The Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC) assures that the architecture and general appearance of new residential construction and some additions are in keeping with the character of the surrounding neighborhood. The Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC) is comprised of three members: a Planning Commissioner appointed by the Planning Commission; a citizen volunteer appointed by the City Council; and a design professional appointed by the City Council.

Criteria for review by the Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC):

• All new homes;
• additions that create a residence greater than 3,000 square feet on lots less than 7,500 square feet in area;
• additions which create residences with total square footage equal to or greater than 40% of lot size;
• additions which create residences on slopes of 5% or greater with a total square footage equal to or greater than a percentage of the lot size based on a sliding scale tied to slope of the lot; and
• when the Community Development Director, in his/her opinion has determined that the public interest would be better served by referral of an item directly to the RDRC.

Current Residential Design Review Committee Members:

Angela Harper-Pedersen - Planning Commissioner
Bonnie McClure
Robert Hutson

The Residential Design Review Committee (RDRC) meets the first and third Mondays of the month, at 5:30 p.m., at the City of San Carlos West Gallery Conference Room, 600 Elm Street, San Carlos, CA 94070.

Contact: planning@cityofsancarlos.org or call 650-802-4263

Residential Brochure (180.4kb PDF  ) - Guidelines for preparing your Planning Division submittal.

View RDRC Agenda Packets and Minutes Online at ePackets.