- Code of Ordinances
TITLE 9 - LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 2. - ZONING
ARTICLE 24.5. RESIDENTIAL TINY AND SMALL HOMES OVERLAY ZONE ARTICLE 24.5. RESIDENTIAL TINY AND SMALL HOMES OVERLAY ZONE Sec. 9-2.2450. Purpose.
The Residential Tiny and Small Homes (R-THO) Overlay Zone District is established to provide housing options in specified tracts within the City by permitting homes smaller in size than the current City minimum square footage of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area, and shall be used for independent living quarters, designed as a permanent, year-round residence. ( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2451. Location.
The Residential Tiny and Small Homes Overlay Zone shall include City Tract Numbers 2898, 2812 (only if no homes currently on the tract), 3151, 3198, 2223, 2630 and 2404. The Overlay Zone shall also include parcels of land equal to or greater than ten (10) acres located in the Open Space/Agriculture (O/RA) Zone. (Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2452. Applicability of the R-THO Overlay Zoning District.
The provisions of this Article 24.5 apply to proposed land uses and development in addition to all other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code. If there is a conflict between the provisions of this Article and any other provision of this Zoning Code the specific provisions of this Article shall take precedence and control. (a) Mapping of overlay district. The applicability of this overlay zoning district to a specific site shall be shown on the City Zoning Map.
(b) Allowed land uses, permit requirements, development standards. Except as may be otherwise provided by this Article:
(1) Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by Title 9, Chapter 2 may be allowed within this overlay district, subject to any additional requirements of this overlay district; (2) Development within the R-THO overlay district shall obtain the zoning approvals required by Title 9, Chapter 2 for the primary zoning district; and
(3) Development within this overlay district shall comply with all applicable development standards of the primary zoning district, all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, and the City's Design Guidelines for Small Homes.
(4) Small Homes and Tiny Homes shall substantially conform to the approved Small and Tiny Homes Design Guidelines, as amended from time to time.
(Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2453. Permitted Uses.
(a) Tiny Home between 200 sq. ft to 500 sq. ft.
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(b) Smaller Home between 500 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft.
(c) All uses permitted in the underlying zone.
( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2454. Conditional Uses.
(a) All conditional uses permitted in the underlying zone. (b) Swimming Pools.
(c) Community and recreation centers.
(d) Parks.
(e) Garages, Covered Parking Structures, and Accessory Buildings larger than eight hundred (800) S.F. in size. ( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2455. Site and Structure Requirements.
(a) The minimum lot area in the R-THO District is six thousand (6,000) square feet. (b) Setbacks shall be the same as those of the underlying residential zone. (c) Garages, Covered Parking Structures, and Accessory Buildings shall be no larger than eight hundred (800) S.F. when constructed on a lot where the primary building is a Tiny Home or Small Home. (d) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes shall be connected to water supply source, sewer/septic, and electric utilities or solar with battery backup.
(e) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes are not required to have covered parking. (f) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes are required to have sprinklers and sufficient water supply for fire protection.
(g) Mechanical equipment shall be incorporated into the structure and not located on the roof. (h) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes must comply with all applicable State and Local Codes and Regulations. (i) For each dwelling unit, the occupant may keep for personal use not more than three (3) generally accepted household pets, such as dogs, cats, small caged birds, and rabbits. Such household pets shall be restrained from doing anything which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to neighbors or to the neighborhood. No raising, breeding, boarding or kenneling of dogs, cats, small caged birds, or rabbits is permitted. Fish may be kept in aquariums without numerical limit. No bird cage or aviary shall be located outside the structures and within twenty (20) ft. from lot lines or within one hundred (100) feet of a place where food products are stored, manufactured or consumed by the public. (j) All Small Homes must be placed on a permanent foundation and all undercarriage, foundation system, and external elements below the finished floor shall be screened or constructed with architectural elements that complement the main structure.
(k) Tiny Homes shall have a minimum of four (4) of the following design features:
(1) Upgraded entry feature, such as transom or side windows around an exterior door; (2) Exterior accessories, such as permanent shutters, or fixed sunshade devices, or gutters/downspouts; (3) Pitched roofline (4:12 pitch or steeper);
(4) Dormers;
(5) Premanufactured skylights;
California City, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2022-05-13 14:23:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 10)
(6) Built-on porch or deck;
(7) Exterior residential light sconces or downcans; or
(8) Other features as otherwise approved by the City Planner. (9) The provision of more than one (1) item within the same category of design features may be counted independently towards the overall minimum requirements (e.g., including both a sunshade and shutters).
( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2456. Definitions.
