Community Character

The Community Character Element fulfills State requirements for the Land Use Element, and identifies policies to focus growth in targeted areas.

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Sustainable Development

Urban Forest and Streetscapes

Historic Resources

Neighborhoods
Economic Development

This Economic Development Element establishes goals and policies focused on protecting and growing Burlingame’s economic assets, and leveraging new business retention and attraction opportunities created by Burlingame’s competitive advantages within the evolving and dynamic San Francisco Bay Area economy.

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Economic Base

Business Retention and Attraction
Mobility

The Mobility Element fulfills State requirements for the Circulation Element, and outlines policies to improve all modes of travel throughout Burlingame, with an increased emphasis on improvement for cyclists and pedestrians.

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Multimodal Transportation Network

Safe and Convenient Pedestrian Facilities

Bicycle Facilities

Transit Access and Amenities

Transportation Demand Management

Integration of Transportation and Land Use

Parking

Natural Resources and Sustainability

Performance Measures and Guidelines

Corridor and Area Plans
Infrastructure

The Infrastructure chapter addresses topics required for the Circulation Element: water supply storage and delivery, wastewater collection and treatment, flood control and stormwater management, solid waste management, and telecommunications.

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Efficient and Sustainable Municipal Operations

Water Delivery and Supply

Wastewater

Stormwater Drainage and Flood Control

Solid Waste and Recycling

Energy

Telecommunications
Community Safety

The Community Safety chapter establishes goals and policies regarding adequate emergency services and response systems, encompassing both preventative and proactive practices. It also outlines policies to protect the community from noise hazards, sea level rise, and storm surge events.

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Police Protection

Fire Prevention and Protection Services and Emergency Medical Response

Emergency Preparedness, Disaster Response and Community Resilience

Noise

Sea Level Rise

Hazardous Materials

Seismic and Geologic Hazards

Airport and Heliport Hazards
Healthy People & Healthy Places

The Healthy People and Healthy Places Chapter fulfills California requirements for the Conservation and Open Space Elements, which focus on resource preservation, park space, and recreation resources.

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Public Health

Police Protection

Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas Reduction

Parks, Open Space, and Recreation

Biological Resources

Water Resources

Scenic Resources
Engagement & Enrichment

The Engagement and Enrichment Chapter provides optional content that supports Burlingame’s aim to embrace education, arts, culture, and civic engagement in all aspects of community life.

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Education and Lifelong Learning

Arts and Culture

Civic Engagement

Medium Density Residential

The Medium Density Residential (MDR) designation permits detached and attached housing units. Ancillary structures are also permitted.

Development Standard: 8.1–20.0 Dwelling Units per Gross Acre