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Council introduces ordinance to require underground utilities for new developments; first reading waived
Summary
Staff presented an ordinance amending Millbrae Municipal Code Chapter 8.30 to require utilities and associated equipment be placed below grade for new developments where feasible. Council discussed coordination with PG&E, maintenance responsibility and design/accessibility concerns, and voted 5–0 to introduce and waive first reading, with staff finding a CEQA exemption.
Millbrae City staff presented an ordinance amendment on March 10 to revise Municipal Code Chapter 8.30 so utilities and associated equipment for new developments and qualifying projects are located below grade when feasible. The council introduced the ordinance and voted 5–0 to waive the first reading.
Community Development Director Brad Meisner said the amendment is intended to align the Municipal Code with recently adopted General Plan land‑use policies that call for high‑quality urban design…
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