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Burlingame staff outlines broad zoning-code overhaul to implement housing-element programs and streamline permitting
Summary
City staff presented proposed amendments to Title 25 and Chapter 26.32 to implement housing-element programs, add incentives for affordable units, align parking near transit with state law and streamline design-review procedures; commissioners raised concerns about setback waivers and tree impacts.
BURLINGAME, Calif. — City staff presented a comprehensive zoning-code update at the Burlingame Planning Commission—s Dec. 8 meeting that aims to implement housing-element programs, correct code references, streamline permitting and add transit-oriented community (TOC) policy changes.
Staff divided the package into four main categories: code clarifications (typos and cross-reference fixes), housing-element implementation (programs to meet the city—s 2023—2031 commitments), permit- and process-focused amendments (including streamlining major design review to allow single-hearing approvals for well-designed projects), and TOC/transit-oriented updates. Joe Sanfalippo, who presented the housing-item slides, told the commission, “we must…
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