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Design Review Committee

A subcommittee of the Zoning Adjustments Board, charged with the review and approval of design proposals for all projects in commercial, manufacturing, and some higher residential zoning districts.

Membership shall consist of two members of the Zoning Adjustments Board, one member of the Landmarks Preservation Commission, one member of the Civic Arts Commission (each member appointed by that Commission); and three members of the public who are appointed by the Zoning Adjustments Board.  The membership shall include a minimum of two licensed architects, one licensed landscape architect, and two laypersons.

Meetings

Meetings are usually held the 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:30 pm, at North Berkeley Senior Center, 1901 Hearst Avenue. Gooseberry Room. Meetings are conducted in person with a hybrid option available.
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July 15, 2021 | 7:00pm
Design Review Committee 2021-07-15

In-Person Location: 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda

Attachments:
  • Agenda Packet (43.27 KB)43.27 KB
June 17, 2021 | 7:00pm
Design Review Committee 2021-06-17

In-Person Location: 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda

Attachments:
  • Agenda Packet (40.1 KB)40.1 KB
May 20, 2021 | 7:00pm
Design Review Committee 2021-05-20

In-Person Location: 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda

Attachments:
  • Agenda Packet (41.58 KB)41.58 KB
April 15, 2021 | 7:00pm
Design Review Committee 2021-04-15

In-Person Location: 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda

March 18, 2021 | 7:00pm
Design Review Committee 2021-03-18

In-Person Location: 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda

February 18, 2021 | 7:00pm
Design Review Committee 2021-02-18

In-Person Location: 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda

January 21, 2021 | 7:00pm
Design Review Committee 2021-01-21

In-Person Location: 1947 Center Street, 4th Floor, Berkeley, CA 94704
Type: Regular Agenda

Attachments:
  • Agenda Packet (65.16 KB)65.16 KB

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Minutes from previous meetings are available in Records Online. Video and audio recordings of the Design Review Committee meetings are available upon request. Please contact the Commission Secretary at DRC@berkeleyca.gov to obtain a recording.

DISCLOSURE NOTICE

Communications to Berkeley boards, commissions, or committees are public record and will become part of the City’s electronic records, which are accessible through the City’s website. Please note: email addresses, names, addresses, and other contact information are not required, but if included in any communication to a City board, commission, or committee, will become part of the public record. If you do not want your email address or other contact information to be made public, you may deliver communications via US Postal Service or in person to the secretary of the relevant board, commission, or committee. If you do not want your contact information included in the public record, please do not include that information in your communication. Please contact the secretary to the relevant board, commission, or committee for further information.

Secretary

Anne Burns

Planning and Development
Phone: (510) 981-7415 / TDD: (510)981-6903 / FAX: (510) 981-7470
drc@berkeleyca.gov

Mailing Address

Design Review Committee
Anne Burns
Planning and Development
1947 Center Street, 2nd Floor
Berkeley, CA  94704

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Enabling Legislation

  • BMC Chapter 23.402.060

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