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Chapter 17.65 — HBX HOUSING AND BUSINESS MIX COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULATIONS

Oakland Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-09-29 · Oakland

17.65.010 - Title, purpose, and applicability.

The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the HBX Housing and Business Mix Commercial Zones Regulations. This Chapter establishes land use regulations for the HBX-1, HBX-2, HBX-3, and HBX-4 Zones.

The purposes of the Housing and Business Mix (HBX) Zones are to:

A.

Allow for mixed use districts that recognize both residential and business activities;

B.

Establish development standards that allow residential and business activities to compatibly co-exist;

C.

Provide a transition between industrial areas and residential neighborhoods;

D.

Encourage development that respects environmental quality and historic patterns of development;

Foster a variety of small, entrepreneurial, and flexible home-based businesses.

Housing and Business Mix - 1 (HBX-1) Commercial Zone. The HBX-1 Commercial Zone is intended to provide development standards that provide for the compatible coexistence of industrial and heavy commercial activities and medium density residential development. This zone recognizes the equal importance of housing and business.

Housing and Business Mix - 2 (HBX-2) Commercial Zone. The HBX-2 Commercial Zone is intended to provide development standards for areas that have a mix of industrial, certain commercial and medium to high density residential development. This zone recognizes the equal importance of housing and business.

Housing and Business Mix - 3 (HBX-3) Commercial Zone. The HBX-3 Commercial Zone is intended to provide development standards for areas that have a mix of industrial, heavy commercial and higher density residential development. This zone is intended to promote housing with a strong presence of commercial and industrial activities.

Housing and Business Mix - 4 (HBX-4) Commercial Zone. The HBX-4 Commercial Zone is intended to provide development standards for Live/Work, Work/Live, and housing in areas with a strong presence of industrial and heavy commercial activities.

(Ord. No. 13393, § 2(Exh. A), 10-4-2016; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 13060, § 2(Exh. A), 3-1-2011; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.020 - Required design review process.

A.

Except for projects that are exempt from design review as set forth in Section 17.136.025, no Building Facility, Designated Historic Property, Potentially Designated Historic Property, Telecommunications Facility, Sign, or other associated structure shall be constructed, established, or altered in exterior appearance, unless plans for the proposal have been approved pursuant to the design review procedure in Chapter 17.136, and when applicable, the Telecommunications regulations in Chapter 17.128, or the Sign regulations in Chapter 17.104.

B.

Conformance to the "HBX Design Guideline Manual" is required for any change to the exterior of a building that requires a building permit in the HBX Zones.

C.

Where there is a conflict between the design review criteria contained in Section 17.136.070 the design objectives contained in the "HBX Design Guideline Manual" the design objectives in the "HBX Design Guideline Manual" shall prevail.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 13028, § 2(Exh. A), 7-20-2010; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006)

* Editor's Note— The "HBX Design Guidelines Manual," referred to in this Chapter, is incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein by Section 2 of Ordinance 12772. A copy of this manual is kept on file in the Oakland City Hall.

17.65.030 - Permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited activities.

The following table lists the permitted, conditionally permitted, and prohibited activities in the HBX Zones. The descriptions of these activities are contained in Chapter 17.10. A legally constructed facility shall be allowed to contain or be converted to contain any activities listed as permitted in the table below if they meet all applicable regulations.

Table 17.65.01: Permitted, Conditionally Permitted, and Prohibited Activities

"P" designates permitted activities in the corresponding zone.

"C" designates activities that are permitted only upon the granting of a conditional use permit (see Chapter 17.134) in the corresponding zone.

"L" designates activities subject to certain limitations listed at the bottom of the table.

"—" designates uses that are prohibited in the corresponding zone.

Regulations Additional

Activity Regulations HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 HBX-4

Residential Activities

Permanent Residential P P P P 17.65.040

 Residential Care P(L1) P(L1) P(L1) P(L1) 17.103.010

 Supportive Housing P P P P

 Transitional Housing P P P P

17.103.010 Emergency Shelter P(L1)(L2)(L6) P(L1)(L2)(L6) P(1)(L2)(L6) P(L1)(L2)(L6)

17.103.015

 Semi-Transient Residential P P P P 17.103.010

 Bed and Breakfast — — — C 17.10.125

Civic Activities

 Essential Service P(L16) P(L16) P(L16) P(L16)

 Limited Child-Care P P P P

Community Assembly P(L3) P(L3) P(L3) P(L3)

 Recreational Assembly P(L3) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 Community Education C C C C

 Nonassembly Cultural P(L3) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 Administrative P(L3) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 Health Care C C C C

 Special Health Care C(L6) C(L6) C(L6) C(L6) 17.103.020

 Utility and Vehicular C C C C

 Extensive Impact C C C C 17.102.440

Commercial Activities

 General Food Sales P(L3) P(L3) P(L3) P(L3)

 Full-service restaurant P(L5) P(L5) P(L5) P(L3)

 Limited Service Restaurant and Cafe P(L5) P(L5) P(L5) P(L3)

 Fast-Food Restaurant — — — — 17.103.030

 Convenience Market C C C C 17.103.030

 Alcoholic Beverage Sales C C C C 17.103.030

 Mechanical or Electronic Games C C C C

 Medical Service P(L3) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 General Retail Sales P(L3) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 Large-Scale Combined Retail and Grocery Sales — — — —

 Consumer Service P(L3)(L7) P(L7) P(L7) P(L7)

 Consultative and Financial Service P(L3) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 Check Cashier and Check Cashing — — — — 17.103.040

 Consumer Cleaning and Repair Service C C C C

 Consumer Dry Cleaning Plant — C C C

 Group Assembly C(L8) C(L8) C(L8) C(L8)

 Personal Instruction and Improvement Services C P P P

 Administrative P(L3) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 Business, Communication, and Media Service P(L5) P P P

 Broadcasting and Recording Service P P P P

Research Service P(L3)(L9) P(L4)(L9) P(L4)(L9) P(L4)(L9)

 General Wholesale Sales P(L5) P(L4) P(L4) P(L4)

 Transient Habitation — — — C 17.103.050

 Building Material Sales — P(L9)(L10) P(L9)(L10) P(L9)(L10)

 Automotive and other Light Vehicle Sales and — — — — Rental

Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Gas Station —(L11) — — — and Servicing

 Automotive and Other Light Vehicle Repair and —(L11) — — — Cleaning

 Taxi and Light Fleet-Based Service — C C C

 Automotive Fee Parking — — — —

 Animal Boarding C(L15) C(L15) C(L15) C(L15)

 Animal Care C C C C

 Undertaking Service — — — —

Industrial Activities

P(L3)(L9) P(L3)(L9) P(L3)(L9) P(L4)(L9)

 Custom Manufacturing 17.120 (L17) (L17) (L17) (L17)

P(L3)(L9) P(L3)(L9) P(L3)(L9) P(L4)(L9)

 Light Manufacturing 17.120 (L17) (L17) (L17) (L17)

 General Manufacturing — — — —

 Heavy/High Impact Manufacturing — — — —

 Research and Development P(L3)(L9) P(L3)(L9) P(P3)(L9) P(L4)(L9)

 Construction Operations — C(L9)(L10) C(L9)(L10) C(L9)(L10)

 Warehousing, Storage and Distribution-Related

  A. General Warehousing, Storage and C(L9)(L10) P(L3)(L9) P(L3)(L9) P(L3)(L9) Distribution

  B. General Outdoor Storage — C(L15) C(L15) C(L15)

  C. Self- or Mini-Storage — C(L12) C(L12) C(L12)

  D. Container Storage — — — —

  E. Salvage/Junk Yards — — — —

 Regional Freight Transportation — — — —

 Trucking and Truck-Related — — —

 Recycling and Waste-Related

  A. Satellite Recycling Collection Centers — — — —

  B. Primary Recycling Collection Centers — — — —

 Hazardous Materials Production, Storage, and — — — — Waste Management-Related

Agricultural and Extractive Activities

 Plant Nursery C C C C

Limited Agriculture P(L13) P(L13) P(L13) P(L13)

 Extensive Agriculture C(L14) C(L14) C(L14) C(L14)

 Mining and Quarrying Extractive — — — —

Accessory off-street parking serving prohibited activities

Additional activities which are permitted or conditionally permitted in an adjacent zone, on C C C C 17.102.110 lots near the boundary thereof

Limitations on Table 17.65.01:

L1. See Section 17.103.010 for other regulations regarding Residential Care Residential Activities, and Sections 17.103.010 and 17.103.015 for other regulations regarding Emergency Shelter Residential Activities.

L2. Emergency shelters are permitted by-right on properties owned by churches, temples, synagogues, and other similar places of worship approved for Community Assembly Civic Activities; and within the portion of the East 12th Street corridor described in Section 17.103.015(A)(6) and subject to the development standards in Section 17.103.015(B); permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit elsewhere in the zone subject to the standards in Section 17.103.010.

