City Council Meeting
Agenda
December 3, 2024
7:00 PM – Regular Meeting
Council Chambers
400 N. Douty St.
Council Members will meet in-person in the Council
Chambers. The meeting will also be lived streamed on the City’s website: http://livestream.hanford.city/
5:00 PM CALL TO ORDER STUDY SESSION AND CLOSED SESSION:
ROLL CALL BY THE CITY CLERK:
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Study Sessions are considered Special Meetings under the Brown Act. Accordingly, comments from the public are limited to items listed on the agenda (GC 54954.3a). Public Comment will be accepted during each agenda item. A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
STUDY SESSION:
A. Presentation regarding the City of Hanford's new online and mobile app citizen reporting tool, "My Hanford".
CLOSED SESSION FOR DISCUSSION OF THE FOLLOWING:
A. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL-ANTICIPATED LITIGATION (54956.9 (d)(2))
1 Workers Compensation Claim
CALL TO ORDER REGULAR SESSION:
ROLL CALL:
INVOCATION:
Johnny Escalera
FLAG SALUTE:
CLOSED SESSION ACTION REPORT:
COUNCIL REPORTS/GENERAL REPORTS:
Brief information-only reports from City Council and/or Staff, including committee reports and reports by City Council related to meetings attended at City expenses (AB1234).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
This is the time for citizens to comment on subject matters within the jurisdiction of the Hanford City Council. This is also the public’s opportunity to request an item from the Consent Calendar be pulled for discussion purposes or to comment on any item on the agenda. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or take action on issues not on the agenda, except that members of the Council or staff may briefly respond to statements made or questions posed by persons exercising their public testimony rights (Gov. Code sec. 54954.2). A maximum of three minutes is allowed for each speaker. Please begin your comments by stating your name and providing your city of residence.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
Consent Calendar items are considered routine and will be enacted in one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these matters unless a request is made and then the item will be removed from the Consent Calendar to be discussed and voted upon by a separate motion.
A. Procedural Waiver: Waive reading in full of resolutions and ordinances and approval and adoption of same by reading the title only.
B. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the October 1, 2024, Meeting C. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the November 5, 2024, Meeting D. City Clerk: Approval of the Minutes of the November 19, 2024, Meeting E. Administration: Approval of the renewal and Authorization for the City Manager to execute the annual Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners for federal legislative advocacy services, effective January 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025, for a monthly fee of $5,500.
F. Utilities and Engineering: Approval to enter into a professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services (Willdan) to provide a Comprehensive Update to the City’s Development Impact Fees and approval to appropriate $105,600 in various Impact Fee Funds to cover the cost of the contract.
G. Utilities and Engineering: Approval of the establishment of a pre-qualified list of Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Services Consultants to perform on-call professional services as needed (This pre-qualified list will have a performance period of three years, with the option for two one-year extensions) and Authorization for the City Manager to award contracts to the firms identified herein for on-call architecture and engineering (A&E) or other specialty services as needed on a work order basis for a fee amount not to exceed the City Manager’s purchasing authority ($50K).
H. Utilities and Engineering: Authorization for the City Manager to execute the purchase of an Internalift Screw Pump for installation at the Wastewater Treatment Facility from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, in the amount of $1,499,999.16, and Appropriation of $1,500,000 from the Wastewater Fund (2073) to cover the cost of the purchase.
I. Finance: Review and Approval of the Annual Report for Development Impact Fees pertaining to City of Hanford Impact Fees for Parks, Circulation, Fire Protection, Police Protection, Storm Water System, Water System, Wastewater System, and Refuse/Recycling for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
J. Finance: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-09, Adding Municipal Code 3.50 City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Ordinance of 2024
K. Finance: Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-10, Adding Municipal Code 3.60 City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures
PUBLIC HEARING:
A. Community Development: Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24: A Public Hearing to accept public comments related to a request to conduct a comprehensive amendment to the Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, as directed by the City Council of the City of Hanford. Changes include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits.
Location: Citywide.
GENERAL BUSINESS:
A. Finance: Due to the passage of Measure H, Adoption of Resolution 24-45-R, Authorizing City Manager to execute agreements with the California Department of Tax and Administration for implementation of a local transactions and use tax, and Adoption of Resolution 24-46-R for examination of sales or transactions and use tax records B. City Attorney: Consideration of a letter submitted by Council Member Lou Martinez in response to complaints filed by City employees.
ITEMS FOR FUTURE AGENDAS:
At this time, any Council Member may ask a question for clarification or may request a matter, which is not otherwise scheduled on a City Council agenda, to be placed on a future agenda. The Council Member referring the item shall provide sufficient information as to the nature of the item. The City Council, by concurrence of a majority, may direct the City Manager to put the item on a future agenda. (GOV. CODE SEC. 54954.2) A. Council Future Agenda Items
B. Upcoming Events and Important Dates:
December 17: Regular City Council Meeting
December 21: Walk with a Doc at Centennial Park 9:00 am - 10:00 am More Info December 24-Jan 1: City offices closed in observance of the holidays.
ADJOURNMENT:
Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the City Council after distribution of the agenda packet are available to public inspection in the City Clerk’s Office located at 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, during normal business hours. Such agendas are also available at the city’s website, www.cityofhanfordca.com subject to staff’s ability to post the agenda before the meeting. If you need a disability-related modification or accommodation, including auxiliary aids or services, to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk’s office, 559-585-2515, 319 N. Douty Street, Hanford, California 93230, at least 2 days prior to the meeting {28 CFR 35.102.35.104 ADA Title II}
4.A.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: STUDY SESSION
SUBJECT:
Presentation regarding the City of Hanford's new online and mobile app citizen reporting tool, "My Hanford".
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: That the City Council receive a presentation regarding the City's new online and mobile app citizen reporting tool, My Hanford, and provide comments to staff as appropriate.
BACKGROUND:
Earlier this year, City staff began researching various Citizen Request Management (CRM) web and mobile platforms in response to Council Member interest in developing a City app. A CRM mobile app will serve two purposes for the City and its residents. First, the app acts as a new way to communicate with citizens. The app's City-branded interface has customizable "buttons," which link to the City's website, calendar, news items, social media pages and more. Second, and perhaps more importantly, it provides citizens with an easy-to-use reporting tool for various issues and ensures their requests are resolved in a timely and efficient manner. The City already has a "report" function for a variety of issues on its website, which can be accessed from the website's homepage on a computer or mobile device. However, this function does not have the same capabilities as a CRM mobile app (dropping a pin on a map, request assignments and tracking, etc.).
Currently, the app has about a dozen request categories. Examples include: Report a Pothole, Report an Animal Control Issue, Report Graffiti on Public Property and Report Broken Playground Equipment. When submitting a request, citizens must identify their location, may upload photo/s if desired, and answer any applicable questions. The requests are then sent to appropriate City staff for resolution. Some requests submitted through My Hanford, such as Report a Code Violation, may be entered and tracked in a separate software program already used by staff. More categories can be added to My Hanford if necessary.
The City engaged in discussions with three potential vendors for the City app: CivicPlus (SeeClickFix), Tyler Technologies, and GOGov. Ultimately, City staff decided it made the most sense to move forward with CivicPlus (SeeClickFix) due to the City's existing relationship with the vendor for its website. To be clear, residents will be able to utilize SeeClickFix as a mobile app, now available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, as well as through the City's website. In other words, residents are not required to download the City app in order to report an issue.
The slated go-live date for the app is December 10, 2024. Prior to launch, City staff will notify residents of the app and its benefits via social media platforms, website posts and a press release.
As the app is rolled out, staff will monitor downloads, usage and metrics related to "resolved" requests.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The City entered a sole-source, one-year agreement with CivicPlus (owner of SeeClickFix) in June of 2024 for a discounted rate of $16,107.25. Annual recurring services after year one are $32,214.50, subject to 3% uplift.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
13.B.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Minutes of the October 1, 2024, Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the October 1, 2024 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 10.1.2024 Minutes
13.C.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Minutes of the November 5, 2024, Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Approve the minutes of the November 5, 2024 meeting.
BACKGROUND:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 11.5.2024 Minutes
13.D.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of the Minutes of the November 19, 2024, Meeting
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: Approve the Minutes of the November 19, 2024 Meeting.
BACKGROUND:
FISCAL IMPACT:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. 11.19.2024 minutes
13.E.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of the renewal and Authorization for the City Manager to execute the annual Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners for federal legislative advocacy services, effective January 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025, for a monthly fee of $5,500.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: That the City Council, by motion, Renew the Annual Contract and Authorize the City Manager to execute the annual Professional Services Agreement with Thorn Run Partners for federal legislative advocacy services, effective January 1, 2025, through Dec. 31, 2025, for a monthly fee of $5,500.
Recommended Motion:
BACKGROUND:
Greg Burns of Thorn Run Partners (TRP) has been the City’s federal lobbyist since Early 2021.
Thorn Run partners was founded in 2010 as a Bipartisan lobby shop and has grown to a 35-person government affairs and strategic communications firm. TRP represents over 35 local governments in CA, FL, KS, OR, and TX and has represented some for almost 20 years. Their clients include large and urban communities to small, rural areas. In California, they currently represent Pismo Beach, Visalia, and Del Norte County. They handle a wide variety of complex issues and projects.
During 2024, Greg Burns and the rest of his firm worked with staff on several Federal matters. They worked with staff on the submittal of the City's RAISE grant, which didn't receive an award but was recognized as a "Project of Merit", which qualified to be resubmitted this year. The City will be notified in January if we are awarded that grant. Additionally, they have been instrumental in several grant debriefs, which are instrumental in educating staff on the elements of previously submitted grant applications that need to be amended for the application to have a better chance of funding in future funding cycles.
More importantly, their efforts to gain bipartisan support in both the House and Senate resulted in the inclusion of a FY23 appropriation of $541k and a FY24 appropriation of over $7.3mil to fund improvements at the Veteran's Building and the remainder of the East Lacey corridor improvements, respectively. Additionally, they have advised staff on a variety of other grant opportunities and other legislative issues of importance.
Mr. Burns and Thorn Run Partners have been very responsive and proven to be valuable partners in the City's efforts to establish contacts and gain insights from various federal agencies and officials on
matters affecting the City. The City Manager, Mario Cifuentez, works directly with Mr. Burns and Thorn Run staff on federal legislative matters and their work warrants the renewal of this annual contract.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The annual cost of the contract, $66,000, is already included in the City Manager's budget as part of the 2024/25 Council-adopted budget.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Hanford - TRP Agreement 2025
AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF HANFORD, CALIFORNIA AND
THORN RUN PARTNERS, LLC
The following is an agreement between the City of Hanford, California, hereinafter referred to as “City”, and the firm THORN RUN PARTNERS LLC, a Washington, DC based firm, hereinafter referred to as “TRP”.
WHEREAS, TRP has duly qualified experts in the field of Federal budget and appropriations processes, grant programs, and regulatory and legislative issues; and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the City, it is necessary and desirable to employ the services of the TRP to assist the City with advocating before the Federal government on its behalf.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, the parties hereto agree as follows:
PART I - SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
A. GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK: TRP will advise and provide Federal government relations services to the City on issues as listed below in Subsection B, and work with appropriate policy makers in the United States Legislative Branch and Executive Branch to facilitate the City’s agenda.
B. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED: TRP will advocate for, pursue, consult, and advise, as requested, on Federal budget and appropriations processes, Federal grant program and Federal regulatory matters including, but not limited to:
1. Obtaining Federal funding for the City’s priority projects and programs;
2. Maintaining direct and frequent contact with key United States Senators and Representatives; and
3. Advocating for the City’s interests during the United States legislative and regulatory process.
C. PAYMENT: TRP’s compensation for the services provided hereunder shall be $5,500 per month. The monthly fee invoice shall be submitted by TRP at the first of each month, beginning on January 1, 2025. The monthly fee shall be inclusive of all expenses.
D. KEY PERSONNEL: TRP has represented to the City that Greg Burns will serve as the principal of TRP’s services, in the performance of TRP’s duties hereunder, and has relied on that representation as an inducement to entering into this Agreement.
PART II - GENERAL PROVISIONS
A. ASSIGNMENT AND DELEGATION: Except as above, neither party hereto shall assign or delegate any interest in or duty under this Agreement without written consent of the other, and no assignment shall be of any force or effect whatsoever unless and until the other party shall have so consented.
B. STATUS OF TRP: The parties intend that TRP, in performing the services hereinafter specified, shall act as an independent contractor and shall have control of the work and the manner in which it is performed. TRP is not to be considered an agent or employee of the City and is not entitled to participate in any pension plan, insurance, bonus or similar benefits the City provides its employees.
C. METHOD AND PLACE OF GIVING NOTICE, SUBMITTING BILLS AND MAKING PAYMENTS: All notices, bill, and payments shall be made in writing and may be given by personal delivery, by mail or by e-mail. Notices, bills and payments shall be addressed as follows:
City of Hanford: TRP:
Mario Cifuentez Greg Burns
City Manager Thorn Run Partners, LLC
315 North Douty Street 100 M Street, SE – Ste. 750
Hanford, CA 93230 Washington, DC 20003
[email protected] [email protected]
D. NON-DISCRIMINATION: TRP shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding nondiscrimination in employment because of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, medical condition, or physical or mental disability.
E. TERMS OF AGREEMENT: This Agreement shall be effective on January 1, 2025 and shall terminate on December 31, 2025, or upon 30 day's written notice by either party with or without cause. The agreement may be extended by mutual agreement of both parties.
F. ENTIRE AGREEMENT: This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties and supersedes all prior oral or written agreements. No waiver, modifications, additions, or addendum to this Agreement shall be valid unless in writing and signed by both the TRP and the City.
WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed this _______ day of ____________ _________.
CITY OF HANFORD, CALIFORNIA
By:
Mario Cifuentez, City Manager
THORN RUN PARTNERS, LLC
By:
Greg Burns, Partner
13.F.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval to enter into a professional services agreement with Willdan Financial Services (Willdan) to provide a Comprehensive Update to the City’s Development Impact Fees and approval to appropriate $105,600 in various Impact Fee Funds to cover the cost of the contract.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Willdan to provide a Comprehensive Update to the City’s Development Impact Fees for a not to exceed amount of $78,600;
2. To authorize the City Manager to approve any contract amendments within the project budget; and
3. Approve the appropriation of $105,600 from various Impact Fee Accounts as shown herein in this report, which includes an approximate 34% contingency of $27,000.
Recommended Motion:
I move to authorize the City Manager to enter into a professional services agreement with Willdan to provide a Comprehensive Update to the City’s Development Impact Fees for a not to exceed amount of $78,600 and to approve the appropriation of $105,600 from various the Impact Fee Accounts as shown herein this report.
BACKGROUND:
In 2017, the City adopted a new General Plan for the planned and orderly development of the City. In conjunction with updating the General Plan, the City adopted both a new Zoning Ordinance and updated Utility Master Plans (Water, Sewer, and Storm Drain) also in 2017. Following the completion of these documents, a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee (DIF) was developed and subsequently adopted in November of 2019; this is the current DIF in place.
The City’s DIF program is to ensure that new development pays the capital costs associated with their growth impact on infrastructure. In accordance with the provisions of the Mitigation Fee Act (Government Code Section 66000 et. Seq.) and later amended by AB602, DIF’s can only be applied towards infrastructure or facility needs (new or expanding existing capital facilities) created by new development and not towards existing infrastructure deficiencies unless the deficiencies are contributed in part by new development. Costs for improvements that will serve the needs of both new and existing development are split on a fair share basis according to the proportion attributable to each. Costs for Capital projects or facilities to meet the existing populace must be funded using other revenue sources.
Note that developmental growth also imposes added operating costs which are not funding with DIF’s. There are, at this time though, limited established funding mechanisms to generate revenue from new development to fund operations (I.E., Lighting and Landscape Districts, and now Community Facilities Districts). Therefore, the primary purpose of the DIF Study is to calculate the fees necessary for the City to fund and expand the required infrastructure as new development creates increases in service demands.
The DIF amount must be reasonably connected (have a nexus) to the new development's impact and the associated costs of the required capital facilities and improvements. Thus, the fee must be
justified by specific findings that clearly establish this connection. Additionally, the fee must be set in a way that ensures the revenue generated does not surpass the cost of providing the facility or improvement it is intended to fund.
As previously mentioned, the City’s current Development Impact Fee program was adopted in November 2019. The City is experiencing rapid and expansive growth and along with the States’s adoption of AB602 that establishes added requirements to the Mitigation Act requires the City to update its DIF. Further, because of significant construction cost increases since 2019, it is appropriate and necessary to initiate a comprehensive update to the City’s DIF program as the current impact fees, set by City Council in 2019, did not come close to cover the cost of required improvements at the time, much less today.
The City currently assesses impact fees on new residential, commercial, and industrial development that are currently comprised of the following:
• Parks and Recreation Facilities
• Fire Facilities
• Police Facilities
• Wastewater Collection and Treatment & Disposal Facilities • Storm Drain Facilities
• Refuse/Recycling Facilities
• Circulation (Transportation) Facilities
• Water Supply, Treatment, and Storage Facilities
Generally speaking, Willdan will be evaluating each of the above listed fees and then update each in consideration of, but not limited to, current fees and capital planning processes, growth projections, and look at other supporting infrastructure or operational services that could justifiably be added to the impact fee program.
The Utility Master Plan update is currently underway. Staff is currently assisting to provide all necessary background infrastructure plans including data of any and all infrastructure brought online since the last update (2017). This is typically the most time-consuming and critical path of the Master Plan update process. A key deliverable of the Utility Master Plan update, necessary to complete his DIF Study, is the development of a prioritized CIP List and accompanying cost estimates. The project list and associated costs are the building blocks for the utility impact fees noted above.
A copy of Willdan’s scope of work and fee is attached in this report.
Selection Process:
Staff published a request for proposals (RFP) for a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study beginning May 21, 2024 through June 28, 2024. The City of Hanford received four proposals in response to the advertised Request for Proposals, RFP 2024-20. The following firms submitted proposals:
A four-person proposal review committee was established to review, rate, and rank the proposals. The proposal review committee ranked two of the four firms close together, creating the need for interviews. Interviews of the two highest ranked consultants were conducted August 15th, 2024 by a three-person interview panel.
Following the panel’s evaluation of the interviews, staff identified DTA as the most qualified candidate and subsequently City Council awarded the contract to DTA at the September 17, 2024 City Council Meeting. However, DTA took exception to requirements within the City Standard Agreement’s Indemnification Provisions. The City was unable to accept requested changes to the provision leaving both parties to mutually agree to withdraw from further engagement.
As previously mentioned, Willdan was also highly ranked following the interview process. Favorable feedback and recommendation for hire were received from reference checks performed.
References included the Cities of Pismo Beach and Fillmore California. City of Hanford Staff are also satisfied with Willdan’s services; Willdan has been preparing the Engineer Assessment Reports for the City’s Lighting and Landscape Assessment Districts and is currently assisting Engineering in the formation of the CFD ( Community Facilities District).
Wildan is rated highly qualified due to their portfolio of DIF Nexus Studies performed as well as their longstanding record within the industry.
Firms Location
1. David Taussig and Associates (DTA)
2. Willdan Financial Services
3. RCS
4. QK
San Jose, CA
Oakland, CA
Fullerton, CA
Hanford, CA
Based on the above information, Staff recommends the award of the Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Nexus Study to Willdan Financial Services.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Fee Update will be funded using the impact fee program sources listed above. Estimated fees for the Study are set for not to exceed $78,600. However, Staff is recommending an approximate 35% contingency at this time since it anticipates additional services beyond what is included in their scope.
Additional scope will identified as the consultant and staff progress further into the study. Other additional services could potentially include adding additional infrastructure or operational services to the impact fee program, project cost estimating, and performing a land value study. Any additional work will addressed as a contract amendment and approved by the City Manager.
The total project budget including contingency is $105,600. Below is the budget allocation amongst the participating impact fees and breakdown of costs associated with this project:
Available Funding:
Fire Facilities (Fund 0182) $13,200 Police Facilities (Fund 0183) $13,200 Parks and Recreation Facilities (Fund 0180) $13,200 Circulation (Transportation) Facilities (Fund 0181) $13,200 Refuse/Recycling Facilities (Fund 0187) $13,200 Storm Drain Facilities (Fund 0184) $13,200 Wastewater Collection and Treatment & Disposal $13,200 Facilities (Fund 0186)
Water Supply, Treatment, and Storage Facilities (Fund 0185) $13,200
Total Available Budget: $105,600
Estimated Project Costs
Willdan Financial Services (Per submitted fee): $78,600 Project contingency: $27,000
Total Estimated Project Costs: $105,600
Budget Surplus (Deficit) $0
This Study is currently unfunded, therefore an appropriation in the amount of $105,600 is requested to do the work. For ease, it is recommended that the appropriation(s) be funded in equal amounts amongst the various participating Development Impact Fee accounts as listed in the above budget summary.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Willdan DIF Proposal
CITY OF HANFORD
CALIFORNIA
Comprehensive Development
Impact Fee Study
T 800.755.6864 | F 888.326.6864 | 66 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Oakland, California 94607 www.willdan.com i Cover Letter
June 18, 2024
Ms. Lisa Valencia
Purchasing Agent
City of Hanford
319 N Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Re: Proposal to Conduct a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study for the City of Hanford Dear Ms. Valencia;
Willdan Financial Services (“Willdan”) is pleased to present this proposal to the City of Hanford (“City”) to conduct a comprehensive development impact fee study. Willdan’s project approach helps to ensure the preparation of an impact fee study that will withstand technical challenges and public scrutiny . Given Willdan’s unmatched impact fee experience, we are particularly well positioned to serve the City and help achieve established long -term goals.
