Protecting Existing Residential Area
	Policies from previous housing element:
	Policy	Jurisdiction 	Notes
	Policy H (A-1): Protect the character of existing residential 	Burlingame
	neighborhoods.
	Policy H (A-7): Consider neighborhood quality when 	Burlingame
	approving new and remodeled residences.
	Policy 2.1: Establish zoning controls and density limits that 	Daly City
	maintain the prevailing character of existing neighborhoods.
	H-A-4 Review Potential Environmental Impacts of New 	Foster City
	Housing. When a new housing development is proposed, 
	perform a review of potential environmental impacts to 
	ensure that the impacts on existing and prospective residents
	 are considered.  
	Policy 6.3: Minimize the disruption caused by institutions 	Daly City
	expanding into or adjacent to residential areas.
	(1.1) Residential Protection. Protect established single-	San Mateo
	family and multi-family residential areas by the following 
	actions: see additional information in HE.
	(1.2) Single-Family Preservation. Preserve existing single-	San Mateo
	family neighborhoods through the following actions: see 
	additional information in HE.
	(1.6) Variances and Lot Divisions. Consider existing 	San Mateo
	neighborhood character in terms of dwelling size, height, 
	setbacks and lot size and configuration in reviewing 
	variances and lot division proposals.
	(2.7) Secondary Units. Allow creation of secondary units on 	San Mateo
	single-family properties to provide opportunities for 
	affordable rental units or to allow for the housing of 
	extended families. Require that the design of secondary 
	units be compatible with the main residence and 
	neighborhood, provide adequate on-site usable open space 
	and parking, and not infringe upon the privacy of adjoining 
	Policy H16  Protect the character of existing residential 	Brisbane
	neighborhoods.
	(H2.7) Community Preservation. Assure the retention of the 	Millbrae
	single family character of older residential areas. Protect 
	residents and maintain the housing stock by enforcing the 
	housing and other codes for all types of residential units. As 
	neighborhoods age, the City should provide all possible 
	assistance for housing rehabilitation and maintenance 
	measures through aggressive code enforcement and 
	community preservation.
	(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).
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	Policy	Jurisdiction 	Notes
	(H2.10) Application of Existing Regulations and Guidelines. 	Millbrae
	Provide and apply regulations and guidelines to promote 
	the maintenance and protection of existing residential areas.
	(H3.4) Second Units. Under controlled conditions, such as no	Millbrae
	 or limited exterior alterations, satisfying parking needs and 
	owner occupancy of the principal unit, permit accessory 
	living units in selected areas without affecting neighborhood
	 character.
	(HIP-15) Neighborhood Conservation. Continue the 	Millbrae
	maintenance and enhancement of public facilities, such as 
	streets, water supply, and drainage, in residential 
	neighborhoods by allocations from the general fund, gas tax 
	revenues, Block Grant funds and, where appropriate, through
	 assessment districts, or as conditions of development. 
	Target: 2006. Responsible Agencies: Community 
	Development Department and Public Works Department.
	(HIP-20) R-2 Zoning Districts. Survey R-2 zones to determine 	Millbrae
	which parcels would be appropriate for additional 
	development without affecting existing neighborhood 
	character. Use results of the survey to supplement the list of 
	available sites. Target: 2006. Responsible Agency: 
	Community Development Department.
	(HIP-27) Residential Care Facilities Monitoring. Track and 	Millbrae
	review proposals for residential care facilities through the 
	State Department of Community Care Licensing and to 
	avoid over-concentration and negative impacts on 
	residential neighborhoods. Target: Ongoing. Responsible 
	Agency: Community Development Department and City 
	(1.9) The City shall maximize opportunities for residential 	South San Francisco
	development, including through infill and redevelopment of 
	underutilized sites, without impacting existing 
	neighborhoods or creating conflicts with industrial 
	(1.15) The City shall ensure that new development promotes	South San Francisco
	 quality design and harmonizes with existing neighborhood 
	surroundings. (Existing Policy 1C)
	(2.4A) The City shall continue to aggressively enforce 	South San Francisco
	uniform housing, building, and safety codes. (Existing 
	(2.4B) The City shall seek to eliminate incompatible land 	South San Francisco
	uses or blighting influences from residential neighborhoods 
	through targeted code enforcement and other available 
	regulatory measures. (New Policy)
	(2.7) The City shall ensure that rehabilitation efforts promote	South San Francisco
	 quality design and harmonize with existing neighborhood 
	surroundings. (Existing Policy 1C)
	(1.1) Continue to monitor and enforce building and property 	Belmont
	maintenance code standards in residential neighborhoods.
	(1.2) Continue to provide City services designed to maintain 	Belmont
	the quality of the housing stock and neighborhoods.
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	Policy	Jurisdiction 	Notes
	(1.4) Preserve historic residential structures that contribute to 	Belmont
	the neighborhood character and architectural diversity of 
	Belmont.
	(1.5) Preserve the unique environmental aspects of the 	Belmont
	community, including hillsides and other environmental 
	amenities.
	(1-D) Continue to allow second units in R-1 and R-2 zones 	San Bruno
	that were constructed prior to June 30, 1977 and that met 
	the Uniform Building Code at time of construction. Develop 
	informational handouts to inform residents how to legalize 
	second units in R-1 and R-2 zones.
	(1-F) Conserve and expand the City's supply of small 	San Bruno
	residential lots, where compatible with surrounding 
	neighborhood character.
	(4-D) Ensure that the design, scale, and buffering of new 	San Bruno
	housing retains existing neighborhood character.
	(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.
	(1.335E) 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 
	(1.421) The Town shall continue to preserve the 	Atherton
	characteristics of existing schools, churches and park facilities.
	(14.12) Preserve Existing Single Family Residential Areas. 	San Mateo County
	Preserve and enhance the character of existing single family
	 residential areas by limiting adjacent land use designations 
	to those that are compatible. Consider compatible land use 
	designations to be residential, neighborhood commercial or 
	mixed uses that include multi family housing; locate 
	compatible land uses in areas currently in transition and 
	along traffic corridors.
	(8.2) Improve existing housing condition and preserve 	East Palo Alto
	neighborhood quality through housing rehabilitation and 
	neighborhood improvement efforts.
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