12-294 - City of Sunnyvale - State of California

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parking requirements have been revised repeatedly to reflect changes in
parking demand, land use characteristics, and community character. Most
recently in 2007, City Council adopted provisions for parking management
plans for multi-family residential, commercial uses, and place of assembly uses
along with fine-tuning of some of the requirements. In response to concerns
that the commercial and office parking standards are too restrictive, Council
ranked this study #5 of 6 for Community Development for 2012.
EXISTING POLICY
General Plan - Economic Vitality
GOAL LT-6 Supportive Economic Development Environment — Sustain a
strong local economy that contributes fiscal support for desired city services
and provides a mix of jobs and commercial opportunities.
Policy LT-6.3 Consider the needs of businesses as well as residents when
making land use and transportation decisions.
Policy LT-7.4 Support land use policies that provide a diversified mix of
commercial/industrial development.
General Plan – Good Design
Policy CC-3.1 Place a priority on quality architecture and site design, which
will enhance the image of Sunnyvale and create a vital and attractive
environment for businesses, residents and visitors, and be reasonably balanced
with the need for economic development to assure Sunnyvale’s economic
prosperity.
Policy LT-5.11 The City should consider enhancing standards for pedestrian
facilities.
Policy LT-4.13 Promote an attractive and functional commercial environment.
General Plan – Environmental Sustainability
GOAL EM-10 Reduced Runoff and Pollutant Discharge — Minimize the
quantity of runoff and discharge of pollutants to the maximum extent
practicable by integrating surface runoff controls into new development and
redevelopment land use decisions.
Draft Land Use and Transportation Goals
These goals have not yet been adopted formally by City Council, but have been
circulated in draft form as part of the Horizon 2035 Committee’s
recommendation.