L3. Except for the HBX-1 zoned area near Lowell Street, the total floor area devoted to these activities on any single lot shall only exceed ten thousand (10,000) square feet upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure). For the HBX-1 zoned area near Lowell Street, the total floor area devoted to these activities on any single lot shall only exceed five thousand (5,000) square feet upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

L4. The total floor area devoted to these activities on any single lot shall only exceed twenty-five thousand (25,000) square feet upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

L5. The total floor area devoted to these activities on any single lot shall only exceed three thousand (3,000) square feet upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

L6. No new or expanded Special Health Care Civic Activity shall be located closer than two thousand five hundred (2,500) feet from any other such activity, or five hundred (500) feet from any K-12 school or Licensed Emergency Shelters. See Section 17.103.020 for further regulations regarding Special Health Care Civic Activities.

L7. See Section 17.102.170 for special regulations relating to massage services and Section 17.102.450 for special regulations relating to laundromats.

L8. No new or expanded Adult Entertainment Activity shall be located closer than one thousand (1,000) feet to the boundary of any Residential Zone or three hundred (300) feet from any other Adult Entertainment Activity. See Section 17.102.160 for further regulations regarding Adult Entertainment Activities.

L9. Not including accessory activities, this activity shall take place entirely within an enclosed building. Other outdoor principal activities shall only be permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see

Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

L10. This activity shall only permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

L11. Except for the HBX-1 zoned area near Lowell Street, a nonconforming Automobile and Other Light Vehicle Gas Station and Servicing or Automotive and Other Light Vehicle Repair and Cleaning Commercial Activity in the HBX-1 Zone may be extended, and the facilities accommodating or serving such activity may be altered or otherwise changed upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134) and approval pursuant to the Regular Design Review procedure (see Chapter 17.136). This Conditional Use Permit and Regular Design Review approval may be granted only upon determination that the proposal is adequately buffered from the street and surrounding Residential Activities through landscaping and fencing. See Chapter 17.114 for general regulations regarding nonconforming uses.

L12. All facilities containing Self- or Mini-Storage activities shall meet the following requirements:

a. No more than twenty percent (20%) of the total floor area on a lot shall be occupied by facilities containing Self- or Mini-Storage activities.

b. No facility that includes a Self- or Mini-Storage Activity shall be within the front twenty (20) feet of a building.

c. Projects that include self-storage establishments shall have a minimum fifty percent (50%) of lot frontage occupied by ground floor commercial activities that are not directly associated with the self-storage establishment at the site.

L13. Limited Agriculture is permitted if the activity occupies less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet of land area and any on-site sales occur no more than two (2) times per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. in a temporary movable structure not exceeding two hundred (200) square feet in size; conditionally permitted if the activity is larger in either land area, or in sales area, frequency, or hours of operation (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

L14. Extensive Agriculture is only permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure). In addition to the criteria contained in Section 17.134.050, this activity must meet the following use permit criteria:

1. The proposal will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood in terms of noise, water and pesticide runoff, farming equipment operation, hours of operation, odor, security, and vehicular traffic.

L15. These activities are prohibited when located within six hundred (600) feet of a Residential Zone. When not within six hundred (600) feet of a Residential Zone, these activities are only permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

L16. Community Gardens are permitted if they do not include any livestock production or the cultivation of animals and/or animal products by agricultural methods, except for bee keeping involving no more than three (3) hives.

L17. Commercial kitchen operations that include the retail sale, from the premises, of any type of prepared food or beverage where orders are placed predominantly online or by telephone or mail order, and delivery to customers is provided by motor vehicle shall only be permitted upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure).

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13677, § 4(Exh. A), 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2- 16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13248, § 3(Exh. A), 7-15-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.040 - Permitted and conditionally permitted facilities.

For the purposes of this Chapter only, the following definitions are added as facility types. Definitions for the other facility types listed in the table below are contained in the Oakland Planning Code Chapter 17.10.

A.

Definitions.

"Live/Work" means a room or suite of rooms that are internally connected maintaining a common household that includes: (a) cooking space and sanitary facilities that satisfy the provisions of other applicable codes; and (b) adequate working space reserved for, and regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. A Live/Work unit is intended to accommodate both Residential and Nonresidential Activities.

"Work/Live" means a room or suite of rooms that are internally connected maintaining a common household that includes: (a) cooking space and sanitary facilities that satisfy the provisions of other applicable codes, and (b) adequate working space reserved for, and regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. A Work/Live unit is intended to accommodate a primary Nonresidential Activity with an accessory residential component.

The following table lists regulations relating to certain facilities. The descriptions of these facilities are contained in Chapter 17.10.

"P" indicates that the facility is permitted in the corresponding zone.

"C" indicates that the facility is only permitted upon the granting of a conditional use permit (see Chapter 17.134) in the corresponding zone.

"—" designates uses that are prohibited in the corresponding zone.

Table 17.65.02: Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Facilities

Zones Additional Facility Types HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 Regulations HBX-4

Residential Facilities

 One-Family Dwellings P(L4) P(L3)(L4) P(L3)(L4) C(L3)(L4) 17.103.080

 Two- to Four-Family Dwelling P(L4) P(L4) P(L4) C(L4) 17.103.080

 Multifamily Dwelling P(L4) P(L4) P(L4) C(L4) 17.103.080

 Rooming House P P P C

17.103.080 Vehicular P P(L3) P(L3) C(L3)

17.103.085

 Live/Work P P P P 17.65.160

Nonresidential Facilities

 Enclosed Nonresidential P P P P

 Open Nonresidential C(L2) C(L2) C(L2) C(L2)

 Work/Live P P P P 17.65.150

 Sidewalk Cafe P P P P 17.103.090

 Drive-In Nonresidential P P P C

 Drive-Through Nonresidential C(L1) C(L1) C(L1) C(L1) 17.103.100

Telecommunications Facilities

 Micro Telecommunications C C C C 17.128

 Mini Telecommunications C C C C 17.128

 Macro Telecommunications C C C C 17.128

 Monopole Telecommunications C C C C 17.128

 Tower Telecommunications — — — — 17.128

Sign Facilities

 Residential Signs P P P P 17.104

 Special Signs P P P P 17.104

 Development Signs P P P P 17.104

 Realty Signs P P P P 17.104

 Civic Signs P P P P 17.104

 Business Signs P P P P 17.104

 Advertising Signs — — — — 17.104

Limitations on Table 17.58.02:

L1. No new or expanded Fast-Food Restaurants with Drive-Through Nonresidential Facilities shall be located closer than five hundred (500) feet of an elementary school, park, or playground. See Sections

17.103.030 and 17.103.100 for further regulations regarding Drive-Through Nonresidential Facilities.

L2. No Conditional Use Permit (CUP) is required for Open Nonresidential Facilities to accommodate Civic Activities, Limited Agriculture, seasonal sales, or special events.

L3. In the HBX-2, HBX-3, and HBX-4 Zones, new construction on a vacant lot that is greater than five thousand (5,000) square feet shall only result in a total of one (1) unit on the lot upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134 for the CUP procedure). However, this requirement shall not apply to the expansion of the floor area or other alteration of an existing single One-Family Dwelling.

L4. See Section 17.103.080 and Chapter 17.88 for regulations regarding permitted Accessory Dwelling Units.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13677, § 4(Exh. A), 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 13666, § 3(Exh. A), 11- 16-2021; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13060, § 2(Exh. A), 3-1-2011; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.050 - Reserved.

Editor's note— Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), adopted July 2, 2013, repealed the former Section 17.65.050 in its entirety, which pertained to special regulations for self storage facilities, and derived from Ord. No. 12772, § 1(part), adopted 2006; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009, and Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), adopted March 15, 2011.

17.65.060 - Minimum lot area width and frontage.

The following table contains the minimum lot area, width, and frontage requirements for the zones in this Chapter:

Zones

Standard HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 HBX-4

Minimum lot 2,500 sf. 2,500 sf. 2,500 sf. 3,500 sf. area

Minimum lot 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 35 ft. width mean

Minimum lot 25 ft. 25 ft. 25 ft. 35 ft. frontage

Note: See Sections 17.106.010 and 17.106.020 for exceptions to lot area, width and street frontage regulations. Lots that do not meet the standards described above may be developed if they meet the requirements described in Subsection 17.106.010.A and all other applicable requirements.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29- 2014; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. 12872, § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.070 - Maximum density.

The following table contains the maximum number of living units allowed per lot for the zones in this Chapter:

Living Unit Type Zone

HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 HBX-4

Regular Dwelling Unit 1,000 sf. of lot area per 800 sf. of lot area per 700 sf. of lot area per 700 sf. of lot area per unit unit unit unit

Rooming Unit 500 sf. of lot area per 400 sf. of lot area per 350 sf. of lot area per 350 sf. of lot area per unit unit unit unit

Efficiency Dwelling Unit 500 sf. of lot area per 400 sf. of lot area per 350 sf. of lot area per 350 sf. of lot area per unit unit unit unit

Notes:

1. See Section 17.103.080 for regulations regarding permitted Accessory Dwelling Units; Chapter 17.107 for affordable housing density incentives; and Section 17.106.060 for increased density for senior housing.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13677, § 4(Exh. A), 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 13666, § 3(Exh. A), 11- 16-2021; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006; )

17.65.080 - Maximum Floor Area Ratio.