Outlined below are the advantages and benefits that Willdan will provide to the City.
Unmatched experience implementing and defending fee programs. Willdan’s impact fee staff has assisted more than 100 California government agencies with the development and/or update of all fee types and is fortunate to be in a position that will provide a tremendous benefit to the City. Each project has required def ensible documentation and thorough coordination of fee program changes for different agency departments and stakeholders within the business community. In some cases, Willdan has been required to negotiate fees with stakeholders and, on occasion, defend them in meetings and public forums.
We are particularly strong in advising our clients on the advantages and disadvantages of different fee schedule structures (citywide versus multiple-fee districts/zones; more versus fewer land-use categories; etc.) and methods of fee calculation that are based on the City’s and stakeholder priorities. Impact fees also need to be developed in compliance with the Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code Section 66000 et seq., also known as Assembly Bill 1600) so that they are defensible and transparent . We are also current on the changes to fee programs and the adoption of nexus studies resulting from AB 602, which took effect in 2022.
Innovative Methodologies . As Willdan operates nationally, we possess unique experiences in numerous jurisdictions dealing with multiple challenges. Our ability to produce studies that accommodate various options and viewpoints ensures fair-minded and sensible projects. Our methodology and approach to impact fees has proven to be effective for Cities and Counties, the development community , and the public. Utilizing focus groups, with established guidelines, during the study , fully informs the development community and the public of the justification of the impact fees, and their positive effect on community growth.
Best-in-class impact fee team that can work immediately to prepare an impact fee program. The Willdan team begins a project by evaluating the agency’s existing fee program, if available, and current capital planning policies and funding programs. Not all capital projects are amenable to funding from impact fee programs, and we identify sources that complement fee revenues to fully fund the capital improvement program. The team’s Principal-in-Charge James Edison and Project Manager Carlos Villarreal are well respected by our clients for their skill in proactively organizing a clear, consensus-based project approach.
Successful project c ompletion. Willdan has successfully completed many development impact fee studies, including most recently in the Cities of Santa Paula, Bell Gardens, Pomona, Fountain Valley, Rialto, Murrieta, McFarland, Riverbank, Morgan Hill, Hollister, Pismo Beach, and Santa Clara . These fee programs were approved by their respective Councils.
Ms. Lisa Valenica, Purchasing Agent
City of Hanford
Proposal to Conduct a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study June 18, 2024 | Page ii
Experience Working With the City of Hanford and Kings County —Willdan has worked with the City of Hanford to provide services for the ongoing assessment district engineering and administration of the City’s 43 Landscaping and Lighting Assessment Districts and in 2022, Willdan was retained by Kings County to complete a Development and Building Facilities Impact Fee Study. Through this work, and our work in neighboring cities mentioned above, we have familiarity with Hanford and the surrounding cities. Where possible, we will utilize our relationships with City Staff and knowledge of the community to facilitate this project as efficiently and cost -effectively as possible.
We are excited about this opportunity to use our skills and expertise to serve the City of Hanford. To discuss any aspect of this submittal, please contact Managing Principal James Edison, who will serve as the primary contact for this proposal, his information is provided in the table below.
Contact Information
Proposal Contact
James Edison, JD, MPP
Managing Principal
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300, Oakland, CA 94607
Tel#: (800) 755-6864 | Email: [email protected]
As a Vice President of Willdan Financial Services, I am authorized to bind the firm to the terms of this proposal, as well as the subsequent agreement.
Sincerely,
WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Chris Fisher
Vice President / Director
Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study iii
City of Hanford, CA
Table of Contents
Cover Letter ........................................................................................................................................................................ i A. General Information .............................................................................................................................................. 1 B. Proposed Project Approach ............................................................................................................................. 2 Project Understanding .......................................................................................................................................... 2 Summary of Approach .......................................................................................................................................... 3 Scope of Work ....................................................................................................................................................... 6 Staff Support........................................................................................................................................................ 10 C. Staff Qualifications and Experience ............................................................................................................ 13 Key Staff Members .............................................................................................................................................. 13 James Edison, JD, MPP ....................................................................................................................................... 14 Carlos Villarreal, MPP ........................................................................................................................................... 15 D. Related Experience .............................................................................................................................................. 16 Firm Profile .......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Recent Studies .................................................................................................................................................... 17 References ........................................................................................................................................................... 19 E. Project Timeline ..................................................................................................................................................20 F. Proposed Fee Structure and Schedules ....................................................... Under Separate Cover G. Conflict of Interest ............................................................................................................................................... 22 Required Forms ............................................................................................................................................................ 23 Attachment 1: Non-Collusion Affidavit ............................................................................................................. 23 Attachment 2: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate ....................................................................... 25 Attachment 3: EEO Compliance Certificate ..................................................................................................... 26 Attachment 4: Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Certificate ....................................................... 27 Attachment 5: CA Ownership Disclosure for Contractors and Consultants ................................................ 28 Attachment 6: Drug-Free Workplace Certification........................................................................................... 29 Attachment 7: Iran Contracting Act Certification ............................................................................................ 30 Attachment 8: California Levine Act Statement ............................................................................................... 31
Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study 1
City of Hanford CA
A. General Information
The requested information is noted in the table below.
Willdan Financial Services
Company Information
Legal Name
Willdan Financial Services
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200 | Temecula, California 92590 (951) 587-3500 | Fax (951) 587-3510
Type of Entity Willdan Financial Services is a “C” Corporation.
FEIN ID 33-030-2345
Business Entity Status Willdan is a corporation, incorporated in the State of California, of which, the parent company is Willdan Group Inc. (WGI).
Account Representative
Mr. James Edison, Managing Principal
66 Franklin Street, Suite 300 | Oakland, CA 94607
(800) 755-6864 | [email protected]
Company Headquarters The principal office for the City of Hanford engagement will be the Willdan Financial Services headquarters in Temecula, CA.
Hours of Operation Willdan Financial Services operates on standard business hours, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, closed on major holidays.
Current Number of
Employees 82 professionals
Sub-consultants We will not require the assistance from another firm to complete the tasks included within the City’s RFP.
Business License Willdan Financial Services does not currently hold a business license in the City of Hanford, upon contract execution a business license will be acquired.
Hanson Proposed
Project Team
Willdan has assembled a project team of two (2) full time subject matter experts to conduct the City of Hanson Fee Study engagement.
The proposed project team maintains many years of experience providing Financial Consulting Services; the project team’s key resources are comprised of the following individuals:
▪ Mr. James Edison, Managing Principal – Project Manager ▪ Mr. Carlos Villarreal, Principal Consultant – Lead Consultant Company Officers
Thomas D. Brisbin
Chairman of the Board
Mark J. Risco
President and CEO
Creighton K. Early
Chief Financial Officer
Chris Fisher
Vice President / Group Director
Gladys Medina
Vice President / Group Director
Dan Jackson
Vice President
Jason Gray
Vice President
Jeff McGarvey
Vice President
Josephine Moses
Vice President/Assistant Director
Kate Nguyen
Secretary
Rebekah Smith
Assistant Secretary
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B. Proposed Project Approach
This section outlines Willdan Financial Services’ (“Willdan”) understanding of the situation surrounding the City of Hanford’s (“City”) desire to conduct a development impact fee study, as well as identify the project objectives and discusses the background regarding public facilities financing in California. Also outlined is an overview of our impact fee project approach.
Project Understanding
As Hanford’s business sector continues to grow, the City becomes a major factor in the region , therefore, the City seeks to understand what the financial impacts of foreseeable future development and redevelopment will have on the City’s public services and infrastructure, and to identify potential gaps in funding for those necessary improvements as service demands increase. The City desires to update impact fees to ensure a fair and reasonable fee structure, while meeting the requirements of the California Mitigation Fee Act (California Government Code 66000 et seq ). The resulting fees will fund new development’s share of planned facilities, while not overburdening development with unnecessary costs.
Listed below are the development impact fees that will likely be included in this study:
▪ Wastewater Collection & Treatment/Disposal Facilities ▪ Water Supply, Treatment, & Storage Facilities
▪ Police Facilities
▪ Circulation (Transportation) Facilities
▪ Parks & Recreation Facilities
▪ Fire Facilities
▪ Storm Drain Facilities
▪ Refuse/Recycling Facilities
Project Objectives
The objective of this project is to update development impact fees pursuant to State law. To accomplish this objective, this study will:
▪ Develop a technically defensible fee justification, based on the reasonable relationship and deferential review standards;
▪ Review and facility standards, capital facilities plans and costs, and development and growth assumptions; ▪ Provide a schedule of maximum-justified fees by land use category; and ▪ Provide comprehensive documentation of assumptions, methodologies, and results, including findings required by the Mitigation Fee Act.
Public Facilities Financing in California
The changing fiscal landscape in California during the past 40 years has steadily undercut the financial capacity of local governments to fund infrastructure. Four dominant trends stand out:
1. The passage of a string of tax limitation measures starting with Proposition 13 in 1978 and continuing through the passage of Proposition 218 in 1996;
2. Declining popular support for bond measures to finance infrastructure for the next generation of residents and businesses;
3. Steep reductions in Federal and State assistance; and
4. Permanent shifting by the State of local tax resources to the State General Fund to offset deficit spending brought on by recessions.
Faced with these trends, many cities and counties have had to adopt a policy of "growth pays its own way." This policy shifts the burden of funding infrastructure expansion from existing rate and taxpayers onto new development.
This funding shift has been accomplished primarily through the imposition of assessments, special taxes, and development impact fees, also known as public facilities fees. Assessments and special taxes require approval of property owners or registered voters and are appropriate when the funded facilities are directly related to the developing property. Development impact fees, on the other hand, are an appropriate funding source for facilities that benefit development jurisdiction-wide. Development fees need only a majority vote of the legislative body for adoption.
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Summary of Approach
Willdan’s methodology for calculating public facilities fees is both simple and flexible. Simplicity is important so that the development community and the public can easily understand the justification for the fee program. At the same time, we use our expertise to reasonably ensure that the program is technically defensible.
Flexibility is important, so we can tailor our approach to the available data, and the agency’s policy objectives. Our understanding of the technical standards established by statutes and case law suggests that a range of approaches are technically defensible. Consequently , we can address policy objectives related to the fee program , such as economic development and affordable housing. Flexibil ity also enables us to avoid excessive engineering costs associated with detailed facility planning. We calculate t he maximum justifiable impact fee and provide flexibility for the agency to adopt fees up to that amount.
Development impact fees are calculated to fund the cost of facilities required to accommodate growth. The four steps followed in an impact fee study include:
▪ Estimate existing development and future growth: Identify a base year for existing development and a growth forecast that reflects increased demand for public facilities; ▪ Identify facility standards: Determine the facility standards used to plan for new and expanded facilities; ▪ Determine facilities required to serve new development and their costs: Estimate the total amount and cost of planned facilities, and identify the share required to accommodate new development; and ▪ Calculate fee schedule: Allocate facilities costs per unit of new development to calculate the public facilities fee schedule.
We discuss key aspects of our approach to each of these steps in the subsections that follow.
Growth Projections
In most cases, we recommend use of long-range market-based projections of new development. By “long-range” we suggest 20 to 30 years to: capture the total demand often associated with major publ ic facility investments; and support analysis of debt financing, if needed. In contrast to build out projections, market -based projections provide a more realistic estimate of development across all land uses. Build out projections typically overestimate commercial and industrial development because of the oversupply of these land uses relative to residential development.
Facility Standards
The key public policy issue in development impact fee studies is the identification of facility standards (second bullet above). Facility standards document a reasonable relationship between new development and the need for new facilities. Standards ensure that new development does not fund deficiencies associated with existing development.
Our approach recognizes three separate components of facility standards:
1. Demand standards determine the amount of facilities required to accommodate growth. Examples include park acres per thousand residents, square feet of library space per capita, or gallons of water per day. Demand standards may also reflect a level of service such as the vehicles-to-capacity (V/C) ratio used in traffic planning;
2. Design standards determine how a facility should be designed to meet expected demand, for example park improvement requirements and technology infrastructure for office space. Design standards are typically not explicitly evaluated as part of an impact fee analysis but ca n have a significant impact on the cost of facilities.
Our approach incorporates current facility design standards into the fee program to reflect the increasing construction cost of public facilities; and
3. Cost standards are an alternate method for determining the amount of facilities required to accommodate growth based on facility costs per unit of demand. Cost standards are useful when demand standards were not explicitly developed for the facility planning process. Co st standards also enable different types of facilities to be analyzed based on a single measure (cost or value), useful when disparate facilities are funded by a single fee program. Examples include facility costs per capita, per vehicle trip, or cost per gallon of water per day.
Identifying New Development Facility Needs and Costs
We can take several different approaches to identify facility needs and costs to serve new development. Typically, this is a two -step process: 1) identify total facility needs; and 2) allocate to new development its fair share of those needs. Total facility needs are often identified through a master facility planning process that typically takes place concurrent with or prior to conducting the fee study. Engineered facility plans ar e particularly important in the areas of traffic, water, sewer, and storm drain due to the specialized technical analysis required to identify facility needs.
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There are three common methods for determining new development’s fair shar e of planned facilities costs: 1) the existing inventory method; 2) the planned facilities method; and 3) the system plan method. Often the method selected depends on the degree to which the community has engaged in comprehensive facility master planning to identify facility needs.
The formula used by each approach and the advantages and disadvantages of each method is summarized as follows:
Existing Inventory Method
The existing inventory method allocates costs based on the ratio of existing facilities to demand from existing development as follows:
Current Value of Existing Facilities = $/unit of demand Existing Development Demand
Under this method new development funds the expansion of facilities at the same standard currently serving existing development. By definition, the existing inventory method results in no facility deficiencies attributable to existing development. This method is often used when a long -range plan for new facilities is not available. Only the initial facilities to be funded with fees are identified in the fee study. Future facilities to serve growth are identified through an annual Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and budget process, possibly after completion of a new facility master plan.
Planned Facilities Method
The planned facilities method allocates costs based on the ratio of planned facility costs to demand from new development as follows:
Cost of Planned Facilities = $/unit of demand New Development Demand
This method is appropriate when specific planned facilities can be identified that only benefit new development.
Examples include street improvements to avoid deficient levels of service or a sewer trunk line extension to a previously undeveloped area. Thi s method is appropriate when planned facilities would not serve existing development. Under this method new development funds the expansion of facilities at the standards used for the master facility plan.
System Plan Method
This method calculates the fee based on the ratio of the value of existing facilities plus the cost of planned facilities divided by demand from existing plus new development:
Value of Existing Facilities + Cost of Planned Facilities = $/unit of demand Existing + New Development Demand
This method is useful when planned facilities need to be analyzed as part of a system that benefits both existing and new development. It is difficult, for example, to allocate a new fire station solely to new development when that station will operate as part of an integrated system of fire stations that work together to achieve the desired level of service.
Police substations, civic centers, and regional parks are examples of similar facilities.
The system plan method ensures that new development does not pay for existing deficiencies. Often, facility standards based on policies such as those found in General Plans are higher than existing facility standards. This method enables the calculation of the existing deficiency required to bring existing development up to the policy - based standard. The local agency must secure non-fee funding for that portion of planned facilities, required to correct the deficiency, to ensure that new development receives the level of service funded by the impact fee.
Calculating the Fee Schedule
At its simplest, the fee schedule uses the cost per unit of demand discussed in the last subsection to generate the fee schedule. This unit cost is multiplied by the demand associated with a new development project to calculate the fee for that project. Th e fee schedule uses different demand measures by land use category to provide a reasonable relationship between the type of development and the amount of the fee. We are familiar with a wide range of methods for identifying appropriate land use categories and demand measures depending on the particular study.
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Related Approach Issues
Funding and Financing Strategies
In our experience, one of the most common problems with impact fee programs and with many CIPs is that the program or plan is not financially constrained to anticipated revenues. The result is a “wish list” of projects that generate community expectations that often cannot be fulfilled. Our approach is to integrate the impact fee program into the local agency’s existing CIPs while encouraging those plans to be financially constrained to available resources. We clearly state the cost of correcting existing d eficiencies, if any, to document the relationship between the fee program and the need for additional non-fee funding.
We can also address one of the most significant drawbacks of an impact fee program – the inability to support conventional public debt financing, so projects can be built before all fee revenues have been received. In collaboration with financial advisors and underwriters, we have developed specific underwriting criteria so that fees can be used to pay back borrowing if another source of credit exists. Typically, this approach involves the use of Certificates of Participation or revenue bonds that are calib rated so that they can be fully repaid using impact fee revenues.
Economic Development Concerns
The development community often is concerned that fees and other exactions will become too high for development to be financially feasible under current market conditions. Local agencies have several strategies to address this concern, including:
▪ Conducting an analysis of the total burden placed on development, by exactions, to see if feasibility may be compromised by the proposed fees;
▪ Gathering similar data on the total fee burden imposed by neighboring or competing jurisdictions; ▪ Developing a plan for phasing in the fees over several years to enable the real estate market to adjust; ▪ Providing options for developers to finance impact fees through assessment s and other types of financing districts; and
▪ Imposing less than the maximum justified fee.
If less than the maximum justified fee is imposed, we will work with staff to identify alternative revenues sources for the CIP. The CIP should remain financially feasible to maintain realistic expectations among developers, policy - makers, and the public.
Stakeholder Participation
Stakeholder participation throughout the study supports a successful adoption process. Our approach is to create consensus first, around the need for facilities based on agreed upon facility standards. Second, we seek consensus around a feasible funding strategy for these needs, leading to an appropriate role for impact fees.
Gaining consensus among various groups requires a balanced discussion of both economic development and community service objectives. Often, our approach includes formation of an advisory committee to promote outreach to and input from the development commu nity and other stakeholders. We have extensive experience facilitating meetings to explain the program and gain input.
Program Implementation
Fee programs require a certain level of administrative support for successful implementation. Our final report will include recommendations for appropriate procedures, such as:
▪ Regularly updating development forecasts;
▪ Regularly updating fees for capital project cost inflation; ▪ Regularly updating capital facility needs based on changing demands; ▪ Developing procedures for developer credits and reimbursements; and ▪ Including an administrative charge in the fee program.
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Scope of Work
Willdan will work with the City to update its impact fees consistent with the Mitigation Fee Act and other relevant laws.
We want to ensure that our scope of services is responsive to the City’s needs and specific local circumstances. We will work with the City to revise our proposed scope based on input prior to approval of a contract, and as needed during the course of the study.
Task 1 - Review Applicable City Docs
Sub-Task 1.1: Identify Policy Issues & Review Applicable City Documents Objective: Identify and discuss potential policy issues raised by the study. Kick-off meeting with staff to review data needs, policy issues, and schedule.
Description: Review agency documents related to existing capital planning policies and funding programs including existing impact fees. Bring policy issues to City staff’s attention, as appropriate, during the project and seek guidance prior to proceeding. Potential policy issues include:
▪ Changes in implementation resulting from AB 602;
▪ Changes in approach and nexus findings necessary to comply with AB 602; ▪ Potential new impact fees for consideration
▪ Adequacy of General Plan , the City’s 2021-2029 sixth cycle Housing Element, and other public facility planning policies (e.g., level of service standards); impact fee ordinances and resolutions, and prior nexus studies;
▪ Master Plans, including
o Water, Wastewater, & Storm Drain
o Parks
o Recycled Water
o ATP Bicycle & Pedestrian
o Other Master Plans in progress
▪ Types of facilities to be funded by each fee;
▪ Land use categories for imposition of fees;
▪ Nexus approach to determining facility standards;
▪ Nexus approach to allocating cost burden among land uses, including need for separate fee zones;
▪ Potential alternative funding sources, if needed;
▪ Funding existing deficiencies, if identified; and
▪ Implementation concerns and strategies.
Action: (1) Information requests; and (2) revised project scope and schedule (if needed).
Task 2 – Findings and Fees
Sub-Task 2.1: Identify Existing Development and Future Growth Objective: Willdan will provide sufficient information and the necessary findings to help the City determine a full slate of impact fees based on the City’s proposed infrastructure requirements, General Plan growth, and 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. (1) Identify estimates of existing levels of development; and (2) identify a projection of future growth consistent with current planning policy.
We will work with City staff to determine other supporting infrastructure, multi -modal travel, ITS, or other operational services that could potentially and justifiably be included in the fee program to ensure the costs of such supporting infrastructure are paid by development.
Willdan shall provide recommendations regarding changes to existing fee structures and/or newly proposed fees and fee structures, including transportation, Police and Fire services, and others as necessary. We will research and provide a summary of development impact fees from similar California cities and others in Kings County.
Fees shall be calculated to provide for all services needed to support growth based on forecasts for development over a twenty-year period.
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Description: Identify base year for estimating existing levels of development and for calculating facility standards based on existing facility inventories (see Task 3). Include entitled development that would be exempt from the fee program.
Consult with City staff to identify growth projections to a defined long -range planning horizon (10 to 30 years). Projections provide a basis for determining the facilities needed to accommodate growth (see Task 4). Consider projections from regional metropolitan planning agencies and other available sources - City staff to provide estimates and projections by zone if needed.
Develop approach for converting land use data to measure facility demand. For example, identify population and employment density factors to convert population and employment estimates to dwelling units and building square footage. Select appropriate approach for each impact fee based on:
▪ Available local data on facility demand by land use category; ▪ Approaches used by other agencies; and
▪ Support for other agency policy objectives.
Changes to estimates and projections during subsequent tasks could cause unanticipated effort and require an amendment to the scope of services and budget. Obtain approval of estimates and projections from City staff prior to proceeding.
