GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 10-19-26 Page 1 of 5 “Our purpose isto continuously enhance our community’s vitality and overall quality of life. We are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective municipal services and forming productive partnerships with our residents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and are guided by a clear vision, values, and meaningful objectives.” The Public is encouraged to attend and participate in person. Comments from the public on agenda items will be accepted until 4 pm on October 19, 2026, via email to [email protected] or via the payment/document drop box at Gridley City Hall and will be conveyed to the Council for consideration.
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CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Farr
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE – Councilmember Calderon
PROCLAMATION
• Domestic Violence Awareness Month 2026 Proclamation (Councilmember Sanchez) • Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2026 Proclamation (Councilmember Sanchez) INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES - None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM - Members of the public may address the City Council on matters not listed on the agenda. The City Council may not discuss nor take action on any community participation item brought forward by a member of the community. Comments are requested to be limited to three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
City Council review and approval of City Council minutes Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated October 5th, 2026 Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Monday, October 19th, 2026; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 10-19-26 Page 2 of 5 b. Approve special City Council meeting minutes dated September 15th, 2026
2. Ordinance No. 851-2026
Second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 851-2026: Amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Gridley Municipal Code to implement the 2022–2030 Housing Element Recommended Action(s):
a. Adopt Ordinance 851-2026 by reading of title only, waiving the full reading
3. Ordinance No. 852-2026
Second reading by title only and adoption of Ordinance No. 851-2026: Amendment to Title 17 (Zoning) of the Gridley Municipal Code to implement the 2022–2030 Housing Element Recommended Action(s):
a. Adopt Ordinance 851-2026 by reading of title only, waiving the full reading
4. City Council and Commission Code of Conduct Handbook City Council to consider adoption of City Council and Commission Code of Conduct handbook
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve and adopt City Council and Commission Code of Conduct Handbook
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
5. Animal Control Services for the City of Biggs
The City Council to review the proposed Agreement for Animal Control Services between the City of Biggs and the City of Gridley from the date of execution through June 30, 2030 Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Agreement for Animal Control Services between the City of Biggs and the City of Gridley from the date of execution through June 30, 2030
6. Annual Review of City Ordinance 838-2022
City Council to conduct the annual review of Ord. No. 838-2022 Gridley Police Department Policy #706 and Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2025 and Inventory for 2026
Recommended Action(s):
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 10-19-26 Page 3 of 5 a. Receive and review City Ordinance 838-2022, Gridley Police Department Policy #706, and the Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2025 and Inventory for 2026; and
b. Approve the continued use of military equipment in accordance with the existing Ordinance No. 838-2022 and Gridley Police Department Policy #706
7. Quitclaim of a Portion of Cherry Street Right-of-Way (Parcel 042125-1) to Caltrans City Council to review a Quitclaim Deed conveying to the State of California, Department of Transportation (Caltrans), the City’s right, title, and interest in an approximately 242- square-foot portion of the Cherry Street public right-of-way.
Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve Resolution No. 2026-R-040: A Resolution authorizing the execution of quitclaim deed conveying a portion of the Cherry St. right-of-way (Parcel 04212501) to the State of California, Department of Transportation; and b. Authorize the City Administrator to execute the deed and all necessary documents necessary to complete the conveyance
8. Cherry St. & Fairview Dr. CMAQ Projects – Release of Design RFPs City Council to receive an update on the $508,000 in federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) funding secured for the Cherry Street Sidewalk Improvements and Fairview Drive Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements projects
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive this report on the $508,000 in federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program funding secured for the Cherry Street Sidewalk Improvements Project and the Fairview Drive Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements Project.
b. Authorize staff to release two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for design services, one for each project, in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM)
INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
9. Butte Water District Lateral 4 Canal Piping
City Council to receive an update on the proposed Butte Water District Lateral 4 Canal piping project, including the proposed pipeline alignment across City property reserved for the future Washington Street extension and a potential exchange of property interests.
Recommended Action(s):
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 10-19-26 Page 4 of 5 a. No formal action necessary
10. 110 Virginia St. and 390 Virginia St. Property Abatements City Council to receive informational report regarding the properties currently under City receivership
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive City Attorney informational update.
b. Provide feedback and direction to staff on priorities and next steps.
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS - Brief reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the Mayor and City Council members, if any.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS - Brief updates and reports on conferences, seminars, and meetings attended by the City Administrator, if any.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
• Police Department Quarterly Report
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Master Fee Schedule Study Session 10/23/2026
Quarterly Investment Update 11/2/2026
Budget Policy 11/2/2026
Quarterly Grants Update 11/2/2026
SPP Grant Resolution 11/16/2026
Firework Ordinance Introduction 11/16/2026
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT – adjourning to a regular meeting on November 2nd, 2026.
NOTE 1: POSTING OF AGENDA- This agenda was posted on the public bulletin board at City Hall at or before 6:00 p.m., October 16th, 2026. This agenda along with all attachments is available for public viewing online at www.gridley.ca.us and at the Administration Counter in City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA.
NOTE 2: REGARDING UNSCHEDULED MATTERS – In accordance with state law, it shall be the policy of this Council that no action shall be taken on any item presented during the public forum or on unscheduled matters unless the Council, by majority vote, determines that an emergency situation GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AGENDA: Regular Meeting of 10-19-26 Page 5 of 5 exists, or, unless the Council by a two-thirds vote finds that the need to take action arose subsequent to the posting of this agenda.
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH 2026 PROCLAMATION
OCTOBER 2026
WHEREAS, domestic violence is a serious public health and community safety issue that affects individuals and families of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life; and WHEREAS, domestic violence may take many forms, including physical, emotional, psychological, sexual, and financial abuse, and its effects can extend beyond survivors to children, families, and the broader community; and
WHEREAS, raising awareness about domestic violence is essential to breaking the cycle of abuse, challenging harmful misconceptions, reducing stigma, and encouraging survivors to seek support and assistance; and
WHEREAS, survivors of domestic violence deserve to be treated with dignity, compassion, and respect, and should have access to the resources and services necessary to promote their safety, healing, and independence; and
WHEREAS, community organizations, advocates, law enforcement, service providers, and concerned residents play an important role in preventing domestic violence, supporting survivors, and fostering safe and healthy relationships; and
WHEREAS, the City of Gridley recognizes the importance of standing with survivors, honoring those who have lost their lives to domestic violence, and encouraging community members to learn about available resources and take action to prevent abuse.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Gridley hereby proclaims October 2026 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and encourages all residents to join in raising awareness, supporting survivors, promoting healthy relationships, and working together to build a safer and more compassionate community.
PROCLAIMED this 19th day of October 2026, by the City Council of the City of Gridley, California. _______________________________________
Michael W. Farr, Mayor
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH 2026 PROCLAMATION
OCTOBER 2026
WHEREAS, since October 1985, communities across the nation have united to raise awareness of breast cancer, support those affected by the disease, and promote education, engagement, and action; and WHEREAS, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women, and increasing awareness, promoting early detection, and ensuring access to timely, high-quality care are essential to improving outcomes; and although less common, men can also develop breast cancer; and WHEREAS, approximately one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer during her lifetime, and men face a lifetime risk of approximately one in 755; and WHEREAS, healthcare organizations, patient advocates, community-based organizations, and residents play an important role in raising awareness, reducing stigma, and supporting individuals affected by breast cancer, including patients, survivors, and their families; and WHEREAS, education and awareness empower individuals to recognize potential warning signs, make informed decisions about their health, and seek appropriate medical care.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED, that the City Council of the City of Gridley hereby proclaims October 2026 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourages all residents to join in raising awareness, learning the warning signs of breast cancer, discussing appropriate screening with their healthcare providers, and taking proactive steps to protect their breast health.
PROCLAIMED this 19th day of October 2026, by the City Council of the City of Gridley, California.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Special Meeting of 9-15-26 Page 1 of 2 “Our purpose isto continuously enhance our community’s vitality and overall quality of life. We are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective municipal services and forming productive partnerships with our residents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and are guided by a clear vision, values, and meaningful objectives.”
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farr called the meeting to order at 1:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson, Sanchez
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Landon Little, Deputy City Attorney
Miguel Chavez, Assistant Finance Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
Jason Dyer, Fire Chief
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
The community forum was opened and seeing as no one was present to speak, was closed.
CONSENT AGENDA – None
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION – None
STUDY SESSION
1. Master Fee Schedule – Council Study Session
City Council to receive a presentation and discuss the proposed Master Fee Schedule Recommended Action(s):
a. Provide staff with recommendations related to the Master Fee Schedule The City Council received a presentation and conducted a thorough discussion regarding the proposed Master Fee Schedule. Council requested a follow-up series of study sessions to review Gridley City Council – Special Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, September 15, 2026; 1:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Special Meeting of 9-15-26 Page 2 of 2 the proposed fees in greater detail, organized by department, and provide staff with recommendations.
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourned to the regular meeting on September 21, 2026.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-5-26 Page 1 of 4 “Our purpose isto continuously enhance our community’s vitality and overall quality of life. We are committed to providing high quality, cost-effective municipal services and forming productive partnerships with our residents and regional organizations. We collectively develop, share, and are guided by a clear vision, values, and meaningful objectives.”
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Farr called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: Roberts, Calderon, Farr, Johnson, Sanchez
Absent: None
Arriving after roll call: None
Staff Present: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Todd Farr, Police Chief
Landon Little, Deputy City Attorney
Miguel Chavez, Assistant Finance Director
Jerry Cox, Public Works Director
Jason Dyer, Fire Chief
Carmen Santana, Deputy City Clerk
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Councilmember Sanchez led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PROCLAMATION – None
INTRODUCTION OF NEW OR PROMOTED EMPLOYEES - None
COMMUNITY PARTICIPATION FORUM
Kitsana Silva of Si Se Puede provided a brief update regarding the No Smoking signs in City parks.
CONSENT AGENDA
1. City Council Minutes
City Council review and approval of City Council minutes Recommended Action(s):
a. Approve regular City Council meeting minutes dated September 21st, 2026 Gridley City Council – Regular Meeting Minutes
Monday, October 5th, 2026; 6:00 pm
Gridley City Hall, 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, CA 95948 GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-5-26 Page 2 of 4
ROLL CALL
Motion: Calderon
Second: Johnson
Action: approve consent agenda as presented
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson, Sanchez
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: None
Motion passed, 5-0
ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION
2. Inter-Agency Services and Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee City Council to discuss and consider establishing the Inter-Agency Services and Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee
Recommended Action(s):
a. Establish the Ad-Hoc Committee and authorize Mayor to appoint two Councilmembers of the City Council to serve on the committee City Administrator Elisa Arteaga recommended establishing an Inter-Agency Services and Collaboration Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of two primary Councilmembers and one alternate, to work with City staff to review current and proposed contracts.
Mayor Farr recommended appointing himself and Councilmember Roberts as primary members and Vice Mayor Johnson as the alternate.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Roberts
Second: Calderon
Action: approve appointment of Mayor Farr and Councilmember Roberts as primary representatives and Vice Mayor Johnson as an alternate
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Sanchez
Motion passed, 4-1
3. Butte Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Periodic Evaluation Report for Water Years 2021-2025
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-5-26 Page 3 of 4 The City Council to review and approve the Butte Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Periodic Evaluation Report for Water Year 2021-2025 and supplemental appropriation for 2026-2027 cost share
Recommended Action(s):
a. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-038: A Resolution of the City of Gridley approving and authorizing the filing (with Department of Water Resources of the state of California) of the attached periodic evaluation report for water years 2021 through 2025 pursuant to water code section 10733.8
b. Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-039: A Resolution of the City of Gridley approving a supplemental appropriation and authorizing payment of the fiscal year 2026-27 cost-share contribution to the County of Butte Groundwater Sustainability Agency
City Administrator Elisa Arteaga presented the item. The City Council reviewed and approved the Butte Subbasin Groundwater Sustainability Plan Periodic Evaluation Report for Water Years 2021– 2025 and the supplemental appropriation for the FY 2026–2027 cost-share contribution.
ROLL CALL
Motion: Johnson
Second: Roberts
Action: approve Resolution 2026-R-038 and 2026-R-039
Ayes: Calderon, Farr, Roberts, Johnson
Noes: None
Absent: None
Abstain: Sanchez
Motion passed, 5-0
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
Mayor Farr expressed support for the Highway 99 shop beautification project.
Vice Mayor Johnson reported on his attendance at the LAFCo meeting.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
City Administrator Arteaga reported on her attendance at an Explore Butte County event, the cybersecurity grant awarded to the City, and other grants currently being pursued.
DEPARTMENT UPDATE REPORTS
Interim Recreation Manager Carmen Santana reported on current Recreation Department activities.
GRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL MINUTES: Regular Meeting of 10-5-26 Page 4 of 4 Fire Chief Jason Dyer reported on September Fire Department statistics.
Public Works Director Jerry Cox provided updates on Public Works Department activities.
Assistant Finance Director Miguel Chavez reported on current Finance Department activities.
POTENTIAL FUTURE CITY COUNCIL ITEMS - (Appearing on the Agenda within 30 days):
Ord. No. 852-2026: 2nd Reading by Title Only and Adoption 10/19/2026 Ord. No. 851-2026: 2nd Reading by Title Only and Adoption 10/19/2026 Electric Distribution System Study 10/19/2026
Records Retention RFP 10/19/2026
Code of Conduct Handbook 10/19/2026
CLOSED SESSION – None
ADJOURNMENT
With no further items left to discuss, Mayor Farr adjourning to a regular meeting on October 19th, 2026.
City Council Agenda Item #2
Staff Report
Date: October 19th, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Smith, Principal Planner
Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 851-2026, amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Gridley Municipal Code to implement the 2022–2030 Housing Element and comply with State housing law
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the full reading, read by title only, and adopt Ordinance No. 851-2026 amending Title 17 (Zoning) of the Gridley Municipal Code to implement the 2022–2030 Housing Element.
Background
The City Council introduced Ordinance No. 851-2026 on September 21, 2026 by a vote of 5-0, following a duly noticed public hearing. The ordinance is now before the Council for second reading and adoption. No changes have been made to the ordinance since its introduction on September 21, 2026.
The amendments are legislatively required. The City's 2022–2030 Housing Element commits Gridley to amend Title 17 to conform to State housing law, and several program deadlines have already passed. Adopting this ordinance completes those zoning code programs and supports the City's continued Housing Element compliance with the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).
PlaceWorks prepared the amendments under a technical memorandum dated February 26, 2026. They amend 13 existing chapters of Title 17 and add 6 new chapters, for 19 chapters in total.
Date Action
September 21, 2026 City Council public hearing; ordinance introduced, first reading waived (vote 5-0)
September 16, 2026 Planning Commission public hearing;
Resolution No. 2026-PC-06 recommending
approval (vote 5–0)
September 4, 2026
September 11, 2026
Public hearing notice published in Gridley
Herald at least 10 days before the hearings
X Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency
Date Action
October 2, 2026
February 26, 2026 PlaceWorks Zoning Code Text Amendments memorandum issued
Discussion
Summary of amendments
The ordinance implements ten Housing Element programs. Each is tied to a specific State law requirement.
Program Requirement Title 17 chapters State law
2.7 Low Barrier
Navigation Centers
Permit by right in
mixed-use and
qualifying
nonresidential zones
17.04, 17.36, 17.53,
17.54 Gov. Code § 65662
2.8 Accessory
Dwelling Units
Replace "second
dwelling units" with
ADU/JADU standards
that meet State law
17.04, 17.26, 17.27,
17.36, 17.53, 17.54,
17.76, 17.82
Gov. Code §§ 66310–
66342
3.1 SB 35
streamlining
Ministerial approval
procedure for
qualifying infill
housing
17.10 (new) Gov. Code § 65913.4
3.3 Transitional and
Supportive Housing
Treat as residential
use; supportive
housing by right
where multifamily is
allowed
17.04, 17.12, 17.21,
17.22, 17.26, 17.27,
17.36, 17.53, 17.54,
17.95 (new)
Gov. Code §
65583(c)(3)
3.4 Employee
Housing
Permit small and
large employee
housing per Health
and Safety Code
17.04, 17.12, 17.21,
17.22, 17.36, 17.91
(new)
H&S Code §§
17021.5, 17021.6,
17021.8
3.6 Emergency
Shelters
Permit by right in C-1
with objective
standards and
parking
17.04, 17.36, 17.76,
17.90 (new)
Gov. Code §
65583(a)(4)
3.7 Reasonable
Accommodations
Procedure for
persons with
disabilities
17.92 (new) Federal and State fair
housing law
3.8 Residential Care
Facilities
Remove CUP; treat
like other residential
17.04, 17.12, 17.21,
17.22, 17.25, 17.26,
17.27, 17.36, 17.53,
H&S Code § 1568.083
Program Requirement Title 17 chapters State law
uses of the same
type
17.54, 17.76, 17.94
(new)
4.6 Density Bonus Update to current
State density bonus
law
17.04, 17.28 Gov. Code §§ 65915–
65918
5.2 Family Definition Conform definition of
"family" to State law
17.04 Fair housing law
Adoption procedure
Gridley is a general law city, so the ordinance is adopted under Government Code §§ 36934 through 36937:
1. The ordinance may be adopted no sooner than five days after introduction, at a regular or adjourned regular meeting (§ 36934).
2. The full reading may be waived by majority vote of the members present after the title is read (§ 36934).
3. Adoption requires a majority vote of the full Council, 3 of 5 members (§ 36936).
4. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after adoption (§ 36937).
Environmental Review
The Council made its CEQA determination at introduction, and no further environmental review is required for adoption. The ordinance is exempt under the common sense exemption, CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3): it conforms the zoning code to State law and approves no specific development project.
The ADU provisions (Chapter 17.82 and related sections) are separately and statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code § 21080.17, which exempts ordinances implementing State ADU law.
Staff will file a Notice of Exemption with the Butte County Clerk-Recorder within five working days of adoption.
Fiscal Impact
Adoption has no direct impact on the General Fund. Costs are limited to staff time, publication of the ordinance summary, and codification by the City's code publisher.
Adoption also reduces fiscal risk. A Housing Element found out of compliance by HCD can make the City ineligible for State housing and infrastructure grants and expose it to the "builder's remedy" (Gov. Code § 65589.5(d)(5)).
Next Steps After Adoption
Action Deadline Responsible Authority
Publish ordinance or
summary in
‹newspaper›, with
names of members
voting for and against
Within 15 days of
adoption
City Clerk Gov. Code § 36933
File Notice of
Exemption with
Butte County ClerkRecorder
Within 5 working
days of adoption
Community
Development
CEQA Guidelines §
15062
Ordinance takes
effect
30 days after
adoption (‹effective
date›)
— Gov. Code § 36937
Submit adopted ADU
ordinance to HCD
Within 60 days of
adoption
Community
Development
Gov. Code § 66326
Send adopted
ordinance to code
publisher for
codification
After effective date City Clerk —
Report program
completion in the
Housing Element
Annual Progress
Report
April 1, 2027 Community
Development
Gov. Code § 65400
Attachments
1. PlaceWorks Zoning Code Text Amendments memorandum, February 26, 2026
2. Ordinance No. 851-2026, with Exhibits containing the full text of all 19 amended and new Title 17 chapters
MEMORANDUM
DATE February 26, 2026
TO Christopher Smith, City of Gridley
FROM Cynthia Walsh, PlaceWorks
SUBJECT Zoning Code Text Amendments
PlaceWorks reviewed the City of Gridley Code of Ordinances and prepared amendments to Title 17 (Zoning) to comply with State housing law and implement the following Housing Element programs:
• Program 2.7 Low Barrier Navigation Centers
• Program 2.8 Accessory Dwelling Units
• Program 3.1 SB 35
• Program 3.3 Transitional and Supportive Housing
• Program 3.4 Employee Housing
• Program 3.6 Emergency Shelters
• Program 3.7 Reasonable Accommodations Ordinance
• Program 3.8 Residential Care Facilities
• Program 4.6 Density Bonus
• Program 5.2 Family Definition
The attachment to this memo contains the revised zoning code texts for chapters/sections of the City Code (Title 17, Zoning), shown in tracked changes. The table below lists each Housing Element program, the program action, amended zoning code chapters/sections, and the relevant State law requirements.
Table 1: Zoning Code Amendments
Program Housing Element Program Action Amended Chapter/Section State Law Program 2.7 Low
Barrier Navigation
Centers
Amend Title 17 to permit low-barrier
navigation centers by right in zones
where mixed uses are allowed or in
nonresidential zones that permit
multifamily housing.
• Added the definition of Low Barrier Navigation
Center to Chapter 17.04 (Definitions).
• Amended the following Chapters to allow Low
Barrier Navigation Centers as a permitted use.
o 17.36 Commercial, C-1 and C-2
o 17.53 Downtown Mixed Use, DMU
o 17.54 Neighborhood Mixed Use, NMU
Government Code
Section 65662
Program 2.8
Accessory Dwelling
Units
Amend Title 17 to include updated
requirements of State ADU legislation.
• Amended the term “Second Dwelling Units” to
“Accessory Dwelling Units” throughout the zoning
code to comply with state law.
• Amended the definition of ADU and added the
definition of JADU in Chapter 17.04 (Definitions)
• Amended the following Chapters to allow an
ADU/JADU as a permitted use.
o 17.26 Multiple Family Residential, R-3
Government Code
Sections 66310 –
66342
Table 1: Zoning Code Amendments
Program Housing Element Program Action Amended Chapter/Section State Law o 17.22 High Density Residential, R-4
o 17.36 Commercial, C-1 and C-2
o 17.53 Downtown Mixed-Use, DMU
o 17.54 Neighborhood Mixed Use, NMU
• Added required parking standards for ADUs to
Chapter 17.76 (Off-Street Parking).
• Amended Chapter 17.82, Second Dwelling Units,
to Accessory Dwelling Units, and established
development standards consistent with state law.
Program 3.1
SB 35
Amend Title 17 to provide a procedure
to process projects to meet the
mandates of SB 35.
• Prepared New Chapter 17.10 (Streamlined
Ministerial Approval for Infill Housing Projects).
Government Code
Section 65913.4.
Program 3.3
Transitional and
Supportive Housing
Amend Title 17 to define transitional
and supportive housing and permit as
residential use in all zones allowing
residential subject only to requirements
of similar residential uses and allow
supportive housing as a permitted use
without discretionary review in zones
where multifamily and mixed-use
developments are permitted, including
nonresidential zones permitting
multifamily uses.
• Amended the definitions of Supportive housing
and Transitional housing in Chapter 17.04
(Definitions)
• Amended the following Chapters to allow
Transitional and Supportive Housing as a
residential use only subject to the same
requirements of the same use in the same zone:
o 17.12 Agricultural Residential, AR-5
o 17.21 Residential Suburban, RS
o 17.22 Single Family Residential, R-1
o 17.26 Multiple-Family Residential, R-3
o 17.27 High Density Residential, R-4
o 17.53 Downtown Mixed Use, DMU
o Chapter 17.54 Neighborhood Mixed Use,
NMU
• Amended Chapter 17.36 (Commercial) to allow
Supportive Housing as a permitted use and
Transitional Housing subject to a Conditional Use
Permit.
• Drafted New Chapter 17.95 (Transitional and
Supportive Housing) to establish development
standards.
Government
Code Sections
65583(c)(3)
Program 3.4
Employee Housing/
Farmworker Housing
Amend Title 17 to comply with Health
and Safety Code Sections
17021.5,17021.6, and 17021.8.
• Amended the definitions of employee housing in
Chapter 17.04 (Definitions)
• Amended the following Chapters to allow
Small/Large Employee Housing as a permitted use.
o 17.12 AR-5
o 17.21 Residential Suburban
o 17.22 (Single Family Residential
o 17.36 (Commercial)
• Prepared New Chapter 17.91 Employee Housing to
establish development standards.
Health and Safety
Code Sections
17021.5, 17021.6,
17021.8
Program 3.6
Emergency Shelters
Amend Chapter 17.04.300 of the Zoning
Ordinance to update the definition of
“emergency shelter”, permit Emergency
Shelters in the C-1 zone by right without
discretionary review, identify
• Amended Chapter 17.04 (Definitions) to update
the definition of emergency shelter to comply with
State law.
• Amended Chapter 17.36 (Commercial) to permit
Emergency Shelters in the C-1 zone
Government Code
Government Code
Sections
65583(a)(4)(B)(ii)
Table 1: Zoning Code Amendments
Program Housing Element Program Action Amended Chapter/Section State Law appropriate development standards for
emergency shelters, include parking
requirements.
• Drafted New Chapter 17.90 (Emergency Shelters)
to create development standards.
• Added required parking standards for emergency
shelters to Chapter 17.76 (Off-Street Parking).
and
65583(a)(4)(C)
Program 3.7
Reasonable
Accommodations
Ordinance
Amend Title 17 to include a Reasonable
Accommodations Ordinance.
• Prepared New Chapter 17.92 (Reasonable
Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities).
Federal and State
Fair Housing Laws
Program 3.8
Residential Care
Facilities
Amend Title 17 to remove the CUP
requirement and allow for Residential
Care Facilities of seven or more persons
in all zones allowing residential uses and
permit similar to other residential uses
of the same type in the same zone,
regardless of licensing and permit
Residential Care Facilities for six or
fewer persons as a single family use.
• Amended the definition of Residential Care Facility
and consolidated similar use facilities into the
Residential Care Facility definition in Chapter 17.04
(Definitions), in accordance with state law.
• Amended the following Chapters to allow
Small/Large Residential Care Facilities as a
permitted use.
o 17.12 Agricultural Residential, R-5
o 17.21 Residential Suburban, RS
o 17.22 Single Family Residential, R-1
o 17.25 Medium Density Residential, R-2
o 17.26 Multiple Family Residential, R-3
o 17.27 High Density Residential, R-4
o 17.53 Downtown Mixed Use, DMU
o 17.54 Neighborhood Mixed Use Combining
Zone, NMU
• Amended Chapter 17.36 Commercial, C-1 and C-2,
to allow Small/Large Residential Care Facilities
with a conditional use permit.
• Added required parking standards for residential
care facilities to Chapter 17.76 (Off-Street Parking).
• Prepared new Chapter 17.94 (Residential Care
Facilities) to establish development standards.
Health and Safety
Code Section
1568.083
Program 4.6
Density Bonus
Amend Title 17 to promote increased
opportunities for the use density bonus
and expand incentives.
• Amended Chapter 17.28 (Residential Density
Bonus) to comply with State law.
• Updated definitions related to density bonus and
incorporated them into Chapter 17.04
(Definitions).
Density Bonus
65915 - 65918
Program 5.2
Family Definition
Amend Title 17 to revise the definition
of “family” to comply with the State’s
definition of family.
• Amended the definition of family in Chapter 17.04
(Definitions).
Fair Housing Law
ORDINANCE NO. 851-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY AMENDING TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE GRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE TO IMPLEMENT 2023-2031 HOUSING
ELEMENT PROGRAMS AND COMPLY WITH STATE HOUSING LAW, INCLUDING AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTERS 17.04, 17.12, 17.21, 17.22, 17.25, 17.26, 17.27, 17.28,
17.36, 17.53, 17.54, 17.76, AND 17.82, AND THE ADDITION OF NEW CHAPTERS 17.10,
17.90, 17.91, 17.92, 17.94, AND 17.95
WHEREAS, the City of Gridley (“City”) adopted its 2023-2031 Housing Element (“Housing Element”) as part of the Gridley General Plan, which contains numerous programs committing the City to amend Title 17 (Zoning) of the Gridley Municipal Code (“Zoning Code”) to remove governmental constraints to housing production and to bring the Zoning Code into compliance with State housing law; and
WHEREAS, the City retained PlaceWorks to review the Zoning Code and to prepare the text amendments necessary to implement Housing Element Programs 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6,
3.7, 3.8, 4.6, and 5.2, as summarized in the PlaceWorks memorandum dated February 26, 2026 (“Zoning Code Text Amendments Memo”), which is on file with the City Clerk and incorporated herein by reference; and
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 2.7 requires the City to amend the Zoning Code to permit low barrier navigation centers by right in zones where mixed uses are allowed, consistent with Government Code Section 65662; and
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 2.8 requires the City to amend the Zoning Code to incorporate current State accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit law, consistent with Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342; and WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 3.1 requires the City to adopt a streamlined, ministerial approval procedure for qualifying infill housing developments consistent with Government Code Section 65913.4 (SB 35/AB 1485); and
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 3.3 requires the City to define and permit transitional housing and supportive housing as residential uses subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone, and to permit supportive housing by right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, consistent with Government Code Section 65583(c)(3); and WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 3.4 requires the City to amend the Zoning Code to accommodate employee housing consistent with Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5, 17021.6, and 17021.8; and
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 3.6 requires the City to update the definition of “emergency shelter,” identify a zone where emergency shelters are permitted by right without discretionary review, and establish objective development and management standards, consistent with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4); and WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 3.7 requires the City to adopt a Reasonable Accommodation ordinance to provide a process for individuals with disabilities to request reasonable accommodation in the application of the Zoning Code, consistent with the federal Fair Housing Act, the Fair Housing Amendments Act, and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act; and
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 3.8 requires the City to amend the Zoning Code to permit residential care facilities consistent with State licensing law and Health and Safety Code Section 1568.083, including treating small licensed and unlicensed residential care facilities as single-family residential uses and removing discretionary review requirements for large residential care facilities; and
WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 4.6 requires the City to amend Chapter 17.28 (Residential Density Bonus) to comply with, and expand incentives consistent with, State density bonus law at Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918; and WHEREAS, Housing Element Program 5.2 requires the City to revise the Zoning Code’s definition of “family” to comply with State fair housing law; and WHEREAS, on September 16, 2026, the Planning Commission of the City of Gridley held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the proposed Zoning Code text amendments, received and considered public testimony and the staff report, and thereafter adopted Resolution No. Resolution No. 2026-PC-06, recommending that the City Council adopt this Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing, introduced this Ordinance, and waived the first reading; and WHEREAS, on October 19, 2026, the City Council conducted a second reading of this Ordinance and adopted it; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “common sense” exemption, because it can be seen with certainty that adopting objective standards and ministerial and by-right procedures required by State housing law, and updating definitions and development standards to conform to State law, has no possibility of causing a significant effect on the environment; the amendments do not authorize any specific development project, and any future project processed under the amended chapters remains subject to project-level environmental review as required by CEQA; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that this Ordinance is consistent with, and implements, the goals, policies, and programs of the Housing Element and the Gridley General Plan, and improves the internal consistency and clarity of the Zoning Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into this Ordinance by this reference.
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reasons set forth above. The Community Development Director is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Butte County Clerk-Recorder within five (5) working days of adoption.
SECTION 3. Amendments to Chapter 17.04 (Definitions). Chapter 17.04 of the Gridley Municipal Code is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, including but not limited to revised or added definitions for “Accessory Dwelling Unit,” “Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit,” “Emergency Shelter,” “Employee Housing,” “Family,” “Low Barrier Navigation Center,” “Residential Care Facility,” “Supportive Housing,” and “Transitional Housing,” and related density bonus terms.
SECTION 4. Addition of Chapter 17.10 (Streamlined Ministerial Approval for Infill Housing Projects). New Chapter 17.10 is hereby added to the Gridley Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit B, to establish a ministerial, streamlined review procedure for qualifying infill housing developments consistent with Government Code Section 65913.4.
SECTION 5. Amendments to Chapter 17.12 (AR-5 Agricultural Residential District).
Chapter 17.12 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C to permit accessory dwelling units, transitional and supportive housing, and employee housing as permitted residential uses.
SECTION 6. Amendments to Chapter 17.21 (RS Residential Suburban District).
Chapter 17.21 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit D to permit residential care facilities, transitional and supportive housing, and employee housing as permitted residential uses.
SECTION 7. Amendments to Chapter 17.22 (R-1 Single Family Residential District).
Chapter 17.22 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit E to permit residential care facilities and transitional and supportive housing as permitted residential uses.
SECTION 8. Amendments to Chapter 17.25 (R-2 Medium Density Residential District).
Chapter 17.25 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit F to permit residential care facilities as a permitted use.
SECTION 9. Amendments to Chapter 17.26 (R-3 Multiple-Family Residential District).
Chapter 17.26 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit G to permit accessory dwelling units, residential care facilities, and transitional and supportive housing as permitted uses.
SECTION 10. Amendments to Chapter 17.27 (R-4 High Density Residential District).
Chapter 17.27 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit H to permit accessory dwelling units, residential care facilities, and transitional and supportive housing as permitted uses.
SECTION 11. Amendments to Chapter 17.28 (Residential Density Bonus). Chapter
17.28 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit I to comply with, and expand incentives consistent with, Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918.
SECTION 12. Amendments to Chapter 17.36 (Commercial Land Use by Zoning District, C-1 and C-2). Chapter 17.36 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit J to permit low barrier navigation centers, supportive housing, and emergency shelters (C-1 zone, by right) as permitted uses, and to permit transitional housing and residential care facilities subject to a conditional use permit.
SECTION 13. Amendments to Chapter 17.53 (DMU Downtown Mixed Use Combining Zone). Chapter 17.53 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit K to permit low barrier navigation centers, residential care facilities, and transitional and supportive housing as permitted uses.
SECTION 14. Amendments to Chapter 17.54 (NMU Neighborhood Mixed Use Combining Zone). Chapter 17.54 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit L to permit low barrier navigation centers, residential care facilities, and transitional and supportive housing as permitted uses.
SECTION 15. Amendments to Chapter 17.76 (Off-Street Parking). Chapter 17.76 is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit M to add off-street parking standards applicable to accessory dwelling units, emergency shelters, and residential care facilities.
SECTION 16. Amendments to Chapter 17.82 (Accessory Dwelling Units). Chapter 17.82 (formerly “Second Dwelling Units”) is hereby amended and restated in its entirety as set forth in Exhibit N to establish accessory dwelling unit and junior accessory dwelling unit development standards consistent with Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342.
SECTION 17. Addition of Chapter 17.90 (Emergency Shelters). New Chapter 17.90 is hereby added to the Gridley Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit O to establish objective development and management standards for emergency shelters consistent with Government Code Section 65583(a)(4).
SECTION 18. Addition of Chapter 17.91 (Employee Housing). New Chapter 17.91 is hereby added to the Gridley Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit P to establish standards for employee housing consistent with Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5, 17021.6, and 17021.8.
SECTION 19. Addition of Chapter 17.92 (Reasonable Accommodation). New Chapter
17.92 is hereby added to the Gridley Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit Q to establish a reasonable accommodation procedure for persons with disabilities consistent with federal and State fair housing law.
SECTION 20. Addition of Chapter 17.94 (Residential Care Facilities). New Chapter
17.94 is hereby added to the Gridley Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit R to establish permitted zones, development standards, and application procedures for residential care facilities consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 1568.083.
SECTION 21. Addition of Chapter 17.95 (Transitional and Supportive Housing). New Chapter 17.95 is hereby added to the Gridley Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit S to establish development standards for transitional and supportive housing consistent with Government Code Section 65583(c)(3).
SECTION 22. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 23. Consistency with General Plan. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is consistent with the Gridley General Plan, including the Housing Element, and implements Housing Element Programs 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4, 3.6, 3.7, 3.8, 4.6, and 5.2.
SECTION 24. Codification. Where the provisions of this Ordinance are amendatory of the Gridley Municipal Code, this Ordinance shall be codified within the Municipal Code. New chapters added by this Ordinance shall be codified in numerical order within Title 17. The City Clerk is authorized to make non-substantive numbering, formatting, and crossreference corrections necessary for codification.
SECTION 25. Effective Date; Publication. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its adoption, on November 18, 2026. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause this Ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Gridley, as required by Government Code Section 36933.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Gridley at a regular meeting held on October 19, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: AYES
NOES: NOES
ABSENT: ABSENT
ABSTAIN: ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
__________________________________________ ______________________________________ Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Michael Farr, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
____________________________________________
Landon Little, City Attorney
Chapter 17.04
DEFINITIONS
17.04.002 General.
17.04.004 Abutting.
17.04.006 Accessory use, structure or building.
17.04.008 Aggrieved party.
17.04.010 Agriculture.
17.04.012 Agricultural processing plants.
17.04.014 Agricultural products.
17.04.016 Alley.
17.04.018 Applicant.
17.04.020 Appurtenant.
17.04.022 Block.
17.04.024 Boardinghouse.
17.04.026 Breezeway.
17.04.028 Buildable area.
17.04.030 Building.
17.04.032 Building, main.
17.04.034 Structures, accessory.
17.04.036 Building complex.
17.04.038 Carport.
17.04.040 Club.
17.04.042 Combining district.
17.04.044 Commercial recreation center.
17.04.046 Condominium.
17.04.48 Convalescent home.
17.04.49 Cottage food operation.
17.04.50 Cottage unit.
17.04.51 Development standards.
17.04.52 District.
17.04.054 Driveway.
17.04.056 Duplex.
17.04.058 Dwelling.
17.04.060 Dwelling, group.
17.040.061 Dwelling, junior.
17.04.062 Dwelling, multiple-family.
17.04.064 Dwelling, primary.
17.04.066 Dwelling, accessory
17.04.068 Dwelling, single-family.
17.04.070 Dwelling, two-family.
17.04.072 Dwelling unit.
17.04.074 Easement.
17.04.075 Efficiency unit.
17.04.076 Family.
17.04.077 Family child care home.
17.04.078 Feed yard.
17.04.080 Fence.
17.04.082 Flea market.
17.04.084 Floor area.
17.04.086 Foster home.
17.04.088 Garage.
17.04.090 Garage, commercial.
17.04.092 Grade.
17.04.094 Guesthouse.
17.04.096 Guest ranch.
17.04.098 Height.
17.04.100 Highway.
17.04.101 Historically significant.
17.04.102 Home occupation.
17.04.104 Hospital or sanitarium.
17.04.106 Hotel.
17.04.110 Kennel.
17.04.112 Landscaping.
17.04.114 Reserved.
17.04.116 Loading, area.
17.04.118 Lot.
17.04.120 Lot, corner.
17.04.122 Lot, key.
17.04.124 Lot, substandard.
17.04.126 Lot area.
17.04.128 Reserved.
17.04.130 Lot coverage.
17.04.132 Lot line.
17.04.134 Lot line, front.
17.04.136 Lot line, rear.
17.04.138 Lot line, side.
17.04.140 Lot Width.
17.04.141 Low Barrier Navigation Center.
17.04.142 Major recreational equipment.
17.04.143 Manufactured home.
17.04.144 Minor recreational equipment.
17.04.145 Mobile food vendors.
17.04.146 Mobile home.
17.04.148 Mobile home park.
17.04.149 Monument sign.
17.04.150 Motel.
17.04.152 Nonconforming structure.
17.04.154 Nonconforming use.
17.04.156 Owner.
17.04.158 Parcel of land.
17.04.160 Parking lot.
17.04.162 Parking space.
17.04.164 Performance standards.
17.04.165 Porch.
17.04.166 Reserved.
17.04.168 Professional office.
17.04.170 Public agency.
17.04.171 Recreational vehicle.
17.04.172 Residential care facility.
17.04.174 Roadside stand.
17.04.176 Service station.
17.04.178 Setback.
17.04.180 Sign.
17.04.181 Sign, electronic changeable copy.
17.04.182 Story.
17.04.184 Street.
17.04.186 Structural alteration.
17.04.188 Structure.
17.04.190 Trailer court.
17.04.192 Use--public.
17.04.194 Use--Quasipublic.
17.04.196 Variance.
17.04.198 Yard.
17.04.200 Yard--front.
17.04.202 Yard--rear.
17.04.204 Yard--side.
17.04.206 Zone.
17.04.207 Beverage.
17.04.208 Beverage container.
17.04.209 Department.
17.04.210 Consumer.
17.04.211 Dealer.
17.04.212 Redemption value.
17.04.213 Redemption bonus.
17.04.214 Recycle.
17.04.215 Recycling center.
17.04.216 Recycling location.
17.04.217 Reverse vending machine.
17.04.218 Recyclable material.
17.04.219 Recycling facility, collection facility and processingfacility.
17.04.220 Mobile recycling unit.
17.04.222 Neighborhood commercial uses.
17.04.224 Open Space.
17.04.226 Adult entertainment business.
17.04.228 Apartment hotel.
17.04.300 Emergency shelter.
17.04.302 Farmworker (agricultural) housing.
17.04.304 Supportive housing.
17.04.306 Transitional housing.
17.04.308 Single-room occupancy (SRO) housing.
17.04.310 Stock cooperative.
17.04.002 General.
Unless the context otherwise requires, the definitions contained within this chapter shall be used in the construction and interpretation of this title.
(Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.004 Abutting.
“Abutting” means land having a common property line or zone boundary line, or separated by a private easement or alley. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.006 Accessory use, structure or building.
“Accessory use, structure or building” means a use, structure or building on the same lot and serving a purpose commonly incidental to principal use, structure, or building. Where an accessory building has a wall or portion thereof not less than four feet in length in common with the building or principal use, such accessory building shall be considered part of the principal building.
(Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.008 Aggrieved party.
“Aggrieved party” means any person whose happiness or peace of mind is disturbed by any approval or denial granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter, or any person who owns property which is affected in condition or value or reduced in desirability for possible present or future uses because of such approval or denial. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.010 Agriculture.
“Agriculture” means the use of land for agricultural purposes, including farming, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture, apiaries, animal and poultry husbandry, and the necessary accessory uses; provided, however, that the operation of any such accessory use shall be secondary to that of the normal agricultural activities. As used in this definition, “accessory use” means those supply, service, storage, and processing areas and facilities to accommodate agricultural products produced on the premises. The above uses shall not include fur farms, feed lots, stockyards, slaughterhouses, commercial poultry farms, rice dryers, nut hulling works, hog farms, fertilizer works, fruit packing plants or plants for the reduction of animal matter, or similar commercial or industrial uses. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.012 Agricultural processing plants.
“Agricultural processing plants” means facilities for the preparation, processing, packing, canning, or otherwise preparing agricultural products for sale or distribution.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.014 Agricultural products.
“Agricultural products” means natural products from the practice of agriculture. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.016 Alley.
“Alley” means a public or private way not more than thirty feet in width affording only secondary means of access to abutting property.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.018 Applicant.
“Applicant” means any person who files an application for a permit, variance or change in zoning pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.020 Appurtenant.
“Appurtenant” means a necessary and/or legal accompaniment to a building or use on the same lot or premises. (Ord. 458 §1 (part), 1984).
17.04.022 Block.
“Block” means an area of land that is bounded by and contiguous to rights-of-way and/or other natural boundaries. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.026 Breezeway.
“Breezeway” means a roof structure open on at least two sides attached to and connecting portions of a main building, or a portion of a main building and accessory building. (Ord. 458 § 1(part) , 1984).
17.04.028 Buildable area.
“Buildable area” means the usable portion of a lot remaining after required yards (setbacks) and easements have been provided.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.030 Building.
“Building” means any structure having a permanent foundation and roof or other covering supported by columns or walls and designed or used for the shelter or enclosure of any person, animal or property of any kind, or for use by commercial, industrial or other enterprises.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.032 Building, main.
“Main building” means a building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot upon which it is situated. (Ord. 822-2016 § 6 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.034 Structures, accessory.
“Accessory structure” means a subordinate, building, the use of which is incidental and accessory to a principal use on the same lot.
(Ord. 822-2016 § 6 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.036 Building complex.
“Building complex” means any group of two or more detached buildings under one ownership on the same or adjoining lots.
(Ord. 822-2016 § 6 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.038 Carport.
“Carport” means a structure designed and constructed to cover a parking space, having no more than two permanent walls and being attached to or standing apart from a main building. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.040 Club.
“Club” means any building or premises used for regular or periodic meetings of a group of persons organized for a nonprofit purpose, exclusive of groups organized to render a service customarily carried on as a business. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.042 Combining district.
“Combining district” means a district within which certain regulations and requirements may apply in addition to, or in lieu of, regulations and requirements of another zoning district to which the combining district has been attached. (Ord. 822-2016 § 6 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.044 Commercial recreation center.
“Commercial recreation center” means a business or group of businesses featuring one or more types of indoor amusement and diversionary activities for compensation. Examples are billiard rooms, theaters, bowling alleys, skating rinks, arcades featuring video games, pinball machines, shooting galleries, carnival rides and similar devices. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.046 Condominium.
“Condominium” means a dwelling unit within a condominium project in Section 783 of the Civil Code of the state or a community apartment project as defined in Section 11004 of the Business and Professions Code of the state. “Condominium” includes “townhouse.”
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.48 Convalescent home.
“Convalescent home” means any institution, place, building or agency which maintains and operates organized facilities for convalescence, including care and treatment of chronic illness, without providing general hospital medical care. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.49 Cottage food operation.
“Cottage Food Operation” means an enterprise that has not more than the amount in gross annual sales (per Sec. 7.
Section 113758 of the Health and Safety Code), is operated by a cottage food operator, and has not more than one full-time equivalent cottage food employee, not including a family member or household member of the cottage food operator, within the registered or permitted area of a private home where the cottage food operator resides and where cottage food products are prepared or packaged for direct, indirect, or direct and indirect sale to consumers. (Ord. 807-2013 §2(part), 2013).
17.04.50 Cottage unit.
“Cottage unit” means a single-family dwelling not exceeding six hundred forty square feet in floor area. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.51 Development standards.
“Development Standards” means a set of defining parameters to be followed in site or building development within the various zoning districts related to lot size, setbacks, lot coverage, parking, height, separation and aesthetic considerations to insure the best improvements are designed, implemented or constructed at a project location. (Ord. 813-2015 § 1, 2015)
17.04.52 District.
“District” means a portion of the city within which certain uses of land and buildings are permitted or prohibited and within which certain other regulations are applicable, all as set forth and specified in this title. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.054 Driveway.
“Driveway” means access from a street to a parking area or garage. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.056 Duplex.
“Duplex” means a two-family dwelling.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.058 Dwelling.
“Dwelling” means a building designed or used for residential occupancy. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.066 Dwelling, accessory
A “accessory dwelling unit” means an attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
(1) An efficiency unit.
(2) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
17.04.060 Dwellings, group.
“Group dwelling” means two or more unattached buildings containing dwelling units. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.062 Dwelling, junior accessory.
“Junior accessory dwelling” means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet of interior livable space in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
17.04.062 Dwellings, multiple-family.
“Multiple-family dwelling” means a dwelling designed or used for residential occupancy by more than two families, with or without common or separate kitchen or dining facilities, including apartment houses, dormitories, roominghouses, boardinghouses, row houses, townhouses and similar housing types, but not including hotels, motels, hospitals, or institutional residences.
(Ord. 822-2016 § 6 (part), 2016; Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.064 Dwelling, primary.
“Primary dwelling unit” means the single-family dwelling or each multifamily dwelling unit but does not include an ADU or JADU. An attached garage is considered part of the primary dwelling unit. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
(Ord. 720, 2003: Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.167 Dwelling, Proposed.
“Proposed Dwelling” means a dwelling that is the subject of a permit application and that meets the requirements for permitting.
17.04.068 Dwellings, single-family.
“Single-family dwelling” means a detached dwelling unit, including a mobile home permitted to be and permanently installed on a foundation, designed for and occupied by one family only. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.070 Dwelling, two-family.
“Two-family dwelling” means a detached dwelling containing two separate dwelling units under one roof designed for occupancy by two families living independently of one another. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.072 Dwelling unit.
“Dwelling unit” means one or more habitable rooms which are designed to be occupied by one family with facilities for living, sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.74 Easement.
“Easement” means a space on a lot or parcel of land and so indicated on a subdivision map or, in a deed restriction, reserved for and/or used for public utilities and/or public uses. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.75 Efficiency unit.
A unit with the same meaning as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code.(Ord. 720, 2003).
17.04.76 Family.
“Family” means one or more persons living together in a dwelling unit with common access to, and common use of, living and eating areas.
17.04.77 Family child care home.
“Family child care home” means a home that regularly provides care, protection, and supervision for 14 or fewer children, in the provider’s own home, for periods of less than 24 hours per day, while the parents or guardians are away, and is either a large family day care home or a small family day care home.
1. “Small family day care home” means a home that provides family day care for eight or fewer children, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.44 of the State of California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations.
2. “Large family day care home” means a home that provides family day care for 7 to 14 children, inclusive, including children under the age of 10 years who reside at the home, as set forth in Section 1597.465 of the State of California Health and Safety Code and as defined in regulations.
(Ord. 807-2013 §2(part), 2013: Ord. 569 §1, 1990).
17.04.78 Feed yard.
“Feed yard” means a confined area wherein a large number of pigs, cattle or other livestock are kept with limited space per animal, to prepare such animals for market, where sixty percent or more of the feed for such animals is imported. “Feed yard” includes “feed lot.”
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.080 Fence.
“Fence” means a wall or barrier made of wire, wood, metal, masonry or other materials for the purpose of enclosing space or separating parcels of land.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.082 Flea market.
“Flea market” means an outdoor market or sale featuring temporary individual stalls or concessions setup for the purpose of selling used items such as clothing, furniture and merchandise. “Flea market” includes “swap meets.” (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.084 Floor area.
“Floor area” means total gross area on all floors of main buildings as measured to the outside surfaces of exterior walls, excluding crawl spaces, garages, carports, breezeways and open porches. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.086 Foster home.
“Foster home” means a home licensed for the care of indigent or homeless children. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.088 Garage.
“Garage” means an accessory building or portion of a main building, enclosed on three or more sides, designed and/or used for the shelter or storage of vehicles.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.090 Garage, commercial.
“Commercial garage” means a building, other than a private garage, used for the parking, repair, or servicing of motor vehicles.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.092 Grade.
“Grade” means the average of the finished ground level at the center of all walls of a building. In case walls are parallel to and within five feet of a sidewalk, the above ground level shall be measured at the sidewalk. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.094 Guesthouse.
“Guesthouse” means a detached accessory building intended for occupancy by guests without compensation of any kind as a condition of occupancy and used as sleeping quarters only, without cooking facilities. No mobile home or rental house shall be construed as a guesthouse.
(Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.096 Guest ranch.
“Guest ranch” means a farm or ranch where members of the public may stay for compensation which is intended primarily to allow guests to experience a rural life style.
(Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.098 Height.
“Height” means the vertical distance from the highest point on a structure, excepting any chimney, flagpole, or antenna on a building, to the average ground level of the grade where the walls or other structural elements intersect the ground. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.100 Highway.
“Highway” means any street designated and maintained as part of the state of California Highway system. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.101 Historically significant.
The following criteria shall be used in designating structures or sites as “historically significant:” A. The structure or site is identified with the lives of historic people or with important events of the city; B. The structure of site is particularly representative of an architectural style or way of life important to the city; C. The structure or site is an example of a type of building which was once common, but is now rare; D. The structure or site contains elements demonstrating outstanding attention to architectural design, detail, materials or craftsmanship.
(Ord. 712-2002, § II (part))
17.04.102 Home occupation.
“Home occupation” is an accessory use of a dwelling consisting of a business or gainful employment conducted within the dwelling by the inhabitants of the dwelling pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 17.44. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.104 Hospital or sanitarium.
“Hospital or sanitarium” means any institution, place, building, or clinic which maintains and operates organized facilities for the diagnosis, care or treatment of human illness, including convalescence for overnight stay or longer. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.106 Hotel.
“Hotel” means a building containing six or more bedrooms where overnight lodging without individual cooking facilities is offered to the public for compensation, primarily for the accommodation of transient guests. “Hotel” is not a motel or dormitory.
(Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.110 Kennel.
“Kennel” means any lot, building, structure, enclosure or premises wherein boarding and care services are provided for dogs, cats or similar small animals for more than five days in any calendar year. Typical uses include pet clinics, veterinary hospitals, boarding kennels and dog training facilities. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.112 Landscaping.
“Landscaping” means the improvement of any real property through the use of shrubs, hedges, trees, grass or other plants, decorative or functional fences, railings, statues, curbs, and similar structures to enhance the appearance of the property, reduce soil erosion, or provide screening for light and sound. (Ord. 458 § 1(part) , 1984) .
17.04.114 Reserved.
17.04.116 Loading area.
“Loading area” means that portion of a rear yard in any commercial or industrial district which is used for the moving, loading or handling of equipment or materials being moved to or from the use occupying the lot. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.118 Lot.
“Lot” means a parcel of land used or capable of being used under the regulations of this chapter and capable of being sold without the filing of any additional subdivision or parcel map, lawfully created as such in accordance with the subdivision laws and ordinances in effect at the time of its creation. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.120 Lot, corner.
“Corner lot” means a lot located and being at the junction of two or more intersecting streets, with a boundary line thereof bordering on each of such streets. The shortest such street frontage shall constitute the front of a rectangular lot for purposes of determining front, side and rear yards.
(Ord. 491 (part), 1986; Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.122 Lot, key.
“Key lot” means an interior lot having a side line which is the rear lot line of an adjoining corner lot. (Ord. 458 § 1, 1984).
17.04.124 Lot, substandard.
“Substandard lot” means a lot of record which does not comply with the current applicable requirements for minimum area, width, depth, and access requirement of the district in which it is located, but which complied with the applicable requirements when it was placed on record.
(Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.126 Lot area.
“Lot area” means the total horizontal area included within lot lines of a parcel of land. (Ord. 527 § 1 (part), 1988; Ord. 458 § 1 (part) , 1984).
17.04.128 Reserved.
17.04.130 Lot coverage.
“Lot coverage” means the amount of lot area occupied by primary and accessory buildings and all paved areas including sidewalks, walkways, and parking pads.
(Ord. 825-2017 § 1, 2017; Ord. 527 § 1 (part), 1988; Ord. 458 § 1 (part) , 1984).
17.04.132 Lot line.
“Lot line” means a line marking the boundary of a lot.
(Ord. 458 § 1 (part) , 1984).
17.04.134 Lot line, front.
“Front lot line” means a line dividing a lot from any street or highway right-of-way. (Ord. 458 § 1 (part), 1984).
17.04.136 Lot line, rear.
“Rear lot line” means any lot line which is not a front lot line and not a side lot line. (Ord. 458 § 1 (part), 1984).
17.04.138 Lot line, side.
“Side lot line” means a lot line other than a front lot line which meets the end of a front lot line or meets the end of any other lot line which is within thirty degrees of being parallel to such a front lot line. (Ord. 458 § 1 (part), 1984).
17.04.140 Lot width.
“Lot width” means the distance between side lot lines, as measured at the front setback line. For a corner lot, “lot width” means the average lot dimension perpendicular to the longest street frontage. (Ord. 527 § 1 (part), 1988; Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.312 Low Barrier Navigation Center.
“Low Barrier Navigation Center” means a housing-first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on moving people into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individuals experiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, health services, shelter, and housing.
17.04.142 Major recreational equipment.
“Major recreational equipment” includes, but is not limited to, motorcoaches, travel trailers in excess of eight feet in length, three-quarter ton pickup trucks with campers, boats propelled by sails, inboard or outboard motors in excess of eight feet in length, and any other vehicles for use on land or water which is self-contained and exceeds thirteen feet in length and eight feet in height. One-ton or smaller customized vans are not considered major recreational equipment under this title. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.143 Manufactured home.
“Manufactured home” means prefabricated, kit, or modular or other manufactured homes certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974 (42 U.S.C. Secs. 5401 et seq). Manufactured home does not include a recreational vehicle or commercial coach. (Ord. 822-2016 § 6 (part), 2016; Ord. 671, 1997).
17.04.144 Minor recreational equipment.
“Minor recreational equipment” includes, but is not limited to, one-ton customized vans, one-half ton pickups with campers, boats less than thirteen feet in length, off-road vehicles less than thirteen feet in length and eight feet in height. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.145 Mobile food vendors.
“Mobile food vendor” includes any motorized or non-motorized enclosed, partially enclosed, or enclosed vehicle, trailer, cooking unit, and/or grill, operated by any person, firm, representative, partner, associate, or employee who drives, operates, vends, prepares, processes, wraps and distributes foods and beverages which are “ready-to-eat/drink” or “prepared/cooked on-site” which are sold, or offered for sale, directly to any consumer excepting therefrom any food delivery vehicle delivering products ordered by home delivery customers. (Ord. 806-2012 §2, 2012).
17.04.146 Mobile home.
“Mobile home” means a structure that was constructed prior to June 15, 1976, is transportable in one or more sections, is eight body feet or more in width, or 40 body feet or more in length, in the traveling mode, or, when erected onsite, is 320 or more square feet, is built on a permanent chassis and designed to be used as a single-family dwelling with or without a foundation system when connected to the required utilities, and includes the plumbing, heating, air conditioning, and electrical systems contained therein. “Mobilehome” includes any structure that meets all the requirements of this paragraph and complies with the state standards for mobilehomes in effect at the time of construction. “Mobilehome” does not include a commercial modular, as defined in Section 18001.8, factory-built housing, as defined in Section 19971, a manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007, a multifamily manufactured home, as defined in Section 18008.7, or a recreational vehicle, as defined in Section 18010.
(Ord 671, 1997: Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.148 Mobile home park.
“Mobile home park” means any area or tract of land where two or more lots are rented or leased, held out for rent or lease, or were formerly held out for rent or lease and later converted to a subdivision, cooperative, condominium, or other form of resident ownership, to accommodate manufactured homes, mobilehomes, or recreational vehicles used for human habitation.
The rental paid for a manufactured home, a mobilehome, or a recreational vehicle shall be deemed to include rental for the lot it occupies. This subdivision shall not be construed to authorize the rental of a mobilehome park space for the accommodation of a recreational vehicle in violation of Section 798.22 of the Civil Code. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.149 Monument sign.
A low profile freestanding sign erected with its base on the ground and designed to incorporate design and building materials which complement the architectural theme(s) on the site. Content of monument signs shall be organized in a clear and cohesive manner, avoiding individual commercial signs of varying color, size and font. The base of a monument sign shall not be counted as sign area.
(Ord. 773, 2007: Ord. 741, 2004)
17.04.150 Motel.
“Motel” means a building or group of buildings containing sleeping or dwelling units independently accessible from the outside where overnight lodging is offered to the public for compensation, primarily for the accommodation of automobile travelers.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.152 Nonconforming structure.
“Nonconforming structure” means a structure or portion thereof lawfully existing at the time the ordinance codified in this title became effective and which was designed, erected, or structurally altered for a use which does not conform to the use of the district in which it is located or which does not comply with all the height and area regulations of the district in which it is located.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.154 Nonconforming use.
“Nonconforming use” means a use of a structure or land existing at the time of the adoption of the ordinance codified in this title which does not conform to the regulations for the district in which it is located, as set forth in this title. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.156 Owner.
“Owner” means the title-holder of record for a particular property or premises. (Ord. 458 § l(part), 1984).
17.04.158 Parcel of land.
“Parcel of land” means a geographical area enclosed within a boundary which can be physically determined on the ground. (Ord. 458 § 1 (part) , 1984).
17.04.160 Parking lot.
“Parking lot” means a permanently surfaced area either within a structure or in the open for the parking of motor vehicles either for a fee or free of charge, either publicly or privately owned. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.162 Parking space.
“Parking space” means a permanently surfaced area for the parking of motor vehicles, excluding driveways or access drives.
(Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.164 Performance standards.
“Performance standards” means regulations for control of dangerous or objectionable elements” as defined in this title. (Ord. 458 § (part), 1984).
17.04.165 Porch.
“Porch” means a roofed approach to a doorway extending from the exterior wall of the structure, that has a floor, a roof, and structural supports but not permanently, seasonally, or temporarily enclosed with solid materials, such as glass or lexan (a clear, durable, hard plastic material).
(Ord. 712-2002, § II(part)).
17.04.166 Reserved.
17.04.168 Professional office.
“Professional office” means offices, professional offices, studios and clinics as follows: Accountant, bookkeeper, income tax consultant, advertiser, appraiser, draftsman, attorney, architect, landscape architect, engineer, surveyor, credit agency, collection agency, finance company, stock and bond broker, correspondence or secretarial service, physician, dentist, chiropodist, chiropractor, psychologist, optometrist, social worker, insurance, real estate, title insurance, travel agency, offices of governmental, charitable, cultural, educational, recreational and social organizations and similar uses. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.170 Public agency.
“Public agency” means any taxing agency, government, district or municipality or subordinate division thereof. (Ord. 458 § 1(part), 1984).
17.04.171 Recreational vehicle.
A. “Recreational vehicle” means a motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other occupancy, which meets all of the following criteria:
1. It contains independent living facilities (kitchen and bathroom.
2. It is built on a single chassis.
3. It is either self-propelled, truck-mounted, or permanently towable on the highways without a permit.
4. It is constructed in accordance with Standard No. A119.2 of the American National Standards Institute, as it may be changed by the department’s regulations.
B. “Recreational Vehicle” does not include trailer-mounted collapsible tents. (Ord. 577 §1, 1991).
17.04.172 Residential care facility.
“Residential care facility, licensed” means any state licensed family home, group care facility or similar facility providing 24- hour non-medical care for persons in need of personal services, supervision or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. The term includes, but is not limited to, foster care homes. A small residential care facility provides care for a maximum of six persons, while a large residential care facility provides care for seven or more.
“Residential care facility, unlicensed” means any family home, group home, group care facility, or similar facility, not required to be licensed by the state and operated as a single housekeeping unit, maintained and operated to provide twentyfour hour nonmedical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily life or for the protection of the individual. A small residential care facility provides care for a maximum of six persons, while a large residential care facility provides care for seven or more persons. (Ord. 807-2013 §2(part), 2013: Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.174 Roadside stand.
“Roadside stand” means a structure designed or used for the display or sale of agricultural products produced on the premises upon which a stand is located.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.176 Service station.
“Service station” means a retail business establishment supplying gasoline, oil and other minor accessories and services for automobiles.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.178 Setback.
“Setback” means the required distance between the. foundation of a building or required parking area and any lot line. (Ord. 527 §1(part), 1988: Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.180 Sign.
“Sign” means any structure upon which is displayed any letters, figures, design, symbol, trademark, statuary or illuminating device intended to attract attention to any place, subject, person, firm, corporation, public performance, article, machine, price, service -or merchandise whatsoever and painted, printed, or constructed and displayed in any manner whatsoever for outdoor advertising purposes.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.181 Sign, electronic changeable copy.
“Electronic Changeable Copy Sign”, means a sign, any portion of which displays or has the ability to display electronically illuminated, scrolling or moving text, symbols or other images, utilizing LED, LCD or other digital or electronic technology, commonly known as electronic message or reader boards, electronic marquees, message centers or moving message displays.
(Ord. 800 §1, 2011).
17.04.182 Story.
“Story” means that portion of a building included between the surface of any floor and the surface of the floor next above, except that the topmost story shall be that portion of a building included: between the surface of the topmost floor and the ceiling or roof above.
Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.184 Street.
“Street” means a public or private thoroughfare which affords principal means of vehicular access to abutting property. “Street” includes avenue, place, way, boulevard, highway, road and any other thoroughfare traversable by motor vehicles except an alley.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.186 Structural alteration.
“Structural alteration” means any change in the supporting members of a building, such as bearing walls, beams or girders, columns, floor joists, ceiling joists or roof rafters. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.188 Structure.
“Structure” means any constructed, erected, or placed material or combination of materials in or upon the ground including, but not by way of limitation, buildings, mobile homes, radio towers, sheds, signs and storage bins, and required parking areas, but excluding sidewalks, paving on streets, driveways, and open uncovered patios. (Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.190 Trailer court.
“Trailer court” means land used for the temporary accommodation of two or more house trailers, travel trailers or recreational vehicles designed for human occupancy.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.192 Use--public.
“Public use” means a use operated exclusively by a governmental agency having the purpose of serving the public, including such uses as schools, parks, playgrounds, hospitals, and administrative and service facilities operated by such agencies.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.194 Use–quasipublic.
“Quasipublic use” means a use operated by a private nonprofit educational, religious, recreational, charitable, fraternal, or medical institution, association or organization having the purpose primarily of serving the general public, and including, but not limited to, such uses as churches, private schools, universities, community centers, recreational facilities, meeting halls and hospitals.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.196 Variance.
“Variance” is an exception to the terms of this title where such variance will not be contrary to the public interest and where, owing to conditions peculiar to the property and not the result of the actions of the applicant, a literal enforcement of this title would result in unnecessary and undue hardship. Establishment or expansion of a use otherwise prohibited shall not be allowed by variance, nor shall a variance be granted because of the presence of nonconforming uses in the zoning district or uses in an adjoining zoning district.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.198 Yard.
“Yard” means the area between any lot line and the setback required therefrom. (Ord. 458 §(part), 1984).
17.04.200 Yard--front.
“Front yard” is the area extending the full width of a lot, between the front lot line and the required setback therefrom. (Ord. 608, 1992).
17.04.202 Yard--rear.
“Rear yard” means the area between a rear lot line and required setback therefrom. (Ord. 527 §1(part), 1988: Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.204 Yard--side.
“Side yard” means the area between a side lot line and the required setback therefrom. (Ord. 527 §1 (part), 1988: Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.206 Zone.
“Zone” means a zoning district.
(Ord. 458 §1(part), 1984).
17.04.207 Beverage.
“Beverage means beer and other malt beverages, carbonated mineral and soda waters, and similar carbonated soft drinks in liquid form which are intended for human consumption. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.208 Beverage container.
“Beverage container” means the individual, separate bottle, can, jar, carton, or other receptacle, however denominated, in which a beverage is sold, and which is constructed of metal, glass, or plastic or other material, or any combination of these materials. “Beverage: container” does not include cups or other similar open or loosely sealed receptacles. (Ord.522 §1(part), 1987)
17.04.209 Department.
Department” means the California” Department of -Conservation. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.210 Consumer.
“Consumer” means every person who, for his or her use or consumption, purchases a beverage in a beverage container from a dealer. “Consumer” includes, but is no limited to, lodging, eating, or drinking establishment, and soft drink vending machines.
(Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.211 Dealer.
“Dealer” means every person in this state, other than a lodging, eating, or drinking establishment, or soft drink vending machine operator, who engages in the sale of beverages in beverage containers to consumers. (Ord. 522 §1 (part), 1987).
17.04.212 Redemption value.
“Redemption value” means the minimum refundable value established ,for each type of beverage container pursuant to the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, specifically Section 14560. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.213 Redemption bonus.
“Redemption bonus” means any amount paid by the department pursuant to the California Beverage- Container. Recycling and Litter Reduction Act for an empty beverage container in addition to the redemption value. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.214 Recycle.
“Recycle,” “recycled,” “recycling,” or “recyclable” means the reuse or refilling of empty beverage containers, or the process of sorting, cleansing, treating, and reconstituting empty postfilled beverage containers for the purpose of using the altered form. “Recycle,” “recycled,” “recycling,” “or “recyclable” does not include merely sorting, shredding, stripping, compressing, storing, landfilling with, or disposing of an empty beverage container. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.215 Recycling center.
“Recycling center” means an operation which is certified by the department and which accepts from consumers, and pays or provides the redemption value and any applicable redemption bonus pursuant to the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act, or empty beverage containers intended to be recycled. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.216 Recycling location.
“Recycling location” means a place, mobile unit, reverse vending machine, or other device where a certified recycling center accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers from consumers, and pays or provides the redemption value and any applicable redemption bonus for one or more types of empty beverage containers. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.217 Reverse vending machine.
“Reverse vending machine” means a mechanical device which accepts one or more types of empty beverage containers and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container’s redemption value and applicable redemption bonus, if any. The bonus payments may be aggregated over more than one container and then paid. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.218 Recyclable material.
“Recyclable material” is reusable material including but not limited to metals, glass, plastic and paper, which are intended for reuse, remanufacture, or reconstitution for the purpose of using the altered form. Recyclable material does not include refuse or hazardous materials. Recyclable material may include used motor oil collected and transported in accordance with Section 25250.11 and 25143.2(b)(4) of the California Health and Safety Code. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.219 Recycling facility, collection facility and processing facility.
A. Recycling Facility. A “recycling facility” is a center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A certified recycling facility or certified processor means a recycling facility certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California. Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986.
A recycling facility does not include storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial, or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business or manufacturer. Recycling facilities may include collection and/or processing facilities.
B. Collection Facility. A “collection facility” is a center for the, acceptance by donation, redemption, or purchase, of recyclable materials from the public. Collection facilities may include the following:
1. Reverse vending machine(s);
2. Small collection facilities which occupy an area of not more than five hundred square feet, and may include:
a. A mobile unit,
b. Bulk reverse vending machines or a grouping of reverse vending machines occupying more than eighty square feet,
c.Kiosk type units which may include permanent structures, d.Unattended containers placed for the donation of recyclable materials;
3. Large collection facilities which may occupy an area of more than five hundred square feet and may include permanent structures.
C. Processing Facility. A “processing facility” is a building or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. Processing means the preparation of materials for efficient shipment, or to an end-user’s specifications, by means including baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning, and remanufacturing.
(Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.220 Mobile recycling unit.
A “mobile recycling unit” means an automobile, truck, trailer or van, licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles which is used for the collection of recyclable materials. A mobile recycling unit also means the bins, boxes or containers transported by trucks, vans, or. trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials. (Ord. 522 §1(part), 1987).
17.04.222 Neighborhood commercial uses.
Uses providing goods and services which are:
A. Sought by owners or occupants of-the-adjacent-residential area many times each year.
B. Also provided in other locations-for the benefit of owners and occupants of residential areas which are not located within one-half mile of the proposed use.
(Ord. 590 §2, 1991).
17.04.224 Open space.
Open space excludes required parking area, but may include stormwater detention ponds which are accessible for recreation purposes when not filled with water.
(Ord. 590 §2, 1991).
17.04.226 Adult entertainment business.
“Adult entertainment businesses” shall mean the following:
A. Adult bookstore. An establishment or business having as a predominant part of its stock in trade, books, magazines, photographs, pictures and other periodicals which are distinguished or characterized by their emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, as defined in this section, and limited in sale of such sexual materials to adults.
B. Adult; motion picture theater. An enclosed building with a capacity of two or more persons used predominately for commercially presenting material distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on matters depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, or the showing or advertising of X-rated films, for observation by patrons therein.
C. Artist’s body painting studio. An establishment or business which provides the services of applying paint or other substance whether transparent or non-transparent to or on the human body when such body is wholly or partially nude.
D. Modeling studio. An establishment or business which provides and/or offers the services of modeling for the purpose of reproducing the human body wholly or partially in the nude by means of photography, painting, sketching, drawing or otherwise.
E. Other adult businesses. Any other business or establishment which offers its patrons services or entertainment characterized by nude or seminude entertainment, and/or by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing or relating to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
F. Specified sexual activities. “Specified sexual activities” shall mean:
1. Human genitals in a state of sexual stimulation or arousal;
2. Acts of human masturbation, sexual intercourse, or sodomy;
3. Fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttock, or female breast.
G. Specified anatomical area. “Specified Anatomical Area” shall mean:
1. Less than completely or opaquely covered:
a. Human genitals, pubic region,
b. Buttocks,
c. Female breast area below a point immediately above the top of the areola;
2. Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered. (Ord. 598 §4, 1991; Ord. 728, 2004).
17.04.228 Apartment hotel.
“Apartment hotel” is a building designed for or containing both apartments and individual guestrooms or rental units, under resident supervision, and which maintains an inner lobby through which all tenants must pass to gain access to apartments, rooms and units.
(Ord. 797 §1(part), 2011).
Childcare Facility. A child daycare facility other than a family daycare home, including, but not limited to, infant centers, preschools, extended daycare facilities, and school age childcare centers, or as otherwise defined in Section 65915(h)(4
17.04.300 Emergency shelter.
“Emergency shelter” is short term housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy for six months or less by a homeless person. Emergency shelters include interim interventions, including but not limited to, navigation centers, bridge housing, and respite or recuperative care. (Ord. 797 §1(part), 2011).
17.04.302 Employee (Farmworker) housing.
“Employee housing, large" means housing consisting of no more than thirty-six beds in a group quarters or twelve units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household is treated as agricultural use as described in California Health and Safety Code 17021.6. This includes housing that complies with California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including temporary mobile homes and any attached or detached dwelling unit used to house farm or agricultural workers and their family members.
“Employee housing, small" means housing for six or fewer persons is treated as a single-family structure and residential use as described in California Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5. This includes housing that complies with California Health and Safety Code Section 17008, including temporary mobile homes and any attached or detached dwelling unit used to house farm or agricultural workers and their family members.
17.04.304 Lower-income household.
“Lower-income household” is a household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for lower-income households applicable to Butte County, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development. Lower-income households include very lowincome households and extremely low-income households.
17.04.306 Lower-income student.
“Lower-income student” is a student who has a household income and asset level that does not exceed the level for Cal Grant A or Cal Grant B award recipients as set forth in subdivision (k) of Section 69432.7 of the Education Code. The eligibility of a student to occupy a unit for lower income students under this section shall be verified by an affidavit, award letter, or letter of eligibility provided by the institution of higher education in which the student is enrolled or by the Student Aid Commission that the student receives or is eligible for financial aid, including an institutional grant or fee waiver from the college or university, the Student Aid Commission, or the federal government.
17.04.308 Moderate-income household.
“Moderate-income household” is a household whose income exceeds the income limit for lower-income households but does not exceed the qualifying limits for moderate-income households applicable to Butte County, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
17.04.310 Senior citizen housing development
“Senior citizen housing development” is a senior citizen housing development as defined in Civil Code Sections 51.3 and 51.12, or a mobilehome park that limits residency based on age requirements for housing for older persons pursuant to Civil Code Sections 798.76 or 799.5.
17.04.314 Single housekeeping unit.
“Single housekeeping unit” means one or more individuals occupying a dwelling unit with common access to, and common use of, living and eating areas and facilities for the preparation and storage of food within the dwelling unit.
17.04.312 Single room occupancy (SRO) housing.
A residential property that includes multiple single room dwelling units. Each unit is for occupancy by a single eligible individual. The unit need not, but may, contain food preparation or sanitary facilities, or both. (Ord. 797 §1(part), 2011).
17.04.316 Stock cooperative.
Is a community apartment or condominium project that creates an undivided interest in land coupled with the right to exclusive occupancy of the apartment located therein, as defined by State law. (Ord. 797 §1(part), 2011).
17.04.318 Student housing development.
“Student housing development” is a development that contains bedrooms containing two or more bedspaces that have a shared or private bathroom, access to a shared or private living room and laundry facilities, and access to a shared or private kitchen.
17.04.320 Supportive housing.
“Supportive housing” is housing with no limit on length of stay that are occupied by the target population as defined in subdivision (d) of Section 53260 of the California Health and Safety Code or individuals eligible for services provided pursuant to the Lanterman Development Disabilities Act (Division 4.5 of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and that are linked to onsite or offsite services that assist supportive housing residents in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, where possible, work in the community.17.04.322 Target Population.
“Target population” are persons with lower incomes, as defined in Health and Safety Code Section 50093, who have one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, or individuals eligible for services provided pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (California Welfare and Institutions Code Sections 4500 et seq.) and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people.
17.04.324 Transitional foster youth
“Transitional Foster Youth” is a person in California whose dependency was established and continued by a court of competent jurisdiction, including a tribal court, on or after the person’s 13th birthday and who is no older than 25 years of age at the commencement of the academic year, or as otherwise defined in Education Code Section 66025.9.
17.04.326 Transitional housing.
“Transitional housing” is a development with buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculating of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six months from the beginning of the assistance.
17.04.328 Very low-Income Household
“Very Low-Income household” is a household whose income does not exceed the qualifying limits for very low-income households applicable to Butte County, as published annually in the California Code of Regulations, Title 25, Section 6932, or successor provision, by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
Chapter 17.10
Streamlined Ministerial Approval for Infill Housing Projects
17.10.010 Purpose.
17.10.020 Applicability
17.10.030
17.10.040
Qualifying projects.
Preemption by State Law.
17.10.050 Notification of inconsistencies.
17.10.060 Deemed compliance.
17.10.070 Permit expiration.
17.10.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the streamlined, ministerial approval process for eligible infill housing developments, including mixed-use projects, pursuant to California Government Code Section 65913.4, commonly known as Senate Bill 35 (SB 35).
