Planning staff proposes 'master plan development' chapter to allow flexible public-benefit projects
Staff described a proposed master-plan development code that would allow broader project types (not just housing) in exchange for public benefits, with a two-phase approval (legislative concept plan, then detailed development plan) and multi-year concept-plan vesting.
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Staff presented a proposal to add a master‑plan development chapter that would permit a wider variety of development types in return for public benefits such as open space, habitat protections or transportation efficiencies. The chapter would be legislative in phase 1 — allowing broad public hearings and extended review — and would include a phase 2 detailed development plan to be processed through a Type 2 administrative review when ready to build.
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