A.

The following table contains the maximum Floor Area Ratios (FARs) for all structures for the zones in this Chapter:

Standard Zone

HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 HBX-4

Maximum 1.5 2.5 when the lot abuts a street 2.5 permitted; 3.0 may be 2.5 permitted; 3.0 may be Floor Area right-of-way that is less than 80 allowed upon the granting of a allowed upon the granting of a Ratio (FAR) ft. wide; 3.0 other wise. Conditional Use Permit. Conditional Use Permit.

Notes:

1. Under no circumstances shall a project exceed the maximum FARs for all structures listed in this table or the Nonresidential FARs listed in Subsection B.

2. See Section 17.65.090 for how to calculate Floor Area Ratio (FAR) in mixed use projects.

3. A Conditional Use Permit for an FAR of up to 3.0 in the HBX-3 and HBX-4 Zones may only be granted upon determination that the proposal conforms to the general use permit criteria set forth in the Conditional Use Permit procedure in Chapter 17.134 and to the following additional use permit criteria:

a. That the scale of buildings is reduced through the articulation and massing of street facing façades into a series of smaller forms.

b. That the additional Floor Area Ratio does not significantly decrease the solar access of existing adjacent single family homes or duplexes to a degree greater than would be created if the facility were built according to the base FAR.

B.

The following table contains the maximum Floor Area Ratios (FARs) for Nonresidential Facilities for the zones in this Chapter:

Standard Zone

HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 HBX-4

Nonresidential FAR 1.5 2.5 2.5 2.5

Notes:

1. Under no circumstances shall a project exceed the maximum Nonresidential FARs listed in this table or the FARs for all structures listed in Subsection A.

2. See Section 17.65.090 for how to calculate FAR in mixed use projects.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7- 29-2014; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.090 - Maximum density and Floor-Area Ratio for mixed use projects.

A.

This Section shall only apply to the following two (2) types of mixed use projects:

Projects that have at least twenty percent (20%) of its total floor area devoted to Nonresidential Facilities or

Projects that:

a.

Are on lots that are fifty (50) feet wide or less and

b.

Have a minimum fifty percent (50%) of lot frontage occupied by Ground Floor Convenience Sales and Service, General Food Sales, General Retail Sales, and/or General Personal Service Commercial Activities. This commercial floor area must be at least twenty (20) feet deep measured from the building frontage and

be within an enclosed building. Projects on through lots require this minimum fifty percent (50%) on only the longest lot frontage to qualify as a mixed use project for this Section.

B.

For projects described in Subsection A, the maximum number of units permitted on a lot shall not be affected by the nonresidential floor area provided on the same lot. Conversely, for these projects the maximum floor area allowed on a lot shall not be affected by the number of living units provided on the same lot. For projects described in Subsection A, this Subsection supersedes the requirements in Section 17.106.030.

C.

Section 17.106.030.B describes how to calculate maximum density and floor-area ratio for mixed use projects not included in Subsection A.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.100 - Maximum height.

A.

The following table contains the maximum heights for the zones in this Chapter.

Standard Zone

HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 HBX-4

Maximum height 35 ft. 45 ft. when the lot 55 ft. 55 ft. abuts a street right-of-way that is less than 80 ft. wide; 55 ft. when the lot abuts a street right-of-way that is 80 ft. wide or more.

Notes:

1. Buildings shall have a thirty (30) foot maximum height at the setback line associated with any rear or interior side lot line that abut a lot in a RH, RD, or RM Residential Zone. If the principal building on the abutting lot has a height of thirty (30) feet or less, this maximum height shall increase one (1) foot for every foot of distance from this setback line. If the principal building on the abutting lot has a height of greater than thirty (30) feet, the maximum height shall increase two (2) feet for every foot away from this setback line. This increase in allowable height shall not exceed the maximum height allowed in the zone. Also, see Section 17.108.030 for allowed projections above height limits and Section 17.108.020 for increased height limits in certain situations.

2. See Subsection (B) for situations when exceeding these maximum heights may be permitted.

3. On Lowell Street, any building height over thirty (30) feet requires the granting of a conditional use permit (see Chapter 17.134).

B.

Structures that are: 1) on lots adjacent to, or directly across the street from a freeway right-of-way or Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) right-of-way that contains above-ground tracks; and 2) located within the closest one hundred twenty-five (125) feet of the lot from the freeway or BART right-of-way are eligible for a ninety- five (95) foot height limit. This additional height is permitted only upon the granting of a Conditional Use Permit (see Chapter 17.134) and approval pursuant to the Regular design review procedure (see Chapter 17.136) and in conformance with the "Design Guidelines for the HBX Zones" as a whole. In particular, the project shall conform to Guideline 4.6 of that document.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776, § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006; Ord. 12772, § 1 (part), 2006; Ord. No. 13666, § 3(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)

17.65.110 - Minimum yards and courts.

A.

Minimum yards shall be consistent with the adopted "Design Guidelines for the HBX Zones".

B.

A minimum ten (10) foot rear yard depth is required when a rear lot line abuts any portion of a lot in a Residential Zone. Also, see Section 17.108.110 for reduced required rear yard depth next to an alley.

C.

See Section 17.108.080 for the required interior side yard width on a lot containing two (2) or more living units and opposite a legally required living room window.

D.

When the rear yard of a reversed corner lot abuts a key lot that is in an RH, RD, or RM Zone, the required street side yard setback in the rear ten (10) feet of the reversed corner lot is one-half (½) of the minimum front yard required on the key lot, but shall not be required to exceed four (4) feet in width if it would reduce to less than twenty-five (25) feet the buildable width of any corner lot.

E.

Courts. On each lot containing a Residential Facility, courts shall be provided when and as required by Section 17.108.120.

F.

This section shall not apply to Vehicular Residential Facilities, which shall comply with the standards contained in Section 17.103.085.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. No. 13666, § 3(Exh. A), 11-16-2021)

17.65.120 - Minimum usable open space.

The following table contains the minimum usable open space requirements per dwelling unit for the zones in this Chapter:

Zone

HBX-1 HBX-2 HBX-3 HBX-4

100 sf./unit 100 sf./unit 100 sf./unit 100 sf./unit

Notes:

Usable open space is only required on lots with two (2) or more dwelling units, excluding any permitted Accessory Dwelling Units. Each one (1) square foot of private usable open space equals two (2) square feet towards the total usable open space requirement. All usable open space shall meet the standards contained in Chapter 17.126, except that group usable open space may be located anywhere on the lot.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13677, § 4(Exh. A), 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2- 16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008)

17.65.130 - Landscaping, paving, and buffering.

A.

Submittal and approval of a landscaping and buffering plan for the entire site is required for the establishment of a new building facility (see Section 17.09.040 for definition), excluding any permitted Accessory Dwelling Units, and for additions to existing building facilities of over one thousand (1,000) square feet.

Landscaping and buffering that is consistent with the "Design Guidelines for the HBX Zones" as adopted by the City Council;

An automatic system of irrigation for all landscaping shown in the plan;

A minimum of one (1) 15-gallon tree, or substantially equivalent landscaping as approved by the Director of City Planning, for every twenty-five (25) feet of street frontage or portion thereof. On streets with sidewalks where the distance from the face of the curb to the outer edge of the sidewalk is at least six and one-half (6½) feet, the trees shall be street trees to the satisfaction of the City's Tree Division.

At least one (1) 15-gallon tree in the parking lot for every six (6) parking spaces for projects that involve new or existing parking lots of three thousand (3,000) square feet or greater.

A minimum of five (5) feet of landscaping shall be required adjacent to the front and street side property lines for parking lots of three thousand (3,000) square feet or greater. Where parking stalls face into this required area, the width of the required landscaping area shall be increased by two (2) feet unless wheel stops are installed.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13677, § 4(Exh. A), 1-18-2022; Ord. No. 13435, § 4(Exh. A), 5-2- 2017; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776, § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006; Ord. 12772, § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.140 - Outdoor storage.

The outdoor storage of materials shall not exceed sixteen (16) feet in height on a lot. Further, outdoor storage may not be higher than eight (8) feet if both: 1) the storage is within fifteen (15) feet from any property line of a lot containing Residential Activities, and 2) the storage faces any windows of a Residential Facility. Outdoor storage may also not be higher than eight (8) feet if it is within fifteen (15) feet from the front property line. The height of all outdoor storage shall also be restricted according to the Fire Code regulations. Sites with outdoor storage shall be screened in conformance with the adopted "Design Guidelines for the HBX Zones".

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7- 29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772, § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.150 - Special regulations for HBX Work/Live units.

A.

Definitions. The following definitions apply to this Chapter only:

In the HBX-4 Zone, an "HBX Work/Live unit" shall be considered a Commercially/Industrially Oriented Joint Living and Working Quarter under the Building Code. Any building permit plans for the construction or establishment of HBX Work/Live units in the HBX-4 Zone shall: (a) clearly state that the proposal includes Commercially/Industrially Oriented Joint Living and Working Quarters, and (b) label such units as Commercially/Industrially Oriented Joint Living and Working Quarters. This requirement is to assure the City applies building codes that allow a certain level of industrial activities in HBX-4 Work/Live units.