17.10.020 Applicability.
This Chapter shall apply only when the City is subject to the streamlined ministerial approval requirements of Government Code Section 65913.4, as determined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development.
17.10.030 Qualifying projects.
The City shall review, subject to Chapter 17.07 (Site Development Plan), and ministerially approve a housing development project, including a mixed-use project, if all the following conditions are met:
A. The project qualifies for streamlined, ministerial approval pursuant to California Government Code Section 65913.4; B. The project complies with all applicable objective zoning and subdivision standards adopted by the City and defined in Government Code Section 65913.4; and
C. The project complies with the City’s objective design review standards, if any, consistent with Government Code Section 65913.4 and adopted by the City Council or specified in Citywide design guidelines for infill housing.
17.10.040 Preemption by State Law.
If any provisions of Section 17.10.020 (Qualifying projects) conflict with the Government Code Section 65913.4, the provisions of the Government Code shall prevail.
17.10.050 Notification of inconsistencies.
If the City determines that a submitted application does not comply with one or more of the requirements in section 17.10.030, the City shall provide written notice to the applicant specifying each area of noncompliance, including an explanation, within the following time frames:
A. Within 30 calendar days of application submittal for projects with 150 or fewer dwelling units; or B. Within 60 calendar days of application submittal for projects with more than 150 dwelling units.
17.10.060 Deemed compliance.
If the City fails to provide written notice within the applicable timeframe specified in Section 17.10.040 (Notification of inconsistencies), the project shall be deemed to comply with the requirements in Section 17.10.020 (Qualifying projects) and must be approved through a ministerial process.
17.10.070 Permit expiration.
A building permit must be issued before the expiration of the three-year approval period. The following provisions govern permit expiration:
A. The approval shall not expire if the project includes public investment in housing affordability beyond tax credits and provides at least 50 percent of its total units as affordable to households earning at or below 80 percent of the area median income (AMI), in accordance with Government Code Section 65913.4(g)(1)(A).
B. All other projects that do not meet the criteria set forth in Section 17.10.020 (Qualifying projects) shall maintain a three-year validity period from the date of final approval, subject to extension under the conditions specified in Government Code Section 65913.4(g)(2).
Chapter 17.12
AR-5 AGRICULTURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
17.12.010 Intent.
17.12.020 Permitted principal uses.
17.12.025 Accessory uses.
17.12.030 Conditional uses.
17.12.040 Minimum lot area.
17.12.050 Maximum building height.
17.12.060 Minimum lot width.
17.12.070 Maximum lot coverage.
17.12.080 Minimum yard requirements.
17.12.090 Parking requirements.
17.12.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
17.12.110 Sign requirements.
17.12.010 Intent.
The purpose of the AR-5 Agricultural Residential District is to preserve a population density appropriate for rural residential uses, to control nonagricultural encroachment onto prime agricultural areas, and to maintain the public health and safety in areas where water and sanitary facilities and other public services are not readily available. This district is further intended to perform the function of a buffer area between large parcel agricultural uses and more intensive urban uses, and to preserve land in open space uses of sufficient size for feasible development until such future time as urban development becomes appropriate.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.020 Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in any AR-5 district shall be as follows:
A. Agriculture, including any customary agricultural building and structure, and such uses as, but not limited to, livestock (as defined in Title 6), field crops, tree crops, nurseries and greenhouses and other agricultural pursuits.
B. Agricultural uses, including small commercial crop production and/or livestock for retail sale of any products on the premises provided it meets the following criteria:
1. Agricultural buildings, greenhouses, and other appurtenant structures to support small scale urban agricultural production.
2. Field and tree crops.
a. Practices of fertilization, spraying, and/or harvesting shall not impact adjacent neighbors by overspray, dust, or nuisance.
3. Livestock shall be:
a. Limited to sheep, goats, and small sized animals.
b. The keeping of cattle or swine shall require a conditional use permit and comply with the requirements o fchapter
17.08. c. Restricted to other numbers of animals as defined in Title 6, "Animals". d. All areas and enclosures where livestock is kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
C. One single-family dwelling unit per lot provided it meets all of the following criteria:
1. The structure is conventionally framed, kit, prefabricated, modular, or manufactured.
2. It is placed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code.
D. Residential care facility, small, licensed and/or unlicensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
E. Residential care facility, large licensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
F. Employee housing, small and large, pursuant to Chapter 17.91 G. Transitional housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
H. Supportive housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
17.12.025 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses shall be allowed in any AR-5 district:
A. Home occupations, pursuant toChapter 17.84.
B. At-home commercial services, pursuant toChapter 17.85.
C. Private offices, stables, corrals and barns appurtenant to the conduct of agricultural uses on the premises.
D. Roadside stand for the sale of agricultural products grown on the premises, with a floor area having no more than five hundred square feet and no greater than fifteen feet in height.
E. Other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to permitted uses.
F. Large family day care homes requiring an administrative use permit.
G. Accessory dwelling unit, pursuant toChapter
17.82. (Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in any AR-5 district shall be as follows:
A. Veterinary hospitals and clinics.
B. Golf courses.
C. Public and quasi-public uses.
D. Keeping of cattle or swine.
E. Kennels.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.040 Minimum lot area.
A minimum gross lot area of five (5) acres shall be required in an AR-5 district. (Ord. 823- 2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.050 Maximum building height.
A residential structure shall not exceed a height of thirty (30) feet. There is no height limit to other structures supporting agricultural uses in this zoning designation.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.060 Minimum lot width.
No minimum lot width shall be required in an AR-5 district, but a ratio of lot depth to lot width shall not exceed three-to-one. (Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.070 Maximum lot coverage.
The aggregate coverage of the lot by buildings and required parking in an AR-5 district shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
A. For permitted principal uses related to structures and paved areas, twenty (20) percent B. For residential plus non-residential structures, forty (40) percent. (Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.080 Minimum yard requirements.
In an AR-5 district, the provisions ofChapter 17.78 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.090 Parking requirements.
In an AR-5 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
In an AR-5 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
17.12.110 Sign requirements.
Sign requirements in an AR-5 district shall be as follows:
A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property not to exceed four (4) square feet in area;
B. Signs may be erected in conjunction with a home occupation and shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 3 (part), 2016)
ARTICLE 4. Residential District
Chapter 17.21
R-S RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT
17.21.010 Intent.
17.21.020 Permitted principal uses.
17.21.025 Accessory uses.
17.21.030 Conditional uses.
17.21.040 Minimum lot area.
17.21.050 Maximum building height.
17.21.060 Minimum lot width.
17.21.070 Maximum lot coverage.
17.21.080 Minimum yard requirements.
17.21.090 Parking requirements.
17.21.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
17.21.110 Sign requirements.
17.21.120 Non-conforming lots - Deemed variance approval.
17.21.010 Intent.
The purpose of the R-S Residential Suburban District is to accommodate very low density residential uses composed of a single-detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit, characterized by a maximum density up to two (2) dwelling units or less per gross acre fronting on a public street. (Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.020 Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in any R-S district shall be as follows:
A. One single-family dwelling unit per lot provided it meets all of the following criteria:
1. The structure is a conventional framed, prefabricated, kit, modular, or manufactured home.
2. It is placed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code.
B. Agricultural uses, including small commercial crop production and/or livestock for retail sale of any products on the premises provided it meets the following criteria:
1. Agricultural buildings, greenhouses, and other appurtenant structures to support small scale urban agricultural production.
2. Field and tree crops.
3. Practices of fertilization, spraying, and/or harvesting shall not impact adjacent neighbors by overspray, dust, or nuisance.
4. Livestock shall be:
a. Limited to sheep, goats, and small sized animals.
b. The keeping of cattle or swine shall require a conditional use permit and comply with the requirements of chapter 17.08.
c. Restricted to other numbers of animals as defined in Title 6, "Animals". d. All areas and enclosures where livestock is kept shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner.
C. Small family child care home as defined by Section17.04.077.
D. Residential care facility, small, licensed and/or unlicensed pursuant to Chapter 17.94. .
E. Residential care facility, large licensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
F. Family day care homes, provided that family day care homes serving seven (7) to twelve (12) children shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.72.
G. Employee housing, small and large, pursuant to Chapter 17.91 H. Supportive Housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
I. Transitional Housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.025 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses shall be allowed in any R-S district:
A. Home occupations pursuant toChapter 17.84.
B. At-home commercial services pursuant toChapter 17.85.
C. Private stables and corrals.
D. Other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to permitted uses.
E. Large family child care home requiring an administrative use permit.
F. Accessory dwelling unit pursuant toChapter 17.82.
17.21.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in any R-S district shall be as follows:
A. Public and quasi-public uses.
B. Churches.
C. Temporary sales tract office.
D. Keeping of cattle or swine.
E. Kennels.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.040 Minimum lot area.
A minimum lot area in an R-S district shall be as follows:
A. Each lot shall have a standard minimum area of ten thousand (10,000) square feet, except as described herein.
B. Lots as small as ten thousand (10,000) square feet in area may be permitted in subdivisions which meet all of the criteria listed below:
1. The total number of lots existing or created by a land division does not exceed the gross area of the site being subdivided, divided by the standard minimum area described in subsection A. of this section and does not exceed the allowable density described in Section 17.21.020. In R-S zones, no lots with less than twenty-two thousand (22,000) square feet of area may be subdivided, and forty three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet shall be required in order to create two (2) lots, etc.
2. If the number of lots created by a land division or subdivision equals the maximum number permitted by density standards for the zoning district, then all lots must be smaller in area than 1.9% times the standard minimum area described in subsection A. above. This requirement is intended to prevent future density increases on the property being subdivided, unless at some point in the future the City revises adopted density limitations and lot standards are also revised accordingly.
3. No corner lot may have an area less than seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet.
C. No lot shall be further divided if calculated contiguous to other parcels the total is equal to the maximum allowable density.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.050 Maximum building height.
No building in an R-S district shall exceed a height of thirty (30) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.060 Minimum lot width.
Minimum lot width in an R-S district shall be as follows:
A. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet.
B. Each corner lot abutting an arterial or collector road shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.070 Maximum lot coverage.
In an R-S district, lot coverage shall not exceed:
A. Forty (40) percent for all residential and paved areas; and B. Sixty (60) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas with a second residential unit.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.080 Minimum yard requirements.
In an R-S district, the provisions ofChapter 17.78 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.090 Parking requirements.
In an R-S district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
In an R-S district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.110 Sign requirements.
Sign requirements in any R-S district are as follows:
A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease, or rental of the property, not to exceed four (4) square feet in area.
B. Signs may be erected in conjunction with a home occupation and shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
17.21.120 Nonconforming lots - Deemed variance approval.
Any lawfully established development prior to the adoption of this ordinance that, because of a change in zoning designation or amendment to adopted design guidelines or development standards, no longer conforms with the design guidelines or development standards applicable to the development and requires a variance, is deemed to have such entitlement and is subject to the provisions of all of this Title related to variances. (Ord. 823-2016 § 6 (part), 2016)
Chapter 17.22
R-1 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
17.22.010 Intent.
17.22.020 Permitted uses.
17.22.025 Accessory uses.
17.22.030 Conditional uses.
17.22.040 Minimum lot area.
17.22.050 Maximum building height.
17.22.060 Minimum lot width.
17.22.070 Maximum lot coverage.
17.22.080 Minimum yard requirements.
17.22.090 Parking requirements.
17.22.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
17.22.110 Sign requirements.
17.22.010 Intent.
The purpose of the R-1 Single Family Residential District is to accommodate residential uses composed of a single, detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit or accessory dwelling unit characterized by a density range varying with the utilization and combination of the single-family subzones per gross acre with lots fronting a public street. The following single family subzones are hereby established:
A. R-1A: The purpose of the R-1A subzone is to accommodate and preserve the single family residential uses composed of a single detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit if it can meet the lot coverage requirements.
B. R-1B: The purpose of the R-1B subzone is to accommodate and preserve the single family residential uses composed of a single detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit if it can meet the lot coverage requirements.
C. R-1C: The purpose of the R-1C subzone is to accommodate and preserve the single family residential uses composed of a single detached residence per lot with the exception of a second residential unit if it can meet the lot coverage requirements.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 2, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted principal uses in any R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district shall be as follows:
A. One single-family dwelling unit per lot provided it meets all of the following criteria:
1. The structure is a conventional framed, prefabricated, kit, modular or manufactured home.
2. It is placed on a foundation system pursuant to Section 18551 of the Health and Safety Code.
B. Small family child care home, as defined by Section17.04.077.
C. Residential care facility, small licensed and/or unlicensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
D. Residential care facility, large licensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
E. Household pets the number and types in accordance with Title 6, "Animals." F. Live-work units.
G. Employee Housing, small, pursuant to Chapter 17.91,
H. Supportive Housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
I. Transitional Housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 3, 2017; Ord. 823- 2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.025 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses shall be allowed in any R-1, R-1A, and R1-B district subsequent to an application being made to the City with a fee on its prescribed form for review and approval in order to evaluate any impacts related to the use due to noise, parking, concentration or other issues that may need to be mitigated:
A. Home occupations pursuant toChapter 17.84.
B. At-home commercial services pursuant toChapter 17.85.
C. Other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to permitted uses.
D. Large family child care home requiring an administrative use permit.
E. Cottage food operation pursuant toChapter 17.85.
F. Accessory dwelling units pursuant toChapter 17.82.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 4, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.030 Conditional uses.
A. Conditional uses in any R-1 district shall be as follows:
1. Public and quasi-public uses.
2. Churches.
3. Temporary sales tract offices.
4. Mobile home parks.
5. Small scale professional offices.
B. Conditional uses in subsections A. through F. above are not allowed in the R-1A and R-1B subzone districts. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.040 Minimum lot area.
A minimum lot area in an R-1 district shall be as follows:
A. Each lot shall have a standard minimum area of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet or more, except as described herein.
B. A minimum lot area in the R-1A district shall be as follows:
1. Each lot with a lot area from one thousand three hundred (1,300) square feet to three thousand five hundred (3,500) square feet.
2. No further reduction of lot size shall be allowed within this R-1 subzone.
3. Lots that conform to the lot area as noted for R-1A are considered legal conforming lots and do not need to be rezoned when located in an R-1 zoning district.
C. A minimum lot area in the R-1B district shall be as follows:
1. Each lot with a lot area from three thousand five hundred and one (3,501) square feet to five thousand nine hundred ninety nine (5,999) square feet.
2. A lot may be subdivided into two parcels if a minimum of two thousand five hundred (2,500) net square feet is achieved within this R-1 subzone.
3. Lots that conform to the lot area as noted for R-1B are considered legal conforming lots and do not need to be rezoned when located in an R-1 zoning district.
D. A minimum lot area in the R-1C district shall be as follows:
1. Each lot with a lot area from six thousand (6,000) square feet to seven thousand four hundred ninety-nine (7,499) square feet.
2. A lot may be subdivided into two parcels if a minimum of three thousand five hundred (3,500) net square feet is achieved within this R-1 subzone.
3. Lots that conform to the lot area as noted for R-1C are considered legal conforming lots and do not need to be rezoned when located in an R-1 zoning district.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 5, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.050 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height in any R-1, R-1A, and R1-B district shall be as follows:
A. No building in the R-1 district shall exceed a height of thirty (30) feet.
B. No accessory structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 6, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.060 Minimum lot width.
Minimum lot width shall be as follows:
A. R-1:
1. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum lot width of sixty (60) feet.
2. Each corner lot abutting an arterial or collector road shall have a minimum width of eighty-five (85) feet.
B. R-1A, R-1B:
1. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum lot width of twenty- five (25) feet.
2. Each corner lot abutting an arterial or collector road shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet.
C. R-1C:
1. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum lot width of sixty (60) feet.
2. Each corner lot abutting an arterial or collector road shall have a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet.
D. The minimum width of a flag lot abutting a street shall be twenty-five (25) feet. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 7, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.070 Maximum lot coverage.
A. In an R-1 district and R1-C subzone, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
1. Forty (40) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas.
B. In the R-1A and R-1B subzone, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
1. Sixty (60) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas.
Ord. 825-2017 § 8, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.080 Minimum yard requirements.
In an R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district, the provisions ofChapter 17.78 shall apply. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 9, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.090 Parking requirements.
In an R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 10, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
In an R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district, the general provisions of Chapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 11, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016)
17.22.110 Sign requirements.
Sign requirements in any R-1, R-1A, R-1B, and R1-C district shall be as follows:
A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property, not to exceed four square feet in size.
B. Signs may be erected in conjunction with a home occupation and shall not exceed three square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.
(Ord. 845-2023, § 1 (part), 2023; Ord. 825-2017 § 12, 2017; Ord. 823-2016 § 7 (part), 2016) Chapter 17.25
R-2 MDR MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
17.25.010 Intent.
17.25.020 Permitted principal uses.
17.25.025 Accessory uses.
17.25.030 Conditional uses.
17.25.040 Minimum lot area.
17.25.050 Maximum building height.
17.25.060 Minimum lot width.
17.25.070 Maximum lot coverage.
17.25.080 Minimum yard requirements.
17.25.090 Parking requirements.
17.25.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
17.25.110 Sign requirements.
17.25.010 Intent.
The purpose of the R-2 MDR Medium Density Residential District is to accommodate medium density residential uses composed of single family attached and/or detached homes and duplexes with a density of five (5) to eight (8) dwelling units or less per gross acre with lots fronting a public street. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.020 Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in any R-2 district shall be as follows:
A. All uses permitted "as of right" in the R-1 District.
B. One duplex on a lot with a minimum size of six thousand (6,000) square feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.025 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses shall be allowed in any R-2 district:
A. At-home commercial services, pursuant toChapter 17.85.
B. Other structures and uses customarily appurtenant to permitted uses.
C. Cottage food operation, pursuant toChapter 17.85.
D. Accessory dwelling units, pursuant toChapter 17.82. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in any R-2 district shall be as follows:
A. Temporary sales tract offices.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.040 Minimum lot area.
A minimum lot area in an R-2 zoning district shall be as follows:
A. The minimum area of an interior lot shall be five thousand (5,000) square feet.
B. The minimum area of a corner lot shall be six thousand (6,000) square feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.050 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height in any R-2 district shall be as follows:
A. No residential structure shall exceed a height of thirty (30) feet, for main buildings.
B. No accessory structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.060 Minimum lot width.
Minimum lot width in an R-2 zone shall be as follows:
A. Each interior lot shall have a minimum width of fifty (50) feet.
B. Each corner lot abutting a local street shall have a minimum width of sixty (60) feet.
C. Each corner lot abutting a major arterial shall have a minimum width of seventy-five (75) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.070 Maximum lot coverage.
In an R-2 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
A. Forty (40) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.080 Minimum yard requirements.
In an R-2 district, the provisions ofChapter 17.78 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.090 Parking requirements.
In an R-2 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
In an R-2 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
17.25.110 Sign requirements.
Sign requirements in any R-2 district shall be as follows:
A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property, not to exceed four (4) square feet in size.
B. Signs may be erected in conjunction with a home occupation, shall not exceed three (3) square feet in area and shall not be illuminated.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 8 (part), 2016)
Chapter 17.26
R-3 MFR MULTIPLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
17.26.010 Intent.
17.26.020 Permitted principal uses.
17.26.025 Accessory uses.
17.26.030 Conditional uses.
17.26.040 Minimum lot area.
17.26.050 Maximum building height.
17.26.060 Minimum lot width.
17.26.070 Maximum lot coverage.
17.26.080 Minimum yard requirement.
17.26.090 Parking requirements.
17.26.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
17.26.110 Sign requirements.
17.26.120 Site Development Plan.
17.26.125 Landscaping.
17.26.130 Boat, trailer and recreational vehicle storage.
17.26.010 Intent.
The purpose of the R-3 Multifamily Residential District is to accommodate higher densities of nine (9) to fifteen (15) dwelling units per gross acre and to serve as a buffer area between low and medium density residential districts to commercial or industrial districts with each lot fronting on a public street. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.020 Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in any R-3 district shall be as follows:
A. Multiple family residential units, single-room occupancy units (SROs, boarding houses, apartment hotels, community apartments, and stock cooperative apartments, either attached or detached, with a density not to exceed fifteen (15) units.
B. Household pets the numbers and types in accordance with Title 6, "Animals".
C. Residential care facility, small, licensed and/or unlicensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
D. Residential care facility, large licensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
E. Transitional housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95
F. Supportive housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.025 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses are allowed in any R-3 district:
A. At-home commercial services pursuant toChapter 17.85.
B. Home occupations pursuant toChapter 17.84.
C. Cottage food operation pursuant toChapter 17.85.
D. Accessory dwelling unit, pursuant to Chapter 17.82.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in any R-3 district shall be as follows:
A. Public and quasi-public uses.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.040 Minimum lot area.
There is no minimum lot area for the R-3 district.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.050 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height in any R-3 district shall be as follows:
A. No residential structure shall exceed thirty (30) feet.
B. No accessory structure shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.060 Minimum lot width.
Minimum lot width in an R-3 district shall be as follows:
A. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet.
B. Each corner lot abutting a major arterial shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.070 Maximum lot coverage.
In an R-3 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
A. Fifty (50) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.080 Minimum yard requirement.
In an R-3 district, the provisions ofChapter 17.78 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.090 Parking requirements.
In an R-3 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
In an R-3 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.110 Sign requirements.
Sign requirements in any R-3 district shall be as follows:
A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property not to exceed four (4) square feet in size.
B. Each multiple-family dwelling group shall be limited to one identification sign not exceeding twelve (12) square feet of surface area. Signs may be indirectly lighted and if detached may not exceed five (5) feet in height and may not be located within any right-of-way or public easement.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.120 Site Development Plan.
All development projects in the R-3 district shall be subject to site development review in accordance withChapter 17.07. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.125 Landscaping.
All open areas not covered with buildings or paving in an R-3 district shall be landscaped and maintained. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a part of the site development plan review prior to the issuance of a building permit. Trees of sufficient size shall be planted throughout the development in all common open areas.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
17.26.130 Boat, trailer and recreational vehicle storage.
All boats, trailers and recreational vehicles in an R-3 district shall be stored only within areas specifically designed for such storage on approved plans. Said area shall be screened by fencing and/or landscaping. (Ord. 823-2016 § 9 (part), 2016)
Chapter 17.27
R-4 HDR HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
17.27.010 Intent.
17.27.020 Permitted principal uses.
17.27.025 Accessory uses.
17.27.030 Conditional uses.
17.27.040 Minimum lot area.
17.27.050 Maximum building height.
17.27.060 Minimum lot width.
17.27.070 Maximum lot coverage.
17.27.080 Minimum yard requirement.
17.27.090 Parking requirements.
17.27.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
17.27.110 Sign requirements.
17.27.120 Site Development Plan.
17.27.125 Landscaping.
17.27.130 Boat, trailer and recreational vehicle storage.
17.27.010 Intent.
The purpose of the R-4 High Density Residential District is to accommodate higher densities of sixteen (16) to thirty (30) dwelling units per gross acre and to serve as a buffer area between residential districts and commercial or industrial districts with each lot fronting on a public street.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.020 Permitted principal uses.
Permitted principal uses in any R-4 district shall be as follows:
A. Multiple family residential units, single-room occupancy units (SROs, boarding houses, apartment hotels, community apartments, and stock cooperative apartments), either attached or detached, with a density not to exceed thirty (30) units.
B. Household pets the numbers and types in accordance with Title 6, "Animals".
C. Residential care facility, small licensed and/or unlicensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
D. Residential care facility, large licensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
E. Transitional housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95
F. Supportive housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.025 Accessory uses.
The following accessory uses are allowed in any R-4 district:
A. At-home commercial services pursuant toChapter 17.85.
B. Home occupations pursuant toChapter 17.84.
C. Cottage food operation pursuant toChapter 17.85.
D. Accessory dwelling unit, pursuant to Chapter 17.82. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses in any R-4 district shall be as follows:
A. Public and quasi-public uses.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.040 Minimum lot area.
There is no minimum lot area for the R-4 district.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.050 Maximum building height.
Maximum building height in any R-4 district shall be as follows:
A. No residential structure shall exceed forty (40) feet.
B. No non-residential accessory building shall exceed a height of fifteen (15) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.060 Minimum lot width.
Minimum lot width in an R-4 district shall be as follows:
A. Each lot fronting a residential street shall have a minimum width of eighty (80) feet.
B. Each corner lot abutting a major arterial shall have a minimum width of one hundred (100) feet. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.070 Maximum lot coverage.
In an R-4 district, lot coverage shall not exceed the following percentage of the lot area:
A. Sixty (60) percent combined square footage for all residential, accessory, and paved areas. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.080 Minimum yard requirement.
In an R-4 district, the provisions ofChapter 17.78 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.090 Parking requirements.
In an R-4 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.76 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.100 Fence and hedge requirements.
In an R-4 district, the general provisions ofChapter 17.72 shall apply. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.110 Sign requirements.
Sign requirements in any R-4 district shall be as follows:
A. One temporary detached sign pertaining to the sale, lease or rental of the property not to exceed four square feet in size.
B. Each multiple-family dwelling group shall be limited to one identification sign on a building not exceeding eight (8) square feet of surface area. Signs may be indirectly lighted and if detached may not exceed five (5) feet in height and may not be located within any right-of-way or public easement. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.120 Site development plan.
A site development plan review is required for all development in the R-4 district in accordance with Chapter 17.07. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.125 Landscaping.
All open areas not covered with buildings or paving in an R-4 district shall be landscaped and maintained. A detailed landscape plan shall be approved by the Planning Commission as a part of the site development plan review prior to the issuance of a building permit. Trees of sufficient size shall be planted throughout the development in all common open areas.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
17.27.130 Boat, trailer and recreational vehicle storage.
All boats, trailers and recreational vehicles in the R-4 district shall be stored only within areas specifically designed for such storage on approved plans. Said area shall be screened by fencing and/or landscaping. (Ord. 823-2016 § 10 (part), 2016)
Chapter 17.28
RESIDENTIAL DENSITY BONUS
17.28.010 Intent.
.
17.28.020 Application requirements.
17.28.030 Eligibility for bonus.
17.28.040 Density bonus calculation and allowance.
17.28.050
17.28.060
Additional density bonus
Eligibility and application requirements for incentives.
17.28.070 Child care facilities.
17.28.080 Donation of land.
17.28.090 General guidelines.
17.28.100 Findings for approval for density bonus and/or incentive(s).
17.28.110 Affordable housing agreement required.
17.28.010 Intent.
The purpose of the residential density bonus is to encourage affordable housing by providing the incentive for the provision of affordable housing as a portion of certain new development within the community, to implement the affordable housing goals, policies, and objectives of the City, to ensure the opportunity of affordable housing for all income levels to maintain a balanced community, and to comply with California Government Code Sections 65915 through 65918. Where any provision of this Chapter conflicts with California Government Code Section 65915 et seq., as amended from time to time, state law shall prevail.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.020 Application requirements.
A density bonus may be approved pursuant to a request for approval of a density bonus, provided the request complies with the provisions of this Chapter. Each application for a density bonus request shall be accompanied by the following:
A. A site plan that identifies all units in the project including the location of the affordable units and the bonus units; B. A narrative briefly describing the housing development and shall include information on:
1. The number of units permitted under the general plan.
2. The total number of units proposed in the project.
3. The number of affordable and/or senior units.
4. The number of bonus units requested based on the tables provided in Section17.28.040 of this Chapter.
5. A breakdown of units proposed for very low, lower, and moderate income, senior citizen, and/or market rate units.
6. Any requested incentive(s), including an explanation as to why the incentive(s) is required for the housing development.
C. Information indicating that appropriate and sufficient infrastructure capacity (water, sewer, roadway) and water supply is available to serve the bonus units;
D. A pro-forma illustrating the financial need for the density bonus and/or any requested Incentives. The information that shall be included is as follows:
1. The project pro-forma shall include, but is not limited to: capital costs, operating expenses, return on investment, revenues, loan-to-value ratio and debt-coverage ratio, any contribution provided by subsidy programs, and the economic effect created by the use and income restrictions of the affordable units.
2. An appraisal report indicating the value of the density bonus and any incentive(s) requested.
3. A source and use of funds statement identifying any projected financing gap of the project. The developer shall establish how much of the gap is covered by the density bonus units, and how much will be covered by the requested incentive(s).
E. Any such additional information in support of a request for a density bonus as may be requested by the planning and redevelopment department.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.030 Eligibility for bonus.
A developer of a housing development containing five (5) or more units may qualify for a density bonus and at least one other incentive as provided by this Chapter if the developer does one of the following:
A. Agrees to construct and maintain at least 5% of the units dedicated to very low-income households.
B. Agrees to construct and maintain at least 10% of the units dedicated to lower income households.
C. Agrees to construct and maintain at least 10% of the units in a common interest development (as defined in Section 1351 of the California Civil Code) dedicated to moderate income households, provided that all units in the development are offered to the public for purchase.
D. Agrees to construct and maintain a senior citizen housing development as defined in Section 17.04 (Definitions) .
E. Donates land to the City dedicated for the construction of very low income units pursuant to Section17.28.080 of this Chapter.
F. Includes a qualifying child care facility as described in Section17.28.070 of this Chapter in addition to providing housing as described in subsections (A) through (C) of this section. (Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.040 Density bonus calculation and allowance.
A. State law preemption. Pursuant to state law, the granting of a density bonus or the granting of a density bonus together with an incentive(s) shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a general plan amendment, specific plan amendment, rezone, or other discretionary approvals. The City shall grant density bonuses, incentives or concessions, waivers or reductions of development standards, and parking ratios as required by Government Code Section 65915.
B. Density bonus calculation. An applicant must choose a density bonus from only one applicable affordability category in below subsection C. and may not combine categories with the exception of child care facilities or land donation, which may be combined with an affordable housing development, for an additional density bonus consistent with the maximum density bonus permitted under state law.
C. Density bonus allowance. In calculating the number of units required for very low, lower and moderate income households, the density bonus units shall not be included; in no event shall a density bonus exceed 50%. A housing development that satisfies all applicable provisions of this Chapter shall be allowed the following applicable density bonuses:
1. Very low income. The potential density bonus for a project is calculated in the following table. For example, if there is a provision for five (5) very low income units, the development could potentially gain a twenty (20) percent increase in overall number of units in the development.
2. Percentage of Very Low-Income Units Percentage Density Bonus 5 20
6 22.5
7 25
8 27.5
9 30
10 32.5
11 35
12 38.75
13 42.5
14 46.25
15 50
3. Lower income. The potential density bonus for a project is calculated in the following table. For example, if there is a provision for ten (10) lower income units, the development could potentially gain a twenty (20) percent increase in overall number of units in the development.
Percentage of Lower Income Units Percentage Density Bonus 10 20
11 21.5
12 23
13 24.5
14 26
15 27.5
16 29
17 30.5
18 32
19 33.5
20 35
21 38.75
22 42.5
23 46.25
24 50
4. Moderate income. The potential density bonus for a project is calculated in the following table. For example, if there is a provision for ten (10) moderate income units, the development could potentially gain a five (5) percent increase in overall units in the development.
Percentage of Moderate-Income Units Percentage Density Bonus 10 5
11 6
12 7
13 8
14 9
15 10
16 11
17 12
18 13
19 14
20 15
21 16
22 17
23 18
24 19
25 20
26 21
27 22
28 23
29 24
30 25
31 26
32 27
33 28
34 29
35 30
36 31
37 32
38 33
39 34
40 35
41 38.75
42 42.5
43 46.25
44 50
5. Senior citizen housing development. The density bonus for a senior citizen housing development that provides housing for seniors consistent with Section 17.28.040 of this Chapter shall be 20%
6. Student housing development. The density bonus for a student housing development that provides housing for lower-income students consistent with California Government Code Section 65915(b)(1)(F) shall be calculated and granted in accordance with California Government Code Section 65915(f)(3).
7. Transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, and homeless persons. The density bonus for a housing development that provides housing for transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, or homeless persons consistent with California Government Code Section 65915(b)(1)(E) shall be calculated and granted in accordance with California Government Code Section 65915(f)(3).
8. Child care facility. A project (whether a housing, commercial, or industrial project) is eligible for a density bonus for a child care facility when in compliance with Section 17.28.070 of this Chapter and California Government Code Section 65917.5.
9. Donation of land. A project is eligible for the following density bonus for the donation of land when in compliance with Section 17.28.080 of this Chapter:
Percentage of Very Low-Income Units Percentage Density Bonus 10 15
11 16
12 17
13 18
14 19
15 20
16 21
17 22
18 23
19 24
20 25
21 26
22 27
23 28
24 29
25 30
26 31
27 32
28 33
29 34
30 35
10. Conversion of apartments to condominiums. A project is eligible percent density bonus for the conversion of apartments to condominiums when in compliance with California Government Code Section 65915.5. (Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.050 Additional density bonus
A. In addition to a Density Bonus set forth in section 17.28.040 (Density bonus calculation and allowance), the City will allow projects to potentially obtain a total density bonus of up to one hundred percent by providing the initial percentage of affordable units to secure an initial fifty (50) percent density bonus and then a secondary percentage of affordable units in order to obtain an additional density bonus of up to fifty percent. Where a housing development is seeking an additional bonus, the application shall identify the subparagraph of Government Code Section 65915(v)(1) under which the development qualifies and provide reasonable documentation demonstrating eligibility for the additional bonus under that subparagraph. The additional density bonus will be available to projects that meet the following minimum set-asides:
1. Rental or for-sale housing developments that provide fifteen percent of the total units to Very Low-Income households.
2. Rental or for-sale housing developments that provide twenty-four percent of the total units to Lower Income households.
3. For sale housing developments that provide forty-four percent of the total units to Moderate Income households.
B. Calculation of Additional Density Bonus: Rental or for-sale housing development that meets the requirements specified in subsection A, an additional density bonus shall be entitled to a density bonus calculated in accordance with Government Code Section 65915(v)(2).
17.28.060 Eligibility and application requirements for incentives/concessions.
A. Available incentives/concessions. A housing development qualifying for a density bonus shall be entitled, upon request, to at least the minimum number of incentives or concessions required by Government Code Section 65915(d).
Incentives may include, but are not limited to:
1. A reduction in site development standards such as:
a. Reduced minimum lot sizes and/or dimensions.
b. Reduced minimum lot setbacks.
c. Reduced minimum outdoor and/or private outdoor living area. d. Increased maximum lot coverage.
e. Increased maximum building height and/or stories.
f. Reduced on-site parking requirements.
g. Reduced street standards.
2. A reduction in architectural design requirements.
3. A density bonus greater than the amount required by this Chapter.
4. Other regulatory incentives proposed by the developer or the City, which result in identifiable, financially sufficient, and actual cost reductions.
5. If an applicant qualifies for a density bonus pursuant to this Chapter, the applicant may request, in addition to any requested incentive(s), that the following parking requirement be applied to the project in place of the City's current parking requirements. The parking requirement is inclusive of handicapped and guest parking for the entire housing development, but shall not include on-street parking spaces in the count towards the parking requirement:
a. Zero to one (0-1) bedroom: 1 on-site parking space.
b. Two to three (2-3) bedrooms: 1.5 on-site parking spaces. c. Four or more (4+) bedrooms: 2.5 on-site parking spaces. d. One bedspace in a student housing development: 0 on-stie parking space B. Eligibility for incentives. Incentives are available to a housing developer as follows:
1. One incentive for housing developments that (a) restrict at least 10% of the total units to lower income households, at least 5% for very low income households, or at least 10% for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development, or (b) are for senior housing, consistent with Government Code Section 65915(d)(2)(A).
2. Two incentives for housing developments that restrict at least 17% of the total units to lower income households, at least 10% for very low income households, or at least 20% for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development.
3. Three incentives for housing developments that restrict at least 24% of the total units for lower income households, at least 15% for very low income households, or at least 30% for persons and families of moderate income in a common interest development.
4. Four incentives or concessions for projects that include at 16% of the units for very low income households or at least 45% of the units for persons and families of moderate income in a development in which the units are for sale.
5. Five incentives or concessions for a housing development in which 100% of the total units are affordable to lower income households, except that up to 20% of the units may be affordable to moderate-income households. If the project is located within 1/2 mile of a major transit stop or within a very low vehicle travel area in a designated county, the applicant shall also be entitled to a height increase of up to three additional stories, or 33 feet, as provided by state law.
6. One incentive or concession for projects that include at least 20 percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing development. If a project includes at least 23 percent of the total units for lower income students in a student housing project, the applicant shall instead receive two incentives or concessions. (Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.070 Child care facilities.
A. Child care facility density bonus. When an applicant proposes to construct a housing development that is eligible for a density bonus under Section 17.28.040 of this Chapter and California Government Code Section 65917.5, and includes a child care facility that will be located on the premises or adjacent to the housing development, the City shall grant either:
1. An additional density bonus that is an amount of square feet of residential space that is equal to or greater than the amount of square feet in the Child Care Facility, such that the bonus square footage shall not exceed a. Existing Structures: a maximum of five square feet of floor area for each one square foot of floor area contained in the Child Care Facility for projects involving existing structures; b. New Structures: a maximum of 10 square feet of floor area for each one square foot of floor area contained in the Child Care Facility for projects involving new structures.
2. An additional incentive or concession that contributes significantly to the economic feasibility of the construction of the child care facility.
B. Child care facility requirements. The City shall require, as a condition of approval to the housing development, the following:
1. The child care facility shall remain in operation for a period of time that is as long as or longer than the period of time during which the affordable units are required to remain affordable per this Chapter; and,
2. Of the children who attend the child care facility, the children of very low income households, lower income households or families of moderate income households shall equal a percentage that is equal to or greater than the percentage of affordable units in the housing development that are required for very low, low or families of moderate income households.
C. Child care facility criteria. The City shall not be required to provide a density bonus or incentive for a child care facility if it finds, based upon substantial evidence, that the community has adequate child care facilities. (Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.080 Donation of land.
