Subdivision
	Policies from previous housing element:
	Policy	Jurisdiction 	Notes
	Program 1-B3 Assist the private sector in the normal housing 	Hillsborough
	development process in Hillsborough. The prompt 
	processing of subdivision and design review applications and
	 building permits has resulted in average construction rates 
	consistent with projected demand for housing in 
	Hillsborough. The Town will continue to assist in the housing
	Policy 2-A Allow subdivision of existing vacant lots larger 	Hillsborough
	than one acre. 
	Program 2-A1 Modify the subdivision ordinance to permit 	Hillsborough
	subdivision of vacant parcels that are large enough to 
	accommodate two or more half-acre lots, but which cannot 
	meet street frontage or lot width requirements. See HE for 
	more information.
	Policy 2-B Use a density bonus to encourage the creation of 	Hillsborough
	affordable housing in future subdivisions. 
	H-B-3-b Increased Energy Conservation. The City will 	Foster City
	continue to enforce Title 24 Energy requirements and will 
	review its development ordinances to determine if zoning, 
	building, subdivision and others discourage the use of 
	energy conservation measures (placement of solar panels, 
	energy conserving architectural designs, building 
	orientation, etc.). Target: Ongoing. Responsible Agency: 
	Community Development Department.  
	(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.
	(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.
	(1.335B) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, shall have Adequate 
	drainage and off-street parking shall be provided. Street 
	lighting shall be kept to a minimum. Temporary or guest on-
	street parking areas shall be minimized.
	(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.
	(1.335D) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, will preserve trees  to 
	the maximum extent feasible while allowing for construction 
	within established parameters for setbacks and lot coverage
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	Policy	Jurisdiction 	Notes
	(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 
	(1.335F) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, shall have all utilities 
	installed in conjunction with new subdivisions and shall be 
	placed underground.
	(1.335G) Proposed residential subdivisions, as well as 	Atherton
	proposals to replace existing homes, shall have residential 
	land uses consistent with the goals, objectives and policies 
	of the Atherton General Plan housing Element.
	(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.
	(14.24) Provide Infrastructure Adequate to Support Housing 	San Mateo County
	Development. Provide infrastructure adequate to serve 
	existing and new housing in urban areas, rural service 
	centers, and rural residential subdivisions consistent with the 
	County General Plan and Local Coastal Program.
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