Design
	Policies from previous housing element:
	Policy	Jurisdiction	Notes
	H-B-4 Housing Design. Assure excellence in project design 	Foster City
	consistent with existing community character (architecture, 
	site planning, amenities).  
	H-B-4-a Architectural Review. Continue the City’s 	Foster City
	Architectural Review requirements contained in Chapter 
	17.58 of the Foster City Municipal Code to ensure that 
	development preserves the architectural character and scale 
	of the neighborhoods and community and is well designed. 
	Target: Ongoing. Responsible Agency: Community 
	Policy 6.1: Encourage the development of well-designed 	Daly City
	housing.
	(1.5) Building Bulk. Limit the sizes of new and expanded 	San Mateo
	single-family dwellings and duplexes, retaining 
	neighborhood scale and character. Consider preparation of 
	design guidelines and establishment of a design review 
	(H2.4) Energy Conservation in New Housing. Promote the 	Millbrae
	use of energy conservation in residential construction by 
	incorporating energy conservation in all new residential 
	development. New homes shall meet State standards for 
	energy conservation.
	(H2.9) Housing Design. Protect the character of existing 	Millbrae
	residential neighborhoods and provide stable, safe and 
	attractive neighborhoods by ensuring excellence in project 
	design consistent with existing community character 
	(architecture, site planning, amenities).
	(H3.11) Innovative Housing Approaches. Encourage 	Millbrae
	innovative housing approaches in financing and design of 
	units to increase the availability of low and moderate 
	income housing, including encouraging cooperative and 
	joint ventures between owners, developers and non-profit 
	groups in the provision of BMR housing.
	Program H8a: Study hillside development to see if housing 	Brisbane
	development costs can be reduced on hillside lots through 
	the use of innovative design and grading practices.
	Monday, October 13, 2008	Page 1 of 4

	Policy	Jurisdiction	Notes
	Program H2b: To encourage housing designed for persons 	Brisbane
	with disabilities, reduce the parking requirements for units 
	designed and dedicated for use by persons with disabilities 
	and provide a density bonus for housing projects of 20 units 
	or more that provide at least 8% of the units for persons with 
	disabilities.
	(1.8A) The City shall revise the Zoning Ordinance to remove 	South San Francisco
	constraints to the development of second units, such as 
	overly restrictive parking standards and setback requirements.
	(1.11A) To support private market construction, the City shall 	South San Francisco
	work with property owners, project sponsors, and developers 
	to expedite the permit review process; design housing 
	projects that meet the goals, objectives and policies of this 
	Housing Element; providing timely assistance and advice on
	 permits, fees, environmental review requirements, and 
	affordable housing agreements to avoid costly delays in 
	project approval; and interfacing with community groups and
	 local residents to ensure public support of major new 
	housing developments. (Existing Program 1B-1).
	(1.15) The City shall ensure that new development promotes	South San Francisco
	 quality design and harmonizes with existing neighborhood 
	surroundings. (Existing Policy 1C)
	(1.16) The City shall support excellence in design through 	South San Francisco
	the continued use of the design review board and/or staff 
	and adherence to CEQA while ensuring that this process is 
	carried out expeditiously.
	(2.7) The City shall ensure that rehabilitation efforts promote	South San Francisco
	 quality design and harmonize with existing neighborhood 
	surroundings. (Existing Policy 1C)
	(1.4) Preserve historic residential structures that contribute to 	Belmont
	the neighborhood character and architectural diversity of 
	Belmont.
	(1-E) Periodically review and update Zoning Ordinance 	San Bruno
	standards applicable to residential add-ons, to ensure that 
	design standards are appropriate to existing neighborhood 
	character.
	(4-D) Ensure that the design, scale, and buffering of new 	San Bruno
	housing retains existing neighborhood character.
	Larger Parcels. The City of San Carlos shall encourage 	San Carlos
	assembling smaller parcels into larger parcels to allow for 
	additional flexibility in design and increased master 
	Monday, October 13, 2008	Page 2 of 4

	Policy	Jurisdiction	Notes
	(1.335A) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, shall have 
	Maintenance of existing neighborhood environments
	shall be promoted by the design of the subdivision and
	subdivision improvements. Designs shall be visually
	harmonious and compatible with neighborhood
	character.
	(1.335C) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, shall have uniformity of
	 lot design should be avoided by using such techniques as 
	meandering streets.
	(1.335E) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, shall have residential 
	land uses designed in accordance with the density, floor 
	area ratio, height, bulk and other standards established by 
	(1.335H) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes will adhere to the 
	design standards. Second residential units are permitted 
	when consistent with adopted standards.
	(1.335I) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes will adhere to the 
	design standards. Privacy is a factor which shall be 
	incorporated into the subdivision, subdivision improvements 
	(1.335J) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, shall allows minimum 
	lot size subdivisions only where such minimum lot sizes do 
	not significantly degrade established levels of privacy, 
	wooded areas, and/or the open space environment.
	(1.421) The Town shall continue to preserve the 	Atherton
	characteristics of existing schools, churches and park facilities.
	(2.371) No street under the jurisdiction of the Town shall be 	Atherton
	more than two lanes in width.
	(2.372) Meandering street lines shall be preserved consistent	Atherton
	 with traffic safety.
	(2.376) Valley gutters or rolled curbs may be required in all 	Atherton
	new subdivisions.
	Monday, October 13, 2008	Page 3 of 4

	Policy	Jurisdiction	Notes
	(14.29) Encourage the Use of Alternative Housing Types and	San Mateo County
	 the Planned Unit Development District. Reduce construction
	 costs by continuing to encourage: (a) alternative housing 
	types, such as manufactured homes or (b) flexible site design
	 standards, through the use of the Planned Unit 
	Development District, where appropriate.
	(14.33) Improve the Energy Efficiency of New Housing. 	San Mateo County
	Improve the energy efficiency of newly constructed housing 
	by enforcing State energy codes and encouraging the use of
	 on site renewable energy sources by assisting applicants in 
	meeting the County's guidelines for passive solar design and
	 solar access.
	(14.34) Promote Sustainable Building Practices. Promote 	San Mateo County
	sustainable or "green" building design, construction and 
	operation by: (a) continuing community outreach and 
	education efforts to encourage local builders to adopt green 
	building practices; (b) considering offering incentives, such 
	as reduced permit fees, to further encourage green building 
	practices; and (c) continuing to implement the County's 
	Construction and Demolition Debris Recycling Ordinance.
	(5.2) The City shall require the design of new housing and 	South San Francisco
	neighborhoods to comply with adopted building security 
	standards that decrease burglary and other property related 
	crimes. (Existing Policy 5B)
	(6.7) The City shall encourage the use of energy efficient 	South San Francisco
	and energy conserving design and construction techniques 
	in all types of projects (including new construction and 
	remodeled and rehabilitated structures). (New Policy)
	(11) Conservation of Existing Affordable Housing. Continue 	Woodside
	to maintain house size limitations in all zones to encourage 
	the retention of existing smaller homes where possible, 
	especially in the R 1 zone. Also, continue to provide for 
	setback exceptions and variances to recognize limitations on
	 existing structures to allow remodeling or small additions 
	rather than demolition and construction of new structures.
	Monday, October 13, 2008	Page 4 of 4