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Oakland's planning staff and Planning Commission proposed new rules governing new homes and additions to single-family residences in Rockridge and Oakland. Key controversies include protection only of 'picture postcard' views (not gardens, trees, open sky), no protection of interior sunlight, and limited privacy protections. City officials to present and take public comment at the October 16 RCPC General Meeting.
Oakland's planning staff and Planning Commission proposed new rules governing new homes and additions to single-family residences in Rockridge and Oakland. Key controversies include protection only of 'picture postcard' views (not gardens, trees, open sky), no protection of interior sunlight, and limited privacy protections. City officials to present and take public comment at the October 16 RCPC General Meeting.
“the 'sun-filled kitchen' or bedroom 'flooded with morning light' that… make smaller, tightly grouped Rockridge homes so livable, are not protected by the new regulations… sunlight streaming into interior living spaces is not considered in the city's proposed Design Review.”2003_10 - Design Review article pull quote
“Only 'picture postcard views'—not views of gardens, trees, and open sky—would be protected under proposed city rules governing new residential construction in Rockridge.”2003_10 - Article headline and lead