Agenda packet — Cotati City Council, December 9, 2025 (part 1 of 3)

AGENDA

JOINT MEETING OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO THE

FORMER COTATI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Chamber, City Hall 201 W. Sierra Avenue
Tuesday, December 09, 2025
6:00 PM REGULAR MEETING
The Cotati City Council welcomes you to its meetings that are generally scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. Your interest and participation are encouraged and appreciated.

City Council meeting agendas, minutes and recordings are posted on the City’s Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.gov. For questions about the agenda or to receive the City Council agenda by e-mail, contact the City Clerk at [email protected] or 707-665-3622.

Cotati City Council Meetings will be conducted in person in the Council Chamber. To guarantee your ability to participate, you must attend the meeting in person. As a courtesy to the public, the City allows citizens the opportunity to view and offer public comments virtually through Zoom Online video conferencing platform. Technical difficulties may occur that make the Zoom platform unavailable. If Zoom is unavailable, the meeting will continue. Participants considering using Zoom should consider attending in person, if they desire to ensure their ability to view the meeting and offer public comments.

Subject to the above disclaimer, Zoom Online video conferencing is available to watch or listen in the following ways:

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2. Cable T.V. Broadcast, local channel 28
Members of the public can participate in the meeting online by clicking the link below:
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If you would prefer to submit your public comment in writing, please email your comments to [email protected]. If you are commenting on a specific agenda item or items, please state the agenda item number(s) in the subject line of the email. All comments received via email will be provided to the City Council in writing and included as part of the record of the meeting. They will not be read aloud into the record at the meeting.

Notice is hereby given that Council may discuss and/or take action on any or all of the items listed on this agenda, in accordance with the City Council Rules of Conduct.

Any writings or documents provided to a majority of the Cotati City Council regarding any item on this agenda will be made available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.gov and in the City Manager’s office located at 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati, California, during the City’s posted business hours.

Accommodations: Upon request, this agenda will be made available in appropriate formats to persons with disabilities as required by Section Cotati City Council Agenda December 09, 2025
202 of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Any person with a disability who requires a modification or accommodation in order to participate in a meeting should contact the City Clerk at (707) 665-3622 at least 48 hours in advance of the meeting.

Rules of Decorum: To avoid distraction, the following meeting etiquette shall be enforced. • Silence electronic devices, including cell phones.
• Audience members are advised to keep conversations to a minimum or conduct them outside the building. • Members of the public are prohibited from speaking, yelling, or otherwise making loud noises from the audience that disrupt the orderly proceeding of the meeting.
• Photographs or video recordings using tri-pods or other means that would be distracting are to be taken only from the designated media area. • The Presiding Officer shall request that the audience withhold expressions of support or opposition for speakers in the interest of time and to encourage the full expression of differing views.

Public Comment: Public comment on any one agenda item is limited to no more than three (3) minutes per person, in accordance with the City Council Rules of Conduct.

Waiver Warning: If you challenge decisions/direction of the City Council of the City of Cotati in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City of Cotati at, or prior to, the public hearing(s).

Announcements:

A. Meeting Orientation for New Attendees/Viewers. In conformance with the Brown Act and the adopted City Council Rules, if the City Council is considering an item in which action will be taken, citizens will be invited to provide comments relevant to the item being discussed.

The meeting agenda also includes a Citizen Business item, which is the designated place on the agenda where citizens have the right to comment on any matter within the City’s subject matter jurisdiction. However, Citizen Business items do not generally receive a response because the Brown Act prohibits the City Council from taking action or considering any item that is not on this agenda, so as to ensure that other members of the community who wish to provide comment are notified in advance through a properly noticed meeting agenda. Nonetheless, in accordance with the Brown Act, the Council may briefly respond, may ask a question for clarification, or may direct an item be placed on a future agenda.

B. Measure S supports police services, a variety of recreation programs for all ages, and the maintenance of our streets, parks, and public buildings. See details on the web at cotaticity.gov.

C. Citizens interested in receiving City of Cotati community alerts via text or email are encouraged to enroll with CivicReady, by signing up on the City’s website, www.cotaticity.gov, under the “How do I” link at the top of the homepage.

D. Have you noticed a street light out, pothole, or issues in a City Park? We want to keep Cotati beautiful and running smoothly, so please let us know what needs to be fixed, by going to the City website under “How do I” and “Report a Service Request.” E. Like always, we love to hear from you, so please feel free to contact the City at 707-792-4600 or [email protected]. If you have a nonemergency issue after normal business hours, you can contact us at 707-792-4611 and of course if you have an emergency, please contact 9-1-1.

Continue to look for updates on the City's website and social media channels available on Facebook, Instagram, and CivicReady.

City Council meetings are conducted according to City Council Policy 2025-03: City Council Rules of Conduct. This policy available for inspection in the online Meeting Portal at www.cotaticity.gov and in the City Manager’s office located at 201 West Sierra Avenue, Cotati, California, during the City’s posted business hours.

Those wishing to address the Council are asked to complete a speaker card and give it to the City Clerk. When you are called, step to the podium and state your name and address for the record. Persons wishing to address the Council are not required to identify themselves or complete a speaker card; (Gov’t. Code § 54953.3); however, this information assists the Mayor by ensuring that all persons wishing to address the Council are recognized and it assists the City Clerk in preparing the City Council meeting minutes.

1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING OF ALL

RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED UNDER THIS

AGENDA (ACTION)
A. COTATI CITY COUNCIL – SPECIAL MEETING – NOV 18, 2025

3. AGENDA REVIEW (ACTION)

4. CITIZEN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Any member of the public wishing to speak to the Council on any item(s) listed on the Consent Calendar or any matter(s) not listed on Cotati City Council Agenda December 09, 2025
the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council may do so at this time. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council is not allowed to consider issues or take action on any item not listed on the agenda. Pursuant to City Council Policy 2025-03, comments of any member of the public are normally restricted to a total of three (3) minutes in length per person for matters not on the agenda and a total of three (3) minutes per person in length for any and all items on the Consent Calendar. The Mayor may extend the time limit for a reasonable time where a disability accommodation has been requested. To facilitate public comment, the timer indicator lights will display yellow when there are thirty seconds remaining, and red when time has expired.

5. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
A. SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA

BUILDING STANDARDS CODE WITH AMENDMENTS
It is recommended the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance to amend Title 14 of the Cotati Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code per the standard three-year cycle, with the updated regulations going into effect 30 days following adoption (January 8, 2026).

B. ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER

FUNDS FOR THE EMERGENCY WATER AND SEWER REPAIRS CONTRACTS FOR WORK LOCATED AT E. COTATI AVENUE AT LANCASTER DRIVE AND ON

CHARLES STREET
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to transfer funds from the unappropriated Water and Sewer Enterprise fund to the respective operating accounts for the water service line replacement at 766 E. Cotati Avenue and the sewer line repairs midway along Charles Street.

C. ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-01 (PUBLIC

SERVICES)
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a Resolution Declaring Intention to Annex Certain Property to Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 (Public Services) and fixing January 13, 2026, as the hearing date with respect to the proposed annexation.

D. ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR CONSTUCTION

AGREEMENT TO REPLACE THE FLOOR OF THE COTATI ROOM IN THE RAY

MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution approving a Minor Construction Agreement with CSC Flooring & Design to replace the floor in the Cotati Room of the Ray Miller Community Center.

E. APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES TO DESIGN THE 2026

PAVEMENT PRESERVATION PROJECT
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council by Motion approve Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement to design the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.

6. DIRECTION ON FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
A. INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI MUNICPAL CODE TO CREATE THE SANTERO Cotati City Council Agenda December 09, 2025

WAY (SW) AND TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC) ZONING DISTRICTS,

IMPLEMENT TOC-RELATED POLICY REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE OTHER

CLARIFYING CHANGES TO THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE
It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Community Development Department that the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of an ordinance to create the Santero Way (SW) and Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) zoning districts, to make additional zoning amendments to implement the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy requirements from ABAG/MTC and to make other clarifying changes to the Cotati Municipal Code (CMC).

8. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. REORGANIZATION OF CITY COUNCIL FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2026 It is recommended that the City Council elect a Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members, to be effective January 1 through December 31, 2026.

B. COUNCIL ASSIGNMENTS AS REPRESENTATIVES AND LIAISONS TO VARIOUS COMMITTEES FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2025
It is recommended that the Council have an initial conversation, and if ready, adopt a motion to assign representatives and liaisons to various committees and commissions for calendar year 2026.

C. PROCLAMATION SCHEDULE FOR 2026
It is recommended that the City Council have an initial discussion, and if ready, adopt a motion approving the public awareness process and the proclamation schedule for 2026.

D. 2026 VERONDA-FALLETTI RANCH WORKPLANS AND NEW LICENSE

AGREEMENT WITH AGRI-CULTURE AND EXTENSION OF THE SANDY LOAM

LICENSE
It is recommended that the City Council adopt a resolution: 1. Approving the 2026 work plan for the Veronda Falletti Ranch (Ranch), 2. Authorizing the City Manager to execute a 3-year license agreement with Agri-CULTURE to operate the livestock, horticulture, compost and other related programs, substantially in the form attached and subject to final approval of the City Attorney, 3.

Authorizing the City Manager to amend the license agreement with Sandy Loam to synchronize the term dates, and other minor edits and 4. Authoring the requested budget amendment.

E. CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A NEW CROSS-CONNECTION

CONTROL PLAN FOR THE CITY OF COTATI PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA

STATE WATER RESOURCES CONTROL BOARD'S CROSS-CONNECTION

CONTROL POLICY HANDBOOK
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution adopting a new CrossConnection Control Plan for the City of Cotati pursuant to the California State Water Resources Control Board’s Cross-Connection Control Policy Handbook.

F. 2025 CALPERS UNFUNDED ACTURARIAL LIABILITY REVIEW, POLICY

COMPLIANCE AND FUNDED STATUS
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file the 2025 Pension Liability Review prepared by Ridgeline Municipal Strategies, LLC. No action will be taken.

G. 2025 STATE OF THE CITY
It is recommended that the City Council receive a presentation on the 2025 State of the City. No action will be taken.

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9. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT & PLEDGE OF ALLIGIANCE
The City of Cotati recognizes that we’re on the ancestral lands of the Coastal Miwok, who are the original caretakers of this area. We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have been stewarding and maintaining a relationship on this land as knowledge keepers for millenia. This acknowledgment does not take the place of authentic relationships with Indigenous communities but serves as a gesture of respect to the land we are on.

10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS

11. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED

12. ADJOURNMENT
Certification of Posting of the Notice: I declare under penalty of perjury that I am employed by the City of Cotati and that I posted this notice on the City’s website, bulletin boards of City Hall, Veterans’ Memorial Building and the SMART Train Depot, on or before December 5, 2025. /s/ Kevin Patterson, City Clerk

MINUTES

JOINT MEETING OF THE COTATI CITY COUNCIL AND THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY TO

THE FORMER COTATI COMMUNITY REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
City Council Chamber, City Hall 201 W. Sierra Avenue
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
6:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING

1. CALL TO ORDER - ROLL CALL
Mayor Ford called the meeting to order at 6:00pm.

Attendee Name Title Status
Ben Ford Mayor Present
Sylvia Lemus Vice Mayor Present
Susan Harvey Councilmember Present
Laura Sparks Councilmember Present
John Savage Councilmember Present
Staff Present: City Manager Damien O’Bid, City Attorney John Bakker, City Clerk Kevin Patterson, Director of Community Development Noah Housh, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Craig Scott, Police Chief Chris Simmons, Senior Accountant Neil Tomlinson, Recreation Manager Ashley Wilson

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES AND NOTICE OF WAIVING OF READING OF ALL

RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES INTRODUCED AND/OR ADOPTED UNDER THIS

AGENDA (ACTION)
A. COTATI CITY COUNCIL – REGULAR MEETING – OCT 28, 2025 No public comment.

RESULT: Approve [5-0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
AYES: Ford, Lemus, Harvey, Sparks, Savage
NAYS: None

3. PROCLAMATIONS (ACTION)
A. NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Mayor Ford read the proclamation. Proclamation was accepted by Joan Harper of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria.

4. AGENDA REVIEW (ACTION)
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No changes.

5. CITIZEN BUSINESS AND PUBLIC COMMENT FOR CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS Any member of the public wishing to speak to the Council on any item(s) listed on the Consent Calendar or any matter(s) not listed on the agenda that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Council may do so at this time. Pursuant to the Brown Act, the Council is not allowed to consider issues or take action on any item not listed on the agenda during this period. Pursuant to City Council Policy 2025-03, comments of any member of the public are normally restricted to a total of three (3) minutes in length per person for matters not on the agenda and a total of three (3) minutes per person in length for any and all items on the Consent Calendar. The Mayor may extend the time limit for a reasonable time where a disability accommodation has been requested. To facilitate public comment, the timer indicator lights will display yellow when there are thirty (30) seconds remaining, and red when time has expired.

Public Comment:

George Barich of Cotati
Laurie Alderman of Cotati

6. CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
A. CANCELLATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING ON NOVEMBER 25, 2025 RESULT: Adopt [5-0]
MOVER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
SECONDER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
AYES: Ford, Lemus, Harvey, Sparks, Savage
NAYS: None

7. DIRECTION OF FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS

8. REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
A. RECEIVE AND FILE THE FISCAL YEAR 2024/25 AUDITED ANNUAL

COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT (ACFR), POPULAR ANNUAL FINANCIAL

REPORT (PAFR), AND THE AUDIT REPORT ON THE APPROPRIATIONS LIMIT Presentation by Senior Accountant Neil Tomlinson, and Sheldon Chavan of Chavan and Associates, LLP.

Councilmembers comment.

Public Comment:

Laurie Alderman of Cotati
B. PROPOSED UPDATED PARK USE AND SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT POLICY Presentation by Recreation Manager Ashley Wilson.

Councilmembers comment.

No public comment.

Council requested that the small group insurance waiver be considered when the City Facility Policy comes to City Council. 7 of 545
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RESULT: Approve [5-0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
AYES: Ford, Lemus, Harvey, Sparks, Savage
NAYS: None
C. AWARD CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR EVALUATION OF A TAX INCREMENT

FINANCING DISTRICT
Presentation by City Manager Damien O’Bid.

Councilmembers comment.

Public Comment:

Laurie Alderman of Cotati
Council approved the contract award, and authorized Staff to make the decision on moving forward with Phase II of the project, without coming back to the Council for further approval.

RESULT: Approve [5-0]
MOVER: Susan Harvey, Councilmember
SECONDER: Laura Sparks, Councilmember
AYES: Ford, Lemus, Harvey, Sparks, Savage
NAYS: None

9. LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT & PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The City of Cotati recognizes that we’re on the ancestral lands of the Coastal Miwok, who are the original caretakers of this area. We respectfully acknowledge the Indigenous peoples who have been stewarding and maintaining a relationship on this land as knowledge keepers for millennia.

This acknowledgement does not take the place of authentic relationships with Indigenous communities but serves as a gesture of respect to the land we are on.

10. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT & COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS
Report by City Manager Damien O’Bid.

Councilmembers report out on local and regional events and meetings.

11. INFORMATION RECEIVED AFTER THE AGENDA WAS POSTED

12. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Ford adjourned the meeting at 7:33pm.

/s/ Kevin Patterson, City Clerk
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Agenda Staff Report
Item type: PUBLIC HEARINGS (ACTION)
To: City Council
Subject: SECOND READING AND ADOPTION OF AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 14 OF THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE
TO IMPLEMENT THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING

STANDARDS CODE WITH AMENDMENTS
Date: December 9, 2025
Written by: Eric Seabrook, Building Official
Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council conduct the second reading and adopt an Ordinance to amend Title 14 of the Cotati Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code per the standard three-year cycle, with the updated regulations going into effect 30 days following adoption (January 8, 2026).

Background
The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) is responsible for adopting the building standards (codes) for the State of California. These standards are typically updated on a “triannual” three year cycle, with individual jurisdictions adopting the updated codes “by reference” after they are adopted at the State level. Very rarely, a need to update the building code more frequently arises, and these updates are generally done through an “intervening code adoption cycle”. The last updates were done in July 2024 as an intervening cycle to accelerate the state’s priorities of reducing greenhouse gas production and increasing the pace of private electric vehicle purchase.

The California Building Standards Code (Title 24) is organized into 13 parts. Local jurisdictions that choose to amend Title 24 are required to adopt this building code by ordinance for local enforcement within 180-days after the updated Title 24 is published by the State, which occurred on July 1, 2025.

In adopting the Title 24 for local enforcement, a local jurisdiction typically may amend the State standards to address local geologic, topographic or climatic conditions, but in no case may these 9 of 545
amendments be less restrictive that the State code. The authority to make such amendments is provided through a combination of Government Code Sections; however each amendment requires specific justification. In addition, there are a number of Appendices which are not required to be adopted by local agencies; however their adoption may serve to simplify or clarify local regulation processes by providing consistent regulations across jurisdictions.

For the 2025 update, the State legislature passed AB 130, which limits the ability of local jurisdictions to make changes to the code. The passage of AB 130 restricts jurisdictions from amending local codes until June 1, 2031, to allow the building industry to address the states housing shortage. The potential impact of new legislation, like AB 306 aims to reduce costs and increase housing supply by temporarily prohibiting certain state and local code updates for residential units. Amendments are only permitted if CBSC deems them necessary as emergency standards. The CBSC published the 2025 cycle update in July 2025, and local implementation of the directed code changes is required to be implemented throughout the state on January 1, 2026.

More information on the building code adoption process is available on their website at: https://www.dgs.ca.gov/BSC
Analysis/Discussion
Generally, the main areas of change in the 2025 CA Building Code are for clarifications to ensure uniform enforcement of specific requirements and to address changes in the built environment and innovations in technology that had not been addressed in the previous editions of the adopted codes.

To list all changes would be daunting, however a brief list of proposed updates includes;

1. The moderate hazard industrial Group F-1 now includes vehicles that are powered by lithium-ion or lithium metal batteries.

2. Low hazard factory industrial group F-2 and Low Storage S-2. facilities has changed the percentage for the storage of alcohol from 16 percent to 20 percent. The increased alcohol percentage has been deemed no more hazardous that other allowed uses listed as acceptable in the F-2 Group.

3. Carbon monoxide detectors are required in private garages.

The ordinance proposes to update the City of Cotati Building Code to meet the requirements and criteria of the 2025 California Building Code Standards. While the 2025 Code is very similar to the 2022 code, it does include several differences which are summarized below:

1. California's 2025 Building Energy Efficiency Standards (Title 24), which includes expanded use of heat pumps and strengthened ventilation requirements in the living environments.

2. The California Wildland Urban Interface Code, Title 24 Part 7 is now published as a standalone document and addresses construction in the areas that are considered with high fire spread potential. Maps are continuously updated and this standard gives builders a fire-resistant construction standard that has been vetted in the code adoption process.

Separately, the Ordinance proposes to adopt several Appendices to the 2025 California Building Standards Code with the intent to establish clear and consistent regulation of elements outside of 10 of 545
the typical building code. Specifically, these amendments will establish (or re-establish) local City of Cotati regulations addressing:

Adopted appendices in the 2025 BUILDING CODE, APPENDICES ADOPTED: APP H, SIGNS; APP I, PATIO COVERS; APP J, GRADING; AND APP Q, EMERGENCY HOUSING.

Adopted appendices in the 2025 RESIDENTIAL CODE, APPENDICES ADOPTED: APP BB,

TINY HOUSES, APP BF, PATIO COVERS, APP BG, SOUND TRANSMISSION APP BO, EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, APP CI, the Swimming Pool Safety Act.

Adopted appendices in the 2025 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, APPENDICES ADOPTED: RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES, Tier 1 for NEW BUILDINGS AND SUBSTANTIAL REMODELS AND ADDITIONS , INCLUDING DIVISIONS A4.1, A4.3, A4.4 and A4.5 ADOPTED NON-RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES A5, NONRESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES TIER 1 FOR NEW BUILDINGS AND SUBSTAINAL REMODELS AND ADDITIONS, INCLUDING DIVISIONS A5.1, A5.3, A5.4 and A5.5
All previously adopted local amendments included by the City of Cotati and the Ranch Adobe Fire Protection District have been carried through into this ordinance for the 2025 code cycle.

Financial Considerations
There are no specific budget impacts associated with the proposed Ordinance adoption, separate from the staff and consultant time required to draft and implement the specific revisions and updates to the Cotati Building Code and adopted Appendices.

Environmental Issues
The proposed building code update ordinance is a general policy making activity, directed by the State of California, governing ministerial level projects and there is no possibility that implementation of this ordinance will have significant effects on the environment in that specified uses are limited to those expressly permitted under the proposed ordinance, and in that the existing Cotati Zoning Code already regulates land use and the proposed uses are subject to compliance with all applicable state laws including environmental review. Therefore, the proposed Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant impact on the environment.
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ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI AMENDING COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 14.04, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA (CA) CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PARTS 1, 2 (volumes 1& 2),

2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 AND 12 AS PUBLISHED BY THE CA BUILDING (BLDG) STANDARDS COMMISSION, THE CA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE PART 1, CA BUILDING CODE PART 2, VOLUMES 1 AND 2 AND IT’S APPENDIX (APP) H, SIGNS; APP I, PATIO COVERS; APP J, GRADING; AND APP Q, EMERGENCY HOUSING, CA RESIDENTIAL CODE PART 2.5, AND IT’S APPENDIX (APP) BF, PATIO COVERS; APP BF SOUND TRANSMISSION, APP BO EXISTING BLDGS AND STRUCTURES, APP CI SWIMMING POOL SAFETY ACT; CA ELECTRICAL CODE PART 3; CA MECHANICAL CODE PART 4; CA PLUMBING CODE PART 5; AND IT’S IAPMO INSTALLATION STANDARDS, INCLUDING TABLES AND APPENDIX A, RECOMMENDED RULES FOR SIZING THE WATER PIPING SYSTEM; APP B, EXPLANATORY NOTES ON COMBINATION WASTE AND VENT SYSTEMS; APP C, ALTERNATE PLUMBING SYSTEMS; APP D, SIZING STORM WATER DRAINAGE SYSTEMS; AND APP I, INSTALLATION STANDARDS FOR PEX TUBING SYSTEMS FOR HOT-AND-COLD-WATER DISTRIBUTION, CA ENERGY CODE PART 6, CALIFORNIA WILDLAND – URBAN INTERFACE CODE PART 7, CA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE PART 8, CA FIRE CODE PART 9, CA EXISTING BLDG CODE PART 10, AND IT’S APP A1, SEISMIC STRENGTHENING PROVISIONS FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BEARING WALL BLDGS; APP A3, PRESCRIPTIVE

PROVISIONS FOR SEISMIC STRENGTHENING OF CRIPPLE WALLS AND SILL PLATE ANCHORAGE OF LIGHT, WOOD-FRAMED RESIDENTIAL BLDGS, APP A4,

EARTHQUAKE RISK REDUCTION IN WOOD-FRAME RESIDENTIAL BLDGS WITH SOFT, WEAK OR OPEN FRONT WALLS; AND APPENDIX A5, REFERENCED STANDARDS, CALIFORNIA GREEN BLDG STANDARDS CODE PART 11, INCLUDING IT’S APP A4, RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES DIVISIONS A4.1, A4.3, A4.4, A4.5 AND APP A5, NON-RESIDENTIAL VOLUNTARY MEASURES DIVISIONS A5.1, A5.3, A5.4, A5.5, CA REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE PART 12, THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE REGULATING

AND GOVERNING THE CONDITIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF ALL PROPERTY,

BLDGS AND STRUCTURES, PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND

THE COLLECTION OF FEES, TOGETHER WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AND

ADDITIONS, APPENDICES, ERRATA AND SUPPLEMENTS THEREOF, REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 916 OF THE CITY OF COTATI AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES

AND PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH
WHEREAS, Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code §50020, et.seq, requires a local agency to take legislative action by ordinance to adopt by reference the most current edition of the California Building, International, and Uniform Codes; and
WHEREAS, Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code, §50022.6 requires a copy of the primary code, proposed for adoption to be on file with the 12 of 545
office of the City Clerk at least 15 days preceding the hearing and kept for public viewing while the ordinance is in force; and
WHEREAS, Article 2 of Chapter 1 of Part 1 of Division 1 of Title 5 of the Government Code, §50022.3 requires a first reading of the titles of the adopting ordinance and the codes to be adopted thereby, as well as the title of the secondary codes to be adopted by reference, followed by scheduling of a duly noticed public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the State of California adopted new International Codes with state amendments on July 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the local agencies have until January 1, 2026, to adopt the new state codes with any local amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to best protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Cotati, the standards of building within the City must conform with state law except where local conditions warrant more restrictive regulations; and WHEREAS, the adoption of the state codes with certain local amendments are necessary in order to better address local conditions; and
WHEREAS, notice of the ordinance was published in accordance with Government Code Sections 50022.3 and 6066; and such notice was sufficient to give notice to interested persons of the purpose of the ordinance and the subject matter contained therein; and WHEREAS, this ordinance amendment is hereby found to be categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) in that the Council finds and determines that there is nothing in these amendments themselves that could foreseeably have any significant effect on the environment and in that the State of California has mandated these amendments be made by local jurisdictions in order to project the health and safety of State residents; and
WHEREAS, the City Council introduced the proposed amendments to Municipal Code Chapter 14.04 and the codes to be adopted by reference on January 1, 2026 and considered public testimony; and
WHEREAS, the City Council found that the modifications would be consistent with the intent of the City of Cotati General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on October 28, 2025, to introduce the ordinance, and has reviewed all evidence submitted in connection with the staff report, including public testimony and all other documents and evidence that are part of the City administrative record for the 2025 adoption of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24 together with amendments thereto.
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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals made Findings. The above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct findings of the City Council of the City of Cotati.

SECTION 2. Municipal Code Amendments. Chapter 14.04 of the City of Cotati Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows:

14.04.010 Adoption of codes by reference
The uniform codes and the international codes together with any amendments thereof, as hereinafter set forth in this ordinance, are adopted and made part of this ordinance, together with amendments and additions to the various codes; providing penalties for the violation thereof and repealing all ordinances in conflict therewith.

14.04.020 Copies on file
One certified copy of each of the codes so adopted, along with any amendment thereto, shall be kept on file for the use and examination by the public at the city of Cotati Community Development Department.

14.04.025 Findings
The City Council of the City of Cotati finds that in order to best protect the health, safety and welfare of its citizens, the standards of building within the City must conform to state law except where local conditions warrant more restrictive regulations. Therefore, the City Council desires to adopt the current state building and fire codes, contained in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, governing the construction and regulation of buildings and structures, along with the International Property Maintenance code, with the modifications and amendments contained herein.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 17958.7, the City Council makes the factual findings hereto and incorporated herein by reference, and finds that the amendments made in this ordinance to the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological or topographical conditions described in the following:

The City wishes to adopt by reference the following codes, with such amendments as may be necessary to conform to local climatic, geologic, and topographical conditions and number the adopted codes in the City of Cotati Municipal Code.

California Code of Regulations Title-24

14.04.030 Part 1 – 2025 Administrative Code;

14.04.040 Part 2 – 2025 California Building Code;

14.04.050 Part 2.5 – 2025 California Residential Code;
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14.04.060 Part 3 – 2025 California Electrical Code;

14.04.070 Part 4 – 2025 California Mechanical Code;

14.04.080 Part 5 – 2025 California Plumbing Code;

14.04.090 Part 6 – 2025 California Energy Code;

14.04.100 Part 8 – 2025 California Historical Building Code;

14.04.110 Part 9 – 2025 California Fire Code;

14.04.120 Part 10 – 2025 California Existing Building Code;

14.04.130 Part 11 – 2025 California Green Building Standards Code;

14.04.140 Part 12 – 2025 California References Standard Code;

14.04.150 2024 Edition International Property Maintenance Code;

14.04.160 2025 National Fire Code;

14.04.180 Non-Liability of City of Cotati

14.04.190 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances

14.04.200 Violations and Penalties

14.04.210 Fees
Under the provisions of Section 17958.5 of the Health and Safety Code, local amendments must be based on climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The following findings address each of these situations and present the local conditions which, either singularly or in combination, justify the amendments to be adopted:

A. CLIMATE: The City, on average, experiences an approximate annual rainfall of 40 inches. This rainfall can normally be expected between October and April. During the winter months, the City may experience periods of heavy rain, which causes local flooding. Winter storms are often accompanied by high winds, which have uprooted trees and damaged power lines. The City has also experienced periods of heavy fog, which has delayed the responding fire apparatus and prevented early discovery of structure fires. During the dry period, temperatures range from 70 degrees to over 100 degrees. These temperatures are o c c a s i o n a l l y accompanied by light to gusty winds, which when coupled with highly flammable vegetation, can cause uncontrollable fires. Wind driven fires could have severe consequences, as has been demonstrated on several occasions throughout the local region and state.

B. GEOLOGIC: The City is susceptible to seismic hazards resulting from movement along any one of several known faults in the area. The most serious direct earthquake hazard threat is from the damage or collapse of buildings and other structures due to ground movement. In addition to damage caused by earthquakes, there is the possibility of earthquake-induced fires due to damaged gas lines, power lines or heat producing appliances, and the unavailability of water for fire control due to broken water mains.

In the event of a major earthquake many areas of the City may not be accessible to emergency equipment and, if bridges or roads are damaged, the City may be isolated from outside assistance.

C. TOPOGRAPHICAL: The City is divided by Highway 101 which creates a barrier and 15 of 545
can obstruct traffic patterns and increase response time for fire equipment. The City's water supply and sewer system were both designed to work with existing topography but can be adversely affected by loss of normal operation. Sewer lift stations and well equipment can both be compromised by interruption in electrical service.

D. SUMMARY: The above local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions increase the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems and fire hazards presented to the City of Cotati. A fire following an earthquake has the potential to cause greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. The majority of the City's industrial areas are located in the highest seismic risk zones, which also contain the largest concentration of hazardous materials. Hazardous materials, primarily toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest number of persons, should a significant seismic event occur.

The City of Cotati's resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may be unavailable for vegetation or structure fires.

Other variables that may tend to intensify the situation include:

1. The extent of damage to the water system;

2. The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse;

3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking roadways;

4. Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds);

5. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours; and,

6. The availability of timely mutual aid or assistance from the neighboring departments which will likely have similar emergencies at the same time.

7. A large number of dwelling units with wood shingle roof coverings, which increase the likelihood of conflagrations.

E. CONCLUSION: Local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions impact fire suppression efforts and the frequency, spread, intensity, and the size of fire involving structures in this community. Further, they impact potential damage to all structures from earthquake and subsequent fire. Therefore, it is found to be necessary that the California Building Standard Code Title 24 be amended to mitigate the effects of these conditions.

14.04.030 California Administrative Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 1: California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

14.04.040 California Building Code
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Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title-24 Part 2: California Building Code, Volume 1 and Volume 2, 2025 Edition based upon and the 2024 International Building Code, Volumes 1, and 2 thereof as published by the International Code Council with the following amendments:

Appendix Chapter H, Signs, of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted with the following amendments:

Section H101.2 Signs exempt from permits. 1 and 4 are deleted.

Appendix Chapter I, Patio Covers, of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter J, Grading, of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter Q, Emergency Housing, of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

The existing sections of Chapter 14-04.040 of the City of Cotati Municipal Code that are not expressly deleted, repealed or amended by this ordinance are hereby readopted without change, and shall apply, as applicable, to the model codes herein adopted.

California Building Code Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, Building 1, shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 105.2, Building 1 One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, (11m²). The height of the one story detached accessory building shall not exceed 12 feet at any point or as specified by local zoning ordinance.

California Building Code Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit, Building 6, shall be amended to read as follows:

Section 105.2, Building 6, Platforms, sidewalks, and driveways not more than 30 inches (762mm) above adjacent grade, not over any basement or story below and are not part of an accessible route.

California Building Code Section 105.3.2, Time Limitation of application, is amended to read as follows:
105.3.2, Time Limitation of application, A building permit application and plan review shall expire if the application is deemed to have been abandoned, the application has not been pursued in good faith, or no permit is issued within one year (365 days) of the date the application is filed. The construction plans and support documents submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of 180 days upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the full control of the applicant have prevented any action from being taken. In the event that the applicant is diligently pursuing permit issuance and there have been no updates to the State of California adopted building codes or expiration of any other applicable City required permit since the time of initial submittal of the building permit application, the Building Official may extend the application an additional 180 days. Fees for extension of permit applications and plan review shall be in the amounts fixed by resolution of the City Council. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall 17 of 545
reapply for the building permit, resubmit construction plans and supporting documents and pay a new plan review fee.

California Building Code Section 105.5 Expiration is amended to read as follows:
105.5, Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid and shall be expired unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 365 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of 180 days upon a request by the applicant, in writing, showing that circumstances beyond the full control of the applicant have prevented any action from being taken. In the event that the applicant is diligently pursuing completion of work authorized by the permit the Building Official may extend the issued building permit an additional 180 days. Fees for extension of permit applications and issued permits shall be in the amounts fixed by resolution of the City Council. A request for permit extension may not be granted for an issued building permit if no work has begun or no inspections have been approved within three years of the date the permit was issued. The construction plans and support documents submitted may thereafter be destroyed by the Building Official. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the applicant shall reapply for the building permit, resubmit construction plans and support documents and pay a new plan review fee.

California Building Code Section 109.3 Building permit valuation, is amended to read as follows:
109.3 Building permit valuation. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. The valuation for a permit may be determined or modified by the building official as necessary using the latest Building Valuation Data with a X2 multiplier published by the International Code Council in Building Standards Safety Journal and other relevant data as necessary.

California Building Code Section 202, Definitions, is amended to add the following definitions:

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION. An existing building or structure not classified as Group R-3 occupancy, which undergoes any addition of floor area that is greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of the existing gross floor area.

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION, Group R-3. An existing Group R-3 building or structure, which undergoes any addition of floor area that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area.

California Building Code Section 502.1, Address identification, is amended to read as follows:
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Section 502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated or other approved means of address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background.

Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Character size and stroke shall be in accordance with Section 505.1.1 through 505.1.2.

Where required by the Fire Code Official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response in accordance with this code and Section 505.1.3. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the Fire Code Official, a monument, pole, or other approved illuminated sign or other approved means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.”
California Building Code Section 502.1.2 is added to read as follows:

Section 502.1.2 Numbers for other than one- and two-family dwellings.

Each address identification character shall be not less than twelve (12) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one (1) inch. Suite and unit directional numbers shall be not less than six (6) inches high with a minimum stroke width of three-quarter (0.75) inch. Numbers shall be not less than four(4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (0.5) inch.

California Building Code Section 502.1.3 is added to read as follows:

Section 502.1.3 Complex directory. Where two or more buildings cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the Building or Fire Code Official, an approved illuminated complex directory, monument, pole, or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structures at the main entrances to the property.

All Sections of the City of Cotati Municipal Code for California Building Code Sections 903.2.1 through Section 905.9 are deleted.

California Building Code Section 903.6 is amended to read as follows:

Section 903.6 Where Required in Existing Buildings and Structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 or that undergo a substantial improvement as defined by CBC Chapter 2 in accordance with Table 903.6.

Exception: Alterations made solely for the purpose of providing barrier removal pursuant to the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as contained in exception # 4 of Section 11B204.2.” California Building Code Section 905.3.1 is amended to read as follows:

Section 905.3.1, Height. In other than Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout at each floor where any of the following occur:

1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.
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3. Buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department access.

4. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

Exceptions:

1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

2. Class I standpipes are allowed in B and E occupancies

3. Class I standpipes are allowed in parking garages.

4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.

5. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings where occupant-use hose lines will not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department.

6. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following:

6.1Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less.

6.2Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.

7. When determined by the Fire Code Official a standpipe system is not warranted in three-story buildings.

California Building Code Section 3103.1.2, TEMPORARY STRUCTURES, Permit required, is amended to read as follows:
18-16-3103.1.2 Permit Required. Temporary structures that cover an area greater than 400 square feet (11.16 m2), including connecting areas or spaces with a common means of egress or entrance that are used or intended to use for the gathering together of 10 or more persons, shall not be erected, operated or maintained for any purpose without obtaining a permit from the building official.

California Building Code Section 3306.5.2 is amended to read:, 3306.5.2 Where Required. In buildings of combustible construction required to have automatic sprinkler system by Section 903, automatic sprinkler system shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 40 feet (12,192 mm) in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such automatic sprinkler system shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.

California Building Code Section 3306.5.3, is added to read as follows:
3306.5.3 Buildings being demolished. Where a building is being demolished and an automatic sprinkler system is existing within such a building, such automatic sprinkler system shall be maintained in an operable condition so as to be available for use by the fire department. Such 20 of 545
automatic sprinkler system shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished.

Appendix Chapter J Grading of the California Building Code, 2022 Edition, is hereby adopted with the following amendments:

A. Insofar as they apply to the permitting of work regulated by this Ordinance, the Organization and Enforcement of this Ordinance shall be as set forth in Section 104 Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, with the exception that the City Engineer shall be the designated code enforcement officer and shall have all the powers and duties ascribed to the building official therein.

B. All references in Appendix Chapter J to the Building Official are hereby amended to refer to the City Engineer.

C. Notwithstanding A. and B. above, demolition permits shall remain under the authority of the Building Official.

D. Appendix Chapter J, Section J 103, is hereby amended to include the Grading Permit Application Requirements adopted by a separate resolution of the City Council. In the case of any discrepancies between the provisions of this Ordinance including the Code sections adopted by reference herein, and the Grading Permit Application Requirements, the latter shall supersede.

With respect to the activities regulated by this Ordinance (i.e., Excavation, Grading and Earthwork Construction, CBC Section 113 (incorporated herein by reference) is hereby amended to include the following language:

The Cotati City Council (or their designee) is hereby designated as the board of appeals for activities regulated by this Ordinance.

14.040.050 California Residential Code
Adoption of California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5: California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, with the following amendments:

Appendix Chapter BB, Tiny Houses, of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter BF, Patio Covers, of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter BG, Sound Transmission, of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter BO, Existing Buildings and Structures, of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter CI, Swimming Pool Safety Act, of the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

The existing sections of Chapter 14-04.050 of the City of Cotati Municipal Code that are not expressly deleted, repealed or amended by this ordinance are hereby readopted without change, and shall apply, as applicable, to the model codes herein adopted. 21 of 545
Division II Administration
California Residential Code Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit, exception 1 is amended to read as follows:

R105.2, exception 1. One-story detached accessory buildings used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, (11m²).

The height of the one story detached accessory building shall not exceed 12 feet at any point or as specified by local zoning ordinance.

California Residential Code Section R105.2 exception 10 is amended to read as follows:

R105.2, exception 10. Platforms, and decks not more than 30 inches (762mm) above adjacent grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.

California Residential Code Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application is amended to read as follows:

R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. A building permit application and plan review shall expire if the application is deemed to have been abandoned, the application has not been pursued in good faith, or no permit is issued within one year of the date the application is filed. The construction plans and support documents submitted for review may thereafter be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the Building Official. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of 180 days upon written request by the applicant showing that circumstances beyond the full control of the applicant have prevented any action from being taken. In the event that the applicant is diligently pursuing permit issuance and there have been no updates to the State of California adopted building codes or expiration of any other applicable City required permit since the time of initial submittal of the building permit application, the Building Official may extend the application an additional 180 days. Fees for extension of permit applications and plan review shall be in the amounts fixed by resolution of the City Council. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall reapply for the building permit, resubmit construction plans and support documents and pay a new plan review fee.

California Residential Code Section R105.5 Permits - Expiration is amended to read as follows:

R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid and shall be expired unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 365 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of 180 days upon a request by the applicant, in writing, showing that circumstances beyond the full control of the applicant have prevented any action from being taken. In the event that the applicant is diligently pursuing completion of work authorized by the permit the Building Official may extend the issued building permit an additional 180 days. Fees for extension of permit applications and issued permits shall be in the amounts fixed by resolution of the City Council. A request for permit extension may not be granted for an issued building permit if no work has begun or no inspections have been approved within three years of the date the permit was issued. The construction plans and support documents submitted may thereafter 22 of 545
be destroyed by the Building Official. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the applicant shall reapply for the building permit, resubmit construction plans and support documents and pay a new plan review fee.

California Residential Code Section R108.3, Building permit valuation is amended to read as follows:

R108.3 Building permit valuation. The applicant for a permit shall provide an estimated permit value at time of application. Permit valuations shall include total value of work, including materials and labor, for which the permit is being issued, such as electrical, gas, mechanical, plumbing equipment and permanent systems. If, in the opinion of the building official, the valuation is underestimated on the application, the permit shall be denied, unless the applicant can show detailed estimates to meet the approval of the building official. The valuation for a permit may be determined or modified by the building official as necessary using the latest Building Valuation Data with a X2 multiplier published by the International Code Council in Building Standards Safety Journal and other relevant data as necessary.

California Residential Code Section R108.6, Work commencing before permit issuance is amended to read as follows:
108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to a fee established by the building official that shall be in addition to the required permit fees. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The minimum investigation fee is set forth in the fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

California Residential Code Section R202 Definitions is amended to add the following definitions:

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION, An existing Group R-3 (one and two family dwelling) building or structure, which undergoes any addition of floor area that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area.

SUBSTANTIAL REMODEL. An existing building or structure, which undergoes any alteration of floor area that is greater than fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area or meets the definition of a substantial improvement as defined by this code.” Section R313 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
California Residential Code Section R309.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems is amended to read as follows:

R313.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all townhouses regardless of square footage in accordance with this code. Fire Sprinklers shall be installed in all multi-family manufactured homes with two or more dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

Exceptions:
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1. Detached Group U occupancies 1,000 sq. ft. or less.

2. Detached pool houses up to 1,000 sq. ft. in floor area within 50 feet of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.

3. A room above a detached garage used for storage only that does not contain a bathroom, cooking or refrigeration facilities or connections for such facilities.

4. Carports of non-combustible construction.

California Residential Code Section R313.1.2 Substantial remodel is added to read as follows:

R313.1.2 Substantial remodel. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all townhomes that undergo a substantial remodel or substantial improvement.

Exception: Alterations made solely for the purpose of complying with the American Disabilities Act.

California Residential Code Section R313.1.3 Substantial addition is added to read as follows:

R313.1.3 Substantial addition. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all townhomes that undergo a substantial addition.

California Residential Code Section R313.1.4 Substantial alterations is added to read as follows:

R313.1.4 Substantial alterations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all townhomes that undergo any combination of substantial remodel, substantial addition or both that equals fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area. The percentage of work shall be determined and added to any successive remodels that may occur within a subsequent three (3) year period. If the combined percentage totals 50% or more, this work shall constitute a substantial improvement and the building shall be subject to the fire sprinkler requirement.

California Residential Code Section R313.2 One- and two- family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems is amended to read as follows:

R313.2 One- and two- family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all one- and two-family dwellings regardless of square footage in accordance with this code. Fire Sprinklers shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multi-family manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.

Exceptions:

1. Detached Group U occupancies 1,000 sq. ft. or less.

2. Detached pool houses up to 1,000 sq. ft. in floor area within 50 feet of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.

3. A room above a detached garage used for storage only that does not contain a bathroom, cooking or refrigeration facilities or connections for such facilities.

4. Carports of non-combustible construction.

California Residential Code Section R313.2.2 Substantial remodel is added to read as follows:
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R313.2.2 Substantial remodel. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all one-and two-family dwellings that undergo a substantial remodel or substantial improvement.

Exception: Alterations made solely for the purpose of complying with the American Disabilities Act.

California Residential Code Section R313.2.3 Substantial addition is added to read as follows:

R313.2.3 Substantial addition. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all one-and -two- family dwellings that undergo a substantial addition.

California Residential Code Section R313.2.4 Substantial alterations is added to read as follows:

R 313.2.4 Substantial alterations. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all one- and two-family dwellings that undergo any combination of substantial remodel, addition or both that equals fifty percent (50%) of the existing gross floor area. The percentage of work shall be determined and added to any successive remodels that may occur within a subsequent three (3) year period. If the combined percentage totals 50% or more, this work shall constitute a substantial improvement and the building shall be subject to the fire sprinkler requirement.

14.04.060 California Electric Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3: The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, as published by National Fire Protection Association.

14.04.070 California Mechanical Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4: The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials with the following amendment:

Section 104.4.35 Expiration is amended to read as follows:

Every permit issued shall become invalid and shall be expired unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 365 days after the time the work is commenced. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the applicant for a period of 180 days upon a request by the applicant, in writing, showing that circumstances beyond the full control of the applicant have prevented any action from being taken. In the event that the applicant is diligently pursuing completion of work authorized by the permit the Building Official may extend the issued building permit an additional 180 days. Fees for extension of permit applications and issued permits shall be in the amounts fixed by resolution of the City Council. A request for permit extension may not be granted for an issued building permit if no work has begun or no inspections have been approved within three years of the date the permit was issued. The construction plans and support documents submitted may thereafter be destroyed by the Building Official. In order to renew action on a permit after expiration, the applicant shall reapply for the building permit, resubmit construction plans and support documents and pay a new plan review fee.
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14.04.080 California Plumbing Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5: The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition and appendices thereof, as published by the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, with the following amendments:

Appendix Chapter A, Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System, of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter B, Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste and Vent Systems, of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter C, Alternate Plumbing Systems, of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter D, Sizing Storm Water Drainage Systems, of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter I, Installation Standard for PEX Tubing Systems for Hot-and ColdWater Distribution, of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Section 104.4.35 Expiration is amended to read as follows:

14.04.090 California Energy Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6: California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

14.04.100 California Historical Building Code
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14.04.105 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code Part 7 Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 7: California WildlandUrban Interface Code, 2025 Edition as published by the International Code Council Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 8: California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

14.04.110 California Fire Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 9: 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code as published by the International Code Council including Appendix Chapters 4, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and N, together with any amendments adopted by the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District Board and as ratified by the Cotati City Council.

14.04.120 California Existing Building Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 Part 10: California Existing Building Code 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

Appendix Chapter A, Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings including Chapter A1 Seismic Strengthening Provisions for Unreinforced Masonry Bearing Wall Buildings; Chapter A3 Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood- Frame Residential Buildings; , Chapter A4 Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak, or Open Front Walls, is hereby adopted.

14.04.130 California Green Building Standards
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title-24 Part 11: California Green Building Standards Code 2022 edition as published by the International Code Conference with the following amendments;
Appendix Chapter A4, Residential Voluntary Measures, Tier 1 for New Buildings and substantial remodels and additions , including Division A4.1, A4.3, A4.4 and A4.5, of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted.

Appendix Chapter A5, Non-Residential Voluntary Measures, Tier 1 for New Buildings and substantial remodels and additions , including Division A4.1, A4.3, A4.4 and A4.5, of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted. with the following amendments Appendix Chapters A4 Tier 1 and Appendix Chapter A5 Tier 1.

California Green Building Standards Code Appendix A4 Residential Voluntary Measures Section A4.601.1is amended to read as follows:
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A4.601.1 The Tier 1 measures contained in this appendix, Division A4.1, A4.3, A4.4, A4.5 and A4.6 are adopted as mandatory provisions for new buildings only.

California Green Building Standards Code Appendix A5 Nonresidential Voluntary Measures Section A5.601.1is added to read as follows:

A5.601.1 The Tier 1 measures contained in this appendix, Division A5.1, A5.3, A5.4, A5.5 and A5.6 are adopted as mandatory provisions for new buildings only.

14.040.140 California Reference Standards Code
Adoption of the California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 12: California Reference Standards Code, 2025 Edition as published by the International Code Council.

14.040.150 International Property Maintenance Code
Adoption of the International Property Maintenance Code 2024 Edition as published by the International Code Council, with the following amendments:

PART 1 – SCOPE AND APPLICATION: Any and all references throughout this code to any International Code shall be considered to reference the California Fire Code, California Building Code, or California Residential Code or any other California Code of Regulations, Title 24, asapplicable.

14.040.160 Adoption and Enforcement of National Fire Codes Adoption of the current edition of the National Fire Code 2025 edition, as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

14.04.180 Non-Liability of City of Cotati
This Ordinance shall not be construed as imposing upon the City of Cotati (or any official or employee thereof) any liability or responsibility for damages to any property or injuries to any person resulting from defects in building construction, defective plumbing, or drainage systems (or installations thereof), electrical or gas installations, or by installations of containers for the use of flammable products, nor shall the City of Cotati (or any official or employee thereof) be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility for property damage from any cause whatsoever which may have been caused by a gas leakage, fire or explosion of any gas appliance or house gas piping, electrical application or electrical wiring or from the storage or use of flammable and/or hazardous materials.

14.04.190 Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
All other Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed.

14.04.200 Violations and Penalties
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Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of an infraction and any person violating the same section or a portion of an Ordinance on a second or subsequent occasion shall thereafter be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction of either an infraction or a misdemeanor shall be punishable by law.

14.04.210 Fees
The City Council of the City of Cotati may establish permit fees as set forth by resolution.

SECTION 3. Findings of Fact
Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7, the Finding of Fact, as detailed in Section

14.04.025 of this Ordinance, are made in connection with the adoption of revisions or additions to the 2025 editions of the California Code of Regulations Title 24 Parts 1, 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5,7, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.

SECTION 4. Effective Date
This Ordinance shall become effective January 8, 2026.
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RANCHO ADOBE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT – FIRE SAFETY ORDINANCE 2025-02 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-02
An Ordinance of the Board of Directors of the Rancho Adobe Fire District, County of Sonoma, State of California, Adopting by Reference Chapter 13 and with Local Amendments, Selected Provisions, Chapters and Appendices of Title 24 Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, 2025 Edition of The California Fire Code.

This ordinance of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District, in the County of Sonoma, County Code shall read as follows:

RANCHO ADOBE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT

FIRE SAFETY ORDINANCE
Article I. General Provisions.

Sec. 1-1. Short title.

This chaptershall be known and may be cited asthe Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District Fire Safety Ordinance.

Sec. 1-2. Administrative regulations.
(a) The District fire chief may adopt amend or repeal administrative regulations to implement, interpret or make specific provisions ofthis chapter. Notice ofthe proposed adoption, amendment, or repeal of a regulation pursuant to thissection shall be posted for a period of thirty (30) days in the public lobby of the Fire Protection District's office and shall be mailed to every person who has filed a request for notice ofsuch actions with the Fire Protection District fire chief. Every notice shall include a copy of the express terms of the proposed action and a statement that the public may submit written comments on the proposed action prior to the close of the posting period. The Fire Protection District fire chief may approve, modify, or withdraw the proposed adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation following the posting period.
(b) The adoption, amendment or repeal of a regulation pursuant to this section shall take place not less than fifteen (15) nor more than one hundred eighty (180) days following the close of the posting period specified in subsection (a) and shall be effective upon posting of an order of adoption, amendment or repeal in the public lobby of the District's offices. Each such order shall include a concise and clear summary of the action taken by the Fire Protection District fire chief and shall remain posted for a period of thirty (30) days.
(c )The regulations adopted or amended pursuant to thissection shall have the same force and effect as provisions of this chapter. Failure by any person to comply with any regulation adopted or amended pursuant to this section shall be a violation of this chapter. 30 of 545
(d)The regulations adopted or amended pursuant to this section shall be periodically compiled and copies thereof made available to the public for purchase at cost or review free of charge at the office of Fire Protection District.

Article II. Definitions.

Article II, definitions, Section 13-6 “California Fire Code” is amended to read:
"California Fire Code" means the regulations in California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, 2025 California Fire Code, which incorporate by adoption of the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code of the International Code Council with necessary California amendments.

Article III. Appeals.

Sec. 3-1. Board of Appeals.

The Sonoma County Board of Building Appeals shall function as the Board of Appeals under this chapter.

Except where inconsistent with the provisions of Sonoma County Code Sections 7-3 and Section 13-12 of the Sonoma County Fire Safety Ordinance the duties of the Board of Appeals shall be as prescribed in Chapter 1, Division II, Section 108 of the California Fire Code.

Sec. 3-2. Appeals.
(a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b), any applicant, permit holder or other interested person dissatisfied with a decision of the fire chief may appeal the decision to the Board of Appeals, provided, however, that such appeal may not be made more than thirty (30) days after the decision from which the appeal is being made has been rendered. All interested persons shall be given a reasonable opportunity to be heard and present evidence to the Board of Appeals on any appeal. Decisions of the Board of Appeals shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the appellant and the applicant or permit holder, if different from the appellant, either in person or by mailing to the address stated on the appeal or application. Decisions of the Board of Appeals are final. Should no decision be rendered within twenty (20) days after the filing of the appeal, such appeal shall be deemed to be denied unless time is extended by action of the Board of Appeals. (b) Appeals of notice and orders issued pursuant to violations of this chapter shall be conducted and determined by a hearing officer pursuant to Section 1-7.3 and Chapter 7 of Sonoma County Code. 31 of 545
Article IV. District Fire Code.

Article IV, Section 4-1, County Fire Code, Section 13-15 is amended to read:

Sec 4-1. 13-15. County Fire Code designated - Administration and Enforcement – Amendment by local Fire Protection Districts.

The 2025 California Fire Code as adopted by reference and amended in this article, shall constitute the County Fire Code and the District Fire Code.
(b) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (c), the administration and enforcement of the county fire code within a local fire protection district shall be the responsibility of the local fire chief. The county fire warden/fire marshal shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of the county fire code within those portions of the unincorporated area of the county not in a local fire protection district. (c) The county fire warden/fire marshal shall be responsible for plan checking and inspection of new construction and alterations subject to the county fire code, Chapter 13 within both those portions of the unincorporated area of the county not in a local fire protection district and those portions of the unincorporated area of the county in a local fire protection district . Unless a local fire protection district notifies the county fire warden/fire marshal in writing that it has elected to have the local fire chief exercise those responsibilities within its jurisdictional area, whether according to the county fire code or the district's amendment of the county fire code adopted per subsection (d). Any such action shall be effective if it is thereafter approved by the board of directors of the local fire protection district.

Exceptions:
(1) Development applications subject to enforcement of Title 14 of the Natural Resources Code, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2. Buildings shall receive final approval and inspections by the county Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Division as delegated by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
(2) Residential construction classified as Group R-3 as delegated by the chief building official to the county Fire Prevention and Hazardous Materials Division pursuant to the California Building and California Residential Codes.
(3) Sonoma County Fire Prevention Division shall be responsible for record keeping and inspection reports submitted by the local fire protection district to the chief building official. (d) Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13869.7, a local fire protection district may amend all or any part of the county fire code for application within its jurisdictional area. Any such amendment shall first be referred to the County Fire Prevention Officers Association for review and recommendation and shall only be effective if it is thereafter approved by the board of directors of the local fire protection district and ratified by the board of supervisors. The board of supervisors shall not ratify such amendment if it includes provisions that are less restrictive than the provisions of the county fire code.

Sec. 4-2. Conflicting regulations.

The provisions ofthis chaptershall prevail over any inconsistent provision contained in the California Fire Code or the National Fire Codes; provided, in the case of inconsistent regulations, no regulation shall prevail thatislessrestrictive than the regulations established by the State of California unless otherwise authorized by the State.
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Article IV, Section 4-3, County Fire Code, Section 13-17 is amended to read:

Sec. 4-3. 13-17 California Fire Code adopted -Local amendments. (a) The portion of the California Building Standards Code that imposes substantially the same requirements as are contained in the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission with Errata, including Appendices, 4, B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H,N and O; published by the International Code Council, save and except such portions as are hereinafter deleted, modified, or amended by subsection (b) of this section, are adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire, hazardous materials or explosions within the boundary of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District. (b) The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby amended asfollows:

CHAPTER 1

SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION
(1) California Fire Code Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."
(2) California Fire Code Section 101.6 is added to read as follows:
101.6 Policy manual. The Sonoma County Fire Prevention Policy Manual shall serve as a supplemental instruction and interpretation manual for this code and is hereby adopted by reference. The fire code official is responsible to amend this manual as necessary to maintain current instruction and interpretations. The information contained in the policy manual shall not be construed to make new code requirements not authorized by this ordinance.
(3) California Fire Code Section, Division II Section 103.1. is amended to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of Agency. The Rancho Adobe Fire Prevention Bureau is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code. (4) California Fire Code Section, Division II Section 103.3.1 is added to read asfollows:
103.3.1 Authority to issue citations. The fire chief, the fire code official and his or her designees who have the discretionary duty to enforce a statute or ordinance, pursuant to Section 836.5 of the California Penal Code and subject to the provisions thereof may arrest a person without a warrant whenever the fire chief or member of the Fire Prevention Bureau has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a violation in the presence of the fire chief or member of the Fire Prevention Bureau which he or she has discretionary duty to enforce, and to issue a notice to appear and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in court, pursuant to the provisions of Section 853.5. of the California Penal Code. 33 of 545 (5) California Fire Code, Division II, Section 105.1.1.1 is added to read:
105.1.1.1 Permit Fees. Permit fees will be based on the Rancho Adobe Fire District’s adopted fee schedule at the time of permit application
(6) California Fire Code Section, Division II Section I05.5.1 is added to read as follows:
105.4.1 Revocation procedure. Revocation of any permit issued under this Code shall only occur after written notice of the violation has been given by the Fire Chief to the permittee at his or her last place of residence asshown on the permit or certificate, which notice shall order the permittee to either correct the violation within ten (10) days or appear before the local Fire Chief, unless the local fire protection district issues a written notice electing to have the County Fire Chief I Fire Marshal hear the matter, at a date and time certain to show cause why the permit or certificate should not be modified, revoked or suspended. At the hearing before the Fire Chief the permittee shall have an opportunity to appear and be heard on the question of whether the permit issued to him should be revoked or suspended. Upon conclusion of the hearing or as soon thereafter as practicable, the chief shall issue a decision in writing to the permittee determining whether to modify, revoke or suspend the permit. Any interested person may appeal the Fire Chiefs decision to the Board of Appeals. All appeals shall be filed in writing with the Fire Chief within ten (10) calendar days of the date of the decision being appealed. (7) California Fire Code Section 105.5.59 is amended to read asfollows:
105.5.59 Additional operational permits. In addition to the operational permitsrequired by Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention/Division of fire prevention prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices or functions:

1. Production facilities. To change use or occupancy, to allow the attendance of a live audience, or for parties.

2. Pyrotechnics and special effects. To use pyrotechnic special effects, open flame, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gasses, welding, and the parking of motor vehicles for the purpose of motion picture, television and commercial production.

3. Live audiences. To install seating arrangements for live audiences in approved production facilities, production studios, and sound stages. See Chapter 48.

4. Apartment, hotel, motel. An operational permit isrequired to operate an apartment house, hotel, or motel.

5. Bonfires orrubbish fires. An operational permit isrequired to kindle or authorize the kindling or maintenance of bonfires or rubbish fires.

6. Emergency responder radio coverage system. An operational permit is required for buildings and/orfacilities with emergency responderradio coverage systems and related equipment.

7. High-rise building. An operational permit isrequired to operate a high-rise building as defined in the California Building Code.

8. Cannabis. An operational permit is required to operate a medical cannabis facility or Cannabis operation listed below when allowed by state law and Local ZoningOrdinance:
a. Cultivation
b. Distribution
c. Manufacturing

9. Organized camps. An operational permit isrequired to operate an organized camp (Group C 34 of 545 occupancy).

10. 10. Special Event Permit. An operational permit isrequired for any organized procession or assemblage of 50 or more people, which could significantly impact vehicular traffic or create a safety problem. Examples include, but are not limited to: music festivals, outdoor markets, circus, walkathons, runs, marathons, trail rides, bicycle races, celebrations, parades and other similar activities.

11. 11. Winery caves- publicly accessible. An operational permit isrequired to operate a Type-2 or Type-3 winery cave that is accessible to the public.

12. 12. Certified Unified Program Agency Permit. An operational permit is required to operate any facility described in Chapter 29 and shall be required by the local fire chief from the County of Sonoma CUPA Division.
(8) California Fire Code Section 105.6.26 is added to read as follows:
105.6.26 Additional construction permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.7, the following construction permits shall be obtained from the division of Fire Prevention prior to starting construction:

1. Vegetation Management Plan. A construction permit is required to implement and Vegetation management plan.

2. Fire Protection Plan. A construction permit is required to implement a fire protection plan. (9) California Fire Code Section 108.7is added to read asfollows; 108.7 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1, as may be amended from time to time.

Additionally, any person(s) who negligently, intentionally or in violation of law causes an emergency response, including, but not limited to, a traffic accident, spill of toxic or flammable or combustible fluids or chemicals is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs pursuant to Government Code Section 53150, et seq, as may be amended from time to time. Any expense incurred by the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District for securing such emergency shall constitute a debt of such person(s) and shall be collectable by the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.
(10) California Fire Code Section, Section 113.4 is amended to read asfollows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code orshall fail to comply with any ofthe requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions ofthis code,shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. or administratively of not less than one thousand dollars ($1000.00) Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. (11) California Fire Code, Section 113.5 is added to read as follows:
113.5 Authority to issue citations. The Chief and members of the Fire Prevention Bureau who have the discretionary duty to enforce a statute or ordinance may, pursuant to Section 836.5 of the California Penal Code and subject to the provisions thereof: arrest a person without a warrant whenever the Chief or member of the Fire Prevention Bureau has reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a violation in the presence of the Chief or member of the Fire Prevention Bureau which he or she has 35 of 545 discretionary duty to enforce, and to issue a notice to appear and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in court, pursuant to the provisions of Section 853.5 et seq. of the California Penal Code. (12) California Fire Code Chapter 1, Division II, Section 114.4 is amended to read asfollows:
114.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work asthat person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100.00 dollars or more than $500.00 dollars.

A person shall be fined for each day he or she continues to work after having been served with a stop work order.

CHAPTER 2

DEFINITIONS
(13) California Fire Code Section 202 is amended to add the following:

OCCUPANCY CLASSIFICATIONismodified to include:
[BG} Factory Industrial F-1 Moderate-hazard occupancy is amended to add to the list of Moderatehazard factory industrial groups the following:

Agricultural crop production including cultivation, drying, processing and/or storage.

RECREATIONAL FIRE. An outdoor fire burning materials otherthan rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes.

UNWARRANTED ALARM. The giving, signaling or transition of an alarm notification to a public fire station or emergency communication center when such alarm is the result of a defective condition of an alarmsystem, system servicing testing, construction activities, ordinary household activities, false alarm or other cause when no such danger exists.

CHAPTER 3

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
(14) California Fire Code Section 307.1 is amended to read asfollows:
307.1 General.Open burning shall be conducted in accordance with thissection and Article VII of this Code.
(15) California Fire Code Section 307.2 is amended to read asfollows:
307.2 Permitrequired. Priorto commencement of open burning, a burning permitshall be obtained pursuant to section 13-71 of this Code.
(16) California Fire Code Section 311.3.1 is added to read asfollows:
311.3.1 Removal of debris afterfire. All rubble, waste, rubbish, and other materials 36 of 545 lying upon any premises within the jurisdictional area; having been accumulated thereon by reason of a fire and having been rendered useless thereby shall be removed within ten (10) days after notice has been given to do so in writing by the Fire Chief to the owner, lessee, or other person in charge or control of the premises.

CHAPTER 4

EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
(17) California Fire Code, Section 401.3.2.1 is added to read as follows:
401.3.2.1 Unwarranted or Nuisance Alarm Notification. Notification of emergency responders based on an unwarranted or nuisance alarm may be punishable by a fine in accordance with the adopted fee schedule or requirements. In addition, the responsible party may be liable for the operational and administrative costs, incurred from the emergency response or mitigation procedures resulting from an unwarranted or nuisance alarm notification.
(18) California Fire Code, Section 401.3.2.2 is added to read as follows:
401.3.2.2 Multiple Nuisance or Unwarranted Alarm Activations. Any occupancy that has more than four nuisance alarms, causing emergency response within a 12-month period may be required to modify, repair, upgrade or replace their system and/or monitoring station as determined by the fire code official. (19) California Fire Code, Section 402.1 is amended to add the following:

NUISANCE ALARM AND UNWARRANTED ALARM
(20) California Fire Code Section 403.1 is amended to read as follows:
403.1 General. In addition to the requirements of Section 401, occupancies, uses and outdoor locations shall comply with the emergency preparedness requirements set forth in Section 403.2 403.4, 403.9.2.1.1, 403.10.6 through 403.12.3. Where fire safety and evacuation plans are required by Section 403.2 through 403.10.6, evacuation drills shall be in accordance with Section 405 and employee training shall be in accordance with Section 406.

CHAPTER 5

FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
(21) California Fire Code Section 503.1 is amended to read:
503.1 Where Required. Fire apparatus access roads shall comply with the Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards when applicable, and otherwise shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3.
(22) California Fire Code Section 503.2 is amended to read:
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be installed per the Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards when applicable, and otherwise shall be installed or arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8. (23) California Fire Code, Section 503.2.6.1 is added to read:
503.2.6.1 Evaluation and Maintenance. All existing private bridges and elevated surfaces that are a part of the fire department access roadway shall be evaluated by a California licensed civil engineer experienced in structural engineering or a California licensed structural engineer, for safety and weight rating, in accordance with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Manual: ''The Manual for Bridge Evaluation,'' Second Edition, or other approved standard. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges. All 37 of 545
bridges and elevated structures providing fire department access shall be routinely maintained in accordance with Section 503.2.6 or when directed by the fire code official or authorized designee. (24) California Fire Code Section 503.3 is amended to read:
503.3 Marking. Where required by the fire code official, approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO PARKING - FIRE LANE in accordance with the California Vehicle Code, shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate visibility. (25) California Fire Code Section 503.6.1 is added to read:
503.6.1 Width. All gate entrances and similar structures shall be at least two feet (2') wider than the width of the traffic lane(s) serving the gate or structure.
(26) California Fire Code Section 503.6.2 is added to read:
503.6.2 Setbacks. All gates providing access from a public road to a private road or private driveway shall be located at least thirty feet (30') from the roadway and shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on the roadway.
(27) California Fire Code Section 505.1 is amended to read:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved illuminated or other approved means of address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in apposition that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetic letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out.

Character size and stroke shall be in accordance with Section 505.1.1 through 505.1.2. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
(28) California Fire Code Section 505.1.1 is added to read:
505.1.1 Numbers For One- and Two- Family Dwellings. Each address identification character shall be not less than four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (0.5) inch. (29) California Fire Code Section 505.1.2 is added to read:
505.1.2 Numbers For Other Than One and Two-Family Dwellings. Each address identification character shall be not less than twelve (12) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one (1) inch. Suite and unit directional numbers shall be not less than six (6) inches high with a minimum stroke width of three-quarter (0.75) inch. Numbers shall be not less than four (4) inches high with a minimum stroke width of one-half (0.5) inch. (30) California Fire Code Section 505.1.3 is added to read:
505.1.3 Complex Directory. Where two or more buildings cannot be viewed from the public way or when determined by the fire code official, an approved illuminated complex directory, monument, pole, or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structures at the main entrances to the property. (31) California Fire Code Section 505.1.4 is added to read:
505.1.4 Installation, Location and Visibility of Addresses. All buildings shall have a permanently posted address, which shall be placed at each driveway entrance and visible from both directions of travel along the road. In all cases, the address shall be posted at the beginning of construction and shall be maintained thereafter, and the address shall be visible and legible from the road on which the address is located. (32) California Fire Code Section 505.1.4.1 is added to read:
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505.1.4.1 Signs Posted One-Way Roads. Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite direction. (33) California Fire Code Section 505.1.4.2 is added to read:
505.1.4.2 Multiple Addresses. Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post.

Where a roadway provides access solely to a single commercial or industrial business, the address sign shall be placed at the nearest road intersection providing access to that site. (34) California Fire Code Section 505.2.1 is added to read:
505.2.1 Size of Letters, Numbers and Symbols or Street and Road signs. Size of letters, numbers, and symbols for street and road signs shall be a minimum of three inches (3") for letter height with a three-eighths inch (3/8") stroke, reflectorized, and contrasting with the background color of the sign. (35) California Fire Code Section 505.2.2 is added to read:
505.2.2 Visibility and Legibility of Street and Road Signs. Street and road signs shall be visible and legible from both directions of vehicle travel for a distance of at least one hundred feet (100'). (36) California Fire Code Section 505.2.3 is added to read:
505.2.3 Height of Street and Road Signs. Height of street and road signs shall be uniform countywide, and meet the visibility and legibility standards of this section. (37) California Fire Code Section 505.2.4 is added to read:
505.2.4 Names and Numbers on Street and Road Signs. Newly constructed or approved public and private roads and streets must be identified by a name or number through a consistent countywide system that provides for sequenced or patterned numbering and/or non-duplicating naming within the county. All signs shall be mounted and oriented in a uniform manner. This section does not require any entity to rename or renumber existing roads or streets, nor shall a roadway providing access only to a single commercial or industrial occupancy require naming or numbering.
(38) California Fire Code Section 505.2.5 is added to read:
505.2.5 Intersecting Roads, Streets and Private Lanes. Signs required by this article identifying intersecting roads, streets and private lanes shall be placed at the intersection of those roads, streets and/or private lanes. (39) California Fire Code Section 505.2.6 is added to read:
505.2.6 Signs Identifying Traffic Access Limitations. A sign identifying traffic access or flow limitations, including, but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitations, dead-end road, one-way road (or single land conditions) shall be placed: (a) at the intersection preceding the traffic access limitation, and (b) no more than one hundred feet (100') before such traffic access limitation. (40) California Fire Code Section 507.2.2 is amended to read:
507.2.2 Water Tanks. Water tanks for private fire protection shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 22.

Exception: For Group R-3 occupancies, equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, and associated accessory structures up to 3,000 square feet in area, plastic water tanks up to 5,000 gallons in volume may be used. A flammable vegetation clearance of not less than thirty feet (30') shall be maintained around all poly-plastic or similar water tanks.
(41) California Fire Code Section 507.2.3 is added to read:
507.2.3 Urban Water System. For one- and two-family dwellings, and accessory structures associated with one- and two-family dwellings. If the water supply to the parcel is provided by a public or community water system (urban parcel - see Definitions) the emergency water supply for residential buildings shall consist of a permanent hydrant located on the road within two hundred fifty feet (250') of the driveway measured from where the driveway 39 of 545
intersects with the public or private road. Distance measurements shall be determined by hose lay along the road, not horizontal distance.
(42) California Fire Code Section 507.2.4 is added to read:
507.2.4 Non-Urban Water System. If the water supply to the parcel is provided by a private water well (nonurban parcel - see Definitions) the fire code official is authorized to utilize NFPA 1142 or the International WildlandUrban Interface Code.

Exception: When authorized by the authority having jurisdiction, the emergency water supply requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, and accessory structures associated with one- and two-family dwellings, may be waived when sufficient evidence is proven that the Emergency Water Standards of Title 14 of the Natural Resources Code, Division 1.5, Article 4 have been met. (43) California Fire Code Section 507.5.1.2 is added to read:
507.5.1.2 Other Areas. Fire hydrant systems shall be required where a public water system, regardless of type of ownership, provides water for human consumption to fifteen (15) or more service connections. (44) California Fire Code Section 507.5.7 is added to read:
507.5.7 Fire Hydrant Size and Outlets. New commercial and industrial development shall have a minimum of two 4.5 inch connections and one 2.5 inch connection per Appendix D 104 unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
(45) California Fire Code Section 507.5.8 is added to read asfollows:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with the County standards or as approved by the fire code official, as may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.

