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Page 9 of 9 to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Since it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed PMC Amendments will have a significant effect on the environment, no additional environmental review is required. The proposed PMC Amendments involve uses that are less intensive than existing industrial uses in the City and do not generate significant impacts to adjacent properties. Such uses would be subject to conformance to specific performance standards to control the potential effects of noise, odors, vibration, and other similar external and/or off-site impacts, including new IBBs proposed to be located adjacent to existing residential development. Any IBBs that involve the use of hazardous materials or produce hazardous waste are required to follow federal, state, and local regulations. Those regulations impose extensive environmental, health, and safety regulations on such uses. While the regulations would provide somewhat more permissive standards with respect to allowable building heights, such heights are similar to those which are already seen within Hacienda Business Park and in the vicinity of the two BART stations, and design review requirements and design standards would ensure that buildings are properly designed and sited to ensure compatibility with surrounding development. Considering the extensive regulatory requirements, less restrictive local zoning regulations for innovation-based businesses involving hazardous materials or hazardous waste would not result in any new environmental impacts. CEQA review, if any, for future projects would be conducted on a project-by-project basis, should the unique characteristics of a proposed use or location warrant such review. SUMMARY/CONCLUSION Based on the analysis detailed in this report, the Planning Commission and staff have developed and proposed PMC Amendments to improve the City’s Industrial Zoning. The proposed PMC Amendments are incorporated into Attachment 1, Exhibit A. The proposed Industrial Zoning updates would remove outdated regulatory barriers and, in so doing, would facilitate the attraction of high-value, tech-centered industrial uses that provide high-quality jobs and economic vitality to Pleasanton. Prepared by: Submitted by: Approved by: Eric Luchini, Senior Planner Ellen Clark, Director of Community and Economic Development Gerry Beaudin, City Manager Attachments: 1. Ordinance Introducing IBB Amendments 2. July 23, 2025, Planning Commission Agenda Report (No Exhibits) 3. Planning Commission requested maps and diagrams Page 53 of 674