Sub-Task 2.2: Determine Facility Standards
Note: Conduct Tasks 3, 4, and 5 separately for each intended facility and fee type. Conduct tasks concurrently because of the effect of facility standards (Task 3), facility needs (Task 4), and alternative funding (Task 5) on the fee calculation.
Objective: Determine standards to identify facilities required to accommodate growth.
Description: Identify and evaluate possible facility standards depending upon the facility type, current facility inventory data, and available facility planning documents. Consider use of: (1) adopted policy standards (e.g., General Plan, master facility plans); (2) s tandards derived from existing facility inventories; or (3) standards derived from a list of planned facility projects. City staff to provide policies, inventories, and project lists. Willdan will work with the City to identify additional cost s that might be eligible for funding by the DIF.
Sub-Task 2.3: Determine Facilities Needs and Costs
Objective: Identify the type, amount and cost of facilities required to accommodate growth and correct deficiencies, if any.
Description: Quantify total planned facilities based on growth projection from Task 2 and facility standards from Task 3. Express planned facilities in general quantities such as acres of parkland, or as a specific list of capital projects from a master facility plan.
Location of planned facilities may or may not be specified. If only a general description of planned facilities is available through the planning horizon, City staff to provide a list of specific capital projects for use of fee revenues during the short term (e.g., five years).
Distinguish between: (1) facilities needed to serve growth (that can be funded by impact fees); and (2) facilities needed to correct existing deficiencies (that cannot be funded by impact fees). Use one of three cost allocation methods (existing inventory, system plan, or planned facilities).
Gather planning-level data on new facilities costs based on lump sum project cost estimates, or unit costs and project quantities (acres, building square feet, lane miles, etc.). Consider recent City experience, local market data such as land transactions, and consultant team experience from prior projects. Inflate older cost estimates to base year using appropriate cost indices.
The revised facility costs will form the basis of the capital improvement program needed for compliance with AB 602.
This scope of work does not include additional engineering analysis , including traffic engineering, to identify total facility needs, existing deficiencies, or cost estimates. Any such engineering/design work can be provided under a separate contract with Willdan Engineering or a third party. However, Willdan can use rough descriptions and comparables to calculate a reasonable cost estimate sufficient for use in the DIF study.
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Sub-Task 2.4: Identify Funding and Financing Alternatives Objective: Determine the extent of alternative (non-fee) funding available for new facilities.
Description: If impact fees are going to fund a capital project only partially , the Mitigation Fee Act requires the agency report on the anticipated source and timing of the additional funding every five years. There are two types of alternative funding sources that we will identify:
1. Funding from non-impact fee sources to correct existing deficiencies; and
2. Funding from new development other than impact fees that must be credited against new development’s impact fee contributions, possibly including taxes paid to finance facilities.
Identify anticipated alternative funding based on information from City staff or note that funds are still to be identified based on a list of probable funding alternatives. If fees will fund debt service include financing costs in the total cost of facilities.
Assume facilities to be funded predominantly on a pay -as-you-go basis. Scope does not include a cash flow analysis to analyze effect of timing of fee revenues on financing costs.
Sub-Task 2.5: Comparison and Feasibility Analysis
Objective: Provide a comparison of the current and proposed impact fees to those of comparable/surrounding jurisdictions in Kings County and an assessment of the effect of fees on development feasibility .
Description: Willdan will compare a total of four Kings County jurisdictions to be selected by the City. Willdan will also provide an assessment of the effect of the fees on project feasibility, typically using a ratio calculation to development value compared to industry benchmarks.
Typically, Willdan prepares an analysis of fees charged to a series of prototype developments (such as residential, retail, etc .) to provide an “apples to apples” comparison, but the exact methodology will be determined in consultation with the City. This comparison will be limited to four other jurisdictions.
Task 3 - Meetings
Sub-Task 3.1: Meetings
Objective: The project manager or other necessary Willdan staff will attend project meetings. A member of the Impact Fee project team will attend up to five (5) in-person meetings and presentations throughout the City’s engagement. Phone conferences are not considered meetings for the purposes of this scope.
Willdan will attend the following meetings:
▪ Kick off meeting between project manager and City staff to review objectives of study, agree to methodology, and exchange information with City staff.
▪ Review findings with City staff. The project team will provide information supporting findings to date and proposed fees.
▪ Two stakeholder meetings with groups such as the local Building Industry Association or other groups to explain infrastructure needs and to seek market feasibility Input. ▪ Willdan will attend a City Council meeting to present the draft Nexus Study and Fee Updates where we will discuss methodology & findings, provide a formal presentation, answer questions, and collect input to prepare the final draft.
Optional: Optional stakeholder and Council meetings may be requested by the City.
Task 4 – Draft Development Impact Fee Reports
Sub-Task 4.1: Calculate Fees and Prepare Draft Report
Objective: Provide technically defensible fee report that comprehensively documents project assumptions, methodologies, and results.
Description: Generate fee schedule to apportion facility costs to individual development projects. Use facility costs per unit of demand multiplied by demand by land use category based on data developed in prior tasks.
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Prepare draft report tables for City staff to review, that document each step of the analysis, including schedule of maximum justified fees by facility type land use category and all other requirements of the Mitigation Fee Act.
Following one (1) round of comments from City staff on the quantitative analysis and fee schedules, prepare administrative draft report. Following one (1) round of comments on administrative draft, prepare public draft for presentation to interested parties, the public and elected officials. This public review draft will be presented and public stakeholder meetings and at a Council informational session.
Action: If necessary, w e will provide up to two (2) bound copies of the draft report, one (1) unbound copy, one (1) Microsoft Word copy; and up to two (2) bound copies of the final report.
Sub-Task 4.2: Prepare Impact Fee Schedule Calculation Tool Objective: Provide interactive tool that will ensure predictable and intuitive fees that are easily accessible and understandable to customers interested in calculating fees on their own for a particular type of project.
Description: Create impact fee calculator in Microsoft Excel that can be used by City staff and developers to calculate impact fees associated with a development project. The tool will have an input page that allows a user to identify project characteristics that drive the fee calculation. Results will be displayed by impact fee category and will be summarized in terms of the total amount due.
Deliverables: Microsoft Excel impact fee calculator model.
Task 5 – Report Deliverables
Sub-Task 5.1: Final Report
Objective: Willdan will prepare the draft and final reports to submit to the City, which will include information, methodology, findings, and recommendations.
Prepare final report, if necessary, based on comments received on the public draft report. If requested, post the report on our website for public access. Note that as of January 2022, the Nexus study is adopted separately from the fees, and with a 30-day notice.
Fees will be calculated for residential land use in compliance with AB 602.
Provide legal counsel with copies of fee resolutions and ordinances used by other jurisdictions.
Specifically, Willdan shall prepare a report containing, but not limited to, the following:
▪ Background Information
▪ Description of overall methodology
▪ Supporting justification
▪ Recommended Development Impact Fees
▪ Recommended adjustments to the Municipal Code provisions for Development Impact Fees ▪ Purpose of fees
▪ Identify how fees will be used.
▪ Analysis & calculations that provide legal nexus between recommended fee and the impact created by new development.
▪ The relationship between the fee’s use and the type of project on which it would be imposed. ▪ The need for any additional facilities and the type of project on which the fee would be imposed. ▪ The amount of the fee and the cost of the facility (or portion of the facility) attributable to new development.
▪ Summarize key results and findings, explain the methodology used and document compliance with the requirements of AB 1600.
▪ Recommended methodologies for annual adjustments to DIF’s over time, to keep up with cost escalation.
▪ Any additional matters that City staff should be made aware of.
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Staff Support
To complete our tasks , we will need the cooperation of City of Hanford staff. We suggest that the City assign a key individual to represent the City as the project manager who can function as our primary contact. We anticipate that the City’s project manager will:
▪ Coordinate responses to requests for information;
▪ Coordinate review of work products; and
▪ Help resolve policy issues.
Willdan will rely on the validity and accuracy of the City’s data and documentation to complete the analysis. Willdan will rely on the data as being accurate without performing an independent verification of accuracy and will not be responsible for any errors that result from inaccurate data provided by the client or a third party.
Project Disclaimer
The City of Hanford further represents, acknowledges, and agrees that:
(i) The City uses the services of one or more municipal advisors registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) to advise it in connection with municipal financial products and the issuance of municipal securities;
(ii) The City is not looking to Willdan to provide, and City shall not otherwise request or require Willdan to provide, any advice or recommendations with respect to municipal financial products or the issuance of municipal securities (including any advice or recommendations with respect to the structure, timing, terms, and other similar matters concerning such financial products or issues);
(iii) The provisions of this proposal and the services to be provided hereunder as outlined in the scope of services are not intended (and shall not be construed) to constitute or include any municipal advisory services within the meaning of Section 15B of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the rules and regulations adopted thereunder;
(iv) For the avoidance of doubt and without limiting the foregoing, in connection with any revenue projections, cash - flow analyses, feasibility studies and/or other analyses Willdan may provide the City with respect to financial, economic or other matters relating to a prospective, new or existing issuance of municipal securities of the City, (A) any such projections, studies and analyses shall be based upon assumptions, opinions or views (including, without limitation, any assumptions related to revenue growth) established by the City, in conjunction with such of its municipal, financial, legal and other advisers as it deems appropriate; and (B) under no circumstances shall Willdan be asked to provide, nor shall it provide, any advice or recommendations or subjective assumptions, opinions or views with respect to the actual or proposed structure, terms, timing, pricing or other similar matters with respect to any municipal financial products or municipal securities issuances, including any revisions or amendments thereto; and
(v) Notwithstanding all of the foregoing, the City recognizes that interpretive guidance regarding municipal advisory activities is currently quite limited and is likely to evolve and develop during the term of the potential engagement and, to that end, the City will work with Willdan throughout the term of the potential Agreement to ensure that the Agreement and the services to be provided by Willdan hereunder, is interpreted by the parties, and if necessary amended, in a manner intended to ensure that the City is not asking Willdan to provide, and Willdan is not in fact providing or required to provide, any municipal advisory services.
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Quality Control Procedures
Project Management Approach
At Willdan, we utilize a Project Management Process/Approach that ensures projects are completed on time, within budget and most importantly yield results that match our clients’ expectations. We will document discussions leading to important policy decisi ons and/or the choice of critical assumptions used in constructing the analysis and model.
Following key stakeholder discussions, we will schedule a call to summarize findings and direction with City staff, to make certain that we are in agreement with stated objectives, and that feedback is incorporated as appropriate.
Through the process of providing regular updates and conducting status conference calls, potential issues will be highlighted, discussed, and resolved. Any deviances from the project timeline will be identified and plans will be developed for course correc tions. If necessary, changes in approach or strategy will be discussed with City staff, to meet the needs of the City of Hanford. In doing this, we will ensure the project stays on track and evolves, based upon current thinking and outside dynamics.
Project Management
Define the
Project
Plan
the Project
Manage
the Project
Review the
Project
Communicate
the Project
▪ Identify the project
scope, set
objectives, list
potential
constraints,
document
assumptions.
▪ Define a course of
action and develop
an effective
communication
plan.
▪ Provide a forum for
applying the team’s
collective expertise
to solving difficult
analytical issues
that arise in
complex projects.
▪ Collaborate with
the project team
and client staff and
agree upon timeline
to meet the
estimated project
timeline.
▪ Assign workload
functions to
appropriately
qualified staff to
ensure milestones
are met, on time.
▪ Pre-schedule
quality control
meetings with
project team to
maintain the
progressive motion
of the project.
▪ Manage the
execution of the
project.
▪ Direct existing and
upcoming project
tasks.
▪ Control and
monitor work in
progress.
▪ Provide feedback
to client and
project team.
▪ Identify and
resolve deviances
from project
timeline.
▪ Review all work
product and
deliverables.
▪ Utilize structured
quality assurance
process involving
up to three levels
of review at the
peer level, project
manager level.
▪ Procure executive
officer level review.
▪ Communicate with
the client regarding
work status and
progress.
▪ Ensure client is in
receipt of regular
status updates.
▪ Schedule regular
conference calls to
touch base.
▪ Inform client of
roadblocks, work
outside of projected
scope.
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Quality Assurance / Quality Control Process
Our quality control program is incorporated as a required element of Willdan’s day -to-day activities. There are three levels of reviews incorporated for our deliverables:
1) Peer review;
2) Project Manager review; and
3) Final quality assurance
manager review.
Peer reviews involve one analyst
reviewing the work of another,
while project manager reviews
are conducted prior to delivery to
the quality assurance manager.
The quality assurance manager
then performs a final review. This
assures that our final product has
been thoroughly evaluated for
potential errors; thus, providing
quality client deliverables, and
high levels of integrity and outcomes.
The primary mission of our quality control plan is to provide staff with the technical and managerial expertise to plan, organize, implement, and control the overall quality effort, thereby ensuring the completion of a quality project within the time and budget established.
Quality Assurance Goals
Goal Lead Task
Quality Assurance /
Control Process James Edison
▪ Establish a set of planned and systematic actions for maintaining a high level of quality in the professional services performed; Emphasize quality in every phase of work;
▪ Ensure efficient use of resources;
▪ Establish a consistent and uniform approach to the services performed; and
▪ Implement appropriate quality control measures for each work task of the project.
Quality Control Plan James Edison;
Carlos Villarreal
▪ Contract deliverables;
▪ Specific quality control procedures;
▪ Special quality control emphasis;
▪ Budget and manpower requirements;
▪ Overall project schedule and budget; and
▪ Project documentation requirements.
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C. Staff Qualifications and Experience
Key Staff Members
Our management and supervision philosophy for the project team is very simple: s taff every position in sufficient numbers with experienced personnel to deliver a superior product and convey results to decision makers in meetings, on time and on budget.
With that philosophy in mind, we have selected experienced professionals for the City’s engagement. We are confident that our team possesses the depth of experience that will successfully fulfill the desired work performance.
City of Hanford | Project Team
Key Team Member Project Role Responsibility to the Engagement James Edison, JD, MPP
Managing Principal Principal-in-Charge
▪ Ensure client satisfaction, flow of communication, and management of the project
▪ Technical guidance
▪ Project oversight
▪ Quality assurance & control, and
▪ Meeting and presentation attendance
Carlos Villarreal, MPP
Principal Consultant
Project Manager
▪ Collect, interpret, and disseminate key data
▪ Day to day contact
▪ Production of key elements of the analyses
▪ Model development
▪ Report preparation, and
▪ Meeting and presentation attendance
Proven Professionals
The Team’s quality is often as important as the consulting firm’s reputation. Willdan is known for its personal, customized service. Our team will work with the City’s professional staff to provide long‐term service, that is our prime goal.
Community Investment
Much of our success in developing impactful programs and studies is due to our experiences in meeting with citizen / stakeholder groups and elected officials. Our ability to explain technical information in a concise, understandable manner is a fundamental reason for our high degree of success. Willdan staff takes the time to include and inform the Community.
Project Availability
Willdan’s Financial Consulting Services group is composed of a team of over 20 senior-level professional consultants.
While each member of the project team currently has work in progress with other clients, the workload is at a manageable level with suffic ient capacity to meet the needs of the City specific to the schedule and budget for this engagement.
Sub-Consultants
Due to the nature of the requested services and Willdan’s vast experience with the proposed scope of work, Willdan will not employ, contract with, or use the services of any subconsultants at any point during this engagement and therefore will not have any subconsultant mark-ups.
Resumes
Resumes for Willdan’s project team are presented on the following pages.
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Education
Juris Doctorate,
University of
California, Berkeley ,
School of Law
Master of Public
Policy, Goldman
School of Public
Policy, University of
California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts,
magna cum laude,
Harvard University
Professional
Registrations
Member of State Bar,
California
Affiliations
Council of
Development Finance
Agencies
CFA Society of
San Francisco
Congress for the
New Urbanism
Urban Land Institute
Seaside Institute
International Economic
Development Council
26 Years’ Experience
James Edison, JD, MPP
Principal-in-Charge
Mr. James Edison specializes in the nexus between public and private, with expertise in public - private partnerships, and the benefits of economic development to municipalities and state, provincial, regional, and national governments. He possesses deep exp ertise in land use economics, with a specialty in finance and implementation, including fiscal impact and the public and private financing of infrastructure and development projects, both in the U.S. and internationally. Mr. Edison’s public -sector experie nce includes local and regional economic impact studies; fiscal impact evaluations; new government formation strategies; and the creation of impact fees, assessments, and special taxes to fund infrastructure and public facilities. He has conducted numerous evaluations of the economic and fiscal impact of specific plans and consulted on a wide variety of land use planning topics related to co mmunity revitalization and the economic and fiscal impacts of development.
As a former bond attorney, Mr. Edison understands the legal underpinnings and technical requirements of public financing instruments and has advised both public and private clients on the use of individual instruments, and the interaction between those ins truments and the needs of developers and project finance.
Related Experience
City of Pismo Beach, CA – Development Impact Fee Update: Mr. Edison served in the role of principal-in-charge of an update to the City ’s impact fee program. The program included the following facilities: police, fire protection, park and recreation improvements, water system improvements, wastewater, traffic, and general government/administrative facilities. Prior to fee program adoption, a stakeholder meeting was held to inform the public about the project, and to solicit feedback from the development community.
County of Riverside, CA – Comprehensive Impact Fee Update : Mr. Edison led the effort to establish a comprehensive fee program for the County, including facilities fees for fire, police, parks, criminal justice, libraries, and traffic. He prepared the technical and analytical documents necessary to calculate the fee and establish the necessary nexus to collect it, as well as presented the fees during public hearings to the County Board of Supervisors. Furthermore, Mr.
Edison is currently leading an update to the County’s development impact fees for 2030.
City of Murrieta, CA – Master Facilities Plan and Development Impact Fee Calculation Report Update: Mr. Edison served as the principal -in-charge of the City’s study to update their Master Facilities Plan and Development Impact Fee Calculation Report, to ensure that new development pays the capital costs associated with growth.
City of Fillmore, CA – North Fillmore Specific Plan Nexus Study: Mr. Edison is currently assisting the City with an analysis of development impact fees needed to finance public facilities necessary for the development of the North Filmore Specific Plan. Public facilities included in this analysis include water, sewer systems, recycled water, and streets.
City of Morgan Hill, CA – Development Impact Fee Update : Mr. Edison served as principal - in-charge of an update to the City’s existing nexus study, which included general government, fire, police, parks and recreation, library , and storm drain fee categories. The project scope included stakeholder outreach.
City of Alameda, CA – Comprehensive Impact Fee Update : Mr. Edison led the Willdan team that updated the City of Alamed a’s impact fee programs , as well as created a separate impact fee program for Alameda Point, the former Alameda Naval Air Station.
City of Santa Clara, CA – Parks Fee Update: Mr. Edison served as principal -in-charge of the City’s park impact fee update. This project included a demographic analysis and estimation of the cost of acquiring and improving public park land.
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Education
Master of Public
Policy, Goldman
School of Public
Policy, University of
California, Berkeley
Bachelor of Arts,
Geography, University
of California, Los
Angeles; Minor in
Public Policy and
Urban Planning
Areas of Expertise
Fiscal Impact Analyses
Development Impact
Fees
Public Facilities
Financing Plans
GIS Analysis
17 Years’ Experience
Carlos Villarreal, MPP
Project Manager
Mr. Carlos Villarreal, a Financial Consulting Group Principal Consultant, is proposed to serve in the role of project manager due to his experience documenting nexus findings for development impact fees, preparing capital improvement plans, facilitating stakeholder involvement, and analyzing the economic impacts of fee programs. He has supported adoption of fee programs funding a variety of facility types.
Related Experience
County of Riverside, CA – Comprehensive Impact Fee Update : Mr. Villarreal served as the lead analyst in the effort to establish a comprehensive fee program for the County, including facilities fees for fire, police, parks, criminal justice, libraries , and traffic. He assisted in the preparation of the technical and analytical documents necessary to calculate the fee s and establish the necessary nexus. Mr. Villarreal is once again serving on the project team to update the County’s impact fees through 2030.
City of Pismo Beach, CA – Development Impact Fee Update: Mr. Villarreal served in the role of project manager for the City’s impact fee project. The program included: police, fire protection, park and recreation improvements, water system improvements, wastewater, traffic, and general government/administrative facilities. Prior to fee program adoption, a stakeholder meeting was held to inform the public about the project, and to solicit feedback from the development community.
City of Carpinteria, CA – Development Impact Fee Update: Mr. Villarreal served in the role of lead analyst to update the City of Carpinteria’s impact fees, which included highways and bridges, streets and thoroughfares, traffic control, parking, storm drain, general government, aquatic, park and recreation, and open space. The City has engaged Willdan again to update their impact fees and Mr. Villarreal is serving in the role of project manager.
City of McFarland, CA – Impact Fee Study Update: Mr. Villarreal served as project manager updating the City’s development impact fee program. The study comprehensively updated the City’s fee program, incorporating new facility master planning and infrastructure costs necessary to facilitate expected development in the City through 2040. The study included the following facility fee categories: general government, law enforcement, park and recreation, fire protection, water, sewer, storm drain, and traffic. The fees were adopted by the City Council in 2020.
County of San Benito, CA – Comprehensive Impact Fee Study : As project manager, Mr.
Villarreal assisted the County with the preparation of an updated and expanded impact fee program. The study included updates to the following fees: capital improvements, r oad equipment, fire mitigation, and park and recreation.