CHAPTER 9

FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
(46) California Fire Code Sections 901.7.7 - 901.7.7.2 are added to read:
901.7.7 Notice of Nuisance or Unwarranted Alarm. The officer in charge of fire units responding to a fire alarm signal shall determine whether a true emergency exists. If the officer determines that an emergency does not exist, the chief of the local fire agency or the County Fire Warden / Fire Marshal may issue a written notice of nuisance alarm or unwarranted alarm to the owner or person in charge or control of the facility where the alarm signal originated.
901.7.7.1 Unreliable/unwarranted fire alarm system. The Fire Chief of the local fire agency or the County Fire Warden/ Fire Marshal may determine that a fire alarm system is unreliable or unwarranted upon receipt of more than four (4) alarms within a twelve (12) month period. Upon finding that an alarm system is unreliable or unwarranted, the chief of the local fire agency or the County Fire Warden/ Fire Marshal may order the following

1. For any nuisance alarm where the system is not restored, the Fire Chief may require the system owner to provide standby personnel as defined in Chapter 4, Section 403.1 or take such other measures, as the Fire Chief deems appropriate. Persons or activities required by the Fire Chief shall remain in place until a fire department-approved fire alarm maintenance firm certifies in writing to the Fire Chief that the alarm system has 40 of 545
been restored to a reliable condition. The chief may require such tests, as he deems necessary to demonstrate the adequacy of the system.

2. Upon the fifth (5th) and sixth (6th) alarms from the alarm system within a twelve (12) month period, the system owner shall pay a mitigation fee to the fire department of $150.00, plus the cost of fire engine response, for each occurrence.

3. Upon the seventh (7th) and eighth (8th) alarms from the alarm system within a twelve (12) month period, the system owner shall pay a mitigation fee to the fire department of $300.00, plus the cost of fire engine response.

4. Upon the ninth (9th) and following alarms from the alarm system within a twelve (12) month period, the system owner shall pay a mitigation fee to the fire department of $500.00, plus the cost of fire engine response, for each occurrence.
901.7.7.2 Hearing on Notice. Any person receiving a notice of nuisance alarm who contends that the Fire Chief erroneously determined that the fire alarm system was not functioning as designed, may file a written request with the Fire Chief for a hearing on the determination within ten (10) days after receipt of the notice of nuisance alarm. The Fire Chief shall give the requesting party a hearing on the determination within thirty (30) days of receipt of the request. The request shall set forth:

1. That the system functioned as designed, or

2. That the nuisance alarm resulted from an act of God, flooding, or other violent natural condition without fault and beyond the control of the requesting party. Within ten (10) days following the hearing, the chief shall give written notice of his or her decision to the requesting party. (47) California Fire Code Section 902.1 is amended to add the following:

SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT (Sonoma County Code 7-19)
(48) California Fire Code Section 903.2 is amended to read:
903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21.

Approved automatic sprinkler systems in existing buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in Section 903.6.

Exceptions:

1. Agricultural and Greenhouse buildings as approved by the fire code official when not required in other sections of the California Building Code.

2. Detached accessory structures to Group R-3 not classified as a dwelling unit and not exceeding 3,000 square feet (279m2 ) in gross floor area (See California Residential Code).

3. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies.

4. Detached group U occupancies not greater than 3,000 square feet (279m2 ), OR WHEN APPROVED BY THE Fire Code Official where the entire structure is not to exceed 5,500 sq ft (510m2).

5. Special occupancy aircraft hangar shade structures as approved by the fire code official, unless required in NFPA-409.
(49) California Fire Code Section 903.2.1 is amended to read:
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group A occupancy exceeding 1,500 square feet or when required per 903.2.1.1 through 903.2.1.6. 41 of 545
(50) California Fire Code Section 903.2.1.6 is amended to read:
903.2.1.6 Assembly Occupancies on Roofs. Where an occupied roof has an assembly occupancy with an occupant load exceeding 100 for Group A-2 and 300 for other Group A Occupancies, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout the building in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

Exception deleted.
(51) California Fire Code Section 903.2.1.7 is amended to read. 903.2.1.7 Multiple Fire Areas. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided where multiple fire areas of Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancies share exit or exit access components and the combined occupant load of these fire areas is 100 or more.
(52) California Fire Code Section 903.2.2 is amended to read. 903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in Group B occupancies when the Fire Area exceeds 3000 sq ft or as required in903.2.2.1 and 903.2.2.2 (53) California Fire Code Section 903.2.2.1 is amended to read:
903.2.2.1 Ambulatory Care Facilities. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing an ambulatory care facility.
(54) California Fire Code Section 903.2.3 is amended to read:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing Group E occupancies. For public school state-funded construction projects or for public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.19 through 903.2.20. (55) California Fire Code Section 903.2.4 is amended to read:
903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group F occupancy where gross floor area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m2 ).

Exceptions:

1. Canopied winery crush pads less than 12,000 square feet in area, provided that all of the following conditions are met:
a. The canopy and supporting structure are constructed of non-combustible materials. b. If attached, the crush pad is separated from other portions of the building by one-hour fireresistive walls. c. The crush pad is not used for storage of combustible materials. d. The canopy and supporting structure are incapable of trapping heat, smoke or other byproducts of combustion.

2. Dairy milking facilities less than 12,000 feet in area. (56) California Fire Code, Section 903.2.5.1 is amended to read:
903.2.5.1 Group H. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings containing Group H occupancies.
(57) California Fire Code, Section 903.2.6.1 is deleted. (58) California Fire Code Section 903.2.7 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where gross floor area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m2 ). 42 of 545
(59) California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.1 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3 shall be permitted in Group R-3 occupancies and shall be provided throughout all one- and two-family dwellings regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in all mobile homes, manufactured homes and multi-family manufactured homes with two or more dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. (60) California Fire Code Section 903.2.9 is amended to read:
903.2.9 Group S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S occupancy where the gross floor area exceeds 1000 square feet (93m2 ).

Exceptions:

1. Agricultural and Greenhouse buildings as approved by the fire code official.

2. Detached accessory structures to Group R-3 not classified as a dwelling unit and not exceeding 3000 square feet (279m2 ) in gross floor area.

3. Special occupancy aircraft shade structures as approved by the fire code official, unless required in NFPA-409.

4. Volunteer Fire Department vehicle storage barn not exceeding 3000 sq. ft. (279m2 ) or when approved by the Fire Code Official not exceeding 5,500 sq ft (510m2).. (61) California Fire Code Section 903.2.9.1 is amended to read 903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. (62) California Fire Code Section 903.2.9.4 Exception is amended to read. 903.2.9.4 Exception: Self-service storage facilities not greater then 1 story above grade plane where all storage spaces can be accessed directly from the exterior can meet the following.

1. Fire Apparatus access is within 150 feet to all sides of the structure

2. Fire area is less then 3000 sq. ft. and of non-combustible construction

3. Is provided Fire Flows in accordance with Appendix B or NFPA 1142 for non-sprinklered buildings (63) California Fire Code Section 903.2.10 is deleted.
(64) California Fire Code Section 903.2.11 is amended to read as follows:
903.2.11 Specific Buildings Areas and Hazards. In all occupancies other than detached Group U occupancies not greater than 3,000 square feet (279m2 ), an automatic sprinkler system shall be installed for building design or hazard in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.9. (65) California Fire Code Section 903.2.11.3 exception is deleted. (66) California Fire Code Section 903.2.11.7 is added to read:
903.2.11.7 High-Piled Storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing high-piled combustible storage.
(67) California Fire Code, Section 903.2.11.8 is added to read as follows:
903.2.11.8 Undetermined Use Design. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in buildings or structures of undetermined use shall be designed and installed to have a minimum density of .3 gallons per minute per square foot over a minimum design area of 2,000 square feet.
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(68) California Fire Code, Section 903.6 is amended to read as follows:
903.6 Where Required in Existing Buildings and Structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout existing buildings and structures where required in Chapter 11 or that undergo a substantial improvement as defined by CBC Chapter 2 in accordance with Table 903.6.

Exception: Alterations made solely for the purpose of providing barrier removal pursuant to the requirements of the American Disabilities Act (ADA) as contained in exception #4 of CBC Section 11B204.2. (69) California Fire Code, Table 903.6 is added to the California Fire Code, to read:

TABLE 903.6

EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
Existing Gross Floor Area(d) Allowable Gross Floor Area Increase 0—1,000 sq. ft.: 200%(c)
1,001—4,000 sq. ft.: 100%(a)(c)
Greater than 4,000 sq. ft.: 50%(a)(b)(c)
(a) A 2,000 sq. ft. maximum of an increase is allowed.
(b) Maximum cumulative allowable gross floor area is 6,000 sq. ft. (c) Fire sprinklers are required when additions to Limited Density Owner-Built Rural Dwellings (as described in California Wildland Urban Interface Code Title 24 Part 7) exceed 640 sq. ft. in gross floor area. (d) Remodels that are greater than 50% of the original gross floor area. (70) California Fire Code, Section 905.3.1 is amended to read:
905.3.1 Height. In other than Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout at each floor where any of the following occur:

1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9,144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

2. Buildings that are three or more stories in height.

3. Buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9,144 mm) below the highest level of fire department access.

4. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

Exceptions:

1. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2.

2. Class I standpipes are allowed in Group B and E occupancies.

3. Class I standpipes are allowed in parking garages.

4. Class I standpipes are allowed in basements equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system.

5. Class I standpipes are allowed in buildings where occupant-use hose lines will not be utilized by trained personnel or the fire department.

6. In determining the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, it shall not be required to consider either of the following:

6.1. Recessed loading docks for four vehicles or less.
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6.2. Conditions where topography makes access from the fire department vehicle to the building impractical or impossible.

7. When determined by the Fire Code Official a standpipe system is not warranted in threestory buildings. (71) California Fire Code, Section 912.2 is amended to read:
912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways, buildings and landscaping, fire department connections shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department connections shall be within 100 feet of a fire hydrant or approved by the fire code official.
(72) California Fire Code, Sections 914.12 through 914.12.2 are added to read:
914.12 Type 3 winery caves as defined in Section 446 of the California Building Code and Sections 914.12.1 and 914.12.2 of the California Fire Code.
914.12.1 Fire Alarm System. An approved manual fire alarm system shall be installed in accordance with section 907.2 in new and existing Type 3 winery caves unless equipped with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1. The fire alarm system shall activate the occupant notification system in accordance with 907.5 when the occupant load exceeds 100 or more.
914.12.2 Automatic Sprinkler System. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in accordance with 903.3.1.1 in all new Type 3 winery caves when the occupant load exceeds 100 or more, or existing winery caves when a change of use is approved by the fire code official.

CHAPTER 33

FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
(73) California Fire Code, Section 3306.5.2 is amended to read:
3306.5.2 Where Required. In buildings of combustible construction required to have automatic sprinkler system by Section 903, automatic sprinkler system shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 40 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such automatic sprinkler system shall be extended as construction progresses to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring. (74) California Fire Code, Section 3306.5.3 is added to read:
3306.5.3 Buildings Being Demolished. Where a building is being demolished and an automatic sprinkler system is existing within such a building, such automatic sprinkler system shall be maintained in an operable condition so as to be available for use by the fire department. Such automatic sprinkler system shall be demolished with the building but shall not be demolished more than one floor below the floor being demolished.

CHAPTER 39

PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES
(75) California Fire Code, Section 3901.6 is added to read:
3901.6 Technical Assistance Report. A Technical Assistance Report (TAR) shall be required for all new extraction and processing facilities as set forth in Section 104.8.2 to provide a complete analysis of the facility and 45 of 545
operations. Additional Technical Reports are required for extraction equipment not listed I accordance with UL 1389 as set forth in Section 3904.2.
(76) California Fire Code, Section 3903.2 is amended to read:
3903.2 Prohibited Occupancies. Extraction processes utilizing flammable gasses or flammable liquids shall not be located in a building containing a Group A, E, I or R occupancy, or occupancies regulated by the California Residential Code.
(77) California Fire Code, Section 3903.3 is added to read:
3903.3 Location. The extraction equipment and extraction processes utilizing hydrocarbon solvents shall be located in a room or area dedicated to extraction. For other than CO 2 and nonhazardous extraction process, the extraction equipment and process shall be separated from other occupancies and uses with fire barriers where required by CBC Section 508.4.
(78) California Fire Code, Section 3903.5 is amended to read:
3903.5 Use of Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Extraction and post oil processing operations using flammable liquids or combustible liquids heated above their flashpoint, including dispensing of flammable liquids between containers, shall be performed in one of the following locations:

1. An exhausted chemical fume hood installed in accordance with the California Building Code and California Mechanical Code.

2. A room or approved exhausted enclosure with an approved exhaust system installed in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.

Electrical equipment used within the chemical fume hood shall be rated for use in flammable atmospheres. Heating of flammable or combustible liquids over an open flame is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. The use of a heating element not rated for flammable atmospheres, where documentation from the manufacture, or approved testing laboratory indicates the element is rated for heating of flammable liquids.

2. Unheated processes at atmospheric pressure using less than 16 oz. (473 ml) of flammable liquids shall not be required to comply with 3903.5(1) or 3903.5(2). (79) California Fire Code, Section 3903.5.1 and 3903.5.2 are added to read:
3903.5.1 Electrical Components. All electrical components within the chemical fume hood, room, or exhausted enclosure shall be approved permanent wiring, interlocked such that the exhaust system shall be in operation for lighting and components to be used.
3903.5.2 Refrigerators, Freezers, and Cooling Equipment. Refrigerators, freezers, and other cooling equipment used to store of cool flammable liquids shall be listed for the storage of flammable/combustible liquids or shall be listed for Class I, Division 1 locations, as described in the California Electrical Code. (80) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6 is amended to read:
3903.6 Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) shall not be released to the atmosphere except when released in accordance with Section 7.3 of NFPA 58. LPG liquid piping systems shall be in compliance with California Fire Code Chapter 61.
(81) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.1 is added to read:
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(82) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.1.1 is added to read:
3903.6.1.1 Installation. The exhaust systems shall be installed and maintained in accordance with the California Mechanical Code.
(83) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.1.2 is added to read:
3903.6.1.2 Processes. All LPG extraction operations, including processes for off-gassing spent plant material and oil retrieval, shall be conducted within a chemical fume hood, enclosure, or room in compliance with the California Mechanical Code.
(84) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.2 is added to read:
3903.6.2 Electrical Systems. Electrical equipment shall be in accordance with Section 3903.6..2.1 through 3906.2.5.
(85) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.2.1 is added to read:
3903.6.2.1 Electrical Bonding and Grounding. All conductive equipment and conductive objects within the exhaust room shall be bonded and grounded in accordance with California Electrical Code. (86) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.2.3 is added to read:
3903.6.2.2 Classified Areas. The area within a hood or enclosure used for LPG extractions shall be classified as a Class 1, Division 1 hazardous location in accordance with the California Electrical Code. Areas adjacent to Class 1, Division 1 locations shall be classified in accordance with the California Electrical Code. (87) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.2.4 is added to read:
3903.6.2.4 Emergency Power. An automatic emergency power system shall be provided for the following items, when installed:

1. Extraction room lighting

2. Extraction room ventilation system

3. Solvent gas detection system
Exception: Except where required by other sections of this code, extraction room ventilation systems in existing facilities are not required to have a secondary power source, such as emergency or standby power until such time that the medium of extraction or solvent is changed. (88) California Fire Code, Section 3903.6.2.5 is added to read:
3903.6.2.5 Gas Detection Systems. Gas detection systems shall be provided with constant noninterlocked power. (89) California Fire Code, Section 3903.7 is added to read:
3903.7 Means of Egress. For extraction rooms using hazardous materials, each room shall be provided with at least one exit access door complying with the following:

1. The door shall swing in the direction of egress travel.

2. The door shall be provided with a self-closing or automatic closing device.

3. The door shall be equipped with panic or fire exit hardware.

4. The exit access travel distance cannot be increased as allowed in CFC Section 1017.2.2 for extraction/cultivation facilities.
(90) California Fire Code, Section 3903.8 is added to read:
3903.8 Carbon Dioxide Extraction. Carbon dioxide extraction shall comply with sections 3903.8.1, 3903.8.2, and 3903.8.3.
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(91) California Fire Code, Section 3903.8.1 is added to read:
3903.8.1 Storage and Handling. All carbon dioxide compressed gas cylinders shall be secured in approved method to prevent falling.
(92) California Fire Code, Section 3903.8.2 is added to read:
3903.8.2 Carbon Dioxide Gas Detection. An approved, listed carbon dioxide detection system complying with CFC Section 5307.4 shall be installed in the carbon dioxide extraction room. Auto-calibrating and selfzeroing devices or detectors shall be prohibited. (93) California Fire Code, Section 3903.8.3 is added to read:
3903.8.3 Carbon Dioxide Discharge. The extraction equipment pressure relief devices and blow-off valves shall be piped to the exterior of the building.
(94) California Fire Code, Section 3903.9 is added to read:
3903.9 Signage. The NFPA 704 hazard rating diamond sign, minimum 10" in size, and no smoking signs shall be posted on the exterior of the extraction room door. (95) California Fire Code, Section 3903.9.1 is added to read:
3903.9.1 Safety Data Sheets. All applicable safety data sheets (SDS) shall be posted in the approved location.
(96) California Fire Code, Section 3903.9.2 is added to read:
3903.9.2 Warning Signage. Applicable hazard warning signage shall be posted throughout the facility as applicable for emergency equipment.
(97) California Fire Code, Section 3904.2.2.3 is amended to read:
3904.2.2.3 Site Inspection. Prior to the operation of the extraction equipment, the engineer of record or approved professional, as approved in Section 3904.2, shall inspect the site of the extraction process once equipment has been installed for compliance with the technical report and the building analysis. The engineer or approved professional shall provide a report of findings and observations to the fire code official prior to the approval of the extraction process. The field inspection report authored by the engineer of record shall include the serial number of the equipment used in the process and shall confirm that the equipment installed is the same model and type of equipment identified in the technical report.
(98) California Fire Code, Section 3904.3 is added to read:
3904.3 Change of Extraction Medium. Where the medium of extraction or solvent is changed from the material indicated in the technical report or as required by the manufacturer, the technical report shall be revised at the cost of the facility owner and submitted for review and approval by the fire code official prior to the use of the equipment with the new medium or solvent.

CHAPTER 53

COMPRESSED GASES
(99) California Fire Code, Section 5307.2 is amended to delete exception #1. (100) California Fire Code, Section 5307.3.2.1 is added to read:
5307.3.2.1 Gas Detection System. Indoor storage and use areas and storage buildings shall be provided with a gas detection system complying with Section 916
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CHAPTER 56

EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
(101) California Fire Code, Section 5608.1.2 is added to read:
5608.1.2 Permit Required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with this code, prior to the performance of any firework display. Application for such approval shall be made in writing no less than twenty (20) days prior to the proposed display. The application shall be considered and acted upon by the fire code official or authorized designee pursuant to this Chapter and Title 19, Chapter 6, Article 3 - Licenses of the California Code of Regulations. Any permit for a fireworks display may be suspended or revoked at any time by the Fire code official or authorized designee.
(102) California Fire Code, Section 5608.2 is added to read:
5608.2 Limitations. Possession, storage, offer or expose for sale, sell at retail, gift or give away, use, explode, discharge, or in any manner dispose of fireworks is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the district and City of Cotati in which such possession, storage, offer or exposure for sale, retail sale, gifting, use, explosion, discharge, or disposal of fireworks is prohibited (see Section 13-66 of Sonoma County Fire Safety Ordinance.)
Exception: Firework displays authorized pursuant to section 5608.1 for which a permit has been issued.

CHAPTER 57

FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
(103) California Fire Code, Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read:
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks Are Prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such storage is prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards. (104) California Fire Code, Section 5706.2.4.4 is amended to read:
5706.2.4.4 Locations Where Above-Ground Tanks are Prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of the districts in which such storage is prohibited in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards. (105) California Fire Code, Section 5707 is deleted.

CHAPTER 58

FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
(106) California Fire Code, Section 5806.2 is amended to read:
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CHAPTER 61

LP GASES
(107) California Fire Code, Section 6104.2 is amended to read:
6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons in any area as established by applicable land-use and zoning standards.

Exception: The capacity limit may be reduced by the fire code official, based on evaluating special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
(108) California Fire Code, Section 6107.5 is added to read:
6107.5 Anchoring. An approved anchoring system shall be installed on all permanently installed, propane/LPG gas containers.

APPENDIX B

FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
(109) California Fire Code Section Appendix B, Section B101.1 is amended to read:

B101.1 Scope. The procedure for determining fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this Appendix. This Appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings. This section applies to residential and commercial developments. One- and two-family residential dwellings in unincorporated areas shall comply with Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards. Design and construction shall be in accordance with the following sections unless otherwise authorized by the fire code official in accordance with Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104.9 Alternative Materials and Methods. (110) California Fire Code Section Appendix B Table B105.2 is amended to read:

TABLE B105.2
Required Fire-Flow for Buildings Other Than One- and Two-Family Dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(Design Standard)

MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
(gallons per minute)

FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 of the California
Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California
Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
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APPENDIX C

FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
(111) California Fire Code Section Appendix C, Section C101.1 is amended to read:

C101.1 Scope. In addition to the requirements of Section 507.5.1 of the California Fire Code fire hydrants shall be provided in accordance with this Appendix for the protection of buildings, or portions of buildings, hereafter constructed or moved into the jurisdiction. This section applies to residential and commercial developments. One- and two-family residential dwellings and buildings accessory to one- and two-family residential dwellings in rural areas may comply with the Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards. Design and construction shall be in accordance with the following sections unless otherwise authorized by the fire code official in accordance with Chapter 1, Division II, Section 104.9 Alternative Materials and Methods.

Exception: Group B, S-2 and U occupancies having a floor area not exceeding 1,000 square feet, primarily constructed of noncombustible exterior walls with wood or steel roof framing, having a Class A roof assembly, with uses limited to the following or similar uses:

1. California State Parks buildings of an accessory nature (restrooms).

2. Safety Roadside Rest Areas (SRRA), public restrooms.

3. Truck Inspection Facilities (TIF), CHP office space, and vehicle inspection bays.

4. Sand/salt storage buildings, storage of sand and salt.

5. Volunteer fire facilities, including office space and vehicle storage bays. (112) California Fire Code Section C103.1 is amended to read:

C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be approved by the fire code official.

APPENDIX D

FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
(113) California Fire Code Section Appendix D, Section D101.1 is amended to read:

D101.1 Scope. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with this Appendix as amended and all other applicable requirements of the California Fire Code. This section applies to residential and commercial developments. Design and construction shall be in accordance with the following sections unless otherwise authorized by the fire code official in accordance with 104.9 Alternative Materials and Methods.

Exception: One- and two-family residential dwellings; detached U occupancy buildings less than 1,000 square feet in area accessory to a one- or two-family dwelling; and agricultural exempt buildings less than 8,000 square feet in area may comply with the fire apparatus access road requirements of the Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards.
(114) California Fire Code Section Appendix D, Section D102.1 is amended to read:

D102.1 Access and Loading Commercial. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds or as approved by the fire code official. 51 of 545
(115) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.1 is deleted. (116) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.2 is amended to read:

Dl03.2 Grade. Fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with the Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards or as approved by the fire code official.
(117) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.3 is amended to read:

D103.3 Turning Radius. The minimum turning radius shall be determined by Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards or as approved by the fire code official.
(118) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.4 is amended to read:

D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45,720 mm) shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with the Sonoma County Fire Safe Standards or as approved by the fire code official.
(119) California Fire Code Appendix D Table D103.4 is deleted. (120) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.6 is amended to read:

Dl03.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with the California Vehicle Code. (121) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.6.1 is deleted. (122) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D103.6.2 is deleted. (123) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D104.3 is amended to read:

D104.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
(124) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D106.1 is amended to read and the exception deleted as follows:

D106.1 Projects Having More Than 50 Dwelling Units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 50 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads. (125) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D106.2 is deleted. (126) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D106.3 is amended to read:

D106.3 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
(127) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D107.1 exceptions #1 and #2 are deleted. (128) California Fire Code Appendix D Section D107.2 is amended to read:

D107.2 Remoteness. Where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
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Article V. Fire Safe Standards
Article V is reserved to reference Chapter 13 of the Sonoma County Code as adopted by the County Board of Supervisors for Public Resource Code requirements areas of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District not within the City of Cotati boundaries.

Article VI. Chapter 13 of the Sonoma County Code as adopted by the County Board of Supervisors is added as reference:

Article VI. Fireworks.

Sec. 13-66. Sale, use or discharge of fireworks prohibited--Exception. (a) Except for public displays of fireworks authorized pursuant to this section, it is unlawful for any person to possess, store, offer or expose for sale, sell at retail, give away or in any manner dispose of any fireworks, or to use, explode, or otherwise discharge any fireworks within the unincorporated area of the county.
(b) Any person or group desiring to perform a public display of fireworks within the unincorporated area of the county shall first make written application for a permit to the local fire chief if the display is to be held within a local fire protection district, or the County fire chief if the display is to be held within a portion of the unincorporated area of the county not in a local fire protection district. Application for a permit shall be made in writing at least twenty (20) days prior to the proposed display. The application shall be considered and acted upon by the local fire chief or County fire chief: as appropriate, pursuant to Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations.

Any permit for a public display of fireworks may be suspended or revoked at any time by the local fire chief or the County fire chief, as appropriate. (Ord. No. 5373 § 2, 2002: Ord. No. 4905 § 1, 1995.)
NOTE: The sale of fireworks within the City limits of the City of Cotati are prohibited by the City of Cotati Municipal Code.
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Article VII. Chapter 13 of the Sonoma County Code as adopted by the County Board of Supervisors is added as reference:

Article VI - Open Burning
Sec. 13-71. Burning permits required.

It is unlawful for any person to undertake or authorize the undertaking of any open burning within the unincorporated area of the county at any time between May 1st and the date the director of Forestry and Fire Protection declares, by proclamation, that the hazardous fire conditions have abated for that year or at any other time when the director of Forestry and Fire Protection has declared, by proclamation, that unusual fire hazard conditions exist within the region wherein the County is located without first obtaining a written burning permit as follows:
(a) Within those portions of the unincorporated area of the county in a fire protection district, burning permits shall be obtained from the fire protection district. If a fire protection district does not require a burning permit then subsection (c)shall apply to such areas by obtaining a permit from the appropriate air quality control district.
(b) Within those portions of the unincorporated area of the county in a state responsibility area, burning permits shall be obtained first from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or, if the location of the open burning is also in a fire protection district and the district is authorized by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection to issue such permits, from the fire protection district. (c) Within those portions of the unincorporated area of the county not in a fire protection district or State Responsibility Area, burning permits shall be obtained fromtheNorthern Sonoma County Air Pollution Control District, and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

Sec. 13-72. Hours and days for burning.

All burning permits issued pursuant to this article shall restrict open burning to the hours and days specified by the air pollution control district having jurisdiction. (Ord. No. 5373 § 2, 2002: Ord. No. 4905 § 1, 1995.)
Sec. 13-72.1 Suspension.
(a) If the County Fire Warden/ Fire Marshal determines that conditions of high fire hazard exist within any or all of the unincorporated area of the county, the County Fire Warden/ Fire Marshal may suspend the issuance of any burning permit authorized by section 13-71 orstay the effect of any such permit already issued or both for such period as the County Fire Warden / Fire Marshal deems necessary, not to exceed one hundred fifty (150) days. The County Fire Warden/ Fire Marshal shall notify the 54 of 545
board ofsupervisors of any such suspension orstay by memorandum within twenty-four (24) hours following its commencement.
(b) A burn suspension in the State Responsibility Area (SRA)shall also apply to all areas in the unincorporated area of Sonoma County known as Local Response Area (LRA). This shall be made effective twenty-four (24) hours following its commencement in the SRA. (Ord. No. 5373 § 2, 2002: Ord. No. 4905 § 1, 1995.)
Sec. 13-73. Burning of land of another.

No burning permit shall be issued pursuant to this article for open burning by the applicant upon land owned by another person unless the applicant has the written consent of the owner, lessee or other person in charge or control of the land on which the open burning is to be done. (Ord. No. 5373 § 2, 2002: Ord. No. 4905 § 1, 1995.)
Sec. 13-74. Effect of article on fire protection districts and state responsibilities.

Nothing in this article shall be construed as preventing any fire protection district within the county from adopting an ordinance or ordinances regulating burning containing more restrictive regulations, nor shall anything herein be construed as limiting or releasing the state or the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection of any responsibility forfire prevention and suppression under the laws of this state. (Ord. No. 5373 § 2, 2002: Ord. No. 4905 § 1, 1995.)
Sec. 13-75. Effect of issuance of permit.

The issuance of any burning permit pursuant to this article shall not be deemed to be a waiver of noncompliance within or authorize violation of any zoning or other law whatsoever or constitute a sanction of or permit for any public or private nuisance.
(Ord. No. 5373 § 2, 2002: Ord. No. 4905 § 1, 1995.)
Sec. 13-76. Burning to be under supervision of responsible person.

All burning for which a permit isrequired pursuant to this article shall be done underthe direction and constant surveillance of a responsible person.
(Ord. No. 5373 § 2, 2002: Ord. No. 4905 § 1, 1995.)
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Article VIII. Fees and Charges.

Sec. 8-1. Schedule of fees and charges.
(a) The Board of Supervisors may from time to time establish a schedule of fees and charges following the procedure set forth in California law (currently Government Code Section 66016 et seq.) to recover the reasonable cost of providing services, issuing permits and enforcing regulations pursuant to the Sonoma County Fire Code.
(b) The Board of Directors of any fire protection district may from time to time establish a schedule of fees and charges following the procedure set forth in California Law to recover the reasonable cost of providing services, issuing permits and enforcing regulations pursuant to this Chapter. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13916, no such fee or charge on new construction or development shall be for construction of public improvements or facilities or the acquisition of equipment.

Article IX. Enforcement.

Sec. 9-1. Responsibility for enforcement.

Except as otherwise provided herein, the fire chiefshall be responsible for enforcing the provisions of this chapter.

Sec. 9-2. Issuance of citations.

The fire chief, or his/her designated representatives,may pursuant to Section 836.5 ofthe California Penal Code, arrest a person without a warrant whenever they have reasonable cause to believe that the person to be arrested has committed a misdemeanor in their presence which is a violation of this chapter or any other ordinance orstatute which they have a duty to enforce, and to issue a written notice to appear and to release such person on his or her written promise to appear in court, as prescribed by Chapter 5C (commencing with section 853.6) of the California Penal Code.

Article X. Violations.

Sec.10-1. Violation--Penalty.

Any person who violates or fails to comply with any provision of the California Fire Code as adopted, or this chapter, or who violates or fails to comply with any order or regulation made thereunder, or who acts in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or who violates any provisions of a certificate or permit issued thereunder, is guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable as provided by law. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified in any citation or notice of violation, each day or portion thereof that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application ofthe provisions of this section shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
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Article XI. Findings.

SECTION 11-1. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13143.5 and 17958.7, the Board of Directors expressly finds that this ordinance and the changes or modifications made herein to the 2025 California Fire Code, including the adoption of fire protection sprinkler and fire alarm standards, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions. The Board of Directors further finds in connection therewith as follows:

1. Sonoma County has climatic conditions which are unique in character. The county is subject to year-round coastal winds. Average yearly rainfall for the county is approximately 30 inches. This rainfall generally occurs from October to April. During the summer months (July, August, September), the prevalent Pacific High Cell creates early morning fog, which assists the natural vegetation in growth. During the summer months, dry winds and vegetation mix to create a hazardous fuel condition. This condition causes grassland and brush land fires each year. While normal temperatures do not exceed 85-90 degrees Fahrenheit (85-900
F) during the summer months, temperatures can climb to higher than 110 degrees Fahrenheit (1100
F) in parts of the county. Afternoon winds can move a fire quickly in any part of the county, particularly during times of high temperatures and low humidity.

Drought conditions occur periodically in the County and when they occur, they often last for several years. When drought conditions occur, they result in reduced available water. Groundwater as wetI assurface supplies are affected. When drought conditions occur, they create a situation where lowered water tables, water contamination, and increased demand on water systems due to population growth all negatively impact water availability for fire protection. These impacts degrade the quality of fixed fire protection as well asfire suppression activities.

2. Sonoma County has geological and geographic characteristics which have scenic appeal for residents and visitors alike. The County issituated in a primarily rural setting with rugged coastline forming its western boundary, rugged mountainous areas forming its northern and eastern boundaries, and forested areas and grasslands making up much of the county. These features establish the roadways and building sites in the county as well as create barriers to accessibility for emergency fire equipment and personnel.

The forested areas in the County create windbreaks from oncoming winds, but also produce fuel through the annual fall needles and leaves which drop to the ground along with decayed trees and branches which contribute to the fuel load. The dry vegetation and low water availability create a terrain which causes access problems and other problems for emergency fire equipment and personnel.

The grassland areas in the County have easily ignitable fuels which are subject to high winds. A southern exposure and unbroken fuel create a potential for major conflagrations.

The County has potentially active seismic hazards within its boundaries (the San Andreas Fault and several other fault traces have been identified within the county). Large portions of the county are within the Alquist-Priolo Special Studies Zones. While systems have been developed to study and monitor the activity of earthquakes, science has not yet been able to predict (with reliability) the potential for activity on active faults. Seismic activity within the county occurs yearly with little or no damage although the very real potential for damage exists with the active faults within the county. While new construction may be limited by their respective distances to faults, existing structures and replacement of these structures present a serious problem.57 of 545 The mixture of developed and undeveloped areas within the county creates hazardous conditions when a storm of gale force winds causes trees to fall onto roadways used for access by emergency fire equipment and personnel. In addition, flooding occurs in certain areas ofthe county during heavy winter storms limiting or eliminating accessfor emergency fire equipment and personnel.

Landslides have been experienced in various areas of the county. While stabilization can sometimes be provided, heavy winterstorms cause failures. These failures have closed roadways within the county making access for emergency fire equipment and personnel impossible until properly cleared.

3. Sonoma County hastopographical conditions which are closely associated with the geological and geographic characteristics noted above. The topographical conditions are the result ofthe design and construction of development within the county based on elevation changes in the county as well as the hills, canyons, lakes and streams which exist in the county.

The sources of water within the County are directly affected by its topographical layout. The water sources consist of on-site water storage tanks, lakes, pools, wells, mutual water systems, and the Sonoma County Water Agency distribution network. Water supplies within the county vary from less than ten (10) gallons per minute to flows in excess of four thousand (4,000) gallons per minute. This wide variation causes major problems to development as well as fire suppression forces.

The roadway system through most of the county is designed around the topographical lay of the land and consists in many cases of narrow, winding roads, steep grades, and overhanging tree branches.

The grades on roadway surfaces sometimes exceed 25% and widths of less than twelve feet (12') are not uncommon.

The topographical conditions also make construction more restricted to the level and semilevel portions of the county, with high concentrations of building within these areas. The exposure created by these structures poses a significant problem. For practical and cost reasons,these structures are built of wood (Type V) construction. The potential of conflagration exists with the high buildout of certain areas in the county. The concentrated commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies in these areas cause concern when considering the "exposure" of building-to-building and building-to-grassland areas of the county.

