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Chris Bazar, Agency Director

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Proposed Policies, Plans and Ordinances

The development of land use policy includes long range documents such as the General Plan, Specific Plans, Design Guidelines, as well as, Zoning Ordinance amendments and other policy documents.

The following is a list of land use policies and plans under consideration:

General Plans

• Environmental Justice Element
• Community Climate Action Plan & Safety Element (commencing in 2022)
• Housing Element (commencing in 2022)

Specific Plans and Area Plans

• Castro Valley Specific Plan update (commencing soon)

Additional County Policies & Projects

• Solar Policies for Rural Alameda County
• Housing (commencing soon):
• SB 9: Housing development, approvals
• Objective Standards

Ordinances

• AB 551: Urban Agriculture Incentive Zones
• November 8, 2021: AB 551 Planning Commission meeting materials

If you have comments or questions regarding any of the policies under consideration, please contact the Planning Department at (510) 670-5400.