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Housing Element Program 32 and MUR Design Review Amendments

Description

Zoning code updates to permit by-right housing on previous housing element sites and streamline design review for middle housing.

Impact summary

Streamlines housing approvals and aligns West Berkeley zoning rules with standard residential standards.

Applicant

Name
City of Berkeley Planning Department
Address
Citywide / Designated Opportunity Sites

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
2
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved9–0, unanimous

Last discussed Jan 20, 2026.

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