The topographical nature of the county also lends itself to power failures caused when fallen trees and limbs tear out sections of electrical transmission lines which run throughout the County. These power failures cause electrical pumps to become inactive and, thus, watersupplies are interrupted. Vehicular accidents also have been known to interrupt this pumping operation. Due to the narrow roads which are congested with residents and visitors alike, this situation occurs more than could be normally expected.

4. The preceding findings identify the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions which the Board has considered in adopting this ordinance. The Board finds that these conditions make the modifications or changes to the requirements published in the California Building Standards Code contained herein reasonably necessary. This Board further finds that it has amended the 2025 California Fire Code to assist in mitigating such conditions. 58 of 545
SECTION 11-2. Except as added, revised, amended or deleted herein, the remaining provisions of this code, as previously adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 11-3. The provisions of this Code shall not be construed as imposing upon the Fire Protection District any liability or responsibility for damages to persons or property resulting from defective work, norshall the Fire Protection District, or any official, employee or agent thereof, be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the review or inspection authorized by the provisions ofthis Code of any permits or certificationsissued under this Code.

SECTION 11-4. The Board of Directors finds and determines that this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

SECTION 11-5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional and invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this ordinance. The Board of Directors hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and every section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared unconstitutional or invalid.

SECTION 11-6. This ordinance shall be and the same is hereby declared to be in full force and effect on January 1, 2026. The ordinance shall be published once before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, with the names of the Directors voting for or against the same, in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the County of Sonoma.

SECTION 11-7. This ordinance shall be and the same is hereby declared to be in full force and effect on January 1, 2026, or thirty (30) following adoption, if later. The ordinance shall be published once before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage, with the names ofthe Directors voting for or against the same, in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the County of Sonoma.

History
(Ordinance No. 2022-01)
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Cotati City Council
Agenda Staff Report
Item type: CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
To: City Council
Subject: ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY

MANAGER TO TRANSFER FUNDS FOR THE EMERGENCY

WATER AND SEWER REPAIRS CONTRACTS FOR WORK
LOCATED AT E. COTATI AVENUE AT LANCASTER DRIVE

AND ON CHARLES STREET
Date: December 9, 2025
Written by: Craig Scott, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Recommendation
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution authorizing the City Manager to transfer funds from the unappropriated Water and Sewer Enterprise fund to the respective operating accounts for the water service line replacement at 766 E. Cotati Avenue and the sewer line repairs midway along Charles Street.

Background
The City owns, operates and maintains a public water system and uses a combination of City staff and contract services to perform the duties needed to keep the system operating reliably.

Contract services used include such tasks as water quality testing, maintaining the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition System (SCADA), Advanced Meter Instrumentation support services, water main cleaning, servicing process units including chlorine generators and granular activated carbon water filtration system, and replacement of major equipment. Periodically, City staff is augmented by contract services for other tasks, including emergency or urgent repairs which include challenges exceeding the capabilities of City Public Works staff. These repairs generally have an added level of complexity, require specialized equipment or require extensive traffic control on busy streets. Other contributing factors requiring the use of contract services include staff shortage and/or a spike in the workload.

Analysis/Discussion
Section IV, J, Emergency Exemption, of the City’s Procurement Policy provides the City 60 of 545
Manager with the authority to approve construction agreements if certain emergency conditions are met. The City Manager, under this Section of the Procurement Policy, approved agreements with Argonaut Constructors and Piazza Construction to replace the water service line serving 766 E. Cotati Avenue and clear a blockage from the Charles Street sewer pipeline, respectively.

The work was completed for both efforts in late October through the first week of November of this year. These efforts met the exemptions 3 and 4 of Section IV, J, which are as follows:

3. There is a breakdown in machinery or an essential service which requires the immediate purchase of supplies and equipment to provide essential city services; and

4. An essential departmental operation affecting the public health, welfare or safety would be greatly hampered if the prescribed purchasing procedure would cause an undue delay in procurement of the needed item.

The service line serving 766 E. Cotati Avenue extends the entire width of E. Cotati Avenue and has had two leaks in the past several months and this indicates potential future leaks are likely.

City Staff have repaired these leaks, however, there was more than half the service line remaining to be replaced and requires complex traffic control and tunneling techniques which the City does not have the ability to perform. Therefore, Staff requested proposals from two contractors and received not-to-exceed pricing of $40,800 and $28,793. The lower priced contractor, Argonaut Constructors, was also available to begin the work the following week.

Therefore, staff issued the notice to proceed. The work was completed October 28, 2025, and the City Engineer has determined it to be in accordance with City construction standards. The City has been billed $26,060.83 for this work and the City Engineer recommends the payment of the invoice.

Between late September and mid-October of this year, the Charles Street mainline sewer was observed to be blocked several times. This stretch of sewer typically requires clearing twice per year, so several blockages in a 3-4 week span indicated a worsening condition needing to be corrected. Staff hired services to videotape the sewer, which showed root intrusion but was inconclusive as to the condition of the main line. Staff contacted two contractors and only one was available within the following two weeks to perform the excavation and clearing of the sewer. Staff requested a not-to-exceed proposal from Piazza Construction and received a proposal for $33,200. Work was started on October 20 and the main line was cleared on October 21 and the trenching was paved November 4.

It was determined that the issue was with two abandoned sewer laterals which had become overrun with tree roots, which in turn grew into the main line. The City’s main line was observed to be in good condition so the roots were removed and the laterals capped. The trench was then backfilled and paved. The City Engineer has determined the work to have been completed in accordance with City construction standards and recommends the payment of the invoice up to a not to the not to exceed amount. The City has been billed $29,586.44 for this work.

Financial Considerations
There are insufficient funds in an operating account from either Enterprise fund (Water or Sewer) to pay for these contracts. Therefore, fund transfers from the unappropriated fund balances of the Water and Sewer funds in the amounts of $26,060.83 and $29,586.44, 61 of 545
respectively are recommended as outlined in the attached budget adjustment.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE

WATER AND SEWER UNAPROPRIATED FUNDS TO THE RESPECTIVE WATER

AND SEWER OPERATING ACCOUNTS FOR THE WATER SERVICE LINE REPLACEMENT FOR 766 E. COTATI AVENUE AND THE CHARLES STREET

SEWER LINE REPAIRS
WHEREAS, the City owns, operates and maintains a public water system and uses a combination of City staff and contract services to perform the duties needed to keep the system operating reliably; and
WHEREAS, periodically, City staff is augmented by contract services for tasks including emergency or urgent repairs which exceed the capabilities of City Public Works department; and
WHEREAS, these repairs typically have an added level of complexity, difficulty or require specialized equipment as well as other contributing factors that require the use of contract services, including staff shortage and/or a spike in the workload; and WHEREAS, Section IV, J, Emergency Exemption, of the City’s Procurement Policy provides the City Manager with the authority to approve construction agreements if certain emergency conditions are met; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager, under this Section of the Procurement Policy, approved agreements with Argonaut Constructors and Piazza Construction to replace the water service line serving 766 E. Cotati Avenue and clear a blockage from the Charles Street sewer pipeline, respectively; and
WHEREAS, the work was completed for both efforts in late October through the first week of November of this year, and these efforts met the exemptions 3 and 4 of Section IV, J, which are as follows:

3. There is a breakdown in machinery or an essential service which requires the immediate purchase of supplies and equipment to provide essential city services; and

Cotati Avenue and has had two leaks in the past several months and this indicates potential future leaks are likely, and City Staff have repaired these leaks, however, there was more than 63 of 545
half the service line remaining to be replaced and requires complex traffic control and tunneling techniques which the City does not have; and
WHEREAS, Staff requested proposals from two contractors and received not-to-exceed pricing of $40,800 and $28,793, and the contractor with the lower price, Argonaut Constructors, was also available to begin the work the following week and Staff, therefore, issued the notice to proceed; and
WHEREAS, the work was completed October 28, 2025, and the City Engineer has determined it to be in accordance with City construction standards, and the City has been billed $26,060.83 for this work and the City Engineer recommends the payment of the invoice; and WHEREAS, between late September and mid-October of this year, the Charles Street mainline sewer was observed to be blocked several times, and this stretch of sewer typically requires clearing twice per year so several blockages in a 3-4 week span indicated a worsening condition needing to be corrected; and
WHEREAS, Staff hired services to videotape the sewer which showed root intrusion but was inconclusive as to the condition of the main line due to the roots blocking the camera; and WHEREAS, Staff contacted two contractors and only one was available within the following two weeks to perform the excavation and clearing of the sewer, and Staff requested a not-to-exceed proposal from Piazza Construction and received a proposed amount of $33,200 and has billed the City $29,586.44 for the work; and
WHEREAS, work was started on October 20, 2025 and the main line was cleared on October 21, 2025 and the trenching was paved November 4, 2025; and WHEREAS, the City Engineer has determined the work to have been completed in accordance with City construction standards and recommends the payment of the invoice up to the not to exceed amount; and
WHEREAS, there are insufficient funds in an operating account from either the Water Enterprise fund for the water repairs or the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the Sewer repairs, to pay for these contracts, therefore, fund transfers from the unappropriated fund balances of the Water and Sewer funds in the amounts of $26,060.83 and $29,586.44, respectively are needed; and WHEREAS, this action is found to qualify for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301 in that the project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use.
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that City Council of the City of Cotati determines the following:

1. All the recitals above are true and correct,

2. The City Manager is authorized to transfer $26,060.83 from the unappropriated Water Enterprise fund balance to the Water Enterprise operating account for contract services,

3. The City Manager is authorized to transfer $29,586.44 from the unappropriated Sewer Enterprise fund balance to the Sewer Enterprise operating account for contract services.

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cotati held on December 9, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:

Approved:___________________________
Mayor
Attest:______________________________
Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:______________________________
City Attorney
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Budget Adjustment Register
Cotati, CA Adjustment Detail
Packet: GLPKT13673 - Water & Sewer Emergency Repairs CC 12/09/2025
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000066 Adopted Budget for FY 2025… Water Repairs - 766 E. Cotati Avenue - $26,060.83 12/9/2025 Summary Description: Water Emergency Repairs - $26,060.83 - Argonaut Constructors Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 401-00-80570-000000 R&M-GENERAL Water Repairs - 766 E. Cotati Avenue - $26060… 99,191.00 26,060.83 125,251.83 December: 26,060.83
Adjustment Number Budget Code Description Adjustment Date BA0000067 Adopted Budget for FY 2025… Sewer Repairs - Charles St. Mainline - $29,586.44 12/9/2025 Summary Description: Sewer Emergency Repairs - $29,586.44 - Piazza Construction Account Number Account Name Adjustment Description Before Adjustment After 404-00-80570-000000 R&M-GENERAL Sewer Repairs - Charles St. Mainline - $29,586… 26,000.00 29,586.44 55,586.44 December: 29,586.44
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Budget Adjustment Register Packet: GLPKT13673 - Water & Sewer Emergency Repairs CC 12/09/2025 12/2/2025 2:02:33 PM Page 2 of 3
Budget Budget Description Account Account Description After Budget Code Summary
Before Adjustment
2025-2026 Adopted Budget for FY 20… 401-00-80570-000000 R&M-GENERAL 99,191.00 26,060.83 125,251.83 404-00-80570-000000 R&M-GENERAL 26,000.00 29,586.44 55,586.44 2025-2026 Total: 125,191.00 55,647.27 180,838.27
Grand Total: 125,191.00 55,647.27 180,838.27
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Fund After
Fund Summary
Before Adjustment
Budget Code:2025-2026 - Adopted Budget for FY 2025/26 Fiscal: 2025-2026 401 99,191.00 26,060.83 125,251.83
404 26,000.00 29,586.44 55,586.44
Budget Code 2025-2026 Total: 125,191.00 55,647.27 180,838.27 Grand Total: 125,191.00 55,647.27 180,838.27
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10/21/2025 16:27
25-167SCUG COTATI EMERGENCY WATER REPAIRS
*** John Carlisle BID TOTALS
Biditem Description Quantity Units Unit Price Bid Total 1 90 REPLACE WATER SERVICE - 766 E COTATI 1.000 LS 28,793.00 28,793.00 Bid Total ========> $28,793.00
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360 Sutton Place, Santa Rosa, CA
Argonaut Job: SJ25-013 Cotati Emergency Hydrant Work 707-542-4862 ATTN: City of Cotati
Extra Work # Billing # Description Total
89003-800 10.00 10/28/2025 -Replace Water Service $ 11,707.63

11.00 10/29/2025 - Replace Water Service $ 12,330.80

12.00 10/28/2025 - Transport $ 2,022.40
Total Due $ 26,060.83
Sincerely,
Kyler Hakola
Project Manager
Argonaut Constructors
Replace water service at 766 East Cotati Ave, Cotati
November 13, 2025
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Argonaut Constructors
Job Name: Cotati Emergency Hydrant Work Job Code SJ25-013 Daily Report
x_________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ 'c' - indicates a completed item.
'(R)' - indicates a rework quantity.
'(o)' - indicates a percentage override. Printed on: 11/03/2025 10:13:03 Page 1

Diary: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 10039 Elmore, Steven

89003-800 Replace Water Service
Onsite at 7:30 to setup traffic control,
Once traffic was setup used skidsteer to grind out pothole location above existing utilities to locate prior to using mole, Used vactor to locate existing water service where the poly had been temped into the copper line then removed excess material with mini excavator. Once all utilities were located a mole was then shot at 30" deep below finish grade and into existing water meter box where meter was pulled and box was vactored out, crimped off existing poly and then removed copper line and hooked up poly, flushed line from backflow device to remove air and any debris, backfilled around line by placing 7/16" bedding and then placing base rock up to bottom of AC, all holes then pulg paved at 10" thick.

QTY: TM

Time Card: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 10039 Elmore, Steven Revision - 0 Shift - 1 Cost Codes 89003-800
Description Replace Water ServiceProd. Qty. 0 TM
Code Name Class Totals
10039 Elmore, Steven OF3 8 8
PT223 2022 Silverado 2500 HD 8 8
10337 Galvez De La Rosa, Jos OF1 8 8
FT06 2021 Ford F550 Flat Tru 8 8
10359 Mendoza Rivera, Jose J L1I 8 8
10190 Morgan, Clifford L3 8 8
PT172 2008 Ford F350 Cone Tr 8 8
20092 Garcia, Rene Lomas OF1 8 8
EX50 2024 CAT 305CR Mini E 8 8
10466 Brown, Matthew O4 4 4
VT01 2025 International TruV 4 4
20125 Castro, Jose T5B 8 8
TF01 2025 Peterbilt 567 Trans 8 8
SS45 2019 CAT 299D2XHP S 0
RL29 2004 CAT CB224E DD 0
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Argonaut Constructors
Job Name: Cotati Emergency Hydrant Work Job Code SJ25-013 Daily Report
Time Card: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 10039 Elmore, Steven Revision - 0 Shift - 1 Cost Codes 89003-800
Description Replace Water ServiceProd. Qty. 0 TM
Code Name Class Totals
x_________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ 'c' - indicates a completed item.
'(R)' - indicates a rework quantity.
'(o)' - indicates a percentage override. Printed on: 11/03/2025 10:13:03 Page 2

Totals for Labor Hours: 52 Worked:52 Broken Out: (52/0/0) Totals for Equipment Hours: 44 Worked:44 Broken Out: (44/0/0)

Cost Code Notes: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 10039 Elmore, Steven Code Slot Notes
89003-800 1
Inspector Note
Onsite at 7:30 to setup traffic control,
Once traffic was setup used skidsteer to grind out pothole location above existing utilities to locate prior to using mole, Used vactor to locate existing water service where the poly had been temped into the copper line then removed excess material with mini excavator. Once all utilities were located a mole was then shot at 30" deep below finish grade and into existing water meter box where meter was pulled and box was vactored out, crimped off existing poly and then removed copper line and hooked up poly, flushed line from backflow device to remove air and any debris, backfilled around line by placing 7/16" bedding and then placing base rock up to bottom of AC, all holes then pulg paved at 10" thick. 73 of 545
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Argonaut Constructors
Job Name: Cotati Emergency Hydrant Work Job Code SJ25-013 Daily Report
x_________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ 'c' - indicates a completed item.
'(R)' - indicates a rework quantity.
'(o)' - indicates a percentage override. Printed on: 11/03/2025 10:13:55 Page 1

Diary: Date - 10/29/2025 (Wednesday) Foreman - 10039 Elmore, Steven

89003-800 Replace Water Service
Setup traffic at 7:30 and then laid out for t cut on final pave, Used skidsteer grinder to grind out tee cut and then dug out existing trench down to 10" and then plug paved back, once plugged area had cooled down the final lift was then placed and rolled, waited for new AC to cool down to 150 degrees before picking up traffic at 2:45.

QTY: TM

Time Card: Date - 10/29/2025 (Wednesday) Foreman - 10039 Elmore, Steven Revision - 0 Shift - 1 Cost Codes 89003-800
Description Replace Water ServiceProd. Qty. 0 TM
Code Name Class Totals
10039 Elmore, Steven OF3 8 8
PT223 2022 Silverado 2500 HD 8 8
10337 Galvez De La Rosa, Jos OF1 8 8
FT06 2021 Ford F550 Flat Tru 8 8
10359 Mendoza Rivera, Jose J L1I 8 8
10190 Morgan, Clifford L3 8 8
PT172 2008 Ford F350 Cone Tr 8 8
20092 Garcia, Rene Lomas OF1 8 8
EX50 2024 CAT 305CR Mini E 8 8
20002 Loughlin, John O3A 8 8
20125 Castro, Jose T5B 8 8
TF01 2025 Peterbilt 567 Trans 8 8
SS45 2019 CAT 299D2XHP S 8 8
RL29 2004 CAT CB224E DD 8 8

Totals for Labor Hours: 56 Worked:56 Broken Out: (56/0/0) Totals for Equipment Hours: 56 Worked:56 Broken Out: (56/0/0) 77 of 545
Argonaut Constructors
Job Name: Cotati Emergency Hydrant Work Job Code SJ25-013 Daily Report
x_________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ 'c' - indicates a completed item.
'(R)' - indicates a rework quantity.
'(o)' - indicates a percentage override. Printed on: 11/03/2025 10:13:55 Page 2

89003-800 1
Inspector Note
Setup traffic at 7:30 and then laid out for t cut on final pave, Used skidsteer grinder to grind out tee cut and then dug out existing trench down to 10" and then plug paved back, once plugged area had cooled down the final lift was then placed and rolled, waited for new AC to cool down to 150 degrees before picking up traffic at 2:45. 78 of 545
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Argonaut Constructors
Job Name: Cotati Emergency Hydrant Work Job Code SJ25-013 Daily Report
x_________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ 'c' - indicates a completed item.
'(R)' - indicates a rework quantity.
'(o)' - indicates a percentage override. Printed on: 11/03/2025 10:11:55 Page 1

Diary: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 20118 Delgado, Marco

99065-500 Transport

Time Card: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 20118 Delgado, Marco Revision - 1 Shift - 1 Cost Codes 99065-500 99065-500
Description Transport Transport
Prod. Qty. 3 HRS 4 HRS
Code Name Class Totals
20118 Delgado, Marco T5A 3 0.5/3.5 3.5/3.5
TP7 2019 Kenworth T880 Tr 3 0.5/3.5 3.5/3.5
TL17 2015 Trail King 35 Ton 3 0.5/3.5 3.5/3.5

Totals for Labor Hours: 7 Worked:7 Broken Out: (3.5/3.5/0) Totals for Equipment Hours: 14 Worked:14 Broken Out: (7/7/0) Time Card Notes: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 20118 Delgado, Marco Meter Per
Code Name Begin End Start Break (1) Lunch Break (2) Meal (2) End Diem Subsistence Notes 20118 Delgado, Marco 06:00 No 12:00-12:30 No 18:00
TP7 2019 Kenworth T880 T 06:00 0.5 18:00
TL17 2015 Trail King 35 Ton 06:00 0.5 18:00

Cost Code Notes: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 20118 Delgado, Marco Code Slot Notes
99065-500 1 rl-29
ss-45
ex-50
Inspector Note
99065-500 2 ex-50
ss-broom
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Job Name: Cotati Emergency Hydrant Work Job Code SJ25-013 Daily Report
Cost Code Notes: Date - 10/28/2025 (Tuesday) Foreman - 20118 Delgado, Marco Code Slot Notes
x_________________________________________________________ Date: __________________ 'c' - indicates a completed item.
'(R)' - indicates a rework quantity.
'(o)' - indicates a percentage override. Printed on: 11/03/2025 10:11:55 Page 2 ss-breaker
Inspector Note
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Lic. No. 406456 • P.O. Box 573 • Penngrove • CA 94951 • (707) 876-3410 General Engineering Contractor

CONSTRUCTION
P
C
PIAZZA
October 17, 2025
City of Cotati
Attn: Craig Scott
201 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, California 94931
RFQ No. 1
RE: Charles Street Sewer Repair
Piazza Construction proposes to excavate and replace approximately 12 linear feet of 6-inch sewer pipe. The broken section of pipe will be located, and removal will extend to the nearest upstream and downstream joints to ensure proper replacement. A new section of pipe will be installed, connecting to the existing system at the exposed joints.

The trench will be bedded with ¾-inch drain rock up to the spring line of the pipe. Backfill will consist of Controlled Density Fill (CDF). Upon completion of the pipe installation, the pavement will be restored using a T-cut patch in accordance with City of Cotati standards.

Working hours are scheduled from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The project is expected to take approximately 3 business days to complete, with a start date of October 20, 2025. The work will be billed on a time and materials basis, not to exceed the maximum cost outlined below.

Total Cost Not to Exceed $33,200
Exclusions: Bonds, engineering, permits, traffic control, and unmarked utilities. Proposals are valid for 30 Days.

Sincerely,
Jacqueline Piazza
Piazza Construction
DIR No. 100 000 8021 DIR Expiration Date: June 30, 2028 License No.: A-406456 Expiration Date: June 30, 2027
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Lic. No. 406456 • P.O. Box 573 • Penngrove • CA 94951 • (707) 876-3410 General Engineering Contractor

CONSTRUCTION
P
C
PIAZZA
General Conditions:

1. All delays caused to Piazza Construction through no fault of their own or to removal of any obstruction will be extra work.

2. Extra Work will only be performed with fully executed and approved change order acknowledging description of work, pricing, and terms of payment.

3. This proposal is based on a standard 8-hour work day - Monday through Friday, between 7 am and 5 pm.

Should working hours be required other than those described, applicable overtime rates may be applicable.

4. Owner/Contractor is to notify Piazza Construction in advance of any known or suspected underground conditions or hazards which may affect the project.

5. Extra Work and items of work specifically excluded but performed by Piazza Construction or delays resulting from interference or non-performance of others shall be invoiced at extra work rates or will be negotiated and included in monthly progress estates and reimbursed to our terms of payment.

6. Piazza Construction standard insurance coverage is $5,000,000.00 primary. Any coverage beyond this will be provided at our invoice plus 10% if available.

7. No liquidated damages will be assessed to Piazza Construction.

8. It is understood that Piazza Construction, will NOT be required to furnish performance or payment bonds for the work.

9. The work shall be performed in accordance with a schedule. This shall be mutually agreed to between the parties, prior to start of work.

10. Piazza Construction is to be reimbursed in full for the repair or replacement of any portion of it work, which may be damaged by others or by act of god, during or after its installation.

11. Payment is to be made to Piazza Construction within 30 days of date of invoice. 1.5% will be added for late payments. All claims for asserted discrepancies must be made in writing within 5 days of invoice date. Attorney’s fees will be added if necessary for collection.

12. In the event of that caving soil, sub-surface water, hard rock conditions prohibit work from being performed in a normal manner and using standard excavation and shoring equipment and shoring, the work will be halted and the client will be immediately notified. This will be considered change of conditions and any additional work will be paid as extra work. 84 of 545

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Lic. No. 406456 • P.O. Box 573 • Penngrove • CA 94951 • (707) 876-3410 General Engineering Contractor

CONSTRUCTION
P
C
PIAZZA
Prices and quotations are good for 30 days from the date listed above and are based upon availability of work and equipment.

Sincerely,
James A. Piazza
Piazza Construction

Recipient’s approval:

BY: _____________________________
NAME: ___________________________
TITLE: __________________________
DATE: __________________________
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CONSTRUCTION
P
C
PIAZZA
City of Cotati
201 West Sierra Ave
Cotati, CA 94931
Project Name: Charles Street Sewer Repair
Invoice No.: 25‐2023‐01
Date Description Bill No. Amount
10/20/2025
Mobilize to site, rock wheel trench, off haul AC & concrete, vac down to main line, expose lines, set shoring, plate. 20.0 10,203.92 10/21/2025
Clean out around wyes, cut laterals for Roy's to jet & camera, cap laterals, backfill, pour slurry, return shoring. 21.0 11,757.68
11/3/2025 Mobilize paving equipment. 22.0 430.69
11/4/2025
Pull plates, rockwheel around hole, patch pave, demobilize equipment, off haul grindings. 23.0 7,194.15
Total Due $ 29,586.44
Invoices are due within 30 days. Any late payment is subject to a late penalty of 10%.

James A. Piazza
Piazza Construction
Federal Tax No.: 68‐0050208
November 25, 2025
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DAILY EXTRA WORK REPORT
Piazza ConstructionContractor Job: MISC 2025 - Miscellaneous 2025Work Performed By: Piazza ConstructionDescription of Work: Mobilize to site, rock wheel trench, off haul AC & concrete, vac down to main line, expose lines, set shoring, plate.

Contract: 561 Change Order 010
Billing Number 20.0Report Date 11/18/2025Perform Date 10/20/2025 Labor Charges
RT Labor
SC
OT/DT Labor
SC
Subtotal LaborSubsistenceOther Expenses
MU
Labor Total
3,760.84
376.08673.38

67.34 4,877.64

0.000.00
731.65
5,609.29

10.00%10.00%15.00%
Equipment Charges
Subtotal
MU
Equipment Total
3,796.88
569.53
4,366.41

15.00%
Material Charges
Subtotal
MU
Material Total
198.45

29.77 228.22

15.00%
Activity Total 10,203.92Work Total 10,203.92Bill Subtotal 10,203.92 Bill Total + 10,203.92
For Owner/Resident Engineer's Use Only
New BillResubmittal
Approved for PaymentReturned for Correction Date Received:

Date of Action:

Accepted:

Customer:

Contractor:

Date:Date:

NTS Universal Bill Form Page 1 www.ewbills.com
Labor Charges
Craft/Level Employee Name RT Hrs OT/DT Hrs Subs Units RT Rate OT/DT Rate Subs Rate Extended L01 OE 04 J Matassarin 8.00 1.50 97.260 128.545 970.898L02 OE 01 J Piazza Jr. 4.00 101.650 406.600L03 OE 12 V Carmona 8.00 1.00 74.480 96.105 691.945L04 OE 09 WM Roades 8.00 1.00 79.590 101.220 737.940L05 OE 04 R Cuevas 8.00 1.50 97.260 128.545 970.898L06 OE 14 J Pitkin-Risch 8.00 1.00 70.690 90.420 655.940 Equipment Charges
T Hrs ExtendedDelay Factor RT Rate OT RateEquipment ID Class Make Model A1 A2 RT Hrs O E01 EX07 HCECL DEER 50DZ 8.00 42.800 342.400E02 SS05 LDRCL CAT 2199A 2.00 72.810 145.620E03 RW03 SAWCO QATT 24HDRS 2.00 31.350 62.700E04 PLATE NONOP MISC 0210 1.00 1.620 1.620E05 VT04 VACDB VERM VSK80 9.00 67.340 606.060E06 RO02 TRUCK T&TT 36-48 9.00 83.180 748.620E07 DT07 TRUON TRUN 2AXL 9.00 71.200 640.800E08 PT09 TRUCK T&TT 06-12 9.00 40.510 364.590E09 PT01 TRUCK T&TT 06-12 4.00 40.510 162.040E10 DT08 TRUON TRUN 2AXL 9.00 71.200 640.800E11 TT01 TRAIT TB-2 20-22 9.00 9.070 81.630 Material/Specialist Work/Lump Sum or Unit Price Payment Number Date Vendor Name and Description Units Unit Price Extended M01 2510-065635 10/20/2025 Shamrock Materials / Cutback 1.000 LS 198.45000 198.45 87 of 545
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Order: 2510-C65612
6 EACH ASPHALT POWER PATCH #50LB BAG
(56/PALLET)
32012 Y 30.0000 EACH 180.00
Invoice Total of 198.45 due 11/15/2025.

Description Per Amount

CUST PICKUP
SOLD ON 10/20/2025 1:01:58 PM
D Price
V25
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PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION
PO BOX 573
PENNGROVE CA 94951
City of Cotati
Charles Street
CA
(707) 876-3410
8 158085
2510-065635

CUSTOMER COPY
151750

INVOICE

SOLD TO JOB ADDRESS
Cotati - Shamrock Bldg Mtls
Shamrock Building Mtls, LLC
8150 Gravenstein Hwy
COTATI CA 94931
707-792-4695

SALESPERSON
158085
CUSTOMER PO#

CASHIER

ORDER ENTRY

STATION
BRANCH
Remit Payment To:

Lockbox 55572
Los Angeles, CA 90074-5572
1459181

ACCOUNT JOB
Item
SHOP
Quantity UM
OF 1
T
Deposit
SubTotal
Charge to Acct 198.45
Sales Tax
198.45

18.45 180.00 Payment Method(s)
Please Pay This
Amount
Signature VINCE
50976680 10.25%

SELLER DISCLAIMS ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
PERFORMANCE, MERCHANTABILITY, SUITABILITY OR NONINFRINGEMENT. CUSTOMER AGREES NOT TO CLAIM OR COMMENCE

SUIT AGAINST SELLER BASED ON ANY SUCH DISCLAIMED
WARRANTIES OR ANY MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTIES.

Buyer: VINCE
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DAILY EXTRA WORK REPORT
Piazza ConstructionContractor Job: MISC 2025 - Miscellaneous 2025Work Performed By: Piazza ConstructionDescription of Work: Clean out around wyes, cut laterals for Roy's to jet & camera, cap laterals, backfill, pour slurry, return shoring.

Contract: 561 Change Order 010
Billing Number 21.0Report Date 11/18/2025Perform Date 10/21/2025 Labor Charges
RT Labor
SC
OT/DT Labor
SC
Subtotal LaborSubsistenceOther Expenses
MU
Labor Total
2,982.76
298.27

64.27 6.43
3,351.73

0.000.00
502.76
3,854.49

10.00%10.00%15.00%
Equipment Charges
Subtotal
MU
Equipment Total
3,030.68
454.60
3,485.28

15.00%
Material Charges
Subtotal
MU
Material Total
3,841.66
576.25
4,417.91

15.00%
Activity Total 11,757.68Work Total 11,757.68Bill Subtotal 11,757.68 Bill Total + 11,757.68
For Owner/Resident Engineer's Use Only
New BillResubmittal
Approved for PaymentReturned for Correction Date Received:

Date of Action:

Accepted:

Customer:

Contractor:

Date:Date:

NTS Universal Bill Form Page 1 www.ewbills.com
Labor Charges
Craft ID Employee Name RT Hrs OT/DT Hrs Subs Units RT Rate OT/DT Rate Subs Rate Extended L01 OE 01 J Piazza Jr. 4.00 101.650 406.600L02 OE 12 V Carmona 8.00 74.480 595.840L03 OE 09 WM Roades 8.00 79.590 636.720L04 OE 04 R Cuevas 8.00 0.50 97.260 128.545 842.353L05 OE 14 J Pitkin-Risch 8.00 70.690 565.520 Equipment Charges
T Hrs ExtendedDelay Factor RT Rate OT RateEquipment ID Class Make Model A1 A2 RT Hrs O E01 EX07 HCECL DEER 50DZ 4.00 42.800 171.200E02 PLATE NONOP MISC 0210 1.00 1.620 1.620E03 VT04 VACDB VERM VSK80 8.50 67.340 572.390E04 RO02 TRUCK T&TT 36-48 8.50 83.180 707.030E05 DT07 TRUON TRUN 2AXL 4.00 71.200 284.800E06 PT09 TRUCK T&TT 06-12 8.00 40.510 324.080E07 PT01 TRUCK T&TT 06-12 4.00 40.510 162.040E08 VM01 CONMX TRMX 10-12 4.00 201.880 807.520 Material/Specialist Work/Lump Sum or Unit Price Payment Number Date Vendor Name and Description Units Unit Price Extended M01 232647 10/21/2025 Roy's Sewer Service, Inc / Jet & Tv Lines 1.000 LS 2,000.00000 2,000.00M02 208705 10/21/2025 Stony Point Rock Quarry / Fill 1.000 LS 582.34000 582.34M03 0110889170 10/21/2025 Pace Supply / Caps 1.000 LS 56.03000 56.03M04 36018373-001 10/21/2025 Herc Equipment Rentals / Shoring 1.000 LS 100.90000 100.90M05 1268 10/21/2025 Piazza Concrete / CDF 9.090 EA 121.27500 1,102.39 90 of 545
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INVOICE DATE INVOICE #
10/21/25 0110889170
DATE SHIPPED CUSTOMER #
10/21/25 16311-00

INVOICE
PAGE
1 of 1
Branch Contact: 707-545-7101 FAX: 707-547-0751
Accounting & Credit: 855-306-5689

CUSTOMER PURCHASE ORDER

CHARLES STREET

JOB NAME

CHARLES STREET

SHIPPED VIA

PICK UP
TERMS
2%10TH NET 25TH

TAXABLE
ITEMS

PART/DESCRIPTION ORDER SHIP UNIT PRICE EXTENSION
JIMCAP4
4 TEST / QWIK / JIM CAP
2 2 8.0000 16.00 Y
CHRGRIPPERPLUG4
270-245 4 GRIPPER PLUG CHERNE
WARNING: The products you have purchased can expose you to chemicals and/or substances, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
2 2 17.4700 34.94 Y
Remit to: PACE Supply Corp P.O. Box 744915 Los Angeles, CA 90074-4915

DUE TO THE SUSTAINED SURGE IN FUEL PRICES, EFFECTIVE

IMMEDIATELY, WE ARE INCREASING OUR STANDARD DELIVERY
FEE FROM $10 TO $15. LIMIT ONE FEE PER DAY, PER JOB.,

THIS INVOICE IS SUBJECT TO ALL TERMS

AND CONDITIONS ON THE FACE AND

REVERSE
GROSS TAX% SALES TAX SHIPPING &

HANDLING OTHER CHARGES INVOICE TOTAL

50.94 10.000 5.09 0.00 0.00 56.03
TO VIEW ONLINE GO TO: https://pacesupply.billtrust.com USE THIS ENROLLMENT TOKEN: BILLTRUST ACCOUNT # 16311 Material Signed for by: James 10/21/25

SHIP TO
A discount amount of 1.12 is offered if your payment via check, ACH or cash is received by 11/10/2025.

PACE Supply Corp
P.O. Box 744915
Los Angeles,CA 90074-4915
PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION +
3033 DUTTON AVE.

SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION +
PO BOX 573
PENNGROVE CA 94951-0573

QVW WLL PGM
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Net 30 Days
7068

PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION
P.O. BOX 573
PENNGROVE , CA 94951
INVOICE 208705

INVOICE

SERVING YOU FROM THREE

SONOMA COUNTY LOCATIONS
www.soilandrocks.com
REMIT PAYMENT TO:

Soiland Co., Inc.
7171 Stony Point Rd.

Cotati, CA 94931
(707) 795-1775 (tel)
Stony Point Rock Quarry
7171 Stony Point Road
COTATI - (707) 795-1775
Soils Plus
4343 Stage Gulch Road
SONOMA - (707) 996-3400
Grab N' Grow
2759 Llano Road
SANTA ROSA - (707) 575-7275 PAGE
DATE
TERMS
ACCOUNT NO.

