City Council
Public Hearing on Code Update
Ordinance
Community Development
Department
August 11, 2026
Background
Periodic minor Code updates or “clean up”
are needed to:
Correct errors and inconsistencies
Streamline permitting processes
Clarify regulations
Ensure consistency with state law
Updates are in the form of a code amendment
ordinance
Proposed changes to CMC
Section 3.42.040
Annual CPI adjustment for City fee
schedule=consistent date (Feb) each year
Section 17.22.020, Table 2-4
Corrects errors in reference to applicable
objective design standards for multifamily
10+ and multifamily plex
Proposed changes to CMC
Section 17.24.020, Table 2-4
Adds zoning standards for TOC zoning, left out
during TOC adoption
Section 17.30.030, Table 3-2
Clarifies that relief from any of the fence
height standards may be requested by
MUP/ADR
Proposed changes to CMC
Section 17.36.090--Parking
Adds provision for up to 25% compact
parking spaces-typical among local cities
Section 17.36.100--Driveways
Adds minimum 30’ off street driveway
length for gated properties
Emergency and service access out of public
ROW
Proposed changes to CMC
Sections 17.39.030 and 17.39.040
Objective design standards for multifamily
10+ and multifamily plex
Adds relief from 3+ story setback
requirement as needed to meet
minimum densities
Add clarifying language regarding trash
receptacle screening
Proposed changes to CMC
Section 17.44.040
Telecommunications facility application
requirements
Adds requirement for RF exposure report
as required by FCC
Planning Commission Recommendation
Public hearing on July 20
Recommended Council adoption of
ordinance
Staff Recommendation
The Community Development Department
recommends that the City Council adopt an
ordinance amending several chapters and sections
of the Cotati Municipal Code to correct errors and
streamline permitting processes.
Questions?