PC 09-09-2025 PresentationsPC 09-09-2025
Item No.2
Municipal
Code Updates
Presentations
Cupertino Planning Commission
September 9, 2025
MCA -2024-004
Municipal Code Updates
Background
●Consistency with State law and internal
practices / policies
●Senate Bill 450
●Objective language
●Minor corrections or edits
●Typos
●Improved readability
●Potential to streamline City review
Senate Bill 450
Effective January 1, 2025:
●SB9 standards cannot be stricter than standards for
other developments in the zone.
●Subdivision standards must be “related to the
design or to improvements of a parcel”
●Prohibits denial of an SB 9 project due to potential
impacts on the physical environment.
●Mandates a decision within 60 days, or the project
is automatically approved.
Analysis – Chapters 14.15 and 14.18
Chapter 14.15 (Landscaping)
●Minor change to align with State code
Chapter 14.18 (Protected Trees)
●Reordered and minor revisions to improve
readability
●Revised language to align with Zoning Ordinance
and current processes
●Addition of requirement for peer review of arborist
reports
Analysis – Chapters 18.20 and 18.52
Chapter 18.20 (Parcel Maps)
New section added for two-lot subdivisions (SB 450)
Objective Subdivision Standards carried over from
SB9:
●Lot configuration standards
●Driveway standards
●Building pad siting requirements
●Grading limitations
Chapter 18.52 (Hillside Subdivisions)
Reference to new section added
Analysis – Chapter 19.08 (Definitions)
New definitions:
●Balcony
●Deck
●Front Entry Porch
●Entry Feature Height
●Gross Lot Area
●Porch
Minor edits made to:
●Bay Window
●Floor Area
●Lot
●Setback Line
●Usable Rear Yard
Analysis – Chapter 19.12 (Administration)
Minor edits to references to Municipal and State codes
Addition of two new standards:
●Application Expiration – 180-day limit for inactivity
●Limitations on the demolition of residential units
Analysis – Chapters 19.28 and 19.40
Single-Family (R1) and Residential Hillside (RHS)
SB9 subdivision standards moved to new section
Modification to landscaping and grading standards to
make objective and reflect previous SB9 standards
Addition of SB9 development standards
Modification to single-family design standards to make
objective and reflect previous SB9 standards
Analysis – Chapters 19.28 and 19.40
Removal of SB9 development standards:
●Maximum grade elevation change
●2,000 square foot size limitation
●50% second to first story ratio
●Smaller first story building envelope
●Basement and balcony restriction
●Architectural design requirements
Recommended Actions
Adopt the Draft Resolution recommending that
the City Council:
a.Find the actions exempt from CEQA; and
b.Adopt the proposed Municipal Code
Amendments.
PC 09-09-2025
Item No.3
Active
Transport Plan
Presentations
Active Transportation Plan
City Of Cupertino
Planning Commission
September 9, 2025
Agenda
•Project Overview & Schedule
•Plan Goals
•What we Heard from the Public
•Bicycle & Pedestrian Analysis
•Recommendations Process
•Prioritization
•Phase 2 Outreach
•Next Steps
•Questions/Discussion
Key Information
•Phase 1 Outreach
-What we heard
•Phase 1 Analysis
-Methods & results
•Draft Prioritization
Criteria
-Provide feedback
Project Background
April 4, 2023:The City Council approved the FY 23/24 City Work
Program (CWP), including the ATP as an item "to be considered" in
the FY 24/25 City Work Program.
April 3, 2024 : The City Council approved the FY 24/25 CWP, including
the ATP as an approved item.
June 26, 2024:The City Council adopted Resolution 24 -063,
requesting that the Metropolitan Transportation Commission allocate
FY 24/25 TDA3 funding for the development of an Active
Transportation Plan.
December 3, 2024:The City Council approved a contract with Alta
Planning + Design, Inc. for the development of an ATP.
Why an Active Transportation Plan?
Outdated Plans
•2016 Bicycle Transportation Plan
•2018 Pedestrian Transportation Plan
Clear Project Roadmap for the City
•Separate plans led to questions
about prioritization
Improve Safety and Connectivity
•Opportunity to implement the
countermeasures in the Vision Zero
Action Plan to achieve the 2040
target.
