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Subject: Omnibus Planning Code Amendments With Focus On Streamlining Design Review
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance, As Recommended By The Planning Commission:
(1) Making Omnibus Amendments To The Oakland Title 17 Of The Oakland Municipal Code (The Planning Code) To Effectuate The Objective Design Review Process And Streamline Services, Including But Not Limited To Amendments To Chapter 17.136, Design Review And Demolition Findings;
(2) Amending The Planning Code To Incorporate Various Conforming Changes Including But Not Limited To Revisions To Downtown Sea Level Rise Combining Zone Changes Consistent With The Downtown Oakland Specific Plan;
(3) Amending The City Of Oakland Master Fee Schedule (Adopted By Ordinance No. 13799 C.M.S., As Amended) To Add A Fee For Ministerial Design Review; And
(4) Making Appropriate California Environmental Quality Act Findings; On The June 24, 2025 Community And Economic Development Committee Agenda And The July 1, 2025 City Council Agenda As A Public Hearing