SOLD TO

AMOUNT PAID
$
RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR STATEMENT Stony Point Rock Quarry = 3 Grab N' Grow = 4 Soils Plus = 5 Ticket Date P.O. Order Location Product Qty Rate Amt
-----Material------
Total
Freight
Amt
Tax
Amt
Fee - Rd.

Mitigation
Other
Amt
2389327 10/21/2025 2023 CITY OF COTATI 3 CR ASTM SAND 12.09 43.00 519.87 0.00 1.83 49.15 582.34 ENVIRONMENTAL FEE 0.95 11.49
Subtotal 12.09 Ton $519.87 $0.00 $11.49 $1.83 $49.15 $582.34 Total Invoice ----- > $582.34
Invoice Total 12.09 $519.87
[email protected]

FOR BILLING QUESTIONS CONTACT PAM AT
$0.00 $11.49 $1.83 $49.15 $582.34
93 of 545
27500 Riverview Center Blvd
Suite 100
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
For correspondence only (no payments)
BILL TO:

INVOICE NO. INVOICE DATE
36018373-001 10/22/2025

INVOICE AMOUNT CURRENCY
$ 100.90 USD
CUSTOMER NO. TERMS
1578253 Due Upon Receipt

ACH PAYMENT
Beneficiary's Bank:

RTN/ABA#:

Acct#:

Beneficiary's Name:

Wells Fargo
121000248
4217127869
Herc Rentals

CHECK PAYMENT ONLINE PAYMENT
HERC RENTALS INC.

P.O. Box 936257
Atlanta, GA 31193
www.HercRentals.com
PAY BY PHONE/QUESTIONS: 877-953-8778
AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $
To ensure accurate and timely posting, detach and send top portion with your payment PO # RES/QUOTE # CUSTOMER # SALES REP
COTATI, CHARLES ST - WILL CALL 57393015 1578253 BRIAN WEINMANNN

ORDERED BY DELIVERED BY SIGNED BY CLOSED BY

PIAZZA, JAMES JR CUSTOMER WET SIGNATURE TANNIN KLUNIS
JOB #/SITE

CHARLES ST
QTY EQUIPMENT # HRS/MINIMUM HOUR DAY WEEK 4 WEEK AMOUNT 4 KIT SHORE 5FT 34-55 8/ 9.00 9.00 30.00 80.00 72.00
8007242
EMISSIONS & ENV SURCHARGE EMISSIONS .36
1 PUMP HYD SHORING PLASTIC MANUAL 8/ 20.00 10.00 20.00 60.00 20.00 9325000

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CUSTOMER #: 1578253 RES/QUOTE #:57393015 INVOICE #: 36018373-001 INVOICE DATE: 10/22/2025

FINAL INVOICE

THIS INVOICE IS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE RENTAL AGREEMENT SHIP TO: RENTED FROM:

COTATI, CHARLES ST

CHARLES ST
COTATI, CA 94931
HERC RENTALS 743
380 SUTTON PLACE
SANTA ROSA, CA 95407
PH: 707-569-1600
RENTAL DAYS: 2
INVOICE FROM: 10/20/25 13:01
INVOICE TO: 10/22/25 8:00
RENTAL START DATE: 10/20/25 13:00
Original Adjustment Total
RENTAL CHARGES 92.00 92.00
OTHER CHARGES 0.36 0.36
TAXABLE CHARGES 92.36 92.36
TAX 8.54 8.54
TOTAL CHARGES 100.90 100.90

LATE CHARGES MAY APPLY
We are excited to share we recently acquired H&E Rentals. We are one team committed to delivering an easy, expert and efficient experience with more locations, more equipment and more order fulfillment options with over 600 locations. If you have any questions about the acquisition, you can reach out to your sales representative, or contact our customer solutions team at 800-273-9226 or [email protected] If you have questions about your bill, reach out to our Accounts Receivable team at 877-953-8778, opt 1.

PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION
PO BOX 573
PENNGROVE CA 94951-0573
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Invoice
Date
10/21/2025
Invoice #
232647
Bill To:

PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION

JAMES PIAZZA
P.O. BOX 573
PENNGROVE, CA 94951
P.O. No. Terms
NET 30
Due Date
11/20/2025
Rep
COM
Project/Job
[email protected] www.royssewer.com
Thank you for your business Balance Due
Tele: (415) 892-5480
Fax: (707) 795-0959
We will add a 1.5% finance charge on invoices more than 30 days overdue.

A 3% surcharge will be applied to all
credit card payments to cover
processing fees
PO BOX 658
COTATI, CA 94931
Contractors' Lic. #491815
Description Amount

CHARLES STREET
COTATI

JETTER TRAILER & SERVICE VAN

CLEAN AND TELEVISE SEWER LINES AS DIRECTED
4 HOURS
2,000.00
$2,000.00
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DAILY EXTRA WORK REPORT
Piazza ConstructionContractor Job: MISC 2025 - Miscellaneous 2025Work Performed By: Piazza ConstructionDescription of Work: Mobilize paving equipment.

Contract: 561 Change Order 010
Billing Number 22.0Report Date 11/18/2025Perform Date 11/03/2025 Labor Charges
RT Labor
SC
OT/DT LaborSubtotal LaborSubsistenceOther Expenses
MU
Labor Total
194.52

19.45 0.00
213.97

0.000.00

32.10 246.07

10.00%15.00%
Equipment Charges
Subtotal
MU
Equipment Total
160.54

24.08 184.62

15.00%
Material Charges
Activity Total 430.69Work Total 430.69Bill Subtotal 430.69 Bill Total + 430.69
For Owner/Resident Engineer's Use Only
New BillResubmittal
Approved for PaymentReturned for Correction Date Received:

Date of Action:

Accepted:

Customer:

Contractor:

Date:Date:

NTS Universal Bill Form Page 1 www.ewbills.com
Report No.

Labor Charges
Craft ID Employee Name RT Hrs OT/DT Hrs Subs Units RT Rate OT/DT Rate Subs Rate Extended L01 OE 04 J Matassarin 2.00 97.260 194.520
Equipment Charges
T Hrs ExtendedDelay Factor RT Rate OT RateEquipment ID Class Make Model A1 A2 RT Hrs O E01 DT09 TRUON TRUN 2AXL 2.00 71.200 142.400E02 TT01 TRAIT TB-2 20-22 2.00 9.070 18.140 97 of 545
T&M:

Date Work Start Time Lunch 12‐12:30
Hours Hours
00 38 Jose Garcia
02 42 David Albavera
03 45 Mauricio Pastrana‐Dorantes
06 46 Weston Roades
07 54 Enrique Sanabria
08 57 Roberto Cuevas
10 58 Sean Gray
12 John Anderson 60 Tony Santana
14 Rebhey Hammoudeh 63 Clay Soto
16 Kody Starkey 64 Victor Parades
17 Todd Singleton 65 Jon Edmonds
21 Dave Schaefer 66 Leobardo Parades
24 Vince Carmona 67 Juan Carreras
26 Sal Carmona 68
27 Craig Soto 69
33 Andy Cheda
Hours Hours
BH DT

EX DT
SS PT
Joe Matassarin
3 Axle Dump
Subcontractor
Hard Copies of timecards and tags are due Tuesdays by 5 PM.

Materials & Credit Card Purchases:
2 Axle Dump
Timecards and tags are to be emailed to [email protected] James Piazza, Sr.

Yes ‐ No
Jared Piazza
Work End Time
Mitch Starkey
Job Name
Employees Employees
Joel Piazza
Bobby Centeno
Excavator
Skid Steer Crew Truck
Work Performed
Daily Job Report
Backhoe
AJ Davison
Joey Pitkin‐ Risch
Equipment
James Piazza, Jr.

Notes:

Equipment
Supervisor
Charles Street - City of Cotati
11/03/2025
2 2
Step Deck Trailer 2
Mobilize equipment to site
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DAILY EXTRA WORK REPORT
Piazza ConstructionContractor Job: MISC 2025 - Miscellaneous 2025Work Performed By: Piazza ConstructionDescription of Work: Pull plates, rockwheel around hole, patch pave, demobilize equipment, off haul grindings.

Contract: 561 Change Order 010
Billing Number 23.0Report Date 11/18/2025Perform Date 11/04/2025 Labor Charges
RT Labor
SC
OT/DT LaborSubtotal LaborSubsistenceOther Expenses
MU
Labor Total
3,191.23
319.12

0.00 3,510.36

0.000.00
526.55
4,036.91

10.00%15.00%
Equipment Charges
Subtotal
MU
Equipment Total
1,841.56
276.23
2,117.79

15.00%
Material Charges
Subtotal
MU
Material Total
903.87135.58
1,039.45

15.00%
Activity Total 7,194.15Work Total 7,194.15Bill Subtotal 7,194.15 Bill Total + 7,194.15
For Owner/Resident Engineer's Use Only
New BillResubmittal
Approved for PaymentReturned for Correction Date Received:

Date of Action:

Accepted:

Customer:

Contractor:

Date:Date:

NTS Universal Bill Form Page 1 www.ewbills.com
Report No.

Labor Charges
Craft ID Employee Name RT Hrs OT/DT Hrs Subs Units RT Rate OT/DT Rate Subs Rate Extended L01 OE 04 J Matassarin 6.50 97.260 632.190L02 OE 01 J Piazza Jr. 2.00 101.650 203.300L03 OE 10 J Anderson 5.00 86.260 431.300L04 OE 12 V Carmona 7.00 74.480 521.360L05 OE 12 JJ Garcia 6.50 74.480 484.120L06 OE 14 M Pastrana 6.50 70.690 459.480L07 OE 14 J Pitkin-Risch 6.50 70.690 459.480 Equipment Charges
T Hrs ExtendedDelay Factor RT Rate OT RateEquipment ID Class Make Model A1 A2 RT Hrs O E01 EX07 HCECL DEER 50DZ 4.00 42.800 171.200E02 SS05 LDRCL CAT 2199A 2.00 72.810 145.620E03 RW03 SAWCO QATT 24HDRS 2.00 31.350 62.700E04 RR05 ROVIB CAT CB34 2.00 62.750 125.500E05 DT07 TRUON TRUN 2AXL 6.50 71.200 462.800E06 DT02A TRUON TRUN 3AXL 5.00 92.760 463.800E07 TT01 TRAIT TB-2 20-22 5.00 9.070 45.350E08 PT09 TRUCK T&TT 06-12 7.00 40.510 283.570E09 PT01 TRUCK T&TT 06-12 2.00 40.510 81.020 Material/Specialist Work/Lump Sum or Unit Price Payment Number Date Vendor Name and Description Units Unit Price Extended M01 209164 11/04/2025 Stony Point Rock Quarry / Disposal Fee 1.000 LS 68.70000 68.70M02 25718 11/04/2025 Bodean Company / Asphalt 1.000 LS 835.17000 835.17 99 of 545
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Net 30 Days
7068

PIAZZA CONSTRUCTION
P.O. BOX 573
PENNGROVE , CA 94951
INVOICE 209164

INVOICE

SERVING YOU FROM THREE

SONOMA COUNTY LOCATIONS
www.soilandrocks.com
REMIT PAYMENT TO:

Soiland Co., Inc.
7171 Stony Point Rd.

SOLD TO

Mitigation
Other
Amt
2401265 11/4/2025 CHARLES ST COTATI 3 R - CONCRETE TIP FEE 2.29 30.00 68.70 0.00 0.00 0.00 68.70 Subtotal 2.29 Ton $68.70 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68.70 Total Invoice ----- > $68.70
Invoice Total 2.29 $68.70
[email protected]

FOR BILLING QUESTIONS CONTACT PAM AT
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $68.70
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Cotati City Council
Agenda Staff Report
Item type: CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
To: City Council
Subject: ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION DECLARING INTENTION TO

ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO COMMUNITY FACILITIES
DISTRICT NO. 2017-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES)
Date: December 9, 2025
Written by: Craig Scott, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Recommendation
It is recommended the City Council of the City of Cotati adopt a Resolution Declaring Intention to Annex Certain Property to Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 (Public Services) and fixing January 13, 2026, as the hearing date with respect to the proposed annexation.

Background
The Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, beginning with Government Code Section 53311 (the “Act”), is the statutory framework that provides the authority and describes the methodology that local agencies may use to form Community Facilities Districts (CFDs) and levy special taxes within the boundaries of those CFDs. Under the Act, CFDs may be used to fund certain authorized public services and related incidental administrative and incidental expenses.

On September 12, 2017, the Council adopted a Resolution establishing CFD No. 2017-01, establishing the initial boundaries of CFD No. 2017-01 and designating the remaining property within the corporate boundary of the City of Cotati as future annexation area (the “Futur e Annexation Area”) of which the City Council intended to later authorize annexation of specific portions of the Future Annexation Area with an expedited annexation procedure authorized by the Act. The special tax currently levied on all nonexempt taxable parcels within the CFD is in accordance with the rate and method of apportionment of the special tax (“RMA”). The RMA specified an initial maximum special tax assessment per dwelling unit for Fiscal Year 2017-2018 of $644.86 for single family residential property and $429.91 for multi-family property. Currently, the single-family residential property is $800.82. There are no multi-family properties in the CFD at this time. However, applying the same increase as was applied to Single 103 of 545
Family residential property, the Multi-Family per dwelling unit annual assessment would be approximately $533.88 for last fiscal year. The assessment is to be increased each July 1 by the greater of the change in the San Francisco Urban Consumer Price Index or two percent (2%), with a maximum annual increase of four percent (4%) for any given year.

Analysis/Discussion
Cotati Commons Marketplace, LLC, as the sole owner is the owner of property within the Future Annexation Area identified as Assessor’s Parcel No.s 046-286-017, 046-286-018, 046-286-019, and 046-286-020 (the “Subject Properties”), submitted to the City Clerk an instrument entitled “Request and Unanimous Approval for Annexation and Landowner-Voter Ballot” containing (a) a request that the Subject Property be annexed to CFD No. 2017-01, (b) a statement of unanimous approval of the Landowner for such annexation and (c) an affirmative vote of the Landowner in favor of authorizing the City to levy the Special Tax on the Subject Properties.

By adopting the proposed Resolution, the City Council declares its intention to approve the proposed annexation and to schedule a public hearing with respect to the proposed annexation for January 13, 2026. On that date, the Council will conduct a public hearing, confirm that no majority protest exists, and may adopt a resolution annexing the Subject Property into CFD No. 2017-01.

The result will allow the special tax to be levied on all nonexempt taxable parcels within the Subject Property.

Financial Considerations
The Landowner has paid the costs of processing the annexation into the existing CFD. The costs of providing services and administering the CFD will be covered by the special taxes levied within the CFD.

Environmental Issues
Where it can be determined with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA review.

This general rule can be applied to activities which could be subject to the CEQA process, but which logic dictates should not be subject to CEQA review. Therefore, based on the information provided above, the proposed resolution is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 14.03.021 of the CEQA Guidelines in that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant impact on the environment.
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RESOLUTION NO.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COTATI

DECLARING INTENTION TO ANNEX CERTAIN PROPERTY TO
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-01 (PUBLIC SERVICES) WHEREAS, the City Council (the “City Council”) of the City of Cotati (the “City”) has previously formed the City of Cotati Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 (Public Services) (“CFD No. 2017-01”) pursuant to the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982, as amended (the “Act”), to provide for the levy of a special tax (the “Special Tax”) on all taxable property within the boundary of CFD No. 2017-01 for the purpose of financing certain authorized public services (the “Public Services”); and WHEREAS, in connection with the formation of CFD No. 2017-01, the City Council (a) approved a boundary map for CFD No. 2017-01 (the “Boundary Map”), showing the initial boundary of CFD No. 2017-01, and (b) designated the remainder of the property within the corporate boundaries of the City as future annexation area (the “Future Annexation Area”), which is also shown on the Boundary Map; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Act, any property within the Future Annexation Area may be annexed to CFD No. 2017-01 pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 3.5 of the Act, including the provisions that such annexation be supported by the unanimous approval of the owners of such property; and
WHEREAS, representatives of Cotati Commons Marketplace, LLC (the “Landowner”), as the sole owner of property within the Future Annexation Area identified as Assessor’s Parcel No.s 046-286-017, 046-286-018, 046-286-019, and 046-286-020 (the “Subject Properties”), have submitted to the City an instrument entitled “Request and Unanimous Approval for Annexation and Landowner-Voter Ballot” (the “Request and Unanimous Approval”), containing (a) a request that the Subject Properties be annexed to CFD No. 2017-01, (b) a statement of unanimous approval of the Landowner for such annexation and (c) an affirmative vote of the Landowner in favor of authorizing the City to levy the Special Tax on the Subject Properties in accordance with the Council-approved rate and method of apportionment of special taxes for CFD No. 2017-01 105 of 545
(the “RMA”), a copy of which RMA is attached as an exhibit to the Request and Unanimous Approval; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, wishes by this resolution, to declare its intention to approve the proposed annexation as requested and to schedule a public hearing with respect to the proposed annexation for January 13, 2026 (the “Hearing Date”); and WHEREAS, the City is in receipt of a certificate of the Registrar of Voters for the County of Sonoma (the “Registrar’s Certificate”), confirming that there were no registered voters residing on the Subject Property as of the date of the Registrar’s Certificate, which is less than 90 days prior to the Hearing Date; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 53326 of the Act, and on the basis of the Registrar’s Certificate and the recitals in the Request and Unanimous Approval, the Landowner is hereby determined to be the sole elector authorized to vote on the levy of the Special Tax on the Subject Property when annexed to CFD No. 2017-01; and
WHEREAS, where it can be determined with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA review. This general rule can be applied to activities which could be subject to the CEQA process, but which logic dictates should not be subject to CEQA review. Therefore, based on the information provided above, the proposed resolution is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 14.03.021 of the CEQA Guidelines in that there is no possibility that the activity may have a significant impact on the environment.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Cotati hereby finds, determines and resolves as follows:

Section 1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct, and the City Council hereby expressly so finds and determines.
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Section 2. The Boundary Map which establishes the initial boundaries of CFD No. 2017-01 is on file with the City Clerk. The Subject Property is shown on the map entitled Annexation Map No. 2025-02 (“Annexation Map”) attached hereto as Exhibit A, the boundaries of which are hereby preliminary approved.

Section 3. The Public Services authorized for CFD No. 2017-01 are set forth in Exhibit B, attached hereto by this reference and made part hereof. It is presently intended that the Public Services shall be shared without preference or priority by the existing territory in CFD No. 2017- 01 and the Subject Property to be annexed into CFD No. 2017-01.

Section 4. Except where funds are otherwise available, the Special Tax will be annually levied on all nonexempt taxable parcels within the Subject Property in accordance with the RMA.

Section 5. No alteration in the Special Tax rate authorized to be levied within CFD No. 2017-01 shall be made as a result of the proposed annexation.

Section 6. The City Council hereby fixes 6:00 p.m. or as soon thereafter as practicable, on January 13, 2026, at the regular meeting place of the Cotati City Council, City Council Chamber, City Hall, 201 W. Sierra Avenue, Cotati, California, as the Hearing Date.

Section 7. The Deputy City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the hearing in accordance with Sections 53339.4, 53322 and 53322.4 of the Act by publication in a newspaper of general circulation published the area of the proposed annexation area once at least seven (7) days prior to the hearing and by first class mail to each registered voter and each landowner within the territory proposed to be annexed to CFD No. 2017-01 at least fifteen (15) days before the hearing. The notice shall be substantially in the form specified in section 53339.4 of the Act.

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cotati held on the 9th day of December 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
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Approved:________________________________
Mayor
Attest:____________________________
Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:
____________________________
City Attorney
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EXHIBIT B

CITY OF COTATI
COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICT NO. 2017-01
(PUBLIC SERVICES)

CITY OF COTATI, COUNTY OF SONOMA, STATE OF CALIFORNIA

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES
The captioned Community Facilities District will finance, in whole or in part, the following services (“services” shall have the meaning given that term in the Mello-Roos Community Facilities Act of 1982), including all related administrative costs, expenses, and related reserves for replacement of vehicles, equipment, and facilities:

Public Services
The Community Facilities District shall provide and finance certain types of public services, including but not limited to (i) the costs of contracting services, (ii) maintenance or upkeep of related facilities, equipment, vehicles, apparatus, and supplies, (iii) the salaries and benefits of staff that directly provide public services, and (iv) overhead costs associated with providing such services within the CFD.

In addition, the following costs will also be financed by the special taxes levied within the CFD and be allocated to each category of service described above based upon their pro-rata share of needed administrative costs, operating reserves and capital reserves, and actual or estimated delinquencies.

1. Administrative Expenses including the costs incurred to determine, levy, and collect the special taxes, including compensation of City employees for administrative work performed in relation to the CFD, the fees of consultants and legal counsel, the costs of collecting installments of the special taxes upon the general tax rolls, preparation of required reports, and any other costs incurred in the administration of the CFD by the City;

2. Any amounts needed for operating reserves and capital reserves; and

3. Any amounts needed to cure actual or estimated delinquencies in special taxes for the current or previous fiscal years.

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2018
Community Facilities District No. 2017-01 (Public Services) Page 1 110 of 545
October 16, 2025
Kuda Wekwete
DTA
18201 Von Karman Ave, Suite 220
Irvine, CA 92612
To Whom It May Concern:

Thank for your request to confirm the voter registration status of residents at the following parcel numbers:

Parcel Number Registered Voters
046-286-017
046-286-018
046-286-019
046-286-020
0 0
0 0
According to our records we currently have 0 registered voters for all parcel numbers listed above. If you have any further questions please don’t hesitate to contact me.

Thank you,
Melissa Sadler
County of Sonoma Registrar of Voters
Department Information Systems Technician II
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Cotati City Council
Agenda Staff Report
Item type: CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
To: City Council
Subject: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION APPROVING A MINOR

CONSTUCTION AGREEMENT TO REPLACE THE FLOOR OF

THE COTATI ROOM IN THE RAY MILLER COMMUNITY
CENTER
Date: December 9, 2025
Written by: Ashley Wilson, Recreation Manager
Recommendation
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council adopt a resolution approving a Minor Construction Agreement with CSC Flooring & Design to replace the floor in the Cotati Room of the Ray Miller Community Center.

Background
The City owns and operates the Cotati Room of the Ray Miller Community Center. The multifunctional space is used heavily for recreation programs, classes, and events, staff meetings and training, and events hosted by private groups and individuals. The space requires ongoing maintenance, with periodic updates needed. The current state of the floor in the Cotati Room is poor, with multiple areas of discoloration, stains, and scratches, and is in need of replacement.

Analysis/Discussion
The Cotati Room floor was originally installed approximately 20 years ago, with the last significant update over 15 years ago. The flooring today is bamboo plank, which was not meant for the amount of foot traffic and general abuse it has received over the years. Two vendors assessed the condition of the current floor and deemed it unsuitable for repairs. It is recommended that the current bamboo floors be removed and replaced with a more durable vinyl flooring.

The first proposal (Exhibit B) received was from Rugworks for a total of $39,648. This proposal included the removal and disposal of the current floor and replacement with a commercial vinyl 116 of 545
floor. The proposal also includes applying a moisture membrane to the sub-floor and new base shoe to coordinate with existing baseboards.

The second proposal (Exhibit A) received was from CSC Flooring & Design for a total of $36,801. This proposal included the removal and disposal of the current floor and replacement with a commercial vinyl floor. The proposal also includes machine buffing/cleaning of the cement base, sealing the concrete with a moisture barrier, installing new wood trim at the base of the wall, and using a two-part epoxy adhesive treatment.

After evaluating both proposals, staff recommend using CSC Flooring & Design to complete the floor replacement project, including the two-part epoxy adhesive. Both proposals are attached to the resolution.

If approved, the work would be conducted in January 2026 and is expected to take approximately two weeks to complete.

Financial Considerations
The City’s fiscal year 25/26 adopted budget includes $50,000 dedicated to Cotati Room updates including this floor replacement project, as well as painting and lighting updates. The CSC Flooring & Design proposal is $36,801 and staff expect the total will not exceed $40,000 to allow for contingency other unknown costs. The total budget for this phase of the project is within the adopted budget. Staff is anticipating coming back to council for the other phases of this project during the current fiscal year and will propose any budget amendment at that time.

RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COTATI APPROVING A MINOR

CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH CSC FLOORING & DESIGN TO REPLACE

THE FLOOR OF THE COTATI ROOM IN THE RAY MILLER COMMUNITY

CENTER AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAID

AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the City owns and operates the Cotati Room of the Ray Miller Community Center that is highly utilized for public use; and
WHEREAS, the floor in the Cotati Room is in poor condition and in need of being replaced; and
WHEREAS, the City received two proposals to replace the floor with durable vinyl, and, after evaluating the proposals, staff determined that CSC Flooring & Design was the low bidder for the requested work and has the required qualifications to provide the floor replacement service; and
WHEREAS, the City finds the attached proposal from CSC Flooring & Design to be fair and reasonable and recommends it for approval and within budget as adopted for fiscal year 2025/26; and
WHEREAS, this action is found to qualify for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301 in that the project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Cotati hereby determines:

1. The above recitals are true and correct, and

2. The CSC Flooring & Design proposal (Exhibit A) to provide a floor replacement in the Cotati Room is approved, and

3. The City Manager is authorized to execute the subject agreement, and any needed change orders, for an amount not to exceed $40,000.

IT IS HEREBY CERTIFIED that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cotati held on December 9, 2025, by the following vote, to wit:
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Approved:___________________________
Mayor
Attest:______________________________
Kevin Patterson, Deputy City Clerk
Approved as to form:______________________________
City Attorney
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Estimate
www.cscflooringanddesign.com
CA LIC. #1019924
The prices above are good for 30 days following the date of this quote unless otherwise specified.

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PHONE NUMBER
ESTIMATE NO.

DATE

EXPIRATION DATE
707-665-4222
13464
10/09/2025

JOB SITE
same jp

DESCRIPTION AMOUNT
Recreation Center: Budget to furnish and install vinyl plank flooring. To include: removal and disposal of the existing glue down bamboo flooring, remove the adhesive, machine buff / clean the cement, seal the concrete with with Bona R540 moisture barrier, install the new flooring, furnish and install new Quarter at the wall. This bid is based on MetroFlor vinyl plank, style: Deja Nu, in any pattern or color.

All materials, tax and labor $33,543.00
In jobs like yours where you will be painting, what works the very best is for us to come in first and do all the demo and cleanup. Paint crews can come after us make the walls all nice and new, then we can come after them and make the floors all nice and new.

0.00 Option to use a two part epoxy adhesive.

Extra materials and labor $3,258.00

0.00 SUBTOTAL 0.00
TAX 0.00
TOTAL $0.00
Accepted by
Accepted Date
5150 Commerce Blvd. Suite A
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
(707) 800-7988
[email protected]
www.cscflooringanddesign.com

BILL TO
City of Cotati / Ashley Wilson
201 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, CA
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Estimate
www.cscflooringanddesign.com
CA LIC. #1019924
The prices above are good for 30 days following the date of this quote unless otherwise specified.

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Rugworks
5879 Commerce Blvd.

Rohnert Park, CA 94928
CA LIC# 532554
Office (707)584-7847
Hernan Vicente
[email protected]
www.rugworks.com

Date: 8-18-2025
CLIENT
Name: City of Cotati
Address: 201 West Sierra Ave.

Cotati, CA 94931
Phone: 707-665-4238
Contact: [email protected]

INSTALL ADDRESS
Client:

Address: 216 E. School St (Comm Ctr.)
Cotati, CA
Phone:

Contact:

DESCRIPTION QUANTITY TOTAL
Furnish and install Shaw’s commercial LVT, Tecton, color TBD. Remove and haul away existing materials; glue down bamboo. Apply moisture membrane to sub-floor. Glue direct installation, includes regular floor preparation and coordinating transitions. Install new base shoe to coordinate with existing baseboards. Areas to be empty. All areas of Community room. All materials and labor. 2482 sft $39,648.00
***Style Obelisk 5 mm would be an additional $2290****
Total $39,648.00
Deposit
Balance $39,648.00

TERMS & CONDITIONS
- For all types of flooring, the heater must be turned on to a minimum of 65 degrees, day and night, for 24 hours prior to installation/acclimation and remain on during and after the install for 3 days. Failure to comply will result in a $250 install cancelation charge and rescheduling the install to the next available date. - Rugworks is not responsible for the cutting of doors to accommodate new finished floor height. - Rugworks is not responsible for any gaps in trim or door casing due to change in finished floor height. - Rugworks is not responsible for any minor touch up painting from installation, including if baseboards sit lower with new floor. - Rugworks is not responsible for painting of baseboards after installation. - Rugworks does not disconnect or reconnect any electronics (TVs, stereo equipment, computers etc.) - Customer is responsible for the removal of all items (lamps, pictures, collectibles, books etc.) from furniture and walls prior to install date. - All clothing in closets that hang lower than 3 feet from the floor will need to be moved. - Any unforeseen floor prep will be billed out at $100 per man hour plus materials if necessary. - Rugworks is not responsible for any sub-floor replacement due to water damage or dry rot. - All special order materials are subject to a 20-50% restocking fee if a return is needed. Accessories are nonreturnable. - Rolling chairs require the use of a chair mat on all types of flooring. - Carpet must be steam cleaned once every 18-24 months depending upon manufacturer to obtain manufacturers warranty.

Purchaser: I hereby accept this proposal certify that I have read the requirements and disclaimers; that this proposal is true and correct, and that this proposal now becomes a legal and binding contract.

Date: Purchaser:

ESTIMATE
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Cotati City Council
Agenda Staff Report
Item type: CONSENT CALENDAR (ACTION)
To: City Council
Subject: APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL

SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HARRIS AND ASSOCIATES
TO DESIGN THE 2026 PAVEMENT PRESERVATION

PROJECT
Date: December 9, 2025
Written by: Craig Scott, Director of Public Works/City Engineer Recommendation
It is recommended the City of Cotati City Council by Motion approve Amendment Number 1 to the Professional Services Agreement to design the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project and authorize the City Manager to execute said agreement.

Background
This item is to seek Council approval of an amendment to the design contract for completion of a street preservation maintenance construction project in Spring of 2026. The project was designed and advertised for bidding in July/August 2025, however, all bids were rejected. The Project follows the recommendations of the City’s Pavement Management Program and is consistent with its recently adopted Capital Improvement Plan.

The City is committed to investing in its roadway infrastructure and the investment includes both higher cost rebuilding streets in poor condition as well as lower cost slurry (i.e. street preservation) of streets in good condition. Every summer for the past several years, the City has completed street pavement preservation and rehabilitation projects and has significantly improved the overall condition of its streets so our streets are now the best in Sonoma County. However, sustained investment is necessary to preserve the conditions of the roadways Analysis/Discussion
The 2026 Pavement Preservation Project (Project) is included in the City’s adopted FY24/25 Budget for design and the FY26-28 Two-Year proposed budget for construction in FY26. On 123 of 545
May 13, 2025, City Council approved a Professional Service Agreement with Harris and Associates to design and assist with bidding for the 2026 Street Preservation Project. All contractual duties were performed and, subsequent to receiving bids on August 5, 2025, the City rejected all bids. The City’s goal is to rebid a scaled back project in early 2026 for construction in the Spring 2026 and Harris and Associates has requested additional funds to complete these extra tasks. Note that due to pending development projects on Santero Way, the project scope is not expected to include this street, but will include other incidental work such as patching on Old Redwood Highway by the Cotati Veterans Hall and a new stamped asphalt crosswalk on Old Redwood Highway at the William/George intersection.

The attached proposal was reviewed by City Staff and was found to be fair and reasonable and is recommended for approval.

Financial Considerations
The existing agreement with Harris and Associates is $90,015 and with the proposed amendment of $24,990 brings the total to $115,005. The City’s adopted FY24/25 Annual Budget includes $60,000 for design in FY24/25 and with $30,000 for design projected for FY25/26. Additional project funds, previously slated for Construction Management and Construction, would be used to fund the added design cost. The City’s proposed FY25/26 -FY26/27 Two Year Budget includes $1.065 million for construction and construction management for this Project in FY25/26 and therefore no budget amendment is needed for the amendment to the design contract.

Environmental Issues
This action is found to qualify for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301 in that the project consists of the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing, or minor alteration of existing public or private structures, facilities, mechanical equipment, or topographical features, involving negligible or no expansion of the existing or former use. 124 of 545
1401 Willow Pass Road Suite 500 Concord, CA 94520-7964 925.827.4900 f.866.356.0998 weareharris.com (Email to [email protected])
Date: November 30, 2025
Craig Scott
DPW/City Engineer
City of Cotati
201 West Sierra Avenue
Cotati, CA 94931
Engineering Design Services for the
2026 Pavement Preservation Project
Amendment #1
Dear Craig:

As you recall, the scope of the 2026 Pavement Preservation Project (2026 Project) was revised to remove most of the slurry seal streets except for E. Cotati Ave from the PS&E package and include Lund Hill Ln, Lasker Ln and Oretsky Way. These three streets were previously designed in the 2023 Pavement Rehabilitation Project and slated for FDR pavement treatment but were not incorporated during the construction phase. The city requested Harris to repackage the 2026 Project as we were starting the original 90% PS&E Phase. A few more add-ons to the package included adding speed cushions along Lipton Way and slurry seal with striping at the Sunflower Park parking lot. The new scope items required field work and developing additional plans and details.

The 2026 Project opened bids on August 5, 2025, but was later pulled due to lack of funding.

During this time, we had $1,905 remaining in the budget and mentioned to the city that we will request an amendment once the project is ready to go out to bid again.

In late October we were requested to field check the digouts we measured and marked in the Sunflower Park parking lot in August. We also provided cost estimates based on the bid tabs to repackage the 2026 Project to include E. Cotati Ave and Santero Way to include slurry seal only.

We exhausted our budget at this point and would like to request an amendment as shown in Attachment A. I understand you are uncertain about adding Santero Way due to future developments that have not been secured. Please let us know if there are other streets that can be added to project that are adjacent to E. Cotati Ave, and I will adjust the amendment accordingly.

We have generated a map of the listed streets above. See Exhibit 1 125 of 545
1401 Willow Pass Road Suite 500 Concord, CA 94520-7964 925.827.4900 f.866.356.0998 weareharris.com

PROJECT SCHEDULE
The tentative revised design schedule is shown below:
• Dec 10, 2025 – NTP (tentative)
• Dec 15, 2025 to Jan 9, 2026 – Prepare/Submit Repackage 100% PS&E • Jan 12, 2026 to Jan 16, 2026 – City review
• Jan 19, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026– Prepare/Submit Final PS&E • Jan 28, 2026 to Feb 17, 2026 – Advertising period (21 days) • Feb 24, 2026 – Council Approval to Construct / Award
• May 2026 – Construction starts
The design work will be completed by Jan 27, 2026. The schedule assumes 5 working days for City review of Harris deliverables. Harris will not be responsible for delays to the project schedule beyond sole control. The desired timeframe for slurry seal installation is between May and mid-October (70 degrees and rising).

PROJECT DELIVERABLES
The Repackaged 100% and Final PS&E documents will include specifications, cost estimate and a set of full-size plans in pdf format. The full-size plans will comprise of:
• Title Sheet
• Key Map that will show the treated streets (Slurry/Crack Seal) • Detail Sheet
• Detailed spreadsheet showing dig outs and quantity takeoff for each street segment We will also keep a record of the digout locations painted on the streets as part of our field investigation notes in case the contractor requests a copy of them during construction.

PROPOSED FEE
Please see the attached Amendment #1 for Harris’ level of effort (Attachment A) to execute the scope of work. The proposed fee is in the not-to-exceed total amount of $24,990. Attention is directed to the assumptions attached to this fee proposal, indicating inclusions and exclusions in developing our fee basis.

