Planning Commission - Regular Meeting

Wednesday, November 5, 2025
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Planning Commission
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Planning Commission
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Oakland, CA
Meeting Date
November 5, 2025

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Wednesday, November 5, 2025

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PUBLIC HEARINGSItem 1

Citywide Planning Code amendments to adjust regulations for Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Activities and Facilities

Proposal: Citywide Planning Code amendments to (1) adjust regulations for Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Activities and Facilities for purposes of providing greater opportunities for ground floor activities and ease the permitting burden for commercial, civic, and low impact industrial activities; and (2) related miscellaneous and administrative changes consistent with recently adopted Broadway Valdez, Downtown Oakland, and 2025 Omnibus Planning Code amendments. Applicant: City of Oakland, Bureau of Planning. Contact Person/Phone Number: N/A. Owner: N/A. Case File Number: ZA25006. Planning Permits Required: Planning Code Amendment. General Plan: Citywide. Zoning: OS, RD, RM, RU, CN, CC, CR, HBX, M-40, CIX, IG, IO, S-1, S-14, S-15, S-16, D-WS, D-OTN, D-BV, D-CE, D-LM, D-CO, D-DT. Proposed Environmental Determination: The proposed amendments to the Planning Code rely on the following California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings: (1) a determination that no further environmental review is required following the certified Oakland 2045 General Plan Update - Phase 1 Environmental Impact Report and Downtown Oakland Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21166 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 or 15163; (2) this proposal is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15183 (projects consistent with General Plan and zoning); and (3) this proposal is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) (general rule, no significant effect on the environment). Each of these findings provide a separate and independent basis for CEQA clearance and when viewed collectively provide an overall basis for CEQA clearance. Historic Status: N/A. City Council District: Citywide. Finality of Decision: Planning Commission will receive public comment, discuss, and make recommendations to the City Council. Final decision by City Council. For Further Information: Contact Case Planner Timothy Green at (510) 238-6436 or by email at tgreen@oaklandca.gov.