The City of Sunnyvale’s Council Policy Manual (CPM) is a compendium of policies established by City Council resolution or motion which provide guidelines for current or future City action. Such policies, when implemented, assist in achieving General Plan goals.

If you have questions about the Council Policy Manual in general, please contact the Office of the City Manager. If you have questions about a specific policy, please contact the “lead department” for that policy, as noted at the end of each policy.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Element 1. LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION

1.0. Land Use and Transportation

Policy 1.0.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Land Use and Transportation Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 1.0.1 Land Use and Transportation — Goals, Policies and Action Statements (including Policy for the Allocation of Street Space)

1.1. Land Use

Policy 1.1.2 Guidelines for Long-Term Outdoor Accessory Commercial Uses

Policy 1.1.3 Procedural Points and Processing of Development Requests

Policy 1.1.4 Council and Planning Commission Review of Land Use Decisions and Opportunity to Appeal

Policy 1.1.5 Jobs/Housing Imbalance

Policy 1.1.6 Operating Standards for Recycling Centers

Policy 1.1.7 Environmental Quality Regulations

Policy 1.1.8 Video Game Uses in Commercial Businesses

Policy 1.1.9 Sustainable Development and Green Buildings

Policy 1.1.10 Use of the Public Sidewalk on the 100 Block of South Murphy

Policy 1.1.11 Planned Development (PD) Combining District Use Guidelines

Policy 1.1.12 Maximum Standards for Small Lot Single Family Residential Developments

Policy 1.1.13 Review Criteria for Projects Greater Than 35% Floor Area Ratio (FAR)

Policy 1.1.14 Public and Private Street Rename Process and Criteria

Policy 1.1.15 Residential Transportation Demand Management

Policy 1.1.17 Donation Trailer for Used Household Goods

1.2. Transportation

Policy 1.2.2 Transportation Impact Mitigation

Policy 1.2.3 Bicycle Facilities on City Streets

Policy 1.2.4 Traffic Calming

Policy 1.2.5 Parking Enforcement

Policy 1.2.6 Roundabout Intersections

Element 2. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

2.2. Open Space and Recreation

Policy 2.2.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Open Space and Recreation Sub-Element

Policy 2.2.1 Open Space and Recreation Sub-Element Policies

Policy 2.2.2 Sale of Surplus Land

Policy 2.2.3 School Open Space City/School Development

2.3. Housing and Community Revitalization

Policy 2.3.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Housing and Community Revitalization Sub-Element (coming soon)

Policy 2.3.1 Housing and Community Revitalization — Goals and Policies

Policy 2.3.2 Housing Incentive Fund

Policy 2.3.3 Strategies for Affordable Housing and the Use of Housing Mitigation Fees

Policy 2.3.4 Waiver for Occupancy Standards for Rental Property

2.4. Seismic Safety and Safety

Policy 2.4.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Seismic Safety and Safety Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 2.4.1 Seismic Safety and Safety — Mission Statements (Goals), Policies and Key Initiatives (Action Strategies)

2.5. Community Design

Policy 2.5.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Community Design Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 2.5.1 Community Design — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 2.5.2 Banners

Element 3. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT

3.1. Water Resources

Policy 3.1.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Water Resources Sub-Element (coming soon)

Policy 3.1.1 Water Resources — Goals, Policies and Action Strategies

Policy 3.1.2 Metering of Water Utilities for Residential Condominiums

3.2. Solid Waste Management

Policy 3.2.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Solid Waste Management Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 3.2.1 Solid Waste Management — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 3.2.2 Reusable Diapers

Policy 3.2.3 Solid Waste Rate Restructuring Policy

Policy 3.2.4 Zero Waste

3.3. Wastewater Management

Policy 3.3.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Wastewater Management Sub-Element (coming soon)

Policy 3.3.1 Wastewater Management — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

3.4. Surface Runoff

Policy 3.4.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Surface Runoff Sub-Element (coming soon)

Policy 3.4.1 Surface Runoff — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

3.5. Energy

Policy 3.5.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Energy Sub-Element (coming soon)

Policy 3.5.1 Energy

3.6. Noise

Policy 3.6.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Noise Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 3.6.1 Noise — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 3.6.2 City Use of Powered Equipment

3.7. Air Quality

Policy 3.7.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Air Quality Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 3.7.1 Air Quality — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 3.7.2 Reduction of Carbon Dioxide Emissions from City Operations

