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Downtown Oakland Specific Plan Zoning Amendments

Review and comment directly on the draft text amendments and maps

The following Draft Planning Code Amendments and Draft Zoning Map and associated maps are designed to implement the goals of the Downtown Oakland Specific Plan, and have been published for public review. This Konveio application allows community members to collaboratively comment directly the proposed changes, both the text and the maps. If you have any questions about how to use this interactive version of the Draft Zoning Amendments, please send an email to plandowntownoakland@oaklandca.gov.

Please visit the DOSP Draft Zoning Amendments page for summary materials, informational videos, document downloads, details about upcoming public meetings and contact information to provide feedback on these proposals in other ways.

To learn more about what the DOSP does and why it matters, watch this video or visit the main DOSP website (bit.ly/OakDOSP). You can sign up to receive the zoning amendments when they are released and receive updates, reminders and information about how to review, comment and participate in community discussions about the amendments.

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Mark McComb Sep 27 2022 at 5:52PM on page 13

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I agree with Dan's comment- allowing residential use would make this area more vibrant. Being too restrictive on permitted uses might be counterproductive. There is already a lot of underutilized dining and retail space along the waterfront, which may be a result of overly restrictive development. Restricting this entire area to just retail, dining and entertainment seems overly prescriptive.
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Dan T Aug 24 2022 at 11:05AM on page 13

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This area should also encourage residential uses. More residents would increase foot traffic, enhance vibrancy and support the retail/dining/entertainment uses.
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Dan T Aug 24 2022 at 10:59AM on page 3

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What does this actually mean? This language is too vague and could be interpreted in many different ways. I don't believe new buildings should be limited to the height and scale of older buildings. Large and small buildings coexist in successful neighborhoods all over the world. Existing building sizes should not limit the scale of new development. Downtown Oakland should become denser, and that means that new buildings should be larger than existing buildings. This language could be used to say that new buildings should not be any larger than existing buildings. Please revise text.
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Gavin Lohry Jul 12 2022 at 3:38PM on page 14

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The mixed-use district described in this sentence would require dense new developments that will change the character of the neighborhood. I would focus on bringing in new development with places for people to live over preserving the past and condo values to existing owners.
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Gavin Lohry Jul 12 2022 at 3:35PM on page 12

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Best way to encourage mixed-use residential development would be to allow dense high-rise (150'+)housing developments with ground floor retail in these areas.
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Gavin Lohry Jul 12 2022 at 3:32PM on page 7

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CBD should allow the market to decide on du/ac and FAR. Should be unlimited.
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Gavin Lohry Jul 12 2022 at 3:31PM on page 6

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I use to live in this area. Would be much more lively and safe with more people. Please allow much greater density, heights of at least 150 feet, and commercial ground floor. 250 du/ac at least.
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Gavin Lohry Jul 12 2022 at 3:29PM on page 4

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Too few units per acre. 250 du/ac should be the base for this area.
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Gavin Lohry Jul 12 2022 at 3:28PM on page 4

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125 units per acre is too low for anywhere near downtown. We are in a housing crisis and need to make sure high-density development can be built in all areas around downtown. While I don't believe dwelling units per acre should be regulated, in this area they should be at least 250 du/ac.
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