Oakland citywide zoning update

From the City of Oakland:

"We are emailing you to inform you about upcoming community meetings regarding the citywide zoning update process. The first round of community meetings is scheduled for September 25 and October 4, 2008, respectively, as detailed below.

A brochure about the Zoning Update is available online at http://www.oaklandnet.com/zoningupdate/ . Please check the Zoning Update webpage for the latest Zoning Update process news and information.

Regards,
Strategic Planning Staff
City of Oakland
Planning and Zoning Division
250 Frank H. Ogawa Plz – Suite 3315 Oakland, CA 94612
Zoning Update Message Line: (510) 238-7299 Fax: (510) 238-6538

The City of Oakland is updating its zoning regulations, the legal standards which govern the development of land. Zoning regulations affect many people living and working in Oakland. We urge you to become familiar with the process and get involved.

Three rounds of community meetings are planned as part of the process to develop the City’s residential and commercial zoning regulations. The first round of community meetings is intended to be an introduction to the citywide zoning update process: what’s been done, what still needs to be completed, and how individuals can stay informed and participate in the process.

Round 1: Introduction to the Zoning Update.
Come learn about the Citywide Zoning Update work plan and schedule. Staff from the City’s Community and Economic Development Agency (CEDA) Planning and Zoning Division will also be available to present information and answer general questions you may have about zoning and the General Plan. The same meeting has been scheduled at two different locations and times.

Date: Thursday, September 25, 2008
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 pm
Place: Beebe Memorial Church Gym, 3900 Telegraph Avenue
(near 39th St., across from Macarthur BART)

Date: Saturday, October 4, 2008
Time: 10:00am – noon
Place: Coliseum College Prep Academy Gym, 1390 66th Ave (and International Blvd.)
(located a little less than 1 mi. from the Coliseum BART)

The other two rounds of community workshops are planned in 2009:

§ Round 2: Residential/Commercial Zoning: Issues Identification. Jan 2009
The goal of these meetings is to define the priorities of Oakland residents and businesses related to residential and commercial zoning.

§ Round 3: Residential/Commercial: Proposed Concepts. May 2009
The goal of these meetings is to present and collect feedback about draft zoning concepts and mapping.

For more information: (510) 238-7299