Orinda City Council
September 30, 2025

22 ORINDA WAY, ORINDA, CA 94563

LATE CORRESPONDENCE

PLANNING DEPARTMENT

LATE CORRESPONDENCE

HOUSING ELEMENT IMPLEMENTATION
SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 CC MEETING
Name Page
Steve Cohn 2
Cinda MacKinnon 3
David Turner 4
Guihua Wang 5
Wing Kit Lau 6
Amanda Turner 7
Darin Hughes 8-109
Michael Bowen – Friends of the Creek 110
Amy Hines-Shaikh 111-112
Darin Hughes 113-150

From: Sheri Smith
To: David Turner
Cc: Julie Tamayo; Patricia D"Amico
Subject: RE: RE proposed zoning changes
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8:36:50 AM
Hi David, Thank you for your email. It has been forwarded to the City Council and made a part of the public record. Sheri
Sheri Smith
City Clerk
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Tel: 925.253.4221
[email protected]
www.cityoforinda.org
From: David Turner <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2025 10:44 AM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>; David Turner <[email protected]> Subject: RE proposed zoning changes
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To City Clerk
I am a 50 year resident of Orinda (I live on Corte Bombero )and I am quite concerned about the zoning regulations being considered at this upcoming meeting on September 30. The 4 sites in South Orinda all border our only road in and out, Moraga Way. Adding that many new residents and cars to an already always congested Moraga Way will make evacuation during a fire impossible! 3 of the sites, 433 Moraga way, 451 Moraga. Way and 501 Moraga way are within 1000 feet of each other. Currently it’s near impossible to enter Moraga Way unless we go to the light at Glorietta. Please consider limiting the sites affecting Moraga Way.

David Turner
"Nobody cares how much you know, until they know how much you care" ...........Theodore Roosevelt From: Sheri Smith
To: Guihua Wang; City Clerk
Cc: Julie Tamayo; Patricia D"Amico
Subject: RE: Objection to proposed zoning changes
Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8:41:26 AM
Hi Guihua, Thank you for your email. It has been forwarded to the City Council and made a part of the public record. Sheri
Sheri Smith
City Clerk
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Tel: 925.253.4221
[email protected]
www.cityoforinda.org
From: Guihua Wang <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2025 5:41 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Cc: Guihua Wang <[email protected]>
Subject: Objection to proposed zoning changes
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Orinda City Clerk,
I live in south Orinda and I am very concerned about the zoning regulations being considered at this upcoming meeting on September 30.

The 4 sites in South Orinda all border our only road in and out, Moraga Way. Adding that many new residents and cars to an already always congested Moraga Way will make evacuation during a fire impossible! The planned 3 of the sites, 433 Moraga way, 451 Moraga. Way and 501 Moraga way are within 1000 feet of each other. Currently it’s already near impossible to enter Moraga Way due to the constant traffic between 7- 9am and between 3-5pm. We have very serious concern over the evacuation in case of fire, earthquake, medical responses, or other emergencies.

The city must be responsible for our public safety when doing planning. Please consider limiting the sites affecting Moraga Way.

Regards,
Guihua Wang, Ph.D.

From: Sheri Smith
To: Wing Kit Lau
Cc: Julie Tamayo; Patricia D"Amico
Subject: RE: Comment on Proposed Zoning District: RH-25 Date: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8:40:11 AM
Thank you for your email. It has been forwarded to the City Council and made a part of the public record.

Sheri
Sheri Smith
City Clerk
22 Orinda Way, Orinda, CA 94563
Tel: 925.253.4221
[email protected]
www.cityoforinda.org
From: Wing Kit Lau <[email protected]>
Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2025 3:23 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Comment on Proposed Zoning District: RH-25
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Dear Sir/Madam,
I live on Corte Bombero for 35 years, behind the fire house on 295 Moraga Way.

My family has substantial concerns about emergency evacuation along Moraga Way which has been congested during commute and school on/off hours.

Rezoning the 4 sites along Moraga Way, namely,

1. Site #C-2 433 Morage Way,

2. Site #C-3 451 Morage Way,

3. Site #C-4 501 Morage Way,

4. Site #S-1 750 Morage Way.
will add addition residents. In turns, it will add substantial traffic congestion and safety issues.

Has the Fire Department addressed this issue and such impact? We ask you to consider our safety and limit the additional residents/traffic along Moraga Way.

Thanks for your support.

Wing Lau
Lau's Family

From: Sheri Smith
To: Brandyn Iverson; Cara Hoxie; Darlene Gee; Janet Riley; Latika Malkani Cc: Linda Smith; Lashun Cross; Darin Hughes; Osa L. Wolff; Julie Tamayo; Patricia D"Amico Subject: FW: Proposed Zoning Changes
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025 8:31:45 AM
From: Amanda Turner <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 8:18 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: Proposed Zoning Changes
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Dear City Clerk,
I am a resident of Orinda, and I am concerned about the proposal to add four multi-unit housing complexes in south Orinda. Why are all of these projects on the south side of Orinda? Moraga Way, our primary road in and out, is already fiercely congested during commute hours, and, God forbid, how would we all evacuate in a fire or other natural disaster? Four multi-unit housing complexes would add so many more cars to an already dangerously congested area. I am in support of lower-income housing, but I think we are creating a dangerous situation for exiting the south part of the city. Three of the sites (433 Moraga Way, 451 Moraga Way, and 501 Moraga Way) are very close to one another. Currently it's close to impossible to enter Moraga Way unless we go to the light at Glorietta. I can only imagine how much more congested things will get with four multi-unit housing projects! The north side of Orinda has closer access to the freeway. Why are there no proposals for housing there? We do not want to create a situation where evacuation during a fire/natural disaster is impossible.

Thank you.

Amanda Turner
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ɉPurpose and ApplicabilityThis Chapter describes the two base Downtown mixed-use zones. These zones are:

A. Downtown Core (DCOR)B. Downtown General (DG)
%RWK]RQHVDUHLQWHQGHGWRFUHDWHPL[HGXVHZDONDEOHHQYLURQPHQWVEXWWKH\GL΍HUin their function and intensity of use. Design Site Orientation. The front of a design site is assumed to be along the primary abutting street.In situations where design sites abut two primary streets (such as corner sites), typically the narrowest side should be treated as the front of the design site, and subject to applicable standards.In situations where the design site does not abut a street or abuts the street via a ȵDJORWVWHPDVGHȴQHGLQ&KDSWHU 'HȴQLWLRQV
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The two new Downtown mixed-use zones correspond to the two kinds of mixed-use environments anticipated for Downtown Orinda - horizontal mixed-use and vertical mixed-use. A summary of the characteristics of each Downtown mixed-use zone is described below.

Table 2.02.A Summary of Downtown Mixed-Use Zones
Downtown Core Downtown General
Zone Abbreviation DCOR DGSub-Zones DCOR–30 (Downtown Core–Thirty dwelling units per acre) '&25Ȃ
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Intent A walkable, higher-intensity, generally "vertical mixed-use" environment of medium- to large-footprint buildings providing neighborhood and community-serving commercial, retail, entertainment, civic, and institutional uses at the ground ȵRRUDQGKRXVLQJDQGRWKHUXVHVRQXSSHUȵRRUV7KLV]RQHsupports a Downtown environment aimed at community gathering and activity.

A walkable, moderate-intensity neighborhood of small-toPHGLXPIRRWSULQWEXLOGLQJVZLWKDPL[RIRɝFHUHVLGHQWLDOand supporting uses of neighborhood-serving retail and services. Buildings may be vertically mixed-use or organized ZLWKGL΍HUHQWXVHVKRUL]RQWDOO\7KLV]RQHSURYLGHVDWUDQVLWLRQin scale and intensity of use between Downtown’s higher intensity mixed-use zones to residential neighborhoods.

Desired Built Character Primarily attached buildings, with medium-to-large building footprints.

A mix of attached and detached buildings, with small to medium building footprints.

Building heights of 45 feet Building heights of 35 feetBuildings at the edge of the sidewalk, with small to no front and side setbacks.

Buildings with small front and side setbacks, or uniformly set back from the edge of the sidewalk.

Predominantly commercial frontages such as Shopfronts, Terraces, Galleries and Forecourts.

A mix of residential and non-residential frontages including Porches and Dooryards.

Predominantly structured parking in basement and podium FRQȴJXUDWLRQZLWKVRPHVXUIDFHSDUNLQJVHWEDFNIURPWKHstreet.

Predominantly surface parking set back from the street, with VRPHVWUXFWXUHGSDUNLQJLQEDVHPHQWSRGLXPFRQȴJXUDWLRQ 6 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉDowntown Core (DCOR)
Intent. A walkable, higher-intensity, generally "vertical mixeduse" environment of medium- to large-footprint buildings providing -neighborhood and community-serving commercial, retail, entertainment, civic, and institutional uses at the ground ȵRRUDQGKRXVLQJDQGRWKHUXVHVRQXSSHUȵRRUV7KLV]RQHsupports a Downtown environment aimed at community gathering and activity.

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Primarily attached, medium- to large-footprint buildingsBuilding heights up to 45'Upper stories stepped back above 35'Small to no front setbacksSmall to no side setbacksPredominantly commercial frontages such as Shopfronts, Galleries, Terraces and Forecourts Figure 2.03.1 =RQHΖQWHQW'LDJUDP
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Allowed Type Design Site
Width
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PLQ1 60' min. Section 4.04
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Design Site Coverage Refer to standards by Building
Type in Chapter 4 (Building Type Standards).

Notes
Design sites shall require landscaping plans per Section 3.03 (Landscaping) of this document and Chapter 17.17 (Landscaping) of Title 17 (Zoning).1. The maximum setback shall be adjusted to the edge of any easement that extends to or beyond the listed maximum setback.

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8 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Figure 2.03.3 Building Form and Maximum Envelope
Table 2.03.D Building Form and Maximum Envelope: DCOR ZoneHeight Base Overall Building Height1 50' max.Highest Top Plate 45' max.Number of Floors 4 max.

Upper Story Stepback2
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Table 2.03.E Parking Location: DCOR ZoneSetback for At or Above-Grade Parking (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) Front 30' min.Side Street 5' min. Side 0' min.Rear 5' min.

Setback for Subterranean Parking (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) All Sides 0' min.

Parking Spaces Required for New Buildings
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Driveways not allowed in the front of a Design Site on a corner Design Site.Front minimum parking setbacks do not apply to properties with utility easements located within 30 of the ROW/Design Site Line.

Table 2.03.F Frontages: DCOR ZoneAllowed Type Front Side St. Standards Dooryard Allowed Allowed Section 6.05
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Encroachments not allowed within ROW, or across design site lines, except as provided below.Upper story encroachments allowed within ROW on Front and Side Streets with a height clearance of 14 min while below required upper story stepbacks.Refer to Chapter 6 (Frontage Standards) for standards.Ramps providing ADA or FHA visitability are allowed within setbacks but shall not encroach within public ROWs.

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ROW/Design Site Line Parking Area (at or above grade)Building Setback Line 10 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉDowntown Mixed-Use General (DG)
Intent. A walkable, moderate-intensity neighborhood of smallWRPHGLXPIRRWSULQWEXLOGLQJVZLWKDPL[RIRɝFHUHVLGHQWLDOand supporting uses of neighborhood-serving retail and services. Buildings may be vertically mixed-use or organized ZLWKGL΍HUHQWXVHVKRUL]RQWDOO\7KLV]RQHSURYLGHVDWUDQVLWLRQin scale and intensity of use between Downtown’s higher intensity mixed-use zones to residential neighborhoods.

