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June 25, 2024
ITEM TITLE
Comprehensive Code Update – Adopt an Ordinance Making Amendments to the Chula Vista Municipal Code
Location: No specific geographic location
Department: Development Services
G.C. § 84308: No
Environmental Notice : The project qualifies for an Exemption pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the California Environmental Quality Act State Guidelines.
Recommended Action
A) Adopt an ordinance amending Chula Vista Municipal Code Title 8 (Health and Sanitation), Title 12 (Streets and Sidewalks), Title 13 (Sewers), Title 15 (Buildings and Construction), Title 18 (Subdivisions), and Title 19 (Planning and Zoning). (Second Reading and Adoption)
B) Consider making a referral to the Planning Commission for a report and recommendation within 90 days to allow up to two detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with an existing single-family dwelling.
Summary
This Item was originally heard on June 11, 2024, and the staff report can be accessed at the following link :
https://pub-chulavista.escribemeetings.com/filestream.ashx?DocumentId=42441 . Please note, the original staff report may include information beyond the scope of the ordinance proposed for adoption with this action.
The ordinance was placed on first reading, with a modification to Chula Vista Municipal Code (CVMC) subsection 19.58.022(c)(2)(c) to add reference to single-family dwellings, so that the subsection read: “Up to two detached accessory dwelling units shall be permitted on a lot with an existing multi-family or single- family dwelling” (emphasis added).
Government Code section 65857 requires that such a modification be considered by the Planning Commission before City Council action. As such, the revision to CVMC subsection 19.58.022(c)(2)(c) is not presented as part of this item for the second reading of the ordinance.
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The City Council may co nsider making a referral to the Planning Commission to provide a report and recommendation to allow up to two detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with an existing single-family dwelling. Failure of the Planning Commission to report within forty days after the referral, or such longer period as may be designated by the City Council, shall be deemed to be approval of the proposed modification.
For questions, please contact the staff indicated in the original staff report or [email protected].