City of Soledad, CA – Development Impact Fee Study Update : Mr. Villarreal managed the update of the City’s impact fee program, specifically changes in demographics, growth projections, project costs, and facility standards. In particular, the City had to revise its capital facilities needs to accommodate a much lower amount of growth than what was projected before 2007. The resulting fees funded new development’s share of planned facilities, while not overburdening development with unnecessary costs.
City of Morgan Hill, CA – Development Impact Fee Update : Mr. Villarreal served as lead analyst assisting with an update to the City’s existing nexus study, including general government, fire, police, parks and recreation, library, and storm drain fee categories. The project scope included stakeholder outreach. The City engaged Willdan again to update the study and Mr.
Villarreal served in the role of project manager.
City of Oroville, CA – Impact Fee Study Update: Mr. Villarreal served as project manager for a study updating the City’s development impact fee program, including parks, l aw enforcement, general government, fire suppression, and traffic facilities. The fee program was adopted by the City Council in 2015. The City engaged Willdan again to update the 2015 study, and Mr. Villarreal served in the role of project manager.
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D. Related Experience
Firm Profile
Willdan Financial Services is an operating division
within Willdan Group, Inc. (WGI), which was founded in
1964 as an engineering firm working with local
governments. Today, WGI is a publicly traded company
(WLDN). WGI, through its divisions, provides
professional technical and consulting services that
ensure the quality, value and security of our nation’s
infrastructure, systems, facilities, and environment. The firm has pursued two primary service objectives since
its inception —ensuring the success of its clients and enhancing its surrounding communities.
A financially stable company, Willdan has approximately 1,500 employees working in more than a dozen states
across the U.S. Our employees include a number of
nationally recognized Subject Matter Experts for all
areas related to the broadest definition of connected
communities—including a team who will be
committed to contribut e their expertise throughout
the duration of the City of Hanford ’s Development
Impact Fee Study engagement.
Willdan has solved economic, engineering and energy
challenges for local communities and delivered industry- leading solutions that have transformed government
and commerce. Today, we are leading our clients into a future accelerated by a change in resources, infrastructure, technology, regulations, and industry trends.
Willdan Financial Services
Established on June 24, 1988, Willdan Financial Services, is a national firm and is one of the largest public sector economic and financial analysis consulting firms in the United States. Since that time, we have helped over 800 public agencies successfully address a broad range of infrastructure challenges.
Our staff of nearly 80 professionals support our clients by conducting year -round workshops and on -site training to assist them in keeping current with the latest developments in our areas of expertise.
Willdan assists local public agencies by providing the following services:
Willdan Financial Services
Services
▪ User fee studies;
▪ Cost allocation studies;
▪ Utility rate and cost of service studies;
▪ Real estate economic analysis;
▪ Feasibility studies;
▪ Municipal Advisory;
▪ Arbitrage and Continuing Disclosure Services;
▪ Economic development strategic plans;
▪ Development impact fee establishment and
analysis;
▪ District Administration Services;
▪ Property tax audits;
▪ Tax increment finance district formation and
amendment;
▪ Housing development and implementation
strategies;
▪ Debt issuance support; and
▪ Long-term financial plans and cash flow modeling.
In the past five years Willdan has conducted
over 125 Impact Fee Studies
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Recent Studies
Listed below, is an abbreviated list of the public agencies in which similar services are currently in progress, or have been completed, in the previous five years by the project team included within this submission.
Willdan Financial Services
Development Impact Fee Experience
Partial Client List
City of Alameda, CA City of Parkland, FL
City of Antioch, CA City of Petaluma, CA
City of Arcadia, CA City of Pismo Beach, CA
City of Artesia, CA City of Pittsburg, CA
City of Bakersfield, CA City of Pleasant Hill, CA
City of Banning, CA City of Pomona, CA
City of Bell Gardens, CA City of Rancho Mirage, CA
City of Bellflower, CA City of Redwood City, CA
City of Brea, CA City of Rialto, CA
City of Calexico, CA City of Richmond, CA
City of Calimesa, CA City of Rio Rancho, NM
City of Carpinteria, CA City of Riverbank, CA
City of Chino Hills, CA City of Rolling Hills Estates, CA City of Clovis, CA City of Rosemead, CA
City of Coachella, CA City of San Carlos, CA
City of Commerce, CA City of San Fernando, CA
City of Compton, CA City of San Jacinto, CA
City of Corona, CA City of San Marcos, CA
City of Covina, CA City of San Ramon, CA
City of Cudahy, CA City of Santa Clara, CA
City of Dixon, CA City of Sebastopol, CA
City of Dublin, CA City of Selma, CA
City of El Monte, CA City of Sierra Madre, CA
City of El Segundo, CA City of Soledad, CA
City of Emeryville, CA City of South Gate, CA
City of Fillmore, CA City of South San Francisco, CA
City of Fountain Valley, CA City of St. Helena, CA
City of Fremont, CA City of Tehachapi, CA
City of Garden Grove, CA City of Thousand Oaks, CA
City of Gilroy, CA City of Tracy, CA
City of Gonzales, CA City of Upland, CA
City of Goose Creek, SC City of Visalia, CA
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Development Impact Fee Experience
Partial Client List
City of Guadalupe, CA City of Wasco, CA
City of Greenfield, CA Coachella Valley Association of Governments, CA City of Grover Beach, CA Contra Costa Fire Protection District, CA City of Hawthorne, CA County of Clay, FL
City of Healdsburg, CA County of Kern, CA
City of Hercules, CA County of Kings, CA
City of Hollister, CA County of Los Angeles, CA
City of Huntington Beach, CA County of Madera, CA
City of Huntington Park, CA County of Merced, CA
City of Indian Wells, CA County of Placer, CA
City of Irwindale, CA County of Riverside, CA
City of Kingsburg, CA County of Sacramento, CA
City of La Mesa, CA County of San Benito, CA
City of La Verne, CA County of San Diego, CA
City of Las Cruces, NM County of San Joaquin, CA
City of Lake Elsinore, CA County of San Luis Obispo, CA City of Lake Forest, CA County of Santa Barbara, CA
City of Lancaster, CA County of Solano, CA
City of Lawndale, CA County of Sonoma, CA
City of Livermore, CA County of Stanislaus, CA
City of Long Beach, CA County of Tulare, CA
City of McFarland, CA County of Yolo, CA
City of Madera, CA East Contra Costa Fire Protection District, CA City of Manteca, CA Kern Council of Governments, CA
City of Menifee, CA Nevada County Consolidated Fire District, CA City of Moreno Valley, CA Rodeo-Hercules Fire Protection District, CA City of Morgan Hill, CA San Gorgonio Memorial Healthcare District, CA City of Mountain View, CA Stanislaus Council of Governments, CA City of Murrieta, CA Tehachapi Valley Rec. & Park District, CA City of Newport Beach, CA Town of Mead, CO
City of Oroville, CA Town of Windsor, CA
City of Pacifica, CA Tulare County Association of Governments, CA City of Patterson, CA Village of Taos Ski Valley, NM
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References
Provided below are client references for projects completed by Willdan and the project team members proposed herein, which demonstrates our ability to provide the requested services. We are proud of our reputation for customer service and encourage you to contact our past clients regarding our commitment to excellenc e.
City of Fillmore, CA
Development Impact Fee Update
The City of Fillmore charges a wide range of development impact fees to new development. The City sought to comprehensively update its impact fee program for potential changes in demographics, growth projections, project costs and facility standards. The resulting fees funded new development’s share of planned facilities, while not overburdening development with unnecessary costs. Willdan developed a technically defensible fee justification based on the reasonable relationship and deferential review standards; provided a sched ule of maximum -justified fees by land use category; engaged stakeholders to facilitate public support for the impact fee; and provided comprehensive documentation of all assumptions, methodologies, and results.
Client Contact: Kevin McSweeney, Planning and Community Development Director 250 Central Avenue, Fillmore, CA 93015
Tel #: (805) 834-1084 | Email: [email protected] Project Fees: $34,800 Project Dates: September 2017 – March 2019
County of Stanislaus, CA
Public Facility Inflationary Update
Willdan has a long-standing relationship with the County of Stanislaus. We recently revised the Public Facilities Impact Fee Update report to include an accessory dwelling unit land use category. In 2016, we assisted the County with an update to the existing impact fee program. The program is made up of a range of fee categories including animal control, behavioral health, criminal justice, detention, emer gency services, health, library, park, sheriff patrol and investigation, and countywide information technology facilities. Fees are collected on new development countywide, including incorporated municipalities within the County, which include the Cities o f Ceres, Hughson, Modesto, Newman, Oakdale, Patterson, Riverbank, Turlock and Waterford. The study also includes a Regional Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF), which is currently being updated for the County. Considerable stakeholder outreach was an integral component of this project.
Willdan also previously completed an update to the County’s Region Transportation Impact Fee (RTIF) in 2020, and a comprehensive update of their Public Facilities Impact Fees (PFF) in 2018.
Client Contact: Keith Boggs, Former Assistant Executive Officer (Retired) 1010 10th Street, Suite 6800, Modesto, CA 92354
Tel #: (209) 652-1514 | Email: [email protected]
Project Fees: $73,750 Project Dates: October 2016 – Current City of Pismo Beach, CA
Development Impact Fee Study
Willdan assisted the City of Pismo Beach with an update to their impact fee program. The program included the following facilities: police, fire protection, park and recreation improvements, water system improvements, wastewater, traffic, and general government/administrative facilities. This project was warranted due to the amount of time that had elapsed since the prior update, coupled with the adoption of new and revised public facility master plans that complemented the updated impact fees.
Prior to fee program adoption, Willdan held a stakeholder meeting to inform the public about the project, and to solicit feedback from the development community.
Client Contact: Nadia Feeser, Administrative Services Director 760 Mattie Road, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Tel #: (805) 773-7010 | Email: [email protected]
Project Fees: $73,870 Project Dates: April 2018 – August 2023
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E. Project Timeline
Willdan understands time is of the essence for the City to begin this engagement. Typically, an impact fee study requires approximately six to seven months from notice to proceed to adoption. The proposed schedule can only be met with the cooperation of City staff. Delays in responding to our requests for data and review will result in corresponding delays to the project schedule. If that is the case, we will notify the City immediately of the possible impact on the schedule.
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F. Proposed Fee Structure and Schedules
As requested within the RFP, our proposed fee structure an d schedule has been submitted separately on BidNet where indicated.
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G. Conflict of Interest
Willdan Financial Services does not have any financial, business, or other relationship with the City o r any member of City staff that may impact the outcome of the project, nor are there any clients who may have a financial interest in the outcome of the project.
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Required Forms
Attachment 1: Non-Collusion Affidavit
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Attachment 2: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Certificate
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Attachment 3: EEO Compliance Certificate
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Attachment 4: Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance Certificate
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Attachment 5: CA Ownership Disclosure for Contractors and Consultants
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Attachment 6: Drug-Free Workplace Certification
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Attachment 7: Iran Contracting Act Certification
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Attachment 8: California Levine Act Statement
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www.willdan.com
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June 18, 2024
Ms. Lisa Valenica
Purchasing Agent
City of Hanford
319 N Douty Street
Hanford, CA 93230
Re: Proposal to Conduct a Comprehensive Deve lopment Impact Fee Study for the City of Hanford
Dear Ms. Valencia;
Willdan Financial Services (“Willdan”) is pleased to present the following cost proposal to the City of Hanford (“City”) to conduct a Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study.
This submission reflects our understanding of the City’s Request for Proposal (RFP).
Willdan is excited about this opportunity to serve the City of Hanford. To discuss any aspect of our technical and/or cost proposal, please cont act Managing Principal James Edison, at [email protected] or (800) 755-6864.
Sincerely,
WILLDAN FINANCIAL SERVICES
Chris Fisher
Vice President / Director
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F. Proposed Fee Structure and Schedules
Comprehensive Development Impact Fee Study
Based upon the scope of work identified herein, Willdan proposes a not-to-exceed fixed fee of $77,280 for the City’s Development Impact Fee Study. This fee includes updates to existing fees and up to four new categories. The table below provides a breakdown of the proposed fee by task and team member.
Firm fees
Willdan acknowledges herein its willingness to maintain all specified fees and services for a period of sixty (60) days from the closing date of June 18, 2024.
Notes
Please note the following:
The fee denoted above includes attendance at up to five in-person meetings with City staff, stakeholders, and City Council. Attendance at more th an five meetings and/or presentations will be billed at our current hourly rates, provided below, and actual expenses.
Comprehensive written responses to resolve conflicts or preparation of more than one set of major revisions to the draft report, will be classified as Additional Serv ices, and may require additional billing at hourly rates stated in the hourly rate schedule listed below. These additional fees shall only take effect once the fixed fee stated above has been exceeded.
Our fixed fee includes all direct expenses associated with the project. We will invoice the City monthly based on percentage of project completed. City shall reimburse Willdan for any costs Willdan incurs, including without limitation, copying costs, digitizing costs, travel expenses, employee time and attorne ys' fees, to respond to the legal process of any governmental agency relating to City or relating to th e project. Reimbursement shall be at Willdan 's rates in effect at the time of such response.
Optional/Additional Services beyond the listed Scope of Services may be authorized by the City and will be billed at our then-current hourly overhead consulting rates.
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Hourly Rates
Provided below is Willdan’s hourly rate table identifying current hourly rates for additional or optional services.
Willdan Financial Services
Hourly Rate Schedule
Position Team Member Hourly Rate
Vice President/Director $250
Managing Principal James Edison $240
Principal Consultant Carlos Villarreal $210
Senior Project Manager $185
Project Manager $165
Senior Project Analyst $135
Senior Analyst $125
Analyst II $110
Analyst I $100
13.G.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Approval of the establishment of a pre-qualified list of Architecture and Engineering (A&E) Services Consultants to perform on-call professional services as needed (This pre-qualified list will have a performance period of three years, with the option for two one-year extensions) and Authorization for the City Manager to award contracts to the firms identified herein for on-call architecture and engineering (A&E) or other specialty services as needed on a work order basis for a fee amount not to exceed the City Manager’s purchasing authority ($50K).
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council;
1. Approve the establishment of a pre-qualified list of A&E Consultants to perform on-call professional services as needed (This pre-qualified list will have a performance period of three years, with the option for two one-year extensions);
2. Authorize the City Manager to award contracts to the firms identified herein for on-call architecture and engineering (A&E) or other specialty services as needed on a work order basis for a fee amount not to exceed the City Manager’s purchasing authority ($50K) and;
3. The total combined amount payable to consultants for state and federally funded projects will not exceed $2,500,000 annually, with a maximum of $7,500,000 over the three-year agreement.
Recommended Awardees by Service Category:
General A&E Services
• 4Creeks, Inc. (Englewood, CO)
• Interwest Consulting Group (Roseville, CA)
• Westwood Professional Services, Inc. (Plano, TX)
• Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Clovis, CA) • TRC (Rancho Cordova, CA)
Utilities
• Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc. (Modesto, CA)
Transportation
• Peters Engineering Group (Clovis, CA)
Facilities
• Andrew Goodwin Designs (San Luis Obispo, CA)
• BEAM Professionals (Houston, TX)
• Melton Design Group, Inc. (Chico, CA)
Surveying Services
• Bedrock Engineering, Inc. (Fresno, CA)
Recommended Motion:
1. I move to authorize the City Manager to execute contracts with the selected firms for on-call architecture and engineering services.
2. Approve a total combined annual contract amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for state and federally funded projects, with work orders issued as needed.
3. Approve the use of on-call consultants for local CIP projects and General Engineering Services. These projects will not count toward the contract cap for state and federal projects.
Funding for these contracts will be allocated on a project-by-project basis, with task orders issued under each project's approved budget.
BACKGROUND:
The City of Hanford’s current on-call architecture and engineering (A&E) services contract is set to expire, necessitating the establishment of new agreements to address the City’s ongoing project and general engineering service needs.
Each year, the City undertakes several capital improvement projects—some of which are state or federally funded—along with coordinated private development projects. These projects often require architectural and engineering services to assist with the development of detailed plans, specifications, and drawings for bidding and construction activities. Other general engineering tasks include but not limited to traffic studies, cost estimating, concept level planning, plan checking, and miscellaneous reports and studies. Due to limited staffing and to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations, the City contracts with qualified consultants to provide essential professional services on an as-needed basis and to augment limited staffing resources.
Further, with the recent approval of Measure H, ongoing grant funding opportunities, and increased private development, the Engineering Division anticipates a significant increase in the number of infrastructure and public works projects over the coming years. The added workload combined with the City’s existing Capital Improvement Program (CIP) initiatives, will require additional resources to ensure timely and efficient completion. The City’s current engineering staff does not have the capacity to manage this workload entirely in-house, making these on-call contracts vital for
maintaining project schedules, meeting community expectations, and to assist managing projects.
The scope of services under these agreements encompasses a broad range of tasks, including:
• General Civil Engineering and Design: Infrastructure design, plan checking, utility coordination, transportation engineering, project/construction management and inspection, and environmental assessments (NEPA/CEQA).
• Architectural and Landscape Services: Building maintenance improvements, HVAC and structural design, landscape architecture, and irrigation planning. • Surveying and Mapping: Topographic surveys, construction staking, easement preparation, and legal descriptions.
• Project Management: Oversight of planning, construction, and compliance with state and federal grant requirements.
• Miscellaneous Services: Right-of-way acquisition, public meetings, traffic planning, AutoCAD and GIS support, and value engineering studies.
These services will also provide the support the influx of projects in support of and/or associated with Measure H funding as well as other CIP initiatives, ensuring timely delivery of critical infrastructure improvements. By contracting with on- call consultants, the City will manage workloads more effectively, minimize time-consuming RFP process, adhere to regulatory standards, and maintain high-quality service delivery for both public and private sector projects.
While executing an on-call contract with the City does not guarantee that a consulting firm will receive work during the on-call period, it is the intent of the department to engage with the firms and award specific projects to firms that are most suited to completing that specific type of work; providing the City with the most options to deliver projects.
Selection Process:
The City received seventeen (17) Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) in response to the RFQ, seeking annual on-call architecture and engineering services for the utilities and engineering division.
These proposals were received on September 12, 2024, from the following:
PROPOSER LOCATION
4Creeks, Inc. Englewood, CO
Andrew Goodwin Designs San Luis Obispo, CA
BEAM Professionals Houston, TX
Bedrock Engineering, Inc. Fresno, CA
Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc. Modesto, CA
Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc. Clovis, CA
CCME, Inc. Fresno, CA
Interwest Consulting Group Roseville, CA
KWWA Architecture El Monte, CA
Melton Design Group, Inc. Chico, CA
Pavement Engineering, Inc. Santa Clarita, CA
Peters Engineering Group Clovis, CA
Precision Civil Engineering, Inc. Fresno, CA
Provost & Pritchard Consulting Group Clovis, CA
QK Visalia, CA
TRC Rancho Cordova, CA
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. Plano, TX
All proposals were evaluated based on criteria outlined in the RFQ, including staff and firm qualifications, relevant experience, reference checks (record of performance), organizational approach, and understanding of the scope of work.
Following the initial proposal review, the firms with the highest scores were invited for interviews. The interview process focused on the firms’ approaches to service delivery, communication, and ability to meet the City's needs effectively. The firms selected for award scored the highest during both the proposal review and the interview process.
Additionally, references for the selected firms provided positive feedback, affirming the firms’ qualifications, responsiveness, and professionalism. All references stated they would work with the listed firms again.
As a result, the following 11-firms comprises the selected consultants who scored the highest during the proposal review and interviews:
General A&E Services:
• 4Creeks, Inc.
• Interwest Consulting Group
• Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
• Blair, Church & Flynn Consulting Engineers, Inc.
• TRC
Utilities:
• Black Water Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Transportation:
• Peters Engineering Group
Facilities:
• Andrew Goodwin Designs
• BEAM Professionals
• Melton Design Group, Inc.
Surveying Services:
• Bedrock Engineering, Inc.
The eleven selected firms have a diverse range of expertise providing the City with the flexibility to select the most appropriate proposal (price, timeframe, areas of expertise) from one of the firms depending on the scope of work proposed on a project-by-project basis.
Staff is recommending that the City Council authorize the establishment of a pre-qualification list with the selected firms to provide on-call Engineering Services for the Utilities and Engineering Department. It is further recommended that the City Council approve agreements for each of the consultants comprised of a three (3) year contract term with the option to auto extend by two (2) additional years upon mutual consent.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Capital Project and/or General Engineering Services; Funding is included in the annual operating budget for the respective Departments and/or Divisions.
Fund sources will be identified for any projects derived from unanticipated needs or emergencies.
Plan check services or other engineering services associated with private development will be charged to the project applicant.
State or Federally Funded projects; The total combined amount payable to consultants for state and federally funded projects will not exceed $2,500,000 annually, with a maximum of $7,500,000 over the three-year agreement. Locally funded projects are excluded from this cap. Funding for these contracts will be allocated on a project- by-project basis, with task orders issued under the approved budget of each project.
All projects assigned to a consultant will still require a separate written Task Order. Approval and award of specific projects will follow the City’s purchasing policy dependent upon the overall cost.
Projects with a contract amount exceeding the City Manager’s $50,000 purchasing authority will require City Council approval.