Once we receive the Notice to Proceed, the design process will begin immediately to open bids and award in Feb 2026.
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1401 Willow Pass Road Suite 500 Concord, CA 94520-7964 925.827.4900 f.866.356.0998 weareharris.com Please contact Luella Gabriel (925-969-8140) if you have any questions regarding our proposal.

We look forward to working with you again.

Sincerely,
Harris & Associates

Luella Gabriel Elizabeth Reyes, PE, PMP, QSD
Project Manager Sr. Project Manager
Enclosures: Exhibit 1 – 2026 Project Limits Map
Attachment A: Amendment #1 Fee
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Silver Dr
Cotati Oaks Ct
Gilman
Ranch
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Meadowbrook Ct
S Hwy 101
N Hwy 101
Kingston Ln
Sunflower Dr
Oak Cir
Ryan Ln
Dino Ct
Myrtle Ave
Revard Ct
Primero Ct
Matteri Cir
Blodgett St
Lancaster Dr
S Hwy 101
Skilling Ct
Cotati
Ave
School
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Park Ave
Lakewood Ave
Veronda Ave
Loma
Linda
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Christensen Ct
Houser St
Sierra Ave
Cotati Ave
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Aaron St
Ford
Ln
Lasker Ln
Lincoln
Ave
Village Ct
Manor Ct
Lund Hill Ln
Cypress Ave
Sycamore
Ln
Helman Ln
Lebec Ln
Wilford Ln
Cotati Ave
Maple Ave
Portal
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Locust Ave
Chadwick
Grove
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Breen Way
Redwood Dr
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Richardson
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Nelson
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Madrone Ave
Scenario Years by Treatment
2024-5yr CIP_3-12-25- All Treatments- Printed: 3/13/2025

CITY OF COTATI
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ESTIMATED LEVEL OF EFFORT
CITY OF COTATI DATE:11/30/25
2026 Pavement Preservation Project - AMENDMENT #1 Attachment A

PHASE, TASK PROJECT PROJECT PROJECT DESIGN

DIR MGR ENGR ENGR

0.0 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION PHASE

0.1 Progress Meetings (1 mtg) 2 $530

0.2 Progress Reports (2 reports) 2 $530

0.3 Project Management Tasks 0.5 6 $1,740
SUBTOTAL HOURS 0.5 0 10 0 0 $2,800

1.0 INVESTIGATION PHASE

1.1 Kick-off Meeting $0

1.2 Data Collection 1 6 $1,465

1.3 Field Investigation 8 $1,160
SUBTOTAL HOURS 0 0 1 6 8 $2,625

2.0 FINAL DESIGN PHASE

2.1 Repackage Plans (100%) 1 8 4 $2,445

2.2 Estimate of Probable Construction Cost (100%) 0.5 8 $1,733

2.3 Specifications and Contract Documents (100%) 0.5 8 $1,733

2.4 Quality Review (100%) 4 $1,160

2.5 Review Meeting (1 Mtg) 1 1 $465

2.6 Final Contract Documents 0.5 2 6 4 $2,460
SUBTOTAL HOURS 0.5 4 5 31 8 $9,995

3.0 BID PERIOD SERVICES

3.1 Attend Pre-Bid Meeting 1 1 $465

3.2 Answer Bidder's Questions 4 2 $1,460

3.3 Prepare Addenda (assume 1) 4 2 2 $1,750
SUBTOTAL HOURS 0 0 9 5 2 $3,675

4.0 DESIGN SERVICES DURING CONSTRUCTION

4.1 Attend Construction Kick-off Meeting 1 1 $465

4.2 Attend Construction meetings (up to 2) 0.5 2 $680

4.3 Respond to RFI's (assume 2) 2 1 $730

4.4 Review Contractor Submittals (assume 4) 1 4 $1,065

4.5 Change Order Assistance 1 4 2 $1,355

4.6 Site Visit (assume 1) 1 1 $465

4.7 Prepare Record Drawings 1 1 4 $1,135
SUBTOTAL HOURS 0.5 1 9 11 6 $5,895
HOURS PER POSITION 2 5 34 53 24
HOURLY RATE (TYPICAL) $300 $290 $265 $200 $145
FEE ESTIMATE PER POSITION $450 $1,450 $9,010 $10,600 $3,480 PROJECT TOTAL $24,990
ASSUMPTIONS UPON WHICH LEVEL OF EFFORT ESTIMATE IS BASED:

1. 2. Hourly rates shown are averages. Actual rates for positions may vary slightly.

3. Hours and fee for individual tasks are a guide; the total hours and cost for the project takes precedence.

4. Hours and fee may be renegotiated if the project is delayed by factors beyond Harris' control.

5. 6. City will provide the following:
-Access to any available drawings or information relevant to the project. -Final "front-end" documents.
-Printing of PS&E set for bid advertisement and construction. -Notify utility agencies

7. The number of budgeted meetings is indicated.

8. 9. No utility mapping will be required.

10. No public meetings or Council presentations will be required.

11. No topography surveys will be required.

12. Fee assumes design completion in year 2026.

13. Hourly rates shown include all indirect costs, including travel time, mileage, miscellaneous reproduction and copying costs, mailings

HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
TOTAL
QA/QC

HARRIS & ASSOCIATES
Harris will identify and quantity all base failure areas. A spreadsheet will be developed for the base repair areas and inserted into the plans. The base repair locations will not be delineated on the plans but field notes will be available upon request.

BASE SERVICES
City comments at each review stage will be presented to Harris promptly and on one consolidated set of marked-up documents.

Slurry treated sheets will be identified in a key map and detailed spreadsheets will be developed to reflect the quantity takeoff for each street segment.
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Cotati City Council
Agenda Staff Report
Item type: REGULAR AGENDA (ACTION)
To: City Council
Subject: INTRODUCTION AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE
AMENDING TITLE 17 (LAND USE) OF THE COTATI

MUNICPAL CODE TO CREATE THE SANTERO WAY (SW)

AND TRANSIT ORIENTED COMMUNITIES (TOC) ZONING

DISTRICTS, IMPLEMENT TOC-RELATED POLICY

REQUIREMENTS AND MAKE OTHER CLARIFYING

CHANGES TO THE COTATI MUNICIPAL CODE
Date: December 9, 2025
Written by: Noah Housh, Director of Community Development Recommendation
It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Community Development Department that the City Council introduce and conduct the first reading of an ordinance to create the Santero Way (SW) and Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) zoning districts, to make additional zoning amendments to implement the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy requirements from ABAG/MTC and to make other clarifying changes to the Cotati Municipal Code (CMC).

Background
In August 2001, the Santero Way Specific Plan (SWSP) was adopted, and originally envisioned a mixed-use office neighborhood adjacent to the SMART rail station. The primary objective of the original SWSP was to increase the number of residents and employees within walking distance (1/2 mile) of the SMART station. Specifically, the original Plan envisioned the development of 198 new dwelling units, 339,200 square-feet of office and institutional uses, 68,000 square-feet of retail uses, and 57,000 square feet of supporting parkland/open space.

On August 8, 2023, in response to stalled development within the Plan area, the City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with 4LEAF Inc. and several subconsultants to provide planning consulting services to complete the Santero Way Specific Plan Update.
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In September 2023, the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) published draft administrative guidance on their TransitOriented Communities (TOC) policies. These policies are intended to intensify land uses within ½ mile of transit hubs with the primary goal of increasing the overall supply of housing while also supporting the creation of jobs and increasing transit ridership, in keeping with the Plan Bay Area 2050. For Cotati, this area primarily covers properties along East Cotati Avenue. These criteria essentially serve to increase residential and commercial densities, support alternative transportation, and reduce the perceived impediments to development. While adoption of the TOC policies is voluntary for Bay Area jurisdictions, TOC compliance will be required to retain eligibility for One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) funds by 2026, which have amounted to approximately $1,000,000 in annual funding for the City of Cotati in recent years. In April 2024, staff identified a potential opportunity for the environmental analysis being prepared for the SWSP Update to be expanded to additionally analyze the potential impacts of implementing ABAG/MTC TOC policies on the other eligible parcels within the ½ mile radius surrounding the Cotati SMART station (graphic attached). Including this analysis in the environmental impact report (EIR) already underway was approved in order to provide significant cost savings, expedite the analysis, and prepare the City for future adoption of the TOC policies. In February of 2025 the Santero Way Specific Plan (SWSP) was adopted after 18 months of public engagement, environmental analysis and policy development. One of the core themes of the SWSP is the focus on the neighborhood’s proximity to the SMART station and the benefits of intensified land uses around the train station. These themes are captured through a range of policy ideas often labeled Transit Oriented Development. As was discussed during the review of the Santero Way Specific Plan (SWSP), some of the policies adopted with the SWSP were influenced by the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) policy, which comes from their regional planning tool to manage growth in the nine counties of the San Francisco Bay Area, Plan Bay Area 2050+.

Plan Bay Area 2050+ is similar to a General Plan for a city or county but considers and plans for growth on a regional scale. ABAG/MTC identify goals and priorities to guide and manage Bay Area growth and use various methods to achieve compliance with the policies and programs, including allocation of grant funding such as the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG). In Cotati, OBAG provided significant funding for road infrastructure projects in recent years. For local jurisdictions seeking to comply with the Plan Bay Area, TOC has become one of the most impactful planning policies to come out of the 2050+ update process. This policy seeks to intensify land use in close proximity to transit stations and also standardize TOD development criteria throughout the Bay Area.

Because of the unique variety of jurisdictions and transit throughout the region, creation of the TOC policy implementation metrics has been an ongoing and iterative process spanning several years. Since the SWSP project was approved, implementation focus has moved from land use requirements within a ½ mile radius of the SMART station, to more broad policy requirements such as “The Three P’s of Housing”: Production, Preservation, and Protection; automotive and bicycle parking management; and efforts to facilitate circulation and station access. Required implementation of TOC policy is generally limited to the ½ mile radius around the transit stop (see pg. 27 MTC TOC Policy Version 1.1 May 2025), however the nature of some of the policy 131 of 545
requirements make limiting enforcement to this geographic area of the City challenging.

In May 2025 the ABAG/MTC TOC policy guidance document was finalized allowing Community Development department staff to pivot their TOC policy efforts to the remaining properties within the broader half-mile radius from the SMART station not within the SWSP boundary. Due to the unique geography of the City, this primarily encompassed properties on E.

Cotati Avenue, from La Salle Avenue east to the SWSP. While demonstrating compliance with TOC policy direction is important to grant infrastructure funding, taking a thoughtful and community-informed approach to the land use changes in this established area is also critical to the successful implementation of these policies.

On June 25, 2025, staff built upon the outreach and engagement efforts of the SWSP, inviting all residents and property owners within a 500-foot radius of the remaining TOC parcels to a neighborhood meeting at Cotati City Hall. Four people attended the meeting and several others called in to ask questions and voice their perspectives. Generally, interested individuals were supportive of the policy efforts to get more homes constructed and to generate more business activity, but were concerned about parking impacts that could result from these intensified business activities (given the inability of the City to require any parking minimums under the proposed policies). On September 15, 2025, the Planning Commission considered the strategy and code changes proposed by staff to implement the TOC policy at a workshop. After receiving the staff report and presentation, the Commission discussed the proposed policy changes and voted unanimously to support the staff recommendation, making a few additional recommendations. Specifically, the Commission recommended that the City Council incorporate a micro-distillery land use and ensure vintage clothing stores are permissible in the CMC. On September 23, 2025, the City Council received the Planning Commission recommendation regarding the strategy and code changes proposed by staff to implement TOC policy and make other proposed Cotati Municipal Code (CMC) revisions, also through a workshop format. After receiving the staff report and presentation, the Council discussed the proposed policy changes and voted unanimously to support the staff recommendation, including the Commission recommendation to incorporate micro-distillery and vintage clothing land uses into the CMC, including in the TOC area. On November 3, 2025, the Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider a draft ordinance to implement comprehensive set of code amendments to comply with the ABAG/MTC TOC policies as well as make some modifications to the CMC to resolve identified challenges and to implement policy direction received from the Planning Commission and City Council. After considering the ordinance and receiving the public comment, the Commission voted 2-1 to recommend that the City Council introduce the ordinance. Additional details on the Planning Commission consideration are provided below.

OBAG Funding and Eligibility Future OBAG funding cycles will consider funding revisions that prioritize investments in transit station areas that are subject to and compliant with the TOC Policy. To ensure eligibility for OBAG 4 funding and any other discretionary funding that may be linked to TOC Policy compliance, jurisdictions are being directed to demonstrate compliance prior to adoption of OBAG 4 (expected in 2026). Compliance with TOC policies is anticipated to be measured on a 100-point framework equally measured (25 points each) across four categories:

Density, Housing, Parking, and Station Access. These categories are further divided into specific standards, each of which is assigned a numeric point value. As proposed, staff anticipates the 132 of 545
proposed changes will result in the City being near full compliance with TOC policies. The identified areas of “scoring weakness” are primarily around the Access Gap Analysis (8 points) and Mobility Hub Planning (7 points) required for the Station Access component of TOC compliance primarily due to this analysis being done as part of the SWSP, which was drafted and approved before the TOC policy guidance was completed by ABAG/MTC. See the attached ABAG/MTC compliance slideshow for more details on compliance scoring.

Analysis/Discussion
Land Use and Planning Considerations
TOC Policy Summary
As discussed during the workshop and identified above, TOC policy implementation and compliance is divided into four categories: residential and commercial density; housing (production, preservation, protection, and business stabilization); parking; and transit access. To be deemed compliant jurisdictions must implement several policies in each of these categories with thresholds based on available transit “tiers.” These tiers are defined by the scale, frequency and intensity of the transit availability in each jurisdiction, with Cotati (and all north bay jurisdictions) being categorized as “Tier 4’. Some standards are specifically required (residential and commercial density) while others may be selected from a menu of policy options. For the latter, ABAG/MTC allows jurisdictions to choose from a provided list of policies within each category as a means of achieving TOC compliance.

During the workshop, staff presented the entire menu of available policy options, and highlighted a recommended choice for each category based on established Council Goals, commitments in the Housing Element, state law requirements and other identified department priorities. Below, staff has provided a summary of the TOC compliance requirements, the policy direction recommended by the Planning Commission and selected by the City Council and a summary of 133 of 545
the code changes or other implementation mechanisms proposed to achieve the TOC policy.

1. Zoning and Land Use
-Minimum density zoning near transit: Tier 4 jurisdictions must allow 25-35 units per acre of residential and mixed-use development and a commercial Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 1.0-3.0. -Reduced parking requirements: Tier 4 jurisdictions must eliminate minimum parking requirements and implement a maximum of 1.5 parking spaces per residential unit and 1 space per 250 square feet of commercial square footage.
-Require one secured bicycle parking space per residential unit and one secured space per 5,000 square feet of commercial office land uses.

Staff Response: Staff has created two new zoning districts for inclusion in the CMC. The first is the Santero Way (SW) zoning district proposed for the developed parcels on Santero Way and the remaining un-developed and under-developed properties south of these existing homes. The second is the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) zoning district proposed for the undeveloped and under-developed parcels north of the existing homes on Santero Way, and all of the other TOC eligible parcels with frontage on E. Cotati Avenue. See SW and TOC Parcel ID Map, attached.

2. Affordable Housing and Commercial Stabilization
As discussed and presented during the workshop, TOC Policy requires a jurisdictions to adopt at least six housing policies, selected from a menu of 26 pre-determined strategies identified by ABAG/MTC. Jurisdictions must select at least two policies for each of the “3Ps” of Housing:
affordable housing production, preservation, and protection. Additionally, jurisdictions must select at least one commercial stabilization policy from a menu of four options. Below, staff have identified the policies supported by the Planning Commission and City Council for adoption, including a statement of clarifying information and a summary of the proposed compliance methodology. Appendix A of the attached MTC Administrative Guidance document (May 2025, Version 1.1) includes additional information on each of the strategies, as referenced in the discussion below.

Production (at least 2 required)
Production Policy 4- Public Land for Affordable Housing. Development of 120 E. Cotati Ave with 100% affordable housing project is proposed to satisfy this compliance element of the ABAG/MTC TOC policy (see Appendix A of MTC Admin Guidance pg. 9-10 for compliance details).

Production Policy 6-Streamlined Entitlement Processes. This ABAG MTC TOC policy language directs the City to match/implement the SB 330 vesting rights and “no net loss” provisions (see Appendix A of MTC Admin Guidance pg. 17-18 for compliance details). See CMC redline Sections 17.30.082; 17.60.070; and 17.64.080, for proposed implementation language (redline attached).
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Preservation (at least 2 required)
Preservation Policy 4-Condominium Conversion Restrictions. Require that units converted to condominiums be replaced 1:1 with comparable rental units, unless purchased by current longterm tenants or converted to permanently affordable housing with protections for existing Tenants (see Appendix A of MTC Admin Guidance pg. 24-25 for compliance details).

Implements HE Program 4-1. See CMC redline Sections 17.30.082 Preservation Policy 7-Mobile Home Preservation. Policy or program to preserve mobile homes from conversion to other uses that may result in displacement of existing residents (see Appendix A of MTC Admin Guidance pg. 31-32 for compliance details). Existing CMC mobile home park regulations adequate. Implements HE Program 1-6
Protection (at least 2 required)
Protection Policy 2-No net Loss and Right to Return to Demolished Homes. Require one-to-one replacement of units that applies the same or a deeper level of affordability, the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms, and comparable square footage to the units demolished. Provide displaced tenants with right of first refusal to rent new comparable units at the same rent as demolished units (see Appendix A of MTC Admin Guidance pg. 37-38 for compliance details). See CMC redline Sections 17.30.082 for proposed implementation language (redline attached).

Protection Policy 6-Rent Stabilization. Restricts annual rent increases based upon a measure of inflation or other metric, with provisions exceeding those established by AB 1482 (2019, Chiu). Cotati’s existing mobile home park rent stabilization code may be adequate to comply. AS this is yet to be determined staff has proposed three protection policies as a means to comply.

Protection Policy 7-Previenting Displacement from Substandard Conditions Associated with Code Enforcement Activities. Policies, programs, or procedures designed to minimize the risk of displacement caused by substandard conditions including through local code enforcement activities (see Appendix A of MTC Admin Guidance pg. 48-50 for compliance details). Implements HE Program 4-5.

Commercial Stabilization (at least 1 required)
Commercial Stabilization Policy 4-Small Business Advocate Offices. Provide a single point of contact for small business owners and/or a small business alliance (see Appendix A of MTC Admin Guidance pg. 60-61 for compliance details). City staff have updated the Community Development (CD) Department webpage to implement and advertise a “Business Liaison” program whereby business can contact the City and have a staff member assigned to assist them with identified challenges and concerns. This new program is also consistent with and implements the FY 2025-26 CD Work Plan.

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ABAG/MTC TOC Policy mandates eight parking management elements within the ½ mile TOC area. Current City of Cotati parking policies are not fully aligned with the TOC Policy and staff have drafted municipal code updates to bring the City’s current parking policies into TOC conformance (see attached draft redline amendments). It is notable that the recommended reduced parking ratios are proposed to be adopted for the TOC policy area (1/2 mile surrounding the SMART station) only, while some of the more general parking standards and policies are recommended for citywide adoption. This is intended to both support compliance with the TOC policies and to facilitate parking management in light of state-mandated reduced parking requirements. Below is a summary of the required TOC parking policies and the areas of the City the these proposed code revisions would apply to.

Requirement Response
Residential Parking Minimums Proposed in TOC: 0 spaces per unit Residential Parking Maximums Proposed in TOC: 1.5 spaces per unit Commercial Parking Minimums Proposed in TOC: 0 spaces per sq ft Commercial Parking Maximums Proposed in TOC: 4 spaces/1000 sq ft Allow Shared Parking Between Different Land Uses Current Codes Consistent Allow Unbundled Parking (Separate the Cost of a
Parking Space from Rent/Sales Price)
Proposed City-wide (CMC 17.26.040)
Residential Bicycle Parking: 1 Secure Space per
Unit
Proposed City-wide (CMC 17.36.070)
Office Bicycle Parking: 1 secure Space per 5,000
Occupied sq. ft.

Proposed City-wide (CMC 17.36.070)
In addition to the policy changes referenced above and similar to the housing policy options discussed, the TOC Policy requires adoption of one complementary parking management strategy for the TOC area, selected from a menu of options. The staff recommendation to meet the TOC compliance requirements is highlighted.

Complementary Policies for Parking Management
Policy 2-Curb Strategy/Management. Create priority for curb access based on variable needs. In the era of reduced parking requirements, mobile delivery services, multimodal transportation options and the continued (partial) reliance on automobile trips, demand for curb space is ever increasing. Given this increasing demand, directing that infrastructure to serve each of the users of the curb space be built into future developments is seen by staff as critical to ensuring functional circulation around the City. See CMC redline Sections 17.39.030 G. 8., for proposed implementation language (redline attached).

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4. Station Access and Circulation
The ABAG/MTC TOC Policy includes four strategies related to station access and circulation.

As summarized below, Cotati is partially compliant with the TOC access and circulation requirements with existing policies (such as the City’s past commitments to complete streets and the SMART station gap analysis completed with the SWSP Update) however, staff is recommending additional zoning changes to implement mobility hub elements into multi-family and mixed-use developments (see CMC 17.39.030 G. 9. in the attached redline code changes). If adopted, these changes should complete the City’s needed station access and circulation requirements for ABAG/MTC TOC policy implementation. These policy changes are intended to increase access to transit while supporting sustainable transportation options.

Requirement Response
Adopt a jurisdiction-wide Complete Streets Policy Compliant since OBAG 2 Prioritize implementation of active transportation projects in TOC area(s)
See future CIP Project List
and Project COAs
Complete an access gap analysis and capital improvement program for station access
Included in SWSP Update
and ATP
Identify Mobility Hub planning and implementation opportunities in TOC area(s)
Zoning Changes proposed
City-wide (CMC 17.39.030
G. 9.)

5. Recommended Compliance Pathways
ABAG/MTC have identified multiple pathways for jurisdictions to demonstrate TOC policy compliance including adoption of a TOC overlay zone; certification of a TOC-compliant Specific Plan or General Plan update; and/or project-by-project review and approval under TOC criteria. As summarized above, City of Cotati compliance methodology is proposed to be achieved through a combination of funding expenditures, adopted revisions to the CMC, and administrative programs intended to implement the policy direction. Primarily, compliance will be achieved through code changes proposed to the TOC 1/2-mile radius and more broadly the entire city (where appropriate and beneficial). The City purchase and development of 120 E.

Cotati Avenue is proposed to meet the production requirement given that the funding amount is adequate and identified plans meet the TOC policy requirements. Lastly, administrative commitments to department programs and policy implementation are proposed to meet the requirements regarding commercial stabilization and tenant protections.

To formulate the recommendations above, staff compared the TOC policy direction with the adopted Council goals, budget availably, in-progress/pending City commitments, and state law mandates. This analysis resulted in a recommended compliance approach that (staff finds) will achieve substantial compliance with the TOC policy direction while also meeting the adopted budget and policy goals identified by the City Council and established state legislation. In some instances where benefits from the updated policies are anticipated to address challenges beyond 137 of 545
the TOC boundary or can be implemented with existing policy, staff has recommended these be adopted city-wide to facilitate implementation.

Additional Code Clean Up
Occasionally staff identify challenges with code implementation based on missing, unclear, or inconsistent language within the Cotati Municipal Code (CMC). Along with the TOC ordinance changes, staff is also proposing to address several of these identified issues including to recategorize “Tattoo and body piercing services” from the ‘personal services-restricted’ land use category, to the ‘personal services’ land use; to add Retail Tobacco Store into the land use tables and definitions; and to codify the process to amend the General Plan and/or Zoning policies of the City. Below staff has provided additional details on these elements of the proposed ordinance.

Tattoo and Body Piercing-If supported, this change would greatly expand the allowable locations tattoo artists may operate from within the City. Currently personal services-restricted categorizes tattoo businesses similarly to palm readers and pawn shops, limiting these uses to the CE zoning district and only in second floor and secondary (non-visible) locations. This classification effectively prohibits tattoo businesses from operating in other commercial areas of the city such as downtown and along the Gravenstein Hwy corridor. If changed to personal services, tattoo studios would be viewed more like a salon or esthetician and would be allowed as permitted land uses in all commercial areas of Cotati. The current classification has limited several new businesses from opening in Cotati, and the tattoo studio use is much more mainstream than it has historically been viewed, leading staff to propose this change for consideration.

Retail Tobacco Store- Retail tobacco stores (aka “smoke shops”) are not permitted at any locations within the City of Cotati. The two in operation were previously authorized and are “non-conforming” because the use is no longer permitted. The Chapter 17 (Land Use) of the CMC utilizes “permissive” zoning, meaning if a use is not listed, it is deemed to be not permitted. Additionally, the regulations governing tobacco retailers are included in Chapter 9 Public Peace, Safety and Morals of the CMC. This combination often creates confusion with project applicants and other parties interested in tobacco related land uses. To address this and clarify that retail tobacco stores are prohibited in Cotati, staff is proposing to update the code to list this land use, include its definition and clearly identify it as not permitted within Cotati.

Codified Amendment Process-Table 6-1 of the CMC identifies the decisions making process required for the City and/or project applicants to make “amendments” to the City’s General Plan and/or zoning policies. However, no process is included in the CMC describing the steps required to review and process such changes, or the findings required by decision makers to support any request to make such an amendment. In response to this deficiency, staff have drafted a codified process and findings to guide such future decisions. Given the significance of such potential future changes, it is important to have a defined process by which staff, the community and the decision makers of the City can look to for guidance in making such decisions. See Chapter 17.62.070 Amendments for details on this proposed CMC update.

Planning Commission Direction
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During the November 3, 2025, public hearing to consider the proposed TOC implementation options, the Planning Commission indicated general support for the staff recommendations, both regarding TOC policy implementation and the proposed “clean up” changes. After receiving the presentation on the proposal. asking questions to ensure complete understanding and taking public comment, all members of the Commission were supportive of the proposed CMC amendments with one exception, Parking Unbundling. Members of the public and one commissioner voiced concerns that the unbundling of parking spaces from residential units would result in overall rent increases due to parking being identified as an “added amenity” but automobiles still be relatively necessary given the lack of adequate public transportation options.

Additional concerns were voiced that this change would disproportionately impact lower income residents and create parking impacts on surrounding residents and neighbors.

In response to this concern, the supporting members of the Planning Commission recommended that any unbundling be limited to only the TOC area, and that staff provide the City Council with information regarding the compliance scoring impacts of not including unbundled parking in the ordinance and also the potential costs of a parking space if charged separately from the rent.

Staff response: As identified in the MTC_TOC Evaluation Criteria (attached) unbundled parking is only identified as providing 1 point out of 100 for compliance scoring. Given this relatively minor impact on the score, and the challenges anticipated with enforcement of any unbundled parking mandate staff is not concerned with removing the unbundled parking from the TOC compliance ordinance.

An online search for available parking identified individual space pricing from $100-$150 per month for unsecured surface parking and $184-$500 per month for secured garage parking.

These prices were for spaces throughout the bay area and were not specific to Sonoma County.

IV. General Plan Consistency
These changes have been reviewed for compliance and consistency with the Cotati General Plan, including the Housing Element. Staff analysis has identified the following General Plan policies and actions as supporting the proposed changes to the municipal code and other policy implementation strategies:

Program 1-8: Residential Building Decarbonization: Continue to permit and encourage mixed uses and higher densities on in-fill and vacant sites in Priority Development Areas (PDAs) with public serving facilities, such as medical clinics, schools, and grocery stores, to discourage sprawl and encourage short vehicle trips and/or alternative forms of transportation.

Policy H-2.3 While the City is able to accommodate its share of the regional housing need without rezoning during the current Housing Element period, to the extent necessary, the City will consider land use re-designation and promotion of existing innovations like the Cottage Housing Ordinance in order to accommodate development capacity that affirm all other goals of the City’s General Plan and maintain Cotati’s rural character.

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in commercial and office areas where the viability of the nonresidential activities would not be adversely affected.

Policy H-2.11 Encourage housing development on existing infill sites in order to efficiently utilize existing infrastructure.

In addition, these amendments are consistent with and implement the following General Plan policies and programs:

Policy CON 2.1: Improve air quality through continuing to require a compact development pattern that focuses growth in and around existing urbanized areas, locating new housing near places of employment, encouraging alternative modes of transportation, and requiring projects to mitigate significant air quality impacts.

Policy CON 3.10: Ensure that the layout and design of new development and significant remodels encourages the use of transportation modes other than automobiles and trucks.

Policy LU 1.1: Maintain a supply of developable mixed-use, commercial, industrial, and residential lands sufficient to meet desired growth and economic needs over the planning period.

Policy LU 2.5: Locate medium and higher density housing within easy walking or bicycling distance of public facilities, services, transit, and major employers.

Policy LU 2.10: Encourage mixed-use, pedestrian-, and transit-oriented development, with a focus on the Hub and major corridors.

Staff response: The proposed amendments will help to further the established goals, policies, and implementation programs of the General Plan, including the Housing Element and Santero Way Specific Plan to reduce greenhouse gas production and improve air quality by providing additional opportunities for alternative transportation and walkability; will maintain the supply of developable land and expand housing opportunities through increased density and increased development certainty, including on infill sites along E. Cotati Avenue and Santero Way; will direct that the layout and design of new development encourages the use of alternative transportation; will conserve resources by encouraging the efficient use of land and allowing more intense development of both residential and commercial land uses; and use land appropriately by increasing the intensity of development in close proximity to the train station and along one of the City’s primary commercial corridors.

Financial Considerations
Other than the staff time required to conduct the analysis and present the information, no direct financial impacts to the general fund were identified resulting from the analysis of TOC policy compliance. However, as has been identified, OBAG funding eligibility is being updated to include TOC compliance as a critical factor in fund allocation and grant approval. Given that a significant portion of the City’s capital improvement plan (CIP) budget has historically been funded by matching OBAG funds, a lack of compliance with TOC policy could directly impact the City’s ability to fund future CIP projects. Additionally, a strong TOC compliance score could 140 of 545
allow the City to increase its competitiveness for these funds and receive additional funding.

Because ABAG/MTC is still finalizing the TOC compliance criteria, the scope and benefit of this additional competitiveness is undetermined.

Environmental Issues
In keeping with CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(a), a Program Environmental Impact Report (PEIR) was prepared to analyze and evaluate the environmental impacts associated with the Santero Way Specific Plan Update and implementation of the Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) zoning updates. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15094(d), after the City Council approved adoption of the Specific Plan Update, the city filed a Notice of Determination with the County Clerk. Following adoption of the updated SWSP, proposed development projects that are consistent with the Specific Plan would undergo a streamlined CEQA review process. The proposal to adopt an ordinance implementing the TOC policies is seen as consistent with the EIR analysis and determination, as well as the environmental impact analysis of the Cotati General Plan EIR.

Both of these complete EIR (draft and Final) documents and all appendices are available for public review on the City website. These documents include impact analysis across all categories analyzed under CEQA; all comments received throughout the process and responses to each; summary of impacts all mitigation measures identified to mitigate to less than significant impacts.
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Zoning Districts
Zoning
Map
Symbol
Name of Zoning District
General Plan Designation Implemented by Zoning
District
Location
within
Transect
Low Density and Neighborhood Zones
OSC Open Space, Conservation Open Space MORE
RURAL
OSR Open Space, Recreation Parks –
RR Rural Residential Rural –
RVL Residential Very Low
Density
Low Density Residential –
NL Neighborhood, Low
Density
Low-Medium Density Residential –
NM Neighborhood, Medium
Density
Medium Density Residential TO
NU Neighborhood, Urban High Density Residential –
Mixed Use Corridor and Downtown Zones
CE Commercial, East Cotati
Ave. Corridor
Office, General Commercial –
CG Commercial, Gravenstein
Corridor
Highway Commercial, General Commercial –
CA Commerce Avenue Downtown Specific Plan –
NG Northern Gateway Downtown Specific Plan –
CD Downtown Commercial General Commercial, La Plaza Specific Plan – HC Historic Core Downtown Specific Plan –
LP La Plaza Downtown Specific Plan --
SWSP Santero Way Specific Plan Santero Way Specific Plan -- TOC Transit Oriented
Community
General Commercial, High Density Residential; Santero
Way Specific Plan; Open Space/Parks
MORE
URBAN
Districts
CI Commercial/ Industrial
District
Commercial/ Industrial Industrial
Special Purpose and Overlay Zones
CP Coordinated Planning
Overlay
All
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Zoning Districts
Zoning
Map
Symbol
Name of Zoning
District
General Plan Designation Implemented by Zoning District Location within
Transect
MHP Mobilehome Park
Overlay
All Residential
MHPSSenior Mobilehome
Park Overlay
All Residential Citywide
PF Public Facility Public Facilities
TOC Transit Oriented
Community Overlay
Specific Plan; Open Space/Parks; Low-Medium Density
Residential Medium Densit Residential; High Density
Residential; General Commercial;
SPSW Specific Plan,
Santero Way
General Commercial, High Density Residential; Open
Space/Parks; Santero Way Specific Plan All
SPD Specific Plan,
Downtown
General Commercial, Low Density Residential, Open
Space/Parks
(Ord. 923 § 5, 2023; Ord. 895 § 2(A) Exh. 2 (part), 2020: Ord. 823 § 2(C) Exh. C (part), 2009; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh. A (part), 2004).

TOC Density and F.A.R. compliance

17.20.030 Purposes of the zoning districts
B. Mixed Use Corridor and Downtown Zones.

1. CE (Commercial, East Cotati Avenue Corridor) Zoning District. The CE zoning district is a mixed use classification that is applied to specific parcels on both sides of East Cotati Avenue, from Arthur Street east to the city limits. The corridor is appropriate for a wide range of retail and service land uses that primarily serve local residents and businesses, including offices, shops, personal and business services, and small-scale restaurants, where structures fronting East Cotati Avenue are generally two stories. Residential uses may also be accommodated as part of mixed use projects, at a maximum density of fifteen dwelling units per acre.

The allowable intensity of nonresidential development is determined by Section 17.24.030 (Zoning district site planning and building standards) of this title.

The CE zoning district is consistent with and implements the office, and general commercial land use designations of the general plan.

2. CG (Commercial, Gravenstein Corridor) Zoning District. The CG zoning district is a mixed use classification that is applied to both sides of the Gravenstein Highway from Highway 101, west to the city limits. The corridor is appropriate for a wide range of retail and service land uses that serve both the local population and 143 of 545
regional markets, including retail uses and restaurants, with additional uses such as personal and business services, and offices limited to the second floor along the Gravenstein frontage, where structures fronting Gravenstein are generally two stories. Residential uses may also be accommodated as part of mixed use projects, at a maximum density of fifteen dwelling units per acre. The allowable intensity of nonresidential development is determined by Section 17.24.030 (Zoning district site planning and building standards) of this title.

The CG zoning district is consistent with and implements the general commercial land use designations of the general plan.

3. CD (Downtown Commercial) Zoning District. The CD zoning district is applied to the downtown area of Cotati, encompassing the historic plaza area, and extending south along Old Redwood Highway to Page Street, and north to Highway 101, including properties along Commerce Avenue. The CD zoning district is appropriate for a wide variety of land uses, with retail and other pedestrianoriented uses on the ground floors of street fronting structures, and residential units or offices allowed on second or third floors, at a maximum density of fifteen dwelling units per acre. Street fronting structures are generally two stories. The allowable intensity of non-residential development is determined by Section 17.24.030 (Zoning district site planning and building standards) of this title.

The CD zoning district is consistent with and implements the general commercial land use designation of the general plan, and the La Plaza specific plan.

4. TOC (Transit Oriented Community) Zoning District. The TOC District is applied to all areas appropriate for a variety of higher-density mixed use development types, neighborhood-serving commercial, and light-manufacturing/maker type uses on parcels with frontage on East Cotati Avenue and the northern portion of Santero Way, closest to the train station. The allowable base density range is 25-35 units per acre (25 u/a minimum, 35 u/a maximum) and the allowable Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) for commercial development is a minimum of 1.0 and maximum of 3.0.

5. SW (Santero Way Specific Way) Zoning District. The SW District is applied to areas appropriate for a variety of higher-density residential and mixed-use development types, including multi-family housing, condominiums, and townhomes. The allowable residential density range is 25-35 units per acre (25 u/a minimum, 35 u/a maximum) and the allowable Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) for commercial development is a minimum of 1.0 and maximum of 3.0. Commercial uses are limited to neighborhood serving retail and live-work applications associated with a residential development project. Unlike the TOC District, 100% commercial development is not allowed in the SW District. Additionally, select allowances for low-intensity industrial land uses are applied to parcels with existing buildings to facilitate maximum functionality prior to anticipated redevelopment. 144 of 545
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Transit Corridors and Specific Plan Districts P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
MUP Minor use permit
UP Use permit required
S Permit requirement set by specific use regulations
– Use not allowed
Permit Required by District Land Use(1)
HC LP NG CA TOC SW Specific Use Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing and Processing, Wholesaling
Agricultural product
processing
– – – – -- –
Artisan/craft product
manufacturing
MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See Note 5 Below
Brewery – Brew pub MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP --
Brewery – Production – – – -- -- –
Construction contractor – – – – -- UP*
Food and beverage product
manufacturing
– – – – -- MUP*
Furniture and fixtures
manufacturing, cabinet shop
– – – -- MUP MUP*
Industrial research and
development
– -- – MUP MUP MUP*
Laboratory – Medical,
analytical, research and
development
-- -- – MUP MUP MUP*
Laundry, dry cleaning plant – – – – -- –
Manufacturing/processing –
Light
– – – -- MUP MUP*
Manufacturing/processing –
Medium intensity
– – – -- -- –
Manufacturing/processing –
Heavy
– – – – -- –
Media production -- -- – P P MUP*
Microdistillery -- -- UP UP UP --
Printing and publishing -- -- – MUP MUP MUP*
Recycling – Reverse vending
machine
-- -- – – – –
Recycling – Small collection
facility
-- -- – -- -- – 17.42.150
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Transit Corridors and Specific Plan Districts P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
MUP Minor use permit
UP Use permit required
S Permit requirement set by specific use regulations
– Use not allowed
Permit Required by District Land Use(1)
HC LP NG CA TOC SW Specific Use Regulations
Recycling – Medium
collection facility
– – – -- -- – 17.42.150
Storage – Outdoor – – -- -- UP UP* 17.42.140
Storage – Personal storage
facility (mini-storage)
– – – – – –
Storage – Warehouse, indoor
storage
– – – -- – –
Wholesaling and distribution – – – UP UP –
Winery – Boutique – -- UP UP UP –
Winery – Production – – – -- -- –
Recreation, Education and Public Assembly Uses
Adult-oriented business – – – – -- – 17.40
Commercial recreation facility
– Indoor

UP UP UP UP UP UP
Commercial recreation facility
– Outdoor
– – – -- – –
Conference/convention
facility
-- -- UP UP UP --
Health/fitness facility UP P P P P MUP
Library, museum P -- P P P --
Meeting facility, public or
private
-- UP UP UP UP --
Park, Playground P P P P P P
School – Specialized
education/training

UP UP UP UP UP UP
Sports and entertainment
assembly
– – UP UP – --
Studio – Art, dance, martial
arts, music, etc.

P P P P P P
Theater UP -- MUP MUP MUP UP*
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Transit Corridors and Specific Plan Districts P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
MUP Minor use permit
UP Use permit required
S Permit requirement set by specific use regulations
– Use not allowed
Permit Required by District Land Use(1)
HC LP NG CA TOC SW Specific Use Regulations
Residential Uses
Accessory dwelling unit P P P P P P 17.42.170
Emergency/transitional
shelter
S S S S S -- 17.42.072
Home occupation P P P P P P 17.42.080
Live/work unit UP UP P UP UP UP 17.42.090
Low barrier navigation center P P P P P –
Mobile Home Park UP UP UP UP UP UP 17.42.11
Multifamily Plex housing -- -- -- -- UP MUP 17.39.03 & 17.39.04 Multifamily housing 10+ units UP UP UP UP UP P 17.28.050 & 17.39.030 Residential care facility for
the elderly (RCFE)
-- UP UP UP UP UP
Residential care facility, 7 or
more clients
-- UP – – UP UP
Residential component of a
mixed use project
P P P P P P 17.39.030, 17.39.040, 17.42.100
Supportive housing P P P P P P
Retail Trade(3)
Accessory retail or services P P P P P P
Alcoholic beverage sales –
Associated with a
restaurant(4)
P P P P P P 17.42.030
Alcoholic beverage sales-off
sale
UP UP UP UP UP – 17.42.030
Antique or collectible store P P P P P –
Artisan/craft project
manufacturing

MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP
Artisan shop P P P P P MUP
Auto and vehicle sales and
rental
– UP – MUP MUP –
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Transit Corridors and Specific Plan Districts P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
MUP Minor use permit
UP Use permit required
S Permit requirement set by specific use regulations
– Use not allowed
Permit Required by District Land Use(1)
HC LP NG CA TOC SW Specific Use Regulations
Auto parts sales with no
installation services
– -- P P P –
Bar, tavern UP UP UP UP UP –
Brewery-Brew pub MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP
Building and landscape
materials sales-Indoor or
Outdoor
– -- – MUP MUP –
Construction and heavy
equipment sales and rental
– – – -- -- – 17.42.130
Convenience store -- -- UP UP UP –
Drive-through retail – -- – -- – – 17.42.070
Extended hour retail UP MUP P P MUP –
Farm supply and feed store – -- – -- MUP –
Farmers market(8) MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP --
Formula-based fast food
restaurant
-- -- S S S – 17.42.071
Furniture, furnishings and
appliance store
UP MUP MUP MUP MUP –
General retail – Less than
5,000 sq. ft.

P P P P P P
General retail – 5,000 sq. ft.
to 20,000 sq. ft.

P MUP P P P MUP
General retail – More than
20,000 sq. ft.
-- -- MUP MUP MUP –
Groceries, specialty foods –
10,000 sq. ft. or less
P P P P P –
Groceries, specialty foods –
More than 10,000 sq. ft.
-- -- P UP P –
Mobilehome, boat, or RV
sales
– – MUP MUP MUP –
Night club UP UP UP – UP –
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Transit Corridors and Specific Plan Districts P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
MUP Minor use permit
UP Use permit required
S Permit requirement set by specific use regulations
– Use not allowed
Permit Required by District Land Use(1)
HC LP NG CA TOC SW Specific Use Regulations
Outdoor display and sales MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP – 17.42.130 Plant nursery – MUP MUP MUP MUP –
Restaurant – Outdoor dining
on private property(6)
P/
MUP
P/
MUP
P/
MUP
P/
MUP
P/MUP P/MUP 17.42.130(E)
Restaurant – Outdoor dining
in public right-of-way
P P P P P P 17.42.130
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop P P P P P P
Retail complex -- -- UP UP UP –
Retail display gallery P P P P P P 17.90.020
Retail Tobacco Store -- -- -- -- -- --
Second hand store UP UP UP UP MUP –
Service station (nonfossil
fuels sales)
-- -- -- UP UP – 17.42.180
Tasting room P P P P P P
Warehouse retail – UP UP UP UP –
Services – Business, Financial, Professional

ATM P P P P P P
Bank, financial services P P P P P –
Business support service P P P P P –
Medical services – Doctor
office
UP P P P P –
Medical services – Clinic,
urgent care
UP – P P P –
Office – Accessory P P P P P P
Office – Business/service MUP P P P P –
Office – Government UP MUP MUP MUP MUP --
Office – Processing UP(2) MUP MUP MUP MUP –
Office –
Professional/administrative
P P P(2) P P –
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Transit Corridors and Specific Plan Districts P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
MUP Minor use permit
UP Use permit required
S Permit requirement set by specific use regulations
– Use not allowed
Permit Required by District Land Use(1)
HC LP NG CA TOC SW Specific Use Regulations
Veterinary clinic, animal
hospital

P P P P P MUP
Services – General
Accessory retail or services P P P P P P 17.42.015
Adult day care UP UP UP UP UP --
Catering service – – – MUP MUP –
Child day care center P P P P P UP
Drive-through service – -- – – – – 17.42.070
Equipment rental – – – UP UP – 17.42.140
Kennel, animal boarding – -- – -- -- –
Lodging – Bed and breakfast
inn (B&B)

P P P UP P UP
Lodging – Boutique hotel or
motel
UP UP MUP MUP P –
Lodging – Hotel UP UP MUP MUP UP –
Maintenance service – Client
site services
– – MUP P P –
Mortuary, funeral home -- – – UP UP –
Personal services P P P P P MUP
Personal services –
Restricted
-- – – – – –
Public safety facility -- UP UP UP UP --
Repair service – Equipment,
large appliances, etc.
– – – P P –
Social service organization -- UP(2) UP(2) UP UP --
Vehicle services – Major
repair/body work
– – – -- -- –
Vehicle services – Minor
maintenance/repair
– – – UP UP –
Transportation, Communications and Infrastructure
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Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Transit Corridors and Specific Plan Districts P Permitted use, zoning clearance required
MUP Minor use permit
UP Use permit required
S Permit requirement set by specific use regulations
– Use not allowed
Permit Required by District Land Use(1)
HC LP NG CA TOC SW Specific Use Regulations
Ambulance, taxi, or limousine
storage
– – – – -- –
Broadcasting studio UP(2) UP(2) UP(2) UP MUP –
Electric vehicle charging station(7) P P P P P P 14.38
Mobility Hub P P P P P --
Parking facility, public or
commercial

UP UP UP UP UP --
Telecommunications facility S S S S S S 17.44
Transit station or terminal -- UP UP UP UP --
Utility facility UP UP UP UP UP UP
Key to Zoning District Symbols
HC Historic Core CA Commerce Avenue
LP La Plaza TOC Transit Oriented Communities
NG Northern Gateway SW Santero Way
Notes:
(1) See Article 9 for land use definitions.
(2) Use allowed only on second or upper floors, in compliance with Section 17.24.050(C), Limitation on the Location of Allowable Land Uses, or behind an allowed ground floor street frontage use. (3) See Section 17.42.165, Retail use maximum floor area. (4) When the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control allows customers under twenty-one years of age on the premises.
(5) Artisan/craft product manufacturing uses proposed in the CE, TOC, CG, CD, HC, LP, NG, and CA districts must be located within buildings and suites designed and oriented to engage and encourage pedestrian activity and interaction with the surrounding uses. Uses in these districts must also include retail storefront presence and design characteristics, with production and manufacturing design elements (such as loading doors, material storage, etc.) oriented away from the primary entrances and street frontages of developments where they are located.
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(6) MUP required for outdoor dining on private property in the CD district when the dining use abuts a residential land use.
(7) Permitted as an accessory use.
(8) Fees for farmers market planning permit applications shall be calculated at fifty percent of the fees set forth in the fee schedule as described in Section 17.60.060, Application fees. Use permit approval shall require that the review authority first find that the proposed use will be compatible with any nearby residential uses. Notices of public hearings shall be mailed to property owners within a radius from the subject site of six hundred feet, or greater at the director’s discretion. *Use Allowed only in existing (as of 2025) structures as an interim occupancy until property is redeveloped. Uses are not permitted upon or after redevelopment of SW designed properties.

Table 2-17
SW Zone Development Standards
Development Standard SW Zone Requirement
Setbacks – See CMC Section 17.30.020 for exceptions.

Front 0-10 ft.
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Side – Interior (each) 10 ft.

Side – Streetside 0-10 ft.

Rear 10 ft.

Accessory structures See CMC Section 17.42.160 (Residential accessory uses and structures)
Building frontage – Building frontage types allowed, design requirements, and allowed encroachments into setbacks. Frontage types are defined in CMC Section 17.24.040.

Allowed frontage types Porch, forecourt,stoop, common yard, gallery Allowed
encroachments
See CMC Section 17.30.020(F), Table 3-1
Site coverage – Maximum percentage of site area that may be covered by structures.

Maximum coverage 75%
Height limit – Maximum allowable height of structures. See CMC Section 17.30.040 for height measurement, and height limit exceptions. See Figure 2-2.

Maximum height 40 ft.

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TOC Zone Development Standards
Development
Standard
TOC Zone Requirement
Setbacks – See Section 17.30.020 of the CMC for exceptions. 153 of 545
Front 0-10 ft.
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Side – Interior (each) 10 ft. abutting a residential zone, none required otherwise Side – Streetside 0-10 ft.

Rear 20 ft. abutting a residentialzone, 10 ft. required otherwise Accessory structures See CMC 17.42.160 (Residential accessory uses and structures)
Building frontage – Building frontage types allowed, design requirements, and allowed encroachments into setbacks. Frontage types are defined in Section 17.24.040.

Allowed frontage types Porch, forecourt,stoop,shopfront, gallery Allowed encroachments See CMC Section 17.30.020(F), Table 3-1 Site coverage – Maximum percentage of site area that may be covered by structures.

Maximum coverage 100%
Height limit – Maximum allowable height of structures. See CMC Section 17.30.040 for height measurement, and height limit exceptions. See Figure 2-2.

Maximum Height 45 ft.; 55 ft. with use permit
Accessory structures See CMC Section 17.42.020
Housing Production-Streamlined Entitlement Process
§ 17.30.082 Residential conversions and demolition.

The use of a structure designed and constructed as a dwelling with a nonresidential use, and the use of a structure designed and constructed for nonresidential use as a dwelling and/or the demolition of a residential unit(s) shall comply with the following requirements:

A. Residential to Nonresidential Conversion. The conversion of an existing dwelling in RR, RVL, NL, NM, or NU zones for occupancy by a nonresidential use shall require a minor use permit. Minor use permit approval shall require that the review authority first make one of the following findings:
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1. An equivalent number and type of new housing will be constructed elsewhere in the city;

2. There exists an adequate supply of housing units in the city to meet current and projected housing needs; or

3. The proposed conversion is essential for the health and safety of the community.

B. Nonresidential to Residential Conversion. The use of a structure that was designed and constructed for nonresidential use as a dwelling shall require that the structure first be brought into compliance with all applicable current requirements of this land use code, including the applicable zoning district, and the building code.

C. Demolition of residential unit(s). The demolition of a residential unit (or units) is subject to the no net loss provisions of state law including tenant relocation funds to be provided by the developer; the right of first refusal for existing residents to be offered newly developed units at the same affordability level of the occupied units proposed to be demolished; and written notification of the pending demolition to be provided to current residents and the City Community Development Department a minimum of six months prior to the demolition occurring.

TOC Parking Requirements-Unbundled Parking

17.36.040 General parking regulations.

A. Location of Parking on a Site. Parking and loading spaces shall be located as required in Section 17.36.090(A).

B. Timing of Installation. A new or altered structure shall not be occupied, and a new land use not requiring a structure shall not be established, until all off-street parking and loading facilities required by this chapter are in place and approved by the city.

C. Parking and Loading Spaces to Be Permanent. Each parking and loading space shall be permanently available, marked, and maintained for parking or loading purposes for the use it is intended to serve, notwithstanding replacement of religious-use parking as provided for in Government Code Section 65913.6. The approval of a limited term permit (Section 17.62.030), may allow the temporary use of a parking or loading space for other purposes.

D. Parking and Loading to Be Unrestricted. An owner, lessee, tenant, or other person, having control of the operation of a premises for which parking or loading spaces are required by this chapter, shall not prevent, prohibit, or restrict authorized persons from using the spaces without the prior approval of the director. 156 of 545
E. Off-street residential parking spaces shall be unbundled in the SW and TOC Zoning Districts. Parking spaces assigned to a residential development shall be available to be rented or sold separately from the rental or purchase of dwelling units for the life of the dwelling units. Potential renters or buyers shall have the option of renting or buying a dwelling unit at a price lower than would be the case if there were a single price for both the dwelling unit and the parking space(s).

1. Off-street parking spaces shall only be offered to residents of the dwelling units served by the off-street parking except that in developments in the SW and TOC zoning districts, any spaces (required or not required) not purchased or rented by residents may be rented to non-residents to be used for automobile parking. Such spaces must be vacated upon thirty (30) days' notice if requested by residents to be made available to them.

2. For developments offering unbundled parking, notice describing the unbundling allowances and regulations shall be included in all purchase and/or rental agreements and permanently posted in a common area of the building or development (such as a parking lot, lobby or mailroom) that is clearly visible to residents.

3. A parking management plan is required to be submitted with each multi-family and/or mixed-use project.

4. Unbundled vehicular parking spaces shall not be used for long-term vehicle storage.

F. Vehicles for Sale. See Section 17.42.045 (Auto and vehicle sales). (Ord. 918 § 14, 2023; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh. A (part), 2004).

Table 3-7
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type: Vehicle Spaces Required
Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Overlay
Mixed Use/Multifamily Residential 1.5 spaces per residential unit maximum All Commercial/Office 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of commercial use areas maximum Manufacturing Processing and Warehousing
All manufacturing, industrial, and
processing uses, except as
follows:
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of office area;
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of ground and/or building area devoted to other than office;
1 space for each company vehicle.

Industrial research and
development, laboratories
1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 1 space for each company vehicle.

Recycling facilities
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Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type: Vehicle Spaces Required
Medium collection facilities Determined by minor use permit.

Small collection facilities Determined by minor use permit.

Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
Bar/tavern, night club (not within a
retail complex)
1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of seating area and waiting/lounge area exclusive of dance floor, and 1 space for each 30 sq. ft. of dance floor.

Commercial recreation facilities –
Indoor
Arcade 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor area.

Bowling alley 5 spaces for each lane.

Pool and billiard room 2 spaces for each table.

Skating rink 1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of rink area.

Commercial recreation facilities
– Outdoor
Determined by use permit.

Equestrian facilities – Commercial
stables
1 space for each 5 horses boarded.

Golf
Golf courses and country clubs 4 spaces for each hole, plus as required by this table for accessory uses (e.g., pro shop, bar, restaurant, etc.)
Golf driving ranges 1 space for each tee.

Miniature golf courses 3 spaces for each hole, plus as required by this table for accessory uses (e.g., game room, food service, etc.)
Health/fitness facilities 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor area.

Library, museum 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area.

Meeting facility, public or private 1 space for each 4 seats, or 1 space for each 40 sq. ft. of floor area if no seats are provided, whichever is greater, plus 1 space for each classroom or office.

Schools (public and private)
Kindergarten and nursery
schools
1 space for each 3 employees (including administrators and teachers) and 1 space for each 10 children.

Elementary/middle schools 1 space for each employee plus 1 space for each 8 students.

Secondary (high) schools 1 space for each employee plus 1 space for each 4 students.

Colleges and universities
(including trade and business
schools)
1 space for each 1.5 students.
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Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type: Vehicle Spaces Required
Studios (art, dance, martial arts,
music, etc.)
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor area.

Swimming pools (public, private
and commercial)
1 space for each 100 sq. ft. of pool deck area.

Tennis/racquet/handball or other
courts
2 spaces for each court, plus 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area for accessory uses.

Theaters, auditoriums 1 space for each 3 seats.

Residential
Accessory dwelling unit or junior
accessory dwelling unit
See Section 17.42.170 (Accessory dwelling units/junior accessory dwelling units).

Live/work units 1 space for each unit.

Multifamily housing
Studio units and one-bedroom
units
1 space for each unit.

Two- and three-bedroom units 1.5 spaces for each unit.

Four-bedroom units and above 2 spaces for each unit, or less as required by the review authority.

Guest parking 1 space for each 4 units.

Organizational house 1 space for each bedroom.

Residential care homes
Six or fewer clients 2 spaces.

Seven or more clients 1 space for each 2 beds, plus 1 space for each 4 beds for guests and employees.

Rooming or boarding houses 1 space for each bedroom.

Senior housing projects 1 space for each two units, plus 1 guest parking space for each 10 units. Reduced parking may be provided in compliance with Section 17.36.080(C) (Reduced Parking for Restricted Senior Housing Projects).

Single-family dwellings including
mobilehome units and
manufactured housing
2 spaces.

Retail Trade
All “Retail Trade” uses listed
under “Retail Trade” in Tables 2-2
or 2-3, except the following:
1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of floor area, and 1 space for each 200 sq. ft. of outdoor sales area.
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Table 3-7
Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type: Vehicle Spaces Required
1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of floor area for showroom and office, 1 space per 600 sq. ft. of area used for repairs and services, and 1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.

Auto and vehicle sales and
rental
All customer parking shall be clearly marked and not to be used for parking of unregistered vehicles. No damaged, inoperative, wrecked, or abandoned vehicles shall be stored in any exterior area for more than five days.

Building and landscape
materials, and furniture,
furnishing, and appliance stores
1 space for each 500 sq. ft. of indoor display area for first 10,000 sq. ft., 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of indoor display area over 10,000, and 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor display area.

Convenience stores 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area.

Garden stand 2 spaces minimum, either on-street adjacent to the property or off street, out of the public right-of-way.

Grocery stores, delicatessens,
supermarkets (not within a
retail complex)
1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of floor area used for display and sales, and 1 space for each 800 sq. ft. of floor area used exclusively for warehousing.

Plant nursery, garden supply
stores
1 space for each 2,000 sq. ft. of site area, and 1 loading space, 15 ft. x 30 ft., for each acre.

Produce stands or other
outdoor vendors
3 spaces minimum or 1 space for each 150 sq. ft., whichever results in a greater number of spaces. The spaces shall be located at least 20 feet off the public right-of-way or 20 feet from the front property line with no vehicle maneuvering allowed in the public right-of-way. The use permit may require additional parking, depending on the nature of the sales proposed.

Restaurants (not within a retail
complex)
1 space for each 50 sq. ft. of dining, indoor/outdoor seating, waiting, and lounge areas.

Retail complexes 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area for complexes of less than 30,000 sq. ft., and 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. for complexes of 30,000 sq. ft. or more.

Services
Banks, financial services (not
within a retail complex)
1 space for each 180 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 4 tandem stacking spaces for each outdoor teller or teller station.

Child day care See Section 17.42.060.

Equipment rental 1 space for each 300 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of outdoor storage and rental area.

Laundry – Dry cleaning pick-up
facilities and laundromats
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area.

Laundry – Laundries and dry
cleaning plants
1 space for each 1,000 sq. ft. of floor area.
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Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type: Vehicle Spaces Required
Lodging
Bed and breakfast inns 1 space for each guest room, plus 2 covered spaces for the resident family.

Hotels or motels 1 space for each guest room or rental unit, or 1 space for each two beds, whichever is greater, plus required spaces for accessory uses.

Medical services
Clinics and laboratories 1 space for each 225 sq. ft. of floor area, or 4 spaces for each doctor, whichever is greater.

Doctor offices 1 space for each 225 sq. ft. of floor area, or 4 spaces for each doctor, whichever is greater.

Extended care, urgent care 1 space for each 3 patient beds the facility is licensed to accommodate.

Hospitals 1 space for each 2 patient beds the facility is licensed to accommodate.

Mortuaries, funeral homes 1 space for each 4 seats in main sanctuary.

Offices
Business and service 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area.

Processing 1 space for each 150 sq. ft. of floor area.

Professional 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area.

Personal services – All except the
following:
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area.

Pet grooming 1 space for each 400 sq. ft. of floor area.

Public utility structure or
installation, bus depot, or transit
station
1 space for each 3 employees, plus additional spaces required by the commission.

Service (gas) stations 1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 3 spaces for each service bay.

Storage (Personal storage/ministorage facilities)
Indoor storage units 1 space for each 1,500 sq. ft. of floor area, plus 2 spaces for manager’s office.

Separately accessible storage
units
4 spaces for manager’s office.

Vehicle services – All except the
following:
(All customer parking shall be clearly marked and not to be used for parking of unregistered vehicles. No damaged, inoperative, wrecked, or abandoned vehicles shall be stored in any exterior area for more than five days.)
4 spaces for each service bay, plus spaces for any office as required by this section for offices.
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Parking Requirements by Land Use
Land Use Type: Vehicle Spaces Required
Car wash – Self service 1 drying space for each stall.

Car wash – Full service 10 spaces, plus 6 spaces for each wash lane for queuing and drying area.

Veterinary clinics, animal
hospitals, kennels
1 space for each 250 sq. ft. of floor area.

Kennels separate from other
facilities
1 space for each employee, plus 2 spaces.

See subsection G of this section for all projects located more than one-half mile of public transit, or projects subject to specific thirty-day findings pursuant to Government Code Section 65853.2. (Ord. 927 § 10, 2024; Ord. 918 §§ 15, 16, 2023; Ord. 915 § 6, 2022; Ord. 893 § 8, 2020; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh. A (part), 2004).

17.36.070 Bicycle and motorcycle parking.

A. Bicycle Parking. Each multifamily residential development, mixed use and nonresidential land use shall provide bicycle parking in compliance with this section.

1. Number of Bicycle Spaces Required.
a. Multifamily residential uses shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of one bicycle space for every four dwelling units or fraction thereof, with a minimum of two bicycle spaces. For multifamily developments of fourteen or more dwelling units, a minimum of seventy-five percent of bicycle parking spaces or fraction thereof shall be long-term parking and the remaining spaces may be short-term parking. The number of long-term bicycle parking spaces may be reduced by the review authority if dwelling units are provided with a private garage or private, ground-floor, enclosed storage space that will accommodate a bicycle.
b. Multifamily and mixed-use projects within the TOC and SW Zoning Districts/overlay area shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of one secured bicycle parking space per dwelling unit and one secured bicycle parking space per 5000 square feet of office space. c. Nonresidential uses shall provide bicycle parking spaces equal to a minimum of one bicycle space for every ten automobile spaces or fraction thereof, with a minimum of two bicycle spaces. A minimum of twenty-five 162 of 545
percent of bicycle parking spaces or fraction thereof shall be long-term parking and the remaining spaces may be short-term parking.

17.36.080 Reduction of parking requirements.

A. Shared Parking. Where two or more adjacent uses have distinct and differing peak parking usage periods (e.g., a theater and a bank), a reduction in the required number of parking spaces shall may be allowed by the review authority. Approval shall also require a parking management plan and recorded covenant running with the land, recorded by the owner of the parking facility, guaranteeing that the required parking will be maintained exclusively for the use or activity served for the duration of the use or activity, in compliance with Section 17.36.120 (Designation of off-site parking and loading spaces).

B. Reduction of Parking. The review authority may reduce the number of parking spaces required by Section 17.36.050 (Number of parking spaces required), based on quantitative information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer spaces (e.g., sales receipts, documentation of customer frequency, information on parking standards required for the proposed land use by other cities, etc.).

C. Reduced Parking for Restricted Senior Housing Projects. The review authority may reduce the number of parking spaces required by Section 17.36.050 (Number of parking spaces required) for senior housing projects, for persons aged fifty-five and over, based on quantitative information provided by the applicant that documents the need for fewer spaces for these types of residential development projects.

D. Shared On-Site Parking for Mixed Use Projects. The use of shared parking provisions shall be incorporated into mixed use projects in compliance with Section 17.42.100 (Mixed use projects).

E. Street or Public Parking Lot Parking for Residential Uses. A portion of the required parking for a residential use may be located on a public street or in a public parking lot with use permit approval.

F. Alternative Parking Arrangements for the Downtown Specific Plan (DSP), TOC and CD Zoning District(s). Alternative parking may be approved by the review authority for projects located in the DSP, TOC and CD zoning district(s) where the applicant executes an agreement with the city to:

1. Pay a parking in-lieu fee, based on an in-lieu fee program is established or approved by the council;

2. Waive the right to protest the formation of a parking assessment district, if a parking district is formed by the council; or
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3. Provide some other fair share contribution acceptable to the review authority, where authorized by the council.

The agreement shall be recorded before the issuance of a building permit for the project.

17.39.030 Multifamily objective residential design standards.

G. Accessory Elements. The intent of accessory elements standards is to ensure that certain accessory uses are provided and appropriately incorporated into the project design screened.

1. Perimeter fencing utilized along public streets shall be constructed of decorative iron, pre-painted welded steel, stone, or wood pickets or a combination of such materials. Chain-link fencing is prohibited.

2. The height of solid fencing between private yards and common open spaces shall be limited to forty-two inches in height.

3. Screen rooftop equipment (solar panels are exempt) from visibility. The point of view for determining visibility shall be five feet above grade at a distance of two hundred feet.

4. Screen all exterior trash, recycling, storage utility boxes, wood service poles, electric and gas meters, fire sprinkler valves and backflow preventers and transformers, or other ground-mounted infrastructure.

5. Refuse Containers.
a. Provide dumpsters for refuse collection within a roofed enclosure with walls a minimum of six feet tall. Allow adequate size to accommodate the needed landfill, compost, and recycling containers. All enclosures and gates should be designed to withstand heavy use. Provide wheel stops or curbs to prevent dumpsters from banging into walls of enclosure.
b. Coordinate with the refuse pickup provider to determine the size and number of dumpsters required, and ensure that dumpsters shall accommodate all waste streams (landfill, recycling and compost, etc.). c. Provide an opening so that pedestrians can access the dumpsters without opening the large gates.
d. Provide lighting at refuse enclosures for nighttime security and use. e. Locate dumpster enclosures so that no dwelling is closer than twenty feet (including those on abutting properties), or more than one hundred feet from a 164 of 545
residential unit. No minimum distance from dwellings is required if dumpsters are located within a fully enclosed room.

6. Storage. A minimum of one hundred cubic feet of lockable storage area shall be provided for each dwelling outside of the unit, with no dimension less than thirty inches. This section does not apply to vertical mixed use.

7. Laundry Facilities. Each unit shall be provided a plumbed individual laundry area within the unit or its garage, of a size large enough to accommodate a clothes washer and dryer. If located in the garage for an individual unit, the laundry area shall not encroach into the required parking area. Alternatively, project applicant may provide common laundry facilities.

8. Curb Demand Management. The public street frontage of all new multifamily and mixed-use development projects shall incorporate curb management design characteristics to facilitate ride-share pick-ups, delivery vehicle parking, micromobility access and parking for all vehicle types.

9. Mobility Hub Features. Mobility hubs are centralized locations where people can easily access and transfer between multiple modes of transportation. Each multifamily development shall incorporate a minimum of four mobility hub features from the menu below.
a) Micromobility stations and drop zones
b) Dedicated Car Share Service and Parking
c) Loading Zones for ride-hail, shuttles, micro/on-demand transit and urban freight
d) Common carrier package pickup and/or similar efficient delivery services e) Wayfinding Signage to off-site transit and mobility opportunities f) Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
g) Long- and Short-Term Bicycle Parking
H. Mixed Use Developments. In addition to the objective standards identified above, projects consisting of both commercial and residential uses shall also be consistent with each of the following standards below:

1. Site planning and building design shall provide for pedestrian access from the public street into the nonresidential and residential portions of the project, through courtyards, plazas, and walkways.
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2. Horizontal mixed use projects shall include a pedestrian network connecting the residential components of the project with the nonresidential components through the provision of courtyards, plazas, and walkways.

3. All building design and site design requirements and criteria identified herein shall be incorporated into mixed use projects.

I. Solar on Site. Projects shall include on-site solar photovoltaic panels/equipment to help achieve energy efficiency standards contained within California Code of Regulations Title 24.

J. Additional Objective Standards Within Land Use Code and Specific Plans. Projects subject to this chapter must comply with all other applicable objective standards within this land use code and adopted policies of specific plans. (Ord. 927 § 16, 2024).

Housing Preservation-Condominium Conversion Restrictions

17.74.030 Condominiums and condominium conversion.

Condominiums and condominium conversions shall comply with the following requirements, and the limitations and standards in Section 17.42.065 (Condominium, stock cooperative, and other common interest projects) and the applicable sections of the Subdivision Map Act.

A. Condominiums. When a residential structure is proposed at the time of construction as a condominium, community apartment project, or stock cooperative, a tentative map for the project shall be filed in the same form, have the same contents and accompanying data and reports and shall be processed, approved or denied in the same manner in compliance with Chapter 17.71 (Tentative Map Filing and Processing).

Chapter 17.72 (Parcel Maps and Final Maps) of this title, determines whether a parcel or final map shall also be filed.

B. Condominium Conversions. A condominium conversion is the conversion of real property to a common interest development as defined by Section 1351 of the California Civil Code.

1. Approvals Required. A conversion shall require the approval of a tentative map, and parcel or final map, except where a parcel map, or tentative and final map are waived in compliance with Map Act Section 66428(b) or 66428.1, for the conversion of a mobilehome park. If a parcel map is waived, a tentative map shall still be required.

2. Approval of a tentative map allowing the conversion of rental units to ownership condominium units shall require the replacement of the rental units at a one-to-one ratio, where permitted by state law, as a condition of map approval. This one-toone unit replacement ratio is not required for condominium conversions where:
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a) A minimum of 90% of the condominium units are purchased by current tenants; or
b) 100% of the converted housing units are proposed to be deed restricted as affordable housing to households earning 120% of the Area Median Income (AMI) or less for a period of 55-years.

3. Application Filing and Processing. A tentative map for a condominium conversion shall be filed in the same form, have the same contents and accompanying data and reports and shall be processed, approved or disapproved in the same manner as set forth in Chapter 17.71 (Tentative Map Filing and Processing) of this title, except as otherwise provided by the following provisions of this section.

4. Application Contents. Condominium conversion applications shall include the same information and materials as tentative map applications, except for conversions of residential projects, which shall also include the following information and materials:
a. Tentative Map. The tentative map for a condominium, community apartment project, or the conversion of five or more existing dwelling units to a stock cooperative need not show the buildings or the manner in which the airspace above the property shown on the map are to be divided. However, the applicant shall provide an illustration of how subdivision will occur to enable verification of the accuracy of the legal descriptions on deeds for the transfer of ownership of the units and shall include a narrative description of the size and bedroom counts of the units proposed to be converted; b. Verification of Stock Cooperative Vote. If the development being converted to a condominium is a stock cooperative, the application shall also include verification of the vote required by Map Act Section 66452.10; c. Tenant Relocation Assistance Plan. A detailed plan that provides a first right of refusal to current tenants to purchase a unit at the same price offered to the general public; describes the tenant protections, benefits, and required relocation payments and moving assistance information to be given to each tenant; and includes the steps the applicant will take to ensure the successful relocation of each temporarily and/or permanently displaced tenant. The plan shall include additional measures, including assistance in locating comparable housing, assistance in locating a moving company, and payment to cover estimated moving costs, to assist special needs tenants, including senior citizens over the age of sixty-two, households with a handicapped person, and lower income households living with one or more minor children. Limited equity residential cooperatives which provide long-term affordability for the units proposed for conversion are exempt from this requirement. 167 of 545
d. Housing Stock Assessment. An analysis of the potential impact on the city’s housing supply and costs. The analysis shall provide adequate information for the city to determine whether the proposed condominium conversion would have a negative effect on the city’s multifamily rental housing supply and rental rates and shall identify, at a minimum:
i. Vacancy rates for multifamily housing by unit size,
ii. Vacancy rates for existing condominiums and townhomes in the city by unit size,
iii. Rental rates of multifamily units, by unit size, and the rental rates of the project proposed for conversion,
iv. Length of time existing for-sale condominiums in the city have been on the market, and
v. The number of multifamily apartment units, by unit size, that are in the city’s housing stock and the percentage of the city’s apartment stock, by unit size, that would be reduced by the
proposed condominium conversion.

