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2.oPr�6.4.A. - Page 101 These documents regulate unified and coordinated development processes. Through the application of these documents, development projects and land uses will achieve General Plan goals and policies established for the community, which are designed to enhance the quality of life in Redwood City and minimize environmental impacts. As a charter city, Redwood City has considerable autonomy with regard to land use regulation and is not required to comply with Section 65860 of the California Government Code, which requires that the zoning ordinance be consistent with a city's general plan. However, this exemption applies only to zoning consistency and not to consistency requirements for subdivision map approval, public works construction, or for other subordinate land use or development approvals. Furthermore, the Redwood City Charter states that: "All general laws of the state applicable to municipal corporations, including those relating to "municipal affairs," now or hereafter enacted, and which are not in conflict with the provisions of this charter or with ordinances or resolutions hereafter enacted shall be applicable to the city," (Redwood City Charter: Section 71 — General Laws Applicable). Therefore, the City's Zoning Ordinance should be consistent with the General Plan. Section 65860 of the California Government Code also requires that when non-conformance occurs, the zoning regulations shall be brought into conformance with the General Plan within a reasonable amount of time. The General Plan states: "It is not anticipated that each General Plan designation will have a directly related zoning designation that will permit the maximum development potential identified in the General Plan. Rather, multiple zoning designations may implement a single General Plan designation. Further, it is anticipated that the Zoning Ordinance will use the General Plan designation as a guide and maximum limit, but will create zoning designations that consider existing character, access, and City priorities in determining appropriate densities and intensities as well as the opportunity for change," (pg. BE-41). As indicated in Table 1, each proposed Zoning Article amendment has a directly correlated General Plan designation that it is implementing. Mixed Use— Neighborhood According to the General Plan, the Mixed Use - Neighborhood category accommodates moderate-scale mixed-use developments that combine residential uses with neighborhood-serving commercial storefronts. Commercial retail and services should serve the immediate neighborhoods and facilitate pedestrian-friendly environments. Single-use structure heights are limited to two or three stories, as outlined below, and combined use structure heights can extend up to four stories with proper consideration given to the scale and intensity of adjacent residential neighborhoods. Development standards are consistent in both the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance Amendment as follows: ■ Combined Use (Commercial and Residential) o Maximum residential density: 40 du/acre o Maximum commercial intensity: 1.0 FAR o Maximum height: 4 stories ■ Single Use (Commercial) o Maximum commercial intensity: 0.6 FAR o Maximum height: 2 stories ■ Single Use (Residential) o Maximum residential density: 40 du/acre o Maximum height: 3 stories The Mixed Use Neighborhood Zoning District directly correlates to areas identified as Mixed Use - Neighborhood on the General Plan Land Use map. The purpose and intent for the Zoning District directly correlates to General Plan goals and/or policies. The development standards and regulations of the Zoning Amendment are consistent with these purposes and intents. Redwood City Comprehensive 2013 Zoning Amendment Page 11 of 51 Addendum to General Plan FEIR