On September 5, 2023, the City Council will hold a public hearing to consider amendments to the Piedmont City Code and the City of Piedmont Design Guidelines to implement Housing Element programs, including a multifamily objective design standards (MODS) program, and accessory dwelling unit (ADU) incentives program.
The proposed amendments to the Piedmont City Code include amendments to Division 17.38, Accessory Dwelling Units, of Chapter 17, Planning and Land Use, including new incentives for rent-restricted ADUs for applicants using new City-approved plans for ADUs. The proposed amendments to the Piedmont City Code also include the establishment of a new Division 17.67, of Chapter 17, Planning and Land Use to establish procedures and standards for ministerial review of multifamily and mixed-use building types, and other conforming changes.
Proposed amendments to the City of Piedmont Design Guidelines include: (1) new objective standards for architectural elements to be used by City staff to review development applications for multifamily and mixed-use building types; (2) pre-approved plans for accessory dwelling units (ADUs); (3) renaming the City of Piedmont Design Guidelines as to “Piedmont’s Design Standards and Guidelines”; and (4) other conforming changes.