Planning CommissionSan Mateo

Zoning Code Update Study Session – Single-Family and Lower-Density Multi-Family Regulations

Staff presented the city’s draft updates to residential zoning standards for single‑family and lower‑density multi‑family districts (R1‑R4). The commission took public comments and will give direction on whether to keep, modify, or adopt the proposed changes. This discussion does not trigger a CEQA review.

Under discussionComment option listedJun 9Housing

Planning CommissionSan Mateo

New 8-story mixed-use building at 616 S. B Street

Commission members considered a proposal to demolish two existing commercial buildings and construct an eight‑story mixed‑use building with ground‑floor retail and 94 residential units. The staff recommended adopting the site plan, architectural review, development application, and a tentative parcel map to combine two lots. The project is classified as categorically exempt from further CEQA review.

Under discussionComment option listedJun 9Housing

Planning CommissionSan Mateo

Discussion of R4 District Zoning Update

The commission will discuss updates to the R4 district as part of the Comprehensive Zoning Code Update.

Info onlyComment deadline 4 p.m. the day of the meeting.Jun 9Housing

Planning Commission

Easy-to-understand decision summaries

Zoning Code Update Study Session – Single-Family and Lower-Density Multi-Family Regulations

New 8-story mixed-use building at 616 S. B Street

Discussion of R4 District Zoning Update