In the HBX-1, HBX-2, and HBX-3 Zones, an "HBX Work/Live unit" means a room or suite of rooms that are internally connected maintaining a common household that includes: (1) cooking space and sanitary facilities that satisfy the provisions of other applicable codes, and (2) adequate working space reserved for, and regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. An HBX Work/Live unit in the HBX-1, HBX-2,

and HBX-3 Zones accommodates both Residential and Nonresidential Activities, but emphasizes the accommodation of commercial activities. Such HBX Work/Live units shall meet all applicable regulations contained in this Section.

B.

The establishment of an HBX Work/Live unit is permitted in the HBX Zones if it meets and is consistent with the regulations and definitions contained in this Section.

C.

In the HBX-1, HBX-2, and HBX-3 Zones, regulations in this Section do not supersede regulations contained in Section 17.102.190 relating to the conversion of buildings originally designed for commercial or industrial activities into joint living and working quarters. In the HBX-4 Zone, however, regulations in this Chapter relating to HBX Work/Live units shall supersede the regulations contained in Section 17.102.190.

D.

Activity, parking, bicycle parking, loading, open space, and unit size standards. The following table contains the activities allowed in an HBX Work/Live unit; the minimum size of an HBX Work/Live unit; and the parking, loading, and open space required for each HBX Work/Live unit:

Standard Requirement Note

Activities allowed Same permitted and conditionally permitted activities as described in Section 17.65.030 and any in an HBX activity that would qualify as a home occupation in a Residential Facility (See Chapter 17.112) Work/Live unit

One (1) parking space per unit, except that no parking shall be required if located within one-half (½)

Required parking 1, 4 mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code.

With private garage for each unit: Without private garage for each unit:

One (1) long-term space for each four (4) units; Required bicycle One (1) short-term space for each 20 units; minimum requirement is two (2) long-term 2, 4 parking minimum requirement is two (2) short-term spaces. One (1) short-term space for each 20 spaces. units; minimum requirement is two (2) short-term spaces.

Square feet of facility Requirement 4

Less than 50,000 square feet No berth required

50,000—149,999 square feet One (1) berth

Required loading 150,000 square feet or more Two (2) berths

Residential Not applicable because HBX Work/Live units are
Density Nonresidential Facilities.

Required usable 75 square feet of usable open space per unit 3 open space

Minimum size of No individual unit shall be less than eight hundred (800) square feet of floor area unit

Notes:

1. See Chapter 17.116 for other off-street parking standards.

2. See Chapter 17.117 for other bicycle parking standards.

3. No additional open space is required for newly established HBX Work/Live units located entirely within an existing facility. However, if the amount of open space on the lot equals or is less than required, then that existing amount must be preserved with the establishment of new HBX Work/Live units. If there is more open space on the lot than required, then the amount of open space can be reduced to the minimum required. Each one (1) square foot of private usable open space equals two (2) square feet towards the total usable open space requirement. Also, all required usable open space shall meet the usable open standards contained in Chapter 17.126, except that all usable open space for HBX Work/Live units may be provided above ground.

4. Parking and loading standards apply to new construction and additions only. For conversion of existing buildings, maintaining existing parking and loading is required to at least these minimum standards.

E.

Each new HBX Work/Live unit shall qualify as at least one of the following Unit Types:

Unit Type Maximum Special requirements Separation between residential and residential nonresidential floor area floor area (percent of total floor area)

Type 1 One-third In the HBX-4 Zone, all remaining floor area to Nonresidential floor area and residential floor be used for the primary Nonresidential Activity. area shall be located on separate floors (including mezzanines) or be separated by an interior wall (see Note 1, below, for an exception for kitchens).

Type 2 45 percent There must be two entrances into the ground Nonresidential floor area and residential floor floor units - one adjacent to the residential area shall be located on separate floors space and the other adjacent to the (including mezzanines) or be separated by an nonresidential space; the nonresidential interior wall (see Note 1, below, for an ground floor entrance must be clearly exception for kitchens). designated as a business entrance separate from the residential entrance and be directly accessible by the public.

Type 3 55 percent 1. The majority of the nonresidential floor area Nonresidential floor area and residential floor for the ground floor units must be at a public area shall be located on separate floors street level and directly accessible to the (including mezzanines), or be separated by an street; and interior wall (see Note 1, below, for an 2. The ground floor units must have a clearly exception for kitchens). designated business entrance.

Notes:

1. In Types 1, 2, and 3, a kitchen may be open to non-residential floor area if it is adjacent to and directly accessible from residential floor area or stairs that lead to residential floor area. Counters, cabinets, sink and appliances and the floor area

that is four (4) feet in front of these items shall be considered residential floor area.

2. Except as indicated for the HBX-4 Zone, see Section 17.102.190 for regulations regarding converting facilities originally designed for industrial or commercial occupancy to Joint Living and Working Quarters.

F.

For HBX work/live units, residential and nonresidential floor areas shall be designated according to the following standards:

Residential floor area shall be considered areas containing bedrooms, sleeping areas, and kitchens (not including kitchenettes).

Nonresidential floor area shall include floor areas designated for working.

The floor area of stairs and balconies shall not be considered floor area for the purpose of this Subsection.

The floor area between residential rooms that will commonly be used for residential activities and foot traffic such as the corridors and areas between bedrooms, kitchens, residentially designated bathrooms, and other similar areas shall be considered residential floor area.

The floor area of bathrooms shall be counted as residential or nonresidential based on whether it is most conveniently accessed from the residential or nonresidential portion of the unit. If there is only one (1) bathroom in the unit, one-half (½) of the bathroom shall be considered residential floor area and one-half (½) shall be considered nonresidential floor area;

In kitchens open to non-residential floor area, counters, cabinets, sink and appliances and the floor area that is four (4) feet in front of these items shall be considered residential floor area.

If any part of a loft or mezzanine is designated as residential space, then the entire loft or mezzanine space shall be considered residential floor area.

The Planning Director shall determine the floor area designation when the above standards do not clearly apply.

G.

Each ground floor HBX work/live unit shall have at least one (1) public entrance that is directly adjacent to nonresidential floor area. A visitor traveling through this business entrance shall not be required to pass through any residential floor area in order to enter into the nonresidential area of the unit.

H.

Each unit shall contain at least one (1) tenant that operates a business within that unit. That tenant shall possess a valid and active City of Oakland Business Tax Certificate to operate a business out of the unit.

I.

For any HBX Work/Live unit, a statement of disclosure shall be: (1) provided to prospective owners or tenants before a unit or property is rented, leased, or sold; and (2) in any covenant, conditions, and restrictions associated with a facility. This statement of disclosure shall contain the following acknowledgments:

The unit is in a Nonresidential Facility that allows commercial and/or light industrial activities that may generate odors, truck traffic, vibrations, noise and other impacts at levels and during hours that residents may find disturbing.

Each unit shall contain at least one (1) tenant that operates a business within that unit. This tenant must possess an active City of Oakland Business Tax Certificate for the operation out of the unit.

J.

Each building with an HBX work/live unit shall contain a sign that: (1) is permanently posted; (2) is at a common location where it can be frequently seen by all tenants such as a mailbox, lobby, or entrance area; (3) is made of durable material; and (4) has a minimum dimension of nine (9) by eleven (11) inches and lettering at least one-half (½) an inch tall. This sign shall contain the following language; "This development contains work/live units. As such, please anticipate the possibility of odors, truck traffic, noise or other impacts at levels and hours that residents may find disturbing." Further, City of Oakland regulations require that each unit have a tenant that: (1) operates a business from that unit, and (2) possesses an active City of Oakland Business Tax Certificate for this business.

K.

HBX Work/Live units are Nonresidential Facilities and counted towards the nonresidential floor area ratio, not the residential density.

L.

Design Review requirement. Establishment of an HBX Work/Live unit shall conform to the design review criteria set forth in Chapter 17.136, and if Regular Design Review is applicable, to all of the following

additional criteria:

That the exterior of a new building containing primarily HBX Work/Live units has a commercial or industrial appearance. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, the use of nonresidential building styles or other techniques.

That a building containing HBX Work/Live units has Nonresidential Activities and nonresidential floor area on the ground floor or level and at street fronting elevations.

That units on the ground floor or level of a building have nonresidential floor area that is directly accessible from and oriented towards the street.

That units on the ground floor or level of a building have a business presence on the street. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, providing storefront style windows, roll-up doors, a business door oriented towards the street, a sign or other means that identifies the business on the door and elsewhere, a prominent ground floor height, or other techniques.

That the layout of nonresidential floor areas within a unit provides a functional open area for working activities.

That the floor and site plan for the project include an adequate provision for the delivery of items required for a variety of businesses. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

a.

Service elevators designed to carry and move oversized items;

b.

Stairwells wide and/or straight enough to deliver large items;

c.

Loading areas located near stairs and/or elevators; and

d.

Wide corridors for the movement of oversized items.

That the floor and site plan for the project provide units that are easily identified as businesses and conveniently accessible by clients, employees, and other business visitors.

(Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13518, § 4(Exh. A), 2-5- 2019; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. No. 12999, § 4(Exh. A), 3-16-2010; Ord. No. 12939, § 4(Exh. A), 6-16-2009; Ord. 12899 § 4, Exh. A (part), 2008; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776, § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006; Ord. 12772, § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.160 - Special regulations for HBX Live/Work units.

A.

Definition. "HBX Live/Work unit" means a room or suite of rooms that are internally connected maintaining a common household that includes: (1) cooking space and sanitary facilities that satisfy the provisions of other applicable codes; and (2) adequate working space reserved for, and regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. An HBX live/work unit accommodates both Residential and Nonresidential Activities. An HBX live/work unit meets all applicable regulations contained in this Section.

B.

The establishment of an HBX Live/Work unit is permitted in the HBX Zones if it meets and is consistent with the regulations and definitions contained in this Section.

C.

In the HBX-1, HBX-2, and HBX-3 Zones, regulations in this Section do not supersede regulations contained in Section 17.102.190 relating to the conversion of buildings originally designed for commercial or industrial activities into joint living and working quarters. In the HBX-4 Zone, however, regulations in this Chapter relating to HBX Live/Work units shall supersede the regulations contained in Section 17.102.190.

D.

Activity, parking, bicycle parking, loading, open space, and unit size standards. The following table contains the activities allowed in an HBX Live/Work unit, required off-street auto parking, required bicycle parking, the minimum size of an HBX Live/Work unit, and the loading and open space for each HBX Live/Work unit:

Standard Requirement Note

Activities allowed Same permitted and conditionally permitted activities as described in Section 17.65.030 and any in an HBX activity that would qualify as a home occupation in a Residential Facility (See Chapter 17.112) Live/Work unit

Required parking One (1) parking space per unit, except that no parking shall be required if located within one-half (½) 1, 4 mile of a major transit stop, as defined in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code. See Chapter 17.116 for other off-street parking standards.

Required bicycle With private garage for each unit: Without private garage for each unit: parking

One (1) short-term space for each 20 units; One (1) long-term space for each four (4) units; 2, 4 minimum requirement is two (2) short-term minimum requirement is two (2) long-term spaces. spaces. One (1) short-term space for each 20 units; minimum requirement is two (2) short-term spaces.

Required loading Square feet of facility Requirement

Less than 50,000 square feet No berth required 3, 4

50,000—149,999 square feet One (1) berth

150,000 square feet or more Two (2) berths

Permitted density Same as Section 17.65.070

Required usable Same as Section 17.65.120 open space

Notes:

1. See Chapter 17.116 for other off-street parking standards.

2. See Chapter 17.117 for other bicycle parking standards.

3. Chapter 17.116 contains other off-street loading standards. However, for new construction, the minimum height or length of a required berth listed in Chapter 17.116 may be reduced upon the granting of Design Review approval (see Chapter 17.136), and upon determination that such smaller dimensions are ample for the size and type of trucks or goods that will be foreseeably involved in the loading operations of the activity served. This design review requirement shall supersede the requirement stated in Section 17.116.220.

4. Parking and loading standards shall apply to new construction and additions only. No additional parking or loading is required for HBX Live/Work units within an existing building. For conversion of existing buildings, maintaining the amount of existing parking and loading is required to at least these minimum standards. If there is more parking or loading spaces on the lot than required, then each can be reduced to the minimum required.

E.

The amount of floor area in an HBX Live/Work unit designated for and devoted to residential is not restricted.

F.

Any building permit plans for the construction of HBX Live/Work units shall: (1) clearly state that the proposal includes live/work facilities, and (2) label the units intended to be live/work units. This requirement is to assure the City applies building codes appropriate for a live/work facility.

G.

For any HBX Live/Work Facility a statement of disclosure shall be: (1) provided to prospective owners or tenants before a unit or property is rented, leased, or sold, and (2) in any covenant, conditions, and restrictions associated with a facility. This statement of disclosure shall contain an acknowledgment that the property is in a facility that allows commercial and/or light industrial activities that may generate odors,

truck traffic, vibrations, noise and other impacts at levels and during hours that residents may find disturbing.

H.

Each building with an HBX Live/Work unit shall contain a sign that: (1) is permanently posted; (2) is at a common location where it can be frequently seen by all tenants such as a mailbox, lobby, or entrance area; (3) is made of durable material; and (4) has a minimum dimension of nine by eleven inches and lettering at least one-half an inch tall. This sign shall contain the following language: "This development contains Live/Work units. As such, please anticipate the possibility of odors, truck traffic, noise or other impacts at levels and hours that residents may find disturbing."

I.

HBX Live/Work units are Residential Facilities, shall be counted towards the residential density, not the nonresidential floor area ratio, and may create "conversion rights" under the City's condominium conversion ordinance, Chapter 16.36. The same requirements contained in the City's condominium conversion ordinance that relate to residential units shall apply to HBX Live/Work units.

J.

Design Review requirement. Establishment of an HBX Work/Live unit shall conform to the design review criteria set forth in Chapter 17.136, and if Regular Design Review is applicable, to all of the following additional criteria:

That the layout of nonresidential floor areas within a unit provides a functional and bona fide open area for working activities;

That, where appropriate for the type of businesses anticipated in the development, the floor and site plan for the project include an adequate provision for the delivery of items required for a variety of businesses. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, the following:

a.

Service elevators designed to carry and move oversized items;

b.

Stairwells wide and/or straight enough to deliver large items;

c.

Loading areas located near stairs and/or elevators; and

d.

Wide corridors for the movement of oversized items.

(Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 13763 § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16- 2024; Ord. No. 13518, § 4(Exh. A), 2-5-2019; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. 12899 § 4, Exh. A (part), 2008; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776, § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006; Ord. 12772, § 1 (part), 2006)

17.65.170 - Special regulations for Planned Unit Developments.

A.

Planned Unit Developments. Large integrated developments in the HBX Zones shall be subject to the Planned Unit Development (PUD) regulations in Chapter 17.142 if they exceed the sizes specified therein. In developments which are approved pursuant to said regulations, certain uses may be permitted in addition to those otherwise allowed in the HBX Zones, and certain of the other regulations applying in said zones may be waived or modified. The normally required design review process may also be waived for developments at the time of initial granting of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit. Unless otherwise specified in the PUD permit, any future changes within the Planned Unit Development shall be subject to applicable design review regulations.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7- 29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772 § 1 (part), 2006; Ord. No. 13677, § 4(Exh. A), 1-18-2022)

Editor's note— Ord. No. 13677, § 4(Exh. A), adopted Jan. 18, 2022, amended the title of § 17.65.170 to read as herein set out. The former § 17.65.170 title pertained to special regulations for Mini-Lot and Planned Unit Developments.

17.65.180 - Other zoning provisions.

A.

Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided as prescribed in the off-street parking and loading requirements in Chapter 17.116.

B.

Bicycle Parking. Bicycle parking shall be provided as prescribed in the bicycle parking regulations in Chapter 17.117.

C.

Home Occupations. Home occupations shall be subject to the applicable provisions of the home occupation regulations in Chapter 17.112.

D.

Nonconforming Uses. Nonconforming uses and changes therein shall be subject to the nonconforming use regulations in Chapter 17.114.

E.

General Provisions. The general exceptions and other regulations set forth in Chapter 17.102 shall apply in the HBX Zones.

F.

Recycling Space Allocation Requirements. The regulations set forth in Chapter 17.118 shall apply in the HBX Zones.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13251, § 5(Exh. A), 7-29-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2- 2013; Ord. No. 13064, § 2(Exh. A), 3-15-2011; Ord. 12884 § 2 (part), 2008; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12772, § 1 (part), 2006)