ATTACHMENTS:
None
13.H.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Authorization for the City Manager to execute the purchase of an Internalift Screw Pump for installation at the Wastewater Treatment Facility from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, in the amount of $1,499,999.16, and Appropriation of $1,500,000 from the Wastewater Fund (2073) to cover the cost of the purchase.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to execute the purchase an Internalift Screw Pump from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC of Thomasville, GA in the amount of $1,499,999.16; and
2. Appropriate $1,500,000 from the Wastewater Fund (2073) for the procurement of the pump.
Recommended Motion:
1. I move to authorize the City Manager to purchase an Internalift Screw Pump from Evoqua Water Technologies LLC of Thomasville, GA in the amount of $1,499,999.16; and
2. Appropriate $1,500,000 from the Wastewater Fund (2073) for the procurement of the pump.
BACKGROUND:
This item requests the City Council's authorization to proceed with the purchase of a new internal screw pump, which will be the third of a series of the Wastewater Treatment Facility’s (WWTF) headworks primary pumps. The headworks of the WWTF is the first step in the wastewater treatment process, where the City’s conveyed wastewater enters the plant and undergoes primary treatment.
The primary pumps are comprised of internal “screw” pumps that lift the wastewater to begin the treatment process through the facility. Preliminary treatment comprises screening raw sewage to remove inorganics such as trash, grit, and sand.
At the March 5, 2024 City Council Meeting, City Council authorized the procurement of a emergency standby pipe which serves as a temporary backup should the primary pumps fail. At the July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting, City Council approved a construction contract with W.M. Lyles of Fresno, CA
for the installation of the emergency stand-by pump. At the time of writing this report, the installation of the standby pump is currently underway. Delivery of the standby pump took longer than anticipated from the pump manufacturer.
This standby pump is critical to the operations of the WWTF should the primary pump(s) fail resulting in a catastrophic spill. The pump will be activated upon the malfunction or failure of one of the two headwork primary pumps.
As mentioned above, this new internal lift screw pump will be the third of the facility’s primary pumps.
The headwork facilities was originally designed and constructed to include three primary pumps and if approved this pump will be installed on the third currently vacant pedestal within the wet well structure.
Also as previously stated in the March 5, 2024 Staff Report, both of the existing screw pumps were installed in 2002 and have a life expectancy of 20-25 years. In that report, Staff also apprised City Council that the Wastewater Division had been experiencing a noticeable degradation in pump efficiency due to either a partial plug or pump flight failure of Screw Pump #1. Therefore, due to their age and condition, Staff recommended an allocation of wastewater funds needed to budget for this third pump and was included in the Mid-Cycle Amendment to the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget approved at the July 2, 2024 City Council Meeting. A replacement for screw pump #1 will be made at a later date as a separate CIP project.
Procurement of this pump is a sole source purchase from Evoque Water Technologies since they are the sole manufacturer and provider of the primary pumps currently in use at the headworks facility.
The cost includes manufacturing, delivery, installation, field start-up services, and taxes. Note that the quote is good through December 31, 2024 and could be subject to steel cost fluctuations until the time the pump is released for manufacturing.
Staff recommends that pump #3 be acquired at this time because of the needed reliability and added redundancy needed should Pump #1 fail and Pump #2 begin to degrade more than it has.
A minimum of two pumps are required because of the peak flows encountered especially during rain events when flows can double. Pump # 2 normally runs 24/7 while Pump #1 helps supplement #2 during rain events. Should Pump #2 fail, Pump #1 cannot by itself handle the average daily flows.
Therefore, it's critical to procure Pump #3 since neither of the two pumps can be taken out of commission and also because of the one-year lead time it takes to manufacture, deliver, and install a replacement pump.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Due to the critical need at the WTTF Headworks, approval of an appropriation in the amount of $1,500,000 is recommended to fund a purchase order to Evoque Water Technologies LLC in the amount of $1,499,999.16. The Purchase Order will be charged to the Wastewater Fund account No. 20730000-824612.
There are significant capital needs at the WWTF, staff will continue to monitor the fund's ability to handle critical capital needs. A review of capital fund needs and balances will be reviewed during the budget process.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Wet Well and Screw Pump #2
2. Primary Pump #3 Pedestal
3. Headworks Wet Well and Primary Pumps
13.I.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Review and Approval of the Annual Report for Development Impact Fees pertaining to City of Hanford Impact Fees for Parks, Circulation, Fire Protection, Police Protection, Storm Water System, Water System, Wastewater System, and Refuse/Recycling for fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation:
That the City Council review and approve the Annual Report for Development Impact Fees pertaining to City of Hanford Impact Fees for Parks, Circulation, Fire Protection, Police Protection, Storm Water System, Water System, Wastewater System, and Refuse/Recycling for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
Recommended Motion:
I move that the City Council approve the Annual Report for Development Impact Fees pertaining to City of Hanford Impact Fees for Parks, Circulation, Fire Protection, Police Protection, Storm Water System, Water System, Wastewater System, and Refuse/Recycling for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code Section 66006 requires the city to annually review at a regular scheduled public meeting the types of fees, amounts of fees, the beginning and ending balances, interest, other income, annual expenditures and other matters concerning the above subject funds. All impact fees are included in this annual review. Additionally, a public notice of the availability of information and the time and place of the public meeting was issued in accordance.
California Government Code Section 66001(d) requires the City to make certain findings for the fifth fiscal year following the first deposit into each of the impact fee funds and every five years thereafter.
For fiscal year 2024, no findings are included.
The attached Development Impact Fee Annual Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2024, summarizes the activity of these Impact Fee funds.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This report summarizes financial activity in fiscal year 2023/2024. There is no General Fund impact.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE REPORT 2023-24
CITY OF HANFORD
DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE
REPORT
FY2023/2024
Other Total Total
Beginning Fund Impact Fees Interest Misc. Revenue, Revenue Expenditures Ending Fund Fund Balance Collected Earned Credits, and for Fiscal Year for Fiscal Year Balance Refunds
Park 5,705,236 1,073,613 227,282 205,318 1,506,213 (1,236,661) 5,974,788 Circulation 6,811,991 2,114,724 304,571 240,562 2,659,857 (103,529) 9,368,319 Fire Protection 741,460 191,390 33,850 187,065 412,305 (233,526) 920,238 Police Protection (170,397) 106,885 0 136,844 243,728 (47,140) 26,192 Storm W ater 523,541 238,849 26,090 17,471 282,410 (555) 805,396 W ater System 2,445,756 991,301 119,503 129,658 1,240,462 (162,362) 3,523,856 W astewater System 3,527,782 851,634 158,384 121,969 1,131,987 (3,411) 4,656,358 R efuse/R ecycle 158,673 207,191 10,254 4,694 222,139 (8,572) 372,240 19,744,043 5,775,587 879,934 1,043,580 7,699,101 (1,795,756) 25,647,388
CITY OF HANFORD
Impact Fee Fund Summary
GC 66006
FY 2023-2024
CITY OF HANFORD
Public Improvement Summary
Parks
823609 PARK DEV OVERSIZING REQUIREMNT 672,608 100% ONGOING 824613 T9 2 9 U1 P ARK LAND ACQ&IMP 546,798 100% 2023-2024 824615 T929 U #1 PA RK L IGHT+D FO U NTA IN 12,210 100% 2023-2024 Sub-Total 1,231,616
Circulation
820644 TRAF S IGNAL/ 1 2 TH AV TO HUME 2,506 100% ONGOING 822645 9 TH AVE & LACEY S IGNAL 1,718 94% 2023-2024 823619 LACEY WIDEN/ RECON/ 10TH-SIERRA 3,521 34% ONGOING 824614 T929 U 1 RIGHT O F W A Y & ST IM P 91,689 100% 2023-2024 Sub-Total 99,435
Fire Protection*
824601 FIRE S TATION 5 LAND ACQ 232,800 100% ONGOING Sub-Total 232,800
Police Protection*
822639 POLICE DEPT PARKING LOT EX PNSN 47,140 100% 2021-22 Sub-Total 47,140
Storm Water*
Sub-Total -
Water System*
823637 NEW WATER SUPPLY WELL 159,741 55% ONGOING Sub-Total 159,741
Wastewater System*
Sub-Total -
Refuse/Recycling
823007 COMMERCIAL/ RECYCLE DUMPSTERS 11,860 14% ONGOING 823008 AUTOMATED REFUSE CONTAINERS (3,498) 19% 2021-22 Sub-Total 8,362
Grand Total 1,779,092
GC 66006
FY 2023-2024
E xpenseCIP #
% of T otal Cost of
I mprov. Funded
from I mpact Fees
Approx. date to commence
( constructi on) , i f funds
avai l abl e to compl ete proj ect
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
FEE NAME/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
FIRE FEE POLICE FEE WATER FEE
PER UNIT PER UNIT PER UNIT
Low Density Residential $636.55 $345.42 $2,891.82
Medium Density Residential $357.83 $510.77 $1,616.58
High Density Residential $179.79 $165.65 $978.75
Neighborhood Commercial $0.53 $0.71 $1.23
Regional Commercial $0.44 $0.31 $1.08
Service Commercial $0.67 $0.10 $1.49
Highway Commercial $0.53 $0.24 $1.23
Office Residential $0.23 $0.42 $1.32
Office $0.25 $0.26 $0.85
Neighborhood Mixed Use $0.53 $0.68 $1.54
Corridor Mixed Use $0.53 $0.46 $1.39
Downtown Mixed Use $0.09 $0.40 $0.30
Light Industrial $0.15 $0.01 $1.74
Heavy Industrial $0.15 $0.01 $1.77
Open Space $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Public Facilities $0.06 $0.09 $1.49
Educational Facilities $0.00 $0.00 $0.78
WASTEWATER FEE PARKS FEE STORM DRAIN FEE
PER UNIT PER UNIT PER ACRE
Low Density Residential $2,476.57 $3,192.47 $2,814.62
Medium Density Residential $1,982.50 $2,859.09 $3,096.08 High Density Residential $1,807.62 $2,525.70 $3,377.53
LAND USE CATEGORY
LAND USE CATEGORY
FEE AMOUNT
Resolution 24-13-R | Effective August 3, 2024
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
FEE NAME/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
WASTEWATER FEE PARKS FEE STORM DRAIN FEE
PER UNIT PER UNIT PER ACRE
Neighborhood Commercial $0.83 $0.00 $5,066.31
Regional Commercial $0.86 $0.00 $5,066.31
Service Commercial $0.84 $0.00 $5,066.31
Highway Commercial $0.83 $0.00 $5,066.31
Office Residential $1.79 $0.00 $3,377.53
Office $0.84 $0.00 $5,066.31
Neighborhood Mixed Use $1.63 $0.00 $5,066.31
Corridor Mixed Use $1.17 $0.00 $5,066.31
Downtown Mixed Use $0.51 $0.00 $4,051.07
Light Industrial $0.97 $0.00 $4,503.39
Heavy Industrial $1.11 $0.00 $4,503.39
Open Space $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Public Facilities $0.84 $0.00 $3,940.46
Educational Facilities $0.52 $0.00 $3,940.46
*Wastewater treatment portion of fee is based on standard household strength waste of 200 MG/L B.O.D. and 200 MG/L S.S. and 300 gal./day flow rate
*Fee for residential uses is per dwelling unit. Fee for other uses is per building square foot.
LAND USE CATEGORY
FEE AMOUNT
FEE NAME/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
LAND USE CATEGORY
Residential Container/Equip
Commercial
Per No. of 1 cubic yard dumpsters
Per No. of 1 cubic yard dumpsters
Per No. of 1 cubic yard dumpsters
Per No. of 1 cubic yard dumpsters $1,722.72
$1,009.87
$1,271.25
$1,354.42
FEE AMOUNT
REFUSE FEES PER UNIT
$576.22
Resolution 24-13-R | Effective August 3, 2024
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
FEE NAME/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE
LAND USE CATEGORY
Single-Family Residential $3,995.72 Dwelling Unit
Multi-Family Residential $2,805.77 Dwelling Unit
Senior Residential/Assisted Living $1,452.99 Dwelling Unit Hotel/Motel (per room) $2,543.63 Room
Retail (<100KSF) unless specifically listed below $11,648.16 1,000 Sq Ft Retail (>100KSF) $8,796.02 1,000 Sq Ft
Convenience Store- Without Gas Station $105,434.25 1,000 Sq Ft Gas Station- With or Without Convenience Store $15,412.20 Fueling Position Motor Vehicle Sales, Minor and Major Repair $2,206.66 1,000 Sq Ft Restaurant- No Drive-thru $22,529.56 1,000 Sq Ft
Restaurant with Drive-thru- Stand-alone $102,969.74 1,000 Sq Ft Restaurant with Drive-thru Within a Shopping Center $27,683.03 1,000 Sq Ft General Office/Bank $4,957.67 1,000 Sq Ft
Medical/Dental Office $10,028.21 1,000 Sq Ft
Government $3,035.57 1,000 Sq Ft
Industrial/Service Commercial $1,995.41 1,000 Sq Ft
Warehouse/Distribution < 100,000 sq ft $1,645.90 1,000 Sq Ft Warehouse/Distribution > 100,000 sq ft $791.53 1,000 Sq Ft Mini Storage > 100,000 sq ft $791.53 1,000 Sq Ft
Religious Institution or Facility $2,155.92 1,000 Sq Ft Other uses option $386.92 Trip
TYPE OF FEE
Fire, Police, Water, Wastewater, Parks
Circulation
Storm Drainage
Refuse
Total
SANITARY SEWER AREA
Area generally south of Hanford-Armona Road
Area located Between Hanford-Armona Rd and Lacey Blvd
Area located between Lacey Blvd and Grangeville Blvd
Area located between Grangeville Blvd and Hwy 43
Area generally south of Hanford-Armona Road
Area located Between Hanford-Armona Rd and Lacey Blvd
Area located between Lacey Blvd and Grangeville Blvd
Area located between Grangeville Blvd and Fargo Ave
Area located between Fargo Ave and Flint Ave
$1,909.36
$2,643.51
$3,059.10
12th Ave Area of Benefit District (11-1/2 Ave to 13th Ave) $684.70
$1,056.91
$1,437.01
BENEFIT DISTRICT FEE PER ACRE
$990.64
$1,472.62
$2,218.51
9th Ave Area of Benefit District (10th Ave to Hwy 43)
FEE AMOUNT
CIRCULATION FEES PER UNIT
DEVELOPMENT FEE FOR SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE
$9,542.84
$4,532.71
$619.22
$576.22
$15,270.99
Resolution 24-13-R | Effective August 3, 2024
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
FEE NAME/DESCRIPTION OF SERVICE FEE AMOUNT UNIT
Water:
8" Pipeline $77.23 Lineal Foot
12" Pipeline $205.83 Lineal Foot
18" Pipeline $249.83 Lineal Foot
Groundwater Well (1,500 gpm) $1,426,008.52 Each
Pump Station (3 @ 3,100 gpm) $4,755,899.08 Each
Pump Station (4 @ 1,400 gpm) $3,253,474.19 Each
Storage Tank (1.5 MG) $4,063,217.59 Each
Land for Storage Tank or Well $47,523.36 Acre
Wastewater:
8" Gravity Main $211.48 Lineal Foot
12" Gravity Main $358.25 Lineal Foot
15" Gravity Main $375.53 Lineal Foot
18" Gravity Main $405.39 Lineal Foot
21" Gravity Main $439.95 Lineal Foot
24" Gravity Main $457.23 Lineal Foot
27" Gravity Main $527.94 Lineal Foot
30" Gravity Main $620.65 Lineal Foot
36" Gravity Main $771.48 Lineal Foot
18" Force Main $361.64 Lineal Foot
Lift Station $1,642.88 GPM
Storm Drain:
12'' Pipeline $114.06 Lineal Foot
21'' Pipeline $260.84 Lineal Foot
24'' Pipeline $307.97 Lineal Foot
30'' Pipeline $378.66 Lineal Foot
36'' Pipeline $449.38 Lineal Foot
42'' Pipeline $520.08 Lineal Foot
48'' Pipeline $614.36 Lineal Foot
60'' Pipeline $708.63 Lineal Foot
96'' Pipeline $1,205.14 Lineal Foot
Retention Basin (0 to 5 acre feet) $39,254.39 Acre Foot Retention Basin (Over 5 to 10 acre feet) $23,435.50 Acre Foot Retention Basin (Over 10 to 20 acre feet) $13,336.05 Acre Foot Retention Basin (Over 20 acre feet) $8,098.17 Acre Foot
IMPACT FEE CREDITS FROM WATER AND WASTEWATER
IMPACT FEE CREDITS FROM STORM DRAINANGE IMPACT FEES
Resolution 24-13-R | Effective August 3, 2024
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FISCAL YEAR 2024-25
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DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEES
Circulation- Arterial and Major Arterial Street
Median Curb (both sides) $23.76 Lineal Foot
Median Concrete (16' wide) $190.10 Lineal Foot
Pavement (one side- 22' wide) $94.56 Lineal Foot
Right of Way in Exceeding 42' Wide Half Street $2.45 Square Foot Circulation- Collection Street
Pavement (one side- 18' wide) $67.43 Lineal Foot
Circulation- Street Intersections
Traffic Signal $475,233.60 Each
Intersection Improvements (full) $475,233.60 Each
Parks- Must be Identified in General Plan
Park Improvements $218,910.60 Acre
Land for Park $106,927.56 Acre
IMPACT FEE CREDITS FROM CIRCULATION AND PARKS IMPACT FEE ACCOUNTS Resolution 24-13-R | Effective August 3, 2024
13.J.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-09, Adding Municipal Code 3.50 City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Ordinance of 2024
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: That the City Council, by motion, Adopt Ordinance No. 2024-09, Adding Municipal Code 3.50 City of Hanford Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance of 2024
Recommended Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-09, Adding Municipal Code 3.50 City of Hanford Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance of 2024
BACKGROUND:
On July 2, 2024, Resolution 2024-21-R approved submission to City of Hanford voters of ballot language and necessary papers to be filed with the Kings County Elections Office for November 5, 2024 election. Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 authorizes city councils to levy a transactions and use tax for general revenue purposes via an ordinance approved by a two-thirds vote of all members of the City Council and if approved by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the city voting in an election on the issue.
As of the date of this report Measure H has been approved by approximately 62% of voters on November 5, 2024, pending final certification by the Kings County Registrar of Voters. An ordinance to allow the City to implement Measure H is required and will be part of the required submission to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA).
The ballot language included funding categories consistent with the approved expenditure plan, a transactions and use tax rate that would cover the expenses outlined in the draft expenditure plan (1%), the establishment of citizen's oversight, audit requirements, a statement indicating that the funds would remain local and that the measure could be ended by voters.
The language is provided below:
" Measure H": Essential City Services Protection Measure
To provide funding that would remain local and cannot be taken by the State to preserve/improve essential city services including, police, fire, 911 emergency response, neighborhood police patrols, crime prevention; maintain city streets and parks; address homelessness; improve youth/senior
programs; retain local jobs; and other general services, shall City of Hanford enact a 1¢ Transaction and Use Tax (Sales Tax), providing approximately $19,200,000 annually, until ended by voters; requiring annual independent audits and citizens’ oversight?
Ordinance 2024-09, City of Hanford Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance of 2024 As presented July 2, 2024, the City proposed to amend the Hanford Municipal Code to include specific accountability measures. The final version of the ordinance includes a transactions and use tax rate (1%), a provision giving voters the authority to end the levy of the tax. Every 10 years a report shall be presented to City Council and they may elect to suspend the measure, which then may be subsequently re-established by voters. In addition, the Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures Ordinance 2024-10 (in separate item) shall amend the Hanford Municipal Code to include accountability measures for Measure H.
Final adoption of this ordinance is hereby presented to City Council, and was introduced November 19, 2024. This action will allow for timely submission of all documents to the CDTFA for implementation of Measure H. No changes are recommended to this ordinance as what is presented has been presented and approved by voters.
FISCAL IMPACT:
With the adoption of Ordinance 2024-09 the City is projected to bring in approximately $19 million annually that may be used for public safety and essential services as presented to the voters. This funding will be reviewed by an Oversight Board and approved by City Council prior to expenditures.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 2024-09 City of Hanford Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance of 2024
Ordinance 2024-09
City of Hanford Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance of 2024
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD IMPOSING A
TRANSACTIONS AND USE TAX TO BE ADMINISTERED BY THE STATE DEPARTMENT
OF TAX AND FEE ADMINISTRATION, SUBJECT TO ADOPTION BY THE ELECTORATE, TO PROVIDE FUNDS TO: PRESERVE/IMPROVE ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES, INCLUDING POLICE, FIRE, 911 EMERGENCY RESPONSE, NEIGHBORHOOD POLICE PATROLS, CRIME PREVENTION; MAINTAIN CITY STREETS AND PARKS; ADDRESS HOMELESSNESS; IMPROVE YOUTH/SENIOR PROGRAMS; RETAIN LOCAL JOBS; AND
OTHER GENERAL SERVICES
WHEREAS, the City of Hanford’s prime responsibilities are to protect the public’s safety, maintain fiscal stability, and provide a high quality of life for its residents; and WHEREAS, over the last several years the State of California has gone from one financial crisis to another with no end in sight; and
WHEREAS, during each of the past several years the State of California has reduced or taken funding from cities, counties and school districts in order to fund its deficits and may continue to do so into the foreseeable future; and
WHEREAS, the State of California has shifted responsibility for many programs back to cities, like Hanford, without the necessary funds to provide the services residents need and expect; and WHEREAS, the State of California has recently changed its criminal sentencing laws thereby releasing hundreds of parolees into Kings County and negatively impacting the City of Hanford by an increase in crime, substance abuse and homelessness; and
WHEREAS, over the last decade calls to 911 have risen dramatically, and police responded to 47,000 service calls in 2023; and
WHEREAS, Hanford’s street funding is currently millions of dollars short of what it needs to properly maintain its more than 200 miles of City streets, with nearly half of Hanford’s streets rated as “poor” or worse, and without additional funding streets will continue to deteriorate and future road repairs will become more expensive; and
WHEREAS, the residents have identified their essential city services priorities such as: maintain 911 emergency response times for police and fire service calls, investigate crimes, help attract businesses and jobs, maintain streets and parks, address homelessness, and provide services for youth and seniors; and
WHEREAS, sales and property tax revenues, which have been the significant source of locally controlled funds available to pay for essential City services are limited; and WHEREAS, the City of Hanford needs dependable and local sources of revenue to fund and to support essential, necessary and appropriate general City services provided to the public; and
WHEREAS, the City’s general fund expenditures are projected to outpace revenues in the near future causing the City to be unable to maintain all levels of service and will not have capacity to fund facilities that are necessary to deliver services that the community desires; and WHEREAS, a local funding measure would provide a protected, local revenue source to limit or prevent additional cuts to essential, necessary and appropriate general City services; and WHEREAS, this measure requires compliance with the City of Hanford Sales Tax Accountability Ordinance, requiring establishment of annual expenditure plans, citizen oversight and mandatory financial audits to ensure funds will be properly spent; and WHEREAS, this measure will give the City of Hanford local control over local funds for local needs and no funds from this measure can be taken by Sacramento; and NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:
Section 1. The following is added as Chapter 3.50 to the Hanford Municipal Code:
Chapter 3.50
ESSENTIAL CITY SERVICES PROTECTION MEASURES TRANSACTIONS AND
USE TAX
Sections:
3.50.010 Title.
3.50.020 Operative Date.
3.50.030 Purpose.
3.50.040 Contract with State.
3.50.050 Transactions Tax Rate.
3.50.060 Place of Sale.
3.50.070 Use Tax Rate.
3.50.080 Adoption of Provisions of State Law.
3.50.090 Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Tax.
