Councilmember Raymond Gregory rejoined the meeting for the discussion of the proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment No 22-002.
Robert Rodriguez provided the staff report on the proposed Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 22-002. The following points were presented:
Title 9 (Planning and Zoning) of the Municipal Code
New & Revised Definitions
Permitted Uses (Residential Zones)
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) & Junior Dwelling Unit (JADU) 2022 Council Goal
Start with Title 9 (Planning and Zoning)
Eliminated Chapters not Used
Revised Definitions (for clarity)
Consistency
Development Standards (for clarity)
Housing Element and General Plan
Parking Standards
Lighting- Shielding
Legal & Other Updates
STVR (Short-Term Vacation Rentals)
Planning Commission
Mayor Gutierrez opened the Public Hearing to receive public comments.
Lisa Kennedy expressed her support and urged approval by the City Council.
Roberta Bye expressed her support and urged approval by the City Council.
Mayor Ernesto Gutierrez closed the Public Hearing and returned discussion to the City Council.
Councilmember Gregory requested that the charts in section 9.106.070 be amended to reflect the 2020 census data. He also requested that staff review section 9.94.070 Processing, to ensure City Council has final approval over the items listed in that section.
M.O. 2022-148
A motion was made by Councilmember Gregory and seconded by Councilmember Ross to provide the first reading, by title only, an ordinance approving Zone Ordinance Amendment No. 22-002, which is associated with the adoption of the General Plan and Housing Element updates and other minor tax amendments to Title 9 (Planning and Zoning).