Why an Active Transportation Plan?
About 4% of adults walk or bike to
work* and 33% of students walk or
bike to school**
30% of all car trips starting/ending in
Cupertino are <5mi, a distance
feasible for active modes ***
There is a high number of
recreational walking or biking trips
(almost 2,000 a week)****
*Commuter Mode Share (Source: ACS 2021 5 -Year estimates)
**2024-2025 Safe Routes to School Travel Tally Data
***Replica
****Strava Metro data from July 7-July 13, 2025
Project Purpose
•“There is a growing necessity for a unified approach in the form of
a Citywide ATP, which will coordinate the goals and infrastructure
projects of both bicycle and pedestrian initiatives, while also
considering the ongoing needs of motorized vehicles.”
•“Identify current gaps in the pedestrian and bicycle networks and
examine traffic and collision data to propose infrastructure
improvements that will increase safety and accessibility for all
roadway users.”
Source: December 3, 2024, Staff Report
Project Schedule
Plan Goals
Safety - Focus on the High -Injury Network
Access - Improve access to schools, jobs, parks, and other
destinations
Maintenance - Fix & maintain the existing network
Sustainability - Improve air quality, climate, and public
health
Multimodal Balance - Minimize impacts on roadway
operations
Fairness - Improvements distributed to all neighborhoods
Collins Elementary
Community Engagement
Phase 1 Outreach
9 Pop-up Events &
2 Community Workshops
36 Promotional Signs
Installed across the City
Phase 1 Outreach
1,361 People Reached & 2,987 Public Comments
Received via outreach boards, an interactive
webmap, survey, and emails
Webmap
Comments
Larger dots indicate
locations with more
comments, “likes”,
and “dislikes”
Green dots indicate
more “like” votes on
a comment
Pink dots indicate
more “dislike” votes
on a comment
Phase 1 Outreach
What We Heard
Phase 1 Outreach – What We Heard
Desire for Connected Networks
Close gaps & reduce barriers
Focus on Pedestrian Improvements
Ensure pedestrian needs are being met
Lead with Safety and Accessibility
Prioritize the top two ranked plan goals
Focus Improvements near Schools
Focus on school travel
Phase 1 Outreach – What We Heard
Reflect All Voices
Capture all opinions about ATP
Concern About Tradeoffs
Consider the impact on parking/traffic
Don’t Just Build, Maintain
Dedicate resources towards bike
facility maintenance
Track Progress
Monitor the utilization of new projects
De Anza Blvd
Analysis
Analysis - ATP
Active Trip
Potential (ATP)
Roughly 30% of all
car trips starting or
ending in Cupertino
are 5 miles or less
ATP uses origin/
destination data from an
activity-based model
calibrated to mobile
data, simulated for
privacy https://flowmap.altago.site/1DDBl9gnj-FtUTPoFkwBPdxd1MjIXNg5nhAVigXpp1Xs/d7df4d7
Analysis - Level of Traffic Stress
Pedestrian Level
of Traffic Stress
Measure perception
of comfort & safety
while walking
Pedestrian LTS
Map
Major roadways (De
Anza Blvd, Foothill
Blvd) and highway
overcrossings have
a high level of
traffic stress for
pedestrians
Analysis - LTS
Bicycle Level of
Traffic Stress
Measures perception
& comfort of people
riding bikes
LTS 1 = comfortable for
all ages & abilities
Analysis - LTS
Bicycle LTS
Map
Most major
roadways (Stevens
Creek Blvd, Wolfe
Rd, Miller Ave,
Blaney Ave, De
Anza Blvd, Foothill
Blvd) have high
levels of traffic
stress for bicyclists
Analysis - LTS
Analysis – SAST
(stress-adjusted short trips)
Gap Scores –
short trips that
could be made
by walking &
biking that are
suppressed by
stressful
conditions
Analysis – SAST
(stress-adjusted short trips)
Walk Gap
Score
Gaps in the
network and
areas with the
highest
potential to
generate new
walking trips
Bike Gap
Score
Gaps in the
network and
areas with the
highest
potential to
generate new
biking trips
Analysis – SAST
(stress-adjusted short trips)
Regnart Creek Trail
Recommendations
Recommendations Process
Analysis Proposed
