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Inclusionary housing update advances

AlamedaApr 14, 20262 min read

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The Planning Board voted 5-0 to recommend that City Council adopt an update to Alameda’s Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, with added changes such as exemptions for projects of 11 units or fewer and clearer guidance on fees, timing, and development findings.

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What this means

The board backed changes to the city rule that requires new housing projects to include some affordable units or pay fees instead. If City Council adopts the ordinance, it could change how future housing projects are built and what they must provide. The board also asked for clearer rules on smaller projects, rental housing fixes, and the timeline for faster approvals.

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Approved the March 9, 2026 and March 23, 2026 meeting minutes on the consent calendar, 4-0, with one abstention and two members absent.
Recommended approval of an ordinance updating the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, 5-0, with requested augmentations including an exemption for projects of 11 units or fewer, clearer cluster development findings, an administrative fix for existing moderate-income rental housing developments, an in-lieu fee for projects of 12 units or larger, spelled-out figures, and more specific expedited-timeline guidance.
Canceled the next Planning Board meeting scheduled for April 27.

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Apr 14, 2026, 2:00 AMCity Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501scheduled

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Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
AGENDA CHANGES
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT - Anyone may speak for 3 minutes regarding any matter not on the agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - March 9, 2026 (continued from the March 23, 2023 Planning Board Meeting)
Approve Draft Meeting Minutes - March 23, 2026
REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS
Consideration of an Ordinance to Update the Inclusionary Housing Ordinance, Alameda Municipal Code Section 30-16, and make a recommendation to City Council regarding its adoption. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this action is categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3).
STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Planning, Building and Transportation Department Recent Actions and Decisions
Oral Report - Future Public Meetings and Upcoming Planning, Building and Transportation Department Projects
BOARD COMMUNICATIONS Members may make a brief announcement of activities, request factual information or request staff to agendize a matter on a future agenda
NON-AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT - Anyone may speak for 3 minutes regarding any matter not on the agenda
ADJOURNMENT
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Inclusionary housing update advances

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