There are numerous regulations that impact development at the waterfront. City zoning regulations restrict commercial uses; state and federal environmental regulations protect water and air quality, and delicate wildlife habitat; ...

The GGF property is part of the Waterfront District which restricts allowable uses (subject to appropriate use permits) to: park and recreation facilities; utilities (major, minor and underground); bars; commercial recreation, ...

Yes. The currently-permitted uses in the Waterfront District could be changed by a majority vote of Albany residents. This is a very unique situation. Ordinarily, the city council (following review by ...

MEC has the right to develop the Golden Gate Fields property in a manner consistent with current zoning, Measure C, and planning and environmental regulations. MEC would have to comply with ...

Failure to grant permits for a fully-compliant development proposal, or a change in regulations that drastically curtails an owner’s economic use of the site could result in a law suit against ...

The Albany Waterfront Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) of 1989 divides the waterfront into five areas – each with different degrees of geologic stability and suitability for large-scale development.

At least 15 state and regional agencies, plus the city of Albany, have some level of jurisdiction and responsibility for the waterfront, including: Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG); Bay Area ...