Projects Public Input
Past Plans
Pedestrian Project Typologies
Bicycle Project Types
Program & Policy Recommendations
Engineering policies and programs:
Example: Active detection at intersections
Encouragement programs:
Example: Bike rack program
Education programs:
Example: Electric micromobility education
Enforcement programs:
Example: Target enforcement of vehicular violations
on the High-Injury Network
Evaluation programs:
Example: Bicycle and pedestrian traffic counts
Draft Bicycle Network Prioritization Criteria
Mode of Travel Student Mode Share
Family Vehicle - Alone 54.7%
- Carpool
Goal Criteria Metric (Source)Max
Score
Safety
Collision History Roadway is on the High Injury Network 20
Stress Level Max score from bicycle level of traffic
stress analysis 10
Access
School Proximity School located nearby 10
High Frequency
Transit Proximity Presence of transit stops 5
Parks & Other
Destination
Proximity
Presence of parks, the library, and
shopping centers 10
Sustainability Active Trip Potential
Roadway has high bicycle or e-bike trip
potential 5
Fills network facility gap within a
segment 5
Balance Roadway Impact Potential need for lane reduction or
parking removal (-10)
Fairness Public Input Roadway was identified during public
outreach process 20
Draft Pedestrian Intersection Prioritization Criteria
Mode of Travel Student Mode Share
Family Vehicle - Alone 54.7%
- Carpool
Goal Criteria Metric (Source)Max
Score
Safety
Collision History Roadway is on the High Injury Network 20
Stress Level Max score from pedestrian level of
traffic stress analysis 10
Access
School Proximity School located nearby 10
High Frequency
Transit Proximity Presence of transit stops 10
Parks & Other
Destination
Proximity
Presence of parks, the library, and
shopping centers 10
Sustainability Active Trip Potential
Roadway has high active pedestrian
trip potential 5
Fills network facility gap within a
segment 5
Fairness Public Input Roadway was identified during public
outreach process 20
Draft Pedestrian Sidewalk Prioritization Criteria
Mode of Travel Student Mode Share
Family Vehicle - Alone 54.7%
- Carpool
Goal Criteria Metric (Source)Max
Score
Safety
Collision History Roadway is on the High Injury Network 20
Stress Level Max score from pedestrian level of
traffic stress analysis 10
Access
School Proximity School located nearby 10
High Frequency
Transit Proximity Presence of transit stops 10
Parks & Other
Destination
Proximity
Presence of parks, the library, and
shopping centers 10
Sustainability Active Trip Potential
Roadway has high trip potential 5
Fills network facility gap within a
segment 5
Fairness Public Input Roadway was identified during public
outreach process 20
Stevens Creek Blvd
Input on Recommendations
Phase 2 Public Input Spaces
1.Online Webmap
Hosted on the project website:
www.cupertinoATP.org
2.3 Pop-up Events
3.2 Community Workshops (one in person,
one virtual)
4.Direct emails to: info@CupertinoATP.org
Input is focused on network recommendations
Webmap Preview
Phase 2 Outreach (Aug -Oct)
Public Hearings
•August 20 – Bicycle Pedestrian Commission
•September 9 – Planning Commission
•September 16 – Cupertino City Council
Pop-Up Events
•September 5 – Creekside Farmers’ Market
•September 13 – Silicon Valley Fall Fest
•September 21 – De Anza Farmers’ Market
•September 28 – Bike Fest
Community Workshops
•September 29 – Community Hall
•October 6 – Virtual Workshop
What Comes Next
•Public review of recommendations
•Prioritize recommendations for
implementation
•‘Implementation Packages’ for the highest-
priority projects
•Draft Plan
Next Steps
Phase 2 – August through October
•Phase 1 review at City Commissions & Council
Phase 3 – January
•Draft Plan
Final Plan at City Council April 2026
How can people get involved?
•Visit CupertinoATP.org
•Comment on the webmap
•Attend an event
•Email our project team
info@CupertinoATP.org
www.cupertinoATP.org
Thank You!
Questions/Discussion