The provisions of this Chapter shall be known as the Planned Unit Development Procedure. The purpose of these provisions is to prescribe the procedure for the review of Planned Unit Developments and to encourage those which are appropriately designed and located. This procedure shall apply to all proposed developments for which a permit is required by Section 17.142.030. Whenever such a development is subject to the real estate subdivision regulations, this procedure shall be complied with, and, in addition thereto, such regulations.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; prior planning code § 9400)

Application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit shall be made by the owner of the affected property or his or her authorized agent, or by another party described in Section 17.142.040, on a form prescribed by the City Planning and Building Department and shall be filed with such Department. The application shall be accompanied by the fee prescribed in the fee schedule in Chapter 17.150, and by the following:

A.

A preliminary development plan of the entire development showing streets, driveways, sidewalks and pedestrian ways, and off-street parking and loading areas; location and approximate dimensions of structures; utilization of structures, including activities and the number of living units; estimated population; reservations for public uses, including schools, parks, playgrounds, and other open spaces; major landscaping features; relevant operational data; and drawings and elevations clearly establishing the scale, character, and relationship of buildings, streets, and open spaces. Such development plan shall include maps and information on the surrounding area within one hundred (100) feet of the development. All elements listed in this paragraph shall be characterized as existing or proposed, and sufficiently detailed to indicate intent and impact. In the case of a development intended to be constructed over a period of more than four (4) years, the design and arrangement of those portions of the project to be constructed more than four (4) years in the future may be shown in generalized, schematic fashion;

B.

A tabulation of the land area to be devoted to various uses, a tabulation of gross floor area to be devoted to various uses, and a calculation of the average residential density per net acre and per net residential acre;

C.

A stage development demonstrating that the developer intends to commence construction within one (1) year after the approval of the final development plan and will proceed diligently to completion;

D.

If it is proposed that the final development plan will be submitted in stages, a schedule for submission thereof.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; prior planning code § 9401)

An application for a Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit shall be considered by the City Planning Commission which shall hold a public hearing on the application. Notice of the hearing shall be given by posting an enlarged notice on the premises of the subject property. Notice of the hearing shall also be given by mail or delivery to all owners and occupants of real property within three hundred (300) feet of the property involved; provided, however, that failure to send notice to any such owner where his or her address is not shown on the last available equalized assessment roll shall not invalidate the affected proceedings. All such notices shall be given not less than seventeen (17) days prior to the date set for the hearing. If, however, the conditions as set forth in Section 17.130.020 apply, alternative notification procedures discussed therein may replace or supplement these procedures. While the hearing is open, any interested party must enter into the record any issues and/or oral, written, and/or documentary evidence to the Commission for its consideration; failure to do so will preclude the party from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal hearing and/or in court. The Commission shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the permit criteria set forth in Section 17.140.080 and to the Planned Unit Development regulations in Chapter 17.142, and may approve or disapprove the application and the accompanying preliminary development plan or require such changes therein or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are in its judgment necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. In so doing, the Commission may, in its discretion, authorize submission of the final development plan in stages corresponding to different units or elements of the development. It may do so only upon evidence assuring completion of the entire development in accordance with the preliminary development plan and stage development schedule. The determination of the Commission shall become final ten (10) calendar days after the date of decision unless appealed to the City Council in accordance with Section 17.140.070. Any party seeking to appeal the determination will be limited to issues and/or evidence presented to the Commission prior to the close of the Commission's public hearing on the matter, in accordance with the above procedures. In the event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: prior planning code § 9402)

A.

Except as indicated in Subsection B. below or unless a different termination date is prescribed, the applicant shall file with the Planning and Building Department a final plan for the entire development within three (3) years after the approval or modified approval of a preliminary development plan, or when submission in stages has been authorized pursuant to Section 17.140.030, for the first unit of the development. The final plan shall conform in all major respects with the approved preliminary development plan. The final plan shall include all information included in the preliminary development plan plus the following: the location of water, sewerage, and drainage facilities; detailed building and landscaping plans and elevations; the character and location of signs; plans for street improvements; and grading or earth-moving plans. The final plan shall be sufficiently detailed to indicate fully the ultimate operation and appearance of the development. Copies of legal documents required for dedication or reservation of group or common spaces, for the creation of nonprofit homes' association, or for performance bonds, shall also be submitted.

B.

In order to support implementation of the City's 2023-2031 Housing Element, the following shall supersede the applicable provisions in Subsection A. for the time period of January 31, 2023 to January 31, 2031:

1.

