context
Spanish Mediterranean is an architectural style
inspired by the Spanish missions in California. It blends tradiƟonal Spanish design elements with modern
construcƟon techniques and has adapted well for
mulƟfamily and mixed-use development.
Building Scale:
Three or more stories
Building Forms Allowed:
Podium
Wrap
Commercial Block
Ground Floor Flex
Garden
Courtyard
Motor Court
SPANISH MEDITERRANEAN
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Mandatory Design Elements
Each Spanish Mediterranean building shall incorporate
all of the following elements:
1. Primary building material. Smooth or textured
stucco.
2. Accent materials. Clay, wood, tile, and wrought
iron.
3. Roof materials. Red or terracotta barrel tiles. The
roof may be constructed of actual barrel tile or
other materials that simulate barrel tile.
4. Low-pitched roofs (slope no greater than 4:12)
shall have wide overhangs and eaves at least 3’ in
depth. Each roof eave shall contain at least one
rafter tail per 6 linear feet of length.
5. Primary building colors. White, brown, or taupe.
6. Accent building colors. Used for trim, rafter tails, and doors. Earth-toned color in the brown,
burgundy, or gray family that is darker than the
primary building color.
7. Arches and arcades. Arched windows, doorways,
and colonnades that define entryways, patios, and
balconies.
8. Balconies. On a minimum of 30% of the units.
Wrought iron railings and wooden accents.
Minimum dimensions 6’ wide and 4’ deep.
9. Multi-Level Layouts. Staggered floors with varied
height rooflines and tower elements.
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Variants and Details
Each Spanish Mediterranean building shall incorporate at least five of the following variants and details:
1. Decorative tile work. Hand-painted ceramic tiles used for exterior stair risers, wall accents, window lentils or sills, and signage.
2. Central courtyard. With landscaped gardens, can be in raised planters and/or terracotta pots.
3. Decorative fountains. Either stand-alone or integrated into a wall plane. One per building façade.
4. Arches. Arched window, door, or gallery/porch entries with a vertical plane deflection of at least one foot for windows and 2’ for doors and entries. Arches shall be integrated in at least 50% of the windows, door, or entries on each façade.
5. Ornamentation. At least one of the following details per 35 linear feet of building façade. Each detail shall be at least 6 inches by 6 inches in size. Details may be located at different heights or arrangements. Options are:
a. Patterned tile installation,
b. Carved stonework, or
c. Other wall surface ornamentation.
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Variants and Details (continued)
6. Coping. Coping at least 6 inches in width installed around all windows, entries, and doors, and along the ridge of all dormers, parapets, and chimney or bell tower caps.
7. Decorative wood doors. Entry doors of solid wood with ornamental carvings and/or wrought iron hardware.
8. Juliet balconies. At least one Juliet balcony with a wrought iron railing per 25 linear feet of building façade.
9. Cantilevered balcony. Supported by exposed beams or corbel braces.
10. Chimney. At least one chimney (or faux chimney) per 10,000 square feet of building area. Each chimney (or faux chimney) shall have an architectural cap with trim band of at least six inches.
11. Trellis. At least one trellis on at least two building façades. a. Each trellis length shall be at least 50% of the linear length of the building façade. b. Each trellis height shall be at least as tall as the height of the first building floor. c. Each trellis shall be made of stained wood or wrought iron.
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Section 2:
Building Types
SecƟon 3: Building Forms
COVER BUILDING FORMS
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PODIUM
Context
A Podium building is a mid-rise residenƟal or mixeduse building where the lower level, oŌen made of concrete, funcƟons as a “podium” to support mulƟple
stories, usually wood-framed construcƟon, of
residenƟal units above. The podium floor at the
ground level typically features street-facing commercial or office tenant spaces, and parking garages, lobbies,
common spaces, or other building ameniƟes, while the
upper floors are dedicated to residenƟal units.
Building Frontages Allowed
Shopfront
Terrace Shopfront
Gallery
Pedestrian Access
Main building entrance locaƟon(s) at the
ground floor: Primary Street
Secondary building entrances on the ground
floor: Primary or Side Street
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Vehicle Access
At least 75 % of provided parking spaces
shall be located in a parking garage.
Vehicular access to onsite surface parking
and the parking garage shall be located in
one of the following locaƟons:
Side Street
Building Rear
Same façade as the building entrance if
located at the opposite end.
Open Space, Usable
No private open space is required, except as
may be required by the chosen architectural
style.
Shall provide 125 square feet of common,
usable, open space per unit. Common open
space may be located outdoors, on rooŌops,
courtyards, paseos, paƟos, or indoors in
common areas like lounges and gyms.
Common open space shall be accessible for
use by the residents and shall not include
pathways, stormwater retenƟon areas,
landscape areas, lobbies, storage areas, and
other spaces that cannot be used for the
purposes of recreaƟon.
These podium-style buildings have both residenƟal units and commercial space on the ground floor. The entrance to the podium parking garage is on the side street.
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WRAP
Context
A Wrap (also called a “wrap around podium”) building
is a mid-rise residenƟal or mixed-use building where a
central, mulƟ-story concrete parking garage is
surrounded by mulƟple floors of residenƟal units,
which are almost always wood-framed construcƟon.
The ground floor units can be residenƟal or commercial
uses.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Forecourt
Shopfront
Terrace Shopfront
Gallery
Pedestrian Access
Main building entrance locaƟon(s) at the
ground floor: Primary Street
Secondary building entrances on the ground
floor: Primary or Side Street
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Vehicle Access
At least 75% of provided parking spaces shall
be located in a parking garage.
Vehicular access to onsite surface parking
and the parking garage shall be located in
one of the following locaƟons:
Side Street
Building Rear
Same façade as the building entrance if
located at the opposite end.
Open Space, Usable
No private open space is required, except as
may be required by the chosen architectural
style.
Shall provide 125 square feet of common,
usable, open space per unit. Common open
space may be located outdoors, on rooŌops,
courtyards, paseos, paƟos, or indoors in
common areas like lounges and gyms.
Common open space shall be accessible for
use by the residents and shall not include
pathways, stormwater retenƟon areas,
landscape areas, lobbies, storage areas, and
other spaces that cannot be used for the
purposes of recreaƟon.
These wrap-style buildings have both residenƟal units and commercial space on the ground floor. The structured parking garage is in the middle of the building and is almost completely wrapped by residenƟal units or commercial spaces.
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COMMERCIAL BLOCK
Context
A Commercial Block building is a vertical mixed-use
building with ground floor commercial or recreational
uses and upper floor office or residential uses. Larger versions of these building forms are located in town
centers and smaller versions in neighborhood main
streets. These MODS are applicable if a Commercial
Block building includes residential uses.
Building Frontages Allowed
Shopfront
Terrace Shopfront
Gallery
Pedestrian Access
Main building entrance locaƟon(s) at the
ground floor: Primary Street
Secondary building entrances on the ground
floor: Primary or Side Street
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Vehicle Access
Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or
open
Vehicular access to onsite surface parking or
garage(s) shall be located in one of the
following locaƟons:
Side Street
Building Rear
Same façade as the building entrance if
located at the opposite end.
Open Space, Usable
No private open space is required, except as
may be required by the chosen architectural
style.
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GROUND FLOOR FLEX
Context
A Ground Floor Flex building consists of residential units stacked above a flexible ground-floor space used primarily for office or commercial uses. Each Ground Floor Flex space has its own individual entry. This building form is typically located in the transitional areas between mixed-use commercial centers and residential areas. Units are appropriate for incubating neighborhood-serving retail or service uses and allowing neighborhood main streets to expand as the market demands.
Building Frontages Allowed
Shopfront
Terrace Shopfront
Gallery
Pedestrian Access
Main building entrance locaƟons: Primary Street
Ground floor space and upper unit space shall have
separate building entries.
Vehicle Access
Parking may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Garages may be aƩached, detached, or tuck-under.
Access to parking spaces shall be from Side Street or Alley.
Open Space, Usable
No private open space is required, except as may
be required by the chosen architectural style.
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GARDEN
Context
A Garden building form consists of a cluster or series of several buildings on the same project site that are lowto-mid-rise and contain multiple attached and stacked units. A Garden site features shared outdoor
landscaped spaces that include courtyards, play areas,
pathways, planted areas, lawns, and shared facilities like pools, fitness centers, and spas. Buildings are usually no more than five stories high.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Forecourt
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance locaƟons to each building
from pathways that are internal to the site
and that connect to the parking areas.
Stairways to second floor entries shall be
internal to the building and enclosed. No
exterior stairways.
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Vehicle Access
Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or
open.
Parking is at the perimeter or rear of the site
in surface spaces.
Access to parking spaces shall be from
Primary Street, Side Street or Alley.
No parking spaces are permiƩed at the front
of the site between the building and street.
Open Space, Usable
Private: 25% of all units shall have a private
open space of at least 24 square feet.
Common: Shall provide 250 square feet of
common, usable, open space per unit.
Common open space shall be located
outdoors, between and around the building
footprints.
Common open space shall be accessible for
use by the residents and shall not include
pathways, stormwater retenƟon areas,
landscape areas, lobbies, storage areas, and
other spaces that cannot be used for the
purposes of recreaƟon.
These garden-style buildings have generous green spaces on site that are accessible and usable by residents.
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COURTYARD
Context
A Courtyard building contains multiple attached and
stacked units, oriented around and accessed from a
central courtyard. Each unit may have its own
individual entry or several units may share a common
entry, which is accessed from the central courtyard.
These buildings are often no more than three stories
and parking is typically at the back or perimeter of the site in surface spaces.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance locaƟon to each unit is from
the central courtyard.
Unit entry walkways can serve mulƟple units
or just one, but no more than 3 units may
enter from one stoop.
Stairways to second floor entries shall be
internal to the building and enclosed. No
exterior stairways.
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Vehicle Access
Parking spaces may be enclosed, covered, or
open.
Parking is at the perimeter or rear of the site
in surface or tuck-under spaces.
Access to parking spaces shall be from
Primary Street, Side Street or Alley. Access
to parking from the Primary Street shall be
limited to a drive aisle only. No parking
spaces at the front of the site between the
building and street.
Open Space, Usable
Courtyard shall be a minimum of 20’ wide
and deep
Edge of courtyard not defined by a building
shall be defined by a wall ranging from 2’-6
inches to 3’ tall.
No private open space is required, except as
may be required by the chosen architectural
style.
These Courtyard style buildings have common open space with ameniƟes for residents and guests in the middle of the U-shaped buildings.
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MOTOR COURT
Context
A Motor Court building contains multiple attached units that can be stacked or arranged side-by-side and
oriented around a central courtyard. However, in the
case of a Motor Court, the shared courtyard space is a
shared vehicular space (known as motor court). The
motor court accesses individual garages or ground-floor parking spaces for each unit. Individual unit front door entries are on the outside of the motor court building
and are accessed by walkways both from the motor
court and from pathways that connect the perimeter of
the building to the street and on-site common spaces.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance locaƟon to each unit is on the
perimeter of the motor court-oriented
buiding.
Unit entry walkways can serve mulƟple units
or just one, but no more than 3 units may
enter from one stoop.
Stairways to second floor entries shall be
internal to the building and enclosed. No
exterior stairways.
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Vehicle Access
Parking spaces are tuck-under and enclosed
and accessed from the central motor court.
Access to parking spaces shall be from
Primary Street, Side Street or Alley. Access
to parking from the Primary Street shall be
limited to the drive aisle only. No parking
spaces at the front of the site between the
building and street.
Open Space, Usable
50% of all units shall have a private open
space of at least 24 square feet.
Motor Court style buildings have a common garage-access court and entrances to the units on the perimeter of the building.
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TOWNHOUSE
Context
A Townhouse building contains three or more attached
units placed side-by-side whereby each unit has its own entry at a porch or stoop and private garages for each
unit accessed by a shared driveway on the opposite side of the building.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance location to each unit is on the
Primary Street, Side Street, or Paseo.
Walkways can serve multiple units, but each
unit shall have an individual entry with a
porch or stoop.
Building ArƟculaƟon
For Townhome-style projects of four or more units,
every other unit shall be differentiated from its adjacent units with the following plane changes:
Minimum 12 inch roof plane change.
Minimum 12 inch wall plane change.
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Vehicle Access
Parking spaces are tuck-under, enclosed, and
accessed from an internal drive aisle or alley.
Access to parking spaces shall be from
Primary Street, Side Street or Alley. Access
to parking from the Primary Street shall be
limited to the drive aisle only. No parking
spaces at the front of the site between the
building and street.
Open Space, Usable
Private open space: Minimum 40 square
feet per unit.
Shall be provided in a porch, patio,
stoop, balcony, yard, or combination
thereof
Minimum depth of 4’
Common open space: Minimum of 60
square feet per unit.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall
not be included in the total private or
common open space area calculation.
Both of these Townhouse style buildings demonstrate the requirement for adequate building arƟculaƟon and changes in materials to differenƟate the units while sƟll providing consistency in design.
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TRIPLEX THROUGH SIXPLEX
Context
A Triplex through Sixplex building contains 3, 4, 5, or 6 side-by-side or stacked units in a building, either with one shared entry or individual entries. This building
form typically has the look of a large single-family home.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Forecourt
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance location to each unit is on the
Primary Street.
Walkways can serve multiple units and each
unit can have an individual entry with a porch
or stoop. Alternatively, the building could
have a shared entrance that serves several
units.
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Vehicle Access
Access to parking spaces shall be from
Primary Street, Side Street or Alley.
Access to parking from the Primary Street
shall be limited to the drive aisle only. No
parking spaces at the front of the site
between the building and street.
Parking may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Open Space, Usable
Total open space: Minimum of 100 square
feet per unit, combined between common
and private spaces.
Can be provided in a porch, paƟo, stoop,
balcony, yard area, or amenity space.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall
not be included in the total open space area
calculaƟon.
Triplex through Sixplex buildings can oŌen blend well into established neighborhoods on infill lots.
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DUPLEX
Context
A Duplex building contains two units. Unit orientation
can be side-by-side (sharing party wall), front-to-back (same), or stacked, where one unit is above another.
This building form typically has the look of a singlefamily home.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance locaƟon to each unit is on the
Primary Street.
On corner lots, each unit entry shall be on a
different street.
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STANDARDS
Vehicle Access
Access to parking spaces will be from
Primary Street, Side Street or Alley.
No parking spaces at the front of the site
between the building and street.
Parking may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Open Space, Usable
Private open space:
Minimum of 300 square feet per unit.
At least one of the private open space areas
shall be a minimum width of 15’ and
minimum depth of 15’.
Private open space may be in the form of
porches, stoops, balconies, yards, and patios.
Required street setbacks and driveways shall
not be included in the total open space area
calculaƟon.
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BUNGALOW COURT
Context
A Bungalow Court is a series of small detached or
attached units on a single lot, arranged to define a
shared vehicle-free courtyard space that is
perpendicular to the street. All units face and are
accessed from this shared central space.
Building Frontages Allowed
Porch
Stoop
Pedestrian Access
Main entrance location to each unit is from
the central courtyard/common space.
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Vehicle Access
Access to parking spaces shall be from the
Side Street or Alley and located at the side or
rear of the site.
Parking may be enclosed, covered, or open.
Open Space, Usable
Common Central Courtyard for every 10
units:
Minimum 20’ wide
Minimum 50’ deep
Shall be oriented perpendicular to, and
shall be open to, the sidewalk and street.
Bungalow Courts are not common mulƟfamily development types, but they can create very comfortable living environments.
EXHIBIT B
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SecƟon 4: Frontage Types
COVER FRONTAGE TYPES
EXHIBIT B
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PORCH – PROJECTING
Context
The main façade of the building typically has a small-to-medium setback from the property line. The resulƟng front yard is typically very small and may or may not be defined by a fence or hedge to spaƟally maintain the edge of the street. The projecƟng porch may be one or two stories, is open on three sides, and has a roof form that is separate from the main house.
Standards
Width, clear 10’ minimum A
Depth, clear 8’ minimum B
Height, clear 8’ minimum C
Finished level above sidewalk 18” minimum D
Clear space 4’ x 8’ minimum E
Circulation space 3’ wide minimum F
EXHIBIT B
461
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PORCH – ENGAGED
Context
The main façade of the building has a small setback from the property line. The resulting front yard is typically very small and may be undefined or defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. The engaged porch may be one or two stories, can be partially or fully enclosed on two sides, and must have a roof.
Standards
Width, clear 10’ minimum A
Depth, clear 8’ minimum B
Height, clear 8’ minimum C
Finished level above sidewalk 18” minimum D
Clear space 4’ x 8’ minimum E
Circulation space 3’ wide minimum F
EXHIBIT B
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PORCH – INTEGRAL
Context
The main façade of the building has a small setback from the property line. The resulting front yard is typically very small and may be undefined or defined by a fence or hedge to spatially maintain the edge of the street. An integral porch is part of the overall massing and roof form of a building. With an integral porch it is not possible to remove the porch without major changes to the overall roof form.
Standards
Width, clear 8’ minimum A
Depth, clear 8’ minimum B
Height, clear 8’ minimum C
Finished level above sidewalk 18” minimum D
Clear space 4’ x 8’ minimum E
Circulation space 3’ wide minimum F
EXHIBIT B
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STOOP
Context
The main façade of the building is near the property line and the elevated stoop engages the sidewalk. The stoop shall be elevated above the sidewalk to ensure privacy within the building. Stairs from the stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be side-loaded.
Standards
Width, clear 5’ minimum, 8’ maximum A
Depth, clear 5’ minimum, 8’ maximum B
Height, clear 8’ minimum C
Finished level above sidewalk 18” minimum D
Recessed entry 4’ maximum depth
Stairs may be perpindicular or parallel to the building façade.
Ramps shall be parallel to the façade.
The entry door shall be covered or recessed to provide shelter from the elements.
Gates are not permitted on stoops.
EXHIBIT B
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FORECOURT
Context
A portion of the main façade of the building is at or near the property line and a small portion is set back, creating a open court space. The space could be used as an entry court or shared garden space for apartment buildings, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within commercial areas. The proportions and orientation of these spaces should be carefully considered for solar orientation and user comfort. There is no roof over a forecourt.
Standards
Width, clear 12’ minimum A
Depth, clear 12’ minimum B
A wall, hedge, or fence no taller than 3’ shall be placed in line with the building façade (commonly referred to as the “build to line”).
EXHIBIT B
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SHOPFRONT
Context
The main façade of the building is at or near the property line and a canopy or awning element overlaps the sidewalk along the majority of the frontage.
Standards
Wall space between shopfront windows or doors 2’ maximum Awning depth 4’ minimum A
Awning height, clear 8’ minimum B
Awning distance from curb 2’ minimum
Transparency at the ground floor 75% minimum
Door Recess 5’ maximum
Stairs may be perpindicular or parallel to the building façade.
Commercial windows only, no residential windows at the ground floor.
Door recess allowed only if ground floor façade is at the Built to Line (BTL).
Movable window walls/ doors that allow commercial spaces to open to the street are encouraged.
EXHIBIT B
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TERRACE SHOPFRONT
Context
The terrace allows at-grade access to all shopfronts. The terrace is accessed at grade and as the sidewalk follows the slope, the terrace follows the plane of the shopfront finished floor level. Frequent steps from the sidewalk to the terrace are necessary to avoid a dead wall along the sidewalk and to maximize access to the spaces. The standards found here are to be used in addition to those set forth in the Shopfront section.
Standards
Depth, clear 8’ minimum A
Finished level above sidewalk 42” maximum B
Length of terrace 120’ maximum C
Distance between stairs 15’ maximum D
Wall setback from right-of-way (ROW) 12” minimum E
Low walls shall be made to be used as seating wherever possible.
See Shopfront standards for additional requirements.
EXHIBIT B
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GALLERY
Context
The main façade of the building is at the frontage line and the gallery projects over the sidewalk. This frontage type is intended for buildings with ground-floor commercial or retail uses and may be one or two stories. The gallery must extend close enough to the curb so that a pedestrian cannot bypass it. Due to the gallery’s projection over the public right of way, a public access easement over private property is required. Galleries must have a consistent depth along a frontage. The standards found here are to be used in addition to those set forth in the Shopfront section.
Standards
Depth, clear 8’ minimum A
Ground floor height, clear 11’ minimum B
Upper floor height, clear 9’ minimum C
Building height 2 stories maximum D
Setback from curb 1’ min., 2’ max. E
Upper story galleries facing the street shall not be used to meet primary circulation requirements.
Lighting is required in the gallery to illuminate the sidewalk consistent with the requirement of the City’s Security Ordinance.
See Shopfront standards for additional requirements.
EXHIBIT B
468
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SecƟon 5: Universal ObjecƟve
Design Standards
COVER
UNIVERSAL OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS
EXHIBIT B
469
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STANDARDS
SITE PLANNING
Building Placement and OrientaƟon
1 1a: Building frontage shall be oriented towards adjacent public streets, with individual entries, paƟo areas and landscaping facing the street.
1b: Parking areas and carports shall not be located along street frontages and shall be located to the side and rear of the buildings.
2 Direct pedestrian access shall be provided to connect each unit (or building) entry to the sidewalk at the public right of way.
3 For buildings without frontage along a primary street, unit entries shall be oriented to face internal common open space areas such as landscaped courtyards, plazas, or paseos. 4 Each ground floor unit fronƟng a primary or side street shall have at least one street-facing porch or paƟo. 5 Connected back-to-back units with garage expression on opposite façades are prohibited. 6 Tandem garages are prohibited.
