Agenda Item
4 23-0399 Subject: Study Session On Proposed Revisions To The Planning Code And Zoning Map, And General Plan Text And Map To Implement Actions Proposed In Phase 1 Of The Oakland 2045 General Plan Update Process
From: Planning And Building Department
Recommendation: Conduct A Study Session On The Oakland 2045 General Plan Update Phase 1 Process As Follows: (A) Receive An Informational Presentation On The Proposed Planning Code Amendments To Implement Actions Proposed In Phase 1 Of The Oakland 2045 General Plan Update Process; (B) Receive An Informational Presentation On The Proposed Geographically Specific Zoning And Height Area Map Changes; (C) Receive An Informational Presentation On The General Plan Land Use Map And Text Changes; And (D) Provide Feedback To Staff On The Proposed Planning Code Amendments, Zoning And Height Area Map Changes, And Land Use Map And Text Changes
While I'm in support of the Affordable Housing Overlay and the Housing Sites Overlay, these programs would be improved by being specifically dedicated to 100% affordable developments. There is no need to further incentivize market rate development in the housing sphere and to do so would place more low income, working class, and BIPOC residents and homeowners of Oakland at risk of displacement.