As part of Pleasanton’s ongoing work to plan for future housing needs, the Pleasanton City Council will soon consider rezoning three properties currently designated for commercial use to allow for future residential development. These potential changes build on the City’s Housing Element, which was certified by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) in 2023, and reflect a proactive approach to supporting long-term community growth. These potential changes will ensure that the City’s Housing Element inventory can accommodate the City’s share of the state’s mandated regional housing needs on an ongoing basis.
As Pleasanton continues to make progress toward its housing goals, staff has been monitoring development trends and housing production to ensure that the City stays on track with state requirements. Several property owners have recently expressed interest in redeveloping their sites for residential use, prompting the City to evaluate potential rezoning opportunities.
“Pleasanton’s Housing Element is a living strategy that we’re actively implementing,” said Gerry Beaudin, Pleasanton City Manager. “While we’ve already seen a number of residential projects move forward, this is about looking ahead and planning responsibly to meet our community’s evolving housing needs, while preserving the thoughtful approach to growth that defines Pleasanton.”
In addition to planning for future housing needs, the City recently reached an agreement with the Housing Action Coalition (HAC) to address concerns the group raised about Pleasanton’s certified Housing Element. While the City disagrees with HAC’s view of the Housing Element’s adequacy, this agreement reflects the City’s commitment to finding solutions and avoiding unnecessary legal disputes. As part of the agreement, the City will consider rezoning three sites for residential development. The approved settlement is consistent with the City’s housing goals and will ensure that the City’s Housing Element inventory can accommodate the City’s share of the state’s mandated regional housing needs.
Since certification of the Housing Element, Pleasanton has approved over 780 new residential units, with several projects now under construction. The proposed rezoning reflects a proactive approach to accommodating future housing needs and supports investment and redevelopment of older commercial properties in a manner compatible with the community’s character and long-term vision.
City Council will consider the rezoning actions at a future date following appropriate environmental and other review. For more information about the City’s Housing Element, visit https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/assets/our-government/housing/policies/general-plan-housing-element.pdf.