A. Donation of land density bonus. When a developer of a tentative subdivision map, parcel map, or other residential development donates land to the City, the developer shall be entitled to a density bonus above the otherwise maximum allowable residential density, up to a maximum of 35% depending on the amount of land donated (see Section 17.28.040 of this Chapter). The density bonus for a qualifying land donation shall be not less than the amount required by Government Code Section 65915(g). This increase shall be in addition to any increase in density permitted by Section 17.28.040 of this Chapter up to a maximum combined density increase of 35% if an applicant seeks both the increase required by Section
17.28.040 and this section of this Chapter.
B. The developer shall be eligible for the density bonus for the donation of land, if all of the following conditions are met:
1. The developer shall donate and transfer land no later than the date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or residential development application;
2. The developable acreage and zoning classification of the land being transferred are sufficient to permit construction of units affordable to very low income households in the amount not less than 10% of the residential units in the proposed development;
3. The transferred land is at least one acre in size or of sufficient size to permit development of at least 40 units, has the appropriate general plan designation, is appropriately zoned for development as affordable housing, and is or will be served by adequate public facilities and infrastructure. The transferred land shall have appropriate zoning and development standards to make the development of the affordable units feasible. No later than the date of approval of the final subdivision map, parcel map, or of the residential development, the transferred land shall have all of the permits and approvals, other than building permits, necessary for the development of the very low income units on the transferred land, except that the City may subject the proposed development to subsequent design review if the design is not reviewed by the local government prior to the time of transfer;
4. The transferred land and the affordable units shall be subject to a deed restriction ensuring continued affordability of the units consistent with Section 17.28.110 of this Chapter if required by financing programs or subsidy programs;
5. The land is transferred to the City or to a housing developer approved by the City. The City may require the developer to identify and transfer the land to the affordable housing developer; and,
6. The transferred land shall be within the boundary of the proposed development or, if the City determines appropriate, within one-quarter mile of the boundary of the proposed development. (Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.090 General guidelines.
A. Location of bonus units. As required by California Government Code Section 65915(f), the location of density bonus units within the qualifying housing development may be at the discretion of the developer, and need not be in the same area of the project where the units for the lower income households are located as long as the density bonus units are located within the same housing development.
B. Preliminary review. A developer may submit to the planning and redevelopment department a preliminary proposal for the development of housing pursuant to this Chapter prior to the submittal of any formal application for a density bonus. The City shall, within 30 days of receipt of a written proposal, notify the housing developer in writing of either (1) any specific requirements or procedures under this Chapter, which the proposal has not met, or (2) the proposal is sufficient for preparation of an application for density bonus.
C. Infrastructure and supply capacity. Criteria to be considered in analyzing the requested bonus will include the availability and capacity of infrastructure (water, sewer, road capacity, and the like) and water supply to accommodate the additional density.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
17.28.100 Findings for approval for density bonus and or incentive(s).
A. Density bonus approval. The following finding shall be made by the approving authority in order to approve a density bonus request:
1. The density bonus request meets the requirements of this Chapter.
B. Density bonus approval with incentive(s). The following findings shall be made by the Approving Authority in order to approve a density bonus and incentive(s) request:
1. The density bonus request meets the requirements of this Chapter and Government Code Section 65915.
2. The requested incentive(s) or concession(s) shall be granted unless the Approving Authority makes the specific written findings, based upon substantial evidence, that are authorized by Government Code Section 65915(d) to deny or reduce an incentive or concession.
C. Denial of a request for an incentive(s). The approving authority shall make the following findings prior to disallowing an incentive (in the case where an accompanying density bonus may be approved, or in the case of where an incentive(s) is requested for senior housing or child care facility):
1. That one or more of the grounds for denial set forth in Government Code Section 65915(d) has been met, supported by substantial evidence in the record..
2. Any such specific, adverse impacts shall be evaluated and documented consistent with Government Code Section 65915(d) and Government Code Section 65589.5.
17.28.110 Affordable housing agreement required.
A. Agreement required. In approving a density bonus, the associated permit or tentative map shall require that an affordable housing agreement, or other form of agreement as approved by the City attorney, effectuating the terms of affordability of the development be executed prior to effectuation of the permit or recordation of the final map.
B. Continued availability. The density bonus request shall include the procedures proposed by the developer to maintain the continued affordability of all affordable income density bonus units and shall be evidenced by an affordable housing agreement as follows:
1. An applicant shall agree to, and the City shall ensure, continued affordability of all very low and low income units that qualified the applicant for the award of the density bonus for 55 years or a longer period of time if required by the construction or mortgage financing assistance program, mortgage insurance program, or rental subsidy program.
2. An applicant shall agree to, and the City shall ensure that, the initial occupants of the moderate income units are directly related to the receipt of the density bonus in the common interest development as defined in Section 1351 of the California Civil Code, are persons and families of moderate income and that the units are offered at an affordable housing cost. The City shall enforce an equity-sharing agreement unless it is in conflict with the requirements of another public funding source or law. The equity sharing or other resale restriction mechanism shall comply with Government Code Section 65915(c)(2), as that subdivision may be amended. The following apply to the equity-sharing agreement:
a. Upon resale, the seller of the unit shall retain the value of any improvements, the down payment, and the seller's proportionate share of appreciation. The City shall recapture any initial subsidy and its proportionate share of appreciation, which shall then be used within three years for any of the purposes described in subdivision (e) of Section 33328.2 of the California Health and Safety Code that promote home ownership. b. For purposes of this subdivision, the City's initial subsidy shall be equal to the fair market value of the home at the time of initial sale minus the initial sale price to the moderate income household plus the amount of any down payment assistance or mortgage assistance. If upon resale the market value is lower than the initial market value, then the value at the time of the resale shall be used as the initial market value. c. For purposes of this subdivision, the City's proportionate share of appreciation shall be equal to the ratio of the initial subsidy to the fair market value of the home at the time of initial sale. (Ord. 823-2016 § 11 (part), 2016)
Chapter 17.36
COMMERCIAL LAND USE BY ZONING DISTRICT
17.36.010 Permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses in commercial districts.
17.36.020 Unlisted uses.
17.36.010 Permitted uses and conditionally permitted uses in commercial districts.
Permitted uses and uses allowed by use permit in commercial districts are as follows:
P = Permitted
CUP = Conditional Use Permit
Where a use is not designated as "Permitted" or "Conditional Use Permit" it is not allowed in that zoning district.
LAND USE TYPES
ZONING DISTRICTS
C-1 C-2
Accountants P P
Accessory dwelling units P P
Adult entertainment businesses
(Subject to the provisions of Chapter 17.72) P
Advertising business P P
Amusement arcades such as video games, pinball P P
Answering service P P
Antiques P P
Appliances P P
Architects P P
Art Galleries P P
Art goods/supplies P P
Art instructions P P
Attorneys & legal services P P
Automobile sales, service, and used auto sales P
Automobile repair P
Automobile body shop P
Automobile parts, retail P P
Baby shops P P
Bail bond P
Bakeries, retail P P
Banks P P
Banks, drive-through P P
Barbershops P P
Beauty salons P P
Bicycle shops P P
Boat sales P
Boat supplies P
Books P P
Bookkeeping P P
Bowling alleys P
Building materials P
Butcher P
Cabinet/woodworking shops P
Campers, RV sales, service, and supplies; new and used P Carwash P
Chambers of Commerce P P
Child care and preschool P P
Chiropractors P P
Churches CUP CUP
Cleaners P P
Clothing sales P P
Cocktail lounge/bar/taverns CUP CUP
Coffee shop P P
Collection bureau P P
Communication equipment P P
Community garden P P
Computer store P P
Contractor office (no storage) P P
Contractor office (with storage) CUP P
Cooking supplies shops P P
Copy shop P P
Costume shop P P
Counseling centers P P
Counselors and therapists P P
Craft supplies P P
Credit bureau P P
Dairy, jobber-retail CUP
Dance school P P
Delicatessen P P
Dentist’s office P P
Department store P P
Discount drug P P
Doctor’s office P P
Donut shop P P
Dress shop P P
Dressmaker, seamstress, tailor P P
Drive-in restaurant and/or fast food CUP P
Drug store, broad range P P
Duplicating shop P P
Emergency shelter P
Employee housing, small CUP CUP
Employment agency P P
Engineering office P P
Equipment rental, household P P
Equipment rental, large type P
Escrow service P P
Energy supply store CUP P
Farm equipment sales P
Fabric shop P P
Fireplace-stove shop P P
Flea market
(one-day or single-weekend events sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce or service groups may be administratively
approved in the C-1 and C-2 zoning districts)
CUP
Floor materials P P
Florist P P
Fraternal organization P P
Freezer food lockers, rental CUP
P
Funeral directorsPP
Furniture, new and usedPP
Garden suppliesPP
Gift shopsPP
Glass shop (window glass) CUPP
Government offices, administrative onlyPP
Graphic art materialsPP
Grocers, less than 10,000 square feet
(see also, “market” & “supermarket”)
PP
GunsmithsPP
Hardware, retailPP
Health foodPP
Hobby shopPP
Home decorations and materialsPP
Hospital CUP CUP
Hot tubs and spa sales CUPP
HotelPP
Ice cream shopPP
Ice skating rink CUP
Import storePP
Income tax servicePP
Inns, bed and breakfast placesPP
Interior decoratorPP
Investment advisory servicePP
JewelersPP
Laboratories, dentalPP
Laboratories, medicalPP
Laboratories, research CUP CUP
LampsPP
Landscape architectsPP
Laundry, coinPP
Lighting fixturesPP
Liquor storePP
Live WorkP CUP
Loan agencyPP
LocksmithsPP
Low-Barrier Navigation CentersPP
Lumber, retail CUPP
Machine shop CUP
Markets, under 10,000 square feet
(see also “grocer”& “supermarkets”)
PP
Medical officePP
Men’s clothingPP
Mini-storage CUP
Mobile home sales, serviceP
Motorcycle sales, service CUPP
Motorcycle repairP
Motels CUPP
MuseumsPP
Music store (instrument and equipment)PP
News servicePP
News standPP
Night club CUP CUP
Novelties, notions store P P
Nurseries, retail P P
Office furniture P P
Office supplies P P
Optician, optometrist P P
Paint dealers, retail P P
Parking lots P P
Parks P P
Party shop P P
Pawnshop P
Pet store CUP CUP
Pharmacy P P
Photocopy shop P P
Photo processing P P
Photographer P P
Photographic equipment P P
Physical therapy P P
Physician P P
Pianos, organs P P
Picture framing P P
Plumbing, retail sales P P
Pottery, retail P P
Printers P P
Psychiatrist P P
Psychologist P P
Quasi-public uses CUP CUP
Racquetball and sports club P P
Radio and TV sales and service P P
Real estate P P
Record store P P
Recreation, indoor sports P P
Recreation vehicles sales P
Recreation vehicle storage CUP
Recycling center (primary use) CUP
Refrigeration sales and service, industrial P
Religious office P P
Rental, see equipment rental
Residential care facilities, small, licensed and/or unlicensed CUP CUP Residential care facilities, large, licensed CUP CUP
Residential uses CUP CUP
Restaurant, full service P P
Retail, general P P
Roller skating rink P
Rug and carpet sales P P
Saddlery shop P P
Satellite sales and service P P
Savings and loan (with or without drive-through) P P
Saw shop P P
School supplies P P
Service station/gasoline station P
Sewing machine sales and repair P P
Sheet metal shop P
Shoe store P P
Supportive Housing P P
Transitional Housing CUP CUP
Shoe repair P P
Sign shop P
Social clubs, halls and organizations P P
Social service offices P P
Special job training centers P P
Sporting goods store P P
Stationery store P P
Stenographic service P P
Stereo-sound system store P P
Stock and bond brokers P P
Supermarket (>10,000 square feet) P P
Surveyor’s office P P
Swimming pool sales, service P
Tobacco shop P P
Television sales and service P P
Theater P P
Thrift shop P P
Tire sales and service P
Title company P P
Toys P P
Travel agency P P
Trophies P P
Tropical fish and supplies P P
Tuxedo rental P P
Upholsters CUP P
Utility office-administrative only P P
Vacuum cleaner sales and service P P
Variety store P P
Vegetable, fruit and flower stands P P
Veterinarians P P
Vocational center P P
Wall covering store P P
Warehousing CUP
Waterbeds P P
Wine and beer shop P P
Yarn shop P P
(Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)
17.36.020 Unlisted uses.
Any use which is not listed in Section17.36.010, or for which a reasonable determination cannot be made by the City Administrator/designee that such use is similar in nature, impact and intent as a listed use, shall be determined permitted, not permitted or conditionally permitted by the Planning Commission. (Ord. 823-2016 § 13 (part), 2016)
Chapter 17.53
DMU DOWNTOWN MIXED USE COMBINING ZONE
17.53.010 Intent.
17.53.020 Permitted uses.
17.53.030 Conditional uses.
17.53.040 Development standards.
17.53.010 Intent.
The purpose of the DMU Downtown Mixed Use District is to enhance the vitality of the Downtown are as shown in Exhibit "A" at the end of this chapter by allowing and encouraging a full range of high-intensity uses, including retail, multifamily housing, offices, entertainment and civic uses. The DMU District regulations specifically implement the following goals from the General Plan:
A. Enhance the Downtown as the predominant activity center and community gathering place for the surrounding areas.
B. Reinforce a compact development pattern in the Downtown core to support commercial uses for the surrounding residential areas.
C. Promote the Downtown's vitality and cultural character to provide uses that support day and night activity, support pedestrian design and linkages to the parks nearby.
D. Support residential and commercial uses together as single story or multi-story in existing or new construction.
E. Encourage mixed use development with a residential component inclusive of multi-family and high density residential.
F. Allowance of a dynamic mixture of uses from retail, arts and entertainment, restaurant, office, community service, and civic. (Ord. 823-2016 § 18 (part), 2016)
17.53.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses consist of the permitted uses in the underlying zone, C-1, and the following without a conditional or administrative use permit:
A. A combination of attached and/or detached dwelling unit(s) in combination with a commercial use. (Minimum density is 10 du/ac).
B. Live/Work units.
C. Residential uses above first floor commercial uses.
D. Parks, playgrounds, play structures, outdoor recreation, skate park, plazas, and similar uses.
E. Child care and preschool.
F. Public/Quasi public administration.
G. Low Barrier Navigation Centers.
H. Accessory dwelling unit, pursuant to Chapter 17.82
I. Residential care facilities, small, licensed and/or unlicensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
J. Residential care facility, large licensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
K. Supportive housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
L. Transitional housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
17.53.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses requiring Planning Commission review and approval:
A. Wireless communication tower.
B. Other uses or services not listed in the C-1 or Downtown Mixed Use districts.
17.53.040 Development standards.
Standards for development shall be as follows:
A. Allowable Building Height: Fifty (50) feet - no restriction for first floor height.
B. Lot Coverage: 100%.
C. Density: Stand-alone residential development 10-30 du/ac. No maximum density if development is vertically mixed with commercial.
D. Parking required: None excepting 1 space per residential unit.
1. May use street parking or shared parking lots. No new parking shall be along the front property line. New parking shall be located to the side or rear of a structure and shall not be located at an intersection.
2. Parking lot lighting shall use the then current City of Gridley lighting.
E. Yard required: None.
F. Streetscape: Trees in planters or parkways - coordinate with City.
G. Street furnishings: Required.
H. Signage: May have the following building signage:
1. Blade signs affixed perpendicular to structure.
2. Building signage up to 25% of the building frontage for the business.
3. Lighting shall be halo, gooseneck or similar.
4. No monument signage allowed.
I. Design standards shall meet or exceed the design standards for lain Design Guidelines. The Planning Department may submit the design for review and approval by the Planning Commission. The architecture of existing structures built from the 1800's (or before) to the 1950's shall be renovated and protected when new development, façade upgrades, or change in use is proposed which would create substantial exterior modifications. Design shall be coordinated with the Planning Department.
J. Loading and unloading zones shall be coordinated with the Planning Department and Public Works to ensure street visibility, blocking, and safety are addressed.
K. All outdoor refuse areas shall provide an enclosure, landscaped and with a roof pursuant to Section17.72.100. (Ord. 823-2016 § 18 (part), 2016) Exhibit A - Downtown Mixed Use Zoning District
Chapter 17.54
NMU NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE COMBINING ZONE
17.54.010 Intent.
17.54.020 Permitted uses.
17.54.030 Conditional uses.
17.54.040 Development standards.
17.54.010 Intent.
The purpose of the NMU Neighborhood Mixed Use District is to provide neighborhood service commercial and high density residential in "village" neighborhoods allowing a full range of retail, multi-family housing, offices, medical, entertainment and civic uses. The NMU District regulations specifically implement the following goals from the General Plan:
A. Enhance the NMU district as the predominant activity center and community gathering place for the Planned Growth Area neighborhoods and surrounding areas.
B. Reinforce a compact development pattern in the neighborhood center core to support commercial uses for the surrounding residential areas.
C. Promote the neighbor center vitality and cultural character to provide uses that support day and night activity, support pedestrian design and linkages to the parks nearby.
D. Support residential and commercial uses together as single story or multi-story in existing or new construction.
E. Encourage mixed use development with a residential component inclusive of multi-family and high density residential.
F. Allowance of a dynamic mixture of uses from retail, arts and entertainment, restaurant, office, community service, and civic.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 19 (part), 2016)
17.54.020 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses consist of the permitted uses in the underlying zone and in the C-1 district and the following without a conditional or administrative use permit:
A. A combination of attached and/or detached dwelling unit(s) in combination with a commercial use. (Minimum density is 10 du/ac)
B. Live/Work units.
C. Residential uses above first floor commercial uses.
D. Parks, playgrounds, play structures, outdoor recreation, skate park, plazas, and similar uses.
E. Child care and preschool.
F. Public/Quasi public administration.
G. Low Barrier Navigation Centers.
H. Accessory dwelling unit, pursuant to Chapter 17.82
I. Residential care facilities, small, licensed and/or unlicensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94.
J. Residential Care Facilities, large, licensed, pursuant to Chapter 17.94 K. Supportive housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
L. Transitional housing, pursuant to Chapter 17.95.
17.54.030 Conditional uses.
Conditional uses requiring Planning Commission review and approval:
A. Wireless communication tower.
B. Other uses or services not listed in the C-1 or Neighborhood Mixed Use districts.
17.54.040 Development standards.
Standards for development shall be as follows:
A. Allowable Building Height: Forty (40) feet-no restriction for first floor height B. Lot Coverage: 90%.
C. Density: Stand-alone residential development 10-30 du/ac. No maximum density if development is vertically mixed with commercial.
D. Parking required: None excepting 1 space per residential unit.
1. May use street parking or shared parking lots. Parking shall be located to the side, center, or rear of a structure or development and shall not be located at an intersection.
2. Parking lot lighting shall use the then current City of Gridley lighting.
E. Yard required: Yard pursuant to the requirements for R-3 and R-4.
F. Streetscape: Trees in planters or parkways - coordinate with City.
G. Street furnishings: Required.
H. Signage: May have the following building signage:
1. Blade signs affixed perpendicular to structure.
2. Building signage up to 25% of the building frontage for the business or no greater than 100 square feet.
3. Lighting shall be halo, gooseneck or similar.
4. Monument signage pursuant to Section17.72.060.
I. Site Development Plan review required.
J. Loading and unloading zones shall be coordinated with the Planning Department and Public Works to ensure street visibility, blocking, and safety are addressed.
K. All outdoor refuse areas shall provide an enclosure, landscaped and with a roof pursuant to Section17.72.100. (Ord. 823-2016 § 19 (part), 2016)
17.76.030 Number of spaces.
The number of off-street parking spaces required for various uses or occupancies shall be determined in accordance with the following principles and standards:
A. When two or more uses are located in the same building or on the same parcel, the required number of parking spaces equals the sum of the separate requirements for each use, reduced by an amount determined by the Planning Commission, but not more than twenty-five (25) percent.
B. An adequate number of parking spaces shall be provided and designated for use by disabled persons, as specified in Title 24, California Administrative Code. These spaces shall be complete with required access areas and ramps as necessary to facilitate use by disabled persons.
C. An adequate number of bicycle racks or similar facilities shall be provided for the type and size of facility served, and shall be located to prevent obstruction of parking and pedestrian facilities, subject to the approval of the Planning Commission.
D. An adequate number of oversize parking spaces and/or loading areas suitable for delivery trucks and recreational vehicles shall be provided for the type and size of facility served subject to the approval of the Planning Commission.
E. The number of spaces required for particular uses are as follows:
1. Residential Uses.
a. Cottage units, one space each;
b. Detached accessory dwelling units, one space per unit or per bedroom, whichever is less. Required parking may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway or within front or rear setback areas. No parking shall be required for an attached accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit, including replacement parking c. Senior citizen complexes with no more than one bedroom and occupancy limited to senior citizens, 0.8 spaces each, plus additional parking spaces for guests, the number of those spaces to be 10% of the total number required for occupants;
d. Boardinghouses, rooming houses and residential hotels, one space per rented room; e. Hospitals, one space per each two beds plus one space per two non-resident employees on the maximum shift;
f. Residential care facilities (seven or more clients), one space per the greatest number of employees on duty at any one time, plus a minimum of one off-street parking space for every ten residents for visitors; g. Emergency shelters, one space per the greatest number of employees on duty at any one time, provided that the standards do not require more parking spaces than other uses within the same zone; h. Studio or one-bedroom apartments, one space per unit, plus additional parking spaces for guests, the number of those spaces to be 10% of the total number required for occupants; i. Two-bedroom apartments other than duplexes and triplexes, 1.5 spaces per unit, plus additional parking spaces for guests, the number of those spaces to be 10% of the total number required for occupants; j. Single-family homes, duplexes and triplexes, two spaces each; k. Other single-family dwelling units on properties created and developed with a habitable residence prior to July, 1992, and equal to or smaller than 5,000 square feet in area, one space each; l. Mobile home parks, two spaces per unit.
2. Commercial Uses.
a. Barbershops and beauty shops, three spaces per operator; b. Bowling alleys, four spaces per alley;
c. Hotels and motels, one space per bedroom;
d. Laundromats, one space per each four washing machines; e. Offices, medical and dental, one space per two hundred square feet of floor area; f. Offices, other professional and business, one space per three hundred square feet of floor area, g. Recreational centers, one space per five seats or five occupants as determined by the Uniform Building Code; h. Restaurants and taverns, one space per each three seats or three occupants as determined by the Uniform Building Code;
i. Sales and service of furniture, large appliances, floor covering, vehicles, boats, lumber, farm equipment, trailers and similar bulky merchandise, one space per five hundred square feet of retail floor area (excludes partitioned floor area with a Uniform Building Code "occupancy" designation of storage space); j. Sales, other retail conducted within a building, one space per three hundred square feet of floor area; k. Service stations, 1 space for each 3,000 sq. ft. of land area.
3. Other Uses.
a. Churches, lodges, meeting halls, auditoriums and similar indoor places of assembly, one space per five seats or five occupants as determined by the Uniform Building Code; b. Funeral homes and mortuaries, one space per four seats plus spaces for funeral vehicles. c. Golf courses, tennis clubs, race tracks and other outdoor recreation enterprises, per conditions of approval for use permit.
d. Passenger terminals, one space per one hundred square feet of floor area in the waiting room; e. Public facilities not open to the general public, one and one-half spaces per employee on the maximum shift; f. Schools, day nurseries, one space per employee plus one space per six children on the premises; g. Schools, public and private, one space per employee on the maximum shift, plus one per classroom, plus one for every four students sixteen years of age or older;
h. Warehousing and industrial uses, one and one-half space per employee on the maximum shift; i. Other uses not listed above and not similar to listed uses, per Planning Commission determination.
TYPE OF USE NUMBER OF SPACES
# Criteria
Residential:
a. Cottage units 1 1 unit
b. Accessory dwelling units 1 1 unit; tandem parking allowed c. Senior citizen dwelling (with one bedroom) 0.8 +10% 1 unit additional spaces for guests d. Boardinghouses, etc. 1 1 room
e. Hospitals 1+1 2 beds1 non-residential employee on max shift f. Residential Care Facilities 1+1 Per the greatest number of employees on duty; plus one space for every ten residents for
visitors
g. Emergency shelters 1 per the greatest number of employees on duty h. Studio or one-bedroom apartment 1+10% 1 unit additional spaces for guests i. Two-bedroom apartment (except 2 & 3-
plexes)
1.5 +10% 1 unit additional spaces for guests
j. Single-family, duplexes and triplexes 2 1 unit; tandem parking allowed k. Single-family, on lot smaller than 5000 ft2
lot created and house built prior to 7/1992
1 1 unit; tandem parking allowed
l. Mobile home parks 2 1 unit
Commercial:
a. Barbershops & beauty shops 3 1 operator
b. Bowling alleys 4 1 alley
c. Hotels and motels 1 1 bedroom
d. Laundromats 1 2 washing machines
e. Offices, medical or dental 1 200 sq. ft. floor area
f. Offices, other (incl. banks) 1 300 sq. ft. floor area g. Recreational centers 1 5 seats or 5 occupants permitted h. Restaurants and taverns 1 3 seats or occupants
i. Sales/service, bulky items (furniture,
vehicles, lumber)
1 500 sq. ft. retail floor area (excluding
partitioned warehouse area)
j. Sales, other retail space, in building 1 300 sq. ft. floor area k. Service stations 1 3,000 sq. ft. of land area
TYPE OF USE NUMBER OF SPACES
# Criteria
l. Churches, auditoriums, places of assembly 1 5 seats or 5 occupants permitted m.
Funeral homes and mortuaries 11 4 seats each funeral vehicle n. Schools, day nurseries 1+1 1 employee 6 children on premises per license max
o. Schools, other 1+1+1 1 employee on shift max, 1 classroom, 4 students age sixteen or older
p. Warehousing and industrial uses 1 1 employee on max shift (Ord. 823-2016 § 26 (part), 2016)
Chapter 17.82
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
17.82.010 Intent.
17.82.020 Regulations.
17.82.030 Processing Time and Submittal Requirements
17.82.040 Development Regulations and Standards - Accessory dwelling unit, attached.
17.82.050 Development Regulations and Standards - Accessory dwelling unit, detached.
17.82.060 Other Development Standards.
17.82.070 Junior accessory Dwelling Units.
17.82.080 Conditions for Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
17.82.090 Density and Consistency.
17.82.010 Intent.
The purpose of this chapter is to comply with the requirements of the California Government Code relating to accessory dwelling units. An accessory dwelling unit and a junior accessory dwelling unit conforming to the provisions of this chapter shall be approved ministerially within the time limits specified by Government Code Pursuant to Government Code Sections 66310 through 66342. As state law may be amended from time to time, this chapter shall be interpreted and applied in a manner consistent with state law. Where a conflict occurs between this chapter and applicable state law, state law shall prevail.
17.82.020 Regulations.
(1) A Building Permit is required for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
Pursuant to Government Code Section 66317(a), such permits shall be approved ministerially, without discretionary review or public hearing, if the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit complies with this section.
(2) Accessory dwelling units are allowed as a permitted use in zoning districts that allow singlefamily or multifamily dwelling residential use, subject to this section. All accessory dwelling units are permitted on all lots that (1) are zoned to allow single-family or multifamily residential uses and (2) include a proposed or existing dwelling unit. (3) Any application for an accessory dwelling unit that meets the location and development standards contained in this section shall be approved ministerially without discretionary review or public hearing.
(4) An application for a permit to establish an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit that meets at least one of the following descriptions shall be ministerially approved without a public hearing and is not subject to the development standards of this section. (A) One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit are permitted per lot within the existing or proposed space of a single-family dwelling or within an existing accessory structure that meets specified requirements such as exterior access and setbacks for fire and safety;
(B) One detached new construction accessory dwelling unit. One junior accessory dwelling unit may also be combined with a detached accessory dwelling unit; (C) Multiple accessory dwelling units within the portions of multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space. Local agencies must allow an amount of accessory dwelling units up to twenty-five percent of the dwelling units in existing multifamily dwelling structures, or a minimum of one, whichever is greater;
(D) Up to two detached accessory dwelling units on a lot that has a proposed multi-family dwelling; or
(E) Up to eight detached accessory dwelling units on a lot that has an existing multi-family dwelling, provided that the number of accessory dwelling units does not exceed the number of existing dwelling units on the lot.
17.82.030 Processing Time and Submittal Requirements
(1) The application for an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be submitted to Planning Services. An accessory dwelling unit shall be reviewed as part of the established Building Permit process, and compliance with the standards of this section will be verified through the ministerial planning review process.
(2) The city shall determine whether an application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit is complete and shall provide written notice of this determination to the applicant no later than fifteen business days after the City receives the application. (3) If the city denies an application for the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit, the city will provide the applicant with a list of incomplete items and a description of how the application can be made complete in the written notice and authorizes the applicant to cure and address the application, as specified, if it is determined that an application is incomplete. (4) The city shall act on an application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit within 60 days from the date the City receives a complete application when there is an existing single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, unless either of the following applies:
(A) If the permit application to create or serve an accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family or multifamily dwelling on the lot, the city may delay approving or denying the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit until the permitting agency approves or denies the permit application to create the new single-family or multifamily dwelling, but the application to create or serve the accessory dwelling unit shall be considered without discretionary review or hearing; or (B) If the applicant requests a delay, the sixty-day time period shall be tolled for the duration of the delay.
(5) If the city has not acted upon the completed application for the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit within sixty days, and neither of the above exceptions are met, then the application for the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall be deemed approved.
(6) The city shall provide an appeal process for an applicant whose application is determined to be incomplete or denied, and require the permitting agency to issue a final written determination no later than sixty business days following receipt of a written appeal. (7) When an accessory dwelling unit is constructed subject to a Governor-declared state of emergency issued on or after February 1, 2025, the City shall issue a certificate of occupancy for the accessory dwelling unit, even if the primary dwelling has not yet received a certificate of occupancy, provided all applicable requirements are met, including verification that the primary dwelling was substantially damaged or destroyed by the declared emergency, consistent with Government Code Section 66328.
17.82.040 Development Regulations and Standards—Accessory dwelling unit, attached. (1) Location. Attached accessory dwelling units must be accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family or multifamily dwelling.
(2) Maximum Number of Attached Accessory dwelling units. (A) When accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the maximum number of attached accessory dwelling units shall be one. The attached accessory dwelling units shall be in addition to an existing or proposed detached accessory dwelling units and/or an existing or proposed junior accessory dwelling units. (B) When accompanied by a proposed or existing multifamily dwelling, the maximum number of attached accessory dwelling units allowed shall be no more than twenty-five percent of the number of existing or proposed multifamily units. However, in no case shall less than one attached accessory dwelling unit be allowed.
(C) In no case shall the total number of primary dwellings and accessory dwelling units exceed four on any given lot zoned for single-family residential uses (3) Floor Area.
(A) The minimum floor area shall be one hundred fifty square feet. (B) A single-family attached accessory dwelling unit shall comply with the following standards:
(i) The existing primary dwelling unit floor area may expand up to one hundred fifty square feet.
(i) If the accessory dwelling unit expands the existing primary dwelling more than one hundred fifty square feet, then the floor area shall not exceed fifty percent of the living area of the existing primary dwelling unit, as long as an accessory dwelling unit with one bedroom or fewer is allowed to be at least eight hundred fifty square feet or an accessory dwelling unit with more than one bedroom is allowed to be at least one thousand square feet.
(4) Maximum Setbacks.
(A) The minimum side, street side, and rear yard setback shall be four feet, except when converting or replacing an existing attached accessory structure that is less than four feet from the side, street side, or rear yard.
(B) No setback shall be required for an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit, and a setback of no more than four feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit that is not converted from an existing structure or a new structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure. (5) Maximum Height.
(A) The maximum height of attached dwelling units shall be two stories and twenty-five feet or the maximum height specified by the base zone district for the primary dwelling, whichever is lower.
(B) Attached accessory dwelling units that are interior to an existing structure that is converted shall not exceed the height of that existing structure. (6) Parking. No Parking shall be required for an attached accessory dwelling unit. (7) Attached accessory dwelling units shall comply with all applicable base zone district objective development standards, including limits on lot coverage, objective design standards, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size unless application of any one or more of these standards precludes construction of at least an eight-hundred-square-foot attached accessory dwelling unit with four feet side and rear yard setbacks.
17.82.050 Development Regulations and Standards - Accessory dwelling unit, detached. (1) Maximum Number of Detached Accessory dwelling units. (A) When accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the maximum number of detached accessory dwelling units shall be two. The detached accessory dwelling units may be in addition to an existing or proposed attached accessory dwelling unit or an existing or proposed junior accessory dwelling unit.
(B) When accompanied by an existing multifamily dwelling, the maximum number of detached accessory dwelling units shall be eight per lot, however the number of accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the number of existing dwelling units on the lot. Detached accessory dwelling units are not required to be detached from each other but must be detached from the multifamily dwelling.
(C) When proposed for a lot with a multifamily dwelling, the maximum number of detached accessory dwelling units shall be two per lot. Detached accessory dwelling units are not required to be detached from each other but must be detached from the multifamily dwelling.
(2) Floor Area.
(A) The minimum floor area shall be one hundred fifty square feet. (B) The total floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed a maximum of one-thousand two-hundred square feet of gross floor area, when accompanied by an existing or proposed single-family dwelling.
(3) Minimum Setbacks.
(A) The minimum side, street side, and rear-yard setback shall be four feet, except when converting or replacing an existing accessory structure that is less than four feet from the side, street side, or rear yard.
(B) No setback shall be required for an existing living area or accessory structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit or to a portion of an accessory dwelling unit, and a setback of no more than four feet from the side and rear lot lines shall be required for an accessory dwelling unit that is not converted from an existing structure or a new structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure
(4) Maximum Height. The maximum height of detached accessory dwelling units shall be as follows:
(A) For one-story detached accessory dwelling units, the maximum height shall be sixteen feet. Where the detached accessory dwelling unit is within one-half mile walking distance of a major transit stop or a high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Section 21155 of the California Public Resources Code, or with an existing or proposed multifamily dwelling of more than one story, the maximum height shall be eighteen feet. (B) For two-story detached accessory dwelling units, the maximum height shall be twenty-five feet.
(C) Height Exceptions:
(i) An additional two feet in height shall be allowed to accommodate a roof pitch on an accessory dwelling unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. (ii) When an existing accessory structure is converted to a detached accessory dwelling unit, the maximum height may exceed the limits of subsection (4)(A) to an amount equal to the height of the existing accessory structure to be converted. (5) Parking. A maximum of one parking space shall be required per accessory dwelling unit or per bedroom, whichever is less. These spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a driveway or in front and/or rear setback areas; however off-street parking spaces for accessory dwelling units are not required in any of the following instances:
(A) The accessory dwelling unit is within one-half-mile walking distance of public transit. (B) The accessory dwelling unit is within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
(C) The accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed or existing primary residence or an accessory structure.
(D) When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant(s) of the accessory dwelling unit.
(E) There is a car-share vehicle within one block of the accessory dwelling unit. (F) When a permit application for the accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the accessory dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any other criteria listed in Government Code Section 66322.
(6) Detached accessory dwelling units shall comply with all applicable base zone district objective development standards, including, but not limited to, lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, front setbacks, and minimum lot size; provided, however, that no such standard shall be applied so as to preclude the construction of at least one detached accessory dwelling unit of not less than eight hundred square feet.
17.82.060 General Development and Operational Standards. (1) Owner occupancy is not required on a property with an accessory dwelling unit. (2) Fire sprinklers shall not be required for an accessory dwelling unit or a junior accessory dwelling unit if fire sprinklers are not required for the primary dwelling unit. The construction of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit shall not trigger a requirement to install fire sprinklers in an existing primary dwelling unit. However, if the primary dwelling unit undergoes substantial remodeling and is required to install fire sprinklers, any accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit created after the remodel shall also be required to install fire sprinklers.
(3) When a garage, carport, uncovered parking space, or covered parking structure is removed in conjunction with the construction or conversion of a detached or attached accessory dwelling unit, replacement parking is not required.
(4) A demolition permit for a detached garage that is to be replaced with a detached or attached accessory dwelling unit shall be reviewed with the application for the accessory dwelling unit and issued at the same time, and no written notice or placard shall be required unless the property is within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. (5) Impact fees shall not be imposed on an accessory dwelling that is less than seven hundred fifty square feet in floor area, or any junior accessory dwelling unit with five hundred square feet or less of interior floor area. For all other accessory dwellings, impact fees shall be charged proportionate to the square footage of the primary dwelling unit. (6) Availability of Utilities. All accessory dwelling units shall be connected to public utilities or their equivalent, including water, electric, and sewer services, unless the accessory dwelling unit was constructed with a new single-family dwelling.
(A) The city may require a new or separate utility connection directly between an accessory dwelling unit and the utility.
(B) The city may require a water or sewer service connection directly between an accessory dwelling unit and the water and sewer service, or demonstration that the well and septic system is adequately sized for the new demand.
(7) Building Code. Building code requirements for detached dwellings shall be applied to accessory dwelling units, except that the construction of an accessory dwelling unit shall not constitute a Group R occupancy change under the building code, as described in Section 310 of the California Building Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations).
17.82.070 Junior Accessory Dwelling Units.
(1) Location. Junior accessory dwelling units shall be accompanied by a proposed or existing singlefamily dwelling on a lot zoned for single-family use. A junior accessory dwelling unit shall be located within the walls of the primary single-family dwelling, including, but not limited to, an attached garage.
(2) Maximum Number of Junior accessory dwelling units.
(A) When accompanied by a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, the maximum number of junior accessory dwelling units shall be one per lot. The junior accessory dwelling unit may be in addition to an existing or proposed detached accessory dwelling unit or an existing or proposed attached accessory dwelling unit. (B) In no case shall the total number of primary dwellings and accessory or junior accessory dwelling units exceed four on any given lot zoned for single-family residential uses. (3) Floor Areas.
(A) The minimum floor area shall be one hundred fifty square feet. (B) The maximum floor area shall be five hundred square feet of interior livable space. (4) Parking. No parking shall be required for a junior accessory dwelling unit, including replacement parking.
(5) Exterior Access. Access shall be provided to the junior accessory dwelling unit independent from the primary dwelling.
