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Council adopts multiple zoning code revisions covering commercial vehicles, performance guarantees and signs
Summary
On second reading the council adopted amendments to zoning and related code sections to clarify the definition of commercial vehicles (over 10,000 lbs.), add mixed‑use language, revise temporary sign time limits, and update performance‑guarantee administration and parking rules.
The Berkeley City Council adopted a set of zoning ordinance amendments on June 15 that modify definitions and administrative processes across several sections of the municipal code.
Miss Gapalansky summarized edits requested at first reading, noting that the definition of a commercial vehicle was clarified to apply to vehicles with a gross weight over 10,000 pounds. The changes also moved some performance‑guarantee language into the definition section, added mixed‑use project language, adjusted temporary sign time limits, clarified requirements for nonconforming signs and shared‑use parking, prohibited commercial vehicles at single‑ and two‑family dwellings, and allowed administrative extensions for project completion periods.
Council member Baker moved to approve the ordinance on second reading; the motion was seconded and the council approved the revisions by roll call.
The ordinance was adopted as described in the meeting materials; staff said the amendments align cross‑references and clarifications requested by council.