EXHIBIT B
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Building Placement and OrientaƟon (conƟnued)
7 MulƟple-lot developments shall provide access to individual lots from an internal street system rather than create addiƟonal driveways along public street frontage. 8 Each site shall provide at least one pedestrian connecƟon to adjacent sidewalks or public pathways/trails at least every 400’ of linear building frontage.
9 At least 50% of all western-facing transparent building surfaces shall contain at least one of the following:
a. Operable window or door shuƩers.
b. Window awnings.
c. Transparent and ultraviolet-resistant window and door coaƟngs or films.
EXHIBIT B
471
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STANDARDS
Common FaciliƟes
1 Clustered mailboxes shall uƟlize the same colors and materials as the closest on-site building.
2 Separate secure mailbox/package delivery/pick-up areas shall be provided for residenƟal and commercial components of a project. 3 Each project shall provide one outdoor recreaƟon/amenity feature for every 100 residenƟal units. For purposes of this standard, an outdoor recreaƟon/amenity feature includes any of the following:
a. Outdoor eaƟng area with covered picnic tables and chairs that provides shade from the sun
b. Outdoor kitchen space with barbeque or cooktop
c. Fire pit surrounded with outdoor chairs
d. Sport court including bocce, basketball, horseshoes, or similar. e. Amphitheater/outdoor movie space or pavilion
f. Workout room with exercise machines
g. Pool, spa, or hot tub
EXHIBIT B
472
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STANDARDS
Parking Area Screening
All surface parking areas shall provide screening to create a landscaped buffer between the parking area and the public street.
1 Controlled entrances to parking faciliƟes (gates, doors, movable barriers) shall be located a minimum of 18’ from the back of sidewalk to accommodate one vehicle entering the facility off of the adjacent street. 2 Surface parking areas shall not be visible from a public right of way frontage for more than 25% of the parcel width. For example, a parcel with 100 linear feet of public street frontage shall have no more than 25 linear feet of surface parking that is visible from the public street. 3 Landscape buffer screening will be created by a solid fence, wall, or landscape hedge between 48-60 inches tall.
4 Landscape buffer screening area shall be at least 10’ deep (measured from the back of sidewalk to the parking lot paving) and shall be the width of the surface parking area (except for the driveway).
EXHIBIT B
473
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Parking Lot Layout
1 All outdoor parking areas of more than 50 spaces shall be divided into smaller units to decrease various impacts associated with large expanses of pavement and vehicles, and to facilitate safe and efficient pedestrian movement between parking areas and building entries. 2 2a: Landscaped medians of at least 3’ in width shall be provided between parking bays that face each other. 2b: Landscaped medians can include pedestrian walkways. 3 Parking areas shall include designated pedestrian walkways to building entrances. 4 Covered bicycle parking shall be provided adjacent to building entrances. 5 When bicycle parking is not visible from the street, direcƟonal signage to the bicycle parking area shall be located at the main building entrance. If there is no main building entrance, bicycle parking direcƟonal signage shall be near a common open space area.
6 All crosswalks shall be raised and be a different color and/or material than the parking lot surface.
EXHIBIT B
474
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Pedestrian walkways and pedestrian spaces shall include the following elements:
1 DifferenƟated paving materials with raised surfaces;
2 Landscaping adjacent to the walkway; and
3 Pedestrian-scaled lighƟng.
OpƟonal and desirable elements include:
4 Trellis or other shade structures;
5 SeaƟng
6 Waste receptacle(s) next to any seaƟng.
EXHIBIT B
475
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STANDARDS
BUILDING DESIGN
Building Form
All buildings of 4+ stories shall differenƟate the uppermost floor through one of the following means, as applicable to the architectural style:
1 Lighter color and different material than primary
building body.
2 AddiƟonal stepback beyond required ground-floor
setback, as follows:
4 stories: 12 inches minimum
5+ stories: 24 inches minimum
3 Roof cornice with the following features:
4 stories: 12-inch overhang minimum
5+ stories: 24-inch overhang minimum
12-inches in height, minimum
At least two disƟnct molding types
Site AmeniƟes
4 Outdoor, streetside ameniƟes for
commercial and residenƟal uses are
desirable when use and locaƟon
allow.
EXHIBIT B
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STANDARDS
5 Where buildings:
- are located at an intersecƟon involving a major street (as defined in the General Plan), - are located at the intersecƟon of gateway intersecƟons (intersecƟons at the City boundary or the boundary of any specific plan),
- front public parks or plazas, or
- anchor unique corners where sites create acute or obtuse angles, a prominent architectural corner treatment of the building mass is required. For purposes of this standard, a prominent architectural corner treatment of the building mass includes any of the following:
a. Rounded or angled corner.
b. LocaƟon of building entrance on corner.
c. Embedded corner tower.
EXHIBIT B
477
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STANDARDS
Minimize Massing
On building façades 200’ or greater in length, the following features shall be provided to relieve the building mass and add variaƟon.
1 A minimum 20’ wide and 10’ deep mid-block open space, building entry, or courtyard space. 2 A minimum 25’ long and 2’ deep wall plane change for every 50’ of building length. 3 A minimum 25’ long and 2’ tall roof plane change for every 50’ of building length.
EXHIBIT B
478
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STANDARDS
Windows, Walls, and Doors
1 Unless allowed by the architectural style defined in SecƟon 2: Architectural Styles, windows shall not be flush with the adjacent wall plane and shall be recessed a minimum of 2 inches. 2 Along any exterior building walls, material transiƟons shall only occur on the inside corner of plane change. 3 NegaƟve space areas on public-facing façades shall not exceed 10’ in width by 10’ in height (100 square feet in total). For the purposes of this standard, negaƟve space is defined as blank wall surfaces that lack ornamentaƟon, architectural elements, detailing, fixtures, plane changes, or openings such as arcades, windows, and doors.
4 ReflecƟve glazing is prohibited.
5 For mulƟple units with entry doors on the same building façade, entry door design, color, and details shall vary from unit to unit.
EXHIBIT B
479
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STANDARDS
Materials and Colors
1 A minimum of 5/8 inch thickness is required for any wood (or woodsubsƟtute) siding. 2 If wood paneling (or cement fiber wood-like paneling) is used for a board and baƩen appearance, baƩens shall be incorporated into the paneling every 12 inches.
3 A minimum of 1 inch thickness is required for any brick or stone veneer. 4 Unless otherwise required by the architectural style as defined in SecƟon 2:
Architectural Styles:
At least two materials shall be used on any building façade in addiƟon to window glazing, doors, railings, or other decoraƟve architectural elements. A secondary material shall comprise at least 20% of the square footage of the building façade.
At least two colors shall be used on each building façade. 5 Exposed vents, flashing electrical conduits, and guƩers, downspouts, pipes and similar features used to collect roof runoff shall be painted the same color as the surface to which they are adjacent. Copper guƩers or downspouts may be treated as a design element and are not required to be painted to match the adjacent surface.
6 Neon or fluorescent building colors are prohibited.
7 Shiny metal or other reflecƟve surfaces that produce glare or discernable shine are prohibited. Primary and secondary building materials and paint colors shall have a maƩe or saƟn finish.
8 Detached garages and carports shall be designed in the same style as the primary building.
9 Only those porƟons of a flat roof that are not visible from the ground level shall have white or light-colored roofs that reflect sun and solar heat gain. 10 For Townhome-style projects of four or more units, each unit shall employ different body and front door colors than its adjacent unit.
EXHIBIT B
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STANDARDS
Fire Risk MiƟgaƟon
ProperƟes located along the Wildland Urban Interface
(WUI) and in a High or Very-High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone, as determined by the CA Department of Forestry
and Fire ProtecƟon (CalFire), shall meet all of the
following requirements:
1 Fire-resistant roof and eave materials must be
used on all buildings.
2 Non-combusƟble materials, such as metal,
stone, or brick, must be used for all walls and
fencing within 5 feet of buildings.
3 Only fire-resistant shrubs and groundcovers are
permiƩed.
4 Building setback areas from property lines
directly along the WUI must also comply with
the following:
a. No landscaping or other combusƟble
groundcover material is permiƩed within 5
feet of the building.
b. Non-combusƟble materials must be used for
aƩached awnings and paƟo covers.
c. No trees are permiƩed within 30 feet of the
building.
EXHIBIT B
481
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STANDARDS
LANDSCAPING
NaƟve Plants
1 On-site trees that meet the thresholds idenƟfied
in the Tree PreservaƟon Ordinance shall be
preserved and incorporated into development
and landscape plans, unless tree retenƟon is not
recommended by a cerƟfied arborist.
2 A minimum of 50% of all new tree planƟngs shall
be California naƟves.
3 A minimum of 30% of all new shrub planƟngs
shall be pollinators.
4 Invasive species shall not be used.
EXHIBIT B
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Site Landscaping and Plant Size
1 A minimum of 25% of the site, excluding building
footprint areas, shall be landscaped and contain
pervious surfaces. For purposes of this standard,
green roofs shall be counted towards meeƟng
this requirement.
2 The following minimum sizes shall be used for
plant materials at the Ɵme of installaƟon:
Groundcover shall be a minimum 1-gallon pot
size.
Shrubs shall be a minimum 5-gallon pot size.
Trees on private property shall be a minimum
15-gallon pot size.
20% of all trees on private property shall have
a 24-inch box container size or larger.
Street trees shall be 24-inch box size and
comply with the City of Livermore Standard
Details.
3 The largest plant materials being used on the
project site shall be located in areas that are
visually prominent such as entries and along
main frontages, as well as in areas requiring the
most shade (parking lots, plazas, courtyards,
etc.)
EXHIBIT B
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Parking Lot Landscaping
1 Broad branching (not columnar) shade trees at a
minimum raƟo of three trees per 10 parking
spaces.
2 One landscape island at least 9’ wide per every
10 parking spaces.
3 Curbed planter areas shall be provided at the
end of each surface parking lot drive aisle to
protect parked vehicles from the turning
movements of other vehicles.
EXHIBIT B
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PlanƟng LocaƟon and Design
1 A double row of trees shall be provided along all public streets. This shall include one row of tall, broadbranching shade trees that will cover the sidewalk and at least 8’ of the adjoining parking area, bike lane, and/or travel lane located within the landscape strip and one row located on the private property side of the sidewalk. If a monolithic sidewalk is used, then a double row is sƟll required on the private property side of the sidewalk.
2 Along all project frontages, a conƟnuous row of trees shall be provided, such that all tree canopy spreads are conƟguous.
3 Each project shall provide at least one on-site tree per ten residenƟal units, excluding all street trees. 4 All areas between the sidewalk and a building façade shall be landscaped and properly irrigated, except for hardscape areas required for path of travel, porches, stoops, driveways, and uƟliƟes. 5 For projects construcƟng new sidewalks (and not replacing exisƟng), five-foot-wide planƟng strips between the sidewalk and the back of the curb on all public rights of way are required. 6 All shrubs and groundcover shall comply with Livermore Development Code Figure 4.13, pertaining to Vehicle Sightlines.
7 Landscaping shall be installed prior to occupancy of the building, and for phased developments, shall be installed along the enƟre public street frontage during the first phase.
EXHIBIT B
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DESIGN
STANDARDS
Site Shading
1 Each applicant shall submit a shade analysis demonstraƟng that the following minimum shading requirements have been met on the project site:
a. Parking Lots: A minimum of 50% of all unenclosed parking areas shall be shaded. b. Sidewalks and Pathways: A minimum of 75% of each sidewalk and pathway shall be shaded. c. Common FaciliƟes: A minimum of 50% of all outdoor common faciliƟes shall be shaded. For purposes of this standard, common faciliƟes include any surface-level and communal seaƟng area, plaza, outdoor barbeque, picnic area, etc.
2 Shade can be provided through a combinaƟon of the following a. Tree canopy at 15-year maturity
b. Structural shade elements such as covered walkways, paƟo covers, trellises, pergolas, shade sails, and/or solar canopies.
3 Shade calculaƟons shall be based on the summer solsƟce at 12:00 p.m.
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ARCHITECTURAL
STYLES
SECTION 3:
BUILDING
FORMS
SECTION 4:
FRONTAGE
TYPES
SECTION 5:
UNIVERSAL
OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
STANDARDS
LIGHTING
1 The height of luminaries shall not exceed 18’
from adjacent grade.
2 Outdoor lights that blink, revolve, flash or
change intensity are prohibited.
3 LighƟng shall have shields to prevent spillover,
and the light source (bulb) shall not be visible
from beyond the property line.
4 The light source for any externally-illuminated
signs shall be posiƟoned so that light is only
received by the sign and does not spill over onto
adjoining properƟes. The light source (bulb)
shall not be visible to pedestrians or motorists.
5 Minimum levels of illuminaƟon along pedestrian
paths between desƟnaƟons is 0.5 foot-candles.
At pedestrian desƟnaƟon points such as
entryways, plazas and courtyards, lighƟng levels
shall achieve illuminaƟon of 1 foot-candle.
6 IlluminaƟon shall achieve a lighƟng level of 1
foot-candle on the parking lot surface.
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SECTION 3:
BUILDING
FORMS
SECTION 4:
FRONTAGE
TYPES
SECTION 5:
UNIVERSAL
OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
STANDARDS
ANCILLARY STRUCTURES
LocaƟon and Screening
1 UƟlity and mechanical equipment, including electrical meters and gas service, shall be screened by a material that provides at least 50% opacity by landscaping, louvers, fences, or enclosures that use the same materials and colors as the main building(s). Screening methods may also be gated outdoor rooms or screening behind wing walls that are part of the building elevaƟon.
2 Locate exterior trash enclosures so that no dwelling is closer than 25’ (including those on adjacent properƟes), or more than 125’ from a residenƟal unit.
3 Trash enclosures shall be located and
oriented so as to provide adequate truck
access, shall have a 3’ landscape planter
around the perimeter, and shall be sized
to accommodate the needed number of
trash bins to serve the project.
4 UƟlity and mechanical equipment shall
not be located within a required acƟve
open space area.
5 Backflow prevenƟon devices shall be
surrounded by landscaping that will
grow to the height of the backflow unit
within one year of planƟng. The plants
shall be spaced so that their spread is
overlapping at maturity, which will be
dictated by the species chosen.
6 HeaƟng, venƟlaƟon, and air condiƟoning
(HVAC) units located on exterior walls or
paƟos shall be completely screened
from view by a solid wall at least as tall
as the HVAC unit and constructed with
the same materials and colors as the
adjacent building.
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SECTION 3:
BUILDING
FORMS
SECTION 4:
FRONTAGE
TYPES
SECTION 5:
UNIVERSAL
OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
STANDARDS
UƟlity and Mechanical Equipment
1 HeaƟng, VenƟlaƟng, or Air CondiƟoning (HVAC)
units shall not be located on above-ground
balconies.
2 Roof-mounted mechanical equipment:
Shall be located a minimum of 10’ from
occupiable rooŌop areas.
Shall only be allowed for architectural styles
with parapets or roof wells designed to
completely screen the equipment.
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SECTION 4:
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TYPES
SECTION 5:
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OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
STANDARDS
Trash Enclosure Design
1 Roof and wall colors and materials shall match
the primary building’s architectural style.
2 Shall have solid gates with latches that secure
and screen all waste receptacles (bins and carts)
within.
3 All waste receptacles shall be fully screened from
public view.
4 LighƟng shall be provided in and around trash
enclosures for nighƫme security, safe access,
and use.
5 For projects uƟlizing individual cart service for
each unit, each unit garage shall provide
sufficient space for all required containers.
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SECTION 3:
BUILDING
FORMS
SECTION 4:
FRONTAGE
TYPES
SECTION 5:
UNIVERSAL
OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
STANDARDS
Fences and Walls
1, 2 For all fences or walls above 4’ in height,
decoraƟve posts, pilasters, or columns shall be
used every 15’ to break up horizontal massing:
1 Maximum 15’
2 DecoraƟve posts, pilasters, or columns
3 Fences and walls shall not exceed 6’ in height.
4 Fences and walls shall be constructed of
durable materials like wood, masonry, metal,
concrete, or similar.
5 Fences and walls may be located on property
lines, except that fences and walls above 3’ in
height along street frontages shall meet the
required building setback of the underlying
zoning district.
6 All fences and walls shall comply with
Livermore Development Code Figure 4.13,
pertaining to Vehicle Sightlines.
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SECTION 4:
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TYPES
SECTION 5:
UNIVERSAL
OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
STANDARDS
COMMERCIAL PORTIONS OF MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT
The following standards apply to the commercial or other acƟve ground-floor porƟons of a mixed-use project.
As allowed by the architectural style as defined in SecƟon 2: Architectural Styles, buildings shall use at least three of the following six elements on the ground floor:
1 Architectural detailing at the storefront entry that is not found elsewhere on the building, including:
a) Soldier course/sailor course
b) Wainscot
c) Bulkhead material change. Bulkhead wall shall be at least 12 inches, but no more than 24 inches, in height.
2 Plane breaks at the ground floor including inset or protruding storefront entries/doors by a minimum of 24 inches.
3 At least 50% of the ground-floor building frontage shall be openings, doors, glazing, trellises or other verƟcally-oriented landscaping, or other non-solid wall material. 4 Transom windows.
5 Canopies or awnings at the storefront.
6 Arcade over the storefront with a covered roof or trellis.
All windows shall have transparent glazing.
Ground-floor commercial spaces shall be at least
12’ in height measured from the grade of the
adjacent sidewalk or walkway.
All retail tenants on the ground floor facing the
primary street shall have a direct pedestrian entry
connecƟon to the sidewalk.
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SECTION 3:
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SECTION 4:
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TYPES
SECTION 5:
UNIVERSAL
OBJECTIVE
DESIGN
STANDARDS
SecƟon 6: Glossary of Design
and Architectural Terms
COVER
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
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Accent material. An accent material is one that is supplementary to the primary material(s) on a building.
Arcade. A roofed passageway
or lane. A series of arches
supported by columns, piers,
or pillars, either freestanding
or aƩached to a wall to form
a gallery.
Architectural feature. Exterior building element providing ornamentaƟon to the building massing such as eaves, cornices, bay windows, window and door surrounds, light fixtures, canopies, and balconies.
Awning. An angled or
horizontal projecƟon that
extends from a building or
structure to provide
protecƟon from the sun, rain,
or other weather elements.
DecoraƟve awnings project
from the building in the same
manner but may be for
aestheƟc, not funcƟonal,
purposes.
Balcony, julieƩe (or juliet). A
faux balcony; a low
ornamental railing to a
window, projecƟng only
slightly beyond the plane of
the window, threshold, or sill
and having the appearance of
a balcony when the window is
fully open.
Baluster. A small column,
shaŌ, or other verƟcal
member commonly used in a
balustrade to support a top
rail or coping.
Bay. A space or secƟon of a building defined by structural elements like columns, piers, or walls, or a porƟon of a building that projects outward from the main façade.
Belt course. A horizontal
band of wood or masonry
that projects slightly from the
wall, oŌen used to visually
delineate different levels or
stories of a building.
Board and baƩen. A form of sheathing for wood frame buildings consisƟng of wide boards, usually placed verƟcally, whose joints are covered by narrow strips of wood over joints or cracks.
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95 Bracket. A projecƟon from a
verƟcal surface providing
structural or visual support
under cornices, balconies,
windows, or any other
overhanging member.
Build to Line (BTL). A line
parallel to the street right-ofway, that defines the minimum or maximum setback for a
building's façade, ensuring
buildings are placed at a
consistent distance from the
street.
Bulkhead wall. The area of
the storefront between the
sidewalk and the base of the
display window.
California NaƟve Species. Plant species which originate from California through natural evoluƟon, and whose presence was not brought by human acƟvity. NaƟve species are adapted to the local climate, soil, and hydrology.
Cladding. Building cladding is the applicaƟon of one material over another to add an extra skin or layer to the building. Commonly used exterior wall cladding materials include brick, vinyl, wood, stone, fiber cements, metal, concrete, and stucco.
Column. A verƟcal shaŌ
extending from the ground or
from one part of the structure
to another.
Corbel. A structural piece of
stone, wood, or metal juƫng
from a wall to carry a superincumbent weight; a type of bracket.
Corner element. An
architectural feature at the
corner of a building, oŌen
taking the form of unique
window treatment or other
building elements that is not
present at other locaƟons on
the building.
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96 Cornice. A horizontal molding
projecƟng along the top of a
wall, building, etc.
Cornice return (eave return).
Also called an eave return, a
cornice return is a way to
transiƟon the eave and the
main fascia board around the
gable end of a house.
DenƟls. A small, rectangular
block used as a repeaƟng
ornament, typically found in a
series forming a molding,
oŌen below a cornice or
roofline, resembling a row of
teeth.
Distance Between Entries. The horizontal distance between entrances to a building or buildings, measured parallel to the façade.
Divided lite: Individual panes
of glass held in place by wood
or syntheƟc material to create
a paƩern.
Eave, closed. Eaves with
projecƟng roof members
closed from view by boarding.
Eave, open. Overhanging
eaves where the raŌers are
exposed at the eaves and
visible from below.
English bond brick paƩern. A
tradiƟonal paƩern where
alternaƟng courses (rows) of
bricks are laid with either the
long side (stretcher) or the
short end (header) facing
outward.
Exterior InsulaƟon and Finish System (EIFS). A non load-bearing, exterior wall cladding system that provides insulaƟon and a finished, water-resistant surface.
Façade. The exterior wall of a building adjacent to a lot line/design site line.
Fiber cement. A composite building material made of cement reinforced with cellulose fibers, oŌen used as a low-maintenance alternaƟve to wood.
