The City of Belmont Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan

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The City of Belmont is developing the Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan to guide anticipated growth and development in this district to best serve the community and facilitate a thriving economy. The HIA -- east of El Camino and west of Hwy 101 -- is a 62-acre site identified in Belmont’s 2017 General Plan Update as a special study area. The HIA is in the unincorporated area of San Mateo County, but directly abuts Belmont’s City limits. The Specific Plan process will provide the groundwork for annexation and integration of this key redevelopment area into the City of Belmont.


City Council Study Session: Tuesday, July 14th, 2026

The Belmont City Council held a study session to receive an update on the Harbor Industrial Area (HIA) Specific Plan on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at 7:00 p.m.

Staff's presentation focused on key development standards, including building heights and setback transitions along O'Neill Avenue. Staff also introduced a Master Plan Approach to provide applicants a pathway to pursue residential development, while keeping as much City discretion as possible. 

City Council Meeting Recording and Staff Report Materials


Environmental Review Has Begun

The environmental review of the HIA Specific Plan has begun, starting with the City providing official notification of the environmental review through a “Notice of Preparation” (NOP).

Download the NOP here


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