Palo Alto City Council
November 18, 2024

November 18, 2024 www.cityofpaloalto.org
Retail Revitalization
Interim Ordinance
1 Background
Retail Revitalization Efforts
• Economic Development and Transition Priority
• Streetsense Report
• Michael Baker International
o Prioritized Recommendations
• Planning & Transportation Commission / Retail Ad Hoc
1 Proposed Ordinance
• Relax formula retail CUP requirement (California Avenue) • Adjust Retail-Like definition
o Adds financial institutions (including GF and R combining) o Showroom (new definition – not in GF and R)
o Pet grooming
o Uses that generate walk-in pedestrian clientele
o Removes restrictions on beauty shops, salons, barbershops o Retains fitness/exercise studios 1,800 SF or less w/o CUP • Waivers/Adjustments: Adds alternative viable use
1 Future Efforts
Near Term
Work with Planning and Transportation Commission
• Review/Update Retail Preservations geographic boundaries • Allow non-retail uses in portions of retail or retail-like spaces Long Term
• Zoning code update
1 Recommendation