3.50.100 Permit Not Required.
3.50.110 Exemptions and Exclusions.
3.50.120 Amendments.
3.50.130 Enjoining Forbidden.
3.50.140 Severability.
3.50.150 Effective Date.
3.50.160 Termination Date.
3.50.170 Coordination with Provisions of Sales Tax Accountability Measures Ordinance.
3.50.180 Conflicts and Inconsistencies.
Section 3.50.010. Title.
This ordinance shall be known as the Essential City Services Protection Measure Transactions and Use Tax Ordinance. The City of Hanford hereinafter shall be called "City." This ordinance shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.
Section 3.50.020.Operative Date.
"Operative Date" means the first day of the first calendar quarter commencing more than 110 days after the adoption of this ordinance, the date of such adoption being as set forth below.
Section 3.50.030.Purpose.
This ordinance is adopted to achieve the following, among other purposes, and directs that the provisions hereof be interpreted in order to accomplish those purposes:
A. To impose a retail transactions and use tax in accordance with the provisions of Part
1.6 (commencing with Section 7251) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code and Section 7285.9 of Part 1.7 of Division 2 which authorizes the City to adopt this tax ordinance which shall be operative if a majority of the electors voting on the measure vote to approve the imposition of the tax at an election called for that purpose.
B. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that incorporates provisions identical to those of the Sales and Use Tax Law of the State of California insofar as those provisions are not inconsistent with the requirements and limitations contained in Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
C. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that imposes a tax and provides a measure therefor that can be administered and collected by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in a manner that adapts itself as fully as practicable to, and requires the least possible deviation from, the existing statutory and administrative procedures followed by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration in administering and collecting the California State Sales and Use Taxes.
D. To adopt a retail transactions and use tax ordinance that can be administered in a manner that will be, to the greatest degree possible, consistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, minimize the cost of collecting the transactions and use taxes, and at the same time, minimize the burden of record keeping upon persons subject
to taxation under the provisions of this ordinance.
Section 3.50.040.Contract with State.
Prior to the operative date, the City shall contract with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration to perform all functions incident to the administration and operation of this transactions and use tax ordinance; provided, that if the City shall not have contracted with the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration prior to the operative date, it shall nevertheless so contract and in such a case the operative date shall be the first day of the first calendar quarter following the execution of such a contract.
Section 3.50.050.Transactions Tax Rate.
For the privilege of selling tangible personal property at retail, a tax is hereby imposed upon all retailers in the incorporated territory of the City at the rate of one percent (1%) of the gross receipts of any retailer from the sale of all tangible personal property sold at retail in said territory on and after the operative date of this ordinance.
Section 3.50.060.Place of Sale.
For the purposes of this ordinance, all retail sales are consummated at the place of business of the retailer unless the tangible personal property sold is delivered by the retailer or his agent to an out-of-state destination or to a common carrier for delivery to an out-of-state destination. The gross receipts from such sales shall include delivery charges, when such charges are subject to the state sales and use tax, regardless of the place to which delivery is made. In the event a retailer has no permanent place of business in the State or has more than one place of business, the place or places at which the retail sales are consummated shall be determined under rules and regulations to be prescribed and adopted by the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration.
Section 3.50.070. Use Tax Rate.
An excise tax is hereby imposed on the storage, use or other consumption in the City of tangible personal property purchased from any retailer on and after the operative date of this ordinance for storage, use or other consumption in said territory at the rate of one percent (1%) of the sales price of the property. The sales price shall include delivery charges when such charges are subject to state sales or use tax regardless of the place to which delivery is made.
Section 3.50.080.Adoption of Provisions of State Law.
Except as otherwise provided in this ordinance and except insofar as they are inconsistent with the provisions of Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, all of the provisions of Part 1 (commencing with Section 6001) of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code are hereby adopted and made a part of this ordinance as though fully set forth herein.
Section 3.50.090.Limitations on Adoption of State Law and Collection of Use Taxes.
In adopting the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code:
A. Wherever the State of California is named or referred to as the taxing agency, the name of this City shall be substituted therefor. However, the substitution shall not be made when:
1. The word "State" is used as a part of the title of the State Controller, State Treasurer, State Treasury, or the Constitution of the State of California;
2. The result of that substitution would require action to be taken by or against this City or any agency, officer, or employee thereof rather than by or against the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in performing the functions incident to the administration or operation of this Ordinance.
3. In those sections, including, but not necessarily limited to sections referring to the exterior boundaries of the State of California, where the result of the substitution would be to:
a. Provide an exemption from this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not otherwise be exempt from this tax while such sales, storage, use or other consumption remain subject to tax by the State under the provisions of Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, or; b. Impose this tax with respect to certain sales, storage, use or other consumption of tangible personal property which would not be subject to tax by the state under the said provision of that code.
4. In Sections 6701, 6702 (except in the last sentence thereof), 6711, 6715, 6737, 6797 or 6828 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
B. The word "City" shall be substituted for the word "State" in the phrase "retailer engaged in business in this State" in Section 6203 and in the definition of that phrase in Section 6203.
1. “A retailer engaged in business in the District” shall also include any retailer that, in the preceding calendar year or the current calendar year, has total combined sales of tangible personal property in this state or for delivery in the State by the retailer and all persons related to the retailer that exceeds five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000). For purposes of this section, a person is related to another person if both persons are related to each other pursuant to Section 267(b) of Title 26 of the United States Code and the regulations thereunder.
Section 3.50.100.Permit Not Required.
If a seller's permit has been issued to a retailer under Section 6067 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, an additional transactor's permit shall not be required by this ordinance.
Section 3.50.110.Exemptions and Exclusions.
A. There shall be excluded from the measure of the transactions tax and the use tax the amount of any sales tax or use tax imposed by the State of California or by any city, city and county, or county pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the amount of any state-administered transactions or use tax.
B. There are exempted from the computation of the amount of transactions tax the gross receipts from:
1. Sales of tangible personal property, other than fuel or petroleum products, to operators of aircraft to be used or consumed principally outside the county in which the sale is made and directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property under the authority of the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government.
2. Sales of property to be used outside the City which is shipped to a point outside the City, pursuant to the contract of sale, by delivery to such point by the retailer or his agent, or by delivery by the retailer to a carrier for shipment to a consignee at such point. For the purposes of this paragraph, delivery to a point outside the City shall be satisfied:
a.With respect to vehicles (other than commercial vehicles) subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, and undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code by registration to an out-of-City address and by a declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, stating that such address is, in fact, his or her principal place of residence; and b. With respect to commercial vehicles, by registration to a place of business out-of-City and declaration under penalty of perjury, signed by the buyer, that the vehicle will be operated from that address.
3. The sale of tangible personal property if the seller is obligated to furnish the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. A lease of tangible personal property which is a continuing sale of such property, for any period of time for which the lessor is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by the lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, the sale or lease of tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
C. There are exempted from the use tax imposed by this ordinance, the storage, use or other consumption in this City of tangible personal property:
1. The gross receipts from the sale of which have been subject to a transactions tax under any state-administered transactions and use tax ordinance.
2. Other than fuel or petroleum products purchased by operators of aircraft and used or consumed by such operators directly and exclusively in the use of such aircraft as common carriers of persons or property for hire or compensation under a certificate of public convenience and necessity issued pursuant to the laws of this State, the United States, or any foreign government. This exemption is in addition to the exemptions provided in Sections 6366 and 6366.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code of the State of California.
3. If the purchaser is obligated to purchase the property for a fixed price pursuant to a contract entered into prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
4. If the possession of, or the exercise of any right or power over, the tangible personal property arises under a lease which is a continuing purchase of such property for any period of time for which the lessee is obligated to lease the property for an amount fixed by a lease prior to the operative date of this ordinance.
5. For the purposes of subparagraphs (3) and (4) of this section, storage, use, or other consumption, or possession of, or exercise of any right or power over, tangible personal property shall be deemed not to be obligated pursuant to a contract or lease for any period of time for which any party to the contract or lease has the unconditional right to terminate the contract or lease upon notice, whether or not such right is exercised.
6. Except as provided in subparagraph (7), a retailer engaged in business in the City shall not be required to collect use tax from the purchaser of tangible personal property, unless the retailer ships or delivers the property into the City or participates within the City in making the sale of the property, including, but not limited to, soliciting or receiving the order, either directly or indirectly, at a place of business of the retailer in the City or through any representative, agent, canvasser, solicitor, subsidiary, or person in the City under the authority of the retailer.
7. "A retailer engaged in business in the City" shall also include any retailer of any of the following: vehicles subject to registration pursuant to Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Division 3 of the Vehicle Code, aircraft licensed in compliance with Section 21411 of the Public Utilities Code, or undocumented vessels registered under Division 3.5 (commencing with Section 9840) of the Vehicle Code. That retailer shall be required to collect use tax from any purchaser who registers or licenses the vehicle, vessel, or aircraft at an address in the City.
D. Any person subject to use tax under this ordinance may credit against that tax any transactions tax or reimbursement for transactions tax paid to a district imposing, or retailer liable for a transactions tax pursuant to Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code with respect to the sale to the person of the property the storage, use or other consumption of which is subject to the use tax.
Section 3.50.120.Amendments.
All amendments subsequent to the effective date of this ordinance to Part 1 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code relating to sales and use taxes and which are not inconsistent with Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, and all amendments to Part 1.6 and Part 1.7 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, shall automatically become a part of this ordinance, provided however, that no such amendment shall operate so as to affect the rate of tax imposed by this ordinance.
Section 3.50.130.Enjoining Collection Forbidden.
No injunction or writ of mandate or other legal or equitable process shall issue in any suit, action or proceeding in any court against the State or the City, or against any officer of the State or the City, to prevent or enjoin the collection under this ordinance, or Part 1.6 of Division 2 of the Revenue and Taxation Code, of any tax or any amount of tax required to be collected.
Section 3.50.140.Severability.
If any provision of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the ordinance and the application of such provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
Section 3.50.150.Effective Date.
This ordinance relates to the levying and collecting of the City transactions and use taxes and shall take effect immediately.
Section 3.50.160.Termination Date.
The authority to levy the tax imposed by this ordinance shall not expire, except as may be approved by voters to end the levy of the tax under this Ordinance. In addition, such authority shall be suspended, and no tax levied thereafter, upon the adoption of a resolution directing such suspension by the Council, by a four-fifths vote of the entire Council. The Council shall receive a report no later than ten (10) years following the Operative Date, and every ten (10) years thereafter, regarding the continuing need for the tax imposed by this Ordinance, and upon receiving such report may either take no action, in which case the authority to impose the tax shall continue uninterrupted, or adopt a resolution to suspend this Ordinance by a four-fifths vote of the entire Council. The tax collection would end at the next available quarter, except for residual payments. In any event that this Ordinance is suspended, such authority shall remain suspended unless and until the Council approves a resolution, by four-fifths vote of the entire Council, which it may consider at any time, to reinstate the authority to levy the tax authorized by this Ordinance, which if so adopted shall be effective without submission to the electorate. The collection would resume at the beginning of the next quarter.
Section 3.50.170. Coordination with Provisions of Sales Tax Accountability Measures Ordinance.
The expenditure of funds collected pursuant to the tax imposed by this Ordinance shall be subject to the provisions of Hanford Municipal Code Chapter 3.60 Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures Ordinance.
Section 3.50.180. Conflicts and Inconsistencies.
Any provision of the Hanford Municipal Code or appendices thereto inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance, to the extent of such inconsistencies and no further, is hereby repealed or modified to that extent necessary to effect the provisions of this Ordinance, except that any existing, duly adopted sales and use tax existing as of date of adoption of this Ordinance shall remain in effect and the sales and use tax imposed by this Ordinance shall be additive thereto.
Section 2. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall attest to the passage of this Ordinance. The City Clerk shall cause the same to be published once in the official newspaper within 15 days after its adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the ______________________________________________, State of California, on ____________________________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
TRAVIS PADEN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NATALIE CORRAL, CITY CLERK APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss.
CITY OF HANFORD )
I NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the _____ day of _______________, 202__, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the ____ day of ________________, 202__.
Dated: NATALIE CORRAL, CITY CLERK
13.K.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: CONSENT CALENDAR
SUBJECT:
Adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-10, Adding Municipal Code 3.60 City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation: That the City Council, by motion, adopt Ordinance No. 2024-10, Adding Municipal Code 3.60 City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures
Recommended Motion: I move to adopt Ordinance No. 2024-10, Adding Municipal Code 3.60 City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures
BACKGROUND:
On July 2, 2024, Resolution 2024-21-R approved submission to City of Hanford voters submission of ballot language and necessary papers to be filed with the Kings County Elections Office for November 5, 2024 election. Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7285.9 authorizes city councils to levy a transactions and use tax for general revenue purposes via an ordinance approved by a two- thirds vote of all members of the City Council and if approved by a majority vote of the qualified voters of the city voting in an election on the issue. As of the date of this report Measure H has been approved on November 5, 2024 by approximately 62% of voters pending final certification by the Kings County Registrar of Voters. This ordinance will establish accountability measures in the City's Municipal Code after implementation of Measure H.
The ballot language included funding categories consistent with the approved expenditure plan, a transactions and use tax rate that would cover the expenses outlined in the draft expenditure plan (1%), the establishment of citizen's oversight, audit requirements, a statement indicating that the funds would remain local and that the measure could be ended by voters.
The language is provided below:
" Measure H": Essential City Services Protection Measure
To provide funding that would remain local and cannot be taken by the State to preserve/improve essential city services including, police, fire, 911 emergency response, neighborhood police patrols, crime prevention; maintain city streets and parks; address homelessness; improve youth/senior programs; retain local jobs; and other general services, shall City of Hanford enact a 1¢ Transaction
and Use Tax (Sales Tax), providing approximately $19,200,000 annually, until ended by voters; requiring annual independent audits and citizens’ oversight?
Ordinance 2024-10, Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures As presented July 2, 2024, the City proposed to amend the Hanford Municipal Code to include specific accountability measures. A final version of Chapter 3.60 Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures is attached with this agenda. The language in the amendment presented to voters includes the following accountability measures:
1. Requirements for an expenditure plan that outlines implementation of the sales and use tax for the fiscal year
2. Requirements that any changes to the expenditure plan require a resolution adopted by the majority of Council following the recommendation by the Sales Tax Oversight Board and a public hearing.
3. The initial expenditure plan, annual budgets, and amendments to the expenditure plan are made publicly available.
4. The initial expenditure plan shall dedicate fifteen percent (15%) of budgeted revenues for the initial year of the plan to establish an economic uncertainty fund, which may only be accessed in times of fiscal emergencies. Council may direct that the economic uncertainty fund be accessed in order to fund the remainder of the plan in the case of a fiscal emergency, as determined by 4/5ths vote of the City Council as a whole.
5. Each expenditure plan shall fund department activities as may be recommended from time to time by the Board and approved by the City Council within the parameters approved by the voters.
6. The Council will appoint a standing oversight committee to constitute the Sales Tax Oversight Board (Board) as approved by Resolution.
7. Each member of the Board shall be a Hanford resident.
8. The City shall provide an annual independent audit that accounts for the tax revenues received and expenditures made. The audits will be made available to the public.
Final adoption of this ordinance is hereby presented for City Council's action, introduction of the ordinance was done November 19, 2024. This action will establish accountability requirements for Measure H. Upon final adoption, and seating of a new City Council, staff will bring back an item for discussion on December 17, 2024 for adoption of a resolution to establish a Citizens Oversight Board.
FISCAL IMPACT:
With adoption of Ordinance 2024-10 the City establishes accountability measures for Measure H funds. This will establish processes for the review and approval of expenditures for Measure H that are in addition to the standard processes for appropriation of all city funds. Measure H is projected to bring in approximately $19 million annually for the city for public safety and essential services as presented to voters November 5, 2024.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance 2024-10 City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures
Ordinance 2024-10
City of Hanford Sales and Use Tax Accountability Measures
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD AMENDING HANFORD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 3
TO ADD SALES AND USE TAX ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
WHEREAS, the City of Hanford voters have identified that citizen oversight is an essential element to have in place for a revenue measure; and
WHEREAS, the City of Hanford needs dependable and local sources of revenue to fund and to support essential, necessary and appropriate general City services; and WHEREAS, a local funding measure would provide a protected, local revenue source to limit or prevent additional cuts to essential, necessary and appropriate general City services; and WHEREAS, the City Council has submitted a measure to the voters of the City of Hanford that would establish a sales tax on transactions within the City of Hanford; and WHEREAS, if adopted by the voters, the City Council intends that the funds collected pursuant to such measure be subject to certain accountability measures, including planning, oversight, and audit provisions, and therefore desires to establish such accountability measures by adoption of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:
Section 1. Hanford Municipal Code Title 3 is hereby amended to add Chapter 3.60 as follows:
Chapter 3.60
SALES AND USE TAX ACCOUNTABILITY MEASURES
Sections:
3.60.010 Title.
3.60.020 Applicability.
3.60.030 Initial and subsequent expenditure plans.
3.60.040 Sales Tax Oversight Board.
3.60.050 Annual audit.
3.60.010 Title.
This chapter shall be known as the City of Hanford Sales Tax Accountability Ordinance.
3.60.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the proceeds of any sales and use tax that is made specifically subject to this Chapter by the ordinance that enacts such sales and use tax.
3.60.030 Initial and subsequent expenditure plans.
A.The City Council shall, prior to the imposition of a transactions and use (sales) tax that is subject to the provisions of this Chapter, adopt, by resolution approved by a majority of the Council, an initial spending plan specifying the uses of the proceeds of the transactions and use (sales) tax. The initial expenditure plan (budget) shall cover the period between implementation of the sales and use tax and the end of the subsequent fiscal year.
B.Prior to expiration of the initial expenditure plan and as part of adoption of an annual city general fund budget, the City Council shall adopt an annual expenditure plan specifying the uses of the proceeds of the sales or use tax that is subject to the provisions of this chapter, applicable to the coming fiscal year.
C.Adoption of the initial expenditure plan, subsequent annual expenditure plans, and amendments to such plans, shall occur by resolution adopted by a majority of the Council, following:
1) submission for comment and recommendation to the Sales Tax Oversight Board as established pursuant to Section 3.60.040, and
2) public hearing occurring at a regularly scheduled and appropriately noticed meeting of the City Council.
D.Following adoption, the city shall make the initial expenditure plan, any subsequent annual expenditure plan (budget), and any amended expenditure plan (budget) publicly available.
E.The initial expenditure plan shall dedicate fifteen percent (15%) of budgeted revenues for the initial year of the plan to establish an economic uncertainty fund, which may only be accessed in times of fiscal emergencies, defined as a deficit in expected revenues such that the other features of the plan are not able to be funded as planned. The Council may direct that the economic uncertainty fund be accessed in order to fund the remainder of the plan in the case of a fiscal emergency, as determined by four-fifths (4/5ths) vote of the City Council as a whole.
Annual expenditure plans shall provide for the dedication of such budgeted funds as are necessary to maintain the economic uncertainty fund at fifteen percent (15%) of budgeted revenues and to replenish any amounts used in the event of a fiscal emergency in the prior year.
F.Each expenditure plan shall fund department activities as may be recommended from time to time by the Board and approved by the City Council within the parameters approved by the voters.
3.60.040 Sales Tax Oversight Board.
A. The Council shall appoint a standing oversight committee to constitute the Sales Tax Oversight Board (the “Board”).
B. The members of the Board shall serve terms, be selected, and appointed pursuant to a process to be adopted by Council Resolution.
C. Vacancies shall be noticed in a manner consistent with Municipal Code Section 2.20.030.
Appointment shall made at the earliest possible date for mid-term vacancies. Vacancies shall be advertised so that any interested city resident may apply.
D. City residency shall be required for all Board members and shall be confirmed by each applicant and each Board member under penalty of perjury. The city may require a Board member to confirm his or her residence throughout the member’s term.