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11 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 2.04.B Building Types: DG Zone
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Building Footprint
Design Site Coverage Refer to standards by Building
Type in Chapter 4 (Building Type Standards).

Table 2.04.C Building Placement: DG Zone (Continued)Notes Design sites shall require landscaping plans per Section 3.03 (Landscaping) of this document and Chapter 17.17 (Landscaping) of Title 17 (Zoning).1. The maximum setback shall be adjusted to the edge of any easement that extends to or beyond the listed maximum setback.2. In Townhouse and Live/Work Building Types, side setbacks apply only to the end Townhouses and Live/Work in a run of attached Townhouses and Live/Work.

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Table 2.04.D Building Form and Maximum Envelope: DG ZoneHeight Base Additional Height Areas Overall Building Height1 40' max. 50' max.Highest Top Plate 35' max. 45' max.Number of Floors 3 max. 4 max.

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Depth of Ground Floor Usable Space
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Width of Ground Floor Usable Space
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Notes
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13 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Street (Front: Typically Narrowest Side of Design Site) Street (Side)
Table 2.04.E Parking Location: DG ZoneSetback for At or Above-Grade Parking (Distance from ROW/Design Site Line) Front 30' min.Side Street 5' min. Side 5' min.Rear 5' min.

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Table 2.04.F Frontages: DG ZoneAllowed Type Front Side St. Standards Porch - Projecting Allowed Allowed Section 6.03
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ɉPurposeThe standards in this Chapter are intended to ensure that the development of property within the Downtown Core and Downtown General zones accomplishes the following:1. Ensures that new or altered structures are compatible with the scale, design and use of existing structures on neighboring properties;

2. Respects the existing conditions and safety of neighboring properties; and3. 'RHVQRWDGYHUVHO\D΍HFWQHLJKERULQJSURSHUWLHVZLWKDGYHUVHO\D΍HFWPHDQLQJ to impact in a substantial, negative manner the habitability or enjoyability of these properties. ɉScreeningThis Section prescribes standards for screening, fences, and walls for the conservation and protection of property, the assurance of safety and security, the enhancement of privacy, the attenuation of noise, and the improvement of the visual environment of the neighborhood.1. Design Standards for Screening. Screening shall comply with the following:

A. Maximum Screening Height. Screening shall not exceed the maximums LGHQWLȴHGLQ7DEOH$
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Table 3.02.A Maximum Screening Height within required SetbacksFences Fences and Freestanding Walls
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4. Temporary Fencing. Temporary fencing may be used to provide security for approved special events, construction sites, or vacant structures and land, which cannot otherwise be secured. All temporary fencing shall:A. Consist of chain link fencing or other materials subject to Director review and approval for compliance with objective standards;
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5. Safety. Fences, walls, and other screening and landscaping shall be in compliance with the following visibility standard:A. Within 25 feet of the point of intersection of two or more vehicular access ways, including driveways, alleys, or streets, a visibility zone is to be maintained DVPDQGDWHGE\WKH&LW\RI2ULQGD V'HSDUWPHQWRI3XEOLF:RUNVDQG
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D. Maintenance.5HTXLUHGODQGVFDSLQJVKDOOEHPDLQWDLQHGLQDFOHDQDQG healthy condition. This shall include pruning, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants when necessary, and the appropriate watering of all plantings. All landscaping shall be maintained in compliance ZLWKWKH([WHULRU:LOGILUH+D]DUG$EDWHPHQW5HTXLUHPHQWVSUHVFULEHGE\WKH0RUDJD2ULQGD)LUH'LVWULFW 19 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 &KDSWHUɉBuilding Type Standards
ɉPurposeThis Chapter provides the standards for development of individual building types to achieve the intended physical character of the Downtown Core and Downtown *HQHUDO]RQHVR΍HUKRXVLQJFKRLFHVDQGD΍RUGDEOHKRXVLQJRSSRUWXQLWLHVDQG incubate small businesses as amenities within walkable neighborhoods. ɉBuilding Types 1. Building types are used to articulate size, scale, and intensity according to the intent of each zone.

2. The design site size standards for each building type are set in each zone to generate pedestrian-oriented buildings within the overall intended physical FKDUDFWHURIHDFK]RQH7KHGHVLJQVLWHVL]HVWDQGDUGLGHQWLȴHVWKHUDQJHRIdesign site sizes on which the given building type is allowed to be built.

3. Certain building types have additional standards beyond the zone standards to further calibrate the type for its context.

4. Each design site shall have only one primary building type developed in accordance with these Objective Design Standards, except as follows, and in compliance with all standards: A. Multiple Design Sites. More than one building type is allowed on a parcel WKDWLGHQWLȴHVSURSRVHGPXOWLSOHGHVLJQVLWHOLQHVWKDWPHHWWKHVWDQGDUGVof this Section. (1) A parcel large enough to accommodate multiple design sites but smaller than the size of a block. The individual Design Sites are not required to be recorded as new parcels; or (2) A parcel large enough to create one or more new blocks. 20 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025

5. On-Site Open Space. The standards identify only the required type (private or common) and amount. For example, if the type only has standards for private open space, common open space is not required for that building type. The LGHQWLȴHGDPRXQWLVIRUWKHHQWLUHEXLOGLQJXQOHVVVSHFLȴHGRWKHUZLVH

6. Parking. Parking shall be designed in compliance with the zone standards for parking placement.

7. Main Body and Wings. Buildings are articulated as a larger "body" and smaller "wings". Wings are required to be smaller in size and height than the main body to visually reduce the overall size of a building. To further this objective, the VWDQGDUGVVSHFLI\WKHDPRXQWWKDWZLQJVDUHUHTXLUHGWREHR΍VHWIURPWKH main body so that their facades are not aligned.

8. 7KHPD[LPXPQXPEHURIXQLWVLGHQWLȴHGIRUHDFKEXLOGLQJW\SHLVGHSHQGHQW on the design site being large enough to accommodate the zone's standards.

9. Individual designs may vary from the diagrams for each building type in compliance with the standards of this Chapter and Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

10. New buildings and their improvements are subject to local standards for Fire Safety and Building Safety.

Existing Parcel with 3 proposed Design Sites Existing Parcel with 3 resulting buildings. The individual Design Sites are not required to be recorded as new parcels Existing Parcel
Figure 4.02.1 Example of Multiple Design Sites on One Parcel 21 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉBuilding Types Overview
Table 4.03.A (Building Types Overview) provides an overview of the allowed building types per zone. Building types in WKH'RZQWRZQ&RUH]RQHPXVWFRPSO\ZLWKWKHXVHUHTXLUHPHQWVRI6HFWLRQb 'RZQWRZQ&RUHGLVWULFWVȃ8VHVpermitted) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the OMC. Building types in the Downtown General zone must comply with the use UHTXLUHPHQWVRI6HFWLRQb 'RZQWRZQ*HQHUDOGLVWULFWȃ8VHVSHUPLWWHG
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Table 4.03.A Building Types OverviewBuilding Type Allowed in Zones Townhouse. A typically attached housing type with up to 8 side-by-side attached Townhouses per run, with a rear setback. As allowed by the zone, the type may also be detached with minimal separations between buildings. The type is typically located within higher-intensity neighborhoods or on, or near, a neighborhood main street.

DCOR DG
Courtyard Building. A detached building that consists of up to 12 attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a shared courtyard. The type is typically integrated as a small portion of lower-intensity neighborhoods or more consistently into moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

DG
Multiplex Building. A medium-to-large-sized, detached building that consists of 5 to 18 side-by-side DQGRUVWDFNHGXQLWVW\SLFDOO\ZLWKRQHVKDUHGHQWU\7KHW\SHLVVFDOHGWRȴWZLWKLQPRGHUDWHLQWHQVLW\neighborhoods.

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Live/Work Building. A small-to-medium-sized attached or detached structure that consists of a series of GZHOOLQJXQLWVDERYHDQGRUEHKLQGȵH[LEOHJURXQGȵRRUVSDFHVWKDWFDQEHXVHGIRUVHUYLFHUHWDLORUDUWLVDQXVHVDVDOORZHGE\WKH]RQH%RWKWKHJURXQGȵRRUȵH[VSDFHDQGWKHXQLWDERYHDUHRZQHGE\RQHHQWLW\7KLVtype is typically located within medium-intensity neighborhoods or near or on a neighborhood main street, and is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhood-serving retail and service uses.

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Main Street Building. A small-to-large-sized building, typically attached, but may be detached; that provides a YHUWLFDOPL[RIXVHVZLWKJURXQGȵRRUUHWDLORɝFHRUVHUYLFHXVHVDQGXSSHUȵRRUVHUYLFHRUUHVLGHQWLDOXVHVThis type makes up the primary component of neighborhood and downtown main streets, and is therefore a key component to providing walkability.

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Lined Building. A combined building that consists of two main components: an interior building, typically a SDUNLQJJDUDJHRUDPRYLHWKHDWHUHWFDQGDQH[WHULRUEXLOGLQJOLQHUWKDWFRQFHDOVWKHLQWHULRUEXLOGLQJIURPWKHVWUHHWDQGW\SLFDOO\FRQVLVWVRIJURXQGȵRRUUHWDLODQGXSSHUVWRU\UHVLGHQWLDOXQLWV DCOR
22 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉTownhouse
A typically attached housing type with up to 8 side-by-side attached Townhouses as a run, with a rear setback. As allowed by the zone, the type may also be detached with minimal separations between buildings. The type is typically located within higher-intensity neighborhoods or on, or near, a neighborhood main street.

Table 4.04.A Building Type Standards: Townhouse
Townhouses per Design Site 1 max. Side-by-Side Attached Townhouses per Run PLQ
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23 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.04.B Building Sizing and Massing: Townhouse
Height DCOR DG
Stories 3.5 max. 3 max.

Main Body
Width per Townhouse1 14' min.; 20' max. 14' min.; 25' max.Depth per Townhouse1 48' max. 48' max.Width per Run of Attached Townhouses 160' max. 125' max.

Wing(s)2
Width 10' max. 14' max.Depth 20' max. 20' max.Separation between Wings on adjacent Design Sites 10' min. 10' min.

Notes
Facades shall be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).1. Includes stacked units.2. Height of building wings is limited to 1 story (approximately 10') less than the height of the main body and 10' less than the highest eave/parapet. Figure 4.04.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Townhouse Key
ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
Building
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Alley access required if alley exists
24 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.04.C Pedestrian Access: Townhouse
Main Entrance Location Front Street
Notes
Each unit shall have an individual entry facing a street, on-site common open space or civic space.

Table 4.04.D Parking Location: Townhouse
Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.03.E and ( 3DUNLQJ/RFDWLRQ
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Table 4.04.E Open Space: TownhousePrivate Open Space
Width 8' min.Depth 8' min.

Notes
Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space.When at grade, required open space shall be located behind the main body of the building.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Figure 4.04.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Townhouse Key
ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
FrontagePrivate Open Space
Alley access required if alley exists
25 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉCourtyard Building
A detached building that typically consists of up to 12 attached and/or stacked units, accessed from a shared courtyard. The type is typically integrated as a small portion of lower-intensity neighborhoods such as at block corners, or more consistently into moderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Table 4.0.A Building Type Standards: Courtyard Building Buildings per Design Site PD[
26 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.0.B Building Sizing and Massing: Courtyard Building Height
Stories PD[
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Not Allowed
Notes
Facades shall be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

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Building
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Street: Side
Alley access required if alley exists
27 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.0.C Pedestrian Access: Courtyard Building
Main Entrance Location Courtyard or Front Street
Table 4.0.D Parking Location: Courtyard Building
Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.03.E and ( 3DUNLQJ/RFDWLRQ
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Table 4.0.E Open Space: Courtyard BuildingCommon Open Space Width 25' min.Depth 60' min.