4. Staff Report. The staff report on the tentative map for the condominium conversion (Section 17.74.020) shall be provided to the subdivider and each tenant of the subject property at least three days before any hearing or action on the tentative map by the commission or council.

5. Public Notice. The following notice shall be provided in addition to that required by Chapter 17.88 (Public Hearings) of this title:
a. Tenant Notice. The subdivider shall give notice to all existing or prospective tenants as set forth in Map Act Sections 66452.8 and 66452.9, and shall provide the department satisfactory proof that the notice was given; and b. Public Hearing Notice. Notice of the public hearing(s) on the tentative map shall be provided to all tenants of the subject property, as required by Map Act Section 66451.3.

6. Approval of Conversion, Required Findings.
a. Time limit, Stock Cooperatives. The approval or disapproval of the conversion of an existing building to a stock cooperative shall occur within one hundred twenty days of the application being found complete in compliance with Section 17.71.030 (Tentative map filing, initial processing) of this title.

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b. Conversion Findings, Residential Projects. Approval of a tentative or final map for a subdivision to be created from the conversion of residential real property into a condominium project, community apartment project or stock cooperative shall not be granted unless the findings set forth in Map Act Section 66427.1 are first made.

7. Completion of Conversion. The filing, approval and recordation of a parcel map or final map in compliance with Chapter 17.72 (Parcel Maps and Final Maps) shall be required to complete the subdivision process, except where a parcel map, or tentative and final map are waived for the conversion of a mobilehome park in compliance with Map Act Section 66428(b). (Ord. 854 § 2 (part), 2015; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh. A (part), 2004).

17.60.040 Application preparation and filing
Table 6-1
Planning Permit Review Authority
Role of Review Authority(1)
Type of Decision
Applicable
Land Use
Code Section
Design Review
Administration Director
Planning
Commission City Council
Administrative and Legislative
Interpretation 17.12 Decision(2) Appeal Appeal
Development Agreement 17.66 Recommend Recommend Decision General Plan Amendment Recommend Recommend Decision
Specific Plan Recommend Recommend Decision
Zoning Map Amendment 17.62.070 Recommend Recommend Decision Land Use Code Amendment 17.62.070 Recommend Recommend Decision Planning Permit/Development Approval
Preapplication Conference 17.60.040(A) Feedback
Zoning Clearance 17.62.020 Decision Appeal Appeal
Minor Use Permit (MUP) 17.62.050 Decision(2) Appeal Appeal Use Permit (UP) 17.62.050 Recommend Decision Appeal
Minor Variance 17.62.060 Decision(2) Appeal Appeal
Variance 17.62.060 Recommend Decision Appeal
Design Review – Single-family
dwelling or two-unit multifamily plex
(duplex) structure

17.62.040 Decision Appeal Appeal
Design Review – All other projects 17.62.040 Recommend Recommend Decision Appeal Limited Term Permit 17.62.030 Decision Appeal Appeal
Sign Permit or Master Sign Plan 17.38.030 Recommend Decision Appeal Appeal Master Sign Plan 17.38.030 Recommend Decision Appeal Appeal Tree Permit – Developed parcel 17.54 Decision Appeal Appeal Tree Permit – Undeveloped parcel 17.54 Recommend Recommend Decision Appeal Tree Permit – Native oak 17.54 Recommend Recommend Recommend Decision 169 of 545
Notes:
(1) "Recommend" means that the review authority makes a recommendation to a higher decisionmaking body; "Decision" means that the review authority makes the final decision on the matter; "Appeal" means that the review authority may consider and decide upon appeals to the decision of an earlier decisionmaking body, in compliance with Chapter 17.84 (Appeals). "Feedback" means that the director shall issue a letter addressing those issues outlined in subsection A of this section. (2) The director may defer action and refer the request to the commission, so that the commission may instead make the decision.
(Ord. 927 § 21, 2024; Ord. 915 § 14, 2022; Ord. 895 § 2(A) Exh; 2 (part), 2020; Ord. 885 § 2 Exh; A (part), 2019; Ord. 766 § 2 Exh; A (part), 2004)
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§ 17.60.070 Initial application review.

A. Review for Completeness. The director shall review each discretionary permit application or preliminary application (as defined by State law) for completeness and accuracy before it is accepted as being complete and officially filed. The director's determination of completeness shall be based on the city's list of required application contents (see Section 17.60.040(C) of this chapter), and any additional instructions provided to the applicant in any preapplication conference, and /or on the City website.

1. Notification of Applicant. As required by Government Code Section 65943, within thirty calendar days of a discretionary permit application or preliminary application filing, the applicant shall be informed in writing, either that the application is complete and has been accepted for processing, or that the application is incomplete and that additional information, specified in the director's letter, must be provided. a. When a discretionary permit application or preliminary application proposing a residential project is deemed complete, this project shall be considered to have “vested” the applicable development standards and required fees in place at the time the completeness determination is made.

2. Appeal of Determination. Where the director has determined that an application is incomplete, and the applicant believes that the application is complete and/or that the information requested by the director is not required, the applicant may appeal the determination in compliance with Chapter 17.84 (Appeals) of this title.

3. Time for Submittal of Additional Information. When an application is incomplete, the time used by the applicant to submit the required additional information shall not be considered part of the time within which the determination of completeness shall occur.

The time available to an applicant for submittal of additional information is limited by subsection (A)(4) of this section.

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application shall expire and be deemed withdrawn. The director, at the complete discretion of the City may grant one six-month extension if requested in writing by the applicant prior to the date of expiration. After the expiration of an application, project approval shall require the submittal of a new, complete application, together with all required deposits and/or fees.

5. Environmental Information. After an application has been accepted as complete, the director may require the applicant to submit additional information needed for the environmental review of the project in compliance with Section 17.60.080 (Environmental review) of this chapter.

Chapter 17.62 Permit Review and Decisions
Section 17.62.070 AMENDMENTS
A. Purpose. This section provides procedures for the amendment of the General Plan, this Zoning Code, and the Official Zoning Map whenever required by public necessity and general welfare.

B. Applicability, initiation, processing, notice, and hearing.

1. Applicability.
a. General Plan. A General Plan amendment may include revisions to text or diagrams.
b. Zoning Code. A Zoning Code amendment may modify any procedure, provision, regulation, requirement, or standard applicable to land use or development within the City.
c. Zoning Map. A Zoning Map amendment has the effect of rezoning property and/or moving a boundary between two zoning districts.
1a. A Zoning Code Map Amendment for housing projects is not required for consistency with the General Plan provided the proposed housing project is consistent with objective General Plan standards and criteria of the zoning consistent with the General Plan land use, as shown in Table 2-1, Zoning Districts.

2. Initiation of amendment. An amendment to the General Plan, this Zoning Code, or the Zoning Map shall be initiated by:
a. A resolution of the Council or Commission;
b. The filing of an amendment application with the Department by the owner or authorized agent of property for which the amendment is sought. If the property 171 of 545
is under more than one ownership, all of the owners or their authorized agents shall join in filing the application; or
c. A request from the Director, or City department other than Community Development, to the Commission, followed by the adoption of a motion by the Commission setting the matter for study, hearing, and recommendation to the Council.

3. Application requirements. An application for an amendment filed by a property owner or authorized agent in compliance with Subsection B.2.b, shall be filed in compliance with Chapter 17.60 (Permit Application Filing and Processing). The application shall be accompanied by the information identified in the Department handout for amendment applications. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required in Section 17.62.070 F. below.

4. Study of additional area. The Director, upon review of an application, or upon a motion by the Commission or Council for an amendment, may elect to include a larger area or additional land in the study of the General Plan or Zoning Map amendment request.

C. Public hearings required.

1. After the initial processing of a proposed amendment in compliance with Chapter

17.60 (Permit Application Filing and Processing) the Commission and Council shall each conduct at least one public hearing regarding the amendment.

2. Notice of the hearings shall be given in compliance with Chapter 17.88 (Public Hearings).

3. Failure of any person to receive notice of the hearings shall not invalidate a decision by the Commission or Council.

D. Commission action on amendments.

1. Action on amendments. A recommendation to the Council for the approval of a proposed amendment shall be by resolution, and carried by the affirmative vote of a majority of Commission members; otherwise the proposal shall be deemed denied.

2. Modification of amendments.
a. The Commission may modify a proposed amendment by changing the wording of a proposed text amendment or, in the case of a proposed General Plan or Zoning Map amendment, by reducing the area involved, or by recommending a more restrictive land use or zoning classification, as applicable. The term "more restrictive" means a lower density within an applicable category of residential, commercial, or industrial zoning classification. In no case shall a Commission 172 of 545
modification extend into another land use or zoning category without additional public notice of the Commission as an reconsideration. However, in keeping with the No-Net-Loss elements of state law, an existing residentially zoned parcel may not be rezoned to a less dense residential district without a requisite upzoning of a separate parcel to compensate for the loss in allowable residential units on the subject parcel.
b. The reasons for a modification to a proposed General Plan or Zoning Map amendment, along with a statement as to the initial proposal, shall be included in the recommendation to the Council.

3. Denial of amendment.
a. A Commission denial of a proposed amendment shall terminate the proceedings in the matter, and the action of the Commission shall be final, unless an appeal is filed with the City Clerk within 10 days of the date of Commission action, in compliance with Chapter 17.84 (Appeals).
b. However, in the case of an amendment proposed or initiated by the Council, the Commission shall forward its written recommendation for denial to the Council for its consideration within 60 days after the date of the opening of the public hearing.
c. Recommendation to the Council. A Commission recommendation to the Council for the approval, modified approval, or denial of an amendment in compliance with this Chapter shall be accompanied by a complete report of the Commission's action, including a summary of the hearing, its findings in support of the recommendation (based on the findings in Section 17.62.070 F. (Findings), a copy of the Commission resolution, and any other pertinent material or information that will assist the Council in making its final determination.

E. Council action on amendments.

1. Action to approve or deny. Upon receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Council shall approve, approve in modified form, or deny the proposed amendment, based on the findings identified below.
a. General Plan. If the Council votes to approve an amendment to the General Plan, the
Council shall do so by adopting a resolution.
b. Zoning Code or Zoning Map. If the Council votes to approve an amendment to this Zoning Code or the Zoning Map, the Council shall do so by adopting an ordinance.
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2. Substantive changes by Council. If the Council proposes to adopt a substantive change to the amendment not previously considered by the Commission during its hearings, the proposed substantive change shall be referred back to the Commission for its recommendation.

3. Non-substantive changes by the Council.
a. The Council may modify any proposed amendment by making non-substantive changes in the wording of the proposed General Plan or Zoning Map amendment, by reducing the area involved, considering the option of a mixed use classification, or by recommending a more restrictive land use or zoning classification, as applicable. The term "more restrictive" means a lower density within an applicable category of residential, commercial, or industrial zoning classification, and in no case shall a modification transcend into another category without re-noticing the Council's reconsideration.
b. Before taking the action, the Council may (at the Council discretion) refer the proposed non-substantive change to the Commission for a written recommendation.
c. In this case, the Commission meeting need not be held as a public hearing and the results shall reported back to the Council within 60 days after the date of Council referral, or the Council shall be deemed to have approved the proposed non-substantive changes.

F. Findings.

An amendment to the General Plan, this Zoning Code, or the Zoning Map may be approved only if all of the following findings are made, as applicable to the type of amendment.

1. Findings for General Plan amendments.
a. The proposed amendment ensures and maintains internal consistency with the goals
and policies of all elements of the General Plan;
b. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City;
c. The site is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested and/or anticipated land use developments; and
d. The proposed amendment is consistent with no-net-loss provisions and will not reduce the residential density of the parcel without a concurrent and off-setting increase in density being at alternate location.
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e. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

2. Findings for Zoning Code/Map amendments.
a. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of all elements of the General Plan, and any applicable specific plan; b. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City; and
c. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
d. Additional finding for Zoning Code amendments: The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code. e. Additional finding for Zoning Map amendments: The site is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested zoning designations and anticipated land uses/developments.
f. Additional finding for Zoning Map amendments: The proposed amendment is consistent with no-net-loss provisions and will not reduce the residential density of the parcel without a concurrent and off-setting increase in density at an alternate location.

G. Prezoning.

1. Applicability. An unincorporated property within the City's urban boundary may be prezoned to the zoning district that would apply to the property in the event of subsequent annexation to the City.
a. A prezoning shall be accomplished by ordinance, and shall be initiated, processed, and
approved or denied in the same manner as provided for Zoning Map amendments for property located within the City.
b. Upon the effective date of annexation of property which has been prezoned in compliance with this Section, the zoning designation shall become the official zoning designation for the property and shall be so designated on the Official Zoning Map.
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2. Commission recommendation. The Commission shall make a written recommendation to the Council whether to approve, approve in modified form, or deny the proposed prezoning, based on the findings contained above.

3. Council's action on prezoning.
a. Upon receipt of the Commission's recommendation, the Council shall approve, approve in modified form, or deny the proposed prezoning based on the findings contained above.
b. If the Council proposes to adopt a substantial modification to the prezoning not previously considered by the Commission during its hearings, the proposed modification shall be first referred back to the Commission for its recommendation.

Housing Production-Streamlined Entitlement Process
§ 17.64.080 Permit time limits, extensions, and expiration.

A. Time Limits.

1. Unless a condition of approval or other provision of this land use code establishes a different time limit, any permit or approval not exercised within two 2.5 years (30 months) of approval shall expire and become void, except where an extension of time is approved in compliance with subsection B of this section.

Housing Production-Streamlined Entitlement Process

7.88.040 Hearing procedure.

A. Conduct of Hearing. Each hearing shall be conducted in compliance with rules of procedure adopted by the council for the applicable review authority.

B. Continued Hearing. A hearing may be continued. Continuance may occur without further public notice if the hearing body announces the date, time, and place to which the hearing will be continued prior to the adjournment or recess of the hearing. Public notice of the continued hearing shall be provided in compliance with this chapter if the review authority continues the hearing to a date uncertain. For any matter being considered at a hearing in compliance with this land use code, a hearing body may announce a tentative decision, and defer their action on a final decision until appropriate findings and/or conditions of approval have been prepared.

C. Hearing limits for residential projects. Final action to approve or deny any residential projects must be decided with a maximum of five public hearings as defined by State law.

Definitions
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"Antique or collectible store" means a retail store that sells antiques, curios, vintage clothing and other items, gifts and souvenirs, and collectible items including sports cards and comic books. A store that primarily sells books is included under "General retail." Does not include stores selling other types of secondhand items, (e.g., clothing), which are instead included in the definition of "Secondhand store." “Curb Demand Management” means the practice of actively monitoring and regulating the various uses of curb space in a city, aiming to optimize its allocation and prioritize different demands like parking, loading zones, bike sharing, ride-hailing pick-ups, electric vehicle charging and deliveries, to ensure efficient mobility and access for all users while considering factors like traffic flow and safety. “Curb Extension” means a widening of the sidewalk into the parking and/or travel lane to visually and/or physically narrow the roadway. Curb extensions may be utilized to provide numerous street enhancements including safer, shorter and more visible pedestrian crossings; increased space for street furniture, plantings, and other amenities; narrowing the road width and/or tightening the intersection curb raii (slowing automotive turning movements). Curb extensions have multiple applications and may be segmented into various sub-categories, ranging from traffic calming to bus bulbs and midblock crossings.
"Demolition" means the decimating, razing, ruining, tearing down or wrecking of any facility, structure, pavement or building, whether in whole or in part, whether interior or exterior.
“Emergency Vehicle Access (EVA)” means a roadway or other surface that provides access for emergency vehicles to reach a building, facility, or other area. This includes fire lanes, parking lot lanes, and public or private streets. “Floor Area Ratio (FAR)” means the relationship between the total amount of usable floor area of a building and the total area of the lot/parcel. The Plan uses FAR for commercial development, with a range from 1.0-3.0 FAR allowed. “Microdistillery” means a small scale distillery that produces beverage-grade alcohol in relatively small quantities, often through single-batch processes. Sale of beverages for off-site consumption is also permitted in keeping with the regulations of the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF).

Production quantity is limited to 10,000 cases of beverages (all beverage types combined) annually. May include the distribution of beverages for consumption at other sites.
“Micromobility” means a range of small, lightweight vehicles operating at speeds typically, below 25 km/h and driven by users personally. Micromobility devices include bicycles, e-bikes, electric scooters, electric skateboards, shared bicycles, and similar modes of transportation.
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“Microtransit” means a technology-enabled private multi-passenger transportation services that serve passengers often using dynamically generated routes, and may expect passengers to make their way to and from common pick-up or drop-off points.

Vehicles can range from large SUVs to vans to shuttle buses, providing transit-like service but on a smaller, more flexible scale.
“Mobility Hub” means an area serving as a community anchor providing a welcoming environment that enables travelers of all backgrounds to access multiple transportation options and supportive amenities. Built on the backbone of frequent and high-capacity transit, mobility hubs offer a safe, comfortable, convenient, and accessible space to seamlessly transfer across different travel modes micromobility, ride share, personal automobiles and transit, which include
supportive amenities designed and incorporated into a cohesive space. “Objective Design and Development Standards (ODDS)” means standards that apply to the design and build out of parcels including multifamily and mixed-use development. “Parking Management Plan” means a set of strategies, policies and regulations to manage parking demand and supply in a specific area. The goal of the plan shall be to maximize the efficiency of parking resources and minimize impacts on surrounding properties and uses. Parking management plans focus on a variety of needs, including space usage, access control, occupancy, layout, circulation, allocation, and violation management. Key elements include analysis of current and future needs, traffic flow strategies (like signage and designated zones), technology and physical design solutions such as speed humps and line markings.
“Personal services” mean establishments providing nonmedical services to individuals as a primary use. Examples of these uses include:

1. Barber and beauty shops;

2. Clothing rental;

3. Dry cleaning pick-up stores with limited equipment;

4. Home electronics and small appliance repair;

5. Laundromats (self-service laundries);

6. Locksmiths;

7. Massage (licensed, therapeutic, nonsexual);

8. Pet grooming with no boarding;
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9. Shoe repair shops;

10. Tailors;

11. Tanning salons;

12. Tattoo and body piercing services.
“Personal services – Restricted” means personal services that may tend to have a blighting and/or deteriorating effect upon surrounding areas and which may need to be dispersed to minimize their adverse impacts. Examples of these uses include:

1. Check cashing stores;

2. Fortune tellers;

3. Palm and card readers;

4. Pawnshops;

5. Psychics;

6. Spas and hot tubs for hourly rental;

7. Tattoo and body piercing services.
“Retail tobacco store” means a retail store utilized primarily for the sale of tobacco products and tobacco accessories and for which the sale of other products is merely incidental.
“Tobacco product” means any substance containing tobacco or nicotine that is intended for human consumption, whether smoked, heated, chewed, absorbed, dissolved, inhaled, snorted, sniffed or ingested by any other means, including, but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipe tobacco, snuff and chewing tobacco. “Tobacco product” also means any electronic device that delivers nicotine or other substances to the person inhaling from the device, including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, cigar, pipe, or hookah. Tobacco product does not include any cessation product specifically approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration for use in treating nicotine or tobacco dependence.
“Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC)” policies means standards that apply to the design and build out of parcels including multifamily and mixed-use development located within one half-mile of the SMART Train station. 179 of 545
“Transportation Demand Management (TDM)” means a set of transportation strategies aimed at providing travelers with travel choices, such as route, time of travel and mode.

In the broadest sense, demand management is defined as providing travelers with effective choices to improve travel reliability and policy measures to reflect the true cost of driving, such as congestion pricing, VMT charging and parking management/pricing. “Zoning Code” means a set of specific local rules that dictates how land in a specific area can be used and developed.
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1 Noah Housh
From: Rachel Russell <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, November 3, 2025 10:50 AM
To: Noah Housh
Subject: Santero Way and TOC Rezoning Ordinance
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Good Morning Noah,
I received the notice of a public hearing regarding Santero Way and TOC Rezoning ordinance.

I'll be on vacation when the meeting takes place so I wanted to provide my stance / comments below:
• I do not support this ordinance. I purchased my home on Santero Way four years ago and would like to enjoy it for years to come. Just because I can't afford to live in a standalone home in a neighborhood with a driveway and street parking for guests, doesn't mean I should be stuffed into a high density neighborhood.

1. If I wanted to live in a dense city like San Francisco or New York, I'd live in those cities. The neighborhoods surrounding the SMART Train are already dense enough, with barely enough parking for the renters or owners that live there.

2. I lived in a 2-bedroom apartment with a roommate at the Willow Creek apartment complex in Rohnert Park for years. It doesn't have any street parking, based on the location of the complex.

When new ownership decided that they wanted all of the units filled, my roommate sometimes struggled to find parking and she was paying to live there. There isn't a parking garage or 24 hour parking anywhere in Rohnert Park or Cotati, so there isn't even an option for people to stay over when parking is full. Now, that same roommate and I pay a mortgage on Santero Way. Luckily, we can fit both of our vehicles in the garage and when we have visitors, they can currently find a place to park.

3. I know that there are plans in the future to build an apartment complex across the street, which will increase the density of the area to the MAX. Hardly anybody can afford living on their own, so there will likely be multiple vehicles per apartment. This will impact parking for the residents of Santero Way. There are multiple undeveloped parcels of land at both ends of Santero Way, which is extremely concerning, because we don't have control over what gets developed there. If they are developed into apartments, then the traffic on Santero and the lack of parking will mirror that of my Willow Creek apartment; except this time I can't just decide to move.

4. Increasing density makes the area more dangerous during emergencies. The physical street of Santero Way is too narrow; it barely allows for cars to pass by each other. This has been a safety concern of mine, having lived through the major fire emergencies in Sonoma County. People won't be running to the SMART train station if there is a fire or earthquake; they'll try to leave by car and the way that development is happening around Santero Way, it makes getting out of the area much more challenging.

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2 Appreciatively,
Rachel Russell
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To the Cotati City Planning Commitee,
My name is Evan Wilson. I am a husband and father of two young girls, 1 and 4 years old. I am a muralist, fine artist, tattooer, and owner of Redtail Tattoo Studio and Gallery, Cotati’s only tattoo shop. In April 2023, after Donnie Irish closed Cotati Tattoo during the pandemic, my family and I decided to take on the task of updating and renovating the space to meet a more contemporary expectation of what the experience of tattooing and art could be. This was not because we loved the building, loved the location, or loved the thought of spending nearly $20,000 fixing and updating the space, but because we love tattooing and what it has brought our family, and believe in the importance of art and culture in the community we are raising our family in. Our humble little space located in the Cotati Crossroads complex between Ole Times Barbershop and the Jelly Donut is the only storefront in Cotati that could be legally tattooed in.

This is due to the zoning law that was passed in the 90’s that categorizes tattooing as ‘blight,’ which feels as outdated as the Satanic Panic and sub-prime mortgage loans.

We actually turned down the opportunity to lease our current space several times because of the size and necessary remodeling that was required to bring the space up to code. But, after the Shami Realty group offered us free rent for a couple of months to fix the place up, we decided to take a risk and go for it. I quite literally poured my blood and sweat into that space, doing nearly all the work myself between tattooing appointments in Sebastopol and picking my child up from daycare, and then returning after putting her to bed to work late into the night. I am still paying off the debt I accrued during that period, but feel like the financial burden has been far-outweighed by the freedom and sense of community the space has given us. We highly encourage any of our community leadership to come by the shop and see what we have built.

So, why am I advocating for unrestricted access to opening tattoo shops in Cotati? Common sense would say that I am foolish for rocking the boat and wanting to open up the opportunity for competition, and that having the only shop in Cotati is great for business. But, money is not the reason I tattoo and make art. I do it because it is who I am in the world, and I want to share the magic of art and tattooing with my community. Also, our current space can barely fit three tattooers with less than comfortable amounts of space per artist, and we are already feeling like we are outgrowing the space after 2 years of being open.

For our business to stay in Cotati for the long term, changing this zoning law is imperative.

Although our bills for the shop are paid every month and our lives are as comfortable as anyone’s during this current economic downturn, I have no desire to continue being “that one shop in Cotati” that is considered an afterthought to tattooing in Sonoma County. My friends and peers in Petaluma, Sebastopol, Rohnert Park and Santa Rosa have all been able to secure beautiful, spacious accommodations to open tattoo spaces that not only meet the tattoo needs of their community, but also act as cultural hubs for their community, hosting art events, nonprofit benefits, and daily doses of tattoo magic that transform people from the outside in. Even Occidental has a tattoo shop on its main strip, while tattooing in Cotati stays quietly on the outskirts in a less than 700 square foot hallway of a storefront, sharing a door and AC unit with the barbershop next door.
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If this zoning law were changed, and we were able to move to a more prominent and spacious accommodation, we could fully realize the potential of our endeavors. We want to bring business, art and culture to our Cotati community, and we think we could attract all of that and more. Both tattooing as an industry as well as society’s acceptance of tattoos has changed dramatically since the 90s, and tattooing is now considered a viable career for more than just the ‘sailors and criminals’ it was reserved for when I first started tattooing over 15 years ago. I know for a fact that members of our community leadership have tattoos. I regularly talk to young people who want to tattoo as their career. If tattooing were allowed to thrive in Cotati, I believe it could truly bring a myriad of benefits to the community at large.

We want to make sure that our community has a space where they feel comfortable and respected when their bodies are being decorated. We want to provide a space where anyone over the age of 18 can have access to tattooing at the highest level of cleanliness, technique and artistry. We want to expand our gallery so that we can continue to host new, thoughtprovoking art shows that inspire and support local artists and non-profits. We want to foster creative outlets so that when our daughters get older, they might think of the amazing artistic experiences they had in Cotati and use them to inspire their futures.

Hopefully you all agree that these benefits to our community far outweigh any fear of ‘blight’ brought by this art form which has existed for longer than written history, and that we love for its magic, and for what it has provided for our family and community.

Thank you for your time and consideration,
Evan Wilson and the Redtail Tattoo Family
8573 Gravenstein Hwy, Cotati, CA
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City of Cotati
Sonoma County, California
________________________________________________________________ 201 W. Sierra Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 | (707) 792-4600 | www.cotaticity.gov | @cityofcotati Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) and Santero Way Rezoning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the TOC Rezoning project?
The TOC Rezoning Project is a proposal to change the zoning rules on certain properties within a ½ mile of the SMART train station with the goal to intensify land uses on these properties. This “intensification” is required to implement the following development standards:

Residential Density of 25-35 units per acre
Commercial Floor Area Ratio (F.A.R.) of 1.0-3.0
Parking maximum 1.5 spaces per residential unit and 4 spaces per 1000 commercial square feet Implementation of a number of policies regarding housing Protection, Production and Preservation (The Three P’s of Housing)

2. Why is the City doing this project?
The project is being initiated due to changes in the One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) requirements, which is one of the primary funding sources for City infrastructure improvements. Future OBAG funding cycles will prioritize investments in transit station areas and jurisdictions which are compliant with the TOC Policy. To ensure eligibility for OBAG funding and any other funding that may be linked to TOC Policy compliance, jurisdictions are being directed to demonstrate compliance prior to adoption of OBAG 4 (expected in 2026). The TOC land use policies are based on the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) Plan Bay Area 2050, the region’s long-range plan for transportation, housing, the economy and the environment. More information on the MTC Plan Bay Area 2050 and the Transit Oriented (TOC) Policy can be found on the MTC website https://mtc.ca.gov/planning/land-use/transitoriented-communities-toc-policy.

3. Will the project impact my home or residential property? Generally, properties currently developed with a residential unit (or units) may be exempted from the TOC policy changes, and the City intends to exempt all properties currently developed with homes, unless a property is specifically requested to be added. Properties along Santero Way (including those developed with homes) are being included in the rezoning for the Santero Way neighborhood, as they are part of the Santero Way Specific Plan and have already been included in these unique transit oriented land use regulations.

4. Will the project impact my commercial property?
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City of Cotati
Sonoma County, California
________________________________________________________________ 201 W. Sierra Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 | (707) 792-4600 | www.cotaticity.gov | @cityofcotati Yes, all properties currently zoned for commercial uses are proposed to be included in the TOC Rezoning. This would allow residential uses to be built along the existing commercial uses, and/or more commercial square footage to be constructed.

5. What Properties are being included in the Rezoning?
Only properties within the half-mile radius of the SMART station are being considered for re-zoning to incorporate the TOC density and parking allowances. Of these properties, nearly all of them which are currently developed with residential units are being exempted from the proposed changes. This exemption will maintain the current zoning regulations and land use allowances on these properties currently developed with existing homes. Some of the parking and other housing supportive policies are proposed for implementation city-wide, primarily to ensure clear administrative guidance and application of these updated policies. In some instances, implementation of these changes are also seen as implementing prior commitments made by the City, including in the adopted Housing Element and fiscal year workplan for the Community Development Department.

6. What does all this really mean?
These proposed changes will not affect the current use of the properties proposed to be included but they will affect any future redevelopment by allowing more homes and/or commercial buildings to be constructed and more types of commercial activities to occur on these sites.

Cotati Projects in Progress Page
https://ca-cotati.civicplus.com/228/Projects-in-Progress Project Summary
https://ca-cotati.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2742/TOC-Rezoning-Project-Summary?bidId= TOC Parcel Map
https://ca-cotati.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2743/TOC-Parcels-Map?bidId= MTC TOC Policy Summary
https://ca-cotati.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2744/MTC-TOC-Policy-Analysis?bidId= MTC TOC Policy Overview
https://ca-cotati.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/2745/MTC-TOC-Policy-Overview_October2024?bidId= Additional Questions or Concerns?
Contact:

Noah Housh
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City of Cotati
Sonoma County, California
________________________________________________________________ 201 W. Sierra Ave, Cotati, CA 94931 | (707) 792-4600 | www.cotaticity.gov | @cityofcotati Community Development Director
City of Cotati
707-665-3635
[email protected]
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Santero Way (SW) and Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) Rezoning Parcels Parcels outside the ½ mile radius are not included in the re-zoning Transit Oriented Communities (TOC)
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Draft Transit-Oriented Communities (TOC) Policy
Evaluation Criteria
April 2025
Credit: Karl Nielsen
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Agenda
• TOC Policy Background
• Evaluation Approach
• Details of Draft Holistic Scorecard
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TOC Policy Background
• TOC Policy (MTC Reso 4530) adopted in Sep. 2022.
• Applies to area within half-mile of existing and
planned stops/stations served by rail, light rail, BRT, and ferries.
• Program Goals:
• Increase density for office and housing
development, prioritizing affordable housing.
• Prioritize bus transit, active transportation, and
shared mobility.
• Support and build partnerships to create equitable
transit-oriented communities.

Key Goal: To implement strategies of Plan Bay
Area 2050 over several cycles Map available via TOC Policy web page 3 191 of 545
TOC Policy Implementation To Date
2023 – Present
250+ meetings
with stakeholders,
including 175+
providing direct
support to
jurisdiction staff
Summer 2024
Submission Portal

1.0 launched to
assist with Density
Calculations
Fall 2024
Released Final
Administrative
Guidance detailing
policy component
requirements
Winter 2025
$60 million in
planning and
capital funding
awarded to
support local TOC
implementation
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Policy Components Overview
The TOC policy has four primary components
Density
4 standards
Housing
7 standards
Parking
9 standards
Station
Access
4 standards
Those components are further divided into specific standards 5 193 of 545
Scoring Approach
As proposed, One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) 4 will evaluate compliance at the jurisdiction level Individual
Standard
Score
Overall
Component
Score
Station
Area
Score
Not Compliant
Level 3
Partially
Compliant
Level 2
Fully
Compliant
Level 1
6 A jurisdiction’s
compliance level
will likely inform
funding eligibility
for OBAG 4
Jurisdiction
Score
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Scoring Philosophy & Approach
I Inclusive – Recognizing diverse challenges across communities M Measurable – Ensuring clear evaluation and consistency P Progress-Oriented – Emphasizing improvement not perfection A Adaptive – Usable across funding cycles with room for growth C Clear – Limiting grey area for objectivity and transparency T Targeted – Focusing on meaningful, high-impact outcomes 7 195 of 545
Holistic Scorecard – Key Features
A detailed, weighted scoring system that evaluates compliance across all policy areas with granularity, offering a transparent method for tracking over time.

Density
25 points
Housing
25 points
Parking
25 points
Station
Access
25 points
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Holistic Scorecard – Density
The Density Policy Component has four (4) standards totaling 25 points Minimum
Residential
Density
8 points
Maximum
Residential
Density
8 points
Minimum
Commercial
Office FAR
4 points
Maximum
Commercial
Office FAR
5 points
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Holistic Scorecard – Density Flexibility
To increase flexibility, each standard can be broken into a spectrum of compliance For example, minimum residential density includes standards for each TOC area Tier Minimum
Residential
Density
Point Range Tier 1
Full – 8 points 100 du/a
Substantial – 6 points 85 du/a
Partial – 4 points 75 du/a
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Holistic Scorecard – Housing
The Housing Policy Component has four (4) standards totaling 25 points Production
Policies (2)
8 points
Preservation
Policies (2)
8 points
Protection
Policies (2)
8 points
Commercial
Stabilization (1)
1 point
Applies a weight to each standard that reflects regional priorities and impact 11 199 of 545
Holistic Scorecard – Housing Flexibility
The Housing component has a menu of flexible options, so a point range is less granular Production
Policies
Point Range Action
Full – 8 points Two (2) Production Policies that
meet all Requirements
Partial – 4 points One (1) Production Policy that
meets all requirements
12 200 of 545
Holistic Scorecard – Parking
The Parking Policy Component has six (6) standards totaling 25 points Auto MIN
(2)
4 points
Auto MAX
(2)
12 points
Bicycle MIN
(2)
6 points
Unbundled
Parking
1 point
Shared
Parking
1 point
Parking
Mgmt
1 points
Applies a weight to each standard that reflects regional priorities and impact 13 201 of 545
Holistic Scorecard – Parking Flexibility
To increase flexibility, each standard can be broken into a spectrum of compliance Auto
Maximum –
Residential
Point Range Tier 1
Full – 6 points 0.375 Maximum Ratio
Substantial – 4 points 0.4 Maximum Ratio
Partial – 2 points 0.5 Maximum Ratio
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Holistic Scorecard – Station Access
The Station Access Policy Component has four (4) standards totaling 25 points Complete Streets
Policy
3 points
Active
Transportation
Network Projects
7 points
Access Gap
Analysis
8 points
Mobility Hub Plan
7 points
Applies a weight to each standard that reflects regional priorities and impact 15 203 of 545
Holistic Scorecard - Example Jurisdiction X
Density – 13
• Maximum
Residential
Density
• Maximum
Commercial
Density
Housing – 9
• 1 Production
• 1 Preservation
• Commercial
Stabilization
Parking – 12
• No Parking Minimums
• Bike Parking
Minimums
• Shared Parking
• Parking Mgmt. Policy
Station Access – 10
• Complete Streets
Policy
• Mobility Hub Plan
Total
44 points
0 – 39
Not Compliant
40 – 84
Partially Compliant
85 +
Fully Compliant
16 204 of 545
Timeline for Engagement
• April 2025 – Meetings with stakeholders (planning directors, public works, County Transportation Agencies)
• May 2025 – MTC Planning Committee/ABAG Administrative Committee • Spring 2025 – Technical assistance (model ordinances, implementation guides), consultant contract to support jurisdiction compliance • Summer 2025 – Continued engagement, refinement of evaluation framework based on feedback
• Fall 2025 – Presentation of proposed final framework to MTC and ABAG committees for consideration
• Early 2026 – Submission deadline for TOC Compliance 205 of 545

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Cotati City CouncilDecember 9, 2025

Cotati City Council
December 9, 2025