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Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 30 (Zoning Ordinance) to Streamline Improvements to Existing Residential Properties and Minor Administrative, Technical, and Clarifying Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Chimneys, Accessory Buildings, Windows, Existing Driveways and Parking, Non-Conforming Setbacks, Home Occupation Signage, and Other Miscellaneous Amendments. [The proposed amendments are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations]. (Community Development 481005) [Not heard October 4, 2016]
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To: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From: Jill Keimach, City Manager
Re: Public Hearing to Consider Introduction of Ordinance Amending the Alameda Municipal Code by Amending Chapter 30 (Zoning Ordinance) to Streamline Improvements to Existing Residential Properties and Minor Administrative, Technical, and Clarifying Revisions to the Zoning Ordinance Regarding Chimneys, Accessory Buildings, Windows, Existing Driveways and Parking, Non-Conforming Setbacks, Home Occupation Signage, and Other Miscellaneous Amendments. [The proposed amendments are categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations to Land Use Limitations]
BACKGROUND
Over the last five years, staff initiated amendments to the Zoning Ordinance in order to align development regulations with policy direction provided by the Planning Board and City Council. These amendments also removed inconsistencies between established regulations and current community expectations for development in Alameda.
The zoning text amendments currently proposed will streamline Planning review to reduce processing time and cost for homeowners on many routine home remodeling projects...
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