Earlier editions: 2026-09
Title 8 — PLANNING AND ZONING›Chapter 8.72 — DESIGN REVIEW
Moraga Municipal Code Art. 1 General Provisions
Moraga Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Moraga
Cite as: Moraga Municipal Code Article 1 · Text as of 2026-10-04
8.72.010 - Findings¶
A. Findings. The town council finds that:
The appearance of open spaces, buildings and structures has a material and substantial relationship to the health, safety and general welfare and that properties characterized by one or more of the conditions set forth in subdivision (2) of this subsection affect the health, safety and general welfare of the town;
Neighborhoods can and will deteriorate because of poor planning, neglect of proper design standards, the existence of buildings and structures unsuitable to and incompatible with the character of the neighborhood and the character of the community. This has resulted in the lowering of property values, the discouraging of maintenance and improvement of surrounding properties, has precluded the most appropriate development of other properties in the vicinity, and has impaired the public health, safety and welfare;
The quality of life and stable property values are enhanced by good quality design. The town should take positive steps to encourage quality design in all land use districts.
B. Statement of Policy. It is the policy of the town to prevent deterioration and to preserve and enhance property values, the visual character of the community and the public health, safety and welfare of its citizens.
(Ord. No. 241, § 4(Exh. 1), 9-25-2013)
8.72.020 - Purpose.¶
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the review of the design of projects proposed in all land use districts, including projects that meet thresholds for design review pursuant to Chapter 8.132, Scenic Corridors, Chapter 8.136, Hillside Development, Title 14, Grading, and Chapter 8.88, Signs and Outdoor Advertising, and projects requiring land use review by the planning commission, such as those under Chapter 8.52, MOSO and non-MOSO open space, and variance and conditional use permit regulations. Design control should be the minimum necessary to achieve the objectives of the chapter and the policy of the town.
(Ord. No. 241, § 4(Exh. 1), 9-25-2013; Ord. No. 277, § 2, 4-25-2018)
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