(6) Sanitation Facilities. Sanitation facilities may be separate or shared with the primary dwelling. If shared with the primary dwelling, the junior accessory dwelling unit shall provide an interior entry to the living area of the primary dwelling, separate from the exterior access required to the junior accessory dwelling unit.
(7) Kitchen Features. An efficiency kitchen shall be provided, including all of the following:
(A) A cooking facility with appliances.
(B) A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit.
(8) Occupancy. Owner-occupancy shall be if a junior accessory dwelling unit shares sanitation facilities with the existing structure. In such cases, the owner shall occupy the single-family residence in which the junior accessory dwelling unit is permitted and may reside in either the remaining portion of the structure or in the junior accessory dwelling unit. Owner occupancy shall not be required if the junior accessory dwelling unit has separate sanitation facilities, or if the owner is a governmental agency, land trust, or housing organization. (9) Deed Restriction. A deed restriction shall be recorded on the property, which shall run with the land, and a copy of which shall be provided to Planning Services. The deed restriction shall include both of the following.
(A) A prohibition on the sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-family dwelling, including a statement that the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.
(B) A restriction on the size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit that conforms with this section.
17.82.080 Conditions for Nonconforming Uses and Structures (1) Nonconforming Conditions. Notwithstanding Chapter 17.03, nonconforming uses and structures, to the contrary, until January 1, 2030, an owner of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit that receives a notice to correct violations or abate nuisance, in relation to the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit, may request a delay for five years in enforcement of a building standard, as long as the violation is not a health and safety issue as determined by the local agency, subject to compliance with the Government Code Section 66331 and Health and Safety Code Section 17980.12(a)-(c), and the following conditions:
(A) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit was built before January 1, 2020.
(B) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit was built on or after January 1, 2020, in a local jurisdiction that, at the time the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit was built, had a noncompliant accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit ordinance, but the ordinance is compliant at the time the request is made. (2) The city shall not deny an application for a permit to create an accessory dwelling unit due to the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions, building code violations, or unpermitted structures that do not present a threat to public health and safety and are not affected by the construction of the accessory dwelling unit in compliance with Government Code Section 66322(b).
17.82.090 Density and Consistency.
An accessory dwelling unit that conforms to the requirements in this chapter shall:
(1) Not be considered for the purposes of evaluating the density requirements established in the General Plan.
(2) Be found consistent with the existing General Plan designation and zoning for the lot. (3) Not be considered a new residential use for the purpose of calculating local agency connection fees or capacity charges for utilities, including water and sewer service. (4) Not be considered in the application of any local ordinance, policy, or program to limit residential growth.
Chapter 17.90
EMERGENCY SHELTERS
17.90.010 Purpose.
17.90.020 Development Standards.
17.90.030 Management Plan.
17.90.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish development and operational standards for emergency shelters in specified zoning districts in a manner compatible with surrounding areas, in accordance with California Government Code Sections 65583 and 65589.5.
17.90.020 Development Standards.
A. Location. An emergency shelter shall not be established or operated at any location less than 300 feet from another emergency shelter.
B. Maximum Number of Beds Per Facility. The maximum number of beds per facility shall be determined and as allowed by Building and Fire Code.
C. Limited Terms of Stay. The maximum term of staying at an emergency shelter is six months in a consecutive 12- month period.
D. Security. The emergency shelters shall have on-site security during all hours when the shelter is open.
E. Parking. The emergency shelters shall provide off-street parking as set forth in Chapter 17.76 (Off-Street Parking).
F. Intake/waiting area. A client intake/waiting area shall be provided at a minimum of 10 square feet per bed provided at the facility, with a minimum of 100 square feet. Said intake/waiting area shall be in a location not adjacent to the public right-of-way. If located at the exterior of a building, the intake/waiting area shall be visually separated from public view by a minimum of six-foot tall visually screening mature landscaping or a minimum six-foot tall decorative masonry wall, and shall provide consideration for shade/rain provisions.
G. Lighting. Exterior lighting shall be located along all pedestrian pathways, parking lots, entrances and exits, common outdoor areas, and at the front of the building. All lighting shall be maintained in good operating condition and shall be fully-shielded.
17.90.030 Management Plan.
The applicant or operator shall submit a management and operations plan for the emergency shelter for review and approval by the Planning Director prior to approval of a business license. The Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) Security;
(2) Staff training;
(3) Neighborhood relations;
(4) Pet policy;
(5) Client intake process;
(6) List of services provided;
(7) Facility maintenance;
(8) Solid waste control;
(9) Amenities, such as hours of operation, cooking/dining facilities, laundry facilities and activity policies; and (10) Anti-discrimination policies.
Chapter 17.91
EMPLOYEE HOUSING
17.91.010 Purpose.
17.91.020 Employee Housing for Six or Fewer.
17.91.030 Districts Where Agriculture Uses are Allowed.
17.91.040 Streamlined Approval for Farmworker Housing Developments.
17.91.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish procedures and standards for the approval and creation of employee housing, in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5, 17021.6, and 17021.8.
17.91.020 Employee Housing for Six or Fewer.
Employee housing providing accommodations for six or fewer employees shall be deemed to be a single-unit structure with a residential land use and shall be treated the same as a single-unit dwelling of the same type in the same zoning district.
17.91.20 Districts Where Agriculture Uses are Allowed.
The permitted occupancy in employee housing in a zone allowing agricultural uses shall include agricultural employees who do not work on the property where the employee housing is located and may consist of no more than thirty-six (36) beds in a group quarters or twelve (12) units or spaces designed for use by a single family or household on land zoned for agricultural uses. Such employee housing shall be considered to be an activity that in no way differs from an agricultural use.
17.91.20 Streamlined Approval for Agricultural Employee Housing Developments.
To be eligible for streamlined approval under this section in accordance with the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Section 17021.8, an agricultural employee housing development must meet all of the following requirements:
A. The development must be located on land designated as agricultural in the City of Gridley General Plan.
B. The development must be twelve units or less.
C. The development must not be located in any of the following areas:
1. Wetlands, as defined in the United States Fish and Wildlife Service Manual, Part 660 FW 2 (June 21, 1993).
2. A very high fire hazard severity zone, as determined by the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection pursuant to Section 51178 of the Government Code.
3. A hazardous waste site that is listed pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code or a hazardous waste site designated by the Department of Toxic Substances Control pursuant to Section 25356.
4. A delineated earthquake fault zone as determined by the State Geologist in any official maps published by the State Geologist.
5. A flood plain as determined by maps promulgated by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
D. The development must meet all applicable requirements of the City of Gridley Municipal Code, including but not limited to the following:
1. The development must have adequate water and wastewater facilities;
2. The development must comply with all applicable zoning and land use regulations; and
3. The development must comply with all applicable building and safety codes.
Chapter 17.92
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
17.92.010 Purpose.
17.92.020 Applicability.
17.92.030 Requesting reasonable accommodation and application requirements.
17.92.040 Reviewing authority.
17.92.050 Findings and decisions.
17.92.060 Written decision.
17.92.070 Appeal and determination.
17.92.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a procedure to request reasonable accommodation for persons with disabilities seeking equal access to housing under the Federal Fair Housing Act and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (together, the Acts) in the application of zoning laws and other land use regulations, policies, and procedures.
17.92.020 Applicability.
A. A request for reasonable accommodation may be submitted by any person with a disability, their representative or any entity (such as a developer or provider of housing for individuals with disabilities), when the application of a zoning law or other land use regulation, policy or practice acts as a barrier to fair housing opportunities. A person with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that limits or substantially limits one or more major life activities, anyone who is regarded as having such impairment or anyone who has a record of such impairment. This Section is intended to apply to those persons who are defined as disabled under the Acts.
B. A request for reasonable accommodation may include a modification or exception to the rules, standards and practices for the siting, development and use of housing or housing-related facilities that would eliminate regulatory barriers and provide a person with a disability equal opportunity to housing of their choice.
C. A reasonable accommodation is granted to the household that needs the accommodation and does not apply to successors in interest to the property.
D. A reasonable accommodation may be granted in compliance with this Section without the need for approval of a variance.
E. Requests for reasonable accommodation shall be submitted in the manner prescribed in Section 17.92.030.
17.92.030 Requesting reasonable accommodation and application requirements.
A. A request for reasonable accommodation shall be submitted on an application form provided by the community development department. In addition to any other information that is required by the application form, the request for reasonable accommodations shall contain the following information:
1. Name, address, and telephone number(s) of the individual(s) requesting reasonable accommodation;
2. Name, address, and telephone number(s) of the property owner(s);
3. Address of the property for which accommodation is requested
4. The zoning ordinance provision, regulation, or policy for which reasonable accommodation is being requested; and
5. Why the reasonable accommodation is necessary to accommodate the functional daily needs of the disabled individual.
B. Any information identified by an applicant as confidential shall be retained in a manner so as to respect the privacy rights of the applicant and shall not be available for public inspection.
C. If an applicant needs assistance in submitting the request for reasonable accommodation, the City will provide assistance to ensure that the process is accessible.
D. A request for reasonable accommodation in regulations, policies, practices and procedures may be filed at any time that the accommodation may be necessary to ensure equal access to housing. A reasonable accommodation does not affect an individual's obligations to comply with other applicable regulations not at issue in the requested accommodation.
17.92.040 Reviewing authority.
A. A request for reasonable accommodation shall be reviewed by the Planning Director (Director), or his/her designee if no approval is sought other than the request for reasonable accommodation. If necessary to reach a determination on the request for reasonable accommodation, the Director may request further information from the applicant consistent with fair housing laws, specifying in detail the information that is required. Such requests shall occur during the 30-day review for completeness.
B. Other Review Authority. Requests for reasonable accommodation submitted for concurrent review with another planning approval, permit or land use entitlement shall be reviewed by the authority reviewing the other land use application.
17.92.050 Findings and decisions.
A. The written decision to grant, grant with modifications, or deny a request for reasonable accommodation will be consistent with the Acts and shall be based on consideration of the following factors:
1. Whether the housing, which is the subject of the request, will be used by an individual with a disability as defined under the Acts;
2. Whether the request for reasonable accommodation is necessary to make specific housing available to an individual with a disability under the Acts;
3. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city; and
4. Whether the requested reasonable accommodation would require a fundamental alteration in the nature of a city program or law, including but not limited to design review, historic preservation, land use and zoning.
17.92.060 Written decision.
A. The written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation shall explain in detail the basis of the decision, including the Director’s findings on the criteria set forth in Section 17.92.060. All written decisions shall give notice of the applicant’s right to appeal and to request reasonable accommodation in the appeals process as set forth in Section 17.92.070. The notice of decision shall be sent to the applicant by certified mail.
B. The written decision of the Director shall be final unless an applicant appeals to the Planning Commission.
C. If the reviewing authority fails to render a written decision on the request for reasonable accommodation within the 30-day time period allotted by Section 17.92.040, the request shall be deemed granted.
D. While a request for reasonable accommodation is pending, all laws and regulations otherwise applicable to the property that is the subject of the request shall remain in full force and effect.
17.92.070 Appeal and determination.
A. Only an aggrieved applicant and abutting property owners who receive notice of the reasonable accommodation determination have a right to appeal the decision. An appeal to the Planning Commission must be filed within 15 calendar days of the date of mailing the written notice of the decision. An appeal shall be made in writing and shall specify the reasons for the appeal and the grounds asserted for relief. If an appeal is not filed within the time or in the manner prescribed in this Section, the right to review of the action against which the complaint is made shall be deemed to have been waived.
B. The City Council may, by resolution, adopt and from time to time amend a fee for the filing of appeals. Such fee shall be for the sole purpose of defraying costs incurred for the administration of appeals. The fee for an appeal shall be paid at the time of and with the filing of an appeal. No appeal shall be deemed valid unless the prescribed has been paid.
Households considered low-income (making 80 percent of less of median income) per California state law shall have the appeal fee waived.
C. After filing an appeal, the Planning Commission shall conduct a public hearing for the purpose of determining whether the appeal should be granted. Written notice of the time, date and place of hearing shall be given to the appellant, the applicant; the owner(s) of the property involved; owners of abutting properties; the Council member(s) representing the City district in which the property is located; the chairperson of any other review bodies with authority over the area in which the property is located; and to any other persons who have filed a written request for notice. Such notices shall be mailed to the appellant and the applicant at least 15 days prior to the hearing.
D. The Planning Commission shall review de novo the entire proceeding or proceedings relating to the decision, and may make any order it deems just and equitable, including the approval of the application. Any hearing may be continued from time to time.
E. At the conclusion of the hearing, the Planning Commission shall prepare a written decision which either grants or denies the appeal and contains findings of fact and conclusions. The written decision, including a copy thereof shall be provided to the appellant and the project applicant. The Director may refer appeals of reasonable accommodation decisions to the Planning Commission for review. Decisions on appeals shall occur within 45 days of the initial determination.
Chapter 17.94
RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
17.94.010 Purpose.
17.94.020 Permitted Zones.
17.94.030 Development Standards.
17.94.040 Application Procedures.
17.94.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to implement the applicable state regulations in a manner that allows for the establishment of residential care facilities while preserving the character of the zone in which the uses are located. To protect the public health, safety and welfare, to preserve and protect the integrity of residential neighborhoods, and to ensure this code does not act as a disincentive to or unreasonably restrict the development of residential care facilities shall be assessed, allowed and developed in accordance with the standards set forth in this Chapter.
17.94.020 Permitted Zones.
A. Large Licensed Residential Care Facilities shall be considered a residential use of property and shall be permitted in all zones permitting residential uses in the City of Gridley Municipal Code, subject to the requirements of Chapter 17.07 (Site Development Plan).
B. A large Licensed Residential Care Facility that also qualifies as Supportive Housing or Transitional Housing shall be subject only to those restrictions and development standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type (e.g., single-family or multifamily) in the same zone.
Notwithstanding the previous sentence, if the facility qualifies as “supportive housing” as defined in Government Code Section 65650 (which has a different definition of “target population” than the definition in Chapter 17.04 (Definitions), then the facility shall be a use by-right in all zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted and shall be processed as required by Government Code Sections 65650, et seq.
C. Small Licensed Residential Care Facilities and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities shall be considered a residential use of property. Small Licensed and Unlicensed Residential Care Facilities are permitted uses in all zones permitting residential uses in the City of Gridley, subject to compliance with the restrictions and development standards for other residential dwellings of the same single-family type within the same zone.
17.94.030 Development Standards.
A. The following development standards shall apply to a large licensed residential care facility:
B. Development Standards. Unless otherwise indicated below, the large licensed residential care facility must conform to the development standards for the zoning classification in which it is located.
C. Accessory Dwelling Units. The large licensed residential care facility shall not be located in an Accessory Dwelling Unit unless the primary dwelling unit is used for the same purpose.
D. Kitchens. The large licensed residential care facility must provide either of the following:
1. Congregate dining facilities; or
2. Kitchens in individual units.
E. Landscaping. The large licensed residential care facility shall provide minimum landscaped areas in accordance with the landscaping standards for the zoning classification in which it is located.
F. Signs. The large licensed residential care facility shall comply with section 18.110.070 (Signs).
G. Lighting. The large licensed residential care facility shall comply with the provisions of the lighting standards for the zoning classification in which it is located. Security night lighting must be shielded so that the light source cannot be seen from adjacent residential properties.
H. Parking. The large licensed residential care facility shall provide off-street parking as set forth in Chapter 17.76 (Off-Street Parking).
I. Common Areas and Open Space. The large licensed residential care facilities shall include at least three-hundred fifty square feet of indoor or outdoor common areas or open space, plus five square feet per resident. The common area(s) or open space shall be furnished. Appropriate furnishings for indoor spaces include, but are not limited to, such items as lounge chairs, couches, tables with chairs, writing desks, and televisions. Outdoor furnishings include but are not limited to such items as outdoor benches, tables with chairs, barbeques, and shade coverings like arbors, patio covers, garden shelters or trellises. A central dining room shall be provided. The size of the room shall be sufficient to accommodate all of the residents. The minimum room size shall be the product of the proposed maximum number of residents in the facility multiplied by five square feet per resident; however, in no instance shall the central dining room be less than three-hundred fifty square feet.
J. Management. The large licensed residential care facilities shall have either:
1. A manager who resides on-site; or
2. A number of persons acting as a manager who are either present at the facility on a twenty-four hours basis or who will be available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week to physically respond within forty-five minutes notice and who are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the facility. The provisions of this Section shall be superseded by any management requirements imposed on the large licensed residential care facilities pursuant to state law.
K. Security. A designated area for on-site personnel shall be located at the main entrance to the facility for the purpose of controlling admittance to the facility and providing security. Emergency contact information shall be posted on the exterior of the facility adjacent to the main entrance, as well as on the interior in a location accessible to all residents.
L. Personal Storage. Each resident of the large licensed residential care facility shall be provided with at least one private storage area or private closet, with a lock or other security mechanism, in which to store their personal belongings.
17.94.040 Application Procedures.
A. The application for a large licensed residential care facility shall be submitted and processed in accordance with the requirements for residential developments in the zone in which the large Licensed residential care facility is proposed, and with the requirements outlined in Chapter 17.07 (Site Development Plan). In addition, the application for a large licensed residential care facility shall include the following:
B. Applicant Information. The name and address of the applicant, including the name and address of the lessee, if the property is to be leased by someone other than the applicant; and the name and address of the owner of the property. If the applicant and/or lessee or owner is a partnership, corporation, firm, or association, then the applicant/lessee shall provide the additional names and addresses as follows and such persons shall also sign the application:
1. Every general partners of the partnership;
2. Every owner with a controlling interest in the corporation; or
3. The person designated by the officers of the corporation as set forth in a resolution of the corporation that is to be designated as the permit holder.
C. Owner Authorization. If the operator of the large Licensed residential care facility is not the legal owner of the property, the operator shall provide written documentation evidencing the owner’s authorization and approval to operate the large Licensed residential care facility at the property.
D. Parcel Information. The zoning and general plan designations and assessor's parcel number(s) of the site on which the large licensed residential care facility is proposed.
E. Project Description. A narrative project description of the large licensed residential care facility that summarizes the proposed use and its purpose.
F. Plan, Building Diagram, and Floor Plan. A preliminary site plan, drawn to scale, showing the facility’s building footprint and property lines as well a diagram intended to show:
1. All building(s) to be occupied, including a floor plan for all rooms intended for residents’ use indicating the number of residents per bedroom, the location and number of beds for all residents; and
2. On-site parking, including designations of staff and visitor parking.
G. Facility Users. The projected number and types of users of the facility, including but not limited to, residents, staff, clients, visitors, and students.
H. Transportation and Parking. Expected parking demand and vehicular use and the availability of and proximity to public transportation or other means to transport facility users.
I. Management Plan. A comprehensive Management Plan, which shall include, at a minimum, the following:
1. Detailed information on property management policies and operations, including information regarding maintenance and repairs;
2. An explanation of how the large licensed residential care facility, intends to meet the requirements of subsection 17.94.030(J).
3. A copy of the large licensed residential care facility’s written resident intake procedures, including rental procedures and rates;
4. A copy of the large licensed residential care facility’s written termination and eviction procedures;
5. A copy of the large licensed residential care facility’s resident and guest rules; and
6. If applicable, the large licensed residential care facility’s plan for disposing of medical waste or other bio-waste.
J. Licensing. Proof of all required licensing from the California Department of Social Services, the California Department of Health and Human Services, the California Department of Health Care Services, or other applicable regulatory agency, along with a license and permit history of the applicant(s), including whether such applicant(s), in previously operating a similar use in this or another city, county or state under license and/or permit, has had such license and/or permit revoked or suspended, and the reason therefore.
K. Similar Facilities. A list of addresses of all other licensed facilities in the State of California owned or operated by the applicant(s) within the past five years and whether such facilities have been found by state or local authorities to be operating in violation of state or local law.
L. Project Review. The Planning Commission shall review an application for the large licensed residential care facility and shall approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove of the application for the large licensed residential care facility. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council within the timeframes set forth in the City of Gridley Municipal Code.
M. Findings and Decision. The Planning Commission shall only approve an application for a large licensed residential care facility if the Planning Commission makes all of the findings required pursuant to Chapter 17.07 (Site Development Plan) and conforms with all provisions of this section.
Chapter 17.95
TRANSITIONAL AND SUPPORTIVE HOUSING
17.95.010 Purpose.
17.95.020 Development Standards.
17.95.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish standards for transitional and supportive housing, as defined in Section 50675.2 and 50675.14, of the California Health and Safety Code.
17.95.020 Development Standards.
A. Transitional and Supportive housing both constitute a residential use and are subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential uses of the same type in the same zoning district.
B. Supportive Housing Up to Fifty (50) Units. Per Government Code Section 65651 et seq., supportive housing developments of up to fifty (50) units shall be permitted by right in all zones where multifamily and mixed-use residential development is permitted, provided the development satisfies all of the following requirements:
1. All supportive housing units shall be subject to a recorded affordability restriction for a period of not less than fifty-five years.
2. One hundred percent of the units, excluding managers’ units, shall be dedicated to lower-income households and shall receive public funding to ensure affordability. “Lower-income households” shall have the same meaning as defined in Health and Safety Code § 50079.5.
3. At least twenty-five (25) percent of the units in the development or twelve (12) units, whichever is greater, shall be restricted to residents who meet the criteria of the target population for supportive housing. If the development consists of fewer than twelve units, then one hundred percent of the units, excluding managers’ units, shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing.
4. The developer shall provide to the Planning Division the information required under Government Code Section 65652.
5. Non-residential floor area shall be dedicated to onsite supportive services as follows:
6. For a development with twenty (20) or fewer total units, a minimum of ninety square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.
7. For a development with more than twenty total units, a minimum of three percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be dedicated for onsite supportive services limited to tenant use, including but not limited to community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens.
8. The developer shall replace any existing dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development consistent with Government Code Section 65915(c)(3).
9. Unit facilities. Each unit, excluding managers’ units, shall include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including at a minimum a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.
10. Reduction in required supportive housing occupancy. Notwithstanding any other provision of this section, the city shall, at the request of the project owner, reduce the number of residents required to live in supportive housing if the project-based rental assistance or operating subsidy is terminated through no fault of the project owner, but only if all of the following conditions are met:
11. The owner demonstrates that good faith efforts have been made to secure alternative sources of financial support.
12. Any reduction in the number of supportive housing units is the minimum necessary to maintain project financial feasibility.
13. Any change to the occupancy of supportive housing units shall minimize tenant disruption and occur only upon vacancy of such units.
City Council Agenda Item #3
Staff Report
Date: October 19th, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Christopher Smith, Principal Planner
Subject: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinance No. 852-2026 — Amending Section
17.78.020 (Residential Yard Requirements) of the Gridley Municipal Code to Remove the Additional Three-Foot Per-Story Side Yard Setback Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council waive the second reading, read Ordinance No. 852- 2026 by title only, and adopt the ordinance, which removes the additional three-foot per-story side yard setback from Gridley Municipal Code Section 17.78.020(A)(2)(a).
Background
The Council introduced Ordinance No. 852-2026 at its September 21, 2026 regular meeting after a public hearing, by a vote of 5-0. Tonight's action is the second and final step in adoption.
Step Date Action
Council second reading October 19, 2026 Waive reading and adopt Council first reading September 21, 2026 Public hearing held; ordinance introduced and first reading
waived, 5-0 vote
Planning Commission hearing September 16, 2026 Public hearing held; Resolution No. 2026-PC-05 adopted
recommending approval and
the CEQA exemption, 5-0 vote
Public notice September 4, 2026
September 11, 2026
October 2, 2026
Hearing notice published in the
Gridley Herald and posted at
City Hall (Gov. Code § 65090)
The ordinance before the Council tonight is unchanged from the version introduced on September 21, 2026, so it may be adopted without reintroduction.
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Discussion
The ordinance deletes one sentence from Section 17.78.020(A)(2)(a): "An additional three (3) foot setback is required for each story." The base side yard standard stays in place: 20 percent of lot width for both sides combined, not less than 5 feet and no more than 25 feet. The change applies citywide in the AR-5, R-S, R-1, R-2, R-3, and R-4 districts.
Staff recommended removal on four grounds, as presented at first reading:
1. Redundant. The base standard already scales the side yard to lot width and sets a maximum.
2. Constrains housing. A flat three feet per story falls hardest on modest two-story homes and infill on standard-width lots, contrary to Housing Element policy on removing regulatory barriers.
3. Ambiguous. The Code does not say whether the add-on applies per side or in total, or whether it can exceed the 25-foot cap. On a 60-foot lot, a two-story home's required total could be read as anywhere from 15 to 24 feet.
4. Not a safety standard. Fire separation between structures is governed by the California Building and Fire Codes, which apply regardless.
All other yard requirements in Chapter 17.78 are unchanged, including the corner-lot streetside yard, the R-1A/R-1B interior lot allowance, front and rear yards, accessory building setbacks, and the R-3/R-4 building separation standards.
Adoption and effective date
• Summary publication before adoption. A summary of the ordinance was published in the Gridley Herald on [date, no later than October 14, 2026], and a certified copy of the full text was posted in the City Clerk's office, per Government Code Section 36933(c). • Summary publication after adoption. The City Clerk will publish a summary, with the names of Councilmembers voting for and against, within 15 days of adoption (by November 3, 2026).
• Effective date. The ordinance takes effect 30 days after adoption, on November 18, 2026 (Gov. Code § 36937).
• Codification. Staff will transmit the adopted ordinance to the City's code publisher to update the online Municipal Code.
Environmental Review
The ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense exemption, as found by the Planning Commission and the Council at first reading. Removing a more restrictive setback add-on, while the base setback standard remains, can be seen with certainty to have no possibility of a significant effect on the environment. It authorizes no development and changes no land use designation, density, or allowed use. No further environmental review is required for adoption.
Financial Impact
None beyond staff time and the cost of legal publication and codification, which are covered in the adopted Community Development budget.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals The amendment supports the Council's housing goals and the General Plan Housing Element by removing an unnecessary regulatory barrier to housing production. It also improves the internal consistency and clarity of the Municipal Code.
Attachments
1. Ordinance No 852-2026, with Exhibit of full text of amended Title 17 Chapter ORDINANCE NO. 852-2026
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY AMENDING SECTION
17.78.020 OF THE GRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO RESIDENTIAL SIDE
YARD SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Gridley (“City”) is a general law city organized and existing under the laws of the State of California, and the City Council is authorized to amend the Gridley Municipal Code by ordinance pursuant to Government Code Section 36937 and other applicable law; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 17.78 (Yards) of the Gridley Municipal Code establishes minimum yard and setback requirements for residential districts; and WHEREAS, Section 17.78.020(A)(2)(a) currently requires “[a]n additional three (3) foot setback … for each story” in addition to the base residential side yard setback standard; and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to remove this additional per-story setback requirement as duplicative of the existing lot-width-based side yard standard and as an unnecessary constraint on housing consistent with the General Plan, while retaining all other side yard, front yard, rear yard, and accessory building setback standards in Chapter 17.78 unchanged; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the proposed amendment and adopted Resolution No. 2026-PC-05 recommending that the City Council adopt this ordinance; and WHEREAS, on September 21, 2026, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing and introduced this ordinance for first reading; and
WHEREAS, this ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3);
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Gridley does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council finds that the recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. The City Council further finds that this ordinance improves the internal consistency and clarity of the Municipal Code and is consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan.
Section 2. Amendment. Section 17.78.020(A)(2)(a) of the Gridley Municipal Code is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows
17.78.020 Residential yard requirements.
Residential yard requirements in AR-5, R-S, R-1, R-2 and R-3, and R-4 districts shall be as follows:
A. Main building Yard Requirements. Minimum yard requirements as measured from any lot line to the foundation of a residential building or required parking area or structure which requires a building permit:
1. Front Yard.
a. Twenty (20) feet from lot line. Where four or more lots in a block have been improved with buildings, the minimum front yard may be the average of the improved lots if less than the required twenty (20) feet but not less than fifteen feet.
2. Side Yard.
a. Twenty (20) percent of lot width for total of both sides but not less than five (5) feet, but no more than twenty-five (25) feet will be required. b. The side yard on the street side of a corner lot shall not be less than twenty (20) feet unless the parcel was created prior to June 1, 1984; then, a minimum of ten (10) feet will be required.
c. [Remainder of subsection unchanged.]
3. Rear Yard. [Unchanged.]
B. Accessory Building Yard Requirements. [Unchanged.]
C. R-3 and R-4 Districts (Yard Requirements, Additional). [Unchanged.] D. Projections Into Required Yard Areas and Setbacks. [Unchanged.] Section 3. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 4. CEQA. This ordinance is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ordinance may have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption, pursuant to Government Code Section 36937.
Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk is hereby directed to cause this ordinance, or a summary thereof, to be published once within fifteen (15) days after adoption in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated in the City of Gridley, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
Section 7. Codification. Following the effective date of this ordinance, staff shall transmit this ordinance to the City's municipal code publisher for codification into the Gridley Municipal Code.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Gridley held on [DATE], and PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting held on [DATE], by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
____________________________ ______________________________ Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Micheal Farr, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Landon Little, City Attorney
City Council Agenda Item #4
Staff Report
Date: October 19, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Subject: City Council and Planning Commission Handbook Presentation Recommendation
City staff respectfully recommends City Council approve the City Council and Planning Commission Handbook and consider approval of the handbook.
Background
The City worked with Regional Government Services (RGS) to develop a City Council and Planning Commission Handbook to provide guidance on the roles, responsibilities, procedures, and expectations of elected and appointed officials.
Financial Impact
No fiscal impact associated with the adoption of the handbook.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals The handbook supports effective governance, transparency, and consistent procedures for City Council and Planning Commission operations.
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City Council and Planning Commission Handbook
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
About the City ………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………4 Form of Government ……………………………………………………………………………………….……………4 Organizational Chart ……………………………………………………………………………………….……………4 Mission, Vision, Values ………………………………………………………………………………….……….……..5 City Departments …………………………………………………………………………………………………….…5-7 CHAPTER 2 – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
City Council ………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..….8 Appointment of Mayor and Vice Mayor …………………………………………………………….………….8 Role of Mayor, Vice Mayor, City Council and Commission Chair and Vice Chair …………….8 Appointment of City Administration ……………………………………………………………………………..9 City Council Goals ……………………………………………………………………….…………………………………9 City Council Agency Appointments ………………………………………………………………………………..9 City Council/Commission Communications/Correspondence ……………..……….……….….9-11 Proclamations and Special Recognitions ……………………………………………………………………..12
CHAPTER 3 – COMMISSIONS
Purpose of Commissions ……………………………………….……………………………………………….……13 Procedures for Making Appointments to Commissions ..……………………………………………..13 Terms of Office .................................................................................................................13 Planning Commission …………………………………………………………..……….………………………..13-14
CHAPTER 4 – INTERACTIONS/RELATIONSHIPS
Overview and City Council Member Relationships ……………………………….……………………..15 City Council – City Administrator Relationship …………………………….………….……………..15-16 City Council – Appointed Department Head Relationships ………………….………………………16 City Council – City Staff Relationships …………………………………………………………………….16-17 City Council – Commission Relationships …………………………………………………..…………..17-18 CHAPTER 5 – CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION MEETINGS
Open Meetings Law (Brown Act) ………………………….……………………………………………………..19 Types of Meetings ……………………………….……………………………..………………………………….19-22 Agenda Preparation and Posting …………………………………………………………………………….22-23 Preparation for Meetings ………………………………………………………………………….…………………23 Attendance …………………………………………………………………………………….………………………23-24 Decorum and Meetings ……………………………………….…………………………………..………………….24 City of Gridley 3
Robert’s Rules of Order ………………………………………………………………………………………………25 Procedural Rules for Debates and Motions …………………………………………………..………..25-26 Public Participation …………………………………………………………………………………………..……26-27 Actions – Ordinances, Resolutions, Minute Orders and Municipal Code …………..………..27 Voting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….27-28 Public Hearings ……………………………………………………………………………….………………………28-29 Minutes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….29 Public Records ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..29 CHAPTER 6 – REQUIREMENTS OF OFFICE
Political Reform Act ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..30 Conflict of Interest, Form 700 Statement of Economic Interests ………..…………………..30-31 Campaign Reporting …………………………………………………………………………………………………….31 AB 1234 Ethics Training ……………………………………………………………………………………………….31 Harassment Training ……………………………………………………………………………………………………32 CHAPTER 7 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Budget …………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………..33-35 Compensation and Benefits ……………………………………………………………………….….……….35-36
APPENDICES
Appendix A – Link to Brown Act …………………………………………………………………………………..37 Appendix B – Link to Open and Public (Cal Cities publication) ……………………………………..37 Appendix C – Link to Municipal Code …………………………………………………………………………..37 Appendix D – Link to Political Reform Act ………………...…………………………………………………37 City of Gridley 4
CHAPTER 1 – INTRODUCTION
ABOUT THE CITY
The City of Gridley was incorporated in November, 1906; and it is a Distinguished California Community. It is located 60 miles north of Sacramento in Butte County. The elevation in the County spans from 90 to 7,800 feet above sea level, making the country geographically diverse.
As of January 1, 2025 (CA DOF), the City population was 7,302; and the City is composed of 2.08 square miles. The County encompasses 1,636 square miles of land with a population of over 200,000 residents. The region is accessible by HWY 99 and HWY 70 through areas of the County just 20 minutes from I-5.
FORM OF GOVERNMENT
The City of Gridley is a municipal corporation organized under the constitution and laws of the State of California. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government. The voters elect City Council members, and it the City Council’s responsibility to establish policies.
The City Council has the authority to employ a City Administrator to apply and administer those policies by hiring personnel and overseeing all City operations. Policy is the process of determining what is to be done, while administration is the process of determining how to do it.
The City Administrator is the liaison between the City Council and City Staff.
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART
Citizens of Gridley
City Council
City Administrator
Finance
Director
Utility
Director
Human
Resources
Manager
Recreation
Coordinator
Police
Chief
Principal
Planner
City
Attorney
Asst.
Finance
Director
City
Clerk
Police
Lieutenant
Commissions
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MISSION, VISION, VALUES
Mission Statement
The City of Gridley continues to chart its own destiny by providing high quality water, wastewater, and electrical services to residents and businesses. We have also assured that Gridley can meet the needs of a growing community. Gridley offers a quality lifestyle, a community with oldfashioned friendliness and values, educational, cultural and recreational opportunities. All of these make Gridley an exceptional place to raise a family. The City has proactively invested in planning for the future growth of the City through our 2030 General Plan Update. This document demonstrates the city’s commitment to agricultural preservation, community character, superior public service, recreation and walkability.
Vision Statement
Our region is a place of natural beauty with countless opportunities for recreation in both rural and urban environments. Our region is committed to protecting and enhancing agriculture as the backbone of the local economy, and to the open spaces that make Butte County a beautiful place to live, work and play.
Values
The City of Gridley is committed to fostering trust within our community through effective communication, mutual respect, and transparency. Our actions are guided by a dedication to professionalism and service, reinforcing the confidence of both the public and our organization.
We uphold high standards of integrity and excellence in all the work we do on behalf of the community.
CITY DEPARTMENTS
Administration
The City Administrator provides overall leadership and direction for all City staff and is actively involved in the operations of every department and function across the city. The Administrator also has primary responsibility for Economic Development, Human Resources, and City Clerk functions.
Building
The City of Gridley contracts with the Butte County Department of Development Services Building Division to provide Building Inspection services in Gridley City limits.
Electric
The Gridley Electric Utility oversees the delivery of wholesale power, maintains and operates the local electric distribution system, is involved in engineering and advance planning for improvements, replacement and expansion of the distribution system, maintenance and operation of the city's street lighting system, and purchase of power.
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Engineering
City Engineering protects public health and safety by improving and upgrading city water, sewer, storm drain, and parks infrastructure. The division plans new developments, ensures compliance with codes and regulations, manages capital improvements, oversees land development, and applies for grants. City Engineering also supports the capital improvement program through project design, contract bidding assistance, construction management, and cost estimation. In addition, the division assists with grant research and applications, public outreach, long-term planning, utility coordination, regional planning, and Caltrans coordination.
Finance
The Finance Department provides financial management of all City funds, utility billing, meter reading, customer service, transit fund, and central support services to other City Departments.
Services provided include accounts payable, accounts receivable, budget development, business licensing, grant management, debt issuance and administration, financial reporting, treasury management, payroll, purchasing, information services.
Fire (Cal Fire Career Staff and Butte County Volunteer Fire Company 74) The Fire Department provides fire, rescue, emergency medical, public service and hazardous materials emergency response service for the City. The Fire Department also provides fire prevention, pre-fire planning, emergency preparedness, fire investigation, and CPR/AED instruction for City employees.
Planning
The Planning Department is responsible for ensuring that the City's growth and expansion reflects the policies, goals, and implementation of the General Plan, helping to provide direction for a sustainable, well-designed physical environment for the community. Planning provides advanced and current planning; interpretation of the Gridley Municipal Codes and Title 17, Zoning; code enforcement; ensures compliance with legal requirements in planning and land use processes; and conducts research on land use matters.
Police
The Police Department comprises the entire law enforcement activity operated by the City.
Activities include enforcement, administration, investigation, dispatch, records, patrol, animal control, school resource officer, and reserve police officers.
Public Works
The Public Works Department protects the health and safety by overseeing the operation and maintenance of the City's infrastructure. It plans and develops core infrastructure to meet the needs of the City. This includes a safe and reliable road system, water supply, storm drainage systems, proper disposal of wastewater, and operations and maintenance of the flood control maintenance districts. Working with the City Engineer, the Public Works Department constructs City of Gridley 7
and operates a transportation system that provides safe and efficient movement of people and goods, enhances environmental quality, and is compatible with local and regional mobility goals and development.
Recreation
The Recreation Departments operates two highly active youth sports leagues for soccer and basketball. In addition, the department hosts the annual summer program for children ages 3 to 12, which offers sports, painting, baking, crafting, and hands-on science projects. The department also supports a robust senior program with breakfast, bingo, and guest speakers on wellness topics. Community-wide events coordinated by the department include the Community Picnic, Kids Free Fishing Day, and holiday season cheer with delivery of letters to Santa Claus, and breakfast with Santa.