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  67. Article VI — Electronic Filing and Recordkeeping Requirements
  68. Article VII — Violations Related to Enforcement
  69. Article VIII — Agency Responsibility and Authority
  70. Article VIII — Enforcement
  71. Article IX — Miscellaneous Provisions
  72. Chapter 3.13 — LIMITED PUBLIC FINANCING ACT OF 2024
  73. Article III — Election Campaign Fund
  74. Article IV — Eligibility for Public Financing
  75. Article V — Disbursement of Public Financing
  76. Chapter 3.14 — OAKLAND FALSE ENDORSEMENT IN CAMPAIGN LITERATURE
  77. Article III — Prohibition on False Endorsements
  78. Article IV — Enforcement
  79. Article V — Miscellaneous
  80. Article I — Findings and Purpose.
  81. Article III — Agency Duties
  82. Article IV — Democracy Dollars
  83. Article V — Limits and Restrictions
  84. Article VI — Enforcement
  85. Article VII — Miscellaneous
  86. Chapter 3.16 — CONFLICT OF INTEREST CODE
  87. Chapter 3.20 — THE CITY OF OAKLAND LOBBYIST REGISTRATION ACT
  88. Article II — Definitions and Interpretation of This Act
  89. Article III — Registration of Lobbyists
  90. Article IV — Disclosure of Lobbying Activities
  91. Article V — Prohibitions
  92. Article VI — Enforcement and Penalties
  93. Title 4 — REVENUE AND FINANCE
  94. Article I — General Provisions and Definitions
  95. Article II — Issuance of Bonds
  96. Article III — Miscellaneous Provisions
  97. Chapter 4.52 — SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE DISTRIBUTION TAX
  98. Chapter 4.54 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND INFRASTRUCTURE BOND LAW
  99. Article III — Miscellaneous Bond Provisions
  100. Article IV — Anti-Displacement and Affordable Housing Bond Law…
  101. Chapter 4.56 — VACANT PROPERTY TAX
  102. Chapter 4.58 — OAKLAND ZOO ANIMAL CARE, EDUCATION AND IMPROVEM…
  103. Title 5 — BUSINESS TAXES, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS
  104. Article II — UDCB Permit Requirement and Process
  105. Article III — Standards and Requirements
  106. Article IV — Code Enforcement
  107. Article V — Noticing Procedure for Removal
  108. Chapter 5.20 — CLOSE-OUT SALES
  109. Chapter 5.22 — DANCE HALLS
  110. Chapter 5.24 — FILMING PERMITS
  111. Chapter 5.26 — FIREARMS DEALERS
  112. Chapter 5.28 — FLYING FIELDS, HELIPORTS AND HELISTOPS
  113. Chapter 5.30 — FOR-HIRE VEHICLES
  114. Chapter 5.32 — FRANCHISES
  115. Chapter 5.33 — HOME MORTGAGE LENDING
  116. Chapter 5.34 — HOTEL RATES AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
  117. Chapter 5.36 — MASSAGE ESTABLISHMENT AND MASSAGE THERAPISTS
  118. Chapter 5.38 — MATTRESSES
  119. Chapter 5.40 — MECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC GAMES
  120. Chapter 5.42 — MINIATURE GOLF COURSES
  121. Chapter 5.43 — OAKLAND ARTISAN MARKETPLACE
  122. Chapter 5.44 — OUTDOOR AMUSEMENT CENTERS
  123. Chapter 5.46 — PAWNBROKERS, SECONDHAND DEALERS, SCRAP DEALERS …
  124. Chapter 5.48 — PEDDLERS AND SOLICITORS
  125. Chapter 5.50 — POOL ROOMS AND BOWLING ALLEYS
  126. Chapter 5.51 — FOOD VENDING PROGRAM
  127. Article II — Standards and Requirements
  128. Article III — Enforcement, Revocation and Abatement
  129. Chapter 5.52 — PRIVATE PATROL SERVICES AND PRIVATE WATCHMAN
  130. Chapter 5.54 — RENDERING
  131. Chapter 5.56 — RIDING ACADEMIES
  132. Chapter 5.58 — SCHOOL STORES
  133. Chapter 5.60 — SKATING RINKS
  134. Chapter 5.62 — STREET CARS
  135. Chapter 5.64 — TAXICABS
  136. Chapter 5.66 — THEATERS
  137. Chapter 5.68 — TRAMPOLINE CENTERS
  138. Chapter 5.70 — MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS REGULATIONS
  139. Chapter 5.72 — RECREATIONAL VEHICLE ON UNDEVELOPED PROPERTY PI…
  140. Chapter 5.80 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS DISPENSARY PERMITS
  141. Chapter 5.81 — MEDICAL AND ADULT-USE CANNABIS CULTIVATION, MAN…
  142. Chapter 5.90 — SKATE PARK FACILITIES
  143. Chapter 5.91 — LICENSURE OF TOBACCO RETAILERS
  144. Chapter 5.92 — CITY MINIMUM WAGE, SICK LEAVE, AND OTHER EMPLOY…
  145. Chapter 5.93 — HOTEL MINIMUM WAGE AND WORKING CONDITIONS
  146. Chapter 5.95 — HOSPITALITY AND TRAVEL WORKER RIGHT TO RECALL
  147. Chapter 5.96 — GROCERY WORKER HAZARD PAY
  148. Chapter 5.97 — CAP ON THE COMMISSIONS, CHARGES, AND FEES OF FO…
  149. Title 6 — ANIMALS
  150. Title 8 — HEALTH AND SAFETY
  151. Article I — Purpose and Introductory Sections
  152. Article II — Graffiti Public Nuisance and Unlawful
  153. Article III — Graffiti Abatement
  154. Article IV — Municipal Code Liability, Remedies, and Penalties…
  155. Article V — Sale of Graffiti Implements to Minors
  156. Article VI — State Graffiti Laws
  157. Article VII — Graffiti Abatement Funding and Rewards
  158. Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
  159. Article IX — Miscellaneous
  160. Article I — Findings and Purposes
  161. Article III — Illegal Dumping and Littering as Unlawful and Pu…
  162. Article IV — Administrative, Civil, and Criminal Liabilities a…
  163. Article V — Special Liabilities and Responsibilities
  164. Article VI — Community Service
  165. Article VII — Reward Fund
  166. Article VIII — Administrative Appeals
  167. Article IX — Miscellaneous Sections
  168. Chapter 8.12 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
  169. Chapter 8.14 — MEAT
  170. Chapter 8.16 — MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS
  171. Chapter 8.18 — NUISANCES
  172. Chapter 8.19 — WOOD-BURNING APPLIANCES
  173. Chapter 8.20 — PAY TELEPHONES
  174. Chapter 8.21 — AUTOMATED PURCHASING MACHINES
  175. Chapter 8.22 — RESIDENTIAL RENT ADJUSTMENTS AND EVICTIONS
  176. Article I — Residential Rent Adjustment Program
  177. Article II — Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance (Measure EE)
  178. Article III — Terminating Tenancy to Withdraw Residential Rent…
  179. Article IV — Rent Program Service Fee
  180. Article V — Tenant Protection Ordinance
  181. Article VI — TENANT MOVE OUT AGREEMENT ORDINANCE
  182. Article VII — UNIFORM RESIDENTIAL TENANT RELOCATION ORDINANCE
  183. Article VIII — RELOCATION PAYMENTS FOR OWNER OR RELATIVE MOVE-…
  184. Article IX — Equitable Access to Low-Income ("EQUAL") Housing …
  185. Chapter 8.24 — PROPERTY BLIGHT
  186. Chapter 8.25 — RONALD V. DELLUMS AND SIMBARASHE SHERRY FAIR CH…
  187. Chapter 8.26 — SCRAP YARD ABATEMENT PROCEDURES
  188. Chapter 8.28 — SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL AND RECYCLING
  189. Chapter 8.30 — SMOKING
  190. Chapter 8.32 — TOBACCO PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION RESTRICTIONS
  191. Chapter 8.36 — SWIMMING POOLS
  192. Chapter 8.38 — SANITATION
  193. Chapter 8.40 — MISCELLANEOUS HEALTH AND SAFETY REGULATIONS
  194. Chapter 8.42 — CERTIFIED UNIFIED PROGRAM AGENCY (CUPA)
  195. Chapter 8.44 — SECURITY FOR EVENTS AT THE OAKLAND-ALAMEDA COUN…
  196. Chapter 8.46 — MEDICAL CANNABIS
  197. Chapter 8.48 — VEHICLE-BASED SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS
  198. Chapter 8.50 — EMERGENCY SERVICES ORGANIZATION AND DISASTER CO…
  199. Chapter 8.52 — ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE FACILITIES
  200. Chapter 8.54 — FORECLOSED AND DEFAULTED RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY R…
  201. Article I — Intent
  202. Article III — Registration
  203. Article IV — Inspection, Maintenance, and Security Requirements
  204. Article V — Enforcement
  205. Article VI — Appeal
  206. Chapter 8.56 — EMERGENCY RESPONSE SERVICES FEES PROGRAM
  207. Article I — Title and Purpose
  208. Article III — Scope and Exclusions
  209. Article IV — Registration, Inspection, and Abatement
  210. Chapter 8.60 — PROHIBITION ON THE STORING AND HANDLING OF COAL…
  211. Article II — Miscellaneous
  212. Chapter 8.62 — REGULATIONS ESTABLISHING PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AN…
  213. Chapter 8.64 — PROHIBITION ON COMBUSTION ENGINE-POWERED LEAF B…
  214. Chapter 8.66 — COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDER CHOICE ORDINANCE
  215. Chapter 8.68 — REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF A COVID-19 VACCINATION …
  216. Chapter 8.70 — NUISANCE VESSELS ON OAKLAND WATERS
  217. Chapter 8.72 — ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE IN RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS
  218. Title 9 — PUBLIC PEACE, MORALS AND WELFARE
  219. Article I — Dangerous Weapons
  220. Article II — Firearms and Weapons Violence Prevention
  221. Article III — Prohibition on the Sale of Saturday Night Specia…
  222. Article V — Prohibition on the Sale of Compact Handguns
  223. Article VI — Tools of Violence and Vandalism at Demonstrations
  224. Article VII — Privately Manufactured Firearms, Unfinished Fram…
  225. Chapter 9.37 — UNSECURED FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION IN UNATTENDED…
