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Public hearing on comprehensive update to the City's Subdivision Ordinance. Consider a recommendation to the City Council to adopt staff-proposed amendments to Sections 30-73 et seq. (Subdivision Regulations) of the Alameda Municipal Code, to implement the 2023-2031 Housing Element, to conform to the Subdivision Map Act and other State law, and to reflect current practice. Environmental Determination: Exempt pursuant to the common-sense exemption, CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
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To: Honorable President and Members of the Planning Board
From: Steven Buckley, Secretary to the Board
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
In furtherance of Housing Element programs and to conform to State law and current practice, Staff has drafted a comprehensive revision of the subdivision ordinance. This public hearing provides an opportunity to review revised documents in response to feedback from the Planning Board and community. The Planning Board is asked to make a recommendation to the City Council.
BACKGROUND
The Planning Board conducted a worksession on October 9, 2023 to discuss staff-proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance and condominium conversion ordinance. The attached ordinance and decision-making table have been revised in response to those comments and further staff analysis. The condominium conversion ordinance revisions, which were presented at the worksession, are still undergoing internal review and are not presented at this meeting.
The Housing Element identifies implementation programs to "Facilitate the approval process for land divisions, lot line adjustments, and/or specific plans or master plans resulting in parcel sizes that enable affordable housing development.. related to the subdivision for projects affordable to lower-income households" and "Review and amend the Alameda Subdivision Ordinance.. to ensure that local subdivision requirements do not establish any additional barriers beyond those already imposed by the California S...
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