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A tradiƟonal paƩern where
stretchers and headers are
laid alternately in a
single course.
Frontage. The building façade abuƫng a street or public open space.
Gable. A roof form that
slopes downward in two
opposite direcƟons from a
central ridge.
Glazing. Openings in a building in which glass is installed.
Green wall (or living façade).
When plants are grown on or
against a verƟcal surface,
oŌen a building wall, using a
specialized growth medium
and irrigaƟon system.
Ground Floor AcƟvaƟon. When buildings provide street facing, publicly accessible, ground floor tenant spaces to support commercial, office, and/or recreaƟonal uses on all street-facing building facades. Ground floors shall not contain residenƟal living units but may provide ground floor spaces for various private residenƟal services and ameniƟes, primarily on non-street facing building facades.
Invasive plant species. Species of plants not historically found in California that spread outside culƟvated areas and can also damage environmental or economic resources. Invasive species may be regulated by county agricultural agencies as noxious species. Lists of invasive plants are maintained at the California Invasive Plant Council Inventory and USDA invasive and noxious weeds database.
Lintel. A horizontal member
designed to support the wall
above it, such as above an
opening.
Modillions. An ornamental,
horizontal bracket or console,
typically found in series
beneath a cornice. More
horizontal in shape and
smaller than a corbel.
Mullion. Horizontal or verƟcal
bar providing structural
support between windows.
MunƟn. Pieces of non-glazing
material to secure mulƟple
panes of glass, or lites, within
a window. MunƟns serve to
arƟculate glazing divisions.
Parapet wall. A low wall
along the edge of a roof or
the porƟon of a wall that
extends above the roof line.
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98 Pediment. A triangular or
arched element above the
lintel or entablature of a door
or window.
Pilaster. A column engaged to
and projecƟng from a wall.
Pitch. The slope of a roof expressed as verƟcal rise per measure of length.
Pollinators (plant species). Pollinator plants are plants that provide nectar and/or pollen to pollinators such as bees, buƩerflies, hummingbirds, and other animals, thereby aƩracƟng and supporƟng those pollinators.
Porte cochere. A covered
entrance large enough for
vehicles to pass through, that
opens into a courtyard or
parking area.
Primary material. The main materials that form the structural components, foundaƟon, and envelope of a building. Primary materials oŌen comprise 75% or more of a building’s façade.
Primary street. The main road, street, or arterial route that serves a project site.
RaŌer tails. The porƟon of
the raŌer that hangs over the
wall and is visible on the
exterior of the building.
Railing, horizontal.
Railing, panel.
Railing, mesh (perforated).
Recessed entry. An entrance to a building that is set back from the façade of the building.
Roof plane. The surface of the roof. It could be flat, pitched, or on an angle.
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99 Roof, gabled. A roof having a
gable at one or both ends; a
roof sloping downward in two
opposite direcƟons from a
central ridge, forming a gable
at each end.
Roof, hipped. A roof that
slopes upward from all four
sides of a building, requiring a
hip raŌer at each corner.
Sash. The movable part of a window made of the frame that holds the glass.
Shingle. A small thin piece of
building material oŌen with
one end thicker than the other
for laying in overlapping rows
as a covering for the roof or
sides of a building.
Shopfront (Storefront). The majority porƟon of a shopfront frontage that consists of the display window or entrance and its components, including windows, doors, transoms, and sill pane.
ShuƩer. Each of a pair of hinged panels, oŌen louvered, fixed inside or outside a window that can be closed for security or privacy or to keep out light.
Sidelight. A glazed panel at the
side of a doorway.
Sill. The horizontal exterior
member at the boƩom of a
window or door opening,
usually sloped away from the
boƩom of the window or door
for drainage of water and
overhanging the wall below.
Soffit. The underside of a roof
overhang (eave) or any
architectural structure like
archways, balconies, or
staircases, typically covering
the exposed underside of
raŌers or other structural
elements.
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Soldier course (or sailor
course). A row of bricks laid
verƟcally with their narrow
edge exposed, oŌen used for
decoraƟve or accent purposes,
like around door or window
openings.
Trim. A narrow strip of wood, moulding, or other material as a surface decoraƟon or the covering for joints and seams between building structure and window and door openings, or at wall edges.
Wainscot. A style of wall
paneling, typically made of
wood, brick, or stone, that
covers the lower porƟon of a
wall.
Wall plane. A verƟcal surface defined by the façades of buildings.
Window, accent. A window
typically smaller in its
dimensions and occurring less
frequently than a typical
window.
Window, awning. A window
with one or more sashes
hinged horizontally along the
top rail.
Window, bay. A window space
projecƟng outward from the
main walls of a building and
forming a bay in a room.
Typically consists of a central
windowpane (fixed sash),
flanked by two or more smaller
windows that can be a fixed
pane or operable.
Window, casement. A window
with at least one sash hinged
to swing open.
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Window, double hung. A
window with two sashes
arranged one above the other,
both of which are moveable in
the verƟcal direcƟon.
Window, fixed. A window or part of one that cannot be moved or opened.
Window, ganged or grouped.
An opening composed of
mulƟple, grouped typical
windows, of which one may be
a fixed or picture window.
Window, picture. A fixed window designed to take advantage of a view by reducing visual obstrucƟon. Picture windows do not have glazing division.
Window, single hung. A
window with two sashes
arranged one above the other,
one of which is moveable in
the verƟcal direcƟon.
Window, transom. A transom
window is used above another
window or entry door but can’t
open. They are usually as wide
as the window or door (or as
wide as the door and the
sidelights). They can be square
(rectangular), round top, or
ellipƟcal.
Window, typical. A regular recurring window (i.e., size or lite paƩern) on a façade.
Wing wall. A smaller wall aƩached or next to a larger wall or structure.
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References and Credits
COVER REFERENCES AND CREDITS
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REFERENCES
Field Guide to American Houses, Virginia Savage
McAlester
PHOTO CREDITS
Photo 5 on page 22: hƩps://jla-ap.com/project/prado/
Photos 4 and 6 on page 31:
hƩps://www.cbre.com/properƟes/properƟes-forlease/office/details/US-SMPL-162377/the-mercanƟle802-harney-street-omaha-ne-68102 and hƩps://www.apartments.com/brickline-at-themercanƟle-omaha-ne/blv7pz9/#blv7pz9-0-photos IllustraƟve page 43: hƩps://focus-es.com/the-benefitsof-podium-style-buildings/ IllustraƟve page 45: hƩps://www.base4.com/podiums-vs-wraps-which-to-choose/ Photo page 70: hƩps://www.apartments.com/legacyat-livermore-livermore-ca/wjkdggh/#wjkdggh-0-photos Photo page 91:
hƩps://deepstreamdesign.com/screenwall/commercial-screen-walls-and-enclosures/ All other photos obtained via license from GeƩy
Images (iStock.com) or taken by one of the following
individuals:
KrisƟ Bascom, Shute, Mihaly & Weinberger LLP
Jake PoƩer, City of Livermore
Turhan Sonmez, City of Livermore
GRAPHIC DESIGN CREDIT
Black and white line drawings in SecƟon 2:
Architectural Styles and annotated graphic images in
SecƟon 5: Universal ObjecƟve Design Standards
prepared by PlaceWorks
Colored building renderings of architectural styles
generated by ChatGPT
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Rev. 04.2025 1 ORDINANCE NO. ___
IN THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE, CALIFORNIA AN ORDINANCE REPEALING DEVELOPMENT CODE SECTIONS 6.02.030 DENSITY BONUS, 6.03.060 EMERGENCY SHELTERS, 6.03.070 FARMWORKER HOUSING, 6.03.080 MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE HOME PARKS, 6.03.120 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, AND 10.06.050 AFFORDABLE HOUSING, AND ADDING A NEW PART 11: HOUSING TO THE LIVERMORE DEVELOPMENT CODE As the availability of housing across California has failed to meet demand and concerns about housing affordability have increased, state legislation to spur and incentivize residential development has increased.
Beginning in 2015, the state began issuing regulations and passing new laws aimed at reducing barriers to housing production. The state has taken an increasingly active role in legislating the housing permitting process since then and has passed over 100 new laws in just the past 5 years.
In 2023, in conformance with state housing requirements, the City Council adopted Livermore’s 2023-2031 Housing Element, which contains a series of policies that seek to implement and codify state housing law, further production of all housing types, streamline the housing permit review process, establish Objective Design Standards, and update the Livermore Development Code (LDC).
City staff has worked on and proposes for adoption a comprehensive update of the LDC to incorporate various state housing laws and increase project review streamlining.
This update creates a new Part 11 Housing chapter in the LDC to provide regulations, standards, and review procedures for various types of housing and mixed-use development projects in the City and brings the LDC into compliance with state housing law, as well as provides additional housing-related updates to the LDC pertaining to project streamlining and public noticing, consistent with Housing Element policy (“Project”).
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LIVERMORE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recommendation. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on June 3, 2025, to consider adoption of the Project and by its Resolution No. 19-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, recommended that the City Council approve the Project.
Section 2. Public Hearing. Prior to taking action on the Project, and at a properly noticed public hearing, the City Council of the City of Livermore reviewed written and oral staff reports, conducted a public hearing on the Project and took testimony; and received into the record all pertinent documents related to the Project (collectively, the “Record Evidence”). The City Council’s determination is based on the Record Evidence, which is incorporated into this Ordinance by reference.
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The City Council has considered the findings made in Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-25, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and hereby adopts the same findings by this reference and incorporates them herein, and based upon the City Council’s own independent review of the Record Evidence and considerations, it adopts this Ordinance. [Resolution Nos. 17-25 (CEQA) and 19-25 (Project)] Section 3. Environmental. The City Council has adopted Resolution No. [________] finding the project to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
Section 4. Ordinance. Part 11 Housing of the Livermore Development Code is hereby added as set forth in Exhibit B attached hereto. Sections 6.02.030 Density Bonus,
6.03.060 Emergency Shelters, 6.03.070 Farmworker Housing, 6.03.080 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks, 6.03.120 Accessory Dwelling Units, and 10.06.050 Affordable Housing of the Livermore Development Code are hereby deleted in their entirety.
Section 5. Consistency. The ordinance is consistent with the Livermore General Plan, any applicable specific plan, and the Livermore Development Code.
Section 6. Publication and Effective Date. This ordinance or a comprehensive summary thereof shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation of the City of Livermore within 15 days after its adoption and shall take effect and be in force 30 days from and after its adoption.
Section 7. Filing. Planning Manager is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Alameda County Clerk.
Section 8. Documents. The documents that constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based on can be found in the City Clerk’s Office, 1052 S. Livermore Avenue, Livermore, California.
Section 9. Severability. If any part of this ordinance is declared unconstitutional or invalid by a court, such unconstitutionality or invalidity shall not affect any remaining parts.
The foregoing ordinance was introduced at the meeting of the City Council of the City of Livermore held on July 14, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
The ordinance was adopted at the regular meeting of the City Council held on ______________________, by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor Marchand, City of Livermore
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________ /s/ Katherine Mirassou______________ Deborah L. Elam Katherine Mirassou
City Clerk Assistant City Attorney
Exhibit A - Planning Commission Resolution No. 19-25
Exhibit B - Ordinance
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Chapter 11.10: Introduction
Sections:
11.10.010 Purpose and Applicability
11.10.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Part 11 provides the regulations and standards for, and guidance on the review and processing of applications for multifamily and mixed use residential development projects, and other housing types.
B. Part 11 sets forth the objective development, design, and operating standards for specific types of multifamily residential and mixed use development projects in residential and commercial areas.
C. The land uses and activities covered by Part 11 shall comply with the provisions of this Part and all other applicable provisions of this Development Code.
D. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of Part 11 and those of Part 3 (Specific to Zones), Part 4 (General to Zones) or Part 5 (Building Types), the requirements of Part 11 shall control.
E. Part 11 was developed with the intent to summarize the requirements of various California State Government Code sections related to the development of housing. In the event of ambiguities, gaps, or conflict between State statutes and any of chapters of this Part, State statutes shall govern.
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Chapter 11.20: Definitions
Sections:
11.20.010 Purpose
11.20.020 Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases
11.20.010 Purpose
This Chapter provides definitions of terms and phrases used in Part 11, Housing, that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in this Chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Development Code or Municipal Code, these definitions shall control for the purposes of how the term or phrase should be defined in relation to Part 11, Housing. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, or in other provisions of the City of Livermore Development Code or Municipal Code, the Director shall determine the correct definition. The Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (MODS) has a glossary of terms applicable to building and site design.
11.20.020 Definitions of Specialized Terms and Phrases
For the purpose of this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall be defined as follows:
A. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). An attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An ADU also includes an efficiency unit or a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. (Gov’t Code 66313) B. A person “Acting in Concert with the Owner,” means a person that has common ownership or control of the subject parcel with the owner of the adjacent parcel, or a person acting on behalf of, acting for the predominant benefit of, acting on the instructions of, or actively cooperating with, the owner of the parcel being subdivided. As used here, “common ownership or control” means that the property is owned or controlled by the same person, persons, or entity, or by separate entities in which any shareholder, partner, member, or family member of an investor of the entity owns ten percent or more of the interest in the property.
C. Adjacent Parcel. Any parcel of land that is (1) touching the parcel being subdivided at any point; (2) separated from the parcel being subdivided at any point only by a public right-of-way, private street or way, or public or private utility, service, or access easement; or (3) separated from the parcel being subdivided only by other real property which is in common ownership or control of the applicant.
D. Affordable Housing. Housing is considered affordable if it does not exceed a specified percentage of a household's income, depending on the income level,
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and provided at an “affordable housing cost” as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50052.5 or “affordable rent” as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50053.
E. Affordable to Low-Income or Very-Low-Income Households. Being of a condition in which sales prices or rental rates for a housing development conform with the current “City of Livermore Affordable Housing Sales Prices and Rental Rates,” established annually by resolution of the City Council.
F. Agricultural Employee Housing. Includes any dwellings, living quarters, or accommodations provided specifically for agricultural employees, which is any person employed in agriculture, as defined by California Labor Code Section 1140.4(b), which includes farming, dairying, horticulture, viticulture, and related agricultural work. (Health and Safety Code §17008)
G. Approved Nonprofit Housing Group. A nonprofit corporation, or a housing authority, with the mission to provide quality affordable housing and has entered into an agreement with the City to rent affordable rental units to very-low- and low-income households at a cost that does not exceed maximum monthly rental rates for those households consistent with the requirements of Chapter 11.70, Affordable Housing.
H. Area Median Income. The median household income, adjusted for family size, established and published annually by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a metropolitan area or nonmetropolitan county. (Health and Safety Code § 50093)
I. Architectural Style. An architectural style is a classification of buildings, based on a set of characteristics and features, including overall appearance, arrangement of the building’s components, method of construction, building materials used, form, size, structural design, and regional character, as identified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA).
J. Car Share Vehicle. A motor vehicle that is operated as part of a regional fleet by a public or private car sharing company or organization and provides hourly or daily service. (California Vehicle Code, specifically Section 22507.1) K. Commercial Corridor. A highway, that is not a freeway (as defined in Section 332 of the Vehicle Code) that has a right-of-way of at least 70 and not greater than 150 feet. (Gov’t Code § 65912.101)
L. Commercial to Residential Adaptive Reuse. The process of converting existing commercial buildings (such as office buildings, malls, hotels, or industrial structures) into residential housing units.
M. Complete Independent Living Facilities. Describes a unit that has a separate entrance and provides permanent provisions for living, sleeping, cooking, and sanitation independent of another structure or unit. (Gov’t Code § 65852.2)
N. Coordinated Entry System. As related to Low Barrier Navigation Centers, means a centralized or coordinated assessment system designed to coordinate
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program participant intake, assessment, and referrals. (Developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, 2020) O. Dedicated to Industrial Use. At least one of the following criteria apply:
1. The property is presently utilized for industrial purposes.
2. The most recently permitted use of the property was for industrial uses.
3. The site was designated for industrial use in the latest version of the general plan adopted before January 1, 2022.
P. Density Bonus. The increase in the number of residential units that a developer is allowed to build beyond the maximum permitted by local zoning ordinances. This bonus is granted when a developer agrees to include a specified percentage of affordable housing units for lower-income, very low-income, moderate-income, or senior households within the project. (Gov’t Code § 65915)
Q. Density Bonus, “Super”. Assembly Bill 1763 is often referred to as the “Super Density Bonus” because the bill allows for up to an 80% density bonus for 100% affordable housing projects meeting certain criteria, and the density bonus units would also have to be affordable. AB 1763 projects that are located within a half mile of a major transit stop are also allowed a height increase of up to three stories or 33 feet. Furthermore, this bill also eliminated any parking requirements for a qualifying project and grants an additional concession or incentive to the housing developer.
R. Density Bonus Housing Agreement. A legally binding agreement between a local government (city or county) and a developer that governs the provision of affordable housing units in exchange for a density bonus, concessions, incentives, waivers, or parking reductions. (Gov’t Code § 65915)
S. Efficiency Unit. A residential unit that: (Health and Safety Code § 17958.1)
1. Has a minimum area of 150 square feet (excluding a bathroom).
2. Includes a bathroom and a kitchen or an efficiency kitchen, which typically consists of: a sink, cooking appliances, a refrigerator, a food preparation counter, and storage cabinets.
3. May not be required to have separate rooms aside from the bathroom.
T. Emergency Shelter. Housing with minimal supportive services for persons experiencing homelessness that is limited to occupancy of six months or less. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay. (Gov’t Code § 65582(d))
U. Extremely Low Income Household. Household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for extremely low income families as established and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing
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Act of 1937. “Extremely Low Income” is typically defined as being below 30% of area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually.
V. Ground Floor Activation. When buildings provide street facing, publicly accessible, ground floor tenant spaces to support commercial, office, and/or recreational uses on all street-facing building facades. Ground floors shall not contain residential living units but may provide ground floor spaces for various private residential services and amenities, primarily on non-street facing building facades.
W. Heavy Industrial Use. A source, other than a Title V source, that is subject to permitting by an air pollution control district, or an air quality management district created or continued in existence pursuant to provisions of Part 3 (commencing with Section 40000) of the Health and Safety Code.
X. High-Quality Transit Corridor. A corridor with fixed route bus service with service intervals no longer than 15 minutes during peak commute hours. (Public Resources Code § 21155)
Y. Household. All persons occupying a housing unit, regardless of their relationship, who share common living arrangements.
Z. Housing Development Project. Means a use consisting of any of the following: (Gov’t Code § 65589.5(h)(2))
1. Residential units only.
2. Mixed-use developments that include residential units and are subject to certain requirements.
3. Transitional housing or supportive housing.
AA. Incentives (or Concessions). In relation to density bonus, refers to: (Gov’t.
Code § 65915(k))
1. A reduction in site development standards or modification of zoning code requirements (such as setbacks, height restrictions, or parking requirements);
2. Approval of mixed-use zoning in conjunction with a housing development, even if the zoning code does not normally permit it, if it helps the development economically; or
3. Any other regulatory incentive or concession proposed by the applicant or the city/county that results in identifiable cost reductions for affordable housing units.
BB. Independent Institution of Higher Education. Non-public higher education institutions that grant undergraduate degrees, graduate degrees, or both, and that are formed as nonprofit corporations in California and are accredited by an agency recognized by the United States Department of Education. (CA Education Code § 66010)
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CC. Industrial Use. Utilities, manufacturing, transportation storage and maintenance facilities, and warehousing uses. This definition, as it relates to State housing law and the California Government Code, does not include power substations or utility conveyances such as power lines, broadband wires, and pipes.
DD. Individual Dwelling Unit Format. Emergency shelter providing separate private units for individuals or households.
EE. Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU). A residential dwelling unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure. (Gov’t.
Code § 66313)
FF. Light Industrial Use. A use that is not subject to permitting by an air pollution control district or an air quality management district created or continued in existence pursuant to provisions of the California Health and Safety Code.
GG. Living Area. The interior habitable area of a dwelling unit, including basements and attics, but does not include a garage or any accessory structure. (Gov’t Code § 66313)
HH. Low Barrier Navigation Center. A Housing First, low-barrier, serviceenriched shelter focused on quickly moving people into permanent housing. It provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness with resources such as income, public benefits, health services, permanent housing, or other supportive services. A Low Barrier Navigation Center may be non-congregate and relocatable. “Low Barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following: (Gov’t Code § 65660)
1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
2. Pets.
3. The storage of possessions.
4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.
II. Low Income Household. Household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for low income families as established and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. “Low Income” is typically defined as being within the range of 50-80% of area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually.
JJ. Lower Income Household. Household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for lower income families as established and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. The
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limits shall be published by the department in the California Code of Regulations as soon as possible after adoption by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. In the event the federal standards are discontinued, the department shall, by regulation, establish income limits for lower income households for all geographic areas of the state at 80 percent of area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually. (Health and Safety Code § 50079.5)
KK. Major Transit Stop. Means a site containing any of the following: (Public Resources Code § 21064.3)
1. An existing rail or bus rapid transit station;
2. A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service; or
3. The intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of service interval of 20 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods.
LL. Management Services. Property management services for affordable housing projects, as determined appropriate by the Housing and Human Services Division.
