Planning Commission Agenda Packet 102225 (1)

P25-0352, PMC Amendments Planning Commission 8 of 9 Development), 18.103 (Beekeeping), 18.104 (Home Occupation), 18.105 (Cottage Food Operation), 18.110 (Personal Wireless Service), 18.116 (Temporary Uses), 18.124 (Conditional Uses), 18.128 (Determination as to uses not listed), and 18.132 (Variances). The modifications are recommended in order to align with the appeal and notice requirements to Chapter 18.12 (Noticing) and 18.144 (Appeals) described above, and for minor clean-ups to the PMC as recommended by the City Attorney. Consistency with Citywide Plans The proposed amendments are consistent with the following City plans, policies, and goals: • City Council Prioritization Category 1: Amend the Municipal Code and improve processes to simplify permitting, reduce delays, streamline design review, and support business and retail attractions. • ONE Pleasanton Strategic Plan o Optimizing our organization: Evaluate the organization’s structure of community engagement opportunities to improve information sharing, optimize staff efficiency, and provide greater service to the community. o Building a Community Where Everyone Belongs: Develop a plan for strategic external communications to the community that focuses on priorities and integrates equitable best practices to increase the reach and access for the entire community. • Housing Element Goal 4: Reduce governmental constraints to the development and improvement of housing where feasible. • Economic Development Strategic Plan o Initiative 3.1.d: Evaluate retail permitting processes for opportunities to support and expedite. o Initiative 5.1: Create business roadmap to provide clear pathway for zoning and permitting. PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENTS Notification of this code amendment has been published in The Valley Times as an upcoming agenda item for the October 22, 2025, Planning Commission meeting. At the time this report was prepared, staff had not received comments regarding the proposed code amendment. This item was brought to the Economic Vitality Committee for review on October 16, 2025. At the time this report was prepared, the meeting had not yet occurred. Staff will provide a verbal update with themes and comments at the Planning Commission meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT The proposed code amendments are statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant impact on the environment. These amendments are limited to process-related changes, including updates to the City’s procedures for DR, noticing requirements, appeal processes, and other administrative streamlining measures. The proposed changes do not authorize any specific development or land use activity, nor do they involve any relaxation of development standards that could result in physical impacts to the environment. Specifically, the amendments clarify and reorganize