Redwood City City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 46
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PERMITS1
Editor's note— Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, adopted January 9, 2017, repealed art. 46, §§ 46.1—46.12; and enacted a new art. 46, to read as set out herein. Former art. 46, pertained to similar subject matter, and was derived from Ord. No. 1130, effective July 10, 1964; Ord. No. 1130.81, effective March 20, 1968; Ord. No. 1130.88, effective September 18, 1968; Ord. No. 1130.112, effective April 22, 1970; Ord. No. 1130.138, effective April 12, 1972; Ord. No. 1130.153, effective July 9, 1975; Ord. No. 1130.186, effective December 6, 1978; Ord. No. 1130.193, effective October 17, 1979; Ord. No. 1130.290, effective February 10, 1994; Ord. No. 1130.336 § 30 (part), effective January 5, 2006 and Ord. No. 1130-367, § 5, adopted June 13, 2016.
46.1 - Permit Purpose.
To provide a vehicle for planned development within the existing zoning districts of the City of Redwood City; to encourage flexibility of design and development of land in such a manner as to promote its most appropriate use; to encourage the development of innovative projects which incorporate the highest quality architectural solutions, building materials and landscaping concepts; to promote the most functional and aesthetic relationships between building structures, signs, open space and parking areas in residential, commercial and industrial zoning districts; to encourage the development of quality open space and recreational opportunities within projects, including providing for clustered development and increased open space; and to incorporate stormwater treatment provisions in site planning.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.2 - Applicability.
A Planned Development Permit may be issued in any zoning district.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.3 - Review Authority.
The Zoning Administrator shall review applications for a project area of less than one (1) acre, and the Planning Commission shall review applications for a project of one (1) acre or more.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.4 - Modifications to Development Standards.
All Planned Development proposals shall conform to the applicable lot or unit density regulations and the minimum open space requirements of the underlying Zoning District. In no case shall the number of dwelling units exceed the maximum number permitted under the basic zoning district. The review authority may permit any of the following requirements to be different from those which would otherwise apply in the applicable zoning district:
A.
Maximum heights for structures;
B.
Maximum lot coverage;
C.
Minimum building site sizes;
D.
Minimum front, side, and rear yard setback requirements;
E.
Signage ordinance regulations relating to the number, location, height, and size of signs;
F.
Minimum number of parking spaces required and design of parking spaces and parking lots.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.5 - Findings.
A.
Permit Finding. Decisions regarding a Planned Development Permit shall be based upon the purpose statement in this section. The design and construction quality contained in all aspects of the development plan is expected to exceed the quality standards typically required for new developments located in similar zoning districts.
B.
Findings for Modifications to Development Standards. Modifications may be granted if it is determined that the proposed development will provide an environment of physical and functional desirability, in harmony with the character of the surrounding neighborhood or district.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.6 - Review, Decisions, Appeals and Permit Duration.
Procedures for application review, decisions, appeals, permit duration and expiration and other requirements are located in Chapter 41 (Common Procedures).
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)
46.7 - Amendments to Planned Development Permits.
Amendments to previously approved Planned Development Permits may be approved in accordance with Section 41.10 (Modification of Approved Plans and Permits). Minor changes shall be processed as an Architectural Permit.
(Ord. No. 1130-368, § 5, 1-9-17)