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CITY OF DUBLIN
VILLAGE POLICY STATEMENT
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SEPTEMBER 7, 2004
Attachment 4
VILLAGE POLICY
Introduction
The Policy described below is not a Planning legal requirement for new development. This Policy
Statement is a definition of a Village used to refine and enhance special areas in the community that
already contain some of the characteristics of villages. In addition, this Policy provides direction on
what characteristics comprises the Dublin Village Concept. This concept can be used as a template
for the development of new villages in the future. The development of this Policy is based on a
Background Document dated September 7, 2004.
Aoolicabilitv
This Policy will be used by the City to identify possible Village sites in both new development areas
and redeveloping sites. An Action Plan will be developed by Staff with specific recommendations
on:
1. Possible Village Sites
2. Later modifications to the General Plan and Specific Plans to mandate the location
and characteristics of Villages.
Only when changes are made to the Planning documents noted above will this Policy become a legal
requirement.
The Villa1!e Policv
A Village is defined as a physical development of land that has been
designed to encourage compact development of an area which integrates a
variety of housing types and densities with community facilities, civic and
educational uses. Commercial and industrial uses may also be located in
Villages. An emphasis on pedestrian-friendly design should be required.
Villages should have these characteristics:
A Village location should be compatible with the local environment including surrounding
land uses and topography. It should respect constraints, roadways and environmental
considerations;
2 A Village should have a mixture of housing types, densities and affordability and should
support a range of age and income groups;
3 Activity nodes (commercial areas, community facilities and public/private facilities) should
be easily accessible;
4 Trails, pedestrian walkways and street linkages should be established to bring the parts and
elements of the Village together;
5 Street and Pedestrian linkages should link to transportation spines including buses and transit
services;
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6 The Village should have a strong "edge" defining the bou ldaries. This could include major
streets, architectural or landscaped areas;
7 Village size should reflect development that promotes pecestrian walkability, permits a
sufficient mixture of residential and public/private uses ar d convenient commercial areas.
8 Specific identity should be fostered for the Village areas (;;pecial signage, unique design
elements, public plazas etc.)
Imolementation
An Action Plan to determine potential Village sites and appropriate modifications to the City's
General Plan and Specific Plan to include development ofVillagt:s in appropriate locations in Dublin
shall be prepared by Staff for review and adoption by the Planning Commission and City Council.
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