(a) "Tiny Home" - A residential structure between two hundred (200) to five hundred (500) square feet of living area under roof installed on a permanent foundation, intended for independent living quarters, designed as a permanent, year-round residence for one (1) household that meets these following conditions:
(1) Has at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of first-floor interior living space; (2) Materials used as an exterior wall covering shall as set forth in the Small and Tiny Homes Design Guidelines;
(3) Windows shall be at least double pane glass and labeled for building use, and shall include exterior trim;
(4) Insulation with values of at least R19 for the walls, R38 for ceilings, and R19 (for the floors if on a raised foundation).
(b) "Small Home" - A residential structure larger than five hundred (500) square feet of living area under roof, however, less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet installed on a permanent foundation, intended for independent living quarters, designed as a permanent, year-round residence for one (1) household that also meets the construction requirements set forth for Tiny Homes above. ( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
California City, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2022-05-13 14:23:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 10)
- Code of Ordinances
TITLE 9 - LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 2. - ZONING
ARTICLE 24.5. RESIDENTIAL TINY AND SMALL HOMES OVERLAY ZONE ARTICLE 24.5. RESIDENTIAL TINY AND SMALL HOMES OVERLAY ZONE Sec. 9-2.2450. Purpose.
The Residential Tiny and Small Homes (R-THO) Overlay Zone District is established to provide housing options in specified tracts within the City by permitting homes smaller in size than the current City minimum square footage of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet of living area, and shall be used for independent living quarters, designed as a permanent, year-round residence. ( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2451. Location.
The Residential Tiny and Small Homes Overlay Zone shall include City Tract Numbers 2898, 2812 (only if no homes currently on the tract), 3151, 3198, 2223, 2630 and 2404. The Overlay Zone shall also include parcels of land equal to or greater than ten (10) acres located in the Open Space/Agriculture (O/RA) Zone. ( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2452. Applicability of the R-THO Overlay Zoning District.
The provisions of this Article 24.5 apply to proposed land uses and development in addition to all other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code. If there is a conflict between the provisions of this Article and any other provision of this Zoning Code the specific provisions of this Article shall take precedence and control. (a) Mapping of overlay district. The applicability of this overlay zoning district to a specific site shall be shown on the City Zoning Map.
(b) Allowed land uses, permit requirements, development standards. Except as may be otherwise provided by this Article:
(1) Any land use normally allowed in the primary zoning district by Title 9, Chapter 2 may be allowed within this overlay district, subject to any additional requirements of this overlay district; (2) Development within the R-THO overlay district shall obtain the zoning approvals required by Title 9, Chapter 2 for the primary zoning district; and
(3) Development within this overlay district shall comply with all applicable development standards of the primary zoning district, all other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code, and the City's Design Guidelines for Small Homes.
(4) Small Homes and Tiny Homes shall substantially conform to the approved Small and Tiny Homes Design Guidelines, as amended from time to time.
( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2453. Permitted Uses.
(a) Tiny Home between 200 sq. ft to 500 sq. ft.
California City, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2022-05-13 14:23:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 10)
(b) Smaller Home between 500 sq. ft. to 1,200 sq. ft.
(c) All uses permitted in the underlying zone.
( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2454. Conditional Uses.
(a) All conditional uses permitted in the underlying zone. (b) Swimming Pools.
(c) Community and recreation centers.
(d) Parks.
(e) Garages, Covered Parking Structures, and Accessory Buildings larger than eight hundred (800) S.F. in size. ( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2455. Site and Structure Requirements.
(a) The minimum lot area in the R-THO District is six thousand (6,000) square feet. (b) Setbacks shall be the same as those of the underlying residential zone. (c) Garages, Covered Parking Structures, and Accessory Buildings shall be no larger than eight hundred (800) S.F. when constructed on a lot where the primary building is a Tiny Home or Small Home. (d) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes shall be connected to water supply source, sewer/septic, and electric utilities or solar with battery backup.
(e) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes are not required to have covered parking. (f) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes are required to have sprinklers and sufficient water supply for fire protection.
(g) Mechanical equipment shall be incorporated into the structure and not located on the roof. (h) Tiny Homes and Smaller Homes must comply with all applicable State and Local Codes and Regulations. (i) For each dwelling unit, the occupant may keep for personal use not more than three (3) generally accepted household pets, such as dogs, cats, small caged birds, and rabbits. Such household pets shall be restrained from doing anything which may be or become an annoyance or nuisance to neighbors or to the neighborhood. No raising, breeding, boarding or kenneling of dogs, cats, small caged birds, or rabbits is permitted. Fish may be kept in aquariums without numerical limit. No bird cage or aviary shall be located outside the structures and within twenty (20) ft. from lot lines or within one hundred (100) feet of a place where food products are stored, manufactured or consumed by the public. (j) All Small Homes must be placed on a permanent foundation and all undercarriage, foundation system, and external elements below the finished floor shall be screened or constructed with architectural elements that complement the main structure.
