PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 26-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND RECOMMENDING THAT
THE GIF/ COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RICHMOND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING PROVISIONS OF ARTICLES 15.04.104,15.04.201,15.04.202,15.04.203, 15.04.607; AND SECTIONS 15.04.610.180,
15.04.610.360,15.04.805.040, AND 15.04.806.040 OF THE RICHMOND MUNICIPAL CODE TO COMPLY
WITH STATE HOUSING ELEMENT LAW, AND AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT TO
ENSURE CONSISTENCY WITH MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Richmond 6th Cycle Housing Element, which was adopted by the City Council on January 24, 2023, and subsequently found in compliance with Housing Element law by the California Department of Housing and Community Development on October 2, 2023, provides that the City will continue timely and effective implementation of all programs; and WHEREAS, the City has prepared amendments to the Richmond Municipal Code and General Plan Land Use Element to implement specific Housing Element programs, as provided in Exhibit A:
WHEREAS, Government Code § 65589 etseq. require the City to adopt zoning regulations in compliance with state law provisions regarding housing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that the amendments are consistent with the purposes of the General Plan, the purposes of the Municipal Code, and other applicable City Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, the City prepared an Addendum to the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR (SCH#2008022018), as provided in Exhibit A, affirming that the analysis contained in the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR adequately addresses the potential physical impacts associated with implementation of the Richmond Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the Addendum to the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR on January 24,2023;and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council for proposed zoning ordinance and General Plan amendments as provided in Exhibit A;and to adopt the amendments as provided in Exhibit A, which comply with state Housing Element law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered the agenda report, all public comments, and the amendments of and adoptions to the Richmond Municipal Code and General Plan as provided in Exhibit A, and as set forth in this Resolution and the applicable provisions of the Richmond Municipal Code ("the Record").
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Richmond hereby RECOMMENDS APPROVAL of the Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A, amending the Richmond Municipal Code and General Plan; based on the following findings:
1) The facts set forth in the recitals in this Resolution are true and correct and incorporated by reference. The recitals constitute findings in this matter and, together with the agenda report, other written reports, public testimony and other information contained in the record, are an adequate and appropriate evidentiary basis for the actions taken in this Resolution; and
2) The amendments of and adoption to Articles 15.04.104,15.04.201, 15.04.202, 15.04.203,
15.04.607; and Sections 15.04.610.180,15.04.610.360, 15.04.805.040, AND 15.04.806.040 of the Richmond Municipal Code are consistent with the General Plan, Richmond Municipal Code, and applicable federal and state law; and
3) The amendments of and adoption to Articles 15.04.104, 15.04.201, 15.04.202, 15.04.203,
15.04.607; and Sections 15.04.610.180,15.04.610.360, 15.04.805.040, AND 15.04.806.040 of the Richmond Municipal Code will advance the public interest, health, safety, convenience or welfare; and 4) The City prepared an Addendum to the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR, consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, affirming that the analysis contained in the Richmond General Plan 2030 EIR adequately addresses the potential physical impacts associated with implementation of the Richmond Housing Element.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends that the City Council adopt the amendments to Richmond Municipal Code by amending Articles 15.04.104,15.04.201, 15.04.202,15.04.203, 15.04.607; and Sections 15.04.610.180,
15.04.610.360, 15.04.805.040, AND 15.04.806.040 of the Richmond Municipal Code, and amendments to the General Plan, and associated CEQA, in Exhibit A attached to the Agenda Report dated April 2, 2026.
I certify that the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted by the Planning Commission of the City of the City of Richmond at a regular meeting thereof held on April 2, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: Chair Jonathan Harris, Vice-Chair Bruce Brubaker, Secretary Gay Timmons, Shahzaib Shahid, Diana Benitez
Approved:
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NOES; None
ABSTENTIONS: None
ABSENT: Alexander Golovets
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City Attorney