Element 4. PUBLIC SAFETY

4.1. Law Enforcement

Policy 4.1.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Law Enforcement Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 4.1.1Law Enforcement— Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 4.1.2 Asset Forfeiture

4.2. Fire Services

Policy 4.2.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Fire Services Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 4.2.1 Fire Services — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

4.3. Support Services

Policy 4.3.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Support Services Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 4.3.1 Support Services — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Element 5. SOCIO-ECONOMIC

5.1. Socio-Economic

Policy 5.1.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Socio-Economic Sub-Element

Policy 5.1.1 Socio-Economic — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 5.1.2 Child Care

Policy 5.1.3 Human Services

Policy 5.1.4 Incentives to Attract and Retain Businesses

Element 6. CULTURAL

6.1. Recreation (see Policy 2.2.1)

6.2. Library

Policy 6.2.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Library Sub-Element

Policy 6.2.1 Library — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

6.3. Heritage Preservation

Policy 6.3.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Heritage Preservation Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 6.3.1 Heritage Preservation — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 6.3.2 Neighborhood Characteristics of the Taaffe-Frances Heritage Neighborhood

6.4. Arts

Policy 6.4.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Arts Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 6.4.1 Arts — Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 6.4.2 Art Loans and Gifts

Policy 6.4.3 Art in Private Development

Policy 6.4.4 Art in Public Construction Projects

Element 7. PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

7.1. Fiscal

Policy 7.1.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Fiscal Sub-Element (coming soon)

Policy 7.1.1 Fiscal — Long Range Goals and Financial Policies

Policy 7.1.2 Investment and Cash Management

Policy 7.1.3 Environmental Procurement

Policy 7.1.4 Budget Appropriation and Control

Policy 7.1.5 Donations, Contributions and Sponsorships

Policy 7.1.6 Customer Credit Security Program

7.2. Community Engagement

Policy 7.2.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Community Engagement Sub-Element (no policies pending)

Policy 7.2.1 Community Engagement — Goals, Policies and Action Strategies

Policy 7.2.2 Public Posting of Notices at City Facilities

Policy 7.2.3 Council Handling of Resident Complaints on Residential Rental Issues

Policy 7.2.4 Relationships with Outside Groups

Policy 7.2.5 Relocation Appeals Board

Policy 7.2.15 KSUN-15 Programming

Policy 7.2.16 Telecommunications

Policy 7.2.17 Internet Use

Policy 7.2.18 Special Events

Policy 7.2.19 Boards and Commissions

7.3. Legislative Management

Policy 7.3.1A Council Adopted Policies Awaiting Incorporation into the Next Revision of the Legislative Management Sub-Element

Policy 7.3.1 Legislative Management— Goals, Policies and Action Statements

Policy 7.3.2 Legislative Advocacy Positions

Policy 7.3.4 Roles and Responsibilities of Mayor, Vice Mayor and Councilmembers

Policy 7.3.5 Municipal Employee Relations Officer

Policy 7.3.6 Service Delivery Options

Policy 7.3.7 Standard Conflict of Interest Code

Policy 7.3.8 Posting of Agendas and Procedure for Confirming Proper Posting and Notice of Meetings

Policy 7.3.10 Mayor and Vice Mayor Selection

Policy 7.3.11 Seating Arrangements/City Council

Policy 7.3.12 City Council Appointments to Intergovernmental Agencies, City Council Subcommittees and Council or Mayor-Created Advisory Task Forces

Policy 7.3.13 Support for Councilmembers; Staff-Council Communications

Policy 7.3.15 Appointment of Interim Councilmembers

Policy 7.3.19 Council Meeting Start/Adjournment Times; Study Session Start Times

Policy 7.3.20 Council Recognition of Individuals, Organizations and/or Events

Policy 7.3.21 Recognition of Elected and Appointed Officials and Visiting Dignitaries

Policy 7.3.22 Dedication Plaques for Public Buildings

Policy 7.3.23 Naming/Renaming Parks & Recreation Facilities

Policy 7.3.24 International Friendly Exchange Relations

Policy 7.3.25 Expenditure of Public Funds for Bottled Water

Policy 7.3.26 Study Issues Process

Policy 7.3.27 NASA Ames/Moffett Field Complex

 

COUNCIL ADOPTED CODES

Code of Ethics and Conduct for Elected and Appointed Officials

COUNCIL POLICY MANUAL EVOLUTION

DELETED POLICIES (to date)

Updated: 1/10/12