2026 Zoning Code, Municipal Code, and City Engineering Standards Amendments

The City of Redwood City is advancing administrative amendments to its Zoning Code, Municipal Code, and Engineering Standards to align with the 2023-31 Housing Element, improve code clarity and accessibility, and streamline development review processes. These updates include the adoption of ordinances that revise zoning and municipal regulations to implement specific housing policies such as eliminating parking requirements for qualifying developments, codifying ministerial permitting for affordable housing, and ensuring compliance with state laws including Public Resources Code Sections 21080.085, 21080.25(b)(11), and 21080.17. The City has also rescinded prior resolutions related to CEQA Guidelines to reflect updated statutory exemptions and adopted revised Engineering Standards to support consistent implementation. The project is administratively exempt from full CEQA review under multiple statutory exemptions, with a Notice of Exemption and a limited Environmental Impact Report filed as supporting documentation, both referencing State Clearinghouse document number 129577. All actions are undertaken directly by the City of Redwood City as the lead agency with no external contractor involved, and the amendments are being processed through local and county administrative channels rather than a traditional procurement process. Financial transactions related to filing fees, such as $50 for the County documentary fee and $100 for combined NOE and EIR submissions, are handled by the San Mateo County Clerk-Recorder’s office, but no formal contract value, line items, payment office, or invoicing system are established because the activity does not constitute a procurement of goods or services. The initiative is guided by municipal code maintenance goals and housing policy implementation, with no competitive bidding, evaluation factors, or federal acquisition regulations applicable. The project is forecasted to be effective as of July 15, 2026, with all changes taking place within Redwood City’s jurisdiction under the oversight of Principal Planner Melinda Hue, who serves as the primary contact for CEQA compliance and code implementation.