  226. Chapter 9.38 — POSSESSION OF LARGE-CAPACITY MAGAZINES
  227. Chapter 9.39 — SAFE STORAGE OF FIREARMS IN A RESIDENCE
  228. Chapter 9.40 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON AIDS
  229. Chapter 9.44 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON SEXUAL ORIENTATION
  230. Chapter 9.45 — DISCRIMINATION BASED ON DIVERSE FAMILY AND RELA…
  231. Chapter 9.48 — HOUSING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF CHILDREN
  232. Chapter 9.52 — SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS
  233. Chapter 9.56 — NUISANCE VEHICLES
  234. Article II — Procedures After Impoundment
  235. Article III — Miscellaneous
  236. Chapter 9.58 — LOITERING FOR THE PURPOSE OF ENGAGING IN ILLEGA…
  237. Chapter 9.60 — SLAVERY ERA DISCLOSURE
  238. Chapter 9.64 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF SU…
  239. Chapter 9.65 — REGULATIONS ON CITY'S ACQUISITION AND USE OF MI…
  240. Chapter 9.72 — CITY PARTICIPATION IN FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT A…
  241. Title 10 — VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
  242. Article I — Traffic Administration
  243. Article II — Enforcement and Obedience to Traffic Regulations
  244. Article III — Penalties
  245. Chapter 10.12 — TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES
  246. Chapter 10.16 — MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC CONTROL REGULATIONS
  247. Chapter 10.17 — MOTORIZED SCOOTERS AND POCKET BIKES
  248. Chapter 10.18 — DOCKLESS VEHICLE SHARE PROGRAM
  249. Chapter 10.20 — SPEED LIMITS
  250. Chapter 10.24 — PEDESTRIANS
  251. Chapter 10.28 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING GENERALLY
  252. Chapter 10.32 — STOPPING, STANDING AND PARKING IN SPECIFIC STR…
  253. Chapter 10.36 — PARKING METER ZONES
  254. Chapter 10.40 — STOPPING FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING ONLY
  255. Chapter 10.44 — RESIDENTIAL PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM
  256. Chapter 10.45 — INTERIM MIXED USE PERMIT PARKING PROGRAM FOR T…
  257. Chapter 10.48 — PARKING FINES
  258. Chapter 10.52 — COMMERCIAL VEHICLES AND VEHICLE SIZE AND WEIGH…
  259. Chapter 10.53 — EXTRALEGAL LOAD TRANSPORTATION PERMITS
  260. Chapter 10.56 — AIRPORT GROUND TRAFFIC REGULATIONS
  261. Chapter 10.57 — OAKLAND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 200-YARD MARINE …
  262. Chapter 10.60 — VISION OBSCUREMENT AT INTERSECTIONS
  263. Chapter 10.64 — ABANDONED, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR INOPERATIVE …
  264. Chapter 10.68 — EMPLOYER-BASED TRIP REDUCTION PROGRAM
  265. Chapter 10.70 — SOUTHEAST OAKLAND AREA TRAFFIC IMPACT FEE
  266. Article II — Payment of Fees
  267. Article III — Credits and Reimbursements
  268. Article IV — Fee Protests, Appeals, and Adjustments
  269. Chapter 10.71 — FREE-FLOATING ZONE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHAR…
  270. Chapter 10.72 — DEDICATED SPACE PERMIT PROGRAM FOR CAR SHARING…
  271. Chapter 10.74 — SIDESHOWS
  272. Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
  273. Article I — Assemblies
  274. Article II — Parades
  275. Chapter 12.50 — NEWSRACKS—CITY-WIDE CONTROLS
  276. Chapter 12.52 — SIDEWALK BENCHES
  277. Chapter 12.56 — SOUND AMPLIFICATION EQUIPMENT
  278. Chapter 12.60 — BICYCLES
  279. Chapter 12.61 — VULNERABLE ROAD AND SIDEWALK USER PROTECTION
  280. Article I — Generally
  281. Article II — Park Permits
  282. Title 13 — PUBLIC SERVICES
  283. Article I — Title, Purpose and General Provisions
  284. Article II — Discharge Regulations and Requirements
  285. Article III — Inspection and Enforcement
  286. Article IV — Coordination with Other Programs
  287. Article V — Appeals and Fees
  288. Title 14 — SIGNS
  289. Title 15 — BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
  290. Article I — General Administrative Amendments
  291. Part 1 — Administrative Amendments to the California Administr…
  292. Part 2 — Administrative Amendments to the California Building …
  293. Part 2.5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Residen…
  294. Part 3 — Administrative Amendments to the California Electrica…
  295. Article 110-35 — SAFETY
  296. Part 4 — Administrative Amendments to the California Mechanica…
  297. Part 5 — Administrative Amendments to the California Plumbing …
  298. Part 7 — Administrative Amendments to the California Wildland …
  299. Part 8 — Administrative Amendments to the California Historica…
  300. Part 10 — Administrative Amendments to the California Existing…
  301. Part 12 — Administrative Amendments to the California Referenc…
  302. Part 1 — Reserved
  303. Part 2 — California Building Code Non-Administrative Technical…
  304. Chapter 16B — PRIVATE DRIVEWAY ACCESS BRIDGES
  305. Chapter 18B — GRADING, EXCAVATIONS, AND FILLS
  306. Part 2.5 — California Residential Code Non-Administrative (Tec…
  307. Part 3 — California Electrical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
  308. Part 4 — California Mechanical Code Non-Administrative (Techni…
  309. Part 5 — California Plumbing Code Non-Administrative (Technica…
  310. Part D — Disposal of Rainwater Drainage
  311. Part 7 — California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Non-Administ…
  312. Part 8 — California Historical Building Code Non-Administrativ…
  313. Part 10 — California Existing Building Code Non-Administrative…
  314. Part 12 — California Referenced Standards Code Non-Administrat…
  315. Chapter 15.06 — OAKLAND AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA ENERGY AN…
  316. Part 6 — Administrative Amendments to the California Energy Code
  317. Part 11 — Administrative Amendments to the California Green Bu…
  318. Article III — Non-Administrative (Technical) Amendments
  319. Chapter 15.08 — OAKLAND BUILDING MAINTENANCE CODE
  320. Article I — Scope
  321. Article II — Enforcement
  322. Article III — Fees and Inspections
  323. Article IV — Definitions
  324. Article V — Habitable Space
  325. Article VI — Structural
  326. Article VII — Mechanical and Electrical
  327. Article VIII — Exiting
  328. Article IX — Fire Protection
  329. Article X — Substandard and Public Nuisance Buildings
  330. Article XI — Declaration of Public Nuisance—Substandard
  331. Article XII — Administrative Hearing
  332. Article XIII — Lead Hazard Control and Abatement
  333. Article XIV — Delay of Enforcement for Accessory Dwelling Units
  334. Article XV — Delay of Enforcement for Joint Live Work Quarters
  335. Chapter 15.10 — PUBLIC NOTICE OF CITY OF OAKLAND'S INTENT TO C…
  336. Chapter 15.12 — OAKLAND FIRE CODE
  337. Part 1 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
  338. Chapter 2 — DEFINITIONS
  339. Chapter 3 — GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  340. Chapter 5 — FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
  341. Chapter 6 — BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
  342. Chapter 9 — FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
  343. Chapter 10 — MEANS OF EGRESS
  344. Chapter 11 — CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
  345. Chapter 12 — ENERGY SYSTEMS
  346. Chapter 28 — LUMBERYARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AN…
  347. Chapter 33 — FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
  348. Chapter 49 — REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
  349. Chapter 50 — HAZARDOUS MATERIALS - GENERAL PROVISIONS
  350. Chapter 53 — COMPRESSED GASES
  351. Chapter 56 — EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
  352. Chapter 57 — FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
  353. Chapter 58 — FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
  354. Chapter 60 — HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
  355. Chapter 80 — REFERENCED STANDARDS
  356. Chapter 15.16 — FIRE-DAMAGED AREA PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT R…
  357. Chapter 15.18 — FIRE SUPPRESSION, PREVENTION, AND PREPAREDNESS…
  358. Chapter 15.20 — GEOLOGIC REPORTS
  359. Chapter 15.24 — EARTHQUAKE-DAMAGED STRUCTURES
  360. Chapter 15.26 — MANDATORY SEISMIC SCREENING OF MULTIPLE STORY …
  361. Article II — Administrative
  362. Article III — Technical
  363. Chapter 15.27 — MANDATORY SEISMIC EVALUATION AND RETROFIT OF C…
  364. Article I — SCOPE
  365. Article II — COMPLIANCE
  366. Article III — ADMINISTRATIVE
  367. Article IV — TECHNICAL
  368. Chapter 15.28 — UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS
  369. Chapter 15.30 — VOLUNTARY SEISMIC STRENGTHENING FOR RESIDENTIA…
  370. Article III — Non-Administrative
  371. Article IV — Financial Incentives
  372. Chapter 15.32 — DANGEROUS BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
  373. Article I — Title
  374. Article II — Administrative
  375. Article III — Solar Energy System Requirements
