Measure JJ

Many years of community input, public hearings, and deliberations by the Planning Commission and City Council ultimately led to the Baylands development project being put to the Brisbane voters in the form of Measure JJ.  In November 2018, voters in Brisbane approved the measure by a margin of 55/45 which amended the City’s General Plan as it pertains to the Baylands. Specifically, Measure JJ:

1. Allows for a range of 1,800 – 2,200 residential units in the northwest quadrant of the site (see map).
2. Allows for up to 7 million square feet of new commercial development.
3. Requires the developer to prepare a Specific Plan implementing the land use program and which will address the following policy issues:
   a. Ensure the site is remediated to safely accommodate residential uses;
   b. Secure an adequate water supply;
   c. Ensure that development is revenue-positive for the City;
   d. Incorporate sustainability principles including reduction in vehicle miles traveled;
   e. Protect/restore habitat and historic resources; and
   f. Address long-term sea level rise and flood protection.