Richmond commission recommends zoning changes to implement housing element

Apr 2, 2026

The Planning Commission voted to recommend City Council adopt zoning and general plan amendments to implement Richmond's six-cycle housing element, including minimum density increases to 20 dwelling units per acre in several zones, modest height increases, parking reductions near major transit and a shift to objective design standards.

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The Richmond Planning Commission on April 2 voted to recommend City Council approve a package of zoning and general plan amendments designed to implement the city's state‑certified housing element and keep Richmond in compliance with state housing law.

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