CITY OF SAN MATEO
CITY OF SAN MATEO
Agenda Report
City Hall
330 W. 20th Avenue
San Mateo CA 94403
www.cityofsanmateo.org
Agenda Number: 2 Section Name: {{section.name}} Account Number: 10-1511 File ID: {{item.tracking_number}} TO: City Council
FROM: Alex Khojikian, City Manager
PREPARED BY: City Clerk's Office
MEETING DATE: December 04, 2023
SUBJECT:
New Objective Design Standards for Multi-Family and Residential Mixed-Use Development – Ordinance Adoption RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Code (Title 27) related to ODS and review processes for multi-family and residential mixed-use projects, and align the fence height standards to match building code standards.
BACKGROUND:
On November 20, 2023, the City Council introduced the attached proposed ordinance (Attachment 1) to amend the Zoning Code (Title 27) related to ODS and review processes for multi-family and residential mixed-use projects, and align the fence height standards to match building code standards. If adopted this ordinance will become effective 30 days after its adoption.
BUDGET IMPACT:
There is no budget impact associated with this ordinance adoption.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
In accordance with California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), adoption of this ordinance is covered by the "common sense exemption" in that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Here, it can be seen with certainty that the proposed amendments create objective design standards and a streamlined review process for small projects up to twenty-five (25) residential dwelling units subject to objective design standards would not cause a physical change in the environment and therefore would not have a significant effect on the environment. Proposals for multi-family or residential mixed-use development will be considered as individual projects and will be evaluated pursuant to CEQA at the time of application submittal.
NOTICE PROVIDED
All meeting noticing requirements were met.
ATTACHMENTS
Att 1 - Proposed Ordinance
STAFF CONTACT
Martin McTaggart, Deputy City Clerk
[email protected]
(650) 522-7044