Any preliminary development plan granted between January 31, 2023 and January 31, 2026 that involves the creation of residential units shall terminate five (5) years from the effective date of its granting unless, within such period, the applicant files with the Planning and Building Department a final plan for the entire development, or when submission in stages has been authorized pursuant to Section 17.140.030, for the first unit of the development. Upon written request and payment of appropriate fees submitted no later than the expiration date of this approval, the Zoning Manager, or his or her designee, may grant up to a three-year extension of this date; and

2.

Any preliminary development plan granted before January 31, 2023 that involves the creation of residential units that has not expired before that date shall be granted an automatic extension to January 31, 2028, along with all associated final plans. The applicant shall file with the Planning and Building Department a final plan for the entire development within such approval period, or when submission in stages has been authorized pursuant to Section 17.140.030, for the first unit of the development. Upon written request and payment of appropriate fees submitted no later than the expiration date of this approval, the Zoning Manager, or his or her designee, may grant up to a three-year extension of this date.

(Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13596, § 2(Exh. A), 6-2-2020; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 11828 § 2, 1995: prior planning code § 9403)

Within thirty (30) days after the filing of the final development plan, the City Planning Commission shall forward such development plan and the original application to the City Engineer for review of public improvements, including streets, sewers, and drainage. The Commission shall not act on a final development plan until it has first received a report from the City Engineer or until more than thirty (30) days have elapsed since the plan and application were sent to the City Engineer, whichever is the shorter period.

(Prior planning code § 9404)

Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of a decision by the City Planning Commission on an application for approval of a preliminary or final development plan, or for modification or amendment of any such plan, an appeal from said decision may be taken to the City Council by the applicant, the permit holder, or any other interested party. In the event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal. Such appeal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Planning Director and shall be filed with the Planning and Building Department, along with the appropriate fees required by the City's Master Fee Schedule. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Commission or wherein its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record. The appeal itself must raise each and every issue that is contested, along with all the arguments and evidence in the record, previously presented to City Planning Commission prior to the close of its public hearing on the item, which supports the basis of the appeal; failure to do so will preclude the appellant from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal and/or in court. The appeal is not de novo. Upon receipt of such appeal, the Council shall set the date for consideration thereof. After setting the hearing date, the Council, prior to hearing the appeal, may refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and advice. Appeals referred to the Planning Commission shall be considered by the Commission at its next available meeting. Any such referral shall be only for the purpose of issue clarification and advice. In all cases, the City Council shall retain jurisdiction and, after receiving the advice of the Planning Commission, shall hold a hearing on and decide the appeal. The City Clerk shall notify the Secretary of the City Planning Commission of the date set for consideration thereof. Not less than seventeen (17) days prior thereto, written notice shall be given to: the applicant; the appellant in those cases where the applicant is not the appellant; adverse party or parties, or to the attorney, spokesperson, or representative of such party or parties; other interested groups and neighborhood associations who have requested notification; and to similar groups and individuals as the Secretary deems appropriate, of the date and place of the hearing on the appeal. During the hearing on the appeal, the appellant will be limited to issues and/or evidence presented prior to the close of the City Planning Commission's public hearing on the item, in accordance with the above procedures, as the appeal is not de novo. The appellant shall not be permitted to present any other issues and/or evidence (written, oral, or otherwise) during the appeal process. In considering the appeal, the Council shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the applicable criteria and standards, and may approve or disapprove the proposed development or require such changes therein or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are in its judgment necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. The decision of the City Council shall be made by resolution and shall be final.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Prior planning code § 9405)

