How can I view the ordinance documents?

Email the City Clerk, Sheri Marie Smith, at ssmith@cityoforinda.gov to request the documents.

Who voted on the ordinance?

The ordinance was adopted unanimously by the council members present; Councilmember Hoxie was absent.

Ordinance — Orinda

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Orinda City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-03 on May 5, 2026, updating Title 17 (Zoning) and adopting citywide objective design standards for residential and open space districts to align with state housing law. Documents are available from the City Clerk.

Key Takeaways

Ordinance No. 26-03 adopted on May 5, 2026
Amends Title 17 (Zoning) for residential/open space districts
Implements citywide objective design standards
Aligns local code with state housing law
Public records available from the City Clerk

Published: May 13, 2026 · 1 week ago
Category: Ordinance
City: Orinda

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What to do next

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Request ordinance documents
Email City Clerk Sheri Marie Smith at ssmith@cityoforinda.gov to obtain all related documents.
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Review impact on property plans
If you own or plan residential property in Orinda, compare your project to the new objective design standards adopted May 5, 2026.
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Contact planning department
For implementation questions or permits, contact the City of Orinda planning department (use City Clerk email to be directed).

Frequently asked questions

What does Ordinance No. 26-03 do?: It amends the city's zoning code (Title 17) and adopts objective design standards for residential and open space districts to comply with state housing law.
When was the ordinance adopted?: The Orinda City Council adopted Ordinance No. 26-03 on May 5, 2026.
How can I view the ordinance documents?: Email the City Clerk, Sheri Marie Smith, at ssmith@cityoforinda.gov to request the documents.
Who voted on the ordinance?: The ordinance was adopted unanimously by the council members present; Councilmember Hoxie was absent.

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Legal terms in this notice

Ordinance: A law or regulation passed by a city council that applies within the city.
Title 17 (Zoning): The section of the municipal code that governs land use and development rules.
Objective design standards: Clear, measurable development rules used to review project design without subjective judgment.
Consistency with state housing law: Updating local rules so they comply with California statutes and regulations on housing.

Full Notice Text

ORINDA CITY COUNCIL NOTICE OF ADOPTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7 pm, the City held a public meeting to adopt: ORDINANCE NO. 26-03 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ORINDA ORDINANCE 26-03 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE ORINDA MUNICIPAL CODE (ZONING) AND ADOPTING THE CITYWIDE OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS FOR THE RESIDENTIAL AND OPEN SPACE DISTRICTS FOR CONSISTENCY WITH STATE HOUSING LAW. This Ordinance was adopted unanimously by the Orinda City Council with the exception of Councilmember Hoxie, who was absent. All documents relating to the above item are available for public review by e-mailing the City Clerk at ssmith@cityoforinda.gov. s/ Sheri Marie Smith, City Clerk CCT 6968109; May 13, 2026

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