Notes
Courtyards shall be accessible from the front street.Building shall deȴne at least three walls of a courtyard.Courtyard(s) may be used for stormwater management if designed as an integral site element (rain garden or bioswale).Front of courtyard not deȴned by building shall be deȴned by a wall 2'6 to 5' tall with an entry gate/door.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Alley access required if alley exists
Figure 4.0.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Courtyard Building Key
ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
FrontageCommon Open Space
28 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉMultiplex Building
A medium-to-large-sized, detached building that typically consists of 5 to 18 side-by-side and/or stacked units, generally ZLWKRQHVKDUHGHQWU\7KHW\SHLVVFDOHGWRȴWZLWKLQmoderate-intensity neighborhoods.

Table 4.0.A Building Type Standards: Multiplex Building Buildings per Design Site PD[
29 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.0.B Building Sizing and Massing: Multiplex Building Height
Stories PD[
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Width 
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Notes
Facades shall be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).1. Height of building wings is limited to 1 story (approximately 10') less than the height of the main body and 10' less than the highest eave/parapet.

Figure 4.0.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Multiplex BuildingKey ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
Building
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Street: Side
Alley access required if alley exists
30 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.0.C Pedestrian Access: Multiplex Building
Main Entrance Location Front Street
Notes
8QLWVORFDWHGLQWKHPDLQERG\VKDOOEHDFFHVVHGE\DFRPPRQHQWU\DORQJthe front street.On corner design sites, units in a wing may enter from the side street.

Table 4.0.D Parking Location: Multiplex Building
Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.03.E and ( 3DUNLQJ/RFDWLRQ
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Table 4.0.E Open Space: Multiplex BuildingCommon Open Space Common open space is not required.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Street: Side
Alley access required if alley exists
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ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
Frontage
31 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉLive/Work Building
A small-to-medium-sized attached or detached structure that consists of a series of dwelling units above and/or behind ȵH[LEOHJURXQGȵRRUVSDFHVWKDWFDQEHXVHGIRUVHUYLFHretail, or artisan uses, as allowed by the zone. Both the JURXQGȵRRUȵH[VSDFHDQGWKHXQLWDERYHDUHRZQHGE\RQHentity. This type is typically located within medium-intensity neighborhoods or near or on a neighborhood main street. This type is especially appropriate for incubating neighborhoodserving retail and service uses.

Table 4.07.A Building Type Standards: Live/Work Building Live/Works per Design Site 1 max. Side-by-Side Attached Live/Works per Run PLQ
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32 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.07.B Building Sizing and Massing: Live/Work Building Height DCOR DG
Stories 3.5 max. 3 max.

Main Body
Width per Live/Work 14' min.; 20' max. 14' min.; 25' max.Depth per Live/Work 48' max. 48' max.Width per Run of Attached Live/Works 160' max. 125' max.

Wing(s)
Not Allowed
Notes
Facades shall be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

Figure 4.07.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Live/Work BuildingKey ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
Building
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Street: Side
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33 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.07.C Pedestrian Access: Live/Work Building
Main Entrance Location Front Street
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Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.03.E and ( 3DUNLQJ/RFDWLRQ
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Table 4.07.E Open Space: Live/Work BuildingPrivate Open Space Width 14' min.Depth 15' min.

Notes
Required setbacks and driveways do not count toward open space.When at grade, required open space shall be located behind the main body of the building. Figure 4.07.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Live/Work BuildingKey
ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
FrontagePrivate Open Space
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Street: Side
Alley access required if alley exists
34 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉMain Street Building
A small-to-large-sized building, typically attached, but may be GHWDFKHGWKDWLVLQWHQGHGWRSURYLGHDYHUWLFDOPL[RIXVHVZLWKJURXQGȵRRUUHWDLORɝFHRUVHUYLFHXVHVDQGXSSHUȵRRUservice or residential uses. The type makes up the primary component of neighborhood and downtown main streets, encouraging walkability.

Table 4.08.A Building Type Standards: Main Street Building Buildings per Design Site PD[
35 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.08.B Building Sizing and Massing: Main Street Building Height DCOR DG
Stories 4 max. 3 max.

Main Body
Width 200' max. 150' max.Depth 280' max. 120' max.

Wing(s)
Not Allowed
Notes
Facades shall be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).

Figure 4.08.1 Building Sizing and Massing: Main Street BuildingKey ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
Building
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Street: Side
Alley access required if alley exists
36 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.08.C Pedestrian Access: Main Street Building
Main Entrance Location Front StreetDistance between entries  PD[
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Parking location shall comply with standards in Tables 2.03.E and ( 3DUNLQJ/RFDWLRQ
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Table 4.08.E Open Space: Main Street BuildingCommon Open Space Common open space is not required.

Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) Street: Side
Alley access required if alley exists
Figure 4.08.2 Pedestrian Access, Parking Location and Open Space: Main Street Building Key
ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
Frontage
37 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 
ɉLined Building
A combined building that consists of two main components: an interior building, typically a parking garage, or a movie theater, HWFDQGDQH[WHULRUEXLOGLQJOLQHUWKDWFRQFHDOVWKHLQWHULRUEXLOGLQJIURPWKHVWUHHWDQGW\SLFDOO\FRQVLVWVRIJURXQGȵRRUretail and upper-story residential units.

Table 4.09.A Building Type Standards: Lined Building
Buildings per Design Site PD[
38 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.09.B Building Sizing and Massing: Lined Building Height
Stories PD[
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Width 
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Notes
Facades shall be designed in compliance with Chapter 5 (Massing and Facade Articulation Standards).Side of interior building exposed to a street, civic space, or neighboring building shall be lined by the exterior building.

Street: Side
Street: Side
Alley access required if alley exists
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ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
Building
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) 39 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 4.09.C Pedestrian Access: Lined Building
Main Entrance Location Front StreetDistance between entries  PD[
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Table 4.09.E Open Space: Lined BuildingCommon Open Space Width 50' min.Depth 50' min.

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ROW/Design Site LineBuilding Setback Line
FrontageCommon Open Space
Street: Front (Typically narrowest side of Design Site) 40 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 &KDSWHUɉMassing and Facade Articulation Standards
ɉPurposeThe standards in this Chapter are intended to promote local prevalent patterns that strongly contribute to the Downtown's unique physical character while allowing for creativity and innovation. ɉOverview and Application 1. The standards described in this Section apply to all new development and facade PRGLȴFDWLRQVIRUEXLOGLQJVGHYHORSHGXQGHUWKHVWDQGDUGVRIWKLVGRFXPHQW

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41 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉMassing and Composition
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43 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉWindows and Openings
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This Section prescribes standards for corner elements for applicable facades in Downtown, to give visual prominence to street corners. Note that Corner Elements are allowed, but their use is optional in the Downtown Downtown Core and Downtown General zones.Application. The standards in this Section shall apply to all GHYHORSPHQWDQGIDFDGHPRGLȴFDWLRQVRIH[LVWLQJEXLOGLQJVLQthe Downtown Downtown Core and Downtown General zones where building facade length along a street corner is at least WKDQ DVVXPPDUL]HGLQ7DEOH$
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45 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉMansard Roofs
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46 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 &KDSWHUɉFrontage Standards
ɉPurposeThis Chapter sets forth standards applicable to all frontages. Frontages are the components of a building that provide the transition and interface between the public realm (street and sidewalk) and the private realm (yard or building). 1. 7KHQDPHVRIWKHIURQWDJHW\SHVLQGLFDWHWKHLUSDUWLFXODUFRQȴJXUDWLRQRUIXQFWLRQ and are not intended to limit uses within the associated building. For example, a porch may be used by non-residential uses including, but not limited to a UHVWDXUDQWRURɝFHDVDOORZHGE\WKH]RQH

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Stoop. The main facade of the building is near the front design site line with steps to an elevated entry. The Stoop is elevated above the sidewalk to provide privacy along the sidewalk-facing rooms. Stairs or ramps from the Stoop may lead directly to the sidewalk or may be parallel to the sidewalk and may encroach into a side setback.

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48 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Table 6.02.A Frontage Types Overview (Continued)
Building Type Allowed in Zones
Forecourt. The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line and a portion is set back, extending the public realm into the design site for an entry court or shared garden space for housing, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating area within retail and service areas.

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Gallery. The main facade of the building is set back at or near the front design site line and an at-grade covered structure, typically articulated with colonnade or arches, covers an area in the right-of-way. This type may be one or multiple stories. When used in non-residential settings, the Shopfront Type is included; when used in residential settings, Stoops, Dooryards, and Forecourts are included.

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49 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉPorch - Projecting
Setback line ROW line Street
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50 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉPorch - Engaged
B
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Table .04.A Frontage Standards: Porch - EngagedDescription $SRUWLRQRIWKHPDLQIDFDGHRIWKHEXLOGLQJHQFURDFKHVLQWRthe front setback to create an area for a covered structure. 7KH3RUFKPD\EHRQHRUWZRVWRULHVWZRVLGHVRIWKH3RUFKshall be attached to the building and two shall be open. The UHVXOWLQJ\DUGVKDOOEHGHȴQHGE\DIHQFHRUKHGJHDORQJWKHVWUHHWVLGHZDON$OOȴQLVKȵRRUOHYHOVDUHHOHYDWHGDERYHWKHsidewalk.

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51 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉDooryard
Table .05.A Frontage Standards: DooryardDescription
The main facade of the building is set back from the front GHVLJQVLWHOLQHZKLFKLVGHȴQHGE\DORZZDOOKHGJHRUother allowed screening, creating a small private area between the sidewalk and the facade. Each Dooryard is separated from adjacent Dooryards, and may be raised or at grade.

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52 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉStoop
Table .0.A Frontage Standards: StoopDescription
The main facade of the building is near the front design site line with steps to an elevated entry. The Stoop is elevated above the sidewalk to provide privacy along the sidewalkfacing rooms. Stairs or ramps from the Stoop may lead directly to, or be parallel to the sidewalk.

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Width, Clear 5' min.Depth, Clear 3' min.Height, Clear 8' min.Finish Level above Sidewalk 1' min.Depth of Recessed Entry 5' max.

Miscellaneous
Stairs may be perpendicular or parallel to the building facade.When including ramps for accessibility, design standards in Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply.Entry doors may be covered to provide shelter.Gates are not allowed.$OOGRRUVVKDOOIDFHWKHVWUHHW$6WRRSLVQRWDOORZHGWRHQFURDFKZLWKLQDSXEOLFULJKWRIway, or across the design site line.

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53 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉForecourt
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height (h)
Table .07.A Frontage Standards: ForecourtDescription
The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line and a portion is set back, extending the public realm into the design site for an entry court or shared garden space for housing, or as an additional shopping or restaurant seating areas.

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Width, Clear 15' min.Depth, Clear 15' min.Ratio, Height to Width 2:1 max.Finish Level above Sidewalk 1' max.

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0D\EHXWLOL]HGWRJURXSVHYHUDOHQWULHVDWDFRPPRQelevation in compliance with accessibility standards.When including ramps for accessibility, design standards in Title 17 (Zoning) shall apply.$)RUHFRXUWLVQRWDOORZHGWRHQFURDFKZLWKLQDSXEOLFULJKWof-way, or across the design site line.