  376. Chapter 15.34 — CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION DEBRIS COLLECTION,…
  377. Chapter 15.35 — GREEN BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR CITY BUILDING …
  378. Article I — Green Building Practices
  379. Article II — Civic Bay-Friendly Landscaping Requirements for A…
  380. Chapter 15.36 — DEMOLITION PERMITS
  381. Chapter 15.37 — ALL-ELECTRIC CONSTRUCTION IN NEWLY CONSTRUCTED…
  382. Chapter 15.40 — BUILDING NUMBERS
  383. Chapter 15.44 — MOVING BUILDINGS
  384. Chapter 15.48 — SETBACK LINES
  385. Chapter 15.52 — VIEWS
  386. Chapter 15.56 — HOUSEBOATS
  387. Chapter 15.60 — CODE COMPLIANCE RELOCATION PROGRAM
  388. Chapter 15.62 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND
  389. Chapter 15.63 — OAKLAND RESIDENT/WORKER PREFERENCES AND REQUIR…
  390. Article I — Preferences in Multifamily Affordable Housing Proj…
  391. Article II — Requirements for First-Time Homebuyer Program
  392. Chapter 15.64 — BEDROOM WINDOW SECURITY BAR AND SMOKE DETECTOR…
  393. Chapter 15.68 — JOBS/HOUSING IMPACT FEE
  394. Chapter 15.72 — AFFORDABLE HOUSING IMPACT FEES
  395. Article II — Fee Requirements and Procedures
  396. Article III — On-Site and Off-Site Affordable Housing Options
  397. Article IV — Miscellaneous
  398. Chapter 15.74 — TRANSPORTATION AND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS IMPACT…
  399. Article III — Impact Fee Funds
  400. Article IV — Developer Constructed Facilities
  401. Article V — Miscellaneous
  402. Chapter 15.78 — PUBLIC ART REQUIREMENTS FOR PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
  403. Title 16 — SUBDIVISIONS
  404. Title 17 — PLANNING
  405. Title 18 — SUSTAINABILITY
  406. Article I — Intent
  407. Article III — Green Building Compliance Standards
  408. Article IV — Entitlement Phase
  409. Article V — Construction Phase
  410. Chapter 18.04 — PROHIBITION OF THE CITY'S USE AND PURCHASE OF …
  411. Chapter 17.01 — GENERAL PROVISIONS OF PLANNING CODE AND GENERA…
  412. Chapter 17.03 — CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
  413. Chapter 17.05 — LANDMARKS PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
  414. Chapter 17.07 — TITLE, PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF THE ZONING REGULAT…
  415. Chapter 17.09 — DEFINITIONS
  416. Chapter 17.10 — USE CLASSIFICATIONS
  417. Article I — General Classification Rules
  418. Part 1 — Residential Activity Types
  419. Part 2 — Civic Activity Types
  420. Part 3 — Commercial Activity Types
  421. Part 4 — Industrial Activity Types
  422. Part 5 — Agricultural and Extractive Activity Types
  423. Part 1 — Residential Facility Types
  424. Part 2 — Nonresidential Facility Types
  425. Part 3 — Sign Types
  426. Part 4 — Telecommunications Facility Types
  427. Chapter 17.11 — OS OPEN SPACE ZONING REGULATIONS
  428. Chapter 17.13 — RH HILLSIDE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  429. Chapter 17.15 — RD DETACHED UNIT RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  430. Chapter 17.17 — RM MIXED HOUSING TYPE RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULA…
  431. Chapter 17.19 — RU URBAN RESIDENTIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  432. Chapter 17.33 — CN NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULA…
  433. Chapter 17.35 — CC COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  434. Chapter 17.37 — CR REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  435. Chapter 17.65 — HBX HOUSING AND BUSINESS MIX COMMERCIAL ZONES …
  436. Chapter 17.72 — M-40 INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  437. Chapter 17.73 — CIX, IG AND IO INDUSTRIAL ZONES REGULATIONS
  438. Chapter 17.74 — S-1 MEDICAL CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  439. Chapter 17.78 — S-3 RESEARCH CENTER COMMERCIAL ZONE REGULATIONS
  440. Chapter 17.80 — S-4 DESIGN REVIEW COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  441. Chapter 17.84 — S-7 PRESERVATION COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  442. Chapter 17.88 — S-9 FIRE SAFETY PROTECTION COMBINING ZONE REGU…
  443. Chapter 17.90 — S-10 SCENIC ROUTE COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  444. Chapter 17.92 — S-11 SITE DEVELOPMENT AND DESIGN REVIEW COMBIN…
  445. Chapter 17.94 — S-12 RESIDENTIAL PARKING COMBINING ZONE REGULA…
  446. Chapter 17.95 — S-13 AFFORDABLE HOUSING COMBINING ZONE REGULAT…
  447. Chapter 17.107 — Density Bonus and Incentive Procedure and Sta…
  448. Chapter 17.96 — S-14 HOUSING SITES COMBINING ZONE REGULATIONS
  449. Chapter 17.97 — S-15 TRANSIT-ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT COMMERCIAL Z…
  450. Chapter 17.98 — S-16 INTERSTATE CORRIDOR COMMERCIAL ZONES REGU…
  451. Chapter 17.99 — S-17 DOWNTOWN RESIDENTIAL OPEN SPACE COMBINING…
  452. Article I — Title, Intent and Applicability of the D-DT Zones
  453. Article II — Special Permit Requirements
  454. Article III — Use Requirements
  455. Article IV — Development and Design Standards
  456. Article V — D-DT Combining Zones
  457. Chapter 17.102 — REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO CERTAIN ACTIVITIES …
  458. Article I — Residential Activities
  459. Article II — Civic Activities
  460. Article III — Commercial Activities
  461. Article IV — Industrial Activities
  462. Article V — Agricultural and Extractive Activities
  463. Article VI — Residential Facilities
  464. Article VIII — Nonresidential Facilities
  465. Article IX — Sign Facilities
  466. Article X — Telecommunications Facilities
  467. Chapter 17.104 — GENERAL LIMITATIONS ON SIGNS
  468. Chapter 17.106 — GENERAL LOT, DENSITY, AND AREA REGULATIONS
  469. Chapter 17.107 — DENSITY BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROCEDURE
  470. Chapter 17.108 — GENERAL HEIGHT, YARD, AND COURT REGULATIONS
  471. Chapter 17.110 — BUFFERING REGULATIONS
  472. Chapter 17.112 — HOME OCCUPATION REGULATIONS
  473. Chapter 17.114 — NONCONFORMING USES
  474. Article II — Nonconforming Activities
  475. Article III — Nonconforming Facilities
  476. Chapter 17.116 — OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
  477. Article II — Off-Street Parking Requirements
  478. Article III — Exemptions and Reductions in Required Parking
  479. Article IV — Off-Street Loading Requirements
  480. Article V — Standards for Required Parking and Loading Facilit…
  481. Chapter 17.117 — BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
  482. Article II — Standards for Required Bicycle Parking
  483. Article III — Minimum Number of Required Bicycle Parking Spaces
  484. Chapter 17.118 — RECYCLING SPACE ALLOCATION REQUIREMENTS
  485. Chapter 17.120 — PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
  486. Chapter 17.122 — REPLACEMENT HOUSING UNIT REGULATIONS
  487. Chapter 17.124 — LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING STANDARDS
  488. Chapter 17.126 — USABLE OPEN SPACE STANDARDS
  489. Chapter 17.128 — TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATIONS
  490. Chapter 17.130 — ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES GENERALLY
  491. Chapter 17.131 — REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
  492. Chapter 17.132 — ADMINISTRATIVE APPEAL PROCEDURE
  493. Chapter 17.134 — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT PROCEDURE
  494. Chapter 17.135 — SPECIAL USE PERMIT REVIEW PROCEDURE FOR THE O…
  495. Chapter 17.136 — DESIGN REVIEW PROCEDURE
  496. Chapter 17.138 — DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT PROCEDURE
  497. Chapter 17.140 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE
  498. Chapter 17.142 — PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
  499. Article I — Title, Purposes and Applicability
  500. Article II — Planned Unit Developments
  501. Chapter 17.144 — REZONING AND LAW CHANGE PROCEDURE
  502. Chapter 17.148 — VARIANCE AND EXCEPTION PROCEDURE
  503. Chapter 17.150 — FEE SCHEDULE
  504. Chapter 17.152 — ENFORCEMENT
  505. Chapter 17.153 — DEMOLITION, CONVERSION AND REHABILITATION REG…
  506. Chapter 17.154 — ZONING MAPS
  507. Chapter 17.155 — SPECIAL REGULATIONS APPLYING TO MINING AND QU…
  508. Chapter 17.156 — DEEMED APPROVED ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE SALE REGUL…
  509. Article I — Title and Scope
  510. Article II — Definitions
  511. Article III — Deemed Approved Performance Standards
  512. Article IV — Deemed Approved Status Procedure
  513. Article V — Enforcement Procedure
  514. Chapter 17.157 — DEEMED APPROVED HOTEL AND ROOMING HOUSE REGUL…
  515. Chapter 17.158 — ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW REGULATIONS
  516. Part 1 — General Provisions
  517. Part 2 — California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Procedu…

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