Richmond Livable Corridors Form Based Code

Richmond Livable Corridors

Project Description

Prior to the Zoning Update process getting started, the City, through a Prop 84 Planning Grant, developed a draft Form-Based Code (FBC) for several of its commercial corridors and surrounding areas to implement the mixed-use vision established in the General Plan. Since these two regulatory documents are converging, staff is seeking Council approval to integrate the FBC into the Zoning Update to create a consolidated series of land use regulations.

Contact

Roberta Feliciano, Senior Planner
roberta_feliciano@ci.richmond.ca.us
(510) 620-6662

Documents

Planning Commission - Thursday, September 1, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

(This meeting will utilize web conferencing and telephone only)

The Planning Commission will have a Public Hearing to consider a recommendation to the City Council of the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code. You are invited to learn more about the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code and provide your input.

Agenda and Staff Report

Design Review Board (Special Meeting) - Friday, March 4, 2022, 2:00 p.m.

(This meeting will utilize web conferencing and telephone only)

The Design Review Board will have a Special Meeting to review the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code. You are invited to learn more about the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code and provide your input. 

Planning Commission (Study Session) - Thursday, January 6, 2022, 6:30 p.m.

(This meeting will utilize web conferencing and telephone only)

The Planning Commission will have a Study Session to review the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code. You are invited to learn more about the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code and provide your input. 

Design Review Board (Study Session) - Wednesday, December 8, 2021, 6:00 p.m.

(This meeting will utilize web conferencing and telephone only)

The Design Review Board will have a Study Session to review the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code. You are invited to learn more about the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code and provide your input.

Virtual Community Workshop - Wednesday, November 4, 2020, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.

You are invited to learn more about the Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code and provide your input. The new code was drafted for the Central Richmond PDA in 2015-2016 to implement Richmond General Plan 2030 and encourage mixed-use and residential infill development improves the public realm along major corridors.

You may view the workshop presentation here: https://youtu.be/Ar2Ga9jRSAw

Richmond Livable Corridors Video


If you have any comments or questions, please email Roberta Feliciano at roberta_feliciano@ci.richmond.ca.us.


Join us at a Virtual Community Workshop to learn more about the project and share on the proposed zoning map.

 
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City Council - September 20, 2016, 6:30 PM, 440 Civic Center Plaza, Council Chambers

Adopt Resolution directing staff to integrate portions of the draft Form-Based Code into the Zoning and Subdivisions Regulations Update.

 Staff Report

 1. Draft Resolution

 A. Draft FBC

 B. Architectural Guidelines

 C. Sustainability Guidelines

 D. Zoning Map Amendment


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Project Description
The City of Richmond, in partnership with Contra Costa Health Services (CCHS), the Local Government Commission (LGC), and Opticos Design, Inc. has prepared a Final Draft Richmond Livable Corridors Form-Based Code (FBC) for three major commercial corridors in the City. Upon adoption, the FBC will be an implementation tool that guides the transformation and revitalization of Macdonald Avenue, San Pablo Avenue, and 23rd Street into livable, walkable, and economically thriving corridors. Portions of these three corridors are identified as Priority Development Areas (PDAs) by ABAG and MTC.

The intent of the FBC is to foster a high-quality built environment. The FBC focuses on the creation, revitalization, and preservation of vibrant, walkable urban places by utilizing physical form, rather than land use, as the primary organizing principle. It also promotes standards for both private and public spaces. The FBC addresses physical characteristics and standards governing private realm components along the corridors, including building placement, form, height, frontage, and land use, ensuring that new development contributes to walkable urbanism. The FBC also addresses roadways, streets, sidewalks, and civic spaces. Special emphasis is given to sustainability and public health indicators, ensuring that regulations promote environmentally responsible places that maximize public health benefits.  This community planning effort is funded in part through a grant awarded by the California Strategic Growth Council.


Community Mapping Meeting- June 17, 6 PM

 Final Draft Form-Based Code (February 2015)


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