MM. Manufactured Home. A structure that was constructed on or after June 15, 1976, is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected on site, is 320 or more square feet, is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. “Manufactured home” includes any structure that meets all the requirements of this paragraph except the size requirements and with respect to which the manufacturer voluntarily files a certification and complies with the standards established under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Act of 1974. (Health and Safety Code § 18007)
NN. Mobile Home. A structure that was constructed prior to June 15, 1976, is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected onsite, is 320 or more square feet, is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation system when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. “Mobile home” includes any structure that meets all the requirements of this paragraph and complies with the state standards for mobile homes in effect at the time of construction. “Mobile home” does not include a commercial modular, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 18001.8, factory-built housing, as defined in §19971, a manufactured home, as defined in §18007, a multifamily manufactured home, as defined in §18008.7, or a recreational vehicle, as defined in §18010. (Health and Safety Code § 18008)
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OO. Mobile Home Park. Any area or tract of land where two or more lots are rented or leased, held out for rent or lease, or were formerly held out for rent or lease and later converted to a subdivision, cooperative, condominium, or other form of resident ownership, to accommodate manufactured homes, mobile homes, or recreational vehicles used for human habitation. The rental paid for a manufactured home, a mobile home, or a recreational vehicle shall be deemed to include rental for the lot it occupies. This subdivision shall not be construed to authorize the rental of a mobile home park space for the accommodation of a recreational vehicle in violation of § 798.22 of the Civil Code. (Health and Safety Code § 18214)
PP. Moderate Income Household. Household of low or moderate income whose income exceeds the income limit for lower income households. “Moderate Income” is typically defined as being within the range of 80-120% of area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually. (Health and Safety Code § 50093)
QQ. Multifamily. A residential use with more than one primary unit on a single parcel. May be for sale, for rent, attached, or detached.
RR. Neighborhood Plan. For a site within a neighborhood plan area, the neighborhood plan applicable to the site permits multifamily housing development on the site.
SS. Notice of Intent. Form of a preliminary housing development application that includes all of the information described in Gov’t Code § 65941.1, as that section read on January 1, 2020.
TT. Objective Zoning Standards, Objective Subdivision Standards, and Objective Design Standards. Standards that involve no personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external and uniform benchmark or criterion available and knowable by both the development applicant and the public official before submission. (Gov’t Code § 65913.4)
UU. Primary Dwelling Unit. The main residential structure or dwelling unit on a parcel. Typically used in the context of differentiating the main residence from an ADU or JADU on the same parcel.
VV. Qualified Urban Use. Any residential, commercial, public institutional, transit or transportation passenger facility, or retail use, or any combination of those uses. (Public Resources Code § 21072)
WW. Religious Institution. An institution owned, controlled, and operated, and maintained by a bona fide church, religious denomination, or religious organization composed of multidenominational members of the same wellrecognized religion, lawfully operating as a nonprofit religious corporation or as a corporation sole pursuant to the Corporations Code. (Gov’t Code § 65913.16)
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XX. Reserved Unit. A dwelling unit set aside or dedicated to satisfy the affordable housing requirement consistent with Chapter 11.70, Affordable Housing.
YY. Restricted Unit. A unit which is affordable to very-low or low-income households as defined in the housing element of the City of Livermore General Plan and where an affordability covenant is recorded against the property.
ZZ. Senior Housing. A residential development for individuals aged 55 and older (or 62 and older in certain cases).
AAA. Set Aside Unit. A dwelling unit set aside for sale or rental at an affordable price, which conforms to the requirements of the City’s Affordable Housing requirements.
BBB. Single Room Occupancy Unit. A type of housing characterized by individual units, typically ranging from 150 to 400 square feet, that may include a kitchen and/or bathroom, and are intended for occupancy by no more than two persons.
These dwelling units shall be offered on a monthly basis or longer.
CCC. Single Family. A residential use with one primary unit on a single parcel. May be for-sale, for-rent, attached, or detached.
DDD. Single-Family Residential Zoning District. Any zoning district as defined in Part 3 of the City’s Development Code for which single-family residences are the only dwelling units allowed, including, without limitation, the R-R, R-S, and R-L zoning districts. This definition also applies to any area covered by a PD (Planned Development) or a PUD (Planned Unit Development) zoning district for which single-family residences are the only dwelling units allowed and which does not allow two-family residences or multifamily residences.
EEE. Specific Adverse Impact. A significant, quantifiable, direct, and unavoidable impact, based on objective, identified written public health or safety standards, policies, or conditions, as they existed on the date the application was deemed complete.
FFF. Substantially Surrounded. Whereby at least 75 percent of the perimeter of the project site adjoins, or is separated only by an improved public right-of-way from, parcels that are developed with qualified urban uses. The remainder of the perimeter of the site adjoins, or is separated only by an improved public right-ofway from, parcels that have been designated for qualified urban uses in a zoning, community plan, or general plan for which an environmental impact report was certified. (Public Resources Code § 21159.25)
GGG. Sufficient for Separate Conveyance. Whereby each attached or adjacent dwelling unit is constructed in a manner adequate to allow for the separate sale of each unit in a common interest development as defined in Civil Code § 4100 (including a residential condominium, planned development, stock cooperative, or community apartment project), or any other ownership type in which the dwelling units may be sold individually.
HHH. Supportive Housing. Housing with no limit on the length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and is linked to on-site or off-site services
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that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Supportive housing can include nonresidential uses and administrative office space that is used for providing on-site services. The target population for supportive housing includes people with low incomes and one or more of the following characteristics: (Health Safety Code § 50675.14)
1. Homeless individuals, youth, and families;
2. People with disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health conditions;
3. Individuals eligible for services provided pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act;
4. Individuals exiting institutional settings, such as jails, hospitals, prisons, and institutes of mental disease; or
5. Veterans.
III. Supportive Services. Services that include, but are not limited to, a combination of subsidized, permanent housing, intensive case management, medical and mental health care, substance abuse treatment, employment services, and benefits advocacy (Gov’t Code § 65582).
JJJ. Tiny Home Project. A project that includes more than one affordable residential unit that is reserved for individuals and families making less than average median income. The residential units on the project site must include all of the following features:
1. Each unit provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation;
2. All units are detached from one another and freestanding;
3. Each unit is less than 500 square feet in size; and
4. Each unit is not a Mobile Home.
KKK. Title V Industrial Use. A use that is only a stationary source required by federal law to be included in an operating permit program established pursuant to Title V of the federal Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. Secs. 7661 to 7661f, incl.) and the federal regulations adopted pursuant to Title V.
LLL. Transitional Housing. Buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that call for the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined future point in time, which shall be no less than six months. (Gov’t Code § 65582(g))
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MMM. Two-Unit Residential Development. A housing project that allows for the construction of up to two primary residential units on a single-family zoned lot, provided that the development meets specific criteria as outlined in Gov’t Code § 65852.21.
NNN. Urban Lot Split. A ministerial (i.e., non-discretionary) approval process that allows a property owner to subdivide a single-family residential lot into two separate parcels. This process is intended to facilitate the development of additional housing within urban areas. (Gov’t Code § 66411.7) OOO. Very Low Income Household. Household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for extremely low income families as established and amended from time to time pursuant to Section 8 of the United States Housing Act of 1937. “Very Low Income” is typically defined as being within the range of 30-50% of area median income, adjusted for family size and revised annually.
PPP. Very Low Vehicle Travel Area. An urbanized area, as designated by the United States Census Bureau, where existing residential development generates vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita that is below 85 percent of either regional or city VMT per capita. (Gov’t Code § 65589.5) 1823724.2
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Chapter 11.30: Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
(JADUs)
Sections:
11.30.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.30.020 ADU Typology
11.30.030 Circumstances Under which Compliance is Not Required
11.30.040 Quantity of ADU or JADU Units Allowed
11.30.050 General Regulations for ADUs
11.30.060 Objective Development Standards for ADUs
11.30.070 Objective Design Standards for ADUs
11.30.080 General Regulations for JADUs
11.30.090 ADU and JADU Application Review and Approval
11.30.100 Impact Fee Waiver
11.30.110 Compliance with Building Codes
11.30.120 Energy Use and Generation
11.30.130 Density
11.30.140 Severability
11.30.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide an opportunity for the development of small units, to provide relatively affordable housing for low- and moderateincome individuals and families, to provide economic support for resident families, and to provide additional residential units in the City while still maintaining the residential character of the surrounding neighborhoods. This Chapter summarizes the requirements of Gov’t Code § 66310 through § 66342 governing ministerial and streamlined approval of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) and supplements these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under this law.
B. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code § 66310 through § 66342. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code § 66310 through § 66342 and this Chapter, Gov’t Code § 66310 through § 66342 shall govern.
11.30.020 ADU Typology
There are four types of ADUs:
A. Conversion ADU. A new residential unit created by converting existing square footage in the primary dwelling unit or in accessory structure on a parcel.
B. Attached ADU. A new residential unit that expands the size of an existing or proposed primary dwelling unit.
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C. Detached ADU. A new residential unit that is free-standing and physically separated from the primary dwelling unit.
D. JADU. A new residential unit created by converting up to 500 feet of space contained entirely within a single-family primary dwelling unit, or its attached and enclosed garage. Regulations specific to JADUs are set forth in Section
11.30.080.
11.30.030 Circumstance Under Which Compliance is Not Required.
A. Under no circumstance shall a requirement of this Chapter prohibit the development on one lot of one of the following:
1. One JADU and either:
a. One Conversion ADU, or
b. One 800 square foot Detached ADU with at least four-foot side and rear yard setbacks, that meets the height requirements of this Chapter.
2. Units as allowed in Section 11.30.040(B)
B. Standards that prohibit the development described in this section shall be relaxed only to the degree needed to allow the development. All other standards shall continue to comply.
11.30.040 Quantity of ADU or JADU Units Allowed
A. Single Family Dwelling Unit. For lots with an existing primary dwelling unit, one or all of the following shall be permitted:
1. One Conversion ADU,
2. One Detached or Attached ADU;
3. One JADU.
B. Multifamily Unit(s).
1. Existing Multifamily Dwelling. For lots with an existing multi-family dwelling, one or both (a. and b. below) of the following shall be permitted:
a. Up to eight Detached ADUs, but shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot;
b. A quantity of Conversion ADUs equal to 25% of the total number of existing units, but not less than one.
i Conversion ADUs are permitted in areas not currently
used as livable space (e.g. storage rooms, boiler rooms, attics).
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ii Each Conversion ADU shall comply with Building Code
standards for dwellings.
iii For any fractional Conversion ADUs, quantity of units shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number.
2. Proposed Multifamily Dwelling. For lots with a proposed multi-family dwelling, not more than two Detached ADUs.
11.30.050 General Regulations for ADUs
A. Approval Process. ADUs shall be permitted ministerially and without discretionary review, subject to the requirements of Section 11.30.090 of this Chapter.
B. Occupancy and Conveyance.
1. There are no owner-occupancy requirements for an ADU.
2. No ADU shall be rented for a period less than 30 days.
3. Except as provided in Gov’t Code § 66341, ADUs shall not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary dwelling unit nor shall any subdivision of the land separating the ADU and the primary structure be permitted.
4. No certificate of occupancy for an ADU shall be issued before a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the primary dwelling unit.
C. Permitted Locations. ADUs are permitted on any lot zoned to allow singlefamily or multi-family residential use that includes an existing or proposed primary dwelling unit, including Single-Family, Multi-Family, Mixed-Use, and residential Planned Development zoning districts, subject to the requirements of this Chapter.
D. Residential Conversion. An existing residence may be converted to an ADU in conjunction with development of a new primary dwelling unit, so long as the new primary dwelling unit meets required development standards of the zoning district.
E. Modifications. An existing ADU may be enlarged or modified only in accordance with the requirements of this chapter.
11.30.060 Objective Development Standards for ADUs
The following development standards shall apply to ADUs, as specified.
A. Minimum Unit Size. An ADU may not be less than 150 square feet in size or the minimum required for an efficiency dwelling unit as defined in Health and Safety Code § 17958.1, as may be amended from time to time.
B. Maximum Unit Size.
1. Detached ADU.
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a. 850 square feet for an ADU with one or fewer bedrooms. b. 1,000 square feet for an ADU with more than one bedroom.
2. Attached ADU. An attached ADU may not exceed 50% of the floor area of an existing or proposed primary dwelling unit on a lot. For the purposes of this section, floor area does not include attached garages or accessory structures. In no case shall this standard restrict an ADU of at least the following sizes:
a. 850 square feet for an ADU with one or fewer bedrooms. b. 1,000 square feet for an ADU with more than one bedroom.
3. Conversion ADU. Maximum unit size is not regulated for a Conversion ADU that is within the space of an existing or proposed primary dwelling unit or accessory structure, except that a Conversion ADU may include an expansion of no more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing structure to accommodate ingress and egress to the new ADU, irrespective of underlying zoning standards.
C. Setbacks.
1. Detached ADU.
a. Front: 15 feet minimum or as required by the underlying zoning district, whichever is less.
b. Side/Rear/Street Side: 4 feet minimum.
2. Attached ADU.
a. Front: 15 feet minimum, or as required by the underlying zoning district, whichever is less.
b. Side/Rear/Street Side: 4 feet minimum.
3. Conversion ADU.
a. No additional setbacks beyond existing conditions if the setbacks comply with all applicable state and local building codes related to fire and safety. No additional setbacks for ADUs built in the same location and to the same dimensions as a permitted and existing accessory structure with setbacks that are sufficient for fire and safety.
D. Building Separation.
1. A Detached ADU shall be at least five feet from all structures on a lot, except:
a. Detached ADUs may be attached to detached garages or other accessory structures.
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b. As required by the California Building Code and/or California Residential Code.
E. Maximum Height. Height limits established herein shall be measured to the highest point of a structure measured from exterior grade.
1. Detached ADU.
a. 16 feet. An additional two feet in height is allowed to accommodate a roof pitch on an ADU to align with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
b. 18 feet if the ADU is within one-half of one mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor. An additional two feet in height is allowed to accommodate a roof pitch on an ADU to align with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.
c. 18 feet if the ADU is on a lot with an existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling.
2. Attached ADU.
a. 25 feet or the height limit that applies to the primary dwelling unit, whichever is lower.
3. Conversion ADU. Existing conditions remain.
F. Maximum Lot Coverage and Floor to Area Ratio (FAR).
1. Attached or Detached ADU. Total combined ADU, primary dwelling unit, and attached garage square footage shall not exceed the Lot Coverage or FAR requirements of the underlying zoning district.
2. Conversion ADU. No requirements.
G. Usable Open Space.
1. Attached or Detached ADU. Minimum 10-foot by 10-foot private open space area, directly adjacent to the ADU.
2. Conversion ADU. No requirements.
H. Parking.
1. One off-street parking space is required for all Attached and Detached ADUs, in addition to the parking required for the Primary Dwelling, except as provided below.
2. ADU parking may be tandem with other ADU parking spaces, but should not block any parking space required for the Primary Dwelling.
3. No parking is required under the following circumstances:
a. When a permit application includes a Conversion ADU(s) or JADU(s).
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b. Within one-half mile walking distance of public transit (includes local bus stops and ACE train).
c. Within a historic preservation overlay district or located on a property where the primary residence has a National Register status of 1, 2, or 3 or any property identified as “Significant” or “Potentially Significant” on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.
d. When an on-street parking permit is required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU.
e. When a documented car-share vehicle parking is located within one block.
4. When a garage, carport, covered parking structure, or uncovered parking space is demolished or converted in conjunction with the construction of an ADU or JADU, replacement parking is not required.
5. A garage and ADU may be attached, provided the garage meets all Development Code Accessory Structure standards.
I. Location. ADU shall be located to the rear of the primary dwelling unit.
11.30.070 Objective Design Standards for ADUs
A. Unit Access.
1. All ADUs. Shall have a separate exterior entrance from the primary dwelling.
2. Detached ADU. Access shall not be on a street-facing elevation.
3. Attached ADU or Conversion ADU. Access shall not be on the front elevation of the primary dwelling unit.
4. Attached ADU. May have, but is not required to have, an interior entry to the primary dwelling unit, so long as the entry contains a lockable door on each side.
B. Stairways. New stairways shall be completely enclosed as part of the interior of the structure, except for an existing stairway. All enclosed stairways shall be counted towards the ADU’s floor area.
C. Privacy. New balconies, roof decks, and decks over two feet above grade are prohibited.
D. Materials and finishes.
1. Detached ADU. Building roof materials, exterior finish material, and exterior color shall match the existing or proposed primary dwelling unit, and the building roof form and window and door type shall be architecturally compatible to the existing or proposed primary dwelling
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unit. (For example, if the primary dwelling contains a shingle roof and lap siding, then the ADU shall contain a shingle roof and lap siding.)
2. Attached ADU. Building roof materials, exterior finish material, and exterior color shall match the existing or proposed primary dwelling unit, and the building roof form and window and door type shall be architecturally compatible to the existing or proposed primary dwelling unit. (For example, if the primary dwelling contains a shingle roof and lap siding, then the ADU shall contain a shingle roof and lap siding.).
3. Conversion ADU. Not applicable.
E. Historic Resources. The following additional standards apply to properties identified as “Significant” or “Potentially Significant” on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.
1. Attached ADUs are prohibited.
2. A Certificate of Appropriateness shall not be required to approve or deny an ADU or JADU. However, modifications to the historic resource shall be ministerially evaluated through the ADU Building Permit using the practices outlined in Chapter 9.02 of this Development Code.
11.30.080 General Regulations for JADUs
A. Approval Process. JADUs shall be permitted ministerially and without discretionary review, subject to the requirements of Section 11.30.090 of this chapter.
B. Occupancy and Conveyance
1. Owner-occupancy is required in the structure in which a JADU is permitted. The owner may reside in either the primary dwelling unit portion of the structure or the JADU. Owner-occupancy shall not be required if the owner is another governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization.
2. No JADU shall be rented for a period less than 30 days.
3. JADUs shall not be sold or conveyed separately from the primary dwelling unit.
4. No certificate of occupancy for a JADU shall be issued before a certificate of occupancy has been issued for the primary dwelling unit.
C. Location. A JADU shall be contained entirely within an existing or proposed primary dwelling unit.
D. Size
1. A JADU shall not exceed 500 square feet in size.
2. A JADU shall not be less than 150 square feet in size or the minimum required for an efficiency dwelling unit as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 17958.1, as may be amended from time to time.
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E. Utilities and Facilities
1. All utilities shall be shared with the primary dwelling unit, no separate meters or panels are permitted.
2. Sanitation facilities, such as bathrooms and sinks, may be shared with the primary dwelling unit, or the JADU may include separate sanitation facilities.
F. Entrances
1. A separate exterior entrance to the JADU is required and may not be on the front elevation of the primary dwelling unit.
2. A JADU may include an interior entry to the primary dwelling unit. A second interior door may be included for sound attenuation. If a permitted JADU does not include its own separate sanitation facilities, the JADU shall include an interior entry to the primary dwelling unit to share sanitation facilities, and the sanitation facilities shall be accessible by the JADU resident.
G. Kitchen. A JADU shall include an efficiency kitchen as defined by Gov’t Code Section 66333, which shall include all of the following:
1. A sink, cooking appliances, a refrigerator, a food preparation counter, and storage cabinets.
H. Deed Restriction.
1. A deed restriction, which shall run with the land, shall be filed with the City, and shall include:
a. A statement that the sale of the JADU separate from the sale of the primary dwelling unit is prohibited,
b. A statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers,
c. A statement that owner-occupancy is required in the structure in which a JADU is permitted. This is not required if the owner of the primary dwelling is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization, and
d. A statement restricting the size and attributes of the JADU to those permitted by State Law.
2. The deed restriction document shall be submitted with the initial building permit application and shall be recorded with the Alameda County Recorder prior to the final building inspection.
I. Parking. No off-street parking space is required for a JADU.
J. Address. A separate address shall not be issued for any JADU.
11.30.090 ADU and JADU Application Review and Approval
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A. Approval Timelines
1. If there is a primary dwelling unit or multi-family dwelling unit on the lot, an application for an ADU or JADU shall be approved or denied ministerially without discretionary review or a hearing.
2. The application shall be processed within sixty (60) days after receiving a complete application unless the applicant requests a delay.
3. If the application for the ADU or JADU is proposed in conjunction with an application for a new primary dwelling unit, the application shall be processed after the application for such primary dwelling unit.
B. Pre-Approved Plans. If an applicant utilizes one of the following plans in their application for a Detached ADU, the completed application shall be ministerially approved or denied within thirty (30) days:
1. A plan for an ADU that has been preapproved by the City within the current triennial California Building Standards Code rulemaking cycle.
2. A plan that is identical to a plan used in an application for a Detached ADU approved by the City within the current triennial California Building Standards Code rulemaking cycle.
C. Findings of Denial. If an application for an ADU or JADU is denied, a full set of written comments shall be supplied to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied.
D. Approval by Inaction. If a complete application for an ADU or JADU is not approved or denied within 60 days (unless a delay has been requested by the applicant), the application shall be deemed approved.
E. Building Permit Required. ADUs and JADUs require a building permit issued in conformance with all Building Codes and this chapter.
F. Demolition Permit. A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with an ADU shall be reviewed with the application for the ADU and issued at the same time.
11.30.100 Impact Fee Waiver
No impact fee shall be assessed upon the development of an ADU less than seven hundred fifty (750) square feet or any JADU. Impact fees charged for an ADU of seven hundred fifty (750) square feet or more shall be charged proportionately in relation to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit.
11.30.110 Compliance with Building Codes
A. Fire Sprinklers
1. Fire sprinklers are required for Attached and Detached ADUs when the primary dwelling unit has fire sprinklers or is required to be fire sprinklered.