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54 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉShopfront
Table .08.A Frontage Standards: ShopfrontDescription
The main facade of the building is at or near the front design site line with at-grade entrance along the sidewalk. This type is intended for service, retail, or restaurant use and LQFOXGHVVXEVWDQWLDOJOD]LQJEHWZHHQWKH6KRSIURQWEDVHDQGWKHJURXQGȵRRUFHLOLQJDQGPD\LQFOXGHDQDZQLQJWKDWoverlaps the sidewalk.

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B A
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Finish Level above Sidewalk 2' max.Distance between Stairs 25' max.

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56 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 ɉGallery
Table .010.A Frontage Standards: GalleryDescription
The main facade of the building is set back at or near the front design site line and an at-grade covered structure, typically articulated with colonnade or arches, covers an area in the right-of-way. This type can have one or multiple stories. When used in non-residential settings, the Shopfront Type is included; when used in residential settings, Stoops, Dooryards, and Forecourts are included.

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%XLOGLQJIDFDGHVKDOOIROORZWKHVWDQGDUGVRIWKHShopfront Frontage Type when a Shopfront and Gallery are used together. Habitable Space Roof Deck above Gallery may be covered (but is not habitable space).Galleries shall have a consistent depth.Galleries are allowed to project over the sidewalk in the public right-of-way.Frontage type allowed within ROW, or across design site line.

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Abutilon spp. Chinese LanternAeonium, Cotyledon, Dudleya SucculentsAlyogne huegelii Blue HibiscusAnemone hybrida Japanese AnemoneArbutus unedo ‘Compacta’ Compact Strawberry Tree Arctostaphylos spp. ManzanitaArtemesia californica California SagebrushAsparagus densiȵorus Asparagus fern Aspidistra elatior Cast Iron PlantAzalea southern indica Sun AzaleaBallota pseudodictamnus Dittany Berberis aquifolium Prickly Oregon GrapeBerberis nervosa Cascade Oregon GrapeBerberis pinnata ssp. pinnata Oregon GrapeBerberis darwinii Darwin’s BarberryBergenia crassifolia Winter Blooming BergeniaBoronia heterophylla Red BoroniaBuddleia davidii %XWWHUȵ\%XVKCallistemon citrinus ‘Little John’ Dwarf Bottle BrushCamellia spp. CamelliaCarpenteria californica Bush AnemoneCeanothus spp. Wild LilacCerastium tomentosum Snow-In-SummerCercocarpus betuloides var. betuloides Mountain MahoganyChoisya ternata Mexican OrangeChrysanthemum maximum Shasta DaisyChrysolepis chrysophylla var. minor Bush ChinquapinCistus spp RockroseClivia miniata Orange CliviaColeonema spp. Breath-of-HeavenCoprosma spp. CoprosmaCoreopsis spp. CoreopsisCorrea spp. Australian Fuschia Cornus glabrata Brown DogwoodCornus sericea Red Osier DogwoodCornus stolonifera var. californica Red Stem DogwoodCorylus cornuta californica California HazelnutDaphne odora Winter DaphneDendromecon rigida Bush PoppyDicksonia antarctica Tasmanian Tree FernDirca occidentalis Western LeatherwoodEcheveria, Graptoveria, Senecio SucculentsEchium (Fatuosa) candicans Pride of MadieraElaeagnus (except E. angustifolia) Silver BerryEscallonia spp. No Common NameEuonymus j. microphyllus Boxleaf EuonymusFeijoa sellowiana Pineapple GuavaFestuca ovina glauca Sheep FescueFremontodendron californica Flannel BushGalvezia speciosa Island Bush SnapdragonGarrya elliptica Coast SilktasselGarrya fremontii Fremont’s Silk TasselGaultheria shallon SalalGrevillea ‘Noellii’ Wooly GrevilleaGrindelia hirsutula var. hirsutula Hairy GumplantHebe Spp. HebeHeteromeles arbutifolia ToyonHolodiscus discolor Ocean SprayHydrangea spp. HydrangeaHypericum moserianum Gold Flower.niphoȴa uvaria Red-Hot PokerLantana montevidensis Trailing LantanaLavandula stoechas Spanish LavenderLavatera assurgentifolia Tree MallowLeonotis leonurus Lion’s TailLeptospermum spp. Australian Tea TreeLeucodendron spp. Leucodendron Shrubs
67 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Leucophyllum frutescens Texas Ranger
Ligustrum japonicum PrivetLonicera involucrata var. ledebourii Coast TwinberryLoropetalum chinensis Chinese Fringe FlowerLotus scoparius var. scoparius Common DeerweedLupinus albifrons Silvery Bush LupineLupinus arboreus var. eximius Yellow Bush LupineMahonia spp. Oregon GrapeMimulus auratiacus Monkey FlowerMyrica californica 3DFLȴF:D[0\UWOHMyrsine africana African BoxwoodMyrtus communis True MyrtleNandina d. ‘Dwarf Varieties’ Heavenly BambooNassella (Stipa) tenuissima Mexican Feather GrassOemleria cerasiformis Oso BerryOlea e. ‘Little Ollie’ Dwarf OliveOsmanthus fragrans Sweet OlivePaeonia hybrids PeonyPenstemon hybrids Beard TonguePhormium tenax var. New Zealand FlaxPhysocarpus capitatus 3DFLȴF1LQHEDUNPickeringia montana var. montana Chaparral PeaPittosporum spp. Tobira, TawhiwhiPodocarpus gracilior Fern PinePrunus caroliana ‘Compacta’ Compact Carolina CherryPrunus ilicifolia Hollyleaf CherryPrunus laurocerasus ‘Zabeliana’ Zabel LaurelPrunus virginiana var. demissa Western ChokecherryRhamnus alaternus Italian BuckthornRhamnus californica &R΍HHEHUU\Rhamnus californica ‘Eve Case’ &R΍HHEHUU\Rhamnus californica ‘Sea View’ &R΍HHEHUU\Rhamnus californica ‘San Bruno’ &R΍HHEHUU\Rhamnus crocea Redberry Rhododendron spp. RhododendronRhus integrifolia Lemonade BushRhus ovata Sugar BushRibes aureum var. gracillimum Golden CurrantRibes californicum var. californicum Monterey GooseberryRibes divaricatum var. pubiȵorum Coastal Black GooseberryRibes malvaceum var. malvaceum Chaparral CurrantRibes menziesii Canyon GooseberryRibes quercetorum Rock GooseberryRibes sanguineum Flowering CurrantRibes speciosum Fuschia Flowered GooseberryRibes viburnifolium Catalina FragranceRomneya coulteri Matilija PoppyRosa spp. RosesRosa californica California RoseRosa gymnocarpa Wood RoseRosa rugosa Ramanas RoseRosmarinus spp. RosemaryRubus parviȵorus ThimbleberryRupertia physodes Common rupertiaSalvia ‘Allen Chickering’ SageSalvia ‘Aromas’ SageSalvia leucantha Mexican SageSalvia leucophylla ‘Point Sal’ Point Sal SageSambucus mexicana Blue ElderberrySambucus racemosa Red ElderberrySantolina spp. Lavender CottonSarcococca ruscifolia Fragrant sarcococcaSymphoricarpus albus SnowberrySymphoricarpos mollis Creeping SnowberrySyringa vulgaris LilacTeucrium fruticans GermanderTrichostema lanatum Wooly Blue CurlsVaccinium ovatum California Huckleberry Shrubs
68 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025 Vancouveria planipetala Inside Out Flower
Viburnum elipticum Common ViburnumViburnum spp. ViburnumViburnum tinus Laurustinus Westringia fruticosa WestringiaXylosma congestum XylosmaZauschneria californica California Fuschia Shrubs
Acanthus mollis Bear’s BreechesAchillea spp. YarrowAnigozanthos hybrid Kangaroo PawArctosis spp. African DaisyArctostaphylos spp. ManzanitaArtemesia ‘Powis Castle’ Powis Castle WormwoodAsarum caudatum Wild GingerBaccharis ‘Pigeon Point’ Dwarf Coyote BushCeanothus spp. Wild LilacCistus spp RockroseConvolvulus spp. Morning GloryCorrea spp. Australian FuschiaCotoneaster spp. CotoneasterDietes bicolor Fortnight LilyDisporum hookeri Drops of GoldDisporum smithii Fairy BellsDymondia margaretae DymondiaEpilobium canum ssp. canum California FuschiaErigeron karvinskianus FleabaneEriophyllum confertiȵorum var. confertiȵorum Golden Yarrow Erysimum ‘Bowles Mauve’ :DOOȵRZHU
Fragaria chiloensis California StrawberryGaura lindheimeri GauraGeranium spp. CranesbillHelianthemum nummularium SunroseHemerocallis var. DaylilyHeuchera spp Coral Bells Iris douglasiana Douglas IrisIris- Paciȴc Coast Hybrids Native IrisLamiastrum galeobdolon Yellow ArchangelLavandula spp. LavenderLibertia peregrinans Orange LibertiaLiriope (Ophiopogon) spp. Lily TurfMonardella villosa ssp. Villosa Coyote MintMoraea (Dietes) bicolor Fortnight LilyMoraea (Dietes) iridioides Fortnight LilyNepeta faassenii CatmintPenstemon spp. PenstemonRibes viburnifolium Evergreen CurrantRomneya coulteri Matilija PoppyRosmarinus ‘Huntington Carpet’ Huntington Carpet RosemaryRubus calycinoides ‘Emerald Carpet’ Taiwan White RaspberryRubus pentalobus ‘Emerald Carpet’ Taiwan White RaspberrySalvia leucantha Mexican SageSalvia leucantha ‘Santa Barbara’ Dwarf Mexican SageSalvia species SalviaSantolina species Lavender CottonSatureja douglasii Yerba BuenaSedum spathulifolium Yellow StonecropStachys byzantina Lambs EarsThymus spp. ThymeTulbaghia violacea Society GarlicVerbena spp. VerbenaVancouveria planipetala Inside Out Flower Groundcover & Perennials
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Blechnum spicant Deer FernDryopteris arguta Coastal Wood FernEquisetum sp. Horsetail Adiantum jordanii California Maiden-hairPolystichum munitum Sword Fern VinesPteridium aquilinum var. pubescen Bracken FernWoodwardia ȴmbriata Chain Fern Ferns
Actaea rubra BaneberryAngelica californica California AngelicaArmeria spp. ThriftArtemesia douglasiana California MugwortAsclepias californica California MilkweedAsclepias fascicularis Narrow-Leaf MilkweedAsclepias speciosa Showy MilkweedBrodiaea elegans Elegant BrodiaeaCalochortus luteus Yellow Mariposa LilyCalochortus venustus %XWWHUȵ\0DULSRVD/LO\Chlorogalum pomeridianum Wavyleaf SoaprootCynoglossum grande 3DFLȴF+RXQGȇV7RQJXHDelphinium sp. LarkspurDicentra formosa 3DFLȴF%OHHGLQJ+HDUWDichelostemma capitatum ssp. capitatum Blue DicksDodecatheon clevelandii ssp. Patulum Padre’s shootingstarDodecatheon hendersonii Mosquito BillsEschscholzia californica California PoppyFritillaria aɝnis var. aɝnis Checker LilyHelenium puberulum SneezeweedHeracleum lanatum Cow ParsnipHeuchera micrantha var. aɝnis Checker Lily Lamium spp. Deadnettle
Lathyrus vestitus var. vestitus &RPPRQ3DFLȴF3HD
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Bromus laevipes Chinook BromeCalamagrostis ‘Karl Forester’ Feather Reed GrassCarex barbarae Santa Barbara SedgeCarex comans New Zealand Hair SedgeCarex nudata Torrent SedgeCarex praegracilis Slender SedgeCarex tumulicola Berkeley SedgeChondropetalum spp. Cape RushDeschampsia caespitosa ‘Holciformis’ Ca. Tufted Hair GrassElymus glaucus Blue Wild RyeFestuca Californica California FescueFestuca idahoensis Idaho FescueFestuca mairei Atlas FescueFestuca rubra ‘Molate’ ‘Molate’ Red FescueHelictotrichon sempervirens Blue Oat Grass Hordeum brachyantherum California BarleyJuncus e΍usus Green RushJuncus patens California Grey RushLeymus triticoides Creeping WildryeaLibertia peregrinans Orange LibertiaLomandra longifolia Dwarf Mat RushMelica californica California MelicMelica imperfecta 6PDOOȵRZHU0HOLFMelica torreyana Torrey MelicNassella cernua Nodding NeedlegrassNassella lepida Foothill NeedlegrassNassella pulchra Purple NeddlegrassPerovsia atriplicifolia Russian SageScirpus californicus California BulrushStipa arundinacea Pheasant’s Tail Grass Agrostis Pallens Native Bent Grass“Bolero” by Delta Blue Grass BoleroFestuca occidentalis Western Mokelumne Fescue Festuca idahoensis Idaho FescueFestuca Rubra Creeping Red Fescue“Medallion” by Paciȴc Sod Tall Fescue Turf Ornamental Grass & Grass-Like PlantsOrnamental Grass & Grass-Like Plants Aristolochia californica California Dutchman’s PipeCalystegia callistioides California Morning GloryClematis armandii Evergreen ClematisClematis lasiantha Virgin's BowerClematis ligusticifolia Yerba de ChivaDistictis buccinatoria Blood Red Trumpet VineFicus pumila Creeping FigGelsemium sempervirens Carolina JessamineHardenbergia spp. Native SarsaparillaJasminum polyanthum Pink Flowering JasmineLonicera hispidula var. vacillans Pink Honeysuckle Marah fabaceus var. fabaceus California Man-RootMuhlenbeckia axillaris ‘Nana’ Creeping Wire VineParthenocissus quinquefolia Virginia CreeperParthenocissus tricupidata ‘Veitchii’ Dwarf Boston IvyRosa banksiae Lady Banks RoseRosa spp. Climbing RoseSolanum jasminoides Potato VineTrachelospermum jasminoides Star JasmineVitis californica &DOLIRUQLD&R΍HHEHUU\Vitis californica ‘Roger’s Red’ Wild GrapeWisteria spp. Wisteria Vines
71 Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts September 29, 2025