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CHAPTER 2 – ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
CITY COUNCIL
The City of Gridley is governed by a five-member City Council elected to four-year terms on a staggered basis. Council Members are elected in the General Municipal Election in November of even-numbered years.
APPOINTMENT OF MAYOR AND VICE MAYOR
After each general election, the City Council selects a Mayor and Vice Mayor from among its members.
ROLE OF MAYOR, VICE MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL AND COMMISSION
CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Mayor
The Mayor is the presiding officer of the City Council. City Council meetings are called to order by the Mayor; and the Mayor announces the order of business as detailed on the agenda, states motions, calls for a vote and announces the results, facilitates and monitors discussions, maintains order, and enforces the Council's rules order. The Mayor also, with Council approval, signs all ordinances, resolutions, and other records of proceedings approved by the Council. The Mayor has no veto power.
Vice Mayor
When the Mayor is absent at any meeting, the Vice Mayor shall serve as Mayor. The Vice Mayor serves in the capacity of the Mayor during any absence or incapacitation of the Mayor.
City Council
The elected City Council members provide leadership in setting city-wide goals that address short and long range needs, and in formulating policies that define a course of action that shape City operations. The City Council is the focal point for identifying and interpreting the wishes of the citizens and translating these into specific programs. The City Council is also responsible for ensuring quality services within available resources are provided.
Planning Commission Chair and Vice Chair
The Commission Chair is the presiding officer of the Planning Commission. Planning Commission meetings are called to order by the Chair; and the Chair announces the order of business as detailed on the agenda, states motions, calls for a vote and announces the results, facilitates and monitors discussions, maintains order, and enforces rules of order. When the Chair is absent at any meeting, the Vice Chair shall serve as Chair.
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APPOINTMENT OF CITY ADMINISTRATION
The City Council is responsible for the appointment and removal of the City Administrator, City Attorney, Police Chief, Public Works Director, Electric Director, Utility Director, Recreation Director and Finance Director.
CITY COUNCIL GOALS
City Council Members set the tone and direction for municipal operations. Strategic planning and goal setting are the tools enabling a Council to define their vision and determine methods for accomplishing their goals. Goal setting requires time, energy, and a well-defined process. Every year the Council meets with the City Administrator and department heads in a goal setting/priority projects session to review progress on goals previously set, and define new goals and objectives for the City. There are some definite advantages for engaging in the process including:
1. Goal setting gives the City Council a basic framework for action including setting priorities.
2. Goal setting helps the City Council spend its time more wisely.
3. Goal setting gives everyone a chance to share their individual goals and priorities and then work out the differences.
4. Goal setting gives the City Administrator clear guidelines to get the job done and avoids conflicting direction.
5 Goal setting gives the City Council and Staff some important budget guidelines by prioritization of goals.
6. Goal setting gives the City Council an evaluation tool of the City Administrator.
CITY COUNCIL AGENCY APPOINTMENTS
Annually the City Council reviews appointments of its members to various agencies. Those appointments include:
Butte Subbasin Advisory Board Sutter Butte Flood Control Agency Butte County Association of Governments Butte County Air Quality LAFCo Commission Northern California Power Association Butte County Solid Waste Joint Powers Authority Local Agency Task Force 20 (solid waste) Mosquito Abatement Loan Committee
Gridley Chamber of Commerce Red Suspenders Committee
Winter Festival Committee Council Human Resources
Disaster Council Butte County Continuum of Care
Butte County Emergency Medical Advisory Group Behavioral Health Advisory Board Utility and Public Works Committee Development Collaboration Committee CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION: COMMUNICATIONS/CORRESPONDENCE
Elected officials not only represent their constituents and make decisions on their constituents’ behalf, but they also have the opportunity to communicate with the public to assess community opinions and needs. The City Council/Commissioners can take a leadership role in promoting two-way communication with the public. Citizens’ views can be sought in a variety of ways:
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public meetings; advisory committees; citizen surveys; and volunteer assistance in City government. Similarly, the Council can express its view by speaking to local civic groups to provide accurate and up-to-date information. Communication with Staff is also critical to provide policy direction and to gain an understanding of the implications of various policy alternatives.
Members of the City Council may receive requests or complaints. In most cases, the City Staff can resolve these problems. The Council Member’s role is to gather pertinent information and transmit it to the City Administrator for review and appropriate action. The key to responding to constituent requests is for the Council Member to clearly communicate what actions will be taken—such as committing to a timely response or personally reviewing the matter—while avoiding promises to resolve or “fix” the issue.
Because the City Council performs as a body (acting based on the will of the majority as opposed to individuals), it is important that general guidelines be understood when speaking for the City Council, and the public should be advised when members are expressing personal views and not those of the Council.
City letterhead should be utilized for limited purposes related to City business such as thanking citizens or groups for community activities, letters of recommendation for students and others seeking employment or appointment, extending invitations to City-sponsored meetings, extending congratulations or support to citizens or groups for accomplishments, or answering correspondence sent by constituents.
Members of the City Council may occasionally be called upon to write letters to residents, businesses or other public agencies. These communications fall into two categories, either the communication is from the City Council, or the Council Member will be writing simply as an individual member of the City Council. When correspondence is on behalf of the City Council, typically the Mayor will be charged with transmitting the City Council’s position on policy matters to outside agencies on behalf of the City Council. City letterhead is available for this purpose, and Staff will assist in the preparation of such correspondence.
Individual City Council Members may prepare letters to constituents in response to inquiries or to provide requested information. On occasion, City Council Members may wish to transmit correspondence on an issue upon which the City Council has yet to take a position or about an issue for which the City Council has no position. In these circumstances, City Council Members should clearly indicate that they are not speaking for the City Council as a whole but in their individual capacity. Records are to be maintained of all correspondence and transmitted to the City Clerk. In addition, City letterhead and Staff support cannot be utilized for personal or political purposes.
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Email Communications
Council Members and Commissioners must remain cognizant that email communications regarding City business becomes public records. Caution must also be utilized when using email to avoid a collective concurrence among a quorum of members of a legislative body to avoid potential Brown Act violations.
Media
Legislative body members may be approached by members of the media about a topic that will be heard or has been heard by the legislative body. Members should never go “off the record” with the media. As an individual member, you may state that you are currently serving in your position, but you must advise the media that you are not speaking in that capacity or on behalf of your legislative body unless authorized to do so by formal action. In order to ensure the media is receiving accurate information, all media inquiries shall be directed to the City Administrator and/or designated Public Information Officer.
Social Media
Items within the City’s purview may be visibly discussed on social media, and become public record. Council Members and Commissioners should refrain from engaging in social media communications about any current, past, or potentially future agenda item to ensure transparency in the public process and to avoid conflicts of interest arising.
Ex Parte Communications/Quasi-Judicial Proceedings
An ex parte communication is a communication made outside the meeting between a legislative body member and any person in the public concerning a quasi-judicial proceeding to be heard by the legislative body. A quasi-judicial proceeding refers to any proceeding in which the City Council or Planning Commission is obliged to objectively determine facts and draw conclusions from them so as to provide the basis of an official action, typically in the form a public hearing or appeal hearing. This type of communication about a project occurs when you receive information – by meetings on the street, phone calls, and even e-mails – outside of the quasi-judicial process.
Reliance on information received in this way can be unfair because the opposing parties are not there to rebut the information.
If you are about to receive this kind of information, you should explain that you are not permitted to discuss the issue outside of the hearing. Anyone involved in making the decision must hear all the evidence. Ask the person to submit their comments in writing for the consideration of the full body. The comments will then be included as part of the record (and have greater legal effect). If the discussion occurs or an email is received that did not get distributed to the full body, then disclose the contact and substance of the communication at the hearing by stating for the public record: (a) the nature of that communication, (b) with whom the ex parte communication was made, and (c) a brief statement as to the substance of the communication.
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PROCLAMATIONS AND SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS
Ceremonial proclamations, a public declaration of the Council’s endorsement, and certificates of recognition are often requested of the City to honor, celebrate or create awareness of an event, entity or organization or individual. Proclamations are not statements of policy but a manner in which the city can make special recognition of an event (e.g., Recycling Week) or individual. As part of their ceremonial responsibilities, the Mayor and or City Council is charged with issuing the proclamations and certificates of recognition. Individual City Council Members do not issue proclamations and certificates of recognition, nor does any City Commission.
Generally, all proclamations and certificates of recognition that are added to a City Council meeting agenda will be presented in a summary form. On some occasions, a person will attend the City Council meeting to officially accept the proclamation or certificate of recognition; this is determined ahead of the City Council meeting. Proclamations and certificates of recognition can also be requested and not presented at a City Council meeting, but delivered directly to the requester.
Proclamations and certificate of recognition will not be issued for:
• For-profit businesses, as an advertisement or commercial promotion. • Matters not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the City. • Events or organizations with no direct relationship to the City. • Campaigns or events contrary to city policies.
Proclamations and certificate of recognition guidelines:
• All requests will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. • One proclamation or certificate of recognition annually per topic and/or organization. • More than one cause can be proclaimed or recognized simultaneously. • An organization does not have exclusive rights to the day, week or month of its proclamation or certificate of recognition.
• Helpful for entity to provide information including the title or nature of the event; a description of the purpose, goals, motto or theme of the event; the specific date if any, a brief history of the organization or short biographical outline of the person, any other pertinent information, and contact information for the requestor.
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CHAPTER 3 – COMMISSIONS
PURPOSE OF COMMISSIONS
City Commissions assist the City Council in carrying out its duties. Commissions typically advise the City Council and City Administrator on matters within their area of responsibility and interest, as described by ordinance of the City Council. However, the Planning Commission functions in accordance with State law.
PROCEDURES FOR MAKING APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS
Appointments are made to City Commissions in accordance with the Maddy Act, California Government Code Section 54970-54974. The members are selected by the City Council. When there is a vacancy, interested applicants submit an application, which is reviewed by Staff and then forwarded to the City Council. Applicants are invited to attend a public meeting to briefly share their experience and their interest in serving. At a subsequent meeting, the Council selects commissioners through a simple nomination process. Any appointees must comply with appropriate provisions of law regarding disclosure of financial interests.
TERMS OF OFFICE
The term of office shall be four years. Any vacancy shall be filled by appointment by the City Council and to coincide with the terms of office specified by this section.
PLANNING COMMISSION
Pursuant to Gridley Municipal Code Chapter 2.12, the Planning Commission is composed of five members, appointed by the City Council. Three voting members constitute a quorum. The Commission is governed by pertinent sections of the Government Code, commencing with Section 65150, but not limited thereto. At least four members shall be registered voters of the City. One member may be chosen from the registered voters who reside within a distance of onehalf mile from the City limits as measured from the nearest point of the City limits to the nearest edge of the property of said resident being considered.
The Commission undertakes long-range planning for development that includes, but is not limited to, preparation and maintenance of the general, specific and area plans, as well as reviewing Environmental Impact Reports and improvement programs. Short-range planning efforts include zoning matters dealing with land use changes, rezones, subdivision and parceling of land, and special use permits and variances.
The Commission shall hold at least one regular meeting each month and such other meetings as may be necessary. The Commission shall keep a public record of its resolutions, transactions, findings, and determinations.
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Every two years, the Commission shall choose a Chair and Vice Chair from its members. The City Council shall appoint the Secretary and Staff advisor to the commission. The members of the Planning Commission shall be paid twenty-five and 00/100 dollars ($25.00) per meeting for each meeting they attend, to a maximum not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per month. Expenses may be reimbursed in accordance with Gridley Municipal Code Section 2.12.055.
A Planning Commissioner may be removed from office for a crime involving moral turpitude, for violation of their oath of office, or unexcused absence from three successive regular meetings (GMC 2.12.060, 2.12.065). Whenever a vacancy occurs, the City Council shall fill the appointment in accordance with GMC 2.12.070.
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CHAPTER 4 – INTERACTIONS/RELATIONSHIPS
OVERVIEW AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBER RELATIONSHIPS
City Council policy is implemented through the City Administrator and their professional Staff.
Therefore, it is critical that the relationship among City Council Members and between City Council, City Council appointed department heads (City Administrator, City Attorney, Police Chief Public Works Director, Electric Director, Utility Director, Recreation Director and Finance Director), Staff and Commissions is well understood by all parties so policies and programs may be implemented successfully.
Relationships with Other City Council Members
Some guidelines for relationships among City Council Members are:
1. Always respect other individuals’ viewpoints even though they may be opposite of your own.
2. Allow the other individual to articulate their own views and then attempt to make an objective evaluation of those views.
3. Evaluation of other members’ viewpoints should be based on what is best for the total community and for all concerned.
4. Be open and honest at all times.
CITY COUNCIL – CITY ADMINISTRATOR RELATIONSHIP
The employment relationship between the City Council and City Administrator honors the fact that the City Administrator is the chief executive officer of the City. This means the Council directs the City Administrator to implement policy, then the City Administrator delegates tasks to Staff to assist in implementing such policy. The City Council shall deal with the administrative services of the City only through the City Administrator, and neither the City Council nor any member thereof shall give orders to subordinates of the City Administrator. The City Administrator is responsible for the overall administration of the City, forecasting the program and service needs of the City and its related financial, personnel, and capital improvement requirements, development and implementation of the City’s annual budget, and providing overall planning for future City operations. This position has the powers for general supervision, personnel and organization including appointment of department heads except the City Attorney, Finance Director, Chief of Police, and City Engineer. However, department heads shall not be appointed until the City Council has approved such appointment, excepting that a tentative appointment may be made subject to the approval of such appointment by the City Council at its next regular meeting following the making of such tentative appointment; and excepting further that no appointment may be made to any of the offices excluded above; appointment of those offices being within the exclusive control of the City Council.
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private, should respect the authority of the City Administrator in administrative matters.
Disagreements should be expressed in policy terms, rather than in terms which question satisfaction with or support of the City Administrator. The full City Council retains power to adopt policies, resolutions and ordinances as well as accept, reject, amend, City Administrator/Staff recommendations regarding City business. Should a Council Member become dissatisfied about a department, they should always talk it over with the City Administrator, not the department head. Concerns about the department head must be taken to the City Administrator only.
Individuals are encouraged to initiate resolution of problems as soon as possible and not let them worsen. The City Council should evaluate the City Administrator on a regular basis to ensure that both the City Council and City Administrator agree about performance and goals based on mutual trust and common objectives.
As in any professional relationship, it is important that the City Administrator keep the City Council informed. The City Administrator respects and is sensitive to the political responsibility of the City Council and acknowledges that the final responsibility for establishing the policy direction of the City is held by the City Council. Communication must be undertaken in such a way that all Council Members are treated similarly and kept equally informed. It is also important that the City Council provide ongoing feedback, information and perceptions to the City Administrator including response to written communication requesting feedback.
CITY COUNCIL APPOINTED DEPARTMENT HEADS RELATIONSHIPS
City Attorney
The City Attorney, appointed by the City Council, is responsible for providing necessary legal services and guidance to the City Council and the City Administrator to ensure that City functions are performed on a sound legal basis. The City Council shall deal with the legal services of the City only through the City Attorney and the City Administrator.
City Council Appointed Department Heads: Police Chief, City Attorney, Finance Director, Fire Chief, City Engineer, Public Works Director, Electric Director, Utility Director, Recreation Director.
Council may request clarification on staff reports or ongoing projects; however, such requests should be directed to the City Administrator in the first instance. Department staff may assist with factual questions or clarifications as needed, but Council should refrain from engaging staff in a manner that could be perceived as directing staff or influencing the content of agenda materials without the City Administrator’s involvement.
CITY COUNCIL - CITY STAFF RELATIONSHIPS
The primary functions of Staff are to execute City Council policy and actions taken by the City Council, and to keep the City Council informed under the direction of the City Administrator. Staff is obligated to take guidance and direction only from the City Administrator to insure direction is from the City Council as a whole. Staff is directed to reject any attempts by individual members of the Council to unduly direct or otherwise pressure them into making, changing, or otherwise City of Gridley 17
influencing recommendations. Consequently, City Council Members are not to get involved in administrative functions; and Council Members should not directly delegate tasks to Staff and should avoid any Staff interactions that may be construed as trying to shape Staff recommendations. City Council Members shall refrain from coercing Staff in making recommendations to the City Council as a whole. All Staff are to be treated as professionals; and as with your Council colleagues, practice civility and decorum in all interactions with City Staff.
City employees comprise the majority of City government. They perform the day-to-day functions necessary to provide municipal services, and department heads administer specific functions of City government. City Council should refrain from criticizing an individual Employee, including Council-Appointed Officers. Criticism is differentiated from questioning facts or the opinion of Staff. All critical comments about Staff performance should only be made to the City Administrator through private correspondence or conversation.
Having been elected by the citizens of Gridley, Staff is to respect the role of City Council Members as policy makers for the City and to treat all City Council members equally. Staff is expected to provide its best professional recommendations on issues. Staff should not try to determine City Council support for particular positions or recommendations in order to craft recommendations.
The City Council must be able to depend upon the Staff to make independent recommendations.
Staff should provide information about alternatives to Staff recommendations as appropriate, as well as pros and cons for Staff recommendations and alternatives. Staff is expected to demonstrate professionalism and non-partisanship in all interactions with the community and in public meetings.
CITY COUNCIL – COMMISSION RELATIONSHIPS
City Commissions assist the City Council in carrying out its duties. They are a valuable resource to the City Council and should be treated with appreciation and respect. These bodies are charged with the following responsibilities:
1. Advise the City Council and City Administrator on matters within their area of responsibility and interest, as prescribed by the City Council and its ordinances.
2. Help focus attention on specific issues and problems within their scope of responsibilities and recommend actions and alternatives for Council consideration.
3. 4. Reconcile contradictory viewpoints and provide direction toward achievement of citywide goals and objectives.
City Council Members do not typically attend Commission meetings. If a Council Member attends a Commission meeting, they should:
1. Refrain from speaking for the full City Council on matters unless otherwise directed by action of the City Council.
2. Identify your comments as personal views or opinions.
3. Refrain from lobbying Commission Members.
4. Remember Commissions are advisory to the Council as a whole.
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5. Any concerns about an individual Commissioner should be pursued with tact.
6. Be respectful of diverse opinions.
7. Keep political support away from public forums.
City Staff supports the Commissions, but advisory bodies do not have supervisory authority over City employees. Commissioners should only deal with applicable department heads or their designee, except for the purpose of inquiry. The department head shall take their orders and instructions from the Commission as a body rather than any individual Commissioner. All direction from the Commission must be consistent with City Council policy. Staff members remain responsible to their immediate supervisor.
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CHAPTER 5 – CITY COUNCIL/COMMISSION MEETINGS
OPEN MEETINGS LAW (BROWN ACT)
The entire City organization conducts its business in compliance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54950-54963. Because this law is such an important part of local government operations, some specific requirements of the law are highlighted below for your information and future reference. A link to the Brown Act is provided in Appendix A, and a link to a publication Open and Public VI: A Guide to the Ralph M. Brown Act (Cal Cities, update in process) is provided in Appendix B. All meetings must be conducted within the geographical boundaries of the City, unless specifically exempted.
All meetings shall be open and public; provided the City Council only may hold a closed session as provided by law during any regular, special, adjourned regular or adjourned special meeting, from which the public shall be excluded. Note that any newly- elected City Council member, prior to be seated, is also subject to the Brown Act.
TYPES OF MEETINGS
Regular
The Gridley City Council holds its regular meetings on the first and third Mondays of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. If that date conflicts with a holiday, the meeting shall be held on the next day (Tuesday) or canceled.
The Planning Commission holds its regular meetings on the third Wednesday of every month at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
The Brown Act requires that public notice be given at least 72 hours in advance of a regular meeting, and the agenda will be posted on the City Hall bulletin board and on the City website.
Special
Special meetings may be called by the Mayor/Chair or by a majority of the legislative body with notice being delivered to the legislative body and public at least 24 hours prior to the special meeting. The City Clerk shall prepare a notice of the special meeting time, place, and the business to be transacted, and post any required agenda, in accordance with the Brown Act. Business at a special meeting is limited to only the items specified in the special meeting agenda notice.
Closed Session
Closed sessions are only held by the City Council and may be held to discuss certain limited matters specified by law. Some of the most common reasons allowed for closed sessions include:
• Personnel matters to consider the appointment, employment, performance, or discipline/dismissal of a public employee;
• Labor negotiations;
• Real estate negotiations;
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• Existing or anticipated litigation
• Liability Claims
Prior to the closed session, the purpose for the closed session must be disclosed both on the agenda and in open session, and any action taken in closed session must be reported following the closed session, along with the vote. A brief general description may not be sufficient for closedsession agenda items. The Brown Act provides safe harbor language, which is recommended, for the various types of permissible closed sessions.
By law, no member of the City Council, employee of the City, or any other person required to be present during a closed session shall disclose to any person the content or substance of any discussion which took place during the closed session unless disclosure is authorized by a majority vote of the Council.
Adjourned Meetings
The City Council or Commission may adjourn any regular, adjourned regular, special or adjourned special meeting to a specified time and place. A notice of adjournment shall be posted on or near the door of the place where the regular, adjourned regular, special or adjourned special meeting was held within 24 hours after the time of the adjournment and include the specified time and place the adjourned meeting will be held. No agenda is required for regular meetings adjourned for less than five calendar days as long as no additional business is transacted.
Emergency Meetings
Emergency meetings may be held by the City Council only in limited circumstances when an emergency exists and prompt action is needed due to actual or threatened disruption of public facilities with onehour notice if possible. Emergencies are defined to include a work stoppage or activity and a crippling disaster, which severely impairs public health, safety, or both, as determined by majority of the members of the legislative body.
Study Sessions
Study sessions are often referred to as “workshops.” They can be held prior to or after regular meetings and may be scheduled as a special meeting at any date or time. They are informal but still public meetings under the Brown Act with notice requirements, and public comment may be encouraged.
Concurrent Meetings
The City Council may host a concurrent meeting when two legislative bodies with the same members combine two or more meetings to be held at the same time and place.
Joint Meetings
A Joint Meeting may be held with two bodies within the City such as the City Council and Planning Commission or a Joint Meeting with the City Council and another local legislative body, i.e. the school district.
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Cancelled Meetings
A Regular Meeting of the City Council or Commission may be cancelled due to a lack of a quorum or lack of business with notice provided.
Teleconferencing
Teleconference means a meeting of a legislative body, the members of which are in different locations, connected by electronic means. As of January 2026, substantial changes were made to provisions allowing teleconferencing and clarifying requirements for two-way audiovisual or telephonic access and real-time public comment, emergency and just cause provisions, and for subsidiary and multijurisdictional legislative bodies. If a member of the legislative body finds it necessary to participate in a meeting remotely to count towards establishing a quorum, City Staff must be contacted in advance to properly notice and post the agenda, and insure the remote location is accessible to the public with two-way communication.
Retreats, Trainings, and Workshops of Legislative Bodies These types of gatherings by a majority of legislative body members are subject to the requirements of the Brown Act.
Exceptions to Meeting Requirements:
Individual contacts involve contacts between a member of the legislative body and any other person. The Brown Act does not limit a legislative body member acting on their own. This exception recognizes the right to confer with constituents, advocates, consultants, news reporters, local agency Staff, or a colleague. Individual contacts, however, cannot be used to do in stages what would be prohibited in one step. For example, a series of individual contacts that leads to discussion, deliberation, or action among a majority of the members of a legislative body is prohibited. City Staff is available to answer any questions.
Exceptions to meeting requirements include the following, provided a majority of members cannot discuss business among themselves within the subject matter jurisdiction of the legislative body:
• Conferences when a majority of the legislative body attend a gathering open to the public;
• Community meetings when a majority of the legislative body attend an open and publicized meeting held by another organization to address a topic of local community concern;
• Other legislative bodies when a majority of a legislative body attends an open and publicized meeting of another body of the City or a legislative body of another local agency;
• Standing committees when a majority of the legislative body attends an open and notice meeting of a standing committee and attend only as observers; • Social or ceremonial events when a majority of the legislative body attends a purely social or ceremonial occasion;
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• Grand Jury testimony when members of a legislative body, either individually or collectively, may give testimony in private before a grand jury.
AGENDA PREPARATION AND POSTING
Agendas must be prepared and posted in accordance with the Brown Act for the City Council, Commissions and standing committees of the legislative body, advising the public of the meeting time and place and including a brief general description of each item of business to be transacted or discussed and any proposed action.
The City Administrator is responsible for preparation of the City Council agenda with input from Department Heads and the City Attorney while the City Clerk makes the agenda available.
Planning Staff is responsible for preparation of the Planning Commission agenda.
Members of the legislative body may only discuss items adequately described on the agenda with appropriate posting. No items may be added to the agenda unless there is immediate need to take action and the need to take action came to the attention of the body after the agenda was posted. These findings must be approved by a 2/3 vote, or if less than five members are present, by a unanimous vote.
Agenda Components
Call to Order
Roll Call
Pledge of Allegiance
Proclamation (City Council only)
Introduction of New or Promoted Employees (City Council only) Community Participation Forum
Speakers must address the Chair and stay on topic.
Consent Agenda
Those items on the agenda which are considered to be of a routine and noncontroversial nature. These items shall be considered and may be approved by one motion of the legislative body.
Public Hearings
Hearing opened by Mayor/Chair
Staff presentation
Questions of Staff by members of the legislative body
Statement by proponents
Questions of proponents or Staff by legislative body members Public Comments
Questions of public or Staff by legislative body members Response by proponent
Response by Staff
Final questions by legislative body members
Hearing closed by Mayor/Chair
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Discussion by members of the legislative body
Action by legislative body
Items for Consideration
Council Committee Reports (City Council only)
City Administrator Reports (City Council only)
Department Update Reports (Planning Commission: City Staff & Commission Informational Updates)
Potential Future City Council Items (City Council only) Closed Session (City Council only)
Adjournment
Placing an Item on an Agenda
A City Council Member may request that an item be placed on a future agenda either during the “Potential Future City Council Items” portion of a City Council meeting or by submitting the request directly to the City Administrator ” A Commissioner may request an item be placed on a future agenda under the portion of the agenda entitled “Planning Commission: City Staff & Commission Informational Updates.” All agenda items requested by a City Council Member or Commissioner shall identify the requesting individual by name on the agenda. A member of the public may request future consideration of an item under the “Community Participation Forum.” In all instances, the Chair or legislative body may determine whether or not to refer the matter to Staff. Discussion of the request, other than referral, is not permitted.
PREPARATION FOR MEETINGS
Legislative body members are expected to be well-prepared for all meetings. This includes thoroughly reviewing the agenda packet, agenda reports, and any other materials provided in advance. Legislative body members are encouraged to contact the City Administrator or appropriate Department Heads in advance to seek clarification on staff reports. While questions may still be asked during public meetings, providing City staff with the opportunity to prepare in advance supports transparency, strengthens trust in the council–staff relationship, and enables staff to provide complete and accurate responses in a public forum. Legislative body members should address concerns in a respectful and constructive manner and avoid directing comments toward City staff that are intended to single out or criticize individual performance. Issues that come before the advisory body are of significant importance to the community and require thoughtful attention.
ATTENDANCE
For legislative bodies to function effectively and accomplish their goals, it is essential for all members to be active participants. Members are strongly encouraged to make every effort to attend all meetings. In the event of an absence, members should notify the Staff liaison as soon as possible, preferably well in advance of the meeting.
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If a City Council Member is absent without permission from all regular City Council meetings for 60 days consecutively from the last regular meeting he or she attended, his or her office becomes vacant and shall be filled as any other vacancy. (CA Gov. Code 36513) If a member of the Planning Commission is absent from three successive regular meetings, without cause, the office of the member shall be deemed to be vacant and the term of that member shall be terminated and the Secretary of the Planning Commission shall immediately inform the City Council of the vacancy. An absence of the member of the Planning Commission due to illness or an unavoidable absence from the City shall, if written notice or telephone notice thereof is given to the Planning Commission on or before the day of any missed regular meeting, may be deemed an absence for cause. (GMC 2.12.065)
An absence may be excused due to personal illness or injury, family emergency, bereavement, work-related conflict, or planned personal absence. Unexcused absences may be due to no prior notification, non-valid reasons such as forgetting, or chronic tardiness.
DECORUM AND MEETINGS
The rules of order are meant to create an atmosphere where the members of the body and the members of the public can attend to business efficiently, fairly and with full participation. It is up to the Mayor/Chair and the members of the body to maintain common courtesy and decorum including giving the utmost courtesy to each other, City employees and the public. It is always best for only one person at a time to have the floor, and it is always best for every speaker to be first recognized by the Mayor/Chair before proceeding to speak. The Mayor/Chair should always ensure that debate and discussion of an agenda item focuses on the item and the policy in question, not the personalities of the members of the body. In the interest of time, the Mayor/Chair may limit the time allotted to speakers, including members of the body. Employees of the City and members of the public shall observe the same rules of order and decorum applicable to the legislative body members. The legislative body may remove persons from a meeting who willfully interrupt or disrupt proceedings.
Meeting Proceedings
Some effective meeting tips are:
• Start meetings on time, but no earlier than the listed start time on the agenda, and manage the agenda to ensure each item gets appropriate attention. • Only members and essential Staff are allowed on the dais. • Announce any changes to the agenda order at the start of the meeting for convenience or better pacing.
• Let the Mayor/Chair lead the meeting.
• Be fair, respectful, and attentive to the public, Staff, and fellow members. • Use clear, simple language, avoiding technical terms and jargon. • Listen to public testimony without distractions or side conversations. • Focus discussions with thoughtful questions and represent the community's broader interests.
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• Noise in the lobby outside the Chambers which disrupts meetings shall not be permitted.
• End meetings at a reasonable hour, allowing breaks during long sessions.
ROBERT’S RULES OF ORDER
The City of Gridley utilizes Robert’s Rules of Order. Rules are to enforce the will of the majority, while permitting the minority to also express itself, but not dominate, and fully participate in the process.
PROCEDURAL RULES FOR DEBATES AND MOTIONS
This section outlines specific rules governing the debate and voting process to ensure orderly and equitable meetings.
Basic Format for an Agenda Item Discussion
1. The Chair should clearly announce the agenda item number and should clearly state the subject.
2. Following the agenda format, the Chair should invite the appropriate people to report on the item.
3. The Chair should ask legislative body members if they have any technical questions for clarification.
4. The Chair should invite public comments.
5. The Chair should allow discussion of the legislative body.
6. The Chair should invite a motion.
7. The Chair should determine if any member wishes to second the motion.
8. If the motion is made and seconded, the Chair should make sure everyone understands the motion and invite discussion or questions if needed.
9. The Chair should now invite discussion of the motion by the legislative body members.
10. The City Clerk/Secretary takes a vote.
11. The Chair or Secretary should announce the result of the vote and should announce what action (if any) the body has taken.
Motions
Motions are the vehicles for decision-making by a body as follows:
1. The basic motion: The basic motion is the one that puts forward a decision for consideration. A basic motion might be: “I move that we create a five-member committee to plan and put on our annual fundraiser.”
2. The motion to amend: If a legislative body member wants to change a basic motion that is under discussion, they would move to amend it. A motion to amend might be: “I move City of Gridley 26
that we amend the motion to have a 10-member committee.” A motion to amend takes the basic motion that is before the body and seeks to change it in some way.
3. The substitute motion: If a legislative body member wants to completely do away with the basic motion under discussion and put a new motion before the governing body, they would “move a substitute motion.” A substitute motion might be: “I move a substitute motion that we cancel the fundraiser this year.”
4. Motion to Reconsider: A motion to reconsider requires a majority vote to pass. However, a motion to reconsider is only timely if made when the item was first voted upon or at the very next meeting of the body.
When there are multiple motions on the floor, like a main motion, a motion to amend, and a substitute motion, they are handled by voting on the most recent motion first; and if it passes, it supersedes the earlier ones with votes happening in reverse order of introduction. The goal is to resolve the most specific proposal first, and then the body votes on the main idea.
The following motions are not debatable (that is, when the following motions are made and seconded, the Chair must immediately call for a vote of the body without debate on the motion):
1. A motion to adjourn: This motion, if passed, requires the body to immediately adjourn to its next regularly scheduled meeting. It requires a simple majority vote.
2. A motion to recess: This motion, if passed, requires the body to immediately take a recess.
Normally, the Chair determines the length of the recess which may be a few minutes or an hour. It requires a simple majority vote.
3. A motion to fix the time to adjourn: This motion, if passed, requires the body to adjourn the meeting at the specific time set in the motion. It requires a simple majority vote.
4. A motion to table: This motion, if passed, requires discussion of the agenda item to be halted and the agenda item to be placed on "hold". The motion can contain a specific time in which the item can come back to the body or the motion can contain no specific time for the return of the item, in which case a motion to take the item off the table and bring it back to the body will have to be taken at a future meeting. A motion to table an item (or to bring it back to the body) requires a simple majority vote.
5. A motion to limit debate: When a member of the body makes such a motion, the member is really requesting stopping debate and vote. When such a motion is made, the Chair should ask for a second, stop debate, and vote on the motion to limit debate. The motion to limit debate requires a 2/3 vote of the body. A similar motion is a motion to object to consideration of an item. This motion is not debatable, and if passed, precludes the body from even considering an item on the agenda. It also requires a 2/3 vote.
PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
The public has an opportunity to address the legislative body on any item of interest to the public that is within the jurisdiction of the legislative body during regular meetings and on any item on the agenda during special meetings. A person desiring to speak is encouraged to complete a “Request to Speak” form. The City has the right to establish time limits on speakers and the total time allocated for a particular issue.
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Only the individual having the floor shall be permitted to enter into any discussion without the permission of the Mayor/Chair. All discussions shall be through the Mayor/Chair and no questions shall be asked of a member except through the Mayor/Chair. Questions and comments from the public shall be limited to the subject under consideration. No person in the audience may address the legislative body after a motion is made without first securing permission to do so.
ACTIONS – ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, MINUTE ORDERS, AND
MUNICIPAL CODE
Ordinances
Ordinances are the laws of the municipality. Only the City Council is given the power to pass ordinances by the Government Code as those ordinances are not in conflict with the laws and Constitution of the State of California or the United States. Ordinances typically require two meetings or readings prior to adoption; the first for the introduction and the second for adoption, and it requires a roll call vote. Ordinances may not be adopted at other than a regular or adjourned regular meeting. An ordinance becomes effective 30 days after adoption. However, there are a few exceptions when an ordinance takes effect immediately upon its adoption. The 30-day time frame is known as a referendum period. A referendum period is required by State law and is a time frame in which any citizen can file a petition challenging the legality of a recently adopted ordinance. An ordinance is an action that can be repealed or amended only by a subsequent ordinance.
Resolutions
Resolutions may by adopted by the City Council and Planning Commission. A resolution may express policy of the City Council or Planning Commission, may be required by law, and may be used to better memorialize the action taken, but does not become incorporated in the municipal code. Most resolutions may be adopted by a majority vote.
Minute Orders
Minute Orders ordinarily indicate majority approval for a procedural action. Minute orders are usually used for disposition of business items on the agenda. Minute Orders apply to items in which action was taken by the Council other than a resolution or ordinance.
Municipal Code
The Gridley Municipal Code sets forth the regulatory, penal and administrative laws of general application to the City. Local ordinances adopted by the City Council are codified in the municipal code by the City Clerk. These laws are enforceable by the City, and violation constitutes a misdemeanor or infraction.
VOTING
Steps for Making a Basic Motion
1. The Chair opens the agenda item for discussion with a Staff report, questions of the legislative body, public comment, discussion by the legislative body, and then asks the City of Gridley 28
members of the body if there is a motion.
2. The member of the body makes a motion by preceding the member’s desired approach with the words “I move…”.
3. A member of the body will second the motion, is so desired.
4. The Chair will report who made the motion and who seconded the motion, and then ask for a roll call vote.
Types of Votes
1. Majority Vote: Except where otherwise provided by law, all business requiring approval of the legislative body shall be carried/passed by a majority vote of all members who are present and are qualified to act.
If a motion to approve an action or a project fails to receive a majority of the votes cast, then the motion fails and the action or project is denied. There may also be a motion to amend the motion or substitute the motion for an alternative action. Prior to the legislative body taking up consideration of the next item on the agenda; however, any member of the body may move to reconsider the matter. If the motion to reconsider receives a majority of the votes cast, the Commission shall either: a) take up the matter at that same meeting; or ii) continue the matter to a date certain.
2. Super-Majority Votes: On occasion, certain actions require more than a majority of the members present and voting to carry/pass. Typically, the action is seeking to cut off the ability of a minority of the body to take action or discuss an item, such as a motion to limit debate. Staff will advise when any specific actions require a super-majority vote.
3. Tie Votes: If a vote on a motion is tied, the motion fails. The Chair reports the tie/failed vote.
4. Abstention for Conflict of Interest: A member of the legislative body who is unable to participate in an item due to a conflict of interest shall, when the item is called: (1) declare that a Conflict of Interest exists, (2) state what the Conflict of Interest is, and (3) shall remove themselves from the dais during the discussion. The member’s removal and reason therefore shall be noted on the record by the Chair, who shall also note the member’s return when the item is concluded. The City Attorney should be consulted as early as possible if any questions arise regarding potential conflicts of interest.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
A public hearing is the open consideration of an issue within a regular meeting of the City Council or Planning Commission for which special public notice has been required and given. During a specified portion of the hearing, any resident or concerned individual is invited to present information, offer support or objection for the subject under consideration. Public hearings are required for such items including but not limited to, zoning changes, annexations, and fees or rate changes. Members of the legislative body are to review the written public record and to hear and weigh public testimony during the public hearing before taking action. A public hearing may be continued or re-continued to a subsequent meeting.
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In order to expedite matters and to avoid repetitious presentations, whenever any group of persons wishes to address the legislative body on the same subject matter, it shall be proper for the Mayor/Chair to inquire whether or not the group has a spokesperson; and if so, that they be heard with the following speakers in the group to be limited to facts not already presented by the group spokesperson.
MINUTES
Minutes are the official written record of a meeting. The City of Gridley prepares summary action minutes. The minutes include the members present, the topic, germane discussion, speakers, and the motion of action taken or direction given with a vote of each member. Minutes are prepared by Staff and submitted to the legislative body for approval and/or correction. As a courtesy, it is helpful for members to provide any corrections to the Staff in advance of the meeting. Approved minutes become public record and are available on the City’s website at www.gridley.ca.us.
