San Leandro Municipal Code Art. 10 Planning Commission

(Legislative History: Ordinance No. 2001-011, 4/16/01 (Section 1-3-1005); Ordinance No. 2017-008, 5/1/17 (Section 1-3-1005); Ordinance No. 2022-021, 12/5/22 (Section 1-3-1005))

The Planning Commission shall consist of seven members.

The Planning Commission shall:

(a) Hear and recommend to the City Council on proposals to adopt, amend or repeal a general plan for the physical development of the City;

(b) Exercise such functions with respect to land subdivisions, planning, zoning and future right-of-way lines as are prescribed in Chapters 7-3, 7-13 and 7-16 of this Code;

(c) Hear and recommend to the City Council proposals that affect the traffic circulation in the City, if such proposals are referred to the Commission by the Zoning Enforcement Official or the Engineering and Transportation Director or designee; initiate proposals to the City Council regarding the desirability of enacting new regulations or programs regarding traffic circulation; and hear and make the final decision on an appeal following the denial of an application for a parklet;

(d) Possess the powers and perform the duties prescribed by statute;

(e) Serve as an advisory body to the City Council regarding historic preservation issues within the community and facilitate and coordinate the continuing education of the San Leandro community about the City's designated historic resources; and

(f) Seek a means for the identification, designation, protection, retention, and preservation of historic resources as defined under the provisions of Chapter 4-26 of this Code.