BEFORE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORINDA
In the Matter of: Ordinance 25-05
An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the
Orinda Municipal Code (Zoning) and
Amending the Zoning Map for 26 Downtown
Sites Identified in the 6th Cycle Housing
Element Sites Inventory.

The City Council of the City of Orinda DOES ORDAIN as follows:

SECTION 1.

The City Council of the City of Orinda intends, by adopting this ordinance, to amend certain zoning regulations in Title 17 of the Orinda Municipal Code (Zoning). These changes are intended to make the City’s Zoning Code consistent with the adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element of the City’s General Plan and to comply with State and Federal law. The changes include the creation of three new districts: “DCOR-30”, “DCOR-55”, and “DG” zoning districts, as well as new objective design standards for the three zoning districts. This ordinance also amends the City’s Zoning Map to apply the new “DCOR” and “DG” zoning districts to 26 downtown sites identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element.

SECTION 2.

The following portions of the Zoning Code are amended and added as specified below and in Attachment A. Attachment A shows additions with double-underlined text and deletions with strike-out text.

Municipal Code Provision Action as shown in Attachment A §17.1.8 Text amended
§17.1.10 Text amended
Chapter 17.8 Text amended; sections 17.8.11 to 17.8.17 added §17.30.3 Text amended
§17.30.10 Text amended
SECTION 3.

The Zoning Map is amended as shown in Attachment C to apply the “DCOR-30,” “DCOR-55,” and “DG” zoning to 26 sites located within downtown and identified as Downtown Precise Plan sites in the 6th Cycle Housing Element. “DCOR-30” zoning applied to the following sites:

A. Vashell Way (268-142-008)
B. 1 Orinda Way (265-170-034)
C. 19 Orinda Way (265-170-009)
D. 21 Orinda Way (265-170-014)
E. 25 Orinda Way (265-170-038)
F. 25 Orinda Way (265-170-040)
G. 27 Orinda Way (265-170-005)
H. 31 Orinda Way (265-170-022)
“DCOR-55” zoning applied to the following sites:

I. Avenida de Orinda (265-012-002)
J. Brookwood Road (273-021-002)
K. 10 Avenida de Orinda (265-011-008)
L. 20 Avenida de Orinda (265-011-007)
M. 23 Avenida de Orinda (265-012-007)
N. 50 Moraga Way (273-021-004)
O. 6 Camino Pablo (273-021-005)
P. 61 Orinda Way (265-012-010)
Q. 63 Orinda Way (265-012-012)
R. 64 Moraga Way (273-021-003)
S. 79 Orinda Way (265-011-002)
T. 80 Moraga Way (273-021-009)
“DG” zoning applied to the following sites:

1. 112 Camino Pablo (262-290-006)

2. 15 Altarinda Road (260-192-002)

3. 4 Orinda Way (260-191-006)

4. 5 Santa Maria Way (260-192-009)

5. 89 Davis Road (268-141-020)

6. 9 Altarinda Road (260-192-004)
SECTION 4.

Design and development standards for the DCOR-30, DCOR-55, and DG zoning districts are set forth in the Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts (“Objective Design Standards”), dated September 
, 2025. The adoption of these standards is
hereby found to be necessary to ensure that future downtown residential development, particularly projects subject only to ministerial review pursuant to state housing laws, reflects the desired character, scale, and design quality of the Downtown area and is consistent with the community’s vision for a well-designed and vibrant urban environment. These Objective Design Standards establish clear and measurable criteria to guide the form and appearance of qualifying residential development in a manner that supports compatibility with surrounding uses while complying with applicable state requirements for streamlined project approval.

SECTION 5.

If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance irrespective of the invalidity of any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase.

SECTION 6.

This ordinance is consistent with the Orinda General Plan, including the relevant development densities described in the Housing Element. This ordinance is necessary to implement the Orinda Housing Element and is part of Plan Orinda.

SECTION 7.

The City Council finds that this ordinance is necessary to implement the Orinda Housing Element, which is part of Plan Orinda, and not subject to any requirement for additional review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”). On March 18, 2025, the City Council adopted the Revised Final Environmental Impact Report (“RFEIR”) for Plan Orinda via Resolution No. 13-25. The zoning changes contained in this ordinance are within the scope of Plan Orinda and were fully evaluated in the related environmental review documents (together, “Program EIR”) adopted for Plan Orinda. 14 Cal. Code Regs (“CCR”) §§ 15163, 15168. The Program EIR addresses all requirements of CEQA for this ordinance, including the analysis of significant impacts, cumulatively considerable contributions, and feasible mitigation measures of Plan Orinda. On March 18, 2025, the Council also adopted Resolution No. 13-25 containing CEQA findings and a statement of overriding considerations for the Orinda Housing Element based on substantial evidence. Id. § 15183.

The zoning changes contained in this ordinance do not have any environmental effects not already fully examined in the Program EIR, including in the RFEIR (id. § 15168) or project-specific significant effects peculiar to the project or the site that were not fully analyzed in the Program EIR, including potentially significant off-site or cumulative impacts (id. § 15183). Consequently, the zoning changes contained in this ordinance do not require any subsequent review or revisions to the Program EIR. The zoning changes contained in this ordinance are part of the project analyzed in the Program EIR and do not involve any changes in the project or project circumstances that might require revisions to the Program EIR. Id. § 15162; Pub. Res. Code § 21166. Additionally, there are no substantial changes or new information that might require revisions to the Program EIR. 14 CCR §§ 15168, 15183.

All feasible mitigation identified in the Program EIR has been incorporated in the adopted Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”) via Resolution No. 13-

25. These mitigation measures will apply to any development under Plan Orinda, including any development of sites consistent with the zoning changes contained in this ordinance. Id. §§ 15168, 15183. These mitigation measures will be undertaken as described in the MMRP.

This ordinance is also exempt from CEQA because it contains rezonings that implement the schedule of actions in Plan Orinda, as part of the Orinda Housing Element, and does not allow for construction of a distribution center, oil and gas infrastructure, or any development on natural and protected lands. Public Resources Code § 21080.085.

SECTION 8.

This ordinance becomes effective thirty (30) days after adoption.

SECTION 9.

The City Clerk shall either (a) have this ordinance published once within fifteen (15) days after adoption in a newspaper of general circulation, or (b) have a summary of this ordinance published twice in a newspaper of general circulation, once five (5) days before its adoption and again within fifteen (15) days after adoption.

Following a duly-noticed public hearing, the foregoing ordinance was introduced at a meeting of the City Council of the City of Orinda held on _ ____ and was adopted and ordered published at a regular meeting held on _______ by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Latika Malkani, Mayor
ATTEST:

Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk
Attachment A: OMC Title 17 Text Amendments
Attachment B: Zoning Map Exhibit: Downtown Orinda Sites Rezoned to DCOR-30, DCOR-55, and DG
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1. Municipal Code section 17.1.8 table is amended to add the following base zoning districts (after “DO” and before “PS”):

Base District Designator Base District Name Chapter
DCOR Downtown Core District 8
DG Downtown General District 8

2. Municipal Code section 17.1.10 is amended as follows:

17.1.10 - References to classes of base districts.

A reference to an R district refers to all residential districts and a reference to a D district refers to both any downtown district identified in Chapter 17.8.

3. Municipal Code Chapter 17.8 is amended as follows:

Chapter 17.8 DOWNTOWN DISTRICTS

17.8.1 Intent.

In addition to the general purposes listed in Chapter 17.1, the specific purposes of the downtown district regulations are to:

A. Create every opportunity for the downtown area to function as a vital, thriving yet traditional Main Street area, serving local needs and providing for specialty retail activities, consistent with the general plan;
B. Create a vibrant community center by encouraging a variety of businesses which will create pedestrian interaction and pedestrian-scale activities. Emphasize uses which involve pedestrian spaces, including outdoor dining, garden settings, walkways and seating areas; C. Encourage areas of distinctive character by identifying preferred uses and development standards unique to these locations;
D. Regulate development so as to achieve a vibrant community center over time. All development, including incremental development, small building additions or increases in intensity of existing land uses, shall be consistent with this goal;
E. Establish incentives, such as additional building height, higher floor area or broader range of permitted uses to help achieve a vibrant community center;
F. Discourage and eventually terminate nonconforming office uses in retail spaces; G. Establish development standards which define desired character, but which allow and encourage flexibility in how this character is to be achieved, including standards involving building heights, setbacks, site planning, building bulk/mass, landscaping, parking, lighting and architecture, as presented in the downtown design guidelines;
H. Protect adjoining residential areas from inappropriate or disruptive commercial or office activities; I. Encourage parking solutions which will serve long-term needs and will minimize the adverse effects of parking, traffic and circulation on the function and viability of downtown; dd,D
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J. Encourage activities and development which will showcase the creek, where possible, for low-intensity pedestrian-oriented activities and strolling;
K. Provide for multifamily housing, including affordable housing, in downtown areas, consistent with the housing element of the general plan.