PUBLIC RECORDS
California Public Records Act reflects California’s commitment to open government and transparency, granting the public right to access information concerning the conduct of the people’s business. “Public records” are defined as “any writing containing information relating to the conduct of the public’s business prepared, owned, used or retained by any state or local agency regardless of physical form or characteristics.” A writing is defined as “any handwriting, typewriting, printing, photo stating, photographing, photocopying, transmitting by electronic mail or facsimile, and every other means of recording upon any tangible thing any form of communication or representation, including letters, words, pictures, sounds, or symbols, or combinations thereof, and any record thereby created, regardless of the manner in which the record has been stored.”
The City Clerk function coordinates and administers the City’s records retention and management, and is the custodian of all official City records. There are two different rights of access. One is a right to inspect public records during office hours of the City; and the other is a right to prompt availability of copies of public records, with a few exemptions from disclosure.
City Council members and Commissioners must be mindful that records including correspondence, emails, and social media posts pertaining to City business must be submitted to the City Clerk for safekeeping and compliance with the Public Records Act.
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CHAPTER 6 – REQUIREMENTS OF OFFICE
POLITICAL REFORM ACT
The Political Reform Act, California Government Section 81000 et. seq., was passed by the voters in June 1974. The Act directs that no public official of the City shall make, participate in the making, or in any way attempt to use their official position, to influence a City decision in which the official knows, or has reason to know, that he or she has a financial interest as defined by the Act. A link to The Political Reform Act, an index of terms, and appendices including legal opinions issued by the Fair Political Commission as well as the relevant statutory provisions that relate to government contracting law, which has recently come under the jurisdiction of the FPPC, is provided in Appendix E below.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST, FORM 700 STATEMENT OF ECONOMIC
INTERESTS
The Act requires the City to adopt a conflict of interest code in accordance with the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) and California Code of Regulations. The conflict of interest code designates those public officials of the City who are involved in City decisions, and to require such designated officials to disclose those financial interests which could foreseeably be affected, in a material manner, by a City decision made by the official in the performance of the official’s responsibilities.
Every elected official, designated Commissioner, designated public employee, and consultants who makes or influences governmental decisions is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interest, Form 700, upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, identifying sources of income, ownership of property, and receipt of loans and gifts. Filings are public records. (https://www.fppc.ca.gov/siteassets/documents/tad/form_700/2025-26/form_700_2025.pdf) The Form 700 provides transparency and ensures accountability in two ways:
1. It provides necessary information to the public about an official’s personal financial interests to ensure that officials are making decisions in the best interest of the public and not enhancing their personal finances.
2. It serves as a reminder to the public official of potential conflicts of interest so the official can abstain from making or participating in governmental decisions that are deemed conflicts of interest.
Conflict of Interest is complex. Therefore, filers should carefully consider and monitor “gifts” from any person or organization whether the gift is financial support, loans, event tickets, meals, etc.
Many of these gifts may need to be reported and may present a conflict of interest when considering and/or voting on projects or issues related to the person presenting the gift.
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Conflict Advice
At any time if a filer believes a potential for conflict of interest exists, they should consult with the City Attorney for advice. Staff may also request an opinion from the City Attorney regarding a member's potential conflict. It is critical to note that while the City Attorney can render advice on the interpretation of state laws and regulations on conflict matters, such advice is solely an interpretation of the law. The only authority that can provide binding interpretations on such matters, and legal protection for Commissioners, is the Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC).
Filers may solicit opinions on such matters directly from the FPPC; however, such opinions often take time to develop and may not readily respond to urgent matters.
If a public official has a conflict of interest, the official must disqualify him or herself from acting on or participating in the decision before the legislative body. Conflict of Interest rules and disqualifying financial interests may be found here (https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/conflicts-ofinterest-rules.html). You may also contact FPPC for advice at [email protected] or by calling 1- 866-ASK-FPPC (1-866-275-3772) Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Conflict and Liability
Laws which regulate conflicts are very complicated. Violations may result in significant penalties including criminal prosecution and being personally liable for damages which would not be covered by the city's insurance. Examples may include discrimination, harassment, or fraud.
CAMPAIGN REPORTING
The Political Reform Act and Fair Political Practices Commission (FPPC) promotes transparency and fairness in elections and applies to all City Council candidates. It requires candidates and committees to file campaign statements by specified deadlines disclosing contributions received and expenditures made. These documents are public and may be audited by the FPPC and Franchise Tax Board to ensure that voters are fully informed and improper practices prohibited.
It is the responsibility of candidates and committees to understand the rules regulating their campaigns in California. Information useful in filing campaign statements, including campaign disclosure manuals, campaign statements forms, and filing deadlines, may be here (https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/campaign-rules.html). During the nomination period for an election, the City Clerk will also provide information.
AB 1234 ETHICS TRAINING
All local officials in the City of Gridley are required to complete a minimum two-hour ethics training course within six months of election/appointment and every two years to satisfy requirements of AB 1234. Local officials shall conduct themselves in accordance with such training. Additional information may be found here (https://www.fppc.ca.gov/learn/publicofficials-and-employees-rules-/ethics-training.html).
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HARASSMENT TRAINING
The city is committed to providing an environment that is free from harassment and discrimination of any kind, including sexual harassment and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic prohibited by state or federal law.
City Council Members, Commissioners and employees should be familiar with the city's sexual harassment policies. Violations of such policies may find individuals personally exposed through legal action. Anti-harassment training is required every two years pursuant to AB 1825 and AB 1661.
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CHAPTER 7 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
BUDGET
City Council and City Staff
The City Council has the final responsibility for establishing local policies and determining services and budget levels appropriate for the City. The City Council provides fiscal leadership and positive guidance in setting the overall priorities for operations and capital facilities through their strategic planning sessions and budget discussions. Adopting the annual budget enables the City to sustainably and efficiently provide services. The budget serves as a financial analysis of revenues and expenditures forecast for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget provides long and short-term goals, financial and policy management guidelines containing information and prioritization relevant to public services, strategic community planning and capital projects.
The City Council and City staff are committed to providing the best financial practices and the highest possible transparency regarding all financial transactions. The Operating Budget is the City’s comprehensive effort to present a policy document which preserves fiscal stability and at the same time enables staff to accomplish crucial projects and services. The City Council and City staff will continue to strive to evaluate and update its long-term financial plan semi-annually, with intermediate reviews on a quarterly basis. The City remains committed to frequent status reviews in an effort to respond to changing circumstances appropriately. It is through the support of the City Council that staff can advance in all areas of customer service, improve city infrastructure, promote growth and support a growing and diverse community.
All Funds Summary
The All Funds Summary is comprised of all city funds which total all city expenses and revenues and provides an overview of the financial condition of the funds that contain the overall budget.
This summary includes the following:
General Fund: The General Fund category is a major government fund within the city budget. The General Fund is the primary operating fund for the City. It funds core services including public safety, parks and recreation, street maintenance, administration and finance, planning, engineering, and code enforcement. All City Departments are included in the General Fund except the enterprise funds of Water, Sewer, Electric and Transit.
Special Revenue Funds: Special Revenue Funds are used to account for and report the proceeds of specific revenue that is restricted or committed for a specific purpose. The City of Gridley the following Special Revenue Funds:
• Flood Maintenance Districts - These funds are used to support the maintenance districts within the City of Gridley. There are currently five districts; Bowwood, Heron Landing, Eagles Meadows, Richins, and Parkland Estates. Annual tax assessment proceeds are used to maintain and make improvements to each maintenance district. • Development Impact Fees (DIF) - These funds are used to account for the receipt and expenditure of mitigation fees on specified capital projects.
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• Gas Taxes - Gas taxes are received for road and street maintenance and construction and are segregated into their own fund.
• Other Special Revenue Funds - Other special revenue funds consist of special grant and donation funds.
Enterprise (Proprietary) Funds: are used to report any activity for which a fee is charged to external users for goods or services. Enterprise funds are accounted for on a full accrual basis.
The City of Gridley has the following enterprise funds:
• Electric – In 1910, the City of Gridley established the Gridley Electric Utility. It oversees the delivery of wholesale power, maintains and operates the local electric distribution system, is involved in engineering and advance planning for improvements, replacement and expansion of distribution system, and maintenance and operation of the City’s street lighting system.
The Electric Fund was established to operate and maintain the City's electrical grid. The City uses funds collected through charges for services from residential and commercial customers. These funds are used to maintain electric lines, poles, substations, underground electrical outlets, transformers, and city-owned solar. The Electric Fund is the largest source of revenue, and the majority of the Electric Fund revenue consists of utility billing. Other factors that contribute to the revenues are the electric contract with the City of Biggs and maintenance fees.
• Water - The Water Fund was established to maintain residential and commercial water meters, City wells and water pipes. Funds are primarily collected through charges for services from residential and commercial customers.
• Wastewater – The Wastewater Fund was established to receive and disburse funds collected through sewer fees and sewer facilities charges. These funds are used for operation and maintenance of sewer disposal facilities and the financing of construction of outlet sewers.
• Transit – Transit refers to the system of public transportation that includes buses that move people from one place to another. It is designed to provide convenient and accessible travel options for individuals without the use of a personal vehicle.
Fiduciary Funds: Fiduciary funds report assets held in trust for others, such as individuals or organizations. They include types like agency funds, pension trust funds, and investment trust fund.
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Capital Improvement Program
The capital budget focuses on the maintenance and enhancement of our existing infrastructure, including streets, parks, water, sewer and electric services. A detailed Capital Improvements Program (CIP) has been developed and added to the annual Operating Budget process. For the CIP master plan, departments forecast every vehicle, equipment, project, and improvement that meets internal capital criteria and planned the expenditures over one year in a methodical, financially viable infrastructure plan. Throughout the budget process, staff examined the importance of all requested CIP items against both the available reserves and City priorities.
City Budget: The most current adopted City budget may be obtained at:
http://gridley.ca.us/government-and-departments/departments/finance-department/
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Council Members
Salary: The salary of City Council Members was established by referendum in 1982 (Ord. 406) at a figure equal to two-thirds of the allowable salary for Council Members pursuant to Government Code Section
(G.C. 36516. (a) (1) A city council may enact an ordinance providing that each member of the city council shall receive a salary based on the population of the city as set forth in paragraph (2). (2) The salaries approved by ordinance under paragraph (1) shall be as follows:
(A) In cities up to and including 35,000 in population, up to and including nine hundred fifty dollars ($950) per month, effective 1-1-2024.)
Salaries shall fluctuate in accordance with amendments of Government Code Section 36516, but shall not exceed two-thirds of the figure set by the Legislature.
Expenses and Benefits: In addition, Council Members may be reimbursed for some expenses while performing official duties. At this time the City Council members receive no benefits.
Training, Meetings, Conferences: The City allocates funds for training, meetings, and conferences in which the Council Members may wish to participate. Among these are the quarterly division meetings of the League of California Cities (Cal Cities), the League of California Cities (Cal Cities) Annual Conference, the annual Mayors and Council Members Executive Forum, and other local meetings. Council Members are encouraged to participate in these meetings and conferences.
All travel and training expenses are subject to the policies and procedures set forth in the City Administrative Policy Manual.
Planning Commission
Stipend: The members of the Planning Commission shall be paid at the rate of twenty-five and 00/100 dollars ($25.00) per meeting for each meeting they attend, to a maximum not to exceed fifty dollars ($50.00) per month. (i.e., a commissioner who attends three or more meetings in any given month shall only receive the maximum payment of $50.00). (Ord. 611, 1992) City of Gridley 36
Expenses: Members of the planning commission may be reimbursed for expenses reasonably and necessarily incurred by them in the performance of their duties upon the submission of appropriate claims for consideration by the city council. Members of the planning commission may be entitled to be reimbursed for expenses incurred outside the county only if prior authorization is obtained from the city council. (Ord. 464, § 2, 1985).
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APPENDICES
Appendix A – Link to Brown Act
https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?division=2.&cha pter=9.&part=1.&lawCode=GOV&title=5.
Appendix B – Link to Open and Public (Cal Cities publication) https://www.calcities.org/docs/default-source/advocacy/open-public-vi-revised2024.pdf?sfvrsn=2f412f0d_3 Appendix C – Link to Municipal Code
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/gridley/latest/gridley_ca/0-0-0-1 Appendix D – Link to Political Reform Act
https://lunar.fppc.ca.gov/the-law/the-political-reform-act.html City Council Agenda Item #5
Staff Report
Date: October 19, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Todd W. Farr, Chief of Police
Subject: Animal Control Services for the City of Biggs
Recommendation
Staff respectfully recommends that the City Council approve the proposed Agreement for Animal Control Services between the City of Biggs and the City of Gridley from the date of execution through June 30, 2030.
Background
In September 2026, the City of Gridley submitted a proposal to provide Animal Control Services to the City of Biggs. On October 13, 2026, the proposal was formally presented to the Biggs City Council. Following their review, the City of Biggs awarded the contract to Gridley, selecting our agency to resume animal control services effective immediately. The Agreement outlines the scope of services, service levels, financial terms, and conditions of the partnership. This arrangement builds on a longstanding history between the two cities.
Agreement Highlights
• Term: October 2026 through June 30, 2030.
• Annual Cost: $27,228.00, billed monthly at $2,269.00.
The City of Gridley’s ability to reestablish this interagency partnership is a positive development for both communities. It enhances regional collaboration, strengthens public safety continuity, and supports the fiscal health of Gridley’s Police Department. Approval of the Agreement by the Gridley City Council is the final step in implementing the renewed partnership.
Financial Impact
The city will receive $27,228.00 in revenue annually from the City of Biggs for Animal Control Services.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals X Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency
This recommendation is consistent with our ongoing effort to be responsive and transparent regarding all business transactions and financial matters, as well as its ongoing efforts to support the community in such ominous financial times.
Attachments
Animal Control Services Agreement
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Agreement for Animal Control Services
Between
City of Biggs and City of Gridley
This Agreement is by and between the City of Gridley, through its Gridley Police Department and Animal Control Services, (hereinaŌer referred to as “Gridley”) and the City of Biggs (hereinaŌer referred to as “Biggs”), each individually referred to as a “Party” and collecƟvely referred to as the “ParƟes.”
I. PURPOSE OF AGREEMENT
The purpose of this Agreement is to set forth the terms upon which Gridley has agreed to provide animal control services to Biggs.
II. GENERAL PROVISIONS
Gridley shall have complete authority over the manner and means of the overall operaƟons and the procedure by which the animal control funcƟons are performed under this Agreement. Gridley and Biggs shall work cooperaƟvely and shall meet at co-determined Ɵmes to collaborate on animal control services whenever either party deems it necessary.
Gridley shall enforce Title 5, Animals, of the City of Biggs Municipal Code as in effect as of the date this Agreement is entered into. These local ordinances shall be enforced along with California state and federal laws when deemed necessary in the sole discreƟon of Gridley personnel Animal licensing in the City of Biggs shall be the sole duty of Biggs, who shall collect all licensing fees and maintain all licensing records according to Title 5, Animals, of the City of Biggs Municipal Code. A true and accurate report of current licensing shall be forwarded to Gridley’s Animal Control Services monthly for educaƟon and enforcement purposes.
Responsibility for the selecƟon, assignment, discipline, and other maƩers incident to the performance of services and the control of Gridley’s Animal Control Services personnel shall remain exclusively with Gridley. Formal complaints regarding the conduct of Gridley’s Animal Control personnel may be submiƩed by Biggs to Gridley. Such complaints shall be promptly invesƟgated and the outcome communicated to the complainant as per Gridley policy.
III. SERVICE PROVISIONS
a. General Animal Control Services: Gridley shall provide animal control services to Biggs for and during the term of this Agreement.. Services shall be the same as those provided to the incorporated City limits of Gridley and include the following:
i. The enforcement of State & Federal Statutes and Title 5, Animals, of the City of Biggs Municipal Code, except such statute or code of the type which 2 | P a g e
would require special training of Gridley’s Animal Control officer or of a type of enforcement that is contracted by Gridley to a third party or other public agency. Nothing herein contained shall preclude enforcement by Gridley’s Animal Control personnel of the excepƟons noted above.
ii. Animal control services include:
1. General Patrol
2. InvesƟgaƟon of animal abuse, care and ownership crimes
3. CompleƟon of reports
4. Animal transportaƟon
5. Response to calls for service
6. Court appearances and tesƟmony
7. Rabies Control through licensing and registraƟon
8. Processing of evidence and found property
9. Healthy and humane treatment of animals
iii. Maintain agreements with other enƟƟes for services involving animals impounded under this agreement, including housing stray animals at the Gridley Animal Shelter, 895 Sycamore Street, Gridley, CA 95948. iv. InvesƟgaƟons by Gridley’s Animal Control personnel and/or other designated members of the Gridley Police Department:
1. InvesƟgaƟons of animal related crimes
2. Court appearances and tesƟmony
3. Processing of evidence
v. Animal control services shall be provided during regular Gridley business hours Monday-Friday 7:30am- 3:30pm with the opƟon of appointments for anything outside of normal hours. AddiƟonally, Gridley’s Animal Control shall provide response during weekends and holidays if deemed necessary by the Gridley on-duty command staff. Any aŌer-hours services will only be provided if deemed necessary by Gridley on-duty command staff that response is essenƟal.
vi. Gridley shall perform services in accordance with Gridley’s standard operaƟng guidelines as well as Gridley Police Department’s Policies and Procedures, menƟoned here by reference only.
b. Excluded Services: The excluded services for this Agreement are code enforcement or nuisance abatement acƟviƟes, civil maƩers excluding those civil court maƩers related to "PotenƟally Dangerous Dogs" and "Vicious Dogs" as those terms are defined in the California Food and Agriculture Code, the payment of booking and cite and release fees, and Law Enforcement services. Law Enforcement services are 3 | P a g e
a separate and disƟnct agreement not included in this Animal Control Services Agreement.
IV. TERM
This Agreement shall be effecƟve October 1, 2026, and terminate June 30, 2030.
V. COMPENSATION
a. For the services outlined in the Service Provisions secƟon above, Biggs shall pay $27,228.00 to Gridley annually. Biggs agrees to remit monthly payments to Gridley in the amount of $2,269.00.
The total compensaƟon to be received by Gridley under this Agreement shall not exceed $150,500.00 over the term of this Agreement, unless amended through a duly signed wriƩen amendment.
b. The ParƟes may agree to adjust the annual fee prior to July 1 of each new year, for the term of this Agreement, provided the adjusted amount does not cause the total compensaƟon under this Agreement to exceed the not-to-exceed amount stated above. Adjustments shall be documented via leƩer or email agreement and retained by both ParƟes. If Gridley and Biggs cannot agree on an adjusted annual rate, either party may terminate this agreement according to SecƟon XIII. c. Any addiƟonal animal control services furnished to Biggs in the event of an Emergency OperaƟons Center (EOC) acƟvaƟon, disaster, or emergency, declared or otherwise, are not covered under this Agreement.
d. In the event of a significant animal control related crime or crimes, which includes, but is not limited to, animal fighƟng and/or other high-level animal related criƟcal incident, Gridley shall track the incident Ɵme for these events. When Gridley determines that a significant crime or crimes will involve 320 hours or more of invesƟgaƟve hours in a year, designated overseeing personnel of Gridley’s Animal Control Services shall inform Biggs to discuss the necessary staffing levels. If the invesƟgaƟve hours required for a significant crime or crimes result in Gridley performing more than 640 hours of invesƟgaƟve work in a year, Gridley shall provide Biggs with an accounƟng of the total invesƟgaƟve hours broken down between the significant crime or crimes and general invesƟgaƟons and Biggs agrees to pay Gridley for any addiƟonal invesƟgaƟve services over 320 hours in a year according to the hourly rate listed in the current Gridley Master Fee Schedule, menƟoned here by reference only.
e. Gridley shall provide Biggs with a monthly invoice for 1/12th of the annual fee, and the same shall be due and payable not later than 30 days aŌer any such invoice is 4 | P a g e
mailed or delivered. All such invoices shall be delivered to Biggs at the address specified in the NoƟces secƟon below.
f. Notwithstanding, any of the other terms of the Agreement, in the event of a substanƟal change in personnel costs to Gridley, including the reducƟon in Gridley’s Animal Control workforce, such that the services provided to Biggs are affected, the parƟes may negoƟate amended terms to this Agreement. Should the parƟes fail to reach agreement on amended terms either party may terminate the Agreement as provided in SecƟon XIII below.
g. In addiƟon to the fees above, Biggs shall alwo pay all crime laboratory fees, booking fees, and fees associated with the Gridley Automated Fingerprint System (Cal ID), charged by Gridley, or any other agency, for incidents originally occurring in the City of Biggs and are directly related to the animal control services funcƟon shall be paid by Biggs, directly to Gridley or the applicable agency and are not included in this Agreement. Biggs shall pay according to Gridley’s or any other agency’s current fee schedule, as invoiced.
h. No other costs of any kind, including but not limited to capital projects, construcƟon, equipment, or unforeseen personnel acƟons, shall be added to the costs of the services unless specifically addressed by this Agreement.
i. Costs incurred in connecƟon with the seizure, impoundment, custody, holding, processing, or other lawful disposiƟon of animals or evidence associated with an animal-related invesƟgaƟon, including veterinary examinaƟon or treatment required by law in cases involving suspected animal cruelty, may consƟtute addiƟonal costs payable by the City of Biggs. To the extent such costs are authorized or required to be recovered pursuant to applicable California Penal Code secƟon 597.1, including through applicable animal licensing or other legally designated revenues, such costs shall be separately tracked by Gridley and itemized on an invoice submiƩed to Biggs. Biggs shall be responsible for payment of such costs in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and applicable law.
VI. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR:
Gridley is an independent Contractor, working under its own supervision and direcƟon and is not a representaƟve or employee of Biggs.
VII. INDEMNIFICATION:
Each Party shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the other Party and its officers, officials, agents, employees, and volunteers from and against any and all claims, damages, liabiliƟes, losses, costs, and expenses, including reasonable aƩorneys’ fees, arising from the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the indemnifying Party, its officers, officials, agents, 5 | P a g e
employees, or representaƟves in connecƟon with this Agreement. Neither Party’s obligaƟon under this SecƟon shall extend to claims or losses to the extent caused by the acƟve negligence or willful misconduct of the other Party. Where a claim or loss arises from the concurrent negligence of both ParƟes, each Party shall be responsible in proporƟon to its comparaƟve fault as finally determined.
Each Party shall be responsible for loss of or damage to the property of the other Party caused by the negligent acts or omissions or willful misconduct of the responsible Party, its officers, agents, employees, or representaƟves.
The obligaƟons of this SecƟon shall survive the expiraƟon or terminaƟon of this Agreement.
VIII. INSURANCE:
a. Each Party shall, for the duraƟon of this Agreement, maintain coverage against claims for bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, and public officials’ errors and omissions arising from that Party’s own acts or omissions in connecƟon with this Agreement, in an amount not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence. Either Party may saƟsfy this requirement through commercial insurance, a self-insurance program, parƟcipaƟon in a joint powers authority or public enƟty risk-sharing pool, or any combinaƟon of these.
Upon request, each Party shall furnish the other with a cerƟficate of insurance or a wriƩen descripƟon of its self-insurance or pooled coverage evidencing compliance with this SecƟon.
b. Gridley self-insures third party liability claims alleging bodily injury, personal injury, property damage, or public officials’ errors and omissions. Gridley self-insures losses up to $100,000 per occurrence. Losses exceeding $100,000 are covered by an excess insurance purchased through the Public Risk InnovaƟon, SoluƟons, and Management (PRISM). The excess policy provides coverage for losses up to 25 million dollars, which Gridley is legally required to pay because of liability imposed by law or assumed by contract.
IX. ALTERATION OF TERMS:
The body of this Agreement fully expresses all understandings of the parƟes concerning all maƩers covered and shall consƟtute the total Agreement. No addiƟon to, or alteraƟon of, the terms of this Agreement whether by wriƩen or verbal understanding of the parƟes, their officers, agents or employees shall be valid unless made in the form of wriƩen amendment to this Agreement which is formally approved and executed by all parƟes.
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X. NOTICES:
All noƟces, claims, correspondence, reports and/or statements authorized or required by this Agreement shall be addressed as follows:
City of Gridley:
Gridley Police Department
AƩn: Todd W. Farr, Chief of Police
685 Kentucky Street
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-5670
ƞ[email protected]
For all formal complaints:
Gridley Police Department
AƩn: Jason Garringer, Lieutenant
685 Kentucky Street
Gridley, CA 95948
530-846-5670
[email protected]
City of Biggs:
City of Biggs
AƩn: Nicolas Gauthier, City Administrator
465 C Street / P.O. Box 307
Biggs, CA 95917
530-868-5493
[email protected]
XI. DISPUTE RESOLUTION:
The ParƟes shall make reasonable efforts to resolve disputes arising under this Agreement at the lowest appropriate administraƟve level. Each Party shall designate a representaƟve to address such disputes. If the representaƟves are unable to reach resoluƟon, the maƩer shall be referred to the respecƟve Directors of the ParƟes for resoluƟon. Nothing in this secƟon shall be construed to prevent either party from bringing a claim or acƟon as it deems necessary regardless of whether any such dispute resoluƟon efforts have or have not been made.
XII. APPLICABLE LAW AND FORUM:
This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted according to California law and any acƟon to enforce the terms of this Agreement for the breach thereof shall be brought and tried in the County of BuƩe.
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XIII. TERMINATION:
Either Party may terminate this Agreement without cause upon not less than ninety (90) days’ prior wriƩen noƟce to the other Party. Either Party may terminate this Agreement upon wriƩen noƟce in the event of a material breach by the other Party that remains uncured thirty (30) days aŌer wriƩen noƟce describing the breach.
Following terminaƟon, neither Party shall have any ongoing liability to the other except for fees and costs incurred through the effecƟve date of terminaƟon and for those obligaƟons that expressly survive terminaƟon, including SecƟon VII (IndemnificaƟon).
XIV. INTEGRATION/ENTIRE AGREEMENT OF PARTIES:
This Agreement consƟtutes the enƟre agreement between the ParƟes and supersedes all prior discussions, negoƟaƟons, and agreements, whether oral or wriƩen.
XV. NO DELEGATION OR ASSIGNMENT:
Biggs shall not delegate, transfer or assign its duƟes or rights under this Agreement, either in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, by acquisiƟon, asset sale, merger, change of control, operaƟon of law or otherwise, without the prior wriƩen consent of Gridley and any prohibited delegaƟon or assignment shall render the contract in breach. Upon consent to any delegaƟon, transfer or assignment, the parƟes will enter into an amendment to reflect the transfer and successor to Biggs.
XVI. ELECTRONIC SIGNATURES:
The ParƟes agree that this Agreement may be executed by electronic signature in accordance with the California Uniform Electronic TransacƟons Act (Civ. Code §§ 1633.1–1633.17) and applicable provisions of the California Government Code. Electronic signatures shall have the same force and effect as original handwriƩen signatures and shall be deemed valid and binding for all purposes.
Each Party agrees that its electronic signature is intended to authenƟcate this Agreement and shall be legally enforceable to the same extent as a handwriƩen signature.
XVII. SIGNATURE AUTHORITY:
Each party has the full power and authority to enter and perform this Agreement, and the person signing this Agreement on behalf of each Party has been properly authorized and empowered to enter into this Agreement.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parƟes hereto have executed this Agreement as of the day and year first above wriƩen.
______________________________
Elisa Arteaga
City Administrator
City of Gridley
Date: _____________________
__________________________________
Todd W. Farr
Chief of Police
Gridley Police Department
Date: _____________________
__________________________________
Nicolas Gauthier
City Administrator
City of Biggs
Date: _____________________
City Council Agenda Item #6
Staff Report
Date: October 19, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Todd W. Farr, Chief of Police
Subject: Annual Review of City ordinance 838-2022, Gridley Police Department Policy #706 and Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2025 and Inventory for 2026.
Recommendation
Request the City Council to review City Ordinance 838-2022, Gridley Police Department Policy #706 and Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2025 and Inventory for 2026 to determine whether the Department’s use of the defined military equipment in the past year complied with the Policy, and whether to continue the Ordinance and Policy, or act to modify the Policy or repeal the Ordinance. In addition, within 30 days of publicly releasing the Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2025 and Inventory for 2026, hold at least one wellpublicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, to discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
Background
AB 481 created a statutory mandate for the Police Department. Specifically, the law concerns the funding, acquisition, and use of military equipment by law enforcement agencies. The language of the Military Equipment Policy provides a non-exhaustive list of examples and definitions for such equipment. AB 481 requires agencies to prepare and publish an annual Military Equipment and Inventory use report, obtain annual Policy approval by the city council through a review of City Ordinance 838-2022, Gridley Police Department Policy #706 and Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report 2025 and Inventory for 2026. This Military Equipment Use Policy has been posted on the City of Gridley and Gridley Police Department websites since May 16, 2022.
Final approval for City Ordinance 838-2022 and Gridley Police Department Policy #706 was obtained from the City Council on August 1st, 2022.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None, there is no fiscal impact for the review of the Ordinance, Policy, and Annual Report.
ATTACHMENTS:
City of Gridley Ordinance 838-2022
Gridley Police Department’s Military Equipment Report for 2025 and Inventory for 2026.
Military Equipment Use Lexipol Policy #706
X Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals This recommendation is consistent with our ongoing effort to be responsive and transparent regarding all business transactions and financial matters, as well as its ongoing efforts to support the community in such ominous financial times.
00 Phone: (530) 846-5670
Email : [email protected]
685 Kentucky Street
Gridley, California 95948
Gridley Police Department
MILITARY EQUIPMENT
REPORT FOR 2025 AND
INVENTORY FOR 2026
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
1 Introduction………………………………………………………………………….2
Definitions…………………………………………………………………………….3
Inventory:
UAV……………………………………………………………………………………5
Inventory:
Specialized Firearms…………………………………………………………….......7
Inventory:
Shotgun Less Lethal………………………………………………………………….8
Inventory:
Munitions /Ammunition…………………………………………………………….9
Community Concerns and Complaints.......…………………………………….…12 Projected Equipment Acquisition and Replacement 2023………………………13 Conclusion…………………………………………………………………………….15
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
2 Introduction
On September 30, 2021, the Governor of the State of California approved Assembly Bill 481 (codified as Chapter 12.8 of the California Government Code) requiring law enforcement agencies such as the Gridley Police Department to have a military equipment use policy approved by the City Council prior to requesting, seeking funding, acquiring, or using items that it defined as military equipment. Assembly Bill 481 allows the governing body to approve the policy within its jurisdiction only if it determines that the military equipment meets specified standards.
On August 1st, 2022, the Gridley City Council approved Ordinance 838-2022 approving Gridley Police Department Policy #706: Military Equipment Use Policy. As required by Assembly Bill 481 and the Ordinance, annually the Gridley Police Department must prepare a report on the use of each type of military equipment approved in the Policy over the last year. Subsequently, the City Council must then review the Ordinance, Policy, and Annual Report, and determine whether the Department’s use of the defined military equipment in the past year complied with the Policy, and whether to continue the Ordinance and Policy, act (by ordinance) to modify the Policy or repeal the Ordinance.
As required in the policy, within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
The Gridley Police Department retains and deploys limited equipment that falls under this legislation and subsequent law to safeguard its community. Gridley Police Department officers, certified instructional staff, and specialized units receive training throughout the year on the use of this equipment approved under the Policy.
This annual report outlines the Gridley Police Department’s military equipment inventory and usage and community complaints over use of military equipment from January 1, 2024, through December 31, 2024.
It also outlines the proposed purchase of new and/or replacement equipment during 2025. In addition to maintaining the highest levels of public safety, The Gridley Police Department is committed to transparency, public trust, community partnerships, and compliance with the law. As such, the Department has authored the following Annual Military Equipment Use Report in accordance with annual reporting requirements set forth in California Government Code section 7072 and AB 481.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
3 Definitions
The Gridley Police Department only utilizes a limited number of the resources listed below.
Definitions of Military Equipment established by California Government Code §7070:
Military equipment includes but is not limited to the following types of equipment:
Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units.
Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles or any kind. Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
Firearms and ammunition of .50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than .50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code §30510 and Penal Code §30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray. Taser Shockwave, microwave weapons, water cannons, and long-range acoustic devices (LRADs).
Kinetic energy weapons and munitions (e.g., 40MM launcher, bean bag shotgun, foam tipped projectiles).
Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
4 INVENTORY BY EQUIPMENT TYPE
January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025
Note: The inventory of certain items of consumable military equipment (i.e., ammunition, diversionary devices, chemical agents, etc.) frequently fluctuates throughout the year due to operational usage, training usage, operational wear, and/or manufacturer recommended replacement guidelines. While the Gridley Police Department strives to provide accuracy in its inventory reporting, this report reflects approximations of certain consumable items of military equipment during the time period listed above.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
5 UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS
Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost:
The Mavic Air 2 was built to serve industries and applications in a general use fashion. This Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) is a battery powered, remote operated device with a mounted camera, and light. This UAS has proven to be useful to public safety agencies in firefighting, search and rescue, pre-operational surveillance, and other tactical situations where aerial views enhance the safety and efficiency of public safety personnel. This UAS has a flight time of 30 minutes. DJI Mavic Air 2 drone, Quantity 1 Total $00.00
Purpose: May be deployed when an arial view would enhance situational awareness and assist officers or incident commanders during, but not limited to, the following occurrences:
Arrest/Search Warrant
CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives) Crowd Control/Special Events
Dignitary Protection Detail
Disaster Management
Ongoing Criminal Investigation
Forensic/Crime Scene
Missing Persons Investigations
Perimeter Search and Security
Search and Rescue
SWAT Operation
Traffic Collision
Training
Public Relations/Multimedia Productions
Assisting outside agencies in any of the above situations Assisting other City of Gridley departments with carrying out their mission of better serving Gridley residents and visitors.
Authorized Use: UAS may be utilized to enhance the department's mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are less effective. Any use of a UAS will be in strict accordance with constitutional and privacy rights and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. The use of UAS shall not be used in the following circumstance:
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
6 To conduct random surveillance.
To target a person based solely on actual or perceived characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, economic status, age, cultural group, or disability.
To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group. To conduct personal business of any type.
UAS shall never be weaponized.
Unmanned Aerial Systems Usage
Authorized Usages
There were zero (0) usages between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Unauthorized Usages
There have been zero (0) reported violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
7 SPECIALIZED FIREARMS
Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost:
Rifles are firearms that are fired from shoulder level, having a long spirally grooved barrel intended to make bullets spin and thereby have greater accuracy over a long distance. Rifles are magazine fed and either bolt-action or semi-automatic, Rifles can be configured for different purposes such as patrol, or traffic motorcycle. The cost of the weapon greatly depends on the configuration. The below costs are the average replacement value divided by their quantity.
Submachine guns are magazine fed automatic carbines designed to fire handguns cartridges. Colt HBAR Sporter .223 AR15 Rifle, Qty 9 Total $11,700.00 Ruger Mini-14 Ranch Rifle .223, Qty 6 Total $ 5,700.00 Windham Weaponry .223/5.56 AR15 Rifle, Qty 2 Total $ 1,600.00 Bushmaster Mod: XM15-E26 .223/5.56 AR15 Rifle, Qty 1 Total $ 650.00 PWA 5.56 AR15 Rifle Qty 1 Total $ 800.00
Colt Match Target HBAR 5.56 AR15 Rifle Qty 1 Total $ 1,300.00 Colt Super Match HBAR 5.56 AR15 Rifle, Qty 2 Total $ 2,600.00 Arsenal Mod: SLR-95 7.62X39 Rifle, Qty 1 Total $ 1,300.00 HK 91 .308 Rifle, Qty 1 Total $ 2,200.00
Grease Gun, M3 Rifle .9mm, Qty 1 Total $ 1,500.00
J.R. Eng. Mod: M68 Rifle .9 mm, Qty 1 Total $ 500.00
Ruger Mod: 10/22 .22 Rifle Carbine, Qty 2 Total $ 500.00 Thompson Submachine Gun Mod: M1A1 .45, Qty 1 Total $ 3,500.00 Sears Mod: 53 30-06 Rifle, Qty 1 Total $ 400.00
Bushmaster Mod: XM15-E26 .223/.556 Rifle, Qty 1 (SIMS) Total $ 800.00 E.A. CO. Mod: J-15 .223/.556 Rifle, Qty 1 (SIMS) Total $ 1,000.00 Remington Arms Mod: 870. 12 Gauge Pump, Qty 1 (SIMS) Total $ 800.00 Specialized Firearms Usage
Authorized Usages
There were four (3) usages between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. All four (3) usages were for initial, ongoing training, and certification for each officer allowing for the actual deployment of the specialized firearm under department policy.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
8 Unauthorized Usages
There have been zero (0) reported violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025 .
SHOTGUN LESS LETHAL
Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost:
The Remington 870 and Smith and Wesson Model 916-A Less Lethal Shotguns are used to deploy the less lethal 12-gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round up to 75 feet. The range of the weapon system helps to maintain space between officers and a suspect reducing the immediacy of the threat which is a principle of de-escalation.
Remington Arms Mod: 870 .12 Gauge Pump, Qty 10 Total $ 8,000.00 Smith & Wesson Mod: 916-A .12 Gauge Pump, Qty 1 Total $ 800.00
Purpose: Less Lethal munitions can be used to de-escalate a potentially deadly situation, with a reduced potential for death or serious physical injury.
Authorized Use: Less lethal munitions may be used by those officers trained in their use in the following type of situations, but are not limited to these situations:
Persons armed with a weapon and the tactical circumstances allow for the safe application of the approved munitions.
Persons making credible threats to harm themselves or others. Persons engaged in riotous behavior such as throwing rocks, bottles, or other dangerous projectiles at people or officers.