Within ten (10) calendar days after the date of a decision by the City Planning Commission on an application for approval of a preliminary or final development plan, or for modification or amendment of any such plan, an appeal from said decision may be taken to the City Council by the applicant, the permit holder, or any other interested party. In the event the last date of appeal falls on a weekend or holiday when City offices are closed, the next date such offices are open for business shall be the last date of appeal. Such appeal shall be made on a form prescribed by the Commission and shall be filed with the Planning and Building Department, along with the appropriate fees required by the City's Master Fee Schedule. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Commission or wherein its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record. The appeal itself must raise each and every issue that is contested, along with all the arguments and evidence in the record, previously presented to City Planning Commission prior to the close of its public hearing on the item, which supports the basis of the appeal; failure to do so will preclude the appellant from raising such issues and/or evidence during the appeal and/or in court. The appeal is not de novo. Upon receipt of such appeal, the Council shall set the date for consideration thereof. After setting the hearing date, the Council, prior to hearing the appeal, may refer the matter back to the Planning Commission for further consideration and advice. Appeals referred to the Planning Commission shall be considered by the Commission at its next available meeting. Any such referral shall be only for the purpose of issue clarification and advice. In all cases, the City Council shall retain jurisdiction and, after receiving the advice of the Planning Commission, shall hold a hearing on and decide the appeal. The City Clerk shall notify the Secretary of the City Planning Commission of the receipt of said appeal and of the date set for consideration thereof. Not less than seventeen (17) days prior thereto, written notice shall be given to: the applicant; the appellant in those cases where the applicant is not the appellant; adverse party or parties, or to the attorney, spokesperson, or representative of such party or parties; other interested groups and neighborhood associations who have requested notification; and to similar groups and individuals as the Secretary deems appropriate, of the date and place of the hearing on the appeal. During the hearing on the appeal, the appellant will be limited to issues and/or evidence presented prior to the close of the City Planning Commission's public hearing on the item, in accordance with the above procedures, as the appeal is not de novo. The appellant shall not be permitted to present any other issues and/or evidence (written, oral, or otherwise) during the appeal process. In considering the appeal, the Council shall determine whether the proposal conforms to the applicable criteria and standards, and may approve or disapprove the proposed development or require such changes therein or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are in its judgment necessary to carry out the purposes of the zoning regulations and ensure conformity to said criteria. The decision of the City Council shall be made by resolution and shall be final.

(Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13596, § 2(Exh. A), 6-2-2020; Ord. No. 13270, § 3(Exh. A), 11-18-2014; Ord. No. 13172, § 3(Exh. A), 7-2-2013; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; Ord. 12776 § 3, Exh. A (part), 2006: prior planning code § 9406)

A Planned Unit Development permit may be granted only if it is found that the development (including conditions imposed under the authority of Sections 17.142.060 and 17.140.030) conforms to all of the following criteria, as well as to the Planned Unit Development regulations in Chapter 17.142:

A.

That the location, design, size, and uses are consistent with the Oakland General Plan and with any other applicable plan, development control map, design guidelines, or ordinance adopted by the City Council or Planning Commission;

B.

That the location, design, and size are such that the development can be well integrated with its surroundings, and, in the case of a departure in character from surrounding uses, that the location and design will adequately reduce the impact of the development;

C.

That the location, design, size, and uses are such that traffic generated by the development can be accommodated safely and without congestion on major streets and will avoid traversing other local streets;

D.

That the location, design, size, and uses are such that the residents or establishments to be accommodated will be adequately served by existing or proposed facilities and services;

E.

That the location, design, size, and uses will result in an attractive, healthful, efficient, and stable environment for living, shopping, or working, the beneficial effects of which environment could not otherwise be achieved under the zoning regulations;

F.

That the development will be well integrated into its setting, will not require excessive earth moving or destroy desirable natural features, will not be visually obtrusive and will harmonize with surrounding areas and facilities, will not substantially harm major views for surrounding residents, and will provide sufficient buffering in the form of spatial separation, vegetation, topographic features, or other devices.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. No. 13090, § 4(Exh. A), 10-4-2011; Ord. 12872 § 4 (part), 2008; prior planning code § 9407)

Whenever a Planned Unit Development (PUD) permit has been granted, and so long as the permit is in effect, the boundary of the Planned Unit Development shall be indicated on the zoning maps of the city.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; prior planning code § 9408)

Whenever an application for a Planned Unit Development permit has been denied, no application for the same area or any portion thereof shall be filed by the same applicant within six (6) months after the date of denial.

(Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; prior planning code § 9409)

The applicant shall agree in writing to be bound, for himself or herself and his or her successors in interest, by the conditions prescribed for approval of a Planned Unit Development. The approved final plan and stage development schedule shall control the issuance of all building permits and shall restrict the nature, location, and design of all uses. Minor changes in an approved preliminary or final development plan may be approved by the Director of City Planning if such changes are consistent with the purposes and general character of the development plan. Proposed extensions to the time limit imposed by Section 17.140.040, upon application filed at any time before said period has expired, shall be referred to the City Planning Commission, and the Commission may approve, modify, or deny such proposals. The decision of the Commission is appealable to the City Council. All other modifications, including revisions of the stage development schedule, shall be processed in the same manner as the original application and shall be subject to the same procedural requirements.

(Ord. No. 13779, § 2(Exh. A), 1-16-2024; Ord. No. 13763, § 5, 10-3-2023; Ord. No. 13357, § 3(Exh. A), 2-16-2016; Ord. 11828 § 3, 1995: prior planning code § 9410)