17.8.2 Definitions of retail floor and mixed-use.

A "retail floor" for purposes of this Chapter 17.8 is a floor in a building in the downtown commercial district which meets one or more of the following definitions:

A. A floor with an entrance at street level or an entrance from a mall, plaza or parking lot at any level; B. The first floor of Theatre Square;
C. A floor which is likely to serve retail customers by encouraging pedestrian traffic and interaction and pedestrian-scale activities, considering all relevant factors, including but not limited to easy access and visibility.

A. "Mixed-use” means a combination of different uses, including at least one residential use, on a single site.

Specifically, a site may be:

1. “Vertical mixed-use,” which combines different uses within a single building; and/or

2. “Horizontal mixed-use,” which combines multiple buildings with different uses on a single site.

B. “Retail floor” means a floor in a building in the downtown commercial district or the downtown core district that meets one or more of the following definitions:

1. A floor with an entrance at street level or an entrance from a mall, plaza or parking lot at any level;

2. The first floor of Theatre Square; or

3. A floor that is likely to serve retail customers by encouraging pedestrian traffic and interaction and pedestrian-scale activities, considering all relevant factors, including but not limited to easy access and visibility.

17.8.3 Downtown commercial district—Description.

The downtown commercial district ("DC district") provides sites in downtown Orinda for retail shopping at ground level. Development standards are intended to enhance the "village character" of the downtown.

17.8.4 Downtown commercial district—Uses permitted.

Retail and office uses are allowed in the downtown commercial district as set forth in this chapter.

Temporary uses are allowed with a temporary use permit under Chapter 17.37. Government offices and facilities are allowed with a general use permit under Chapter 17.31. Multifamily dwellings are allowed with a general use permit under Chapter 17.31, provided they are built at a density that does not exceed 10 units per acre and are part of a mixed- use development. All other uses are prohibited.

17.8.5 Downtown commercial district—Use restrictions.

In the downtown commercial district, certain uses are permitted, permitted with a use permit, or prohibited in certain locations as follows.

A. ClassificationTypes of Interior Spaces. There are three classes types of interior commercial space in the downtown commercial district:

1. Type I Space. Type I space is a retail floor in a building or a portion of a building whichthat:
a. Faces or abuts a street or street segment listed below; or b. Faces a mall, plaza or parking lot which faces or abuts a street or street segment listed below. dd,D
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Type I space excludes a retail floor in a building whichthat meets the criteria listed in subsections A.1.a. or A.1.b. of this section, solely because of driveway access to such a street or street segment.

Type I spaces areis located on the following streets and street segments within the downtown commercial and downtown core zoning districts: Orinda Way; Avenida De Orinda (both sides of the eastern half and the north side of the western half); Camino Sobrante; Santa Maria Way; Moraga Way; Bryant Way (between Moraga Way and Davis Road); Brookwood Road (between Moraga Way and Camino Pablo except for the unit near the garage entrance in the Theatre Square Complex); Camino Pablo (east side between Highway 24 and Moraga Way).

2. Type II Space. Type II space is a retail floor whichthat is not in a building or a portion of a building whichthat faces or abuts any of the streets and street segments listed in subsection A of this section, or a building or portion of a building whichthat faces or abuts a mall, plaza, or unenclosed parking lot facing or abutting any of the streets and street segments listed above. Examples include but are not limited to the rear side of buildings along the west side of Orinda Way, Camino Pablo's west side south of Brookwood Road, and Brookwood Road west of Camino Pablo.

3. Type III Space. Type III space is any other space in the downtown commercial and downtown core zoning districts.
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Section 17.8.5 Graphics
Graphics within this section demonstrate Type I and Type II spaces within the existing built environment of Downtown Orinda as of August 12, 2025.

Section 17.8.5 Graphics
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17.8.5 Downtown Space Utilization Map: “The Village”
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17.8.5 Downtown Space Utilization Map: “The Crossroads” B. Classification of Commercial Uses. There are three general classes of uses permitted in the downtown commercial district.

1. Class A Uses. Retail sales and restaurants, restaurants with take-out*, and restaurants with outdoor dinning* (Class A uses);
* Take-out restaurants and outdoor dining are subject to additional regulations set forth in subsection I of this section.

2. Class B Uses. Personal care, personal development services (excluding health care), and business and automotive services, including service stations, if the use will tend to create substantial pedestrian interaction with surrounding businesses (including but not limited to beauty parlors, barber shops, dd,D
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fitness centers, dry cleaners, travel agenciesy, dance, music, and martial arts studios), and retail financial institutions such as banks, savings and loans, credit unions, and free-standing automatic teller machines (Class B uses); and

3. Class C Uses. Office uses compatible with a village atmosphere such as medical and professional offices, real estate sales, and financing (Class C uses).

C. Uses Not Requiring a Commercial Use Permit. Except as otherwise provided in subsection G of this section, in all spaces, Class A uses are allowed without a commercial use permit. Class B uses are allowed without a commercial permit in Type II and III spaces; and Class C uses are allowed without a commercial use permit in Type III spaces. Where a single space has multiple frontages whichthat, considered separately, would be classed as more than one space type, the entire space is subject to the rules applicable to the higher type, e.g., Type I rather than Type II. Where a single space is proposed to be divided into more than one space, creating one or more new and less-restrictive spaces, a commercial use permit is required.

D. Commercial Use Permit Requirement.

1. Class B Uses. A use permit under Chapter 17.36 is required for a Type B use in a Type I ground floor space.

2. Class C Uses. A use permit under Chapter 17.36 is required for a Class C use in Type II spaces. A Class C use is prohibited in Type I space.

3. Other Uses. Certain uses described in subsection G of this section require a use permit under Chapter

17.36. 4. Extended Hours. A commercial use permit is required for any use which operates before five a.m. or after eleven p.m.

E. Use Prohibition. All uses not specifically permitted in this Chapter 17.8 are prohibited in the downtown commercial district.

F. Space Utilization Chart. The following chart illustrates the provisions of Sections 17.8.5C. and D.

Type I
Prime Ground Floor
Type II
Secondary Ground Floor
Type III
Other Than Ground Floor
Throughout the DC District
"I" "II" "III"
Class "A"
Uses
allowed allowed allowed
Class "B"
Uses
allowed with use permit allowed allowed
Class "C"
Uses
not allowed allowed with use permit allowed
G. Supplemental Restrictions for Specific Uses. The following specific uses are also permitted in the downtown commercial district, subject to the contents of the chart above and subject to obtaining a commercial use permit under Chapter 17.36. Those uses marked by an asterisk are subject to additional regulations set forth in Section 17.8.5H.:

1. Adult business;*

2. Animal sales and services;

3. Bar and tavern;

4. Commercial recreation and entertainment;

5. Convenience market;
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6. Convenience market at a service station;*

7. Farmer's market;

8. Game center;*

9. Liquor store;

10. Live entertainment;*

11. Maintenance and repair services;

12. Outdoor sales;*

13. Service stations;*

14. Vehicle sales and services;

15. Visitor accommodations;

16. Ancillary retail uses.*
* Uses marked by an asterisk in subsection G. of this section are subject to additional regulations set forth in subsection H. of this section.

H. Supplemental Restrictions for Specific Uses. The following uses are permitted in the downtown commercial district subject to particular restrictions for such uses as described below and subject to obtaining a commercial use permit under Chapter 17.36.

1. Adult Businesses.
a. Purpose.
i. In adopting these provisions, the City Council recognizes that certain types of adult businesses possess certain objectionable operational characteristics which, if such uses are allowed to concentrate, will have adverse effects upon the character of such areas and adjacent neighborhoods. The City Council further recognizes that locating adult businesses in close proximity to establishments frequented by minors will cause the exposure of minors to adult material that may adversely affect such minors due to their immaturity.

Additionally, the City Council recognizes that, while certain adult entertainment enjoys limited protection under the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, substantial numbers of citizens of the city are offended by the public display of sexuallyoriented material. ii. Special and limited regulation of adult businesses, consistent with the First Amendment rights of such uses, is therefore necessary. This will ensure that the adverse effects of adult businesses will not contribute to the blighting or downgrading of the DC district in which they are permitted and the downgrading of surrounding neighborhoods; will not adversely affect minors; and will not offend those citizens of the city who do not wish to be exposed to sexually-oriented material.
b. Location of Adult Businesses. No adult businesses, including adult bookstores, adult movie theaters, and massage establishments, shall be located:
i. Within four hundred (400) feet of any R district;
ii. Within three hundred (300) feet of the boundaries of a parcel of a real property site occupied by a public or private school, a religious assembly facility that conducts religious education classes for minors, or a park and recreation facility; iii. Within six hundred (600) feet of any other adult business; or iv. On the ground level of a building.
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c. Public Display of Certain Matter Prohibited. No business shall display or exhibit any material depicting private anatomical areas or sexual activities in such a way as to be visible by persons outside the building in which the adult business is located.

2. Convenience Market at a Service Station.
a. The area for nonautomotive retail sales within a service station shall be completely enclosed and no larger than forty (40) square feet.
b. A service station convenience market shall not be within the immediate vicinity of a church or hospital or within six hundred (600) feet or less of a school, public playground or nonprofit youth facility, as measured pursuant to the rules of the Department of Alcoholic Beverages. c. No variance may be granted for the requirements in subsections (H)(2)(a) and (H)(2)(b) of this section.

3. Game Centers. The following supplemental regulations shall apply to the operation of game centers, including mechanical or electronic games or any other similar machine or device. a. Purpose. The intent of these regulations is to control the location and hours of operation of game centers so as not to allow school children to play the games during school hours nor to encourage minors to congregate in areas close to commercial establishments that sell alcoholic beverages.
b. Permit Required. A commercial use permit shall be required to install, operate or maintain four or more mechanical or electronic games. The permit is valid only for the number of games specified; the installation or use of additional games requires a new or amended permit. The permit shall be permanently and conspicuously displayed. c. Duration and Renewal of Permit. Initially, the permit shall be valid only for one year. Thereafter, the Community Development Director may renew the permit for periods of not more than two years. The procedure for renewal is the same as that for the initial application, and the same factors considered for the initial application shall be considered for the renewal. d. Adult Manager. At least one adult manager shall be on the premises during the time a game center is open to the public.
e. Hours of Operation for Minors Under Eighteen Years of Age. No game center owners, manager or employees shall allow a minor under eighteen (18) years of age to play a mechanical or electronic game machine during the hours of public schools in the district in which the center is located are in session, or after nine p.m. on nights preceding school days, or after ten p.m. on any night. It is the responsibility of the owner or manager of the game center to obtain a current schedule of school days and hours.
f. Locational Criteria. A game center shall not be permitted within three hundred (300) feet of a public or private school site or the boundary of an R district, or within five hundred (500) feet of a liquor store, a cocktail lounge, tavern or bar. The distance shall be measured in a straight line from the main public entrance to the game center to the property line of the school site, the district boundary, or the main public entrance of the liquor store or cocktail lounge, as the case may be.
g. Restrictions. The Planning Commission may impose reasonable restrictions on the physical design, location, and operation of a game center in order to minimize the effects of noise, congregation, parking, and other nuisance factors that may be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of the surrounding community.

4. Live Entertainment. The following regulations shall apply to any use offering scheduled live entertainment, as defined, more than three times per calendar year:
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b. A use permit shall establish conditions ensuring that no litter problem will exist. c. A use permit for live entertainment shall apply only to the type of entertainment approved, and a different type of entertainment shall require approval of a new use permit. d. A noise analysis specifying areas affected and sound proofing or other mitigation that will be employed to eliminate excessive noise exposure on adjacent property shall be submitted with a use permit application.