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2. The construction of an ADU shall not trigger a requirement for fire sprinklers to be installed in the existing primary dwelling unit, unless an attached ADU exceeds 50 percent of the size of the Primary Dwelling Unit.
B. Foundation Type. New ADUs must be built on a continuous foundation as prescribed by the building code or a continuous foundation designed by a CA registered engineer. Pre-manufactured ADUs must be anchored to a continuous foundation as prescribed by the building code or anchored to a continuous foundation designed by a CA registered engineer.
C. Utilities. All ADU utilities, including water, sewer, and power, shall be connected to the Primary Dwelling Unit. Separate ADU utility connections are not permitted.
D. Building Code Violations or Non-Conforming Zoning Conditions. No application to create an ADU or JADU shall be denied due to the presence of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and that are not affected by the construction of the ADU or JADU.
11.30.120 Energy Use and Generation
A. If an ADU is being constructed on a lot with an existing primary dwelling unit that uses natural gas, then the ADU can also connect a natural gas service line. If no natural gas service to the primary dwelling unit exists, no gas service shall be provided to the ADU.
B. Newly-constructed, non-manufactured, detached ADUs are subject to the California Energy Code requirement to provide solar photovoltaic systems (some exceptions apply, Applicant to consult code for confirmation).
11.30.130 Density
An ADU or JADU built in conformance with this chapter does not count toward the allowed density for the lot upon which the unit is located.
11.30.140 Severability
If any section, subsection, clause, or provision of this code is held to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder of this code shall remain in full force and effect. 1871792.1
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Chapter 11.40: Density Bonus
Sections:
11.40.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.40.020 Applicability
11.40.030 Calculating the density bonus
11.40.040 Additional density bonus allowed
11.40.050 Condominium conversions
11.40.060 Developer incentives or Concessions
11.40.070 Waivers and modifications of development standards
11.40.080 Modified parking standards
11.40.090 Application procedures
11.40.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to comply with State density bonus law, California Gov’t Code § 65915 through § 65918), by providing increased residential densities for projects that guarantee that a portion of the housing units will be affordable to very low-, low-, or moderate-income households, senior citizens, transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, homeless persons, students or projects which include childcare facilities.
B. All developments shall be in compliance with Chapter 11.70 (Affordable Housing) for inclusionary housing. However, for the purposes of calculating the number of affordable units required by Chapter 11.70, any additional units authorized as a density bonus under this section will not be counted in determining the required number of inclusionary units.
C. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code § 65915 through § 65918. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code § 65915 through § 65918 and this Chapter, Gov’t Code § 65915 through § 65918 shall govern.
11.40.020 Applicability
The City shall grant a density bonus not exceeding the maximum allowed under State density bonus law, and incentive(s) or concession(s) described in Section 11.40.060 (Developer Incentives), when an applicant for a residential or senior housing development creating five or more units seeks and agrees to construct at least one of the following categories:
A. Low-Income Households. At least 10 percent of the units are designated for lowincome households, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50079.5.
B. Very Low-Income Households. At least five percent of the units are designated for very low-income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50105.
C. Senior Housing. A senior citizen housing development, as defined in Civil Code §§ 51.3 and 51.12, or a mobile home park that limits residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Civil Code §§ 798.76 and 799.5. For purposes of this subsection, “development” includes a shared housing building development and a residential care facility for the elderly, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 1569.2.
D. Moderate-Income Households. At least 10 percent of the total dwelling units of a
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housing development are sold to persons and families of moderate-income, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50083, provided, that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase.
E. Special Populations. At least 10 percent of the units are designated for transitional foster youth, as defined in Education Code § 66025.9; disabled veterans, as defined in Gov't Code § 18541; or homeless persons, as defined in the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. Sec. 11301 et seq.). The units described in this category shall be subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years and shall be provided at the same affordability level as very low-income units.
F. Student Housing. At least 20 percent of the total units are designated for low-income students in a student housing development meeting the requirements of Gov’t Code § 65915(b)(1)(F).
G. 100% Low-Income Households. 100 percent of all units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, but exclusive of a manager's unit or units, are for lowincome households, as defined by Health and Safety Code § 50079.5, except that up to 20 percent of the units in the development, including total units and density bonus units, may be for moderate-income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50053. For purposes of this subsection, “development” includes a shared housing building development.
11.40.030 Calculating the density bonus
A Density Bonus is an increase in density on a property above the maximum density set for the property under the General Plan. The Density Bonus shall be calculated as follows:
A. Senior Housing. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 11.40.020.C, the density bonus shall be 20 percent of the number of senior housing units.
B. Student Housing. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 11.40.020.F, the density bonus shall be:
1. 35% when 20% of the total units are designated for low-income students;
2. 38.75% when 21% of the total units are designated for low-income students;
3. 42.5% when 22% of the total units are designated for low-income students;
4. 46.25% when 23% of the total units are designated for low-income students; and
5. 50% when 24% of the total units are designated for low-income students.
C. 100% Low-Income Households. For housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 11.40.020.G, the density bonus shall be 80 percent of the number of units for lowincome households.
1. If the housing development is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or if the housing development is located in a very low vehicle travel area within a designated county, there are no maximum controls on density.
D. Very Low, Low, and Moderate-Income Housing. The density bonus shall be calculated as shown in Table 11.40-1 for very low-, low-, and moderate-income households.
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1. All density calculations resulting in fractional units shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
Table 11.40-1: Percentage of Inclusionary Units and Corresponding Density Bonus.
Very Low-Income Households
Earning < 50% AMI*
Low-Income Households
Earning < 80% AMI*
Moderate-Income Households
Earning >80%-120% AMI*
Percentage
Very LowIncome Units
Percentage
Density
Bonus*
Percentage
Low-Income
Units
Percentage
Density
Bonus*
Percentage
ModerateIncome Units
Percentage
Density
Bonus*
5 20 10 20 10 5
6 22.5 11 21.5 11 6
7 25 12 23 12 7
8 27.5 13 24.5 13 8
9 30 14 26 14 9
10 32.5 15 27.5 15 10
11 35 16 29 16 11
12 38.75 17 30.5 17 12
13 42.5 18 32 18 13
14 46.25 19 33.5 19 14
15 50 20 35 20 15
21 38.75 21 16
22 42.5 22 17
23 46.25 23 18
24 50 24 19
25 20
26 21
27 22
28 23
29 24
30 25
31 26
32 27
33 28
34 29
35 30
36 31
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37 32
38 33
39 34
40 35
41 38.75
42 42.5
43 46.25
44 50
*Notes:
-“AMI”: Area Median Income
-Applicant may request a Density Bonus ranging from no Density Bonus to the maximum allowed.
11.40.040 Additional density bonus allowed
A project shall be eligible for an increased density bonus described in this subsection pursuant to any of the following options. The additional density bonus shall be calculated using the number of units excluding any density bonus already awarded.
A. Increased Affordable Percentage.
1. An additional Density Bonus may be granted to projects that meet the following requirements:
a. The project shall not exceed 50 percent affordability after the use of the additional Density Bonus.
b. The project meets the Applicability Requirements specified in Section
11.40.020 and one of the following:
i Low-Income Households. Provides 24 percent of the total units to low-income households.
ii Very Low-Income Households. Provides 15 percent of the total units to very low-income households.
iii Moderate-Income Households. Provides 44 percent of the total units to moderate-income households.
2. Additional units shall be calculated based on the table below:
Table 11.40-2: Percentage of Additional Inclusionary Units and Corresponding Additional Density Bonus.
Percentage Very Low-Income
Units
Percentage
Density
Bonus
Percentage
ModerateIncome UnitsPercentage Density Bonus
5 20 5 20
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6 23.75 6 22.5
7 27.5 7 25
8 31.25 8 27.5
9 35 9 30
10 38.75 10 32.5
11 35
12 38.75
13 42.5
14 46.25
15 50
B. Land donation.
1. Site Characteristics. An additional Density Bonus may be granted to projects that provide a land donation, prior to the project’s Final Map or Parcel Map approval, that meets the following:
a. Affordability. The site shall provide a quantity of very low-income units equal to at least 10 percent of the project’s total units. b. Size. The site is at least one acre in size, or of sufficient size to permit development of at least 40 units.
c. Land Use. The site has a General Plan designation and Zoning classification that allow for the required quantity of affordable units. d. Public Utilities. The site is or will be served by adequate public facilities and infrastructure.
e. Approvals. The site’s affordable units are properly entitled through the City.
f. Location. The transferred land shall be located within the boundary of the proposed development, or if the City agrees, within ¼ mile of the boundary of the proposed development.
g. Deed Restriction. The transferred land and the affordable housing units shall be subject to a deed restriction, which shall be recorded on the property at the time of transfer, ensuring continued affordability of the units for a term of at least 55 years.
h. Transfer. The land is transferred to the City or to another housing developer approved by the City. The City may require the applicant to identify and transfer the land to the developer.
i. Funding Source. A proposed source of funding for the very-low income units shall be identified not later than the date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development application.
2. Density Bonus. The additional Density Bonus shall be calculated as follows:
a. Baseline. A 15 percent increase above the site’s maximum allowed General
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Plan density.
b. Increase. For each one percent increase above the minimum 10 percent land donation requirement specified in section B(1)(a), the additional density bonus shall be increased by one percent, up to a maximum of 35 percent density bonus.
c. Bonus Limit. This density bonus shall be in addition to any density bonus mandated by subsection 11.40.030(D) of this section, up to a maximum combined density increase of 35 percent, if the applicant seeks both the increase required under this subsection and the increase under subsection
11.40.030(D) of this section.
C. Childcare facilities
1. When an applicant proposes to construct a housing development that conforms to the requirements of section 11.40.020 and includes a childcare facility that will be located on the premises of, as part of, or adjacent to, the housing development, the City shall grant either of the following:
a. Size. An additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential space that is equal to the amount of square feet in the childcare facility; or
b. Concession/Incentive. An additional concession or incentive designated that would contribute significantly to the economic feasibility of the construction of the childcare facility.
2. The City shall require, as a condition of approving the housing development, that the following occur:
a. Operation Period. The childcare facility shall remain in operation for a period of time that is as long as, or longer than, the period of time during which the affordable housing units are required to remain affordable pursuant to this section; and
b. Income Requirement. Of the children who attend the childcare facility, the children of very low-income households, low-income households, and moderate-income households shall equal a percentage that is equal to, or greater than, the percentage of dwelling units that are made affordable to very low-income households, low-income households, or families of moderate-income households.
11.40.050 Condominium conversions
A. Eligibility. A condominium conversion project is eligible for a Density Bonus if the project agrees to pay for City administrative costs related to implementing this section and satisfies one of the following:
1. Includes at least 33 percent of its total units restricted to moderate-income households for 55 years; or
2. Includes at least 15 percent of its total units affordable to low-income households for 55 years.
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B. Density Bonus. If the project meets the eligibility requirements of section 11.40.050(A), the City shall either:
1. Density. Grant a density bonus, increasing the number of residential units by 25 percent over the number of apartments, to be provided within the existing structure or structures proposed for conversion; or
2. Financial Incentives. Provide other incentives of equivalent financial value to be determined by the City. For purposes of this section, “other incentives of equivalent financial value” shall not be construed to require the City to provide cash transfer payments or other monetary compensation, but may include the reduction, or waiver, of requirements that the City might otherwise apply as conditions of conversion approval.
C. Ineligibility. An applicant shall be ineligible for a condominium conversion density bonus or other incentives under this subsection if:
1. Previous Density Bonus. The apartments proposed for conversion constitute a residential development project for which a density bonus or other incentives were previously granted under this Section.
2. Existing Affordable Rental Units.
a. The condominium project is proposed on any property that includes a parcel or parcels on which affordable rental dwelling units:
i Currently Exist;
ii Do not currently exist, but were vacated or demolished within the five-year period directly preceding the application; or, iii Have been:
(a) Subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of low or very low-income;
(b) Subject to any other form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power; or
(c) Occupied by low or very low-income households, unless the proposed condominium project replaces those units, as
defined in Gov’t Code § 65915(c)(3)(B), and either of the following applies:
(A) Affordable Units. The proposed condominium
project, inclusive of the units replaced pursuant to Gov’t Code § 65915(c)(3)(B), contains affordable units at the percentages set forth in Table 11-40-1.
(B) Low-Income Units. Each unit in the development,
exclusive of a manager's unit or units, is affordable to, and
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occupied by, either a low or very low-income household.
11.40.060 Developer Incentives or Concessions
A. Eligibility. When an applicant seeks a density bonus as prescribed by Gov’t Code § 65915, the City will grant the number of concessions or incentives as required by this section, unless it makes any of the following findings:
1. The developer concessions or incentives do not result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing.
2. The developer concessions or incentives would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in paragraph Gov’t Code § 65589.5(d)(2) upon public health and safety or on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact without rendering the development unaffordable to low- and moderate-income households.
3. The developer concessions or incentives would be contrary to state or federal law.
Table 11.40-3: Number of Developer Incentives
Inclusionary Units
Number of Incentives Very Low-Income Units Low-Income Units Moderate-Income Units in For-Sale Development
1* 5 10 10
2 10 17 20
3 15 24 30
4 16 N/A 45
5 A project meeting the criteria of 11.40.020(G) – Low-Income Households.
Additionally, if such a project is located within one-half mile of a major transit stop or is located in a very low vehicle travel area in a designated county, the applicant shall also receive a height increase of up to three additional stories, or 33 feet. * Note: One incentive or concession shall be granted for projects that include at least 20 percent of the total units for low-income students in a student housing development. If a project includes at least 23 percent of the total units for low-income students in a student housing project, the applicant shall instead receive two incentives or concessions.
B. Developer Incentives or Concessions Defined.
1. For the purposes of this section, concession or incentive means any of the following:
a. Local Standards. A reduction in site development standards or a modification of zoning code or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission as provided in Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code, including, but not limited to, a reduction in setback and square footage requirements and the ratio of vehicular parking spaces than would otherwise be required.
Reductions or modifications shall result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs or rents;
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b. Mixed-Use Zoning. Approval of mixed-use zoning if commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses will reduce the cost of the housing development and if the commercial, office, industrial, or other land uses are compatible with the housing project and the existing or planned development in the area where the proposed housing project will be located; and
c. Other Incentives. Other regulatory developer incentives proposed by the developer or the City that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs or rents.
11.40.070 Waivers and modifications of development standards A. Eligibility. In accordance with Gov’t Code § 65915(e), an applicant may propose a waiver or modification of development standards if they would physically preclude the construction of a development meeting the criteria of section 11.40.020, at the densities and/or with the developer incentives permitted by this section.
1. A proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards pursuant to this subsection shall neither reduce nor increase the number of developer incentives to which the applicant is entitled pursuant to Section 11.40.060 (Developer Incentives).
2. When a housing development qualifies for a “super” density bonus because it constructs a 100% affordable project and is eligible for an unlimited percent increase in density, the housing development is not further eligible for waivers of development standards beyond the five incentives or concessions for a project allowed in Table 11.40-3 or the allowance of no maximum controls on density.
B. Grounds for Denial. In accordance with Gov’t Code § 65915(e), the City may deny an applicant’s request to waive or modify the City’s development standards in any of the following circumstances:
1. The application does not conform with the requirements of this section or Gov’t Code §§ 65915-65918.
2. The applicant fails to demonstrate that the City’s development standards physically preclude the utilization of a density bonus on a specific site.
3. The waiver or reduction would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in Gov't Code § 65589.5(d)(2), upon health or safety, and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
4. The waiver or reduction would have an adverse impact on any real property that is listed in a National, State, or Local Register of Historic Places.
5. The waiver or reduction would be contrary to State or Federal law.
11.40.080 Modified parking standards
A. Maximum Parking Ratios. Upon the request of the applicant, a development meeting the criteria in Section 11.40.020 (Applicability) shall not be required to provide onsite parking that exceeds the following ratios (inclusive of accessible and guest parking):
1. Zero to one bedroom: one on-site parking space.
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2. Two to three bedrooms: one and one-half on-site parking spaces.
3. Four and more bedrooms: two and one-half on-site parking spaces.
4. One bedspace in a student housing development: zero parking spaces.
B. Reduced Parking Ratio. A vehicular parking ratio that exceeds 0.5 spaces per unit shall not be required for projects that meet all the following:
1. Are located within one-half mile of a major transit stop;
2. Have unobstructed access to the transit stop; and
3. Meet one of the following density requirements:
a. At least 20 percent low-income units for housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 11.40.020.A (Low-Income Households); or b. At least 11 percent very low-income units for housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 11.40.020.B (Very Low-Income Households); or
c. At least 40 percent moderate-income units for housing developments meeting the criteria of Section 11.40.020.D (Moderate-Income Households) C. Eliminated Parking Ratio. There is no required vehicular parking ratio for projects that:
1. Meet the criteria of Section 11.40.020(G) (100% Low-Income Households) of this Section; and
2. Meet one of the following requirements:
a. Are located within one-half mile of a major transit stop with unobstructed access to the transit stop; or
b. The development is a for-rent housing development for individuals who are 55 years of age or older that complies with Civil Code §§ 51.2 and 51.3 and the development has either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day; or
c. The development is either a special needs housing development, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 51312, or a supportive housing development, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50675.14. A development that is a special needs housing development shall have either paratransit service or unobstructed access, within one-half mile, to fixed bus route service that operates at least eight times per day.
D. Major Transit Stop Defined.
1. A site containing any of the following:
a. An existing rail or bus rapid transit station.
b. A ferry terminal served by either a bus or rail transit service. c. The intersection of two or more major bus routes with a frequency of
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service interval of 20 minutes or less during the morning and afternoon peak commute periods.
E. Located Within One-Half Mile of a Major Transit Stop Defined. “Located within one-half mile of a major transit stop” means that any point on a proposed development is within one-half mile of any point on the property on which a major transit stop is located, including any parking lot owned by the transit authority or other local agency operating the major transit stop.
F. Unobstructed Access to a Major Transit Stop Defined. “Unobstructed access to the major transit stop” means a resident is able to access the major transit stop without encountering natural or constructed impediments. For purposes of this chapter, “natural or constructed impediments” includes, but is not limited to, freeways, rivers, mountains, and bodies of water, but does not include residential structures, shopping centers, parking lots, or rails used for transit.
G. Fractional Parking. If the total number of parking spaces required for a development is other than a whole number, the number shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
For purposes of this subsection, a development may meet parking requirements through on-site tandem parking or uncovered parking, but not through on-street parking.
11.40.090 Application procedures
A. Submittal Requirements. An application for a density bonus, developer incentive, or waiver or modification of development standards must include the following information:
1. Quantity of Units. The total number of units before the addition of a density bonus, the number of proposed affordable housing units included in the project, and the number of proposed density bonus units;
2. Incentives. The specific developer incentive(s) sought, if any;
3. Waivers. The specific waiver or modification to development standards sought, if any;
4. Documentation. If seeking a developer incentive or waiver, documentation that the incentive will reduce costs and the waiver will physically preclude development;
5. Parking Ratio. The specific vehicular parking ratio requested as allowed by this chapter;
6. Land Donation. If requesting a density bonus based on land donation in accordance with Gov't Code § 65915(g), information sufficient to permit the City to determine that the proposed donation conforms with the requirements of § 65915 and this chapter; and
7. Child Daycare. If requesting a density bonus based on the provision of a childcare facility in accordance with Gov't Code § 65915(h), the application must:
a. Provide the location of the proposed childcare facility and the proposed operator; and
b. Agree to operate the childcare facility for a period of time that is as long as or longer than the period of time during which the density bonus units (the units that qualify the development for a density bonus) are required to
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remain affordable.
B. City Determination. At the time an application for a density bonus is deemed complete, the City shall provide a determination as to the following:
1. Density Bonus. The amount of density bonus for which a development is eligible;
2. Parking Ratio. If the applicant requests a parking ratio modification consistent with section 11.40.080, the ratio for which the applicant is eligible; and
3. Incentives, Concessions, and Waiver. If the applicant requests incentives, concessions, or waivers or reductions in development standards, whether the applicant provided reasonable documentation for the City to make a determination as to those incentives, concessions, or waivers or reductions. 1871823.1
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Chapter 11.50: Two-Unit Residential Developments
and Urban Lot Splits
Sections:
11.50.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.50.020 Review Authority
11.50.030 Submittal Requirements
11.50.040 Two-Unit Residential Developments
11.50.050 Urban Lot Splits
11.50.060 Adverse Impacts
11.50.070 City Manager Authority
11.50.080 Project Review and Decision
11.50.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
The purpose of this Chapter is to summarize the requirements of Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7, which govern the ministerial and streamlined approval of Two-Unit Residential Developments and Urban Lot Splits, and to supplement these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under these laws. Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7, which were originally added to the Government Code by SB 9 (2021), provide for ministerial approval of projects that include up to two detached or attached housing units on one parcel and of certain parcel maps creating two lots.
Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7. In the event of any conflict between Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 and this Chapter, Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 shall control.
11.50.20 Review Authority
A. Two-Unit Residential Developments. The Building Official shall ministerially review Two-Unit Residential Development applications.
