Title
PLN17-0628 - Study Session on Zoning Text Amendments - Applicant: City of Alameda. Study Session on Proposed Text Amendments to the Zoning Regulations (AMC Chapter 30) regarding: 1) adoption of new bird-safe building regulations; 2) adoption of new outdoor lighting regulations; and 3) adoption of new assisted living regulations.
Body
To: Honorable President and
Members of the Planning Board
From: Allen Tai, Planning Services Manager
BACKGROUND
The City of Alameda Zoning Ordinance establishes land use regulations and development standards for the use of land. The purpose of these regulations is to protect public health, safety, and general welfare and ensure that public and private actions related to the use and development of land is consistent with community expectations and priorities as articulated in the City's General Plan. Periodic amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are necessary to align development regulations with policy direction from the City Council and Planning Board.
To date, the Council directed staff to draft ordinances pertaining to the following items:
1. Bird Safe Building Regulations
2. Outdoor Lighting Regulations
3. Assisted Living Regulations
4. Heritage Trees Regulations
5. Short-Term Rental Use Regulations
This staff report presents proposed amendments for Items #1 through #3 above. The remaining are in progress and will be presented to the Board at a 2018 date to be determined.
At the June 25th Planning Board meeting, staff is requesting comments from the Planning Board and the community on the first draft regulations related to Bird Safe Building Design, Dark Skies, and Assisted Living Facilities. Based upon the comments and suggestions received, staff will return at a future date with final draft regulations for final Planning Board consideration and recommendation to City Council.
DISCUSSION
Council Referral - Bird Safe Building Regulations
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