E. Board members serve at the pleasure of the city council and may be removed for cause or no-cause. Members may be removed for cause for various reasons, including, without limitation, three (3) consecutive Board meeting absences.
F. The Board shall annually elect a chairperson and vice-chairperson from amongst its members.
G. In accordance with the public meeting laws of the state of California: (i) all meetings of the Board shall be open to the public and noticed; and (ii) minutes of Board meetings shall be kept.
H. Board members shall serve without compensation.
3.60.050 Annual audit.
The city shall provide for an annual independent audit of transactions and use tax measure funds to account for the tax revenues received and expenditures made in relation to the tax that is subject to this chapter, and to ensure consistency with the expenditure plan required by Section
3.60.030. Such audits will be provided to the Sales Tax Oversight Board and publicly available as established by Section 3.60.040.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the ______________________________________________, State of California, on ____________________________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED:
TRAVIS PADEN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
NATALIE CORRAL, CITY CLERK APPROVED BY CITY ATTORNEY
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss.
CITY OF HANFORD )
I NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the _____ day of _______________, 202__, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the ____ day of ________________, 202__.
Dated: NATALIE CORRAL, CITY CLERK
14.A.
AGENDA
STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: 12/3/2024 AGENDA SECTION: PUBLIC HEARING
SUBJECT:
Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24: A Public Hearing to accept public comments related to a request to conduct a comprehensive amendment to the Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, as directed by the City Council of the City of Hanford. Changes include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits.
Location: Citywide.
PROJECT: Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24: a request to conduct a comprehensive amendment to the Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, as directed by the City Council of the City of Hanford.
Changes include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits.
LOCATION: Citywide
PLANNER: Gabrielle Myers, Senior Planner
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-11, approving Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24.
RECOMMENDED MOTION
1. I move to introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-11, approving Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24 is a request to conduct a comprehensive amendment to the Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, as directed by the City Council of the City of Hanford. Changes include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits.
See the proposed edits in Attachment 1.
Note: deletions appear in strikeout, additions appear in highlighted bold text.
Notes:
Changes Made:
1. Deletions of outdated references
a. Removal of reference to design guidelines
b. Removal of references to the East Downtown Overlay District c. Removed reference to accessory or ancillary Office use; medical, dental, or optometry, that the Community Development Director determines is customarily associated with, and subordinate to, a primary permitted use, since office sizes in various square footage limits were added to the land use table
2. Clarifications of Requirements
a. Added information regarding the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan as it relates to the Airport Protection Zone District
b. Added clarification regarding how multi-family units are counted (per site not per building)
c. Added clarification to the land use table that duplexes shall only be permitted on corner lots in single-family zone district, if the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.21 are satisfied
d. Added clarification to the land use table that multi-family dwellings of four or less units may be allowed with a CUP only when located on a corner lot in the R-L zones e. Noted that a Home Occupation permit is required for Cottage Food Operation, changed from A to P
f. Noted that expansion of existing nonconforming residential use is identified in 17.90.070 g. Noted the definition of guest house is without a kitchen h. Noted home occupations require a home occupation permit i. Noted the keeping of household pets is limited through Section 6.12.010 j. Added regulations for temporary construction living quarters, noting the living quarters must be a manufactured dwelling unit on permanent foundation with a six-month limit k. Noted mini-warehouse or self-storage facility regulations to be located on a parcel with frontage on an arterial or collector street
l. Noted site plan may be required for various uses, even if shown as P m. Deleted reference to marijuana cultivation, changed to cannabis cultivation, manufacture, distribution, transportation, microbusiness, non-storefront dispensaries and laboratory testing, consistent with approved definition/land use category n. Changed outdoor advertising structure to billboard (renumbering required) o. Added event space to the club, lodge, or private meeting hall land use category/definition
p. Added library, museum, or cultural facility as a permitted use in PF q. Added public safety facility or station as a permitted use in C-S and I-H r. Added reference to Section 17.60.140 of the HMC, as it pertains to Automobile and pick-up sales, new and used and used only
s. Added clarification regarding Food Produce Stands, that they are only permitted where produce is grown on the site
t. Renamed Marijuana Dispensary or Sales to Cannabis Retail/Dispensary u. Retail sales solely via internet, direct mail, or telephone - change to permitted, subject to a home occ where in conjunction with residential use, since this type of use would be permitted as a home occ.
v. Added Manufactured home on permanent foundation as a permitted use in mixed-use zones where residential is permitted, as required by law. w. Added clarification to the mobile home park land use description – noting two or more mobile homes or manufactured dwellings on a site require a 5-acre minimum. x. Added information to the land use standards that multi-family dwellings in mixed-use are
permitted at a ratio of one unit per 1,500 sq. ft. of site area (consistent with the High- Density Residential density allowance)
y. Added medical spas as a service land use, permitted in the zones which permit office C- N, C-R, C-S, MX-N, MX-C, MX-D, O-R, and O
z. Added motor vehicle window tinting as a permitted use in C-S, C-H, I-L, and I-H and a conditionally permitted use in MX-C
aa. Changed recycling, small collection facility (CRV only) from a permitted use to a permitted use with an administrative approval (to allow for staff review through an AA instead of Site Plan Review)
bb. Deletion of the requirement on corner lots to locate the driveway on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line, since this is not always the ideal location from an access standpoint (R-L)
cc. Added clarification that pool setbacks are measured from the water’s edge dd. In R-L, noted required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area, except for uncovered driveways. Deleted J. to eliminate redundancy - Except for driveways allowed in the front building setback area, all additional parking for residential uses shall be to the rear or side of the dwelling. No parking shall occur in the front or street side building setback areas. ee. Added reference to the fencing section 17.50.110 for the residential zones ff. In C-S, C-H, and O deleted off-street parking requirement B. Parking areas shall not be closer than five (5) feet to any front or street side lot line. The area between the lot line and parking area shall be landscaped., because parking can’t have a five-foot setback when 17.54.090(B) states that parking can’t be located in the front or street side setbacks, which are both 15 feet. The 15 ft. would take precedence over the 5 ft., since it’s the more restrictive standard, per 17.02.100(A).
gg. Added reference to Section 17.50.160 for measurement of setbacks hh. Added reference to Section 17.50.170 for exceptions to setbacks. ii. added reference to Section 17.50.180 for measurement of height. jj. added reference to Section 17.50.190 for exceptions to height. kk. added various definitions that were missing from 17.96 and .98
3. Language to capture State law:
a. SB9
b. ADU/JADU Updates
c. Senate Bill No. 234 permitting day care between 9 and 14 children in residential zone districts as a permitted use
d. Changed electric vehicle charging stations to a permitted use,. In accordance with AB 1236
e. Added manufactured home on permanent foundation as an A in R-M and R-H, as required by State law
f. Added a note that Federal and State agencies are exempt from zoning restrictions, as it relates to Government Offices; local, state, or federal g. R-L: Per Government Code Section 65852.21, multi-family dwellings proposed for any single-family zone district comprised of no more than two residential units shall be a by- right permitted use and considered ministerially if the requirements of that statute are satisfied. Multi-family dwellings of three or four units may be allowed with a conditional use permit only when located on a corner lot (R-L-5 only). h. Eliminated restrictions for second dwelling units on lots less than 5,000 sq. ft. in R-L and R-M
i. Garage conversion allowances
4. Council – directed changes/Land Use Table Additions/Deletions a. Regarding measurement of height
b. ADUs as a permitted use without Administrative Approval (site plan still required)
c. Added auditoriums as a permitted use in C-H, similar to allowed zones for convention or conference center
d. Added theater, live or movie, with incidental alcohol sales as a conditionally permitted use where theaters, live or movie are permitted (C-R and MX-D); noted an ABC Type 41 or 47 license is required
e. Added Manufacturing and Processing Uses to the Land Use Table and definitions:
1. Agricultural Technology: P in C-S, I-L, I-H
2. Beverage Production: P in C-S, I-L, I-H
3. Blacksmith or metal products fabrication: C in C-S, P in I-L, I-H
4. Boat building and repair: P in C-S, I-L, and I-H
5. Chemical products manufacturing: CUP in I-H
6. Clothing production: CUP in C-S, P in I-L, I-H
7. Concrete and cement production: C in I-H
8. Electrical equipment or component manufacturing: C in C-S, P in I-L and I-H
9. Fabric Product Manufacturing/Textile Production: C in C-S, P in I-L and I-H
10. Food and Beverage Manufacturing (large scale): P in I-L, I-H
11. Furniture and cabinet shops: C in C-S, P in I-L, I-H
12. Glass production: C in C-S, P in I-L, I-H
13. Jewelry Manufacturing P in C-S, I-L, I-H
14. Lumber and wood product manufacturing: C in C-S, P in I-L, I-H
15. Machinery Manufacturing (no punch presses or drop hammers over 20 tons): C in C-S and P in I-L, I-H
16. Machinery Manufacturing with punch presses or drop hammers over 20 tons: C in I-L, I-H
17. Monument or tombstone works: C in C-S and P in I-L, I-H
18. Motor vehicle manufacturing: P in I-L and I-H
19. Paint Manufacturing: CUP in I-H
20. Pharmaceutical manufacturing: P in I-L and I-H
21. Plastics and rubber products: P in I-L and I-H
22. Printing and publishing: P in C-S, I-L, and I-H
23. Structural clay and pottery productions: C in C-S, P in I-L and I-H
24. Surgical and medical instrument manufacturing: C in C-S, P in I-L and I-H
25. Telecommunication component manufacturing: C in C-S, P in I-L and I-H
26. Tire recapping, retreading, and rebuilding: C in I-L, P in I-H f. Removed the live/work facility land use and definition to only permit residential where expressly permitted; mixed use permitted where both are allowed g. Removed the residential dwelling locate in the same building with office or commercial use and definition to only permit residential where expressly permitted; mixed use permitted where both are allowed
h. Added automobile and/or motorcycle parts (retail); no installation as a permitted use in all commercial and mixed-use zones
i. Tobacco or smoke shop- Added distance requirements from schools, sensitive uses and other tobacco or smoke shops; added as a permitted use in C-H, changed from a permitted use to a conditionally permitted use in MX-C and eliminated from the MX-D district
j. In residential zones, permitted pool equipment to be located a minimum of 3 feet from the property line or block wall
k. In R-M and R-H, added for multi-family development projects providing 10 units or more, required parking spaces, covered and uncovered, may be located a minimum of five (5) feet from any rear or side property line and 10 feet from a street-side property line.
l. Added tandem parking allowances/restrictions to Chapter 17.54.110.
m. Deleted reference to causing complaints from neighbors from the Storage and Repair of Vehicles section, because the storage of covered cars should be legal or illegal in all neighborhoods on a consistent basis. Legality should be depend on whether a malcontent resides in a neighborhood.
n. Added feather signs as illegal signage, removed reference from temporary signage allowances for feather signs
o. Added requirements for a 36” block wall for shielding vehicle glare from drive-thrus; removed .5 acre size restriction
5. City Attorney recommended changes to:
a. Eliminate discretion from the site plan review process, to ensure ministerial criteria for evaluation (throughout)
b. Eliminated Section 17.30.100 C. Exterior alterations or additions to buildings shall be minimized to the extent possible, since this implies discretion in the review process. c. Eliminated portion of Section 17.52.040 C. and 17.52.050 B. The Community Development Director or the City Engineer may determine other requirements for the contents of construction landscape and irrigation plans, to ensure that discretionary action is not take for a ministerial activity
d. 17.52.060 Landscape Standards A. 3. Eliminated that an alternative type of barrier may be approved by the Community Development Director, so as to eliminate discretionary action.
e. 17.54.040 Parking Space Requirements, eliminated the authority of the Site Plan Review Committee to require additional parking for various uses f. The master sign program was made consistently ministerial g. Added Temporary Uses as a non-discretionary application type h. Changed the site plan review process and administrative approval process to eliminate discretionary action/Committee
i. Make changes to the Code Enforcement section to detail appeals/process j. eliminated discretion regarding enforcement of additional conditions upon a significant environmental impact for a project
PROJECT EVALUATION
The changes proposed were initiated by staff, based on internal conflicts with the zoning ordinance, the need for clarification and addition of reference, grammatical clean-ups, land use addition recommendations (reviewed by council in study sessions), edits for conformance with State law, and changes advised by legal counsel.
Staff presented two rounds of proposed municipal code edits to the City Council during study sessions held on:
1. December 5, 2023 Study Session:
https://hanfordca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1026/files/agenda/2996
2. July 2, 2024 Study Session:
https://hanfordca.portal.civicclerk.com/event/1997/files/agenda/3185
The proposed amendments were presented to the City of Hanford Planning Commission on November 12, 2024. There were three questions from the Commission:
1. On page 38 of the packet, the R-L-5 zone district notes that with a conditional use permit, multi-family dwellings of three to four units may be permitted on corner lots, is there sufficient room to accommodate a multi-family dwelling on a corner lot in R-L-5? Staff responded that
there are various parcels in the R-L-5 zone district that exceed the 5,000 sq. ft. minimum, including lots upwards of 20,000 sq. ft. which could accommodate a ratio of one unit per 5,000 sq. ft.
2. On page 166 of the packet, there is an addition to Property Maintenance which prohibits tarps for temporary canopies, canopies, enclosures, “tarps for roof and building repairs shall be prohibited, except for emergency repairs. Additionally, the use of tarps for temporary canopies, enclosures, and/or awnings is prohibited in any front yard area visible from any public right of way.” There was a question regarding existing tarp-covered carports and if they would be grandfathered in. Staff responded that often time, permits are not obtained for these structures, which would make them illegally existing non-conforming; therefore, tarp-covered carports without permits would not be grandfathered in.
3. There was a question inquiring what feather signs are. Staff responded by showing an image of a feather sign from a previous City Council study session presentation.
There were no public comments related to the item.
The item was recommended for approval to the City Council by the Planning Commission on a 5, 0 vote by adoption of Resolution No. 2024-19.
ZONING ORDINANCE EXCERPTS
17.02.060 Relationship to the General Plan.
The zoning ordinance is the primary tool used to implement the goals and policies contained within the General Plan. All matters governed by this title shall substantially conform to the purposes, intent or provisions of the General Plan. Any recommendations for zone changes, if found to be not in conformance with the General Plan and its phrasing, shall not be permitted unless it is also found that the General Plan is in error or in need of change.
17.08.050 Addition of a use to land use tables.
Upon an application or on its own initiative and pursuant to Chapter 17.86, the City Council may add a use to the land use tables established in this chapter if the Council makes all of the following findings:
1. That the addition of the use to the land use table will be in accordance with the purposes of this title and of the zone district or districts in which the use will be permitted;
2. That the use has similar basic characteristics as the present uses allowed in the district;
3. That the use will not generate a noticeably greater amount of odor, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or any other objectionable influence or hazard than the amount normally created by any of the other uses permitted in the district or districts in which the use will be permitted;
4. That the establishment of the use in the zone district or districts in which it will be permitted will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
17.86.030 Findings
Before a zone change or text amendment may be approved, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority identified in Chapter 17.70:
1. The amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and this title;
2. The amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
3. The amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City;
4. The anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
A zone change or text amendment may be denied if the reviewing authority finds one (1) or more of the findings in this section cannot be made.
In accordance with Section 17.86.030, before a zone change or text amendment may be approved, all of the following findings shall be made by the reviewing authority:
1. That the amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance;
Analysis: The changes proposed to the HMC include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits. That each amendment request has been evaluated for consistency with the General Plan and recommended for approval if deemed consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
Analysis: That the changes proposed are minor in nature or extrapolate on an already permitted overall use to provide further clarification. The amendments proposed have been evaluated to ensure the changes will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. That the amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City; and Analysis: That jobs-housing balance is achieved, by increasing opportunities for people to work and live in close proximity. The ratio is expressed as the number of jobs divided by the number of housing units. The jobs-housing balance is a general tool for analyzing where people work, where they live, and how effectively they can travel between the two. In the planning area, the existing jobs-housing balance ratio in 2013-2014 was 1.17. It is estimated that the implementation of the General Plan would increase the jobs-housing balance by 0.45 to 1.62, which would make the planning area a jobs- rich area. The proposed text amendments recommended for approval are all consistent with the General Plan and will not affect the City’s ability to maintain an appropriate balance of land uses within the City.
4. That the anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
Analysis: The comprehensive edits to the Zoning Ordinance include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. The amendments proposing changes to land uses were based on existing land use categories and similar uses within zones. The anticipated land uses proposed through the zoning ordinance in their respective zone districts will be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed zone text amendment is exempt under Section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment. The proposed project is a text amendment that is not associated with a physical development, therefore there are no physical impacts that will result from the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Noticing of the project was published in the newspaper on November 15, 2024. Since the zone text amendments affect the entire city, which would result in a mailout exceeding 1,000 property owners, individual notice was not mailed to property owners, in accordance with Section 17.70.100 Notice Requirements of the Hanford Municipal Code:
In the event that the number of owners of property to whom notice may be sent pursuant to subsection B of this section would result in more than one thousand (1,000) notices, notice may alternatively be given at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing by either of the following procedures:
1. By placing a display advertisement of at least one-fourth (1/4) page in a newspaper having general circulation within the area affected by the proposed ordinance or amendment; or
2. By placing a written notice with any generalized mailing sent by the City to property owners in the area affected by the proposed ordinance or amendment, such as billings for City services.
No comments have been received as of the date of preparation of this report.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. Introduce and waive the first reading of Ordinance No. 24-11, approving Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Ordinance No. 11-24
2. Attachment 1 Proposed Zoning Ordinance Amendments
3. Notice of Exemption 2024-79
ORDINANCE NO. 24-11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORDAPPROVING ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 0007-24, A REQUEST BY THE CITY OF HANFORD TO CONDUCT A COMPREHENSIVE AMENDMENT TO THE HANFORD MUNICIPAL CODE TITLE 17, AS DIRECTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HANFORD. CHANGES INCLUDE
VARIOUS LAND USE CHANGES, DEFINITION CHANGES AND UPDATES, REGULATION CHANGES, SPELLING AND GRAMMAR EDITS, AS WELL AS LEGALLY ADVISED EDITS.
LOCATION: CITYWIDE
The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1: The Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, the Zoning Ordinance contains regulations to ensure the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Hanford, including zoning categories, allowed uses and development standards.
SECTION 2: The City Council has held a public hearing on the Zone Text Amendment No. 0007 -24, to conduct a comprehensive amendment to the Hanford Municipal Code Title 17, as directed by the City Council of the City of Hanford. Changes include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, a s well as legally advised edits. The proposed ordinance changes are attached as Exhibit A;
SECTION 3: The City Council finds that the adoption of this ordinance is exempt from environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to the following section of the CEQA Guidelines, 14 Cal. Code of Regulations, Chapter 3.
a) The ordinance is exempt under Section 15061(b) (3) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 4: The proposed amendment was evaluated for consistency with the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance in accordance with Sections 17.86.030 and based on the following findings:
1. That the amendment is internally consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance;
Analysis: The changes proposed to the HMC include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits. That each amendment request has been evaluated for consistency wit h the General Plan and recommended for approval if deemed consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
2. That the amendment would not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community;
Analysis: That the changes proposed are minor in nature or extrapolate on an already permitted overall use to provide further clarification. The amendments proposed have been evaluated to ensure the changes will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare of the community.
3. That the amendment would maintain the appropriate balance of land uses within the City; and
Analysis: That jobs-housing balance is achieved, by increasing opportunities for people to work and live in close proximity. The ratio is expressed as the number of jobs divided by the number of housing units. The jobs-housing balance is a general tool for analyzing where people work, where they live, and how effectively they can travel between the two. In the planning area, the existing jobs-housing balance ratio in 2013-2014 was 1.17. It is estimated that the implementation of the General Plan would incre ase the jobs- housing balance by 0.45 to 1.62, which would make the planning area a jobs -rich area. The proposed text amendments recommended for approval are all consistent with the General Plan and will not affect the City’s ability to maintain an appropriate balance of land uses within the City.
4. That the anticipated land uses on the subject site would be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
Analysis: The comprehensive edits to the Zoning Ordinance include various land use changes, definition changes and updates, regulation changes, spelling and grammar edits, as well as legally advised edits consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinan ce. The amendments proposing changes to land uses were based on existing land use categories and similar uses within zones. The anticipated land uses proposed through the zoning ordinance in their respective zone districts will be compatible with existing and future surrounding uses.
SECTION 5: The City Council of the City of Hanford does ordain that Title 17 is hereby amended, as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 6: That the ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage, and shall be published once in the Hanford Sentinel within fifteen (15) days after its passage or a summary of this ordinance shall be published in the Hanford Sentinel in a manner consistent with the requirements of the California Government Code.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford duly called and held on December 3, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
APPROVED
____________________________
Travis Paden
MAYOR of the City of Hanford
ATTEST:
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Natalie Corral
CITY CLERK
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF KINGS ) ss
CITY OF HANFORD )
I, NATALIE CORRAL, City Clerk of the City of Hanford, do hereby certify the foregoing ordinance was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford on the 3rd day of December, 2024, and it was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Hanford held on the 17th day of December 2024.
NATALIE CORRAL
CITY CLERK
Exhibit A
Zone Text Amendment No. 0007-24
Note: not included as part of the agenda packet, since it appears as Attachment 1
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
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Zoning Ordinance
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City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
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City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
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City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
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CITY OF HANFORD
MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 17
ZONING ORDINANCE
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Title 17
ZONING
Page No.