B. Urban Lot Splits. The City Engineer shall ministerially review Urban Lot Split applications.
11.50.030 Submittal Requirements
A. Each Two-Unit Residential Development or Urban Lot Split application, submitted pursuant to Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7, shall be filed with the Department on a City application form. The application shall be submitted with all required fees and/or deposits and all other information and materials specified in the application submittal checklist prepared for the specific type of application and/or as specified by
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the Community Development Director. The application shall also include the following:
1. Existing and proposed property boundary lines;
2. Existing and proposed utilities;
3. Existing and proposed easements (including access easements);
4. Existing and proposed structures, including public infrastructure (i.e. curb, gutter, sidewalk and driveway approaches); and
5. Proposed elevation views including a 75-degree ground ladder exhibit for second story or eaves (if applicable).
11.50.040 Two-Unit Residential Developments
A. Eligibility Requirements. A Two-Unit Residential Development may be combined with an Urban Lot Split, as described in Section 11.50.050 of this Chapter. A Two-Unit Residential Development may be located on all parcels within all Single-Family Residential Zoning Districts that have a Residential General Plan land use designation, except for the following parcels:
1. Affordable and Rented Properties. Any parcel where the Two-Unit Residential Development would require demolition or alteration of any of the following housing types:
a. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.
b. Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power.
c. Housing that has been occupied by a tenant within the last three years.
2. Withdrawn Accommodations Property. A parcel or parcels on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner's rights under Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within fifteen years before the date that the development proponent submits an application.
3. Historic Property. A parcel located within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or any property identified as “Significant” or “Potentially Significant” on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.
4. Environmentally Sensitive Lands. A parcel of one or more of the types specified in subparagraphs (B) to (K), inclusive, of Government Code
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Section 65913.4(a)(6). Without limiting the foregoing, the most applicable of those specifications to the City are the following:
a. Significant Farmland. A parcel identified as prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance, as defined pursuant to United States Department of Agriculture land inventory and monitoring criteria, as modified for California, and designated on the maps prepared by the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the Department of Conservation, or land zoned or designated for agricultural protection or preservation by a local ballot measure that was approved by the voters of that jurisdiction.
b. Fire Hazard Zone. A parcel within a very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Government Code Section 51178, or within a high or very high fire hazard severity zone as indicated on the maps adopted by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 4202. This subsection does not apply to parcels that have been excluded from the specified hazard zones by actions of the City pursuant to Government Code Section 51179(b), or parcels that have adopted fire hazard mitigation measures pursuant to existing building standards or state fire mitigation measures applicable to the Two-Unit Residential Development.
c. Earthquake Fault Zone. A parcel located within a delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist, unless the development complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission under the California Building Standards Law (Part 2.5 (commencing with Section 18901) of Division 13 of the Health and Safety Code), and by the City of Livermore City Council under Chapter 12.2 (commencing with Section 8875) of Division 1 of Title 2 of the Government Code. d. Conserved Lands. Lands identified for conservation in an adopted natural community conservation plan pursuant to the Natural Community Conservation Planning Act (Chapter 10 (commencing with Section 2800) of Division 3 of the Fish and Game Code), habitat conservation plan pursuant to the federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (16 U.S.C. Sec. 1531 et seq.), or other adopted natural resource protection plan.
e. Lands under Conservation Easement. Properties encumbered by a conservation easement held by a public agency, land trust, or private party.
f. Wetlands. Wetlands, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).
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g. Flood Zones. Within a special flood hazard area subject to inundation by the 1 percent annual chance flood (100-year flood) as determined by the Federal Emergency Management Agency in any official maps published by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
B. Development Standards.
1. No development standard shall preclude the construction of two units of 800 square feet in size or less on each parcel.
2. Development pursuant to this Chapter shall comply with all applicable objective zoning, subdivision, and design review standards of the Development Code and underlying Zoning District, except for the following:
a. Number of Units. No more than two units may be constructed on each parcel. For purposes of this Chapter, “unit” means a primary dwelling unit, an ADU, or a JADU, all as defined in Chapter 11.30 of this Development Code.
b. Side and Rear Setback. Each unit shall have a minimum side and rear setback of four feet. No setback requirement shall apply for a new structure built with the same dimensions and in the same location as an existing permitted structure.
c. Height. Each unit shall meet the standards of the underlying zoning district.
d. Parking. Each dwelling unit created pursuant to this section shall provide one off-street parking space, unless exempt pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.21(c)(1) as follows:
i The parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, or a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code.
ii When a documented car-share vehicle is located within one block of the parcel.
C. Design Standards. Below terms defined within Chapter 11.20: Definitions and/or within Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards - Glossary of Terms.
1. Architectural Style. The same architectural style shall be used for both units of any Two-Unit Residential Development. The units shall not have a flat roof.
2. Differentiation. The primary building wall, trim, and door color of each unit shall not be identical.
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3. Architectural Features. Each new unit shall have at least two of the following architectural features on the street-facing façade:
a. Window shutters.
b. Corbel, bracket, or support brace.
c. Rafter tails.
d. Exposed bracing.
e. Material change.
f. Vents or grills.
4. Front Porch. Each new unit shall have one front porch that faces the street. Porch dimensions shall be at least five feet by ten feet.
5. Front Entryway. The front door shall directly face the nearest public street and shall have one pathway that leads from the street to the unit entry.
6. Finished Floor Height. The first-floor finish level shall be at least 18 inches above the finished grade.
7. Window Inset. All street facing windows shall have a minimum inset of two inches.
8. Materials. Each unit shall incorporate at least two different material types, excluding the roof material.
9. Eave Dimension. All building eaves shall have a minimum depth of at least two feet.
10. Garage Location. The front of each garage shall be located at least 20 feet to the rear of each unit’s front facade.
11. Tree Planting. Each new unit shall plant in the front yard at least one tree with the following characteristics:
a. California native.
b. 24” box size at planting.
c. Mature height and spread of at least 30 feet.
d. Drought tolerant.
12. Foundation Planting. Each new unit shall plant along its street-facing foundation shrubs with the following characteristics:
a. 5-gallon size at planting.
b. Attract pollinators and birds.
c. Drought tolerant.
D. Other Standards.
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1. Rental. Any rental of a dwelling unit constructed pursuant to this Chapter shall be for a term of longer than thirty (30) days.
2. Septic System. For any unit that will be connected to an onsite septic system, the applicant must provide a percolation test showing compliance with applicable public health and safety standards. The percolation test shall be completed within the last five years, or, if the percolation test has been recertified, within the last ten years.
3. Adjacent or Connected Units. Units may be adjacent or connected if they meet all applicable building code safety standards and are designed to allow for separate conveyance(s).
11.50.050 Urban Lot Splits
A. Eligibility Requirements.
1. Eligibility. An Urban Lot Split may be combined with a Two-Unit Residential Development, as described in section 11.50.040 of this Chapter. An Urban Lot Split may occur on any parcel within a SingleFamily Residential Zoning District that has a Residential General Plan land use designation, except for the following parcels:
a. Special Housing Types. Any parcel where the Urban Lot Split would require demolition or alteration of any of the following housing types:
i Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.
ii Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity's valid exercise of its police power. iii Housing that has been occupied by a tenant within the last three years.
iv A parcel or parcels on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner's rights under Chapter 12.75
(commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the California Government Code to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within fifteen years before the date that the development proponent submits an application pursuant to this Chapter.
b. Historic Property. A parcel located within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or any property identified as “Significant” or “Potentially Significant” on the City’s Historic Resources Inventory.
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c. Previous Urban Lot Split. Any parcel that has been established through prior exercise of an Urban Lot Split as provided for in this Chapter and Government Code Section 66411.7.
d. Adjacent Urban Lot Split. Any parcel for which either the owner of the parcel or any person acting in concert with the owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using an Urban Lot Split as provided for in this Chapter and Government Code Section 66411.7. e. Environmentally Sensitive Lands. A parcel of one or more of the types specified in subparagraphs (B) to (K), inclusive, of Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6).
2. Residential Use. Any parcel created by this Chapter shall be limited to residential uses.
B. Development Standards. A parcel map for an Urban Lot Split shall be allowed with ministerial approval if the City Engineer determines the parcel map for the lot split meets all of the following requirements:
1. Lot Area. The parcel map subdivides an existing parcel to create no more than two new parcels of approximately equal lot area provided that one parcel shall not be smaller than forty percent of the lot area of the original parcel proposed for subdivision.
2. Lot Size. Both newly created lots are no smaller than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet.
3. Lot Frontage. Each lot resulting from the Urban Lot Split either:
a. Adjoins the public right-of-way via a twenty foot street frontage; or b. Has access to the public right-of-way via a recorded access easement of no less than five (5) feet width benefiting the lot without direct frontage to the public right of way. If necessary to allow one lot resulting from an Urban Lot Split to meet this requirement, the other resulting lot shall provide such an access easement.
C. Improvement Standards. Development on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split pursuant to this Chapter shall comply with the following improvement standards and all applicable objective standards of the Development Code, except as otherwise expressly provided for in subsections (1) through (4) below.
1. Existing Structure. No setback shall be required for an existing structure on the lot.
2. Dedications. No provision of this Development Code shall apply that requires dedication of any right-of-way for the parcels being created as a condition of issuing a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split pursuant to this Chapter.
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3. Improvements. No provision of the Development Code shall apply that requires offsite improvements for the parcels being created as a condition of issuing a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split pursuant to this Chapter.
However, any onsite improvement necessary for public health and safety may be required, including onsite frontage improvements.
4. Public Easements. The City Engineer may require easements necessary for the provision of public services and facilities.
D. Residency Requirement. An applicant for an Urban Lot Split shall sign an affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units on the resulting lots as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the Urban Lot Split. No affidavit requirement shall apply to an applicant that is a “community land trust,” as defined in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 402.1(a)(11)(C)(ii), or is a “qualified nonprofit corporation” as described in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 214.15.
11.50.060 Adverse Impacts
An application under this Chapter may be denied if the Building Official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in Government Code Section 65589.5(d)(2), upon public health and safety for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
11.50.070 City Manager Authority
The City Manager, or their designee, shall have the authority to establish administrative policies and regulations that may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter.
11.50.080 Project Review and Decision
A. Completeness Review. If the City cannot approve an application for either a Two-Unit Residential Development or an Urban Lot Split, the City shall provide a full set of written comments to the applicant with a list of items that are defective or deficient and a description of how the application can be remedied by the applicant.
B. Timeline from Completeness. An application for either a Two-Unit Residential Development or an Urban Lot Split shall be considered and approved or denied within 60 days from the date a completed application is received by the City.
C. Automatic Approval. If the City has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days of its receipt of a completed application, the application shall be deemed approved.
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Chapter 11.60: Streamlined Review and Objective
Design Standards
Sections:
11.60.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.60.020 Application of Mixed-Use and Multifamily Design Standards (MODS)
11.60.030 Projects Eligible for Streamlined Review
11.60.040 Applicability of Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (MODS)
11.60.050 Expiration of Governing Regulations
11.60.060 Sustainability Design Standards Findings
11.60.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide context for Chapters 11.61 through
11.69, and 11.80, which apply to specific types of mixed-use and multifamily residential projects that have been identified in the California Government Code to have specific processing and/or review requirements. Mixed-use and multifamily projects governed by Chapters 11.61 to 11.69, and 11.80, are subject to a streamlined review process in accordance with State Law.
B. Chapters 11.61 through 11.69, and 11.80, each address a particular use type, and the sections in each chapter identify the standards and requirements for the streamlined processing of applications for the use as well as eligibility requirements a project must meet to qualify for streamlined review. Many of the project applications are subject to ministerial approval as well.
11.60.020 Projects Eligible for Streamlined Review
The following Development Code Chapters are applicable to different types of projects that are eligible for streamlined review and subject to this Chapter:
11.61 Streamlined Review in Residential Zoning Districts
11.62 Streamlined Review in Non-Residential Zoning Districts
11.63 Transitional and Supportive Housing
11.64 Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands
11.65 Adaptive Reuse: Conversion of Non-Residential Buildings to Residential Uses
11.66 Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
11.67 Emergency Shelters
11.68 Agricultural Employee Housing
11.69 Streamlined Review of Eligible Subdivisions
11.80 Residential Development in Non-Residential Areas
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11.60.030 Submittal Requirements, Review Authority and Process All development applications that seek state housing law relief and that fall under any streamlined review process identified in Part 11shall:
A. Submit all required application materials, forms, and fees as specified in Development Code Part 9 and Part 10, as applicable, except where it conflicts with the requirements of Part 11;
B. Be reviewed by the appropriate review authority established in Development Code Part 9 and Part 10, as applicable, except where it conflicts with the requirements of Part 11; C. Conform to all objective Development Standards established in the underlying Zoning District and the Development Code, as applicable, except where it conflicts with the requirements of Part 11;
D. Conform to all objective Subdivision Standards established in Part 10, as applicable, except where it conflicts with the requirements of Part 11; E. Conform to all objective City Design Standards and Guidelines, as applicable, except where it conflicts with the requirements of Part 11; and F. Conform to all objective development and design standards of any Specific Plan, as applicable, except where it conflicts with the requirements of Part 11.
11.60.040 Applicability of Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards (MODS)
A. All multifamily and mixed-use residential development projects that contain more than 10 residential units, shall either:
1. Comply with all requirements of the MODS; or
2. Pursue an Alternative Design Plan.
a. The Alternative Design Plan would allow for a project to deviate from any objective design standard(s) of the MODS.
b. A project seeking an Alternative Design Plan shall enter into a Development Agreement with the City, as authorized by the City Council.
B. In the event that any objective standards are inconsistent amongst these documents, the objective general plan standards shall prevail, followed by the objective standards contained in an applicable specific plan, the subdivision ordinance, the zoning ordinance, the MODS, and any other City documents containing objective standards, in that order.
11.60.050 Expiration of Governing Regulations
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Individual Chapters of Part 11 will remain in affect until Government Code Section(s) identified within each Chapter’s Purpose and Enabling Authority are repealed; upon repeal of an identified corresponding Government Code Section, Chapter shall be of no further effect.
11.60.060 Sustainability Design Standards Findings
With respect to the standards contained within the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards that are relevant to the City’s Climate Action Plan strategies, as denotated with a grape leaf symbol within the document, the City of Livermore finds the standards are appropriate to protect public health and safety, promote environmental sustainability, and ensure the long-term resilience and livability of the community:
1. Purpose and Intent: The standards promote environmental sustainability, climate resiliency, and public safety. The standards are intended to reduce the urban heat island effect, mitigate wildfire risks, improve air quality, and enhance overall community wellbeing by incorporating climate-responsive strategies into site and building design.
2. Protection of Public Health and Safety: Expanding tree canopy, integrating sustainable landscaping practices, and requiring effective shade through natural and built elements reduce surface and ambient temperatures, which in turn decrease the risk of heat-related illnesses and improve thermal comfort. In addition, the use of fire-resistant building materials and defensible space design reduces the vulnerability of structures and residents to wildfires—a growing threat in Livermore and the greater Tri-Valley region.
These measures directly support the health, safety, and welfare of the Livermore community.
3. Environmental Stewardship and Air Quality Improvement: Trees and vegetation provide critical environmental benefits by sequestering carbon dioxide, filtering air pollutants, reducing stormwater runoff, and increasing urban biodiversity. These benefits align with Livermore’s environmental goals and contribute to regional air quality improvements, which are essential for protecting public health, particularly among sensitive populations such as children, seniors, and individuals with respiratory conditions.
4. Climate Resiliency: The standards support Livermore’s efforts to prepare for the increasing frequency and severity of extreme heat events and wildfires. Proactive incorporation of cooling features, fire-resilient materials, and adaptive landscaping ensures that new development contributes to a more resilient built environment that can withstand climate-related stresses.
5. Community Livability and Equity: The standards contribute to a healthier, safer, and more livable city for all residents. By addressing urban heat, wildfire risk, and environmental quality, the standards support equitable access to a safe and comfortable environment, particularly for communities that are more vulnerable to climate impacts.
Trees, landscaping, and shading result in tangible benefits such as reducing energy costs for households, enhancing neighborhood aesthetics, and increasing property values.
These features contribute meaningfully to quality of life and promote a more equitable and visually cohesive built environment.
6. Consistency with City Plans and Policies: The standards are consistent with and advance key objectives in the Livermore General Plan, the Climate Action Plan, the
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Hazard Mitigation Plan, and the Livermore Fire Code. They support the City’s broader goals of sustainability, environmental stewardship, and hazard mitigation by embedding resiliency and health-promoting features into the development process.
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Chapter 11.61: Streamlined Review in Residential
Zoning Districts
Sections:
11.61.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.61.020 Projects Eligible for Streamlined Review
11.61.030 Projects Not Eligible for Streamlined Review
11.61.040 Affordability Requirements
11.61.050 Applicability of Objective Criteria
11.61.060 Streamlining Provisions
11.61.070 Implementation
11.61.080 Expiration of Governing Regulations.
11.61.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to summarize the requirements of Gov’t Code § 65913.4 governing ministerial and streamlined approval of residential and mixeduse development projects in residential zoning districts, and to supplement these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under this law. Gov’t Code § 65913.4 was originally added to the Government Code by SB 35 (2017), which has been subsequently amended.
B. The provisions of Gov’t Code § 65913.4 apply in cities that are not meeting their Regional Housing Need Allocation (RHNA) goal for construction of either above-moderate income housing and/or housing for households below 80% area median income (AMI). Gov’t Code § 65913.4 requires these local entities to streamline the approval of certain housing projects by providing a ministerial approval process, removing the requirement for CEQA analysis, and removing the requirement for discretionary entitlements. The provisions of this Chapter shall only apply during periods in which the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) has determined the City is subject to Gov’t Code § 65913.4 due to not meeting its RHNA goal for the applicable housing element cycle.
C. Streamlined and ministerial review will apply only if requested by the project applicant and the project meets eligibility criteria as set out in this Chapter and State law.
D. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code § 65913.4. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code § 65913.4 and this Chapter, Gov’t Code § 65913.4 shall govern.
11.61.020 Projects Eligible for Streamlined Review
A residential or mixed-use project is eligible for streamlined and ministerial review if it meets all of the following criteria (Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)). The project must be:
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A. Unit Quantity. Comprised of two residential units or more.
B. Adjacent Use. Located on a site where 75% of the perimeter adjoins parcels that are developed with any current or former residential, commercial, public institutional, transit or transportation passenger facility, or retail use, or any combination of those uses.
C. Land Use Designation. Located on a legal parcel that meets one of the following criteria:
1. Is zoned for residential use or residential mixed use.
2. Is designated in the General Plan for residential use or residential mixed use.
D. Residential Proportion. At least two-thirds of the square footage of the project is designated for residential use. Additional density, floor area, and units, and any other concession, incentive, or waiver of development standards granted pursuant to Chapter 11.40 and Gov’t Code § 65915, both governing Density Bonus, shall be included in the square footage calculation. The square footage of the project shall not include underground space, such as basements or underground parking garages.
E. Objective Design Standards. Consistent with the City’s Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards in effect at the time a Notice of Intent was submitted for the project. Any additional density or any concessions, incentives, or waivers of development standards granted pursuant to Density Bonus Chapter 11.40 and Gov’t Code § 65915, are excluded from this consistency requirement.
F. Labor Requirements. Consistent with contractor, wage and labor requirements, as further detailed in Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)(8) unless the project is both ten or fewer units and not a public work (Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)(9)). A project that is 100% affordable to households earning 80% AMI or lower is exempt from the skilled and trained workforce provisions of Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)(8).
G. Tribal Consultation. Consistent with one of the following:
1. Consultation Decline. A California Native American tribe that received a formal notice of the applicant’s notice of intent to submit an application pursuant to the scoping process set out in Section 11.61.040 did not accept the invitation to engage in a scoping consultation.
2. Non Responsive. The California Native American tribe accepted an invitation to engage in a scoping consultation but substantially failed to engage in the scoping consultation after repeated documented attempts by the City to engage the California Native American tribe.
3. No Impact. The parties to a scoping consultation find that no potential tribal cultural resource will be affected by the proposed project.
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4. Mitigated Impact. A scoping consultation between a California Native American tribe and the local government has occurred, the parties find that a potential tribal cultural resource could be affected by the proposed project and an enforceable agreement is documented between the California Native American tribe and the local government on methods, measures, and conditions for tribal cultural resource treatment.
11.61.030 Projects Not Eligible for Streamlined Review
A project is not eligible for streamlined and ministerial review if any of the following apply:
A. Sensitive Lands. It is located on property that is prime farmland, wetlands, a high fire hazard severity zone, a delineated earthquake fault zone, a flood plain, a floodway, a hazardous waste site, a community conservation plan area, a habitat for protected species, or under a conservation easement, each as further qualified and defined in Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)(6).
B. Demolition. It would involve the demolition of existing affordable housing, housing occupied by tenants within the past ten years, or a historic structure, as further detailed in Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)(7).
C. Mobile Homes. It is on a site governed by the Mobilehome Residency Law, the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law, the Mobilehome Parks Act, or the Special Occupancy Parks Act.
D. Tribal Consultation. After concluding the scoping consultation set out in subsection (G) above, the parties do not agree as to whether a potential tribal cultural resource will be affected by the proposed project or the parties find that a potential tribal cultural resource could be affected by the proposed project and an enforceable agreement is not documented between the California Native American tribe and the local government regarding methods, measures, and conditions for tribal cultural resource treatment.
E. Tribal Resource. There is a tribal cultural resource that is on a national, state, tribal, or local historic register list located on the site of the project.
11.61.040 Affordability Requirements
A. Annual Change. The affordability criteria for projects that are eligible for streamlined and ministerial review change annually based on the City’s annual progress toward meeting its above moderate-income RHNA, progress towards meeting its lower-income RHNA, and its timely submittal of its latest annual Housing Element Annual Progress Report to HCD.
