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providing guidance for applicants on required posting of on-site project notifications. Review and comment by the Planning Commission is requested prior to finalization of the policy. DISCUSSION In developing the draft policy, staff reviewed the programs and policies in neighboring jurisdictions regarding legally required and supplemental (courtesy) posting for development projects. Among the cities surveyed, Fremont, Livermore, Dublin, Concord, and Berkeley all have similar policies to that proposed for Pleasanton, outlining specifications and requirements for signs to be installed on-site to inform the public regarding certain types of development projects in certain situations. Scope of Projects Required to have On-Site Notification The scope of projects for which notification is required varied among the cities surveyed. For example, the City of Livermore requires on-site posting only for projects on undeveloped land, while the City of Concord requires on-site posting for any project that requires a public hearing. The City of Dublin requires on-site posting for projects in several cases, including at undeveloped sites, intensification of existing sites, major commercial additions, rezones, and new residential development, in addition to others. The City of Berkeley requires on-site notification for virtually all projects involving a discretionary approval. Staff has developed a draft policy handout for on-site project notification signs in Pleasanton, attempting to address the range of projects that have the greatest potential to be of neighborhood or community interest. The requirements outlined in the policy would apply to "major development projects," including: • Development of undeveloped land with any use other than one new single-family home (excluding Accessory Dwelling Units); • Modification, expansion, or intensification of use on a site involving the addition of one or more dwelling units (excluding ADUs); or more than 500 square feet of new non-residential development; • Commercial projects subject to Major Design Review and requiring Planning Commission or City Council approval; • Projects requiring a Conditional Use Permit ; • Any project requiring approval of a Planned Unit Development (PUD) or Major PUD Modification, General Plan Amendment, Tract Map, or Re-Zoning; • Any other project as determined by the Director of Community Development Specifications for On-Site Notification Signs The draft policy handout includes details regarding the requirements related to the on-site notification signs, including: • Number and placement of signs (distance from property line, method, and location of affixing sign(s), etc.); • Specifications and content of signs (sign size, material, font, and project information); • Timing for placement and removal of signs ; • Verification of sign placement (via the Certification of Posting form); • Maintenance and replacement of signs; Project No., Address Planning Commission 2 of 3 r rules as may further the fair and efficient running of the meeting, such as reducing the amount of testimony time allotted to the applicant and all those who wish to speak when the meeting agenda is lengthy or when there are numerous speakers for any specific item. The audience is requested to respect and extend courtesy to all those wishing to testify on all cases by being quiet while others are speaking.