HomeMy Public PortalAbout14.5) Presentation_Series ASeries A Zoning Code AmendmentsFile 20-2341First Reading
City Council Meeting
September 15, 2020
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Background
•New Zoning Code January 2020
•Staff identified areas to clean -up
1. Typos/ Reference Errors
2. Changes mandated by SB 234
3. Changes for consistency with old code
4. Changes for improved clarity
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SB 234 Change s
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SB 234 Changes
•Cities must allow “by-right” small/large family daycare
homes
•Remove “large family daycare” from Land Uses Table
•Remove from Special Uses Section
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Consistency with Previous Code
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Consistency with Previous Code
•Floor Area Ratio : clarify what’s counted towards F.A.R .
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Consistency with Previous Code
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High ceiling area
Consistency with Previous Code
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Patio covers (>50% covered)
Consistency with Previous Code
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Accessory structures
(not parking)
Consistency with Previous Code
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Roof overhangs
Consistency with Previous Code
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Define new dwelling: >50% exterior walls demolished
Consistency with Previous Code
12Involuntary demolition exempt
Consistency with Previous Code
•Conditional Use Permit (CUP) required for accessory
structures with plumbing
•ADUs exempt.
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Consistency with Previous Code
•Allow rental of 1 bedroom
•Not allowed when ADU or JADA on-site
•Provide parking for rented room
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Consistency with Previous Code
•Minimum 500 S.F. open space/dwelling unit
•At least 75% landscaped
•Up to 25% may be covered with roof/patio
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Consistency with Previous Code
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Consistency with Previous Code
•Washing machines, dryers,
water heaters must be inside
structure
•Replacement of existing and
tankless water heaters
exempt
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Consistency with Previous Code
•Tenant space shared by multiple businesses
•Subject to CUP
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Improved Clarity
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Improved Clarity
When current # of parking spaces less than min. required
And new use has same requirement as previous use
No additional spaces required
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Improved Clarity
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House
ADU15 feet
•Increase distance between habitable structures from
10 feet to 15 feet
Improved Clarity
•Limit 1 accessory structure/use per lot
•Must be in rear 50% of lot
•Parking Exempt
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Improved Clarity
•Interior and Corner lots: combined average of 10 feet
•Never less than five feet
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Improved Clarity
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Improved Clarity
•Multiple construction projects within 24 -months
considered a single project
•Avoid piecemeal remodeling
•Ensure compliance with all code requirements
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Recommendation
April 28th: Planning Commission reviewed and recommended approval.
Introduce for first reading by title only and waive further reading of Ordinance No. 20-1047, Series A Code Amendments of Title 9, Chapter 1; and
Schedule the second reading of Ordinance No. 20-1047 for October 6, 2020.
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Series A Zoning Code AmendmentsFile 20-2341First Reading
City Council Meeting
September 15, 2020
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