B. State Consultation. The City intends to annually consult the State Department of Housing and Community Development to determine which affordability criteria are in effect for the City and what percentage of units at specified income levels a project must provide in order to meet eligibility requirements for streamlined processing.
C. Rental Projects. The affordability criteria for for-rent and for-sale projects may be different.
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D. Deed Restrictions. Projects approved under this Chapter shall be subject to a deed restriction ensuring that units will remain affordable for no less than:
1. Fifty-five (55) years for rental units; or
2. Forty-five (45) years for ownership units.
E. Affordability Levels. Required affordability levels shall be as follows:
1. Low and Very Low. If the City’s latest Annual Progress Report to HCD reflects that there were fewer units of housing issued building permits affordable to either very low income or low-income households by income category than were required for the regional housing needs assessment cycle for that reporting period, the project must dedicate 50 percent of the total number of units, before calculating any density bonus, to housing affordable to households making at or below 80 percent of the area median income.
2. Above Moderate, Low, Very Low. If the City did not submit its latest Annual Progress Report to HCD to the Department of Housing and Community Development by the time period required by Gov’t Code § 65400, or if the production report reflects that there were fewer units of housing affordable to above moderate-income households or to either very low income or low-income households that were issued building permits than were required for the regional housing needs assessment cycle for that reporting period, the project seeking approval must include either the number and income level of units required under subsection (1) above or one of the following:
a. Rental Projects. The project must dedicate a minimum of 10 percent of the total number of units, before calculating any density bonus, to housing that is affordable to households making at or below 50 percent of the area median income.
b. For Sale Projects. The project must dedicate a minimum of 10 percent of the total number of units, before calculating any density bonus, to housing affordable to households making at or below 80 percent of the area median income.
c. For Sale or Rental Projects. The project must dedicate 20 percent of the total number of units, before calculating any density bonus, to housing affordable to households making below 100 percent of the area median income with the average income of the units at or below 80 percent of the area median income. In order to comply with this subclause, the rent or sale price charged for units that are dedicated to housing affordable to households between 80 percent and 100 percent of the area median income shall not exceed 30 percent of the gross income of the household.
3. Whenever the inclusionary requirement results in an odd number of units, the majority of units shall be provided as low-income. Whenever
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the number of units result in a fraction of a unit greater than 0.5, the requirement shall be rounded up to the nearest whole unit. Whenever the number of units results in a fraction of a unit less than or equal to
0.5, the requirement shall be rounded down to the nearest whole unit.
11.61.050 Applicability of Objective Criteria
The project shall comply with:
A. Development Standards. The objective development standards of the applicable zoning district in effect at the time that a Notice of Intent is submitted for the project.
B. Design Standards. The Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards in effect at the time that a Notice of Intent is submitted for the project.
C. Other Standards. Objective criteria of the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, relevant sections of the Development Code, or any other Municipal Code section that applies to the project.
11.61.060 Streamlining Provisions
If the Community Development Director determines that a project application submitted pursuant to this section is consistent with the eligibility requirements in Section 11.61.020, the affordability requirements in Section 11.61.040 (as applicable), and the objective criteria identified in Section 11.61.050, the Director shall ministerially approve the project, subject to the following:
A. Parking Reductions. The following reduced parking standards shall be applied, as required by Gov’t Code § 65913.4(e):
1. The City shall not impose parking standards for any project determined to be eligible under this chapter if any of the following apply to the project:
a. The project is located within one-half mile of public transit. b. The project is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
c. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupants of the project.
d. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the project.
2. If none of the above conditions exist, the project shall provide one parking space per unit.
B. Reduced Review Timeline. The following reduced review times shall be applied:
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Project size Completeness
Determination
(Gov’t Code §
65943(a))
Determination of
Consistency
(Gov’t Code §
65913.4(c))
Project Approval
(Gov’t Code §
65913.4(d))
150 units or less 30 days from
submittal of
application
60 days from
submittal of
application
90 days from
submittal of
application
More than 150 units 30 days from
submittal of
application
90 days from
submittal of
application
180 days from
submittal of
application
C. CEQA. The development project shall not be subject to CEQA review.
11.61.070 Implementation
A. Tribal Consultation. The City and applicant shall comply with the procedural requirements of Gov’t Code § 65913.4(b)(1) regarding tribal consultation.
B. Determination of Inconsistency. Upon a determination that a project application submitted pursuant to this section is in conflict with any of the eligibility requirements in Section 11.61.030, the Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards, and other applicable objective criteria, the City shall provide the applicant written documentation of which standard or standards the project conflicts with, and an explanation for the reason or reasons the development conflicts with that standard or standards in the timelines noted in Section 11.61.060(B). (Gov’t Code § 65913.4(c)).
C. Expiration of Approval.
1. Project approval expires after three years from the date of the final action establishing approval unless construction activity has commenced on the site (including grading and demolition) and the site permit for the project has been issued. The City may grant a one-time, one-year extension if there has been significant progress towards getting the project construction ready (Gov’t Code § 65913.4(g)(2)).
2. Project approval does not expire if a project receives public investment other than tax credits and provides at least 50% of the units at 80% AMI or below (Gov’t Code § 65913.4(g)(1)).
D. Modification of Approval. An applicant may request a modification to a project that has been approved under the streamlined, ministerial approval process if that request is submitted to the City before the issuance of the final building permit required for construction of the project. The City’s consideration of such modification request shall be governed by Gov’t Code § 65913.4(h).
11.61.080 Expiration of Governing Regulations.
Gov’t Code § 65913.4 will remain in effect until January 1, 2036 and after that time is repealed. This Chapter will remain in effect until the repeal of Gov’t
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Code § 65913.4; upon repeal of that section this Chapter shall be of no further effect.
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Chapter 11.62: Streamlined Review in NonResidential Zoning Districts Sections:
11.62.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.62.020 Site and Location Criteria for All Projects
11.62.030 Design and Development Standards for All Projects
11.62.040 Site and Development Criteria for 100% Affordable Projects
11.62.050 Site and Development Criteria for Mixed-Income Projects
11.62.060 Affordability Criteria for Mixed-Income Projects
11.62.070 Development Application Processing, Review, and Timeline for All Projects
11.62.080 Expiration of Governing Regulations.
11.62.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to summarize the requirements of Gov’t Code § 65912.100 through § 65912.130 governing ministerial and streamlined approval of residential and mixed-use development projects in non-residential zoning districts, and to supplement these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under this law. Gov’t Code § 65912.100 through § 65912.130 were added to the Government Code by AB 2011 (2022).
B. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code § 65912.100 through § 65912.130. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code § 65912.100 through § 65912.130 and this Chapter, Gov’t Code § 65912.100 through § 65912.130 shall govern.
11.62.020 Site and Location Criteria for All Projects
To be eligible for streamlined and ministerial review, the housing development project must meet all of the requirements in this section (Gov’t Code §§ 65912.110 and 65912.111) and meet the standards of either subsection 11.62.040 (100% affordable development project) or
11.62.050 (mixed-income development project):
A. Location. Located on one or more legal parcels and in a zone where office, retail, or parking are a principally permitted use.
B. Surrounding Parcels. Located on a site where 75% of the perimeter adjoins parcels that are developed with urban uses. For purposes of this subdivision, parcels only separated by a street, pedestrian path, or bicycle path shall be considered to be adjoined;
C. Neighborhood Plan. For a site within a neighborhood plan area, the neighborhood plan applicable to the site permits multifamily housing development on the site.
D. Land Types. The site shall not be any of the following:
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1. Sensitive Lands. Located on property that is prime farmland, wetlands, a high fire hazard severity zone, a delineated earthquake fault zone, a flood plain, a floodway, a hazardous waste site, a community conservation plan area, a habitat for protected species, or under a conservation easement, each as further qualified and defined in Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)(6).
2. Industrial Lands. Located on a site or adjoined to any site in which 1/3 of the uses or more are dedicated to industrial use, meaning that either:
a. the current use is industrial, or
b. the most recently permitted use of the square footage is an industrial use and the site has been occupied within the past three years, or
c. the site was designated for industrial use by the current General Plan before January 1, 2022, and residential uses are not principally permitted on the site.
For purposes of this subdivision, parcels only separated by a street shall be considered to be adjoined.
3. Historic Structure. On a site where the development would require the demolition of a historic structure that was placed on a national, state, or local historic register.
4. Mobile Homes. On a site governed by the Mobile home Residency Law, the Recreational Vehicle Park Occupancy Law, the Mobile home Parks Act, or the Special Occupancy Parks Act.
5. Cultural Resources. Vacant and containing tribal cultural resources, as defined by Public Resources Code § 21074, that could be affected by the development that were found pursuant to a consultation as described by the Public Resources Code § 21080.3.1 and the effects of which cannot be mitigated pursuant to the process described in Public Resources Code § 21080.3.2.
E. Mixed Use Projects
1. For mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential retail commercial or office uses, at least two-thirds of the square footage of the new construction associated with the project shall be designated for residential use.
2. None of the square footage of any such development shall be designated for hotel, motel, bed and breakfast inn, or other transient lodging use, except for a residential hotel.
3. If the project is 500 net new residential units, the two-thirds residential requirement does not apply.
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11.62.030 Design and Development Standards for All Projects A. Objective Standards. All housing development projects eligible for ministerial and streamlined approval under this Chapter shall be consistent with the City’s Mixed Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards in effect at the time that an application is submitted.
B. Density Bonus. The housing development project shall be eligible for a density bonus, incentives or concessions, waivers or reductions of development standards, objective design standards, and parking ratios pursuant to Gov’t Code § 65915, except that the development project shall not use a concession to reduce the requirement for the provision of ground floor retail if required by this Chapter (Gov’t Code § 65912.124 (f)).
C. Indoor Air Quality. For any housing on the site located within 500 feet of a freeway, all of the following shall apply:
1. The building shall have a centralized heating, ventilation, and airconditioning system.
2. The outdoor air intakes for the heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning system shall face away from the freeway.
3. The building shall provide air filtration media for outside and return air that provide a minimum efficiency reporting value of 16.
4. The air filtration media shall be replaced at the manufacturer’s designated interval.
5. The building shall not have any balconies facing the freeway.
D. Proximity to Hazardous Uses. No housing on the site shall be located within 3,200 feet of a facility that actively extracts or refines oil or natural gas.
E. Open Space. No common open space shall be required beyond the existing amount already on site for a project that is converting an existing non-residential building to a residential building.
F. Phase I ESA. The housing development project must complete a Phase 1 Environmental Assessment (ESA), as defined in Health and Safety Code § 78090 and address any findings (Gov't Code § 65912.114(k) and § 65912.124(k)).
1. If a recognized environmental condition is found, the development project proponent shall undertake a preliminary endangerment assessment, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 78095, prepared by an environmental assessor to determine the existence of any release of a hazardous substance on the site and to determine the potential for exposure of future occupants to significant health hazards from any nearby property or activity.
2. If a release of a hazardous substance is found to exist on the site, the release shall be removed, or any significant effects of the release shall be
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mitigated to a level of insignificance in compliance with current state and federal requirements, prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
3. If a potential for exposure to significant hazards from surrounding properties or activities is found to exist, the effects of the potential exposure shall be mitigated to a level of insignificance in compliance with current state and federal requirements, prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
11.62.040 Site and Development Criteria for 100% Affordable Projects To be eligible for streamlined and ministerial review, a 100% affordable housing development project must meet the following requirements (Gov’t Code § 65912.112 through § 65912.114) and the site requirements of Section 11.62.030 (Site and Location Criteria for All Projects):
A. Multifamily Development. Shall be a multifamily housing development project.
B. Affordability Requirements.
1. Income Level. All new units created by the housing development project shall be dedicated to lower income households at an affordable cost, as defined by Health and Safety Code § 50052.5, or an affordable rent set in an amount consistent with the rent limits established by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee, with the exception of manager’s units.
2. Deed Restriction. All new units created by the housing development project shall be subject to a deed restriction ensuring that all housing units will meet the requirement of subsection (B)(1) above for no less than:
a. Fifty-five (55) years for rental units; or
b. Forty-five (45) years for ownership units.
C. Density. Shall be developed at a density of at least 30 units/acre.
D. Applicable Zoning Standards.
1. Shall be consistent with the applicable objective zoning, subdivision, and development standards for the zone that allows residential use at a greater density between the following:
a. Existing Zoning. The existing zoning designation for the parcel at the time the development project application is submitted pursuant to this chapter, if existing zoning allows multifamily residential use; or
b. Most Applicable Zoning. The Zoning standards of another parcel within a residential General Plan designation that most closely matches the project’s proposed density. (Gov’t Code §
65912.113(e)).
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2. Density Exception. No objective standards shall preclude a development from being built at the residential density required pursuant to subsection (C) and no standard shall require the development to reduce unit size to meet the objective standards.
E. Labor Standards. Shall be compliant with the labor standards identified in Gov’t Code § 65912.130, including, but not limited to, meeting certain requirements for construction worker employment, prevailing wages, among others.
11.62.050 Site and Development Criteria for Mixed-Income Projects To be eligible for streamlined and ministerial review, a mixed-income housing development project shall meet the following requirements (Gov’t Code § 65912.121 through § 65912.124) and the site requirements of Section 11.62.030 (Site and Location Criteria for All Projects):
A. Multifamily Development. Shall be a multifamily housing development project.
B. Location. Shall be:
1. Commercial Corridor. Located on a site that abuts a commercial corridor and has a frontage along the commercial corridor of a minimum of 50 feet;
2. Site Size. Located on a site not greater than 20 acres, unless the site is a regional mall, in which case the site is not greater than 100 acres;
3. Existing Dwellings. Not located on a site containing one to four dwelling units;
4. Vacant Single-Family Residential Land. Not located on site that is vacant and zoned for housing but not for multifamily residential use; and
5. Demolition. Not located on a site that would involve the demolition of existing affordable housing, housing occupied by tenants within the past ten years, or a historic structure, as further detailed in Gov’t Code § 65912.121(h).
C. Density.
1. Allowable residential density shall be the greater of the following (Gov’t Code § 65912.123(b)):
a. The maximum residential density allowed on the parcel by the applicable zoning designation; or
b. For a site of less than one acre in size, 30 units per acre; c. For a site of one acre in size or greater located on a commercial corridor of less than 100 feet in width, 40 units per acre; or d. For a site of one acre in size or greater located on a commercial corridor of 100 feet in width or greater, 60 units per acre; or
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e. Notwithstanding subsection (b), (c), or (d), for sites within a very low vehicle travel area or within one-half mile of a major transit stop, 80 units per acre.
2. For a housing development project application that has been determined to be consistent with the objective planning standards specified in this Chapter, before January 1, 2027, the development project shall be developed at a density that is either:
a. 50 percent or greater of the applicable allowable residential density contained in section 1(b) through 1(e) above; or b. For a site within one-half mile of an existing passenger rail or bus rapid transit station, 75 percent or greater of the applicable allowable residential density contained in section 1(b) through 1(e) above
D. Height. Meet the greater of the following height limits (Gov’t Code § 65912.123(c)):
1. The height allowed on the parcel by the applicable zoning designation; or
2. For a site on a commercial corridor of less than 100 feet in width: 35 feet; or
3. For a site on a commercial corridor of 100 feet in width or greater: 45 feet.
E. Commercial Uses Required. At least one half (50%) of the ground floor square footage of the housing development project shall be designated for commercial use (Gov’t Code § 65912.123(j))
F. Setbacks. Shall comply with the following setback requirements (Gov’t Code § 65912.123(d)):
1. For the portion of the property that fronts a commercial corridor:
a. Front Minimum: None
b. Ground Floor Front Maximum: 10 feet for at least 80 percent of the frontage.
c. Parking Front Minimum: 25 feet
d. Side: None for adjacent properties that front the Commercial Corridor
2. Front, Side, Rear Setback Adjacent to a Residential Use. a. Ground Floor Minimum: 10 feet.
b. Upper Floor Minimum: Starting with the second floor of the property, each subsequent floor of the project shall be stepped back in an amount equal to seven feet multiplied by the floor number. For purposes of this paragraph, the ground floor counts as the first floor.
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3. All Other Areas. Front, side, rear setbacks are a minimum of 15 feet.
G. Parking. No parking, including replacement parking, is required for a housing development project under this Chapter, except that any requirement of the Code or state or federal law imposed on a new multifamily residential, mixeduse, or non-residential development project to provide bicycle parking, electric vehicle supply equipment installed parking spaces, or parking spaces that are accessible to persons with disabilities that would have otherwise applied to the development continue to apply (Gov’t Code § 65912.123(e)).
H. Applicable Zoning Standards. Other than the provisions listed in this Section, the housing development project shall be consistent with the applicable objective zoning, subdivision, and design review standards for:
1. The most applicable zoning district that allows multifamily residential use at the residential density determined pursuant to subsection (C); or
2. If no zoning district exists that allows the residential density determined pursuant to subsection (C), the applicable objective standards shall be those for the zoning district that allows the greatest density. (Gov’t Code § 65912.123(j)).
I. Labor Standards. The project must be compliant with the labor standards identified in Gov’t Code § 65912.130, including, but not limited to, meeting certain requirements for construction worker employment, prevailing wages, among others.
11.62.060 Affordability Criteria for Mixed-Income Projects To be eligible for streamlined and ministerial review, a mixed-income housing development project must meet the following affordability criteria (Gov’t Code § 65912.122):
A. Rental Housing. Rental housing development project shall include either (1) or (2), except as modified by subsection (E) below:
1. Eight percent of the base quantity units for very low income households and five percent of the units for extremely low income households; or
2. Fifteen percent of the base quantity units for lower income households.
B. Rental Deed Restriction. All new housing units created by the project will be subject to a deed restriction ensuring they will meet the above affordability requirements for no less than fifty-five years. Rents shall be set at an affordable rent, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50043.
C. Owner-Occupied Housing. Owner-occupied housing development project shall include either (1) or (2) except as modified by subsection (E) below:
1. Thirty percent of the base quantity units must be offered at an affordable housing cost, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50052.5, to moderate-income households; or
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2. Fifteen percent of the base quantity units must be offered at an affordable housing cost, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50052.5, to lower income households.
D. Owner-Occupied Deed Restriction. All new ownership housing units created by the project will be subject to a deed restriction ensuring they will meet the above affordability requirements for no less than forty-five years.
E. Inclusionary Ordinance Requirement. The mixed-income housing development project shall comply with all of the following:
1. Affordability Percentage. If Chapter 11.70 would require a higher percentage of affordable units than any part of this Section, Chapter
11.70 shall control.
2. Income Level. If Chapter 11.70 requires a project to provide units at lower income levels than any part of this Section, Chapter 11.70 shall control.
3. Rental Housing. For a rental housing project, if Chapter 11.70 (Inclusionary Ordinance) requires greater than fifteen percent of the units to be dedicated for lower income households and does not require the inclusion of units affordable to very low and extremely low income households, then the development project shall do both of the following:
a. Allocate eight percent of the base units for very low income households and five percent of the units for extremely low income households; and
b. The City’s Inclusionary requirement for Lower Income households listed in Chapter 11.70 shall be reduced by fifteen percent.
F. Comparability. Affordable units in the mixed-income housing development project shall have the same bedroom and bathroom count ratio as the market rate units, be equitably distributed within the development project, and have the same type or quality of appliances, fixtures, and finishes.
11.62.070 Development Application Processing, Review, and Timeline for All Projects
A. Review Authority. If the Community Development Director determines that a housing development project application submitted pursuant to this section is consistent with the requirements in Sections 11.62.030 to 11.62.070, the Director shall approve the development project. Upon a determination that a development project application submitted pursuant to this section is inconsistent with applicable standards, the City shall provide the applicant written documentation of which criteria, standard or standards the development conflicts with, and an explanation for the reason or reasons the development conflicts with that standard or standards in the timelines noted (Gov’t Code § 65912.114(a) and § 65912.124(a)
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B. Timeline for Review. Development project review is subject to following deadlines (Gov’t Code § 65912.114 and § 65912.124):
Project size Completeness
Determination
Consistency
Determination
Project Approval
150 units or less 30 days from
submittal
60 days from
submittal (or within
30 days of
resubmittal to
address written
feedback)
60 days from
consistency
determination
More than 150 units 30 days from
submittal
90 days from
submittal (or within
30 days of
resubmittal to
address written
feedback)
90 days from
consistency
determination
C. CEQA. The development project shall not be subject to CEQA review.
D. Notice to Tenants. The applicant shall provide written notice of the pending application to each commercial tenant on the parcel when the application is submitted and shall provide relocation assistance to each eligible commercial tenant located on the site in accordance with Gov’t Code § 65912.123(h).
E. Expiration of Approval. Approvals pursuant to this Chapter shall be subject to the expiration timeframes set out in Gov’t Code § 65912.114(l) for development projects under Section 11.62.040 and Gov’t Code § 65912.124(l) for development projects under Section 11.62.050.
F. Modifications. Any proposed modifications to a development project approved pursuant to this section shall be undertaken pursuant to Gov’t Code § 65913.4(g).
11.62.080 Expiration of Governing Regulations.
Gov’t Code § 65912.100 through § 65912.130 will remain in effect until January 1, 2033, and after that time are repealed. This Chapter will remain in effect until the repeal of § 65912.100 through § 65912.130; upon repeal of those sections this Chapter shall be of no further effect.