(k) Tiny Homes shall have a minimum of four (4) of the following design features:
(1) Upgraded entry feature, such as transom or side windows around an exterior door; (2) Exterior accessories, such as permanent shutters, or fixed sunshade devices, or gutters/downspouts; (3) Pitched roofline (4:12 pitch or steeper);
(4) Dormers;
(5) Premanufactured skylights;
California City, California, Code of Ordinances Created: 2022-05-13 14:23:29 [EST] (Supp. No. 10)
(6) Built-on porch or deck;
(7) Exterior residential light sconces or downcans; or
(8) Other features as otherwise approved by the City Planner. (9) The provision of more than one (1) item within the same category of design features may be counted independently towards the overall minimum requirements (e.g., including both a sunshade and shutters).
( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Sec. 9-2.2456. Definitions.
(a) "Tiny Home" - A residential structure between two hundred (200) to five hundred (500) square feet of living area under roof installed on a permanent foundation, intended for independent living quarters, designed as a permanent, year-round residence for one (1) household that meets these following conditions:
(1) Has at least one hundred fifty (150) square feet of first-floor interior living space; (2) Materials used as an exterior wall covering shall as set forth in the Small and Tiny Homes Design Guidelines;
(3) Windows shall be at least double pane glass and labeled for building use, and shall include exterior trim;
(4) Insulation with values of at least R19 for the walls, R38 for ceilings, and R19 (for the floors if on a raised foundation).
(b) "Small Home" - A residential structure larger than five hundred (500) square feet of living area under roof, however, less than one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet installed on a permanent foundation, intended for independent living quarters, designed as a permanent, year-round residence for one (1) household that also meets the construction requirements set forth for Tiny Homes above. ( Ord. No. 20-779 , § 2, 8-11-2020)
Item NB5.
COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
September 24, 2024
PREPARED BY: Latisha Lamberth, Acting City Manager
SUBJECT: Approve a Resolution Adopting a Preliminary Budget for Fiscal Year 2024 – 2025
BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
As per State law, the City Council is required to approve a balanced budget before July 1st of each year. In light of this, I would like to propose that the Council adopts the balanced preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. By adopting the preliminary budget, we can comply with the State requirement and continue to manage the city’s affairs while the final budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025 is being finalized. This will also give us sufficient time to gather crucial information on both revenues and expenditures, which is essential in developing accurate projections for the final budget.
As you may recall, our team has been diligently working on creating a proposed final budget to be presented to the Council for approval by the end of October.
I am pleased to inform you that our staff has been dedicated and committed to this task. We have been carefully analyzing our financial data and forecasting the upcoming year’s revenue and expenditures. Our goal is to create a comprehensive and well-informed budget that will effectively serve the needs of our community.
In light of this, I respectfully urge the Council to consider the discussions of a continuation of the preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2024-2025. By doing so, we will be able to continue serving our community’s needs without any delay.
Our team is confident that the proposed budget will effectively allocate resources and funds to address the pressing issues and priorities of our community.
I understand the Council’s responsibility in carefully reviewing and approving the budget. Rest assured that we are open to any further discussions or clarifications to ensure that the budget aligns with the Council’s goals and objectives. We value your guidance and support in this matter and are willing to work together towards a budget that will benefit our community.
FISCAL IMPACT
Continuation of FY 23/24 Budget.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that Council adopt the City Budget for FY 23/24 as the preliminary City Budget for FY 24/25.
ATTACHMENTS
RESOLUTION
COPY OF APPROVED CITY BUDGET FOR FY 23/24
RESOLUTION NO. 24-3060
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
CALIFORNIA CITY, APPROVING INTERIM EXPENDITURES
PRIOR TO ADOPTION OF THE OPERATING BUDGET FOR
FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025
WHEREAS, State law requires that the City of California City adopt an annual budget representing a financial plan for conducting the affairs of the City of California City for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Council will be reviewing the fiscal year 2023-24, Operating Budget and Capital Improvements schedules subsequent to the October 31, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on January 23, 2024, the City Council adopted fiscal year 2023- 2024 budget.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of California City hereby approves interim spending authority for the City of California City prior to the approval of the City of California City Operating Budget and Capital Improvements for Fiscal Year 2024-25 at the levels set by the City Operating and Capital Improvement Budget for 2023-2024, to allow payment of routine expenses including payroll and vendor expenses at prior year’s level. This approval shall only be up through and including October 31, 2024, shall be the same as the Fiscal Year 23/24 Budget, and shall only be for that, which is needed for essential functions of the City, to be determined by the Acting City Manager.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of California City, this 24th day of September 2024.
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Kelly Kulikoff,
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Daryl A. Betancur, MPA, MMC Victor M. Ponto,
CERTIFICATION
I, Daryl Betancur, City Clerk of the City of California City, California, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a meeting of the City Council of said City at its meeting held on the 24th of September, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of California City, California, this 24th day of September 2024.
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Daryl A. Betancur, MPA, MMC
City Clerk