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ORDINANCE NO. 2303
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<br />AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLEASANTON
<br />APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 18.08, 18.12, 18.20, 18.22, 18.68, 18.103,
<br />18.104, 18.105, 18.110, 18.116, 18.124, 18.128, 18.132, AND 18.144 OF THE
<br />PLEASANTON MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT MODIFICATIONS TO DESIGN
<br />REVIEW, NOTICING, APPEALS, AND OTHER PROCESS STREAMLINING [CASE
<br />P25-0352]
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<br />WHEREAS, on July 15, 2025, the City Council conducted a workshop to identify its top
<br />priorities for the next two Fiscal Years. This direction was affirmed at the City Council’s August
<br />19, 2025, meeting to include, as a priority project, amending the Pleasanton Municipal Code and
<br />improving processes to simplify permitting, reduce delays, streamline Design Review, and support
<br />business and retail attraction; and
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<br />WHEREAS, Pleasanton Municipal Code (PMC) Chapter 18.20 - Design Review has not
<br />undergone comprehensive updates since 1993; and
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<br />WHEREAS, the broad applicability of PMC Chapter 18.20 and outdated provisions often
<br />results in extended project approval timelines and resource demands for property owners,
<br />businesses, and staff; and
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<br />WHEREAS, the processes for public noticing and appeals also contribute to project delays
<br />and added costs for property owners and businesses; and
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<br />WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with the ONE Pleasanton Strategic
<br />Plan Strategy B Optimizing our organization - Evaluate the organization’s structure of community
<br />engagement opportunities (such as commissions and committees, and citizens’ academy) to
<br />improve information sharing, optimize staff efficiency, and provide greater service to the
<br />community; and
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<br />WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with Housing Element Goal 4:
<br />Reduce governmental constraints to the development and improvement of housing where feasible;
<br />and
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<br />WHEREAS, the proposed amendments are consistent with Economic Development
<br />Strategic Plan Economic Development Strategic Plan Initiative 3.1.d: Evaluate retail permitting
<br />processes for opportunities to support and expedite and Initiative 5.1: Create business roadmap
<br />to provide clear pathway for zoning and permitting; and
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<br />WHEREAS, the City of Pleasanton is the lead agency on the Project, and the City Council
<br />is the decision-making body for the proposed approval of the Project; and
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<br />WHEREAS, on October 22, 2025, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
<br />hearing to consider the Project, all public comments and testimony, and findings; and then
<br />recommended approval of the Project to the City Council; and
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<br />WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, the City Council held a duly noticed public meeting to
<br />consider the Project, all public comments and testimony, findings, and the Planning Commission
<br />recommendation.
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