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Chapter 11.63: Transitional and Supportive Housing
Sections:
11.63.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.63.020 Development and Performance Standards
11.63.030 Planning Review Timeline and Approval
11.63.040 Administrative Policies and Regulations.
11.63.050 Fees.
11.63.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to summarize the requirements of Gov’t Code §§ 65650 through 65656 governing the establishment of transitional and supportive housing facilities, and to supplement these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under this law. Gov’t Code §§ 65650 through 65656 were added to the Government Code by AB 2162 (2018).
B. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code §§ 65650 through 65656. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code and this Chapter, Gov’t Code §§ 65650 through 65656 shall govern.
C. Transitional and Supportive Housing developments shall mean buildings configured as rental housing developments that are linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the target population in retaining housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community. Such developments are operated under housing program requirements and include Tiny Home projects. Transitional Housing requires recirculation, while Supportive Housing may be indefinite.
11.63.020 Development and Performance Standards
A Transitional and Supportive Housing project that meets all of the criteria below shall be approved ministerially and without discretionary review or a public hearing.
A. Size. The project shall consist of no more than 50 housing units.
B. Location. Transitional and Supportive Housing are a permitted use in all zoning districts identified in Housing Element Table 3-5 and Table 3-6.
C. Affordability. All of the proposed residential units in the project, excluding the manager’s unit(s), must be dedicated as affordable to lower-income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50079.5 at 80% AMI or below for a period of at least 55 years pursuant to a recorded restriction, and the units are or will be receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians (Gov’t Code § 65651(a)(2)).
D. Housing Use. At least 25 percent of the units in the project or 12 units, whichever is greater, shall be restricted to residents in transitional and supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the
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development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding managers’ units, in the development shall be restricted to residents in transitional and supportive housing (Gov’t Code § 65651(a)(3) and (c)).
E. Supportive Services Area and Type. For projects with 20 units or fewer, at least 90 square feet of nonresidential space must be dedicated to supportive services. For projects with more than 20 units at least 3 percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.
F. Amenities. Units within the project, excluding managers’ units, must include at least one full bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.
G. Replacement of Existing Units. If the project proposes onsite demolition of existing dwelling units, any existing dwelling units on the site of the project shall be replaced with at least the same number of units of equivalent size in the project, and shall be made available to lower income households in the manner described in Gov’t Code § 65915(c)(3).
H. Consistent with Objective Standards. The project must be consistent with the City’s Mixed Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards in effect at the time that the application was filed. Any additional density or any concessions, incentives, or waivers of development standards granted pursuant to Density Bonus Chapter 11.40 and Gov’t Code § 65915, are excluded from this consistency requirement.
I. Parking Requirement. If the project is located within one-half mile of a public transit stop, there are no minimum parking requirements for the units occupied by transitional and supportive housing residents. If the project is located more than one-half mile from a Public Transit Stop, the project is subject to parking requirements in the applicable zoning district.
J. Density Bonus. This Chapter shall not preclude or limit the ability of a developer to seek a density bonus, including any concessions, incentives, or waivers of development standards from the City pursuant to Chapter 11.40 or any State program that offers additional density or other development bonuses when affordable housing is provided.
K. Supportive Services Plan. The project shall submit a Supportive Services Plan that provides the following (Gov’t Code § 65652):
1. Description of Services. The type of Supportive Services that will be provided to residents.
2. Floor Plan. The onsite location and size of each services space.
3. Name and Address The name and address of the proposed entity or entities that will provide supportive services.
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4. Funding Sources. The proposed funding source or sources for the provided onsite supportive services.
5. Staffing. Proposed staffing levels.
6. Hours of Operation. The times in which services will be provided.
L. Recirculation Requirement. All units shall be recirculated if required by housing program requirements, as determined by the Director.
11.63.030 Planning Review Approval and Timeline
A. Ministerial Zoning Review. The Director shall ministerially approve all Transitional and Supportive Housing projects that meet: 1) all Development and Performance Standards listed in Section 11.63.020; and 2) all objective Development Standards of the underlying zoning district. All Transitional and Supportive Housing applications shall require the following land use entitlements:
1. Zoning Clearance. To authorize the Transitional and Supportive Housing land use, as allowed by this Chapter; and
2. Site Plan Design Review. To authorize the architecture, landscape, and site design.
B. CEQA. The project shall not be subject to CEQA review.
C. Completeness Review Timeline. The Community Development Director shall determine if the project application is complete and eligible for streamlined and ministerial review within 30 days of application submittal.
D. Approval Timeline. If determined to be a complete application for an eligible project, the Community Development Director shall approve the project if it complies with the applicable requirements of this Chapter within 60 days of a completeness determination, or 120 days if the project exceeds 50 units.
11.63.040 Administrative Policies and Regulations. The Director, or their designee, shall have the authority to establish administrative policies and regulations that may be necessary to implement the provisions of this Chapter.
11.63.050 Fees. The City Council may establish by Resolution a non-refundable permit fee to cover the permit review costs incurred within the Section. 1868778.1
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Chapter 11.64: Affordable Housing on Faith and
Higher Education Lands
Sections:
11.64.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
11.64.020 Eligibility Criteria
11.64.030 Project Requirements
11.64.040 Project Review and Timeline
11.64.050 Expiration of Governing Regulations
11.64.010 Purpose and Enabling Authority
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to summarize the requirements of Gov’t Code § 65913.16 governing the development of affordable housing on sites owned either by an independent institution of higher education or a religious institution, and to supplement these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under this law. Gov’t Code § 65913.16 was added to the Government Code by SB 4 (2023).
B. Gov’t. Code § 65913.16(b) provides a ministerial approval process for 100% affordable projects located on land that is both currently, and was, on or before January 1, 2024, owned by an independent institution of higher education or a religious institution. This is a voluntary program that a project sponsor may elect to pursue if the criteria in this Chapter and Gov’t Code § 65913.16 are met.
C. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code § 65913.16. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code § 65913.16 and this Chapter, Gov’t Code § 65913.16 shall govern.
11.64.020 Eligibility Criteria
A project that meets all of the eligibility criteria in this section and the project requirements in Section 11.64.030 shall be approved ministerially and without discretionary review or a public hearing.
A. Land Ownership. The project shall be located on land that is both currently, and was, on or before January 1, 2024, owned by an independent institution of higher education or a religious institution. This includes ownership through an affiliated or associated nonprofit public benefit corporation organized pursuant to the Nonprofit Corporation Law (Part 2 (commencing with § 5110) of Division 2 of Title 1 of the Corporations Code).
B. Location. The project shall not be located on prime farmland, wetlands, a high fire hazard severity zone, a delineated earthquake fault zone, a flood plain, a floodway a community conservation plan area, a habitat for protected species, or under a conservation easement, all as defined in Gov’t Code § 65913.4(a)(6).
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C. Hazardous Waste Site. The project shall not be on property that is classified as a hazardous waste site as defined under Gov’t Code § 65912.111(e), unless the project sponsor has secured a letter or other determination from the State Department of Public Health, State Water Resources Control Board, or the Department of Toxic Substance Control stating that the site is suitable for residential uses.
D. No Demolition of Specified Residential Units or Historic Buildings.
1. Demolished Housing. The project shall not be located on a site which was previously used for housing that was occupied by tenants that was demolished within 10 years before the project proponent applies for approval under this chapter.
2. Occupied Housing. The project shall not demolish any of the following types of housing:
a. Units that have been occupied by tenants in the last 10 years. b. Units subject to any form of rent or price control, or units subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low incomes.
3. Historic Structures. The project may not cause the demolition of historic structures that are on a national, state, or local historic register.
E. Proximity to Industrial Uses. The project shall meet all of the following criteria:
1. Light Industrial. A project shall not be adjacent to a site in which more than 1/3 of the square footage is dedicated to light industrial use, meaning that the current use is light industrial use, has been most recently permitted as light industrial use, or the site was designated for industrial use by the current General Plan before January 1, 2022 .
2. Heavy Industrial. A project site shall not be located within 1,200 feet of an existing heavy industrial use, or a site that has been most recently permitted as a heavy industrial use.
3. Title V Industrial. A project site shall not be located within 1,600 feet of an existing Title V industrial use, or a site that was most recently permitted as a Title V industrial use.
4. Oil and Natural Gas. If a project site does not permit multifamily uses, then the project shall not be located within 3,200 feet of a facility that actively extracts or refines oil or natural gas.
F. Tribal Resources. The project shall not be located on a vacant site, that contains tribal cultural resources, as defined in Public Resources Code § 21074, that could be affected by the development that were found pursuant to a consultation as described in Public Resources Code § 1080.3.1, and the effects of
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which cannot be mitigated pursuant to the process described in Public Resources Code § 21080.3.2.
11.64.030 Project Requirements
To be subject to the ministerial process set out in this Chapter, a project shall meet the following requirements.
A. Use.
1. Required Uses. The project shall consist of one or more of the following:
a. Residential. Two or more residential units.
b. Mixed-Use. Mixed-use developments consisting of residential and nonresidential uses with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use.
c. Special Housing. Transitional Housing or Supportive Housing. d. Religious Institution. Any religious institutional use, or any use that was previously existing and legally permitted by the City on the site, is allowed in combination with a residential use on the project site if all of the following criteria are met:
i Nonresidential Space. The total square footage of
nonresidential space on the site does not exceed the
amount previously existing or permitted in a Conditional Use Permit.
ii Parking. The total parking requirement for nonresidential space on the site does not exceed the lesser of the
amount existing or of the amount required by a
Conditional Use Permit.
iii Conditional Use Permit. The new uses abide by the same operational conditions as contained in a previouslyapproved Conditional Use Permit.
2. Other Permitted Uses. In addition to the uses listed immediately above, the project may also include, on the ground floor only:
a. Social Services. In zoning districts that allow single-family residential uses, childcare centers and facilities operated by community-based organizations for the provision of recreational, social, or educational services for use by the residents of the project and members of the local community in which the project is located.
b. Commercial. In zoning districts that do not allow single-family residential uses, commercial uses that are permitted in that zone without a conditional use permit or planned unit development permit.
B. Affordability.
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1. Income Level. 100 percent of the total residential units, excluding manager’s unit(s), shall be for lower income households, as defined by Health and Safety Code § 50079.5, except that:
a. Moderate-Income. Up to 20 percent of the total units in the development may be for moderate-income households, as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50053, and
b. Institution Staff. 5 percent of the units may be for staff of the independent institution of higher education or religious institution that owns the land.
2. Deed Restriction. All affordable units shall be subject to a recorded deed restriction of 55 years for rental units (unless other applicable binding requirements impose a longer term), and 45 years for for-sale units.
C. Replacement Units. If a project requires the demolition of residential units or is located on a site where residential units have been demolished within the past five years, the project sponsor shall comply with Gov’t Code § 65913.16(c)(11).
D. Density.
1. Single Family Residential and Commercial Districts. In Single Family and/ or Commercial Zoning Districts, the project shall have a density of 30 units per acre or less, except that if the General Plan designation or underlying zoning allows for a higher residential density on the project site or a site adjacent to the project site, then the highest density shall apply.
2. All Other Zoning Districts. In zones not listed above in section D(1), the project shall have a density of 40 units per acre or less, except that if zoning allows for a higher residential density on a site adjacent to the project site, then the higher density shall apply.
E. Building Height.
1. Maximum Height. The project shall have a maximum building height of one story above the zoned height. If zoning allows for a higher residential height limit on a site adjacent to the project site, then the higher height limit shall apply.
2. Density Bonus. The project may be eligible for waivers, and incentives/ concessions under the State Density Bonus Law (Gov’t Code § 65915), except that a project subject to section D.2 above shall not use an incentive, waiver, or concession to increase the height of the project to greater than the height stated in section E.1.
F. Labor Standards. A project that includes more than 10 units that is not in its entirety a public work shall comply with the prevailing wage requirements set forth in Gov’t Code § 65913.16(c)(12).
G. Craft Construction. In addition to the Labor Standards set forth in Gov’t Code § 65912.130, a project with 50 or more units shall employ construction
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craft employees and provide for health care expenditures as set forth in Gov’t Code § 65913.16(g).
H. Proximity to Freeway. If the project is within 500 feet of a freeway, regularly occupied areas of the building shall provide air filtration media for outside and return air that provide a minimum efficiency reporting value (MERV) of 13.
I. Objective Standards. The project shall be consistent with the City’s applicable objective, written design and development standards and policies that were published or adopted before the date the project application was submitted to the City, and that are not in conflict with this Chapter or Gov’t Code § 65913.16, inclusive of the City’s Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards.
J. Parking.
1. Baseline Parking Requirement. Except as provided in subsection J(2) below, the project shall provide off-street parking of one space per unit, unless a State law or City ordinance provides for a lower standard of parking, in which case the lower standard shall apply.
2. No Parking Alternatives. The project shall not be subject to any off-street parking requirement if either of the following is true:
a. Public Transit. The project site is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, either a high-quality transit corridor or a major transit stop as defined in Public Resources Code § 21155(b).
b. Car Share. There is a car share vehicle located within one block of the parcel.
11.64.040 Project Review and Timeline
A. Ministerial review and approval required. If the Community Development Director determines that a project application submitted pursuant to this section is consistent with the eligibility requirements in Section 11.64.020, the project requirements identified in Section 11.64.030, all Objective Development Standards of the underlying Zoning District not in conflict with this Section, and all Objective Design Standards not in conflict with this Section, the Director shall ministerially approve the application, subject to the following review timeline (Gov’t Code § 65913.16(l)(5)):
Project
Size
Completeness
Determination
Determination
of Consistency
Project Approval
150 units or
fewer
30 days from submittal 60 days from submittal 90 days from submittal More than 150
units
30 days from submittal 90 days from submittal 180 days from submittal
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If the project is determined not to be consistent with the project requirements identified in this chapter, all Objective Development Standards of the underlying Zoning District not in conflict with this Section, and all Objective Design Standards not in conflict with this Section , the City shall notify the applicant in writing and provide a written explanation of the inconsistency.
B. CEQA. The development project shall not be subject to CEQA review if the Project is consistent with the project requirements identified in this chapter, all Objective Development Standards of the underlying Zoning District not in conflict with this Section, and all Objective Design Standards not in conflict with this Section.
C. Expiration of Approval.
1. Project approval expires after three years unless construction activity has commenced on the site (including grading and demolition) and the Building Permit for the project has been issued. The Director may grant a one-time, one-year extension if there has been significant progress towards getting the project construction ready (Gov’t Code § 65913.16(l)(8)).
2. Project approval does not expire if a project receives public investment other than tax credits and provides at least 50% of the units at 80% AMI or below.
D. Modification of Approval. An applicant may request a modification to a project that has been approved under this chapter if the request is submitted to the City before the issuance of the final building permit required for construction of the project. The City’s consideration of such modification request shall be governed by Gov’t Code § 65913.16(l)(9).
11.64.050 Expiration of Governing Regulations
Gov’t Code § 65913.16 will remain in effect until January 1, 2036, and after that time is repealed. This Chapter will remain in effect until the repeal of § 65913.16; upon repeal of that section this Chapter shall be of no further effect. 1868892.1
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Chapter 11.65 Adaptive Reuse: Conversion of NonResidential Buildings to Residential Uses
Sections:
11.65.010 Purpose and Enabling Legislation
11.65.020 Eligibility Criteria
11.65.030 Development and Performance Standards
11.65.040 Project Review and Decision
11.65.010 Purpose and Enabling Legislation
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to summarize the requirements of Gov’t Code § 65913.12 governing the transition of conversion of non-residential buildings to residential use, and to supplement these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under this law. Gov’t Code § 65913.12 was added to the Government Code by AB 1490 (2023).
B. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code § 65913.12. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code § 65913.12 and this Chapter, Gov’t Code § 65913.12 shall govern.
11.65.020 Eligibility Criteria
A project for adaptive reuse shall be an allowable use if it meets the following eligibility criteria:
A. Building Conversion. The project meets all of these requirements:
1. Multifamily. The project is a multifamily housing development project.
2. Retrofitting. The project involves the retrofitting and repurposing of a residential building or commercial building that currently allows temporary dwelling or occupancy, to create new residential units.
3. Building Envelope. The development will be entirely within the envelope of the existing building.
B. Site. The development is located on a site, where either of the following conditions exist:
1. Surrounding Uses. At least 75 percent of the perimeter of the site of the development adjoins parcels that are developed with urban uses; or
2. Transit Proximity. The parcel is within one-half mile of a major transit stop as defined in Public Resources Code § 21064.3.
C. Industrial Uses. Neither the project site nor any adjoining site is a site where more than one-third of the square footage on the site is dedicated to industrial use.
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D. Affordability Criteria. The development shall meet all of the following affordability criteria:
1. Lower Income. 100 percent of the units within the development project, excluding managers’ units, shall be dedicated to lower income households at an affordable housing cost, as defined by Health and Safety Code § 50052.5, or an affordable rent set in an amount consistent with the rent limits established by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
2. Very Low Income. At least 50 percent of the units within the development project shall be dedicated to very low income households at an affordable housing cost, as defined by Health and Safety Code § 50052.5, or an affordable rent set in an amount consistent with the rent limits established by the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee.
3. Deed Restriction. The units shall be subject to a recorded deed restriction ensuring the affordability requirements of this subsection are met for a period of 55 years for rental units and 45 years for owneroccupied units.
11.65.030 Development and Performance Standards
A. Objective Design Standards. The project shall meet the City’s Mixed-Use and Multifamily Objective Design Standards, except for any standards that would require the curing of any preexisting deficit or conflict with regard to:
1. Density. Any maximum density requirements.
2. FAR. Any maximum floor area ratio requirements.
3. Parking. Any requirement to add additional parking.
4. Open Space. Any requirement to add additional open space B. Open Space. The project shall not eliminate any existing open space on the parcel.
C. Management Services. For projects of 50 units or more, the development shall provide onsite management services.
11.65.040 Project Review and Decision
A. Project Consistency. For the purposes of the Housing Accountability Act, a project that is consistent with the provisions of Sections 11.65.020, Eligibility Criteria, 11.65.030, Development and Performance Standards, and 11.65.040, Affordability Criteria, shall be deemed consistent, compliant, and in conformity with required objective standards.
B. Review Authority. If the Community Development Director determines that a project application submitted pursuant to this section is consistent with the requirements of this chapter, the Director shall ministerially approve the project within the timelines required in subsection (D) below. Upon a determination that a development project application is inconsistent with the above standards, the City shall provide the applicant written documentation of which criteria,
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standard or standards the development conflicts with, and an explanation for the reason or reasons the development conflicts with that standard or standards in the timelines required in subsection (D) below.
C. Denial.
1. In addition to any other legally available grounds for denial, the City may deny a project that is located on a site or adjoined to a site where any of the square footage on the site is dedicated to industrial use if the City makes written findings that approving the development would have an adverse effect on public health and safety.
2. The City shall approve without conditions a project proposed on a site, including a candidate site for rezoning, that is identified as suitable or available for very low, low-, or moderate-income households in the Housing Element if the project is consistent with the density specified in the Housing Element, even if the project is inconsistent with both zoning ordinance and general plan land use designation on the date the application was deemed complete.
D. Timelines. Project review is subject to the following deadlines. If the project is determined to be consistent with the requirements of this chapter, or if the City fails to provide the applicant with written documentation explaining the inconsistencies in the timeframes provided below, it is considered an allowed use and the application shall be deemed “consistent, compliant, and in conformity with an applicable plan, program, policy, ordinance, standard, requirement, or other similar provision” insofar as the Housing Accountability Act is concerned.
Therefore, the project review and approval timelines will be the same as for Streamlined Review in Non-Residential Zoning Districts (Chapter 11.62):
Project size Completeness
Determination
Consistency
Determination
Project Approval
150 units or less 30 days from
submittal
60 days from
submittal (or within
30 days of
resubmittal to
address written
feedback)
60 days from
consistency
determination
More than 150 units 30 days from
submittal
90 days from
submittal (or within
30 days of
resubmittal to
address written
feedback)
90 days from
consistency
determination
E. CEQA. The development project shall not be subject to CEQA review. 1869748.1
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Chapter 11.66 Low Barrier Navigation Centers
Sections:
11.66.010 Purpose and Intent
11.66.020 Eligibility Criteria
11.66.030 Application Processing Timelines
11.66.040 Expiration of Governing Regulations
11.66.050 CEQA
11.66.060 Administrative Policies and Regulations
11.66.070 Fees
11.66.010 Purpose and Intent
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to summarize the requirements of Gov’t Code §§ 65660 through 65666 governing the establishment of Low Barrier Navigation Centers, and to supplement these requirements with guidelines and procedures for processing applications under this law.
B. Ambiguities or gaps in this Chapter shall be resolved first by reference to Gov’t Code §§ 65660 through 65666. In the event of any conflict between Gov’t Code §§ 65660 through 65666 and this Chapter, Gov’t Code §§ 65660 through 65666 shall govern.
C. A Low Barrier Navigation Center is a housing-first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing. “Low Barrier” means best practices to reduce barriers to entry, and may include, but is not limited to, the following:
1. The presence of partners if it is not a population-specific site, such as for survivors of domestic violence or sexual assault, women, or youth.
2. Pets.
3. The storage of possessions.
4. Privacy, such as partitions around beds in a dormitory setting or in larger rooms containing more than two beds, or private rooms.
11.66.020 Eligibility Criteria
A Low Barrier Navigation Center shall be permitted by right in mixed-use zones and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, medical uses, or faith-based uses, if the Low Barrier Navigation Center meets all of the following requirements:
A. Services. The Low Barrier Navigation Center offers case management services to connect individuals to housing resources and supportive services.
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B. Coordinated Entry System. The Low Barrier Navigation Center is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who colocate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing.