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General Plan AmendmentApprovedDowntown Hayward Specific Plan area
2040 General Plan Land Use Element Amendments (Downtown Specific Plan Implementation)
Hayward
Description
Amendments raising downtown densities to 34.8-210 units per acre in City Center zones and redesignating 130 parcels to implement the Downtown Specific Plan.
Impact summary
More housing capacity downtown, especially near BART, helping the city meet state housing goals while keeping local design standards.
Applicant
- Name
- City of Hayward
- Address
- Downtown Hayward Specific Plan area
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 1
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · City Council
Approved7–0, unanimous
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.
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Related issues (1)
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