C.3 and C.6 Development Review Checklist
8 SMCWPPP 1/1/9
Worksheet F
Special Projects
Complete this worksheet for projects that appear to meet the definition of “Special Project”, per Provision C.3.e.ii of the Municipal
Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP). The form assists in determining whether a project meets Special Project criteria, and the
percentage of low impact development (LID) treatment reduction credit. Special Projects that implement less than 100% LID treatment
must provide a narrative discussion of the feasibility or infeasibility of 100% LID treatment. See Appendix J of the C.3 Technical
Guidance Handbook (download at www.flowstobay.org) for more information.
F.1 “Special Project” Determination (Check the boxes to determine if the project meets any of the following categories.)
Special Project Category “A”
Does the project have ALL of the following characteristics?
Located in a municipality’s designated central business district, downtown core area or downtown core zoning district,
neighborhood business district or comparable pedestrian-oriented commercial district, or historic preservation site and/or
district
;
Creates and/or replaces 0.5 acres or less of impervious surface;
Includes no surface parking, except for incidental parking for emergency vehicle access, ADA access, and passenger or
freight loading zones;
Has at least 85% coverage of the entire site by permanent structures. The remaining 15% portion of the site may be
used for safety access, parking structure entrances, trash and recycling service, utility access, pedestrian connections,
public uses, landscaping and stormwater treatment.
No (continue) Yes – Complete Section F.2 below
Special Project Category “B”
Does the project have ALL of the following characteristics?
Located in a municipality’s designated central business district, downtown core area or downtown core zoning district,
neighborhood business district or comparable pedestrian-oriented commercial district, or historic preservation site and/or
district
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;
Creates and/or replaces more than 0.5 acres of impervious area and less than 2.0 acres;
Includes no surface parking, except for incidental parking for emergency access, ADA access, and passenger or freight
loading zones;
Has at least 85% coverage of the entire site by permanent structures. The remaining 15% portion of the site may be
used for safety access, parking structure entrances, trash and recycling service, utility access, pedestrian connections,
public uses, landscaping and stormwater treatment;
Minimum density of either 50 dwelling units per acre (for residential projects) or a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 2:1 (for
commercial projects) - mixed use projects may use either criterion. Note Change on 7/1/16
No (continue) Yes – Complete Section F-2 below
Special Project Category “C”
Does the project have ALL of the following characteristics?
At least 50% of the project area is within 1/2 mile of an existing or planned transit hub
or 100% within a planned Priority
Development Area
;
The project is characterized as a non-auto-related use
; and
Minimum density of either 25 dwelling units per acre (for residential projects) or a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 2:1 (for
commercial projects) - mixed use projects may use either criterion. Note Change on 7/1/16
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No (continue) Yes – Complete Section F-2 below
And built as part of a municipality’s stated objective to preserve/enhance a pedestrian-oriented type of urban design.
Effective 7/1/16, the MRP establishes definitions for "Gross Density"(GD) & FAR. GD is defined as, "the total number of residential units
divided by the acreage of the entire site area, including land occupied by public right-of-ways, recreational, civic, commercial and other non-
residential uses." FAR is defined as," the Ratio of the total floor area on all floors of all buildings at a project site (except structures, floors, or floor
areas dedicated to parking) to the total project site area.
“Transit hub” is defined as a rail, light rail, or commuter rail station, ferry terminal, or bus transfer station served by three or more bus routes. (A bus
stop with no supporting services does not qualify.)
A “planned Priority Development Area” is an infill development area formally designated by the Association of Bay Area Government’s / Metropolitan
Transportation Commission’s FOCUS regional planning program.
Category C specifically excludes stand-alone surface parking lots; car dealerships; auto and truck rental facilities with onsite surface storage; fast-
food restaurants, banks or pharmacies with drive-through lanes; gas stations; car washes; auto repair and service facilities; or other auto-related project
unrelated to the concept of transit oriented development.