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Objective Design Standards for Housing Sites <br />City of Pleasanton - 1 - DRAFT: December 14, 2022 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />PART 1 <br />Introduction <br /> <br /> <br />A. PURPOSE <br />These Development Standards and Guidelines are to be used to evaluate residential <br />development on housing sites rezoned as part of the update to the Housing Element (“housing <br />sites”) (see C1. Housing Sites Map). The intent is to establish objective standards and <br />guidelines for residential properties zoned for multifamily development, to ensure this new <br />development is compatible with Pleasanton’s existing high-quality neighborhoods. <br />The Standards and Guidelines provide direction to developers and property owners on the key <br />components of use, density, building mass and height, setbacks, architectural features, parking, <br />access, and street character. <br />Both quantitative and qualitative criteria have been incorporated. <br />Notwithstanding the above, the City shall process and review all projects in accordance with the <br />requirements of State law as they may apply to any housing development project as defined <br />under State law, including but not limited to number of meetings or hearings, processing <br />timeframes and basis for approval or denial of a project. <br /> <br />B. VISION STATEMENT <br />The City of Pleasanton puts forward the following vision statement to complement the <br />attached objective design standards. This vision provides direction to property owners and <br />associated developers on the City’s planning intent.