DATE: September 12, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Development Services Director
SUBJECT
Title
Residential Design Standards: Draft Regulations for the Hayward Residential Design Study
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RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
That the Council provides feedback on the draft regulations for the Hayward Residential Design Study.
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SUMMARY
The Hayward Residential Design Study is a long-range planning project that will result in the development of objective residential design standards as well as zoning amendments that ensure General Plan and Zoning Ordinance consistency. At this work session, staff is requesting Council's feedback on the following proposed revisions to the Hayward Municipal Code:
* Consolidated Residential District Section. Sections 10-1.200 through 10-1.500 of the Municipal Code have been consolidated into a single section governing the four residential zoning districts: Residential Natural Preservation (RNP); Low Density Residential (RL, previously referred to as "RS" or "Single Family Residential"); Medium Density Residential (RM); and High Density Residential (RH). Within this section are new standards and revisions related to building types, setbacks, heights, lot coverage, design standards, and open space. The revised standards are aimed at facilitating new development up to the maximum allowed densities set forth in the Hayward 2040 General Plan while promoting visually attractive development that is aligned with community priorities. The new consolidated Residential District is included in its entirety as Attachment II.
* Additional changes to Chapter 10, Article 1, Zoning Ordinance. In addition to the consolidated Residential District section, further updates were made to Chapter 10, Article 1 of the Hayward Municipal Code to remove subjective standards related to residential development, align with recent State housing legislation, and complete simple "clean up" updates required by ...
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