5. Outdoor Sales. Outdoor sales specified in subsection (H)(5) of this section are allowed with a commercial use permit.
a. Permanent outdoor storage and display of merchandise, materials or equipment, including display of merchandise, materials and equipment for customer pick-up;

6. Service Station.
a. All repair work shall be conducted within a building. No outside storage of parts, equipment or vehicles which have been damaged or dismantled completely or partially, is permitted. b. Activities permitted in a service station include tire sales, installation of mufflers, exhaust and suspension systems, electronic tune-ups, oil/lubrication and filter replacement, wheel alignment, tire rotation and balancing, battery installation or charging, hose replacement, belt replacement, carburetor adjustment, installation and repair of brakes, auto radio and electronics installation and service, alarm installation, or air conditioning or heater service. c. Activities prohibited in a service station include other major repair activities such as engine overhauls involving body and fender work, painting and undercoating.

7. Ancillary Retail Use. An ancillary retail use is permitted in the downtown commercial district if a noticed hearing is held under Chapter 17.42 in conjunction with the application for a commercial use permit and findings of fact are made to support each of the following criteria:
a. The existence of the ancillary retail use will not significantly and adversely alter the impact and the character of the primary retail use,
b. The ancillary use will not adversely affect the use of more than twenty (20) percent of the existing floor area,
c. The ancillary use will not create a significant adverse impact on parking and pedestrian and vehicular traffic,
d. The ancillary use will not adversely impact any of the policies set forth in Section 17.8.1.

I. Additional Regulation for Uses Not Requiring a Commercial Use Permit.

1. Outdoor Dining. Outdoor dining is allowed with an outdoor dining permit. a. The following regulations apply to all outdoor dining permit applications:
i. The operator shall furnish tables, chairs, umbrellas, and portable heaters (outdoor dining furniture) as necessary.
ii. Outdoor dining furniture shall not be secured to public streetlights, trees, or other furniture.
iii. No outdoor dining furniture may be located at a street intersection within a triangular area formed by the street curb lines and their projections and a line connecting them at points forty (40) feet from the intersection of the projected curb lines. In cases where curbs do not exist, the edge of street pavement shall be used for measuring purposes. iv. Outdoor dining furniture shall meet the following standards:
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(A) Tables and chairs shall be made of a safe, sturdy, durable material such as wrought iron, wood, steel, or cast aluminum.
(B) No plastic tables or chairs and no vinyl tablecloths are permitted. (C) All tables and chairs shall be commercial grade and manufactured for outdoor commercial use.
(D) Tables shall be square, rectangular or round to seat two to four people. (E) All furniture shall be properly maintained and cleaned regularly. v. No umbrella signage is permitted.
vi. At least seven feet ground clearance shall be provided under umbrellas. vii. If portable heaters are used, they shall be located a minimum of two feet from the pedestrian zone.
viii. The outdoor dining area shall be maintained in a clean and safe condition at all times. ix. All Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements shall be met. b. The following regulations apply to applications for outdoor dining located in the public right-ofway:
i. All requirements of subsections I.1. of this section must be met; ii. Approval of a revocable encroachment permit per Chapter 12.08 must be obtained; iii. Furniture must be located immediately in front of the business it serves or shall have the consent of the businesses in which the outdoor dining area is abutting; iv. Tables shall be fastened to the ground, in a manner acceptable to the City Engineer; v. Outdoor dining furniture, except for the tables, shall not be left in the public right-of-way during non-business hours;
vi. Outdoor dining areas shall remain on the same side of the pedestrian zone along public sidewalks not wide enough to accommodate outdoor dining areas on both sides of the pedestrian zone unless there is a ten-foot separation between dining areas; vii. A two-foot vehicle buffer zone between the curb and the outdoor dining area or the pedestrian zone shall be maintained.
viii. A minimum pedestrian zone of four feet and six inches shall be maintained. ix. Outdoor dining areas shall not cause the pedestrian zone to encroach into the radius of a door swing.
x. Outdoor dining furniture shall not encroach into the vehicle buffer zone or the pedestrian zone.

2. Take-out restaurants are allowed with a take-out restaurant permit. a. The following regulations apply to all take-out restaurant permit applications. i. Identifiable containers and napkins shall be used for all carry-out food, and all litter resulting shall be promptly removed.
ii. A trash receptacle shall be provided near each public restaurant exit unless there is an existing trash receptacle within twenty-five (25) feet of each exit. If in the public right-ofway, the type of trash receptacle shall be subject to approval by the Public Works Department.
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iii. The business owner shall keep the area in front of the restaurant clean and litter free and ensure that the trash receptacle does not overflow. In the event that receptacles in the public right-of-way overflow and are emptied by the city, the applicant shall be charged the cost of emptying the receptacle.
iv. The applicant must provide documentation showing that the requirements for off-street parking in Section 17.16.4 of the Orinda Municipal Code are met. v. Walk-up service is allowed, provided access is not directly to the public right-of-way. vi. A restaurant which offers food and beverages, or either one, for sale to a customer in a motor vehicle for consumption off-site is prohibited.

J. Prohibition of Specified Uses.

1. Commercial Marijuana Land Uses. Commercial marijuana land uses are a prohibited use in the downtown commercial district.

2. Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation. The outdoor cultivation of marijuana is a prohibited use in the downtown commercial district.

17.8.6 Downtown commercial district—Property development standards.

The following Schedule 17.8.6, entitled "DC District—Property Development Standards" prescribes minimum lot dimensions and property development regulations for the downtown commercial (DC) district. New construction, additions and replacement construction (excluding tenant improvements) in the DC district shall require a use permit under Chapter 17.36, to assure compliance with the intent of Section 17.8.1.

Schedule 17.8.6
DC District—Property Development Standards
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) 10,000
Minimum Lot Width and Depth (feet) 80
Minimum Yards:

Front (feet) 10
Side (feet) 10
Corner Side (feet) 10
Rear (feet) 10
Maximum Height of Structures (feet) 35
Maximum Site Landscaping (percent) 20
Minimum Lot Coverage (percent) 50
Maximum Stories 2 ½

17.8.7 Downtown office district—Description.

In addition to the general purposes set forth in Chapter 17.1 and at the beginning of this chapter, the specific purpose of the downtown office district ("DO district") is to provide sites for professional uses that offer services primarily to the needs of Orinda residents and visitors and for businesses at appropriate locations, consistent with the general plan and subject to development standards that ensure consistency with adjoining land uses.

17.8.8 Downtown office district—Use restrictions.

A. Uses By Right—No Use Permit Required. Offices for all forms of business, for the services of licensed professionals, and for government offices and facilities are permitted in the DO district without a use permit.

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B. Temporary Uses. A temporary use is permitted in the DO district if a temporary use permit is obtained under Chapter 17.37.

C. Permit RequirementRequired. The following uses are allowed in the DO district if a general use permit is obtained under Chapter 17.31: Clubs and other private associations, educational facilities, residential congregate care for elders, convalescent facilities, and day care.

D. Other Uses Prohibited. All uses not specifically permitted in this zoning district are prohibited.

E. Prohibition of Specified Uses.

1. Commercial Marijuana Land Uses. Commercial marijuana land uses are a prohibited use in the downtown office district.

2. Outdoor Marijuana Cultivation. The outdoor cultivation of marijuana is a prohibited use in the downtown office district.

17.8.9 Downtown office district—Property development standards.

The following Schedule 17.8.9, entitled "DO District—Property Development Standards" prescribes minimum lot dimensions and property development regulations for the downtown office (DO) district.

Schedule 17.8.9
DO District—Property Development Standards
Minimum Lot Area (square feet) 15,000
Minimum Lot Width (feet) 100
Minimum Yards:

Front (feet) 20
Side (feet) 10
Corner Side (feet) 15
Rear (feet) 10
Maximum Height of Structures (feet) 35
Maximum Lot Coverage (percent) 40
Minimum Site Landscaping (percent) 20
Maximum Stories 2 ½

17.8.10 Both All downtown districts—Additional property development standards.

A. Planting Areas. Visible yards not used for parking shall have a three-foot planting strip adjoining an interior property line within fifty (50) feet of a street property line. Front and corner side yards that are not used for drives or walks shall be planting area. Perimeter planting strips around parking lots shall be five feet wide, and ten percent of the interior of parking lots shall be landscaped. See Chapter 17.17 for general landscaping requirements.

B. Location of Parking. No parking shall be allowed in a front or corner side setback area unless the Planning Commission, as part of development plan approval, determines that no alternate location is feasible, parking lot landscaping will provide adequate screening, and the site plan and design conforms to the downtown design guidelines.

C. Accessory Structures.

1. Timing. Nonresidential accessory structures are prohibited prior to the start of construction of a principal structure on a site, except that construction trailers may be placed on a site at the time site clearance and grading begins. Construction trailers may remain on the site only for the duration of construction.
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2. Location. Except as provided in this subsection, nonresidential accessory structures shall not occupy a required front or corner side yard, or project beyond the front building line of the principal structure on a site. No accessory uses shall be permitted off-site.

3. Maximum Height. The maximum height of a nonresidential accessory structure shall be twelve (12) feet, subject to the provisions of this subsection; provided, that pitched roofs shall not exceed a height of sixteen (16) feet.

4. Relation to Property Lines. A nonresidential accessory structure in a required rear yard shall be located on a property line or shall be not less than three feet from a property line. A structure on a property line shall not exceed six feet in height at the property line and shall not intercept an inclined daylight plane sloping inward from a point six feet above the property line and rising one foot for each foot of distance for the property line.

5. Garages on an Alley. Garages facing an alley shall be set back twenty-five (25) feet from the alley centerline; garages siding on an alley shall be set back fifteen (15) feet from the alley centerline.

D. Fences and Retaining Walls. No fence shall exceed six feet in height. The combined height of a retaining wall and a separate fence on a property line shall not exceed eight feet unless the fence is set back from the retaining wall a minimum of half the distance of the required setback but no more than five feet. However, if the fence is on one property and the retaining wall on the abutting property, the maximum fence height is six feet regardless of the retaining wall height.

E. Walk-up Facilities. In order to maintain free flow of pedestrian circulation, walk-up facilities, including window service and bank ATM machines, shall be set back at least three feet from the property line and shall be wheelchair accessible at all locations. Where a vehicular circulation area or parking area separates the building from the property line, the walk-up facility shall be located so that it does not impede pedestrian circulation or create conflicts between pedestrian and vehicular circulation flows. A walk-up facility that does not conform to these requirements may only be permitted upon approval of a use permit.

F. Mechanical Equipment.

1. General Requirement. Exterior mechanical equipment (except solar collectors) and operating mechanical equipment must be screened from off-site views. Equipment to be screened includes, but is not limited to, heating, air conditioning, refrigeration equipment, plumbing line, ductwork and transformers. Placement of mechanical equipment is limited by the setback requirements of the base zoning district, unless otherwise provided for within this title.

2. Utility Meters. A utility meter must be screened from view from the public right-of-way. A meter or transformer in a required front yard or in a corner side yard must be enclosed in a subsurface vault.

3. Screening Specifications. Screening material may have evenly distributed openings or perforations not exceeding fifty (50) percent of the surface area and must effectively screen mechanical equipment so that it is not directly visible from off-site. Heavy, evergreen landscaping may be used to meet these requirements.

G. Refuse Storage Areas. A refuse storage area located within a building or screened on all sides by a sixfoot high concrete, masonry wall or similar screening mechanism and including an access gate must be provided before occupancy for uses other than a single-family or multifamily dwelling. The Planning Director may waive this screening requirement for refuse collection and storage equipment, including the use of a dumpster and waste storage container, if the collection/storage area is not visible from a street.
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17.8.11 Downtown Core districts—Description.