Shotgun Less Lethal Usage
Authorized Usages
There were four (0) usages between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Unauthorized Usages
There have been zero (0) reported violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
9 MUNTIONS / AMMUNITION
Carbine Munitions
Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost:
Hornady Tap Rem 55 Grain .223 FMJ, Qty 628 Total $ 01.00 Wolf Gold 55 Grain copper .223 FMJ, Qty 655 Total $ 01.00 Hornady Tap Duty NATO 75 Grain 5.56 FMJ, Qty 466 Total $ 01.00 Hornady Critical Duty Luger +P 135 .9mm, Qty 268 Total $ 01.00 Sellier & Belliot SB9A 115 Grain .9mm \FMJ, Qty 200 Total $ 00.70 Hornady/ S&W training 125 Grain .9MM FMJ, Qty 5,854 Total $ 00.70 Gold Dot Speer LE 230 Grain HP .45, Qty 949 Total $ 01.50 Winchester Ranger 230 Grain SXT .45, Qty 132 Total $ 01.50 Hornady Critical Duty 220 Grain Flex lock, Qty 1,515 Total $ 01.50 ACP 230 Grain .45 FMJ, Qty 1,105 Total $ 01.50
Hornady Critical Defense 175 Flex lock, Qty 1,158 Total $ 01.50 Hornaday Smith / Wesson 180 Grain FMJ, Qty 5,463 Total $ 01.50 Winchester Smith / Wesson 180 Grain FMJ, Qty 4,434 Total $ 01.50 Carbine Munitions Usage
Authorized Usages
There were four (3) usages between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. All four (3) usages were for initial, ongoing training, and certification for each officer allowing for the actual deployment of the carbine munitions under department policy.
Unauthorized Usages
There have been zero (0) reported violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
LESS LETHAL MUNITIONS
Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost:
A less lethal 2.4 inch 12-gauge shotgun round firing a ballistic fiber bag filled with 40 grams or lead shot at a velocity of 270-290 feet per second. These rounds are discharged from a Remington 870 or Smith and Wesson 916, 12-guage shotguns that are distinguishable by an orange butt stock and fore grip. This round provides accurate and effective performance when fired from the approved distance of not fewer than 5 feet. The maximum effective range of this munition is up to 75 feet.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
10 Fiocchi FR DS.12-Gauge Super-Sock Beanbag Round, Qty 35 Total $ 90.00 Training Rounds, Qty 78 Total $ 160.00
Less Lethal Munitions Usage
Authorized Usages
There were one (0) usages between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025. The usage was for initial, ongoing training, and certification for each officer allowing for the actual deployment of the carbine munitions under department policy.
Unauthorized Usages
There have been zero (0) reported violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
SIMUNITIONS
Description, Quantity, Capabilities, and Purchase Cost:
The FX® marking cartridges, which come in six colors are non-lethal cartridges leave a detergentbased, water-soluble color-marking compound. The visible impacts allow accurate assessment of simulated lethality. The 5.56mm is tactically accurate with ball cartridges to 100 feet (30 meters).
No special ballistic facilities are required. They meet the need for a force-on-force and man-to-man training system that is realistic, effective, inexpensive, adaptable, and fully portable. FX Marking Cartridges, Qty zero Total $ 00.00
Simunitions Usage
Authorized Usages
There were zero (0) usages between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Unauthorized Usages
There have been zero (0) reported violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
11 Community Concerns and Complaints
In some instances, the application and use of military equipment may cause questions and/or concerns for members of the community. It is vitally important that the Department address questions from community members regarding the application and use of military equipment. The Gridley Police Department is committed to full and fair investigations of community member complaints. As such, the Department has sound internal procedures for thorough and impartial investigations of community complaints. Resolving complaints in a fair, impartial, and expeditious manner will ensure the consistent high level of integrity and efficiency maintained by the Gridley Police Department.
Response to Procedure Violations California Assembly Bill 481, enacted California Government Code section 7072(a)(3), requires local law enforcement agencies to provide information regarding military equipment use procedure violations and responses to those violations.
The following is a summary of formal investigations, including officer-involved shootings and the use of military equipment.
The Gridley Police Department’s Administration conducted an inspection of all reported complaints and concerns from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Military Usage Complaints
Authorized Usage Complaints
There were zero (0) usage complaints between January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Unauthorized Usage Complaints
There have been zero (0) reported usage violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Military Usage Complaints regarding Officer-Involved Shootings (OIS):
Authorized Usages
There were zero (0) OIS incidents that occurred involving the use of military equipment from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Unauthorized Usages
There have been zero (0) reported violations of the military equipment use policy from January 1, 2025, through December 31, 2025.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
12 Projected Equipment Acquisition and Replacement
CONSUMABLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS
Projected consumable military equipment acquisitions for FY25 (July 2024 – June 2025) are anticipated to be consistent with current replenishment schedules and quantities for consumables. A variety of commercial factors (i.e., supply and demand, inflation, supply chain issues etc.) may influence the fiscal impact of future military equipment acquisitions and ongoing military equipment consumables can vary according to inventory levels that fluctuate as a result of training, operational usage, or manufacturer recommended replacement guidelines. Categories of consumable military equipment are listed below:
Munitions – all calibers
Less Lethal Munitions
For the majority of the consumable military equipment for FY26 is anticipated to be sourced from the existing police budget.
NON-CONSUMABLE MILITARY EQUIPMENT ACQUISITIONS
Projected non-consumable military acquisitions for FY26/27 are anticipated to be limited at this time. Any unanticipated replacements of existing non-consumable military equipment for FY26/27 will be initiated on a case-by-case basis that is dependent on operational need, operational wear, or end of serviceable lifespan and will be consistent with the Council-approved policy for acquisitions of military equipment.
Categories of non-consumable military equipment are listed below:
Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS)
Specialized Firearms
Less Lethal Shotguns
Projected Acquisitions
Training Costs Calendar Year 2026
Military Equipment Use Training Costs
The use of certain items of military equipment and related special tactics are perishable skills that require ongoing training to maintain proficiency. While the Department conducts constant training, there is significant tactical insight and an enhanced skillset to be gained by participating in external training courses. These courses provide officers a curriculum and exercises designed to impart knowledge, skills, and enhanced capability. The courses attended by officers can vary year to year depending on operational need. Funding sources for training are sourced from the existing police budget or grants unless otherwise indicated.
The following are external training classes that can be attended by Department members in 2026/2027 and associated costs related to military equipment covered in the annual equipment report:
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
13 Less Lethal Weapons Instructor Course
This CA P.O.S.T certified 16-hour provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to instruct their department members in the use of less-lethal weapons. This course provides legislative update information with regard to Penal Code section 835a.
Chemical Agents Instructor Course
This CA P.O.S.T. certified 24-hour course designed to prepare experienced peace officers as required by section 22820 PC. The course emphasizes issues related to an overview of OC, CS and smoke, delivery methods, decontamination, first aid protocols, legal issues, and safety protocols.
Firearms / Tactical Rifle Course
This CA P.O.S.T. certified 18/36-hour course provides training in the operation, application, maintenance, and use of the Agency Patrol Rifle. This course satisfies the training requirement specified in Penal Code section 33220(b) and POST regulation 1081. This course provides updated legislative content of Penal Code Section 835a PC.
Unmanned Aerial Systems Training Course
This CA P.O.S.T. certified 32-hour course of instruction designed specifically for agencies that have an established UAS program with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place. The curriculum focuses on piloting skills and training in a UAS safety and general UAS program operations.
Gridley Police Department Military Equipment Report
14 Conclusion
The acquisition and use of military equipment in our community may impact the public’s safety and welfare. The public has a right to know about any funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment by local government officials, as well as a right to participate in the local government’s decision to fund, acquire, or use such equipment. When making decisions regarding how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used, the Gridley Police Department, gives the upmost consideration to the public’s welfare, safety, civil rights, and civil liberties. In a continued effort for greater transparency, the Gridley Police Department places high regard to meaningful public input in the use of military equipment in our community, to increase the safety of the public.
Any member of the public can submit a question or concern regarding military equipment use by contacting the Gridley Police Department’s Records Division via phone at (530) 846-5678, email at [email protected] or by mail to 685 Kentucky Street, Gridley, California 95948. The Department will strive to provide a timely response to the community’s questions and concerns regarding the use of military equipment. Any member of the public can submit a complaint to any member of the Department in any form (i.e., in person, telephone, email, etc.).
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
CHAPTER 2.25 Military Equipment Use Policy
2.25 Military Equipment Policy.
NOW, THEREFORE., BE IT ORDAINED by the Council ofthe City of Gridley does hereby adopt the following ordinance Amending Title 2 of the City of Gridley Municipal Code:
WHEREAS, the Policy and supporting information must be approved by the governing body by ordinance, and reviewed annually and
WHEREAS, AB 481 requires that a law enforcement agency possessing and using such qualifying equipment must prepare a publicly released, written, military equipment use policy document ("Policy') covering the inventory, description, purpose, use, acquisition, maintenance, fiscal impacts, procedures, training, oversight, and complaint process, applicable to the Department's use of such equipment; and
WHEREAS, the Gridley Police Department is in possession of certain items of equipment that qualify as "military equipment" under AB 481 and
SECTION 1: The City Council ofthe City ofGridley hereby determines and finds that the facts set forth in the recitals are true and correct and are hereby incorporated as substantive findings.
WHEREAS, the City Council ofthe City of Gridley, having received the information required under AB 481 regarding the Gridley Police Department's use of military equipment as defined in said law, deems it to be in the best interest of the City to approve the Military Equipment Policy as set forth herein.
WHEREAS, on September 30, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 481 ("AB 481" creating Government Code Section 7070, et seq.), relating to the use of military equipment by California law enforcement agencies: and
ORDINANCE 838-2022
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING A MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POLICY AND AMENDING TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL, CHAPTER 2, OF THE GRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING SECTION 2.25 "MILITARY EQUIPMENT USE POUCY" IN COMPLIANCE WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 481
SECTION 2: That a new Chapter, 2.25 is added to TITLE 2 (entitled "ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL") "Gridley, California Code of Ordinances" to read as follows:
WHEREAS, AB 481 seeks to provide transparency, oversight, and an opportunity for meaningful public input on decisions regarding whether and how military equipment is funded, acquired, or used; and
ORDINANCE 838-2022
(a) The City Council has made the following determinations:
(d) The Policy shall be made publicly available on the Police Department’s website for as long as the military equipment is available for use.
(e) The Police Department shall submit an annual military equipment report to the City Council, containing the information required in Government Code Section 7072, and the City Council shall determine whether each type of military equipment identified in that report has complied with the standards for approval set forth in (a) (1) - (4) above. (g) The City Council approves the use of Gridley Police Department Policy 706, and finds that it satisfies the requirements of Government Code Section 7070. (c) The Policy was considered by the City Council as an agenda item in an open session of a regular meeting, noticed in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act at which public comment was permitted.
(b) The Police Department has submitted a proposed Policy to the City Council and has made those documents available on the Police Department's website for at least 30 days prior to the public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue. (4) Prior military equipment use complied with the applicable equipment use policy (which included equipment now defined as military equipment) that was in effect at the time, or if prior uses did not comply with the accompanying military equipment use policy, corrective action has been taken to remedy nonconforming uses and ensure future compliance.
(3) The military equipment identified in tile Policy is reasonably cost effective compared to available alternatives that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safety:
(2) The Gridley Military Equipment Use Policy will safeguard the public's welfare.
Safety, civil rights, and civil liberties.
(1) The military equipment identified in the Gridley Military Equipment Use Policy (’Policy") is necessary because there is no reasonable alternative that can achieve the same objective of officer and civilian safely. (f) The City Council shall review this ordinance and vote on whether to renew it, on an annual basis at a regular meeting, in accordance with Government Code Section 7071(e)(2).
ORDINANCE 838-2022
AYES: Johnson, Farr, Sanchez, Torres, Calderon
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
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SECTION 5: Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of’ this ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted in the manner required by law.
SECTION 3: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, portion, phrase or word of this ordinance is for any reason held to be illegal, invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Chapter and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, portion, phrase, or word hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared illegal, invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 4: Effective date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final adoption.
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Military Equipment
706.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for the approval, acquisition, and reporting requirements of military equipment (Government Code § 7070; Government Code § 7071; Government Code § 7072).
706.1.1 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include (Government Code § 7070):
Governing body – The elected or appointed body that oversees the Department.
Military equipment – Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Unmanned, remotely piloted, powered aerial or ground vehicles. • Mine-resistant ambush-protected (MRAP) vehicles or armored personnel carriers. • High mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicles (HMMWV), two-and-one-half-ton trucks, five-ton trucks, or wheeled vehicles that have a breaching or entry apparatus attached. • Tracked armored vehicles that provide ballistic protection to their occupants. • Command and control vehicles that are either built or modified to facilitate the operational control and direction of public safety units. • Weaponized aircraft, vessels, or vehicles of any kind. • Battering rams, slugs, and breaching apparatuses that are explosive in nature. This does not include a handheld, one-person ram.
• Firearms and ammunition of_.50 caliber or greater, excluding standard-issue shotguns and standard-issue shotgun ammunition.
• Specialized firearms and ammunition of less than_.50 caliber, including firearms and accessories identified as assault weapons in Penal Code § 30510 and Penal Code § 30515, with the exception of standard-issue firearms.
• Any firearm or firearm accessory that is designed to launch explosive projectiles. • Noise-flash diversionary devices and explosive breaching tools. • Munitions containing tear gas or OC, excluding standard, service-issued handheld pepper spray.
• Area denial electroshock devices, microwave weapons, water cannons, long-range acoustic devices (LRADs), acoustic hailing devices, and sound cannons. • Kinetic energy weapons and munitions.
• Any other equipment as determined by a governing body or a state agency to require additional oversight.
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706.2 POLICY
It is the policy of the Gridley Police Department that members of this department comply with the provisions of Government Code § 7071 with respect to military equipment. 706.3 MILITARY EQUIPMENT COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police should designate a member of this department to act as the military equipment coordinator. The responsibilities of the military equipment coordinator include but are not limited to:
(a) Acting as liaison to the governing body for matters related to the requirements of this policy.
(b) Identifying department equipment that qualifies as military equipment in the current possession of the Department, or the equipment the Department intends to acquire that requires approval by the governing body.
(c) Conducting an inventory of all military equipment at least annually. (d) Collaborating with any allied agency that may use military equipment within the jurisdiction of Gridley Police Department (Government Code § 7071). (e) Preparing for, scheduling, and coordinating the annual community engagement meeting to include:
1. Publicizing the details of the meeting.
2. Preparing for public questions regarding the department’s funding, acquisition, and use of equipment.
(f) Preparing the annual military equipment report for submission to the Chief of Police and ensuring that the report is made available on the department website (Government Code § 7072).
(g) Establishing the procedure for a person to register a complaint or concern, or how that person may submit a question about the use of a type of military equipment, and how the Department will respond in a timely manner.
706.4 MILITARY EQUIPMENT INVENTORY
The following constitutes a list of qualifying equipment for the Department:
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706.5 APPROVAL
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall obtain approval from the governing body by way of an ordinance adopting the military equipment policy. As part of the approval process, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee shall ensure the proposed military equipment policy is submitted to the governing body and is available on the department website at least 30 days prior to any public hearing concerning the military equipment at issue (Government Code § 7071). The military equipment policy must be approved by the governing body prior to engaging in any of the following (Government Code § 7071):
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(a) Requesting military equipment made available pursuant to 10 USC § 2576a. (b) Seeking funds for military equipment, including but not limited to applying for a grant, soliciting or accepting private, local, state, or federal funds, in-kind donations, or other donations or transfers.
(c) Acquiring military equipment either permanently or temporarily, including by borrowing or leasing.
(d) Collaborating with another law enforcement agency in the deployment or other use of military equipment within the jurisdiction of this department. (e) Using any new or existing military equipment for a purpose, in a manner, or by a person not previously approved by the governing body.
(f) Soliciting or responding to a proposal for, or entering into an agreement with, any other person or entity to seek funds for, apply to receive, acquire, use, or collaborate in the use of military equipment.
(g) Acquiring military equipment through any means not provided above. 706.6 COORDINATION WITH OTHER JURISDICTIONS
Military equipment used by any member of this department shall be approved for use and in accordance with this Department policy, Military equipment used by other jurisdictions that are providing mutual aid to this Department, or otherwise engaged in law enforcement operations in this jurisdiction, shall comply with their respective military use polices in rendering mutual aid or operating in this jurisdiction.
706.7 ANNUAL REPORT
Upon approval of a military equipment policy, the Chief of Police or the authorized designee should submit a military equipment report to the governing body for each type of military equipment approved within one year of approval, and annually thereafter for as long as the military equipment is available for use (Government Code § 7072).
The Chief of Police or the authorized designee should also make each annual military equipment report publicly available on the department website for as long as the military equipment is available for use. The report shall include all information required by Government Code § 7072 for the preceding calendar year for each type of military equipment in department inventory. 706.8 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Within 30 days of submitting and publicly releasing the annual report, the Department shall hold at least one well-publicized and conveniently located community engagement meeting, at which the Department should discuss the report and respond to public questions regarding the funding, acquisition, or use of military equipment.
City Council Agenda Item #7
Staff Report
Date: October 19, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator and Staff
Subject: Quitclaim of a Portion of Cherry Street Right-of-Way (Parcel 042125-1) to Caltrans – State Route 99 Pedestrian Improvements
Recommendation
Adopt Resolution No. 2026-R-040: authorizing the execution of a Quitclaim Deed conveying to the State of California, Department of Transportation, all right, title, and interest of the City in an approximately 242-square-foot portion of the Cherry Street public right-of-way (Parcel 042125-1), and authorizing the City Administrator to execute the deed and all related documents necessary to complete the conveyance.
Background
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is developing pedestrian improvements on State Route 99 (SR 99) at its intersection with Cherry Street in the City of Gridley, including a new sidewalk, a ladder-style crosswalk, and an ADA-compliant curb ramp (Caltrans EA 03-2N910, Project ID 0326000254). The improvements are a Caltrans Minor Program project and continue the State Route 99 corridor and sidewalk gap closure efforts previously brought to the City Council.
To construct the improvements within the State highway right-of-way, Caltrans has determined that a small portion of City-owned Cherry Street roadway right-of-way must be conveyed, or quitclaimed, to the State. The affected area is Parcel 042125-1, an approximately 242-square-foot strip (roughly 30 feet by 8 feet) located along Cherry Street adjacent to the Loyal Order of Moose property, near the westerly right-of-way line of SR 99 (postmile 3.96).
Parcel 042125-1 is a portion of the real property shown as Cherry Street on the “United Brethren Church Addition to Gridley, California” map (Book 7 of Maps, Page 41, Butte County Records), lying between the centerline and the southerly line of Cherry Street. The legal description (Exhibit “A”) was prepared and stamped by Roger Dwight Key, Professional Land Surveyor (License No. 7257), dated October 5, 2026, and the quitclaim area is depicted on the Caltrans exhibit map (Exhibit “B”).
Because the area is already dedicated public street right-of-way and the proposed improvements are consistent with that existing public use, the conveyance will not impair the City’s ability to maintain Cherry Street and will not require relocation of City facilities. The Quitclaim Deed includes the State’s Certificate of Acceptance under Government Code Section 27281, by which the Department of Transportation accepts the property for public purposes and consents to its recordation.
By email dated October 8, 2026, Caltrans Right of Way Agent Shiva Chatkara transmitted the Quitclaim Deed, Exhibit “A,” and Exhibit “B” for placement on the City Council agenda. Upon adoption of the X Regular
Special
Closed
Emergency
resolution and execution of the deed, the executed Quitclaim Deed will be returned to Caltrans for acceptance and recordation with the Butte County Recorder.
Caltrans is the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the State Route 99 / Cherry Street project and is conducting the environmental review, which addresses the dedication and acquisition of the property interests needed for the project, including this conveyance. The City is acting in reliance on Caltrans’ environmental review; the City Attorney will confirm the City’s responsibleagency reliance before the deed is recorded.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City associated with the conveyance, and no funds are changing hands. The Cherry Street pedestrian improvements are funded, designed, and constructed by Caltrans through its Minor Program. The City is conveying the approximately 242-square-foot area to the State at no cost to enable construction of the project.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals The City Council and City staff are committed to providing effective leadership while providing quality cost effective local government services.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2026-R-040 – Authorizing Execution of a Quitclaim Deed (Parcel 042125-1)
2. Quitclaim Deed (Jacket) – Parcel 042125-1
3. Exhibit “A” – Legal Description (Roger D. Key, PLS 7257, dated October 5, 2026)
4. Exhibit “B” – Right of Way Exhibit Map (Caltrans)
5. Project Plans – Caltrans EA 03-2N910 (dated October 8, 2026)
RESOLUTION
NO. 2026-R-040
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRIDLEY AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF A QUITCLAIM DEED CONVEYING A PORTION OF THE CHERRY STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY (PARCEL 042125-1) TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation (the “State”) is developing pedestrian improvements on State Route 99 at its intersection with Cherry Street in the City of Gridley, consisting of a new sidewalk, a ladder-style crosswalk, and an ADA-compliant curb ramp (Caltrans EA 03-2N910); and
WHEREAS, to construct the improvements, the State requires the conveyance of an approximately 242-square-foot portion of City-owned Cherry Street public right-of-way identified as Parcel 042125-1, as more particularly described in Exhibit “A” and depicted in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference; and WHEREAS, Parcel 042125-1 is a portion of existing public street right-of-way, and its conveyance to the State for the construction and maintenance of pedestrian safety improvements is consistent with its existing public use and is in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the conveyance will not interfere with the City’s use of Cherry Street or the provision of municipal services, and the Quitclaim Deed includes the State’s Certificate of Acceptance under Government Code Section 27281; and
WHEREAS, the California Department of Transportation is the lead agency under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for the project and is conducting the environmental review, which addresses the dedication and acquisition of the property interests necessary for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed the proposed Quitclaim Deed and supporting documents and desires to authorize the conveyance.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF GRIDLEY, CA, THAT:
• The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference. • The City Council approves the conveyance of Parcel 042125-1 to the State of California, Department of Transportation, by quitclaim deed, as described in Exhibit “A” and depicted in Exhibit “B.”
• The City Administrator, or designee, is authorized and directed to execute, on behalf of the City of Gridley, the Quitclaim Deed and all documents reasonably necessary to complete the conveyance, in a form approved by the City Attorney. • The City Clerk is directed to transmit the executed Quitclaim Deed to the California Department of Transportation for acceptance and recordation with the Butte County Recorder.
• This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Gridley at a regular meeting thereof, held on the 19th day of October, 2026, by the following vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS
ATTEST: APPROVE:
______________________ _______________________
Elisa Arteaga, City Clerk Mike Farr, Mayor
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EXHIBIT “A”
PARCEL 042125-1
Being a portion of all that real property situate in the City of Gridley, County of Butte, State of California, shown as Cherry Street on United Brethern Church Addition to GridleyCalifornia map filed in Book 7 of Maps at Page 41, in the office of the Recorder of said County, more particularly described as follows:
COMMENCING from a Brass Disk in monument well stamped “RCE 12449” accepted as marking the westerly terminus of that certain course “ S89°07’56”W – 234.12’ ” as shown on sheet 2 of Parcel Map filed June 18, 1979 in Book 71 of Parcel Maps, at Pages 37-38, Butte County Records, said point lying North 01°00'28" East, 451.11 feet from a 1 inch O.D. Open Iron Pipe accepted as marking the westerly terminus of that certain course “ N 89°07’56” E 360.66 ‘ “ as shown on sheet 2 of Parcel Map filed August 22, 1986 in Book 103 of Maps, at Pages 73-74, Butte County Records; Thence North 33°35'27" West 171.64 feet to a point on the westerly right of way line of State Highway 99, said point being the point of terminus of that certain deed for Parcel 38508- 1, recorded April 20, 2023 as Document 2023-0010617, Butte County Records; Thence along said westerly right of way North 0°10'11" West 3.46 feet; Thence leaving said westerly line North 0°45'55" West, 76.16 feet; Thence North 0°12'50" East, 181.53 feet to the southerly line of Cherry Street and the POINT OF BEGINNING; 1) Thence North 0°43'34" West, 30.01 feet to the centerline of said Cherry Street; 2) Thence along the centerline of Cherry Street North 89°20'24" East, 8.10 feet; 3) Thence South 0°35'33" East, 30.00 feet to the southerly line of Cherry Street; 4) Thence along said southerly line South 89°16'30" West, 8.03 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING.
The bearings and distances used in the above description are based on ties to the California Coordinate System of 1983, (2017.50) Zone 2. Distances and stationing are grid distances. Divide distances by 0.999925 to obtain ground level distances. All distances are in feet unless otherwise noted.
END OF DESCRIPTION
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042125-1
042125-1.dox
This real property description has been prepared by
me, or under my direction, in conformance with the
Professional Land Surveyors Act.
Signature __________________________
Professional Land Surveyor
Date __________________________
Exp. 12-31-26
October 5, 2026
EXHIBIT B
CHERRY STREET QUITCLAIM
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
CALIFORNIA STATE TRANSPORTATION AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
RIGHT OF WAY
EXHIBIT MAP
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
When Recorded Mail Deed & Applicable Tax
Documents to:
California Department of Transportation
North Region Right of Way
703 B Street, Marysville, California 95901
Fee Exempt Gov. Agency
R & T Code: 11922
DOCUMENTARY TRANSFER TAX $0
Calif. Dept. of Transportation
Documentary Recording Fee
Exempt Per G.C. 27383 $0
Space above this line for Recorder’s Use
042125-1 Jacket 01/2023
QUITCLAIM DEED District County Route Postmile Number
03 BUT 99 3.96 042125-1
City of Gridley, a political subdivision of the State of California, hereinafter called GRANTOR, hereby releases and quitclaims to the State of California, Department of Transportation, hereinafter called STATE, all right, title and interest in and to all that real property in the City of Gridley, County of Butte, State of California, described as follows:
See Exhibit “A”, attached.
Number
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042125-1.dox
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This is to certify that the State of California, acting by and through the Department of Transportation (according to Section 27281 of the Government Code), accepts for public purposes the real property described in this deed and consents to its recordation Dated By
Certificate of Acceptance
Required for Quitclaim
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Date:
To:
From:
Subject:
Recommendation
City staff respectfully request that the Mayor and City Council take the following actions on the Cherry Street and Fairview Drive CMAQ projects.
1. Receive this report on the $508,000 in federal Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Program funding secured for the Cherry Street Sidewalk Improvements Project and the Fairview Drive Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements Project.
2. Authorize staff to release two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for design services, one for each project, in accordance with Chapter 10 of the Caltrans Local Assistance Procedures Manual (LAPM).
Background
The City has secured a combined $508,000 in federal CMAQ funding for the design of two pedestrian improvement projects. Both projects are programmed by the Butte County Association of Governments (BCAG) in the Federal Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (FSTIP), and both Program Supplement Agreements have been executed with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans). CMAQ funds projects that reduce vehicle emissions, including sidewalk and pedestrian facilities that support walking as an alternative to driving.
BCAG’s commitment to Gridley. These projects are funded because BCAG redirected CMAQ funds from other regions to Gridley. Without that reallocation, neither project would be funded in the current cycle.
Staff thanks BCAG for its support of pedestrian safety and connectivity in Gridley.
Cherry Street Sidewalk Improvements Project. The project will eventually construct sidewalk on the south side of Cherry Street, from Haskell Street to Highway 99, to close a critical pedestrian gap, wrapping around the corners for connectivity. Caltrans and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) authorized $88,000 for the Preliminary Engineering (PE) phase on September 8, 2026, under Federal Project No. CML-5140(009). Program Supplement No. F005 was signed by the City Administrator on October 1, 2026, under the authority delegated by Resolution No. 2021-R-024. The project end date is June 30, 2028.
Fairview Drive Sidewalk and Intersection Improvements Project. The project will construct new 5-foot sidewalk, three ADA curb ramps and new four-way crosswalks along Fairview Drive including the intersection with East Gridley Road and East Hazel Street as far north as to Spruce Street. Program Supplement No. F006 (Federal Project No. CML-5140(010)) obligates $420,000 in CMAQ funds for the PE phase: design and study of the sidewalk and intersection improvements. It was signed by the City Administrator on September 28, 2026, and executed by Caltrans on October 1, 2026.
City Council Agenda Item #8
Staff Report
October 19th, 2026 X
Mayor and City Council
Elisa Arteaga, City Administrator
Cherry St. & Fairview Dr. CMAQ Projects – Release of Design RFPs Regular
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Staff proposes to release a separate RFP for each project so each design contract can be tracked, invoiced and closed out against its own federal project number. Because the projects are federally funded, consultant selection must follow LAPM Chapter 10 and the Brooks Act (Government Code §4525–4529.5). Proposals are ranked on qualifications, and fees are negotiated only with the top-ranked firm.
Each RFP will request project management and Caltrans coordination, topographic and right-of-way survey, environmental documentation (NEPA and CEQA), right-of-way certification, Plans, Specifications and Estimate (PS&E), and bid-period support, with construction support as an optional task. Each RFP will include the required federal provisions and Local Assistance forms, a Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) contract goal, and the City’s sample Professional Services Agreement. Staff will prepare an independent cost estimate for each project before advertising.
Staff anticipates advertising the RFPs within one week of Council authorization, with proposals due about four to 6 weeks after release. Once the top-ranked firms are selected and fees negotiated, staff will return to Council for award of each design agreement. Under both Program Supplements, the City must invoice Caltrans at least once every six months, or the State may suspend payments and future authorizations.
Financial Impact
Releasing the RFPs has no direct fiscal impact. The design phases are funded with $508,000 in CMAQ funds: $88,000 for Cherry Street and $420,000 for Fairview Drive. Both Program Supplements show $0 local match, so eligible costs are 100% federally reimbursable with no General Fund contribution. Any design costs above the authorized amounts would be a City cost unless additional federal funds are authorized.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals The City Council and City staff are committed to providing effective leadership while providing quality cost-effective local government services.
WASHINGTON STREET EXHIBIT 200 Vernon Street, Suite 200 Roseville, California 95678 916.783.4100 BUTTE WATER DISTRICT LATERAL 4 STATE ROUTE 99STUKE NURSERY
UNION PACIFIC RR GRIDLEY MUNICIPAL PARK
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City Council Agenda Item #9
Staff Report
Date: October 19, 2026
To: Mayor and City Council
From: Dave Harden, City Engineer
Subject: Butte Water District Lateral 4 Canal Piping: Encroachment Permit and Proposed Property Exchange for the Future Washington Street Extension Recommendation
This item is presented for informational purposes. No formal action is requested of the City Council at this time. Unless the City Council has an objection to the proposed pipeline alignment across the City parcel reserved for the future Washington Street extension, staff will proceed with issuing an encroachment permit for construction of the pipeline on the City parcel. Staff will return to the City Council at a future meeting, as the project proceeds to construction, for consideration of the easement and the exchange of property interests with Butte Water District.
Background
For many years, the City has coordinated with the local irrigation and water districts to replace open irrigation canals adjacent to new development with buried pipelines. Open canals next to homes and public streets create safety concerns, attract debris and mosquitoes, and limit how adjacent land can be used. Piping these canals as development occurs has been a long-standing goal shared by the City and the districts.
Butte Water District (BWD) Lateral 4 runs east to west along the north side of the Gridley Orchard development, from State Route 99 west to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR), where it passes under the railroad through existing culverts. At its west end, the canal turns and follows a separate BWD canal parcel along the railroad. That parcel crosses Lot A of the map recorded in Book 207 of Maps, Page 46 (APN 021- 110-050), which is owned by the City and reserved for the future southerly extension of Washington Street. The draft Washington Street Exhibit (Attachment 3) shows the canal, the proposed City right-ofway, and the adjacent apartment property.
As part of the Gridley Orchard Phase II development, the developer is undergrounding this segment of Lateral 4 using grant funds. The project replaces the open canal with a 60-inch pipe along the north side of the development and a pair of 42-inch pipes that run diagonally from the railroad culverts to the 60- inch pipe, with concrete junction structures at each end. The dual 42-inch pipes cross the City’s Lot A, which is the reason for this item.
The contractor, C&D Contractors, submitted an encroachment permit application on October 5, 2026 for the work on City property. The application identifies a construction window of November 1, 2026 through May 1, 2027, so that the work is completed before the start of the irrigation season. Staff has completed two rounds of plan review, and the design engineer is addressing the remaining comments.
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Discussion
Encroachment Permit. An encroachment permit authorizes temporary construction activity on City property. It does not by itself grant BWD a permanent right to keep its facilities on City land. As a public water district, BWD may already have a statutory right under the California Water Code to construct its facilities across public streets and property, subject to restoring that property. Even so, an easement is the cleaner approach. It clearly defines the location and terms of BWD’s facilities on City land, gives BWD more secure long-term rights, and allows the City to include terms that protect the future Washington Street extension. Issuance of an encroachment permit is an administrative action and does not require City Council approval. However, because the pipeline crosses a City parcel reserved for a future street, staff is bringing the proposed alignment to the City Council’s attention before the permit is issued. Staff intends to issue the permit once the application is complete and the plans are approved.
Proposed Property Exchange. BWD currently owns the old canal parcel in fee (Book 170 of Deeds, Page 56), and that parcel crosses the City’s future Washington Street corridor. Once the canal is piped, that land is no longer needed for irrigation. BWD and the City have discussed an exchange of property interests, as shown in the attached draft exhibits prepared by Laughlin and Spence:
1. Exhibit A (Attachment 1): BWD would grant to the City, in fee, the portion of the old canal parcel shown shaded.
2. Exhibit B (Attachment 2): The City would grant to BWD an easement, shown shaded, for the installation, operation, and maintenance of the two 42-inch irrigation pipes and the junction structure on City property.
This exchange removes a separate BWD fee parcel from the middle of the future Washington Street corridor and replaces it with a defined easement limited to the new pipeline. This simplifies the City’s title to the corridor and supports the future street extension. The future roadway is planned along the east side of the City property, and the junction structure near the railroad is located outside the future road section.
Exchange Contingent on Construction. Staff recommends that the exchange be completed only after the pipeline is built. Specifically, the fee transfer to the City and the easement to BWD would be recorded after the following:
1. The pipeline and structures are constructed, inspected, and accepted, and the old canal on City property is abandoned and backfilled to City standards.
2. Final legal descriptions and plats for both the fee transfer and the easement are prepared and stamped by a licensed land surveyor based on the as-built pipe location.
3. The easement includes terms that address the future Washington Street extension, including access, maintenance responsibilities, protection of the pipe and structures under future roadway loading, and responsibility for any modifications needed to accommodate the street.
4. The fee deed to the City is recorded before or at the same time as the easement, since a portion of the easement lies within the land the City is receiving.
The attached draft exhibits are conceptual and are not yet suitable for recording. Basing the final documents on the as-built location ensures the easement matches what is actually constructed.
Future Use of the Lateral 4 Corridor. Once Lateral 4 is piped, the open canal between State Route 99 and the railroad will become a linear strip of land over the buried pipeline. In addition, the adjacent property owner has granted BWD a 40-foot easement between the apartments and the canal. That strip is undeveloped and, without a plan for its use, will be left to grow weeds. Staff is bringing this to the City Council’s attention so the Council can begin thinking about the long-term use of this land. One opportunity is a future bicycle and pedestrian path that, together with the future Washington Street extension, would give residents a route to the Municipal Park and downtown without traveling along State Route 99. Any future use would need to consider ownership and maintenance responsibility, compatibility with BWD access, security, weed abatement, transient activity, and wildlife habitat. No decision on this land is needed at this time.
Next Steps. Staff will continue working with BWD and the developer to define the easement and the property exchange in more detail, including final legal descriptions, plats, and easement terms. The exchange will also require approval by the BWD Board of Directors, which may occur before or after City Council consideration. Staff will return to the City Council, as the project proceeds to construction, for approval of the easement and property exchange, including authorization for the City Administrator to accept the deed and execute the easement once the conditions above are met. Separately, staff will continue the discussion of the future use of the Lateral 4 corridor and the adjacent 40-foot strip, likely through the Public Works Ad Hoc Committee, and will begin discussions with BWD and the adjacent property owner.
Financial Impact
There is no cost to the City associated with this item other than staff time for coordination, meetings, and plan review. The pipeline is being constructed by the developer with grant funds.
Compliance with City Council Strategic Plan or Budget Goals This project supports the City Council’s commitment to safe and efficient infrastructure by removing an open irrigation canal adjacent to housing, supports residential development, and helps secure clear rightof-way for the future extension of Washington Street.
Attachments
1. Draft Exhibit A: Fee Dedication to the City of Gridley
2. Draft Exhibit B: Easement Dedication from the City of Gridley to Butte Water District
3. Draft Washington Street Exhibit
Agenda Item #10.
110 Virginia St. and 390 Virginia St. Property Abatements City Council to receive informational report regarding the properties currently under City receivership
Recommended Action(s):
a. Receive City Attorney informational update.
b. Provide feedback and direction to staff on priorities and next steps.
Quarterly Council Report
City of Gridley
Todd W. Farr
Chief of Police
Arrest and Incident Summary Activity for July to September 2026:
Quarterly Year Total
• Adult Arrests
• Juvenile Arrests
• Misdemeanor Arrests
• Felony Arrests
• Felony Crimes Reported
• Misdemeanor Crimes
• Total Incidents
• Battery
• Burglary
• Deceased Person
• Vandalism
• Stolen Vehicle
• Robbery
• Public Intoxication
• Medical Aid
• Area Checks
• Pedestrian Checks
• Disturbing the Peace
• Animal Calls
• Total 911 Calls
• Total Accidents
• Total Traffic Citations
• DUI Arrest
• Traffic Stops
90 275
2 17
75 234
18 59
39 115
108 301
3,869 10,946
16 36
6 15
3 10
12 47
5 10
0 0
12 26
38 80
1,153 3,099
118 312
80 216
289 842
579 1,657
34 79
259 753
10 31
642 1,752
Response times for this month are as follows:
Priority 1- Events that involve injury and are life threatening or in progress.
Priority 2- Events that involve property loss or damage.
Priority 3-Events that do not involve injury, threat of life, property loss or damage.
Priority Times:
Priority 1: 3:10 MIN
Priority 2: 4:22 MIN
Priority 3: 3:03 MIN
Overall average response times to all calls for service:
3:34 Min.