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Housing Constraints Draft Housing Element 3-13 corridor since the adoption of the Strategy, which may be attributable to the low development potential achievable under the SA-1, SA-2, and SA-3 density limits. The City plans to increase maximum allowable FAR, residential densities, and building heights in land use and zoning districts to promote higher-density redevelopment in priority development areas, as discussed in Chapter 4, Housing Resources. Overlay Zones An overlay zone is a zoning district which is applied over one or more previously established zoning districts, establishing additional or stricter standards and criteria for covered properties in addition to those of the underlying zoning district. The following overlay zones in San Leandro impact residential development. Planned Development (PD) Overlay District and Planned Development Project Approval The PD Overlay District is a path that allows applicants of development projects to work with the City to modify (or request exemptions) from certain development standards on larger parcels to eliminate rigidity in the built environment. This process encourages innovative site planning techniques and allows for a mix of compatible uses. The following are the standards required for approval of a PD Overlay on a parcel:  The minimum net area of a PD must be 10,000 square feet for any project.  The number of dwelling units in a PD project shall be established at the time the PD project is approved.  The minimum residential density in any South Area zoning district for a stand-alone residential development or a mixed use development is 18 du/acre. To establish a PD Overlay, applicants may request a zoning amendment that must be adopted by Ordinance by the City Council after a recommendation by the Planning Commission.16 The application for rezoning to a PD Overlay District must include:  A conceptual site plan and a vicinity map showing the relationship of the site to the surrounding area.  Preliminary calculations in tabular form showing compliance with applicable density, coverage, floor area, parking, and open-space regulations.  Conceptual elevations of proposed structures and signs, with exterior materials and wall openings indicated.  Photos of the site and of existing development in the immediate vicinity. The Zoning Enforcement Officer (ZEO) also may require any of the following items, based on the type, location, and potential impacts of proposed development:  A map showing proposed district boundaries and the relationship of the district to uses and structures directly affected by the proposed PD Overlay District. 16 City of San Leandro Zoning Code. 2021. Available: http://www.qcode.us/codes/sanleandro-zoning/view.php?&frames=on.Accessed October 27, 2021