______________________________________________________________ Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.65, Section 17.65.010 AND 17.65.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Uniti (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU).
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ORDINANCE NO. __________________
ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 17.65 OF THE
BAKERSFIELD MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT (ADU) AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT (JADU).
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Bakersfield as follows:
SECTION 1.
Chapter 17.65, Section 17.65.010 and 17.65.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
17.65.010 Purpose.
This chapter sets forth the policies and procedures for permitting accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units consistent with the provisions of California Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342 and relevant sections of the California Government Code as amended from time to time.
17.65.020 Intent.
It is the intent of the city to allow and streamline the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and encourage the development of housing types for all economic segments of the community and to minimize governmental constraints on residential development. The provisions of this chapter are intended to further implement the provisions of the general plan housing element and state housing law. Furthermore, these provisions are intended to increase the supply of smaller and more affordable housing while ensuring such housing remains compatible with the existing neighborhood.
17.65.030 Applicability.
A complete application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be processed and approved in compliance with California Government Code Section 66310 et seq. Except as otherwise provided by this title, accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units shall be a permitted use in any zone which allows for residential uses. This includes mixed - use zoning districts which allow residential and nonresidential land uses.
______________________________________________________________ Ordinance Amending Chapter 17.65, Section 17.65.010 AND 17.65.030 of the Bakersfield Municipal Code Relating to Accessory Dwelling Uniti (ADU) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU).
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SECTION 3.
This Ordinance shall be posted in accordance with the provisions of the Bakersfield Municipal Code and shall become effective thirty (30) days from and after the date of its passage.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was passed and adopted by the Council of the City of Bakersfield at a regular meeting thereof held on _____________________________ by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBER: ARIAS, GONZALES, WEIR, SMITH, KOMAN, BASHIRTASH, KAUR NOES: COUNCILMEMBER: _______________________________________________________________ ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBER: _______________________________________________________________ ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBER: _______________________________________________________________ _
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JULIE DRIMAKIS, CPMC, MMC
CITY CLERK and Ex Officio Clerk of the
Council of the City of Bakersfield
APPROVED:
By:______________________________
KAREN GOH
Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
VIRGINIA GENNARO
City Attorney
By: ______________________________
VIRIDIANA GALLARDO-KING
Deputy City Attorney II
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