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Subject: Construction Innovation And Expanded Housing Options Ordinance
From: Mayor Schaaf, President Pro Temp Thao, And Councilmember Kalb
Recommendation: Adopt An Ordinance To Promote Cost-Efficient Construction Innovation And Expanded Housing Options By:
(1) Amending The Oakland Planning Code (Oakland Municipal Code (OMC) Title 17) To (A) Allow Residential Occupancy Of Recreational Vehicles (RVS), Mobile Homes, And Manufactured Homes In All Zoning Districts Where Residential Uses Are Permitted, (B) Establish Density And Open Space Regulations For Efficiency Dwelling Units, And (C) Establish Height Regulations For Modular Construction;
(2) Amending The Oakland Building Construction Code (OMC Chapter 15.04) To Adopt Voluntary Appendix R To The California Residential Code (Light Straw-Clay Construction);
(3) Making Conforming Amendments To The Blight Ordinance (OMC Chapter 8.24), Building Maintenance Code (OMC Chapter 15.08), Affordable Housing Impact Fees Ordinance (OMC Chapter 15.72), And Transportation And Capital Improvements Impact Fees Ordinance (OMC Chapter 15.74);
(4) Staying Enforcement Of OMC Sections 8.24.020(F)(2) And 8.24.020(G) For 120 Days; And
(5) Exempting RV Parks Owned, Operated, And Maintained By Non-Profit Organizations For Permanent, Temporary, Or Emergency Use, Subject To The Planning Code Standards, From The Special Occupancy Parks Act (Health And Safety Code Section 18200 Et SEQ) Pursuant To Health And Safety Code Section 18865.4; And Making California Environmental Quality Act Findings