REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
CONTINUED FROM JUNE 2, 2026
Proposed Project: Take the following Actions:
a. Find that the Proposed Actions are Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308;
b. Adopt a Resolution to Establish Lower Density Residential Objective Design Standards for Single-family Dwellings, Two-family Dwellings and Dual Urban Opportunity (DUO) Housing Developments, and Repeal the Single-Family Home Design Techniques;
c. Introduce an Ordinance to Amend Sunnyvale Municipal Code Title 19 (Zoning) to Amend Chapter 19.32 (Building Heights, Lot Coverages and Floor Area Ratios) and Repeal and Replace Chapter 19.80 (Design Review) to Implement the Lower Density Residential Design Standards, and to Amend Chapter 19.79 (Accessory Dwelling Units [ADU]) to Conform with New State ADU Laws;
d. Adopt a Resolution to Update and Adopt the Green Building Tables for 2026; and
e. Repeal City Council Policy 1.1.12 Maximum Standards for Small Lot Single-family Residential Developments.
Location: Citywide
File #: PLNG-2024-0517
Project Planner: Aastha Vashist, (408) 730-7458, avashist@sunnyvale.ca.gov
Report
REPORT IN BRIEF
The Planning Commission considered this item on April 27, 2026, and unanimously recommended approval of the staff recommendation with minor modifications.
On June 2, 2026, the City Council continued this item to the July 21, 2026, hearing due to the length of that day's agenda and due to an interest in receiving a staff response to a recently submitted letter from a member of the public.
Two members of the public provided oral comments during the June 2, 2026 City Council hearing. One speaker requested clarification regarding public notification requirements and the available appeal processes. A second speaker questioned the purpose of the proposed design standards a...
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