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C-28 | City of Pleasanton Housing Constraints Urban Growth Boundary The Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) is a line, adopted as a component of the General Plan, that delineates the outer edge of land planned for future development at General Plan buildout. The UGB is included in Pleasanton’s General Plan and distinguishes areas generally suitable for urban development and the provision of urban facilities and services from areas considered more suitable for the long-term protection of natural and scenic resources (particularly ridgeline views) and open space uses such as large lot agriculture and grazing, and parks and recreation. The UGB also helps to define and create open space buffers between communities to maintain a distinct edge and separation between urbanized areas. The northern boundary and parts of the eastern boundary lines represent other jurisdictional limits, the cities of Dublin and Livermore, respectively, beyond which Pleasanton cannot extend. The western and southern boundaries, comprised of steep slopes and ridges, reflect the joint policies of the City, Alameda County, and the Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCO) to avoid development in topographically and environmentally constrained lands and encourage development within infill areas of existing City limits. Its intent is not to limit growth but to promote “smart growth” by focusing new housing in areas where services can be readily provided, and which avoid major environmental issues. The East Pleasanton Specific Plan area, which covers a total of approximately 1,100 acres, is an area where the UGB limits the extent of development. A 50-acre portion of this area within City limits and the UGB, known as the Kiewit property (APN 946 125100704), is included in the Sites Inventory and would be re-zoned for residential uses (see Appendix B, Sites Inventory and Methodology). Other Local Ordinances The City does not have other ordinances, such as a short-term rental ordinance, that directly impact the cost and supply of residential development. In December 2021, the City adopted objective standards applicable to urban lot splits (Ordinance 2228). These standards are consistent with SB 9 (Government Code §66452.6, 65852.21, and 66411.7). C.2.3 Building and Housing Codes and Enforcement Pleasanton uses the California Building Code (CBC), which sets minimum standards for residential development and all other structures. The City’s Building and Safety Division has adopted special construction rules primarily for safety related reasons, and to further clarify the requirements of the CBC. Examples of this are the Code requirements regarding increased pool height fencing for life-safety reasons and additional rebar requirements in soils susceptible to failure during an earthquake. These standards may increase initial construction costs (e.g., materials and labor), but over time will improve the safety of residents. The City's Building and Safety Division reviews all buildings for conformance with the CBC and other codes to ensure the