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San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan

Help develop the community vision for the San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.

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We want to hear from you! Please provide your ideas and feedback on the Draft San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan using the survey link below. Please provide your comments by January 9, 2026.

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You can also join the project mailing list to find future opportunities to participate and guide the team with your input. 

Project Overview  

The San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan will primarily focus on land use policies and economic development programs, such as allowed uses, development standards, employment, and industry trends. The plan will outline programs and policies to encourage and support diverse housing, commercial activities, and public amenities. The plan will also assess the conditions and needs of different transportation options like public transit, biking, and walking and summarize potential parking and loading impacts in coordination with existing public improvement processes.   

Project Timeline  

The San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan (SPA SP) effort began in June 2023 and the planning process is anticipated to take roughly two years to complete. The Draft Specific Plan and Addendum to the Housing Element Environmental Impact Report (EIR) are estimated to be completed by staff by early 2025, after which they will be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendation by the middle of 2025, and to the City Council for review and adoption by the end of 2025.

Past Events

  • December 2024 Planning Commission Hearing
    December 4, 2024 2 Documents
    Document
    • Planning Commission Agenda 12.04.24 (18.16 MB)
    Document
    • San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Presentation (3.74 MB)
  • November 2024 San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan Walking Tour
    November 16, 2024 1 Documents
    Document
    • SPA Site Tour Handout (17.37 MB)
  • September 2024 Public Workshop San Pablo Area Specific Plan
    September 26, 2024 2 Documents
    Document
    • SPASP Workshop Fall 2024 Presentation Final (2.6 MB)
    Document
    • Workshop Fall 2024 Handout (4.89 MB)
  • January 2024 Open House: San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
    January 24, 2024 2 Documents
    Document
    • January 24 Open House Boards.pdf (9.47 MB)
    Document
    • January 24 Open House Presentation.pdf (7.43 MB)

Related Documents

Document
  • Update on San Pablo Avenue Specific Planning Efforts (362.63 KB)
Document
  • Community Assessment Report Final.pdf (25.85 MB)
Document
  • Policy and Development Options Memo FINAL.pdf (1.02 MB)
Document
  • SPASP Key Existing Conditions_APPENDIX A [for CAR].pdf (22.34 MB)
Document
  • Public Review Draft of San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan.pdf (13.77 MB)
Document
  • Public Review Draft Appendix A - Key Existing Conditions.pdf (23.08 MB)
Document
  • Public Review Draft Appendix B - Opportunity Sites.pdf (3.42 MB)
Document
  • Public Review Draft Appendix C - Buildout Summary Memorandum.pdf (677.46 KB)
Document
  • Public Review Draft Appendix D - Street Improvements.pdf (2.18 MB)
Document
  • Public Review Draft Appendix E - Objective Design Standards.pdf (4.18 MB)
Document
  • Draft San Pablo Specific Plan Community Meeting Boards 10-29-2025.pdf (29.81 MB)
In this section
General Plan and Area Plans
  • Ashby and North Berkeley BART Station Planning
  • Middle Housing Zoning Changes
  • Prepared, Safe, and Healthy Berkeley for All
  • Corridors Zoning Update
  • San Pablo Avenue Specific Plan
  • Housing Element Update

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