DATE: May 12, 2016
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Development Services Director
SUBJECT:
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Overview of Draft Airport Overlay Zoning Regulations
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That Plannning Commission reviews this report and attachments and provides feedback.
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SUMMARY
Consistent with Hayward General Plan policies, the City is developing new airport overlay zoning (AOZ) regulations to help ensure that future development within the AOZ is consistent with state and federal FAA regulations and guidelines. The new regulations would not apply to airport property itself, nor to land in unincorporated Alameda County. Hayward's current Airport Approach Zoning regulations, which were adopted in 1964, are outdated. Per the attached draft ordinance, the purpose of the new regulations is to:
a. Implement the City's General Plan Policies to ensure that all land uses within the Airport Overlay Zone (AOZ) are consistent with the State Aeronautics Act, Cal. Public Utilities Code ? 21670, et seq., federal law, FAA regulations, and the California Department of Transportation's Division of Aeronautics 2011 California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook (Handbook) guidance;
b. Ensure that land uses and development within the AOZ are compatible with existing and future Hayward Airport operations;
c. Avoid or minimize exposure of persons to potential hazards associated with current and future Hayward Airport operations;
d. Prohibit development, uses or any installations or activities which represent a hazard to existing and future flight operations;
e. Achieve a necessary balance between the economic vitality and long term development goals of the City, and the growth and economic integrity of the Airport;
f. Recognize unique constraints and considerations applicable to properties potentially affected by airport operations by establishing regulations and review criteria for land use and development which applies specifically ...
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