October 7, 2026 · Planning Commission
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community we live in was built on the territory of xučyun (Huchiun (Hooch-yoon)), the ancestral and unceded land of the Chochenyo (Cho-chen-yo)-speaking Ohlone (Oh-low- nee) people, the ancestors and descendants of the sovereign Verona Band of Alameda County. This land was and continues to be of great importance to all of the Ohlone Tribes and descendants of the Verona Band. As we begin our meeting tonight, we acknowledge and honor the original inhabitants of Berkeley, the documented 5,000-year history of a vibrant community at the West Berkeley Shellmound, and the Ohlone people who continue to reside in the East Bay. We recognize that Berkeley’s residents have and continue to benefit from the use and occupation of this unceded stolen land since the City of Berkeley’s incorporation in 1878. As stewards of the laws regulating the City of Berkeley, it is not only vital that we recognize the history of this land, but also recognize that the Ohlone people are present members of Berkeley and other East Bay communities today. The City of Berkeley will continue to build relationships with the Lisjan Tribe and to create meaningful actions that uphold the intention of this land acknowledgement.
five minutes per organization, or at the discretion of the Chairperson)
Receive opportunity reports on status of projects for which the Planning Commission has established a subcommittee or liaison.
Minutes of September 16, 2026 From: Commission Secretary Recommendation: Approve the draft minutes of the September 16, 2026 meeting. PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA October 7, 2026 PAGE 4
A. Public Hearing: Zoning Text Amendments to Title 23 to Update Permit Requirements for Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, and Spas Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, receive public comment, and upon conclusion, make a recommendation to the City Council to adopt proposed amendments to BMC Title 23 (Zoning) Section 23.304.070(D) to update permit requirements for Hot Tubs, Jacuzzis, and Spas. Written Materials: Linked Above B. Public Hearing: Zoning Text Amendments to Title 23 to Update ADU Ordinance Recommendation: Conduct a public hearing, receive public comment, and, upon conclusion, make a recommendation to the City Council to adopt proposed amendments to BMC Title 23 (Zoning) to bring the City's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) and junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU) regulations into compliance with State law and the California Department of Housing and Community Development's (HCD) ordinance-review findings. Written Materials: Linked above. C. Report: 600 Bancroft Development Agreement Recommendation: Hear informational report, receive public comment, and provide feedback to staff. Written Materials: Linked above. D. Planning Commission Subcommittee Update: Ashby BART West Lot Objective Design Standards Recommendation: Receive an update from the Planning Commission subcommittee on potential additional recommendations regarding the Ashby West Lot Objective Design Standards (ODS); discuss and determine whether to forward additional Commission recommendations to the City Council. Written Materials: None at time of agenda posting.
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA October 7, 2026 PAGE 5
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