Ord 2022-022 Zoning Code Amendments for Housing Element

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30 2. Posted Notice. For hearings directly relating to an identifiable property, notice shall also be given by posting at least three public notices, thereof, at least ten days prior to such hearing, including at least one such notice on or within 500 feet of the subject property. 3. Published Notice. Notice shall be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in San Leandro at least ten days prior to the hearing. 4. No proceeding in connection with the hearing shall be invalidated by failure to send notice where the address of the owner is not a matter of public record or by failure to post public notices or by failure to receive any notice. 5. Supplemental On-Site Notice. For projects that the Community Development Director determines may have a significant impact on adjacent uses or may generate significant public concerns, the Director may require that the applicant and/or property owner erect an on-site public notice sign, minimum three feet by five feet in size and six feet in height that provides a description of the proposed project, the date, time, and place of scheduled public hearing(s), the name of the project proponent, and other information as required to clarify the project proposal. Such sign shall be subject to review and approval of the Community Development Director and shall be installed at a prominent location on the site a minimum of 10 days prior to the scheduled public hearing. Section 5.12.124 is amended to read as follows: 5.12.124 Site Plan Review Standards To approve or conditionally approve Site Plan Review, the decision maker or the decision making body shall find that the proposal is in substantial compliance with the following standards, to the extent permitted by applicable State or Federal law: A. For Administrative Site Plan Review for Multi-Family and Mixed-Use Housing Development Projects, as Defined by Government Code 65589.5, that Comply with All Applicable Objective Standards and Criteria: 1. The project is in compliance with the minimum objective standards and criteria of this Code, the General Plan, any applicable specific Plan, and all other applicable objective standards and criteria. This Administrative Site Plan Review process shall be ministerial. B. For All Other Site Plan Review, including Administrative Site Plan Review, Minor Site Plan Review and Major Site Plan Review not Covered by Subsection 5.12.124(A)(1) above: 1. The project (is in compliance with the minimum requirements of this Code and are arranged as to achieve the intent of such requirements by providing a harmonious and orderly development that is compatible with its surroundings. Parking, loading, storage, and service areas are appropriately screened by building placement, orientation walls, and/or landscaping. 2. The building(s) has(have) adequate articulation, with appropriate window placement, use of detailing, and/or changes in building planes to provide visual interest. The exterior materials, finishes, detailing, and colors are compatible with those of surrounding structures. Visually incompatible elements, such as roof- mounted utilities, are fully screened from public view. If the proposal is for an addition to an existing building, such additions shall appear as an integral element of the building. Additions shall not have a “tacked on” appearance, and either the addition should be consistent with the existing building’s design element, or the existing building should be remodeled concurrently with construction of the addition. 3. The landscaping complements the architectural design, with an appropriate balance of trees, shrubs, and living ground covers, and provides adequate screening and shading of parking lots and/or driveways. 4. Detail features, such as signs, fences, and lighting for buildings, parking lots, and/or driveways are visually consistent with the architectural and landscape design and minimize off-site glare. 5. Exceptions to Above Regarding Expansions and/or Alterations to Existing Nonconforming Structures and Sites. The decision maker or the decision making body may vary from the standards outlined in Subsections 1 through 4 above and approve a Site Plan that cannot achieve compliance with these