Chapter XXX — DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
30-36 - DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE.[[5]]
Alameda Zoning Code · 2026-06 edition · updated 2026-07-07 · Alameda
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 3027 N.S., § 1, adopted March 1, 2011, amended 30-36 in its entirety and enacted similar provisions as set out herein. The former 30-36 derived from Ord. No. 1716 N.S.; Ord. No. 1983 N.S.; Ord. No. 2599 N.S., § 1; and Ord. No. 2625 N.S., § 1.
30-36.1 - Design Review Staff. ¶
The review of applications required by this article shall be made by the Planning Staff designated by the Planning Director. In those instances where the Planning Director believes an application will generate significant public interest, involve policy issues, or require other entitlements to be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator or Planning Board, the Planning Director shall refer the application to either the Zoning Administrator or the Planning Board for review and action.
(Ord. No. 3027 N.S., § 1, 3-1-2011)
30-36.2 - Notice.
At least ten (10) days before final decision by the Planning Director on a Design Review application, a notice shall be sent to the owners of property located within one hundred (100') feet of the property line of the applying property and prominently posted on the project site regarding the application and the opportunity to comment on the proposed design. Public comments may be submitted to the Planning Department within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the notice. No hearings on Design Review applications are required; however, the Planning Director may refer an application to hearing as provided for in subsection 30-36.1. Applications referred to the Zoning Administrator or Planning Board shall be noticed in conformance with Zoning Administrator or Planning Board noticing procedures.
(Ord. No. 3027 N.S., § 1, 3-1-2011)
30-36.3 - Notice of Decision. ¶
Final action on a Design Review shall be made in writing listing any conditions of approval. A copy of the action shall be mailed to the applicant, provided to the Planning Board at the next regularly scheduled meeting, and to any person or interested party that has requested notice. The date of the final action shall be the date the Notice of Decision is postmarked.
(Ord. No. 3027 N.S., § 1, 3-1-2011)
30-36.4 - Appeals and Calls for Review. ¶
Any person dissatisfied with a final decision of the Planning Director may file an appeal to the Planning Board within ten (10) calendar days from the date the Notice of Decision pursuant to Section 30-25. Failure to file a timely appeal shall result in a waiver of the right to appeal. The appeal shall state in detail the factual basis for the appeal. Appeals shall be heard pursuant to Section 30-25. The decision of the Planning Director may be called for review pursuant to Section 30-25.
(Ord. No. 3027 N.S., § 1, 3-1-2011; Ord. No. 3278 N.S., § 5, 5-5-2020)
30-37 - DESIGN REVIEW REGULATIONS.[[6]]
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Editor's note— Ord. No. 3027, § 2, adopted March 1, 2011, amended 30-37 in its entirety and adopted similar provisions as set out herein. The former 30-37 derived from Ord. No. 1716 N.S.; Ord. No. 1801 N.S.; Ord. No. 1873 N.S.; Ord. No. 1983 N.S.; Ord. No. 2340 N.S.; Ord. No. 2487 N.S.; Ord. No. 2574 N.S., § 2; Ord. No. 2599 N.S., § 1; Ord. No. 2920 N.S., § 35; Ord. No. 2943 N.S. § 15; and Ord. No. 3016 N.S., s;; 1, adopted April 6, 2010.
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▸ Chapter XXX — DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Overview- 30-2 - DEFINITIONS.
- 30-5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS AND EXCEPTIONS.
- 30-6 - SIGN REGULATIONS.
- 30-8 - CONVERSION TO MULTIPLE HOUSES.
- 30-10 - CANNABIS
- 30-11 - FIRING RANGES.
- 30-12 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR BARS AND LIQUOR STORES.
- 30-13 - HAZARD PREVENTION ZONES.
- 30-17 - DENSITY BONUS ORDINANCE
- 30-18 - UNIVERSAL RESIDENTIAL DESIGN.[[3]]
- 30-21 - VARIANCES, USE PERMITS: PROCEDURE.
- 30-23 - CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY.
- 30-26 - FEES.
- 30-36 - DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE.[[5]]
- 30-38 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS.
- 30-73 - PURPOSE AND INTENT.
- 30-74 - DEFINITIONS.
- 30-75 - GENERAL PROVISIONS.
- 30-79 - PARCEL MAPS.
- 30-80 - WAIVER OF PARCEL MAP.
- 30-82 - MAP CORRECTIONS AND AMENDMENTS.
- 30-83 - MINISTERIAL APPROVALS.
- 30-84 - REVERSION TO ACREAGE.
- 30-85 - SUBDIVISION DESIGN STANDARDS.
- 30-87 - ENFORCEMENT.
- 30-93 - DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS.
- 30-95 - ENFORCEMENT.