In addition to the general purposes set forth in Chapter 17.1 and at the beginning of this chapter, the specific purpose of the Downtown Core (“DCOR”) districts is to generally provide sites for community-serving retail, restaurant, and personal services on the ground floor, and multifamily residential and other uses on upper floors. Development standards are intended to enhance the "village character" of the downtown. The two DCOR districts listed in Section 17.8.12(B) are differentiated only in their permitted residential densities.

17.8.12 Downtown Core districts—Uses permitted.

A. All uses permitted in the Downtown Commercial district are also permitted in the Downtown Core districts, subject to the same regulations. When uses allowed in the Downtown Commercial district are proposed in the Downtown Core districts, Section 17.8.5 will determine whether a site is Type I, II or III Space, and the regulations in Sections 17.8.5, 17.8.6, and 17.8.10 apply.

B. Multifamily residential uses are permitted by right in the Downtown Core districts. Such residential uses are permitted only in Type II and Type III spaces (as specified in Section 17.8.5). Up to 30% of the linear building façade containing Type I spaces (as specified in Section 17.8.5) may include uses ancillary to multifamily residential uses, including access, common areas, and amenity spaces. Residential uses are not otherwise permitted in Type I spaces. Residential uses in the Downtown Core districts shall be subject to the following densities:

1. DCOR-30 (Downtown Core – Thirty dwelling units per acre). Residential development in the DCOR30 district requires a minimum density of twenty units per acre and a maximum density of thirty units per acre.

2. DCOR-55 (Downtown Core – Fifty-five dwelling units per acre). Residential development in the DCOR-55 district requires a minimum density of twenty units per acre and a maximum density of fifty-five units per acre.

C. Other Uses Prohibited. All uses not specifically permitted in this zoning district are prohibited.

17.8.13 Downtown Core districts—Property development standards. ͘ Development with no Residential Uses. Property development standards for development with no residential uses are as specified in Section 17.8.6 and Section 17.8.10. ͘ Development with Residential Uses. Property development standards for development with residential uses are specified in the Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts, dated September Ϯϵ, 2025. Multifamily residential shall be developed in a vertical mixed-use configuration (as defined in Section 17.8.2) except in the following cases:
ϭ͘ When existing development that will be retained on the same site contains Type I Space and the proposed development is located on the site such that no space within the proposed development is a Type I Space, development may alternatively use a horizontal mixed-use configuration (as defined by Section 17.8.2).

Ϯ͘ When the site proposed for development does not contain Type I space, development may alternatively use a horizontal mixed-use configuration (as defined by Section 17.8.2) or a multifamily residential-only configuration.

17.8.14 Downtown General district—Description.

In addition to the general purposes set forth in Chapter 17.1 and at the beginning of this chapter, the specific purpose of the Downtown General (“DG”) district is to provide sites for professional uses that offer services primarily to the needs of Orinda residents, visitors, and businesses at appropriate locations, and to allow for multifamily residential development consistent with the general plan and subject to development standards that ensure consistency with adjoining land uses.
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17.8.15 Downtown General district—Uses permitted.

All uses permitted in the Downtown Office district are also permitted in the Downtown General district, subject to the same regulations. When uses allowed in the Downtown Office district are proposed in the Downtown General district, the regulations in Sections 17.8.8 through 17.8.10 apply.

In addition, multifamily residential is permitted by right in accordance with the development standards of Section 17.8.16. Multifamily residential development proposed within the Downtown General district shall meet the minimum and maximum units per acre as described below:

1. The minimum density is 20 units per acre.

2. The maximum density is 25 units per acre.

Other Uses Prohibited. All uses not specifically permitted in this zoning district are prohibited.

17.8.16 Downtown General district—Property development standards. ͘ Development with no Residential Uses. Property development standards for development with no residential uses shall be as specified in Section 17.8.9 and Section 17.8.10. ͘ Development with Residential Uses. Property development standards for development with residential uses are specified within the Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts, dated September Ϯϵ, 2025.

17.8.17 Objective Design Standards incorporated.

The provisions of the Objective Design Standards for Multifamily Residential Housing in the Downtown Core and Downtown General Zoning Districts, dated September Ϯϵ, 2025, are incorporated in this chapter by reference. The Objective Design Standards apply only insofar as provided in this chapter.

4. Municipal Code section 17.30.3 is amended as follows:

17.30.3 Design review requirement.

To the extent permitted under state law, dDesign review approval prior to issuance of a building permit is required for a project which meets any one or more of the following descriptions:

A. Single-Family Residential Projects.

1. A new single-family home that is not a renovation;

2. An addition which exceeds one thousand (1,000) square feet;

3. An addition which creates a second story above an existing single story residence and an addition of a second story under an existing single story residence if the City receives a request for design review where one does not presently exist;

4. An addition over one hundred ninety-nine (199) square feet in size which:
a. Is proposed on a small or narrow lot as defined in Section 17.30.8 of this chapter; or b. Will result in a residence with a total floor area exceeding seven thousand (7,000) square feet, as provided in Section 17.30.6 of this chapter.

5. An addition over five hundred (500) square feet of floor area and over 18 feet in height located partially or entirely in the ridgeline or environmental preservation overlay district, except as provided in Section 17.5.6 of this chapter;

6. An addition that results in a home that is larger than the maximum permissible floor area without design review under Chapter 17.6;

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renovations are exempt from design review so long as proof is made according to Planning Department requirements that the project meets the definition of a renovation;

8. An addition, including one under two hundred (200) square feet, will be subject to design review if an approval for either a new residence or for an exterior addition has been granted for the property within the past five years from the time of the subject application and design review would have been required under this section for the multiple projects combined and deemed to be a single project;

9. An addition of newly created habitable space in an attic or basement which is fully contained within the building envelope of any conforming or legally nonconforming single-family residential structure, as determined by the Zoning Administrator and an affected neighbor requests design review under Subsection 17.42.1.B. of this title.

B. Other Projects. Design review approval is required prior to an exterior change of any nonresidential building in the residential districts and any building in the following districts: RM, DC, DO, PS, PR, OS, PD and the SP districts, except for repair work and minor alterations as determined in the reasonable discretion of the Zoning Administrator. Changes which affect the exterior of a nonresidential building shall include proposed changes to signs and commercial brand identification materials, including but not limited to exterior color changes.the following types of development:

1. A new nonresidential building in the DC, DCOR, DG, DO, PS, PR, OS, PD, and SP districts.

2. An exterior change of any nonresidential building in any district, except for repair work and minor alterations as determined by the reasonable discretion of the Zoning Administrator.

Changes that affect the exterior of a nonresidential building shall include proposed changes to signs and commercial brand identification materials, including but not limited to exterior color changes.

3. A new, multifamily residential building in the RM, RH, DC, PD, and SP districts.

5. Municipal Code section 17.30.10 is amended as follows:

17.30.10 - Downtown design review.

Any project in the a downtown commercial district and the downtown office district whichidentified in Chapter

17.8 that is subject to design review under Subsection 17.30.3.B shall be required to meet the City of Orinda downtown design guidelines in effect at the time of the hearing. dd,D
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Friends of Orinda Creeks
PO Box 883
Orinda, CA 94563
September 29, 2025
Housing Element Implementation –Ordinance 25-04, 25-05, Resolution 52-25A, 52- 25B, and Adoption of Objective Design Standards
Honorable Mayor Malkani and Councilors:

Friends of Orinda Creeks supports the aforementioned item, with the caveat and reminder to the City that the proposed policies previously adopted as part of the Downtown Precise Plan (DPP) were rescinded to the detriment of the community, and to our mission to restore San Pablo Creek. This unfortunate situation has left Orinda with mandatory housing requirements to adopt, but no other apparent accompanying civic improvements.

Friends of Orinda Creeks supported the DPP (see, 2023 letter, below) because it balanced necessary development with a strong community spirit of environmental awareness. The DPP recognized that a vibrant creek corridor and a vibrant Village were not only compatible, but essential elements of downtown revitalization.

Therefore, we support this item, but urge the City to adopt the DPP’s Chapter 4, Guiding Principle 6, and Goals 6.1-6.3 and 10.3 and accompanying appendices as City Policy. Doing so will ensure that our planning framework remains aligned with the values expressed by the majority of residents.

The DPP aligned with the wishes of most Orindans regarding the enhancement of Orinda's exceptional natural setting and ambiance, while also making a good faith effort to revitalize the downtown and meet state housing requirements. City surveys have repeatedly shown strong public support for restoring the creek and creating vibrant downtown public spaces. As we navigate the challenges of State-mandated housing obligations, this Council must remain steadfast in upholding core values that define Orinda and our deep respect for our environment.

Sincerely,
Michael Bowen
President
From: Latika Malkani
To: Sheri Smith; Linda Smith
Subject: FW: Support for re zoning of downtown & opportunity sites identified in agenda Date: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:55:58 PM
From: Amy Hines-Shaikh <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:45 PM
To: Latika Malkani <[email protected]>; Cara Hoxie <[email protected]>; Brandyn Iverson <[email protected]>; Darlene Gee <[email protected]>; Janet Riley <[email protected]>
Subject: Support for re zoning of downtown & opportunity sites identified in agenda EXTERNAL EMAIL - This email was sent by a person from outside your organization. Exercise caution when clicking links, opening attachments or taking further action, before validating its authenticity.

Dear Mayor Malkani and Honorable Councilmembers,
My name is Amy Hines-Shaikh and my spouse, two young children and I have lived in the Bear Ridge neighborhood of Orinda since 2023. I am writing in strong support for the rezoning of downtown and opportunity sites identified in the agenda.

We have started a Chapter of East Bay for Everyone with some of my neighbors who feel like me, that we need to make space for new neighbors and welcome them, at all income levels. We call ourselves “Inclusive Orinda” and we welcome you to join us.

We want to see Orinda be compliant with our housing element so that the Housing Accountability Act doesn't come into play and the Builder's Remedy triggered. We want Orinda to follow state laws to help continue state funding streams. Finally, we want to stay away from HCD's Housing Accountability Unit, as steps they take to rectify non-compliance can lead to less local control.

Most importantly, we urgently support multi family housing in Orinda. We need places for grown children, seniors, teachers, school employees, firefighters and other public servants to live with us in Orinda so they don't have to suffer the Bay Area's mega commutes to their jobs here. We are personally aware of valued child care givers who had to leave their jobs in Orinda taking care of our kids due to the high cost of housing and long commutes.

There are so few places for seniors to downsize should they wish to do so as an empty nester.

It is so hard for people to remain in Orinda after they graduate college. If we want our twentysomething-year-olds remaining in our community, we need to make space for them and their future young families that they will have some day.

Finally, all the 28 downtown rezoning sites and all the opportunity sites will help revitalize downtown. They will create a more vibrant community where small businesses can thrive.

Everyone wants a walkable downtown so we don't have to drive to surrounding areas for food and entertainment. Let's make that happen.

We appreciate the new EIR on which the current rezoning is determined. We believe that this thoughtful analysis sufficiently addresses concerns of evacuation. It includes specific mitigation measures, including using wildfire modeling.

For further conversation or to learn more about Inclusive Orinda, you can find us on the “Inclusive Lafayette” website for now, as we’re the little sister to the “inclusive Lafayette” Chapter of East Bay for Everyone. It’s https://www.inclusivelafayette.org/inclusive-orinda.

We look forward to hearing from you.

Amy Hines-Shaikh (she/her/hers)
Co-founder and Partner
Wild Cat Consulting
www.consultwildcat.com
925.822.4213 (cell)
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