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Projects Under Review

Lawrence Station Transit Village    - The City Council will revisit moving forward with study in 2010. ·       Hearing Dates:     - Planning Commission: March 22, 2010     - City Council: April 27, 2010   Land Use and Transportation Element Update - Comprehensive update of the Land Use and Transportation Element (LUTE).   Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance - The Water Conservation in Landscaping Act of 2006 (Assembly Bill 1881, Laird) requires cities, counties and charter cities and counties, to adopt landscape water conservation ordinances. The City is reviewing current City Codes regarding landscaping and is looking to adopt a water-efficient landscape ordinance tailored to local conditions and in coordination with other local agencies. The new regulations will mostly affect non-residential and multi-family properties.   Zoning for Projects Near City Borders – Study options for minimizing land use conflicts along Sunnyvale’s borders and to establish a formalized process for review of projects near city boundaries and develop a collaborative approach to planning and zoning with an opportunity for staff, community and Council to discuss future development near city borders.  ·       Hearing Dates:     - Planning Commission: February 8, 2010     - City Council: February 23, 2010     - Public Notice

Projects Completed, Recently Approved or Adopted

Alternative Energy Sources  ·       Adopted October 27, 2009; Effective November 26, 2009 Commercial Vehicle Parking in Residential Zones ·       Adopted December 15, 2009; Effective February 15, 2010 Enforceability of CC&RS  ·       New HOA Resources Webpage Limitations on Signs for Alcohol Sales  ·       Adopted November 17, 2009; Effective January 17, 2009 Green Buildings ·       Adopted March 24, 2009: Phase 1 Effective January 2010 Zoning Code Changes (Effective 12-17-09) - Changes to the following Zoning Code Sections: •   Accessory Structures (Sheds)     - Changes to Permitted Types, Required Review, Height & Location (Ordinance 2907-09) •   Fences     - Changes to Permitted Types, Required Review, Height & Location (Ordinance 2906-09) •   Permit Streamlining     - Some uses changed from Administrative Hearing review to Staff Level review (Ordinance 2906-09) •   Single Family Development Standards     - Changes to Floor Area calculation, PC review required for Floor Area of 3,600 sf., side yard setbacks and application and noticing requirements (Ordinance 2908-09, and Ordinance 2909-09) City Council Agenda with Approved Ordinances

Development Update

New Development & Building Permits Issued Downtown Development

Public Hearings

Administrative Hearings  ·       2010 Calendar City Council ·       2010 Calendar Planning Commission  ·       2010 Calendar (January to June)        Heritage Preservation Commission ·       2010 Calendar (January to December)

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