Chapter 17.02 GENERAL PROVISIONS 1
Chapter 17.04 CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY 4
Chapter 17.06 ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP 7
Chapter 17.08 LAND USE TABLES 10
Chapter 17.10 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES 46
Chapter 17.12 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE 53
Chapter 17.14 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE 60
Chapter 17.16 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL ZONE 66
Chapter 17.18 REGIONAL COMMERCIAL ZONE 69
Chapter 17.20 SERVICE COMMERCIAL ZONE 72
Chapter 17.22 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE 75
Chapter 17.24 NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE ZONE 78
Chapter 17.26 CORRIDOR MIXED USE ZONE 82
Chapter 17.28 DOWNTOWN MIXED USE ZONE 85
Chapter 17.30 OFFICE RESIDENTIAL ZONE 88
Chapter 17.32 OFFICE ZONE 94
Chapter 17.34 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE 97
Chapter 17.36 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE 101
Chapter 17.38 PUBLIC FACILITIES ZONE 105
Chapter 17.40 AIRPORT PROTECTION ZONE 109
Chapter 17.42 CONSERVATION ZONE 113
Chapter 17.44 AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONE 116
Chapter 17.46 RESERVED
Chapter 17.48 HISTORIC OVERLAY ZONE 120
Chapter 17.50 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS 137
Chapter 17.52 LANDSCAPE STANDARDS 149
Chapter 17.54 PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS 152
Chapter 17.56 SIGNS AND OUTDOOR ADVERTISING STRUCTURES 163
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Chapter 17.60 SPECIFIC LAND USE STANDARDS 187
Chapter 17.62 ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENTS 204
Chapter 17.68 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TOWERS 212 Chapter 17.68 WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITIES AND TOWERS 212 Chapter 17.69 COMMERCIAL CANNABIS-RELATED USES AND ACTIVITY 208
Chapter 17.70 PERMITS AND APPLICATIONS 223
Chapter 17.72 SITE PLAN REVIEW PERMITS 231
Chapter 17.74 ADMINISTRATIVE USE PERMITS 231
Chapter 17.76 TEMPORARY USE PERMITS 237
Chapter 17.78 HOME OCCUPATION PERMITS 241
Chapter 17.80 CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS 245
Chapter 17.82 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PERMITS 247
Chapter 17.84 VARIANCES AND MINOR DEVIATIONS 250
Chapter 17.86 ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS 253
Chapter 17.88 GENERAL PLAN AND SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS 255
Chapter 17.90 NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES, AND LOTS 257 Chapter 17.92 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION 261
Chapter 17.94 ENFORCEMENT 266
Chapter 17.96 DEFINITION OF LAND USES 276
Chapter 17.98 DEFINITION OF TERMS 298
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
1 Chapter 17.02
GENERAL PROVISIONS
Sections:
17.02.010 Adoption.
17.02.020 Purposes and objectives.
17.02.030 Short title.
17.02.040 Components.
17.02.050 Authority.
17.02.060 Relationship to the general plan.
17.02.070 Relationship to specific plans.
17.02.080 Relationship to design guidelines.
17.02.090 Relationship to other titles of the municipal code.
17.02.100 Conflict between regulations.
17.02.110 Application.
17.02.010 Adoption.
There is adopted, as provided in this title, a zoning ordinance for the city of Hanford, state of California, which is a part of the Hanford Municipal Code.
17.02.020 Purposes and objectives.
The zoning ordinance is adopted to preserve, protect and promote the public health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience, prosperity and general welfare of the citizens of Hanford. More specifically, the zoning ordinance is adopted to achieve the following objectives:
A. To provide a zoning map and associated regulations to guide the physical development of the city in such a manner as to progressively achieve the general arrangement of the land uses described and depicted in the Hanford General Plan;
B. To foster a wholesome, serviceable and attractive living environment, the beneficial development of areas that exhibit conflicting patterns of use, and the stability of existing land uses that conform with the objectives, policies, principles and standards of the General Plan; C. To prevent excessive population densities and the overcrowding of land with structures; D. To promote a safe, effective traffic circulation system, the provision of adequate off -street parking and truck loading facilities, and the appropriate location of community facilities; E. To protect and promote appropriately located commercial and industrial activities in order to preserve and strengthen the city’s economic base;
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
2 F. To protect and enhance real property values and the city’s natural assets; G. To ensure unimpeded development of such new urban expansion that is logical, desirable and in conformance with the objectives and policies of the General Plan; and H. To provide and protect open space in accordance with the policies of the Open Space Element of the General Plan;
17.02.030 Short title.
This title shall be known as the “zoning ordinance .” The words “code” and “ordinance” as used in this title shall have the same meaning.
17.02.040 Components.
The zoning ordinance shall consist of a zoning map designating certain districts and a set of regulations controlling the uses of land; the density of population; the uses and locations of structures; and the height and bulk of structures . It shall also consist of the open spaces about structures; the appearance of certain uses and structures; the areas and dimensions of sites; the location, size and illumination of signs ; and number of design off-street parking and off -street loading facilities.
17.02.050 Authority.
This title is adopted pursuant to the provisions of the Planning and Zoning Law, Title 7 of Government Code of the State of California.
17.02.060 Relationship to the general plan.
The zoning ordinance is the primary tool used to implement the goals and policies contained within the General Plan. All matters governed by this title shall substantially conform to the purposes, intent or provisions of the General Plan . Any recommendations for zone changes, if found to be not in conformance with the General Plan and its phrasing, shall not be permitted unless it is also found that the General Plan is in error or in need of change. In this situation, the General Plan must also be amended to maintain consistency between the General Plan and the zoning ordinance.
17.02.070 Relationship to specific plans.
Specific plans are designed to meet the requirements of the State Government Code and the General Plan. All uses, buildings, or structures located within a specific plan area shall comply with the provisions of the applicable specific plan. Where such provisions conflict with the zoning ordinance, the requirements of the adopted specific plan shall take precedence over the zoning ordinance. In instances where the specific plan is silent, the zoning ordinance shall prevail.
17.02.080 Relationship to design guidelines.
Design guidelines are intended to supplement the general design and development regulations located in the zoning ordinance. Conformance to the design guidelines is strongly encouraged, but not mandatory. The design guidelines represent the City’s preferences and provide examples of appropriate, quality design that positively contribute to the character of the community, but they are not intended to preclude alternatives or restrict imagination. In the event there is a conflict between the zoning ordinance and the design guidelines, the regulations in the zoning ordinance shall prevail.
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3 17.02.090 Relationship to other titles of the municipal code.
No provision of this title is intended to abrogate, repeal, annul, impair or interfere with any existing ordinance of the City. Where this title imposes greater restrictions or regulations than are imposed or required by an existing ordinance, deed restriction, covenant, easement or agreement between parties, this title shall control.
17.02.100 Conflict between regulations.
Any conflicts between requirements of this title, or between this title and other regulations, shall be resolved as follows:
A. In the event of any conflict between the provisions of this title, the most restrictive requirement shall control.
B. In the event of any conflict between the requirements of this title and standards adopted as part of any specific plan, the requirements of the specific plan shall control.
C. In the event of any conflict between requirements of this title and other regulations of the City, the most restrictive requirement shall control, as determined by the City.
D. It is not intended that the requirements of this title shall interfere with, repeal, abrogate or annul any easement, covenant, or other agreement that existed when this zoning ordinance became effective. This zoning ordinance applies to all land uses and development regardless of whether it imposes a greater or lesser restriction on the development or use of structures or land than an applicable private agreement or restriction, without affecting the applicability of any agreement or restriction. The City shall not enforce any private covenant or agreement unless it is a party to the covenant or agreement. Where a requirement of a private covenant or agreement directly conflicts with a requirement in this title, the City shall enforce the requirements of this title.
17.02.110 Application.
To the extent permitted by applicable law, this title shall apply to all property, whether owned by private persons, firms, corporations or organizations; by the United States of America or any of its agencies; by the state or any of its agencies or political subdivisions; by any county or city, including the C ity of Hanford, or any of its agencies; or by any authority or district organized under the laws of the state, except for exemptions specifically allowed by state and federal laws or amendments thereto.
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4 Chapter 17.04
CONSTRUCTION AND TERMINOLOGY
Sections:
17.04.010 Construction.
17.04.020 General terminology of persons and entities.
17.04.030 Rules of interpretation.
17.04.040 Record of interpretations.
17.04.050 Rules of measurement.
17.04.060 Multiple decisions.
17.04.010 Construction.
The following rules of construction shall apply in this title , unless inconsistent with the plain meaning of the context of this chapter:
A. The present tense includes the past and future tenses; and the future tense includes the present.
B. Words used in the singular shall include the plural, and words used in the plural shall include the singular.
C. In the event there is any conflict or inconsistency between the heading of a chapter, section or subsection of this title and the context thereof, such heading shall not be deemed to affect the scope, meaning or intent of such context.
D. The words “shall,” “will,” “is to,” and “are to” are always mandatory. “Should” is not mandatory but is strongly recommended; and “may” is permissive. “Shall not” and “may not” are always restrictive.
E. The words “zone district,” “zoning district,” and “zone” shall have the same meaning.
F. Whenever a number of days are specified in this title, or in any permit, condition of approval, or notice issued or given as provided in this title, the number of days shall be construed as calendar days, unless business days are specified. Time limits w ill extend to the following business day where the last of the specified number of days falls on a day that the city is not open for business, except as otherwise provided for by other state and federal laws, regulations, and agencies.
G. Whenever a time limit in this title is specified in months, the number of months shall be deemed to be consecutive months.
H. When a provision of this title refers to a requirement elsewhere, the subject of the cross reference is assumed to be another chapter, Section, or subsection of this title, or another provision within the same Section or chapter, unless the title of another document is provided.
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
5 I. The provisions of this title are held to be minimum requirements, except where they are expressly stated to be otherwise.
17.04.020 General terminology of persons and entities.
A. “Applicant” means the property owner or his/her authorized agent or contractor who is requesting approval of a project.
B. “Building Official” means the Building Official of the City of Hanford, or his/her designee.
C. “City” means the City of Hanford, California.
D. “City Council” and “Council” mean the City Council of the City of Hanford.
E. “City Engineer” means the City Engineer of the City of Hanford, or his/her designee.
F. “Community Development Director” means the Community Development Director of the City of Hanford, or his/her designee.
G. “Planning Commission ” means the Planning Commission of the City of Hanford, duly appointed in accordance with Section 2.20.030 of the Hanford Municipal Code.
H. “Person” means person, firm, corporation, or organization.
17.04.030 Rules of interpretation.
A. The Community Development Director shall have the responsibility and authority on a staff level to interpret the meaning and applicability of all provisions and requirements of this title.
B. A request for an interpretation or determination shall be filed with the Community Development Director and shall include all information required by the City.
C. The Community Development Director has the option of forwarding any determination of the meaning or applicability of any provision of this title directly to the Planning Commission for consideration.
D. The issuance of an interpretation shall include findings stating the basis for the interpretation.
The basis for an interpretation may include technological changes or new industry standards. The issuance of an interpretation shall also include a finding d ocumenting the consistency of the interpretation with the General Plan, and any applicable Specific Plan.
E. Any affected person may appeal the interpretation of the Community Development Director or the Planning Commission to the City Council. If appealed, a hearing officer designated by the City Council shall then make the final interpretation.
17.04.040 Record of interpretations.
A. Interpretations shall be written and shall quote the provisions of this title being interpreted, and the applicability in the particular or general circumstances that caused the need for the interpretation.
B. The Community Development Director shall maintain a complete record of all interpretations indexed by the number of the chapter or section that is the subject of the interpretation.
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6 17.04.050 Rules of measurement.
A. For all measurements and calculations, the applicant shall be responsible for supplying drawings accurately illustrating the measurements that apply to a project. These drawings shall be drawn to scale and shall include sufficient detail to allow easy verification upon inspection by the City.
B. When measuring a required distance, such as the minimum distance between a structure and a lot line, the measurement shall be made at the closest or shortest distance between the two objects.
C. Distances are measured along a horizontal plane unless otherwise specified.
D. Measurements involving a structure are made to the closest wall of the structure, unless otherwise specified.
E. When measuring the distance between two different uses, the measurement shall be made from closest lot line to lot line.
F. When measuring height, the measurement shall be the vertical distance from the highest point to the ground level directly below, except as otherwise specified.
G. Where there is a grade difference on either side of a fence or wall, the height of the structure shall be measured vertically from the average elevation of the ground surface covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure; provided, however, the provisions of this section shall not apply to the height of any structure necessa ry for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the state or an agency thereof.
H. Minimum lot width shall be measured at the front setback line, or from the front property line if there is no required setback, as determined by the zoning of the lot.
I. Lot depth is measured along an imaginary straight line drawn from the midpoint of the front property line of the lot to the midpoint of the rear property line or to the most distant point on any other lot line where there is no rear lot line.
J. Required yard space shall be measured as the minimum horizontal distance from the property line of the site or street line to a line parallel thereto on the site; provided, however, where a precise street plan has been adopted by the City Council, required front yards shall be measured from the precise street plan line.
17.04.060 Multiple decisions.
Where a project requires multiple decisions by the Pl anning Commission and C ity Council, the Planning Commission decisions on such project shall not be final, but shall be advisory to the City Council, which shall be vested with the final decision making powers pertaining to the project.
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
7 Chapter 17.06
ZONE DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
Sections:
17.06.010 Purpose.
17.06.020 Applicability.
17.06.030 Establishment of zone districts.
17.06.040 Establishment of zoning map.
17.06.050 Interpretation of zone boundary lines.
17.06.060 Zone changes.
17.06.070 Prezoning.
17.06.080 Right-of-way abandonment.
17.06.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to establish zone districts and a zoning map to classify, regulate, restrict and segregate the uses of land and buildings, to regulate and restrict the height and bulk of buildings and to regulate the area of yards and other open spaces about buildings, and to regulate the density of population.
17.06.020 Applicability.
The zoning districts are applicable in all areas of the City.
17.06.030 Establishment of Zone Districts.
A. Base zone districts establish the basic land use and property development regulations applicable to all property within the City, as provided in Section 17.02.110. Overlay zone districts provide additional regulations that are to be exercised over certain lands within the combining zone to meet special community health, safety, welfare, environmental or development objectives described by the General Plan or a specific plan. Overlay district regulations apply in addition to base district regulations and other regulations of this chapter.
B. The base zones are hereby established as follows:
1. Low Density Residential – 12,000 square foot minimum site area, abbreviated as R-L-12;
2. Low Density Residential – 8,000 square foot minimum site area, abbreviated as R-L-8;
3. Low Density Residential – 5,000 square foot minimum site area, abbreviated as R-L-5;
4. Medium Density Residential, abbreviated as R-M.
5. High Density Residential, abbreviated as R-H.
6. Neighborhood Commercial, abbreviated as C-N.
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8 7. Regional Commercial, abbreviated as C-R.
8. Service Commercial, abbreviated as C-S.
9. Highway Commercial, abbreviated as C-H.
10. Neighborhood Mixed Use, abbreviated as MX-N.
11. Corridor Mixed Use, abbreviated as MX-C.
12. Downtown Mixed Use, abbreviated as MX-D.
13. Office Residential, abbreviated as OR.
14. Office, abbreviated as O.
15. Light Industrial, abbreviated as I-L.
16. Heavy Industrial, abbreviated as I-H.
17. Public Facilities, abbreviated as PF.
18. Airport Protection, abbreviated as AP.
19. Conservation, abbreviated as CO.
C. The overlay zone districts are hereby established as follows:
1. Airport Overlay District
2. Historic Overlay District
17.06.040 Establishment of zoning map.
A. In order to ensure that comprehensive zoning regulations may be applied uniformly to all incorporated territory upon adoption of this title, a zoning map is hereby established to delineate the location and boundaries of zone districts within the City. The zoning map is incorporated into this title by this reference with the same force and effect as if the boundaries, together with any notations, references, and information shown on the zoning map were specifically stated and described in this title.
B. The zoning map, together with such additional maps as may be adopted in accordance with the provisions of this title, shall be collectively known as the “City of Hanford Zoning Map.” C. The official copy of the zoning map shall be kept, maintained, and made available to the public by the Hanford Community Development Department. The zoning map may be maintained in hard copy and/or electronic formats.
D. All property within incorporated territory shall be delineated within a zoning district on the zoning map.
E. The location of zoning districts on the zoning map shall be consistent with the applicable policies and land use set forth in the General Plan.
17.06.050 Interpretation of zone boundary lines.
Whenever any uncertainty exists as to the boundary line between two zoning districts shown on the zoning map the following interpretations shall control:
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
9 A. Where a boundary line is indicated as following a street, alley, railroad right-of-way, drainage channel, or other watercourse, the center line of such street, alley, railroad right-of-way, drainage channel, or other watercourse shall be considered to be the boundary line.
B. Where a boundary line is indicated as following a lot line or property line, the boundary line shall be construed as following such lot line or property line.
C. Where a boundary line is not indicated as following a street or alley and does not follow or coincide approximately with a lot line or property line, the zone boundary line shall be determined by the use of the scale designated on the city’s zone plan map.
D. Where further uncertainty exists, the Planning Commission, upon a written application from the owner of the property in question or on its own motion, shall determine the location of the zone boundary in question, giving due consideration to the location indicated on the city’s zone plan map, the purposes and objectives of the zoning ordinance , and the applicable policies set forth in the General Plan.
17.06.060 Zone changes.
Changes to the zoning map shall be approved by ordinance of the City Council in accordance with Chapter 17.86.
17.06.070 Prezoning.
Territories proposed for annexation into the city shall be prezoned concurrent with the City Council initiation of annexation proceedings, in accordance with Chapter 17.86.
17.06.080 Right-of-way abandonment.
When a public street, alley or railroad right -of-way is abandoned, the abandoned territory shall immediately, and without any further action by the city, be assigned the zoning that is classified the same as the adjacent territory.
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
10 Chapter 17.08
LAND USE TABLES
Sections:
17.08.010 Land use restriction.
17.08.020 Residential land use table.
17.08.030 Commercial, office, and industrial land use table.
17.08.040 Addition of a use to land use tables.
17.08.010 Land use restriction.
No structure, or any part thereof, shall be erected, enlarged , or reduced , nor shall any site or structure be used, designated, or intended to be used for any purpose or in any manner other than as included among the uses listed in the land use tables in this chapter as permitted, administratively permitted, or conditionally permitted in the zone district in which such structure, land, or site is located, except as otherwise authorized by this title.
17.08.020 Residential land use table.
A. The following table identifies which land uses are permitted by right, require a use permit, or are not allowed in the R-L-12, R-L-8, R-L-5, R-M, and R-H zones.
B. A “P” means that the use is permitted by right in that zone. A “C” means the use requires a conditional use permit in that zone. An “A” means the use requires an administrative use permit in that zone. A “T” means the use requires a temporary use per mit in that zone. A blank box means the use is not allowed in that zone. Site Plan Review may be required, subject to the Applicability provisions set forth in Section 17.72.020.
C. Land uses are grouped generally by type of use, and then listed alphabetically. The land use groups are Accessory and Support Uses; Residential Uses; and Other Uses. Use of the word “or” can mean either or both uses.
D. Land uses with specific land use standards shall meet the requirements found in the identified Section in the last column of the table.
E. Land within the Airport Protection Zone District shall also be subject to the standards found in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
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11 Table 17.08.020
Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Single-family
Residential Zones
Multi-family
Residential
Zones
Land Uses R-L-12 R-L-8 R-L-5 R-M R-H
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
Residential Uses
1 Assisted living, skilled nursing,
or hospice facility C C C C C
2 Bed and breakfast inn C 17.60.040
3 Boarding house or rooming house C C C
4 Emergency shelter C C
5 Employee housing for six (6) or
fewer employees P P P P P
6 Hotel or motel
7 Manufactured home on
permanent foundation A A A A A 17.60.090
8 Mobilehome, not within a
mobilehome park 17.60.090
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12 Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Single-family
Residential Zones
Multi-family
Residential
Zones
Land Uses R-L-12 R-L-8 R-L-5 R-M R-H
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
9 Mobilehome park (two or more
mobile homes or manufactured
dwellings on a site; 5 acre
minimum)
C 17.60.100
10 Multi-family dwelling, two (2)
units per building (duplex) P P P P P
17.10.020 –
only
permitted in
single-family
zone districts
if the
requirements
of
Government
Code Section
65852.21 are
satisfied
11 Multi-family dwelling, three (3)
or four (4) units per building
(triplex or fourplex)
C P P
17.10.020 –
only
permitted on
corner lots in
R-L-5
12 Multi-family dwelling, five (5) or
more units per building/site P P
13 Recreational vehicle park C C
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13 Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Single-family
Residential Zones
Multi-family
Residential
Zones
Land Uses R-L-12 R-L-8 R-L-5 R-M R-H
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
14 Residential care facility, up to six
(6) persons P P P P P
15 Residential care facility, seven
(7) or more persons C C C C C
16 Single-family dwelling, attached P P P
17 Single-family dwelling, detached P P P P P
18 Single-room occupancy (SRO) C
19 Supportive housing P P P P P
20 Transitional housing
P P P P P
Residential Accessory and
Support Uses
30 Accessory dwelling unit P P P P P
17.60.030,
subject to
State Law
regulations;
31 Building ancillary to the main
residential use P P P P P
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14 Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Single-family
Residential Zones
Multi-family
Residential
Zones
Land Uses R-L-12 R-L-8 R-L-5 R-M R-H
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
32 Cottage food operation P P P P P
17.60.050 –
Home
Occupation
Permit
Required
33 Expansion of existing
nonconforming residential use C C C C C 17.90.070
34 Guest house P P P Without a
kitchen
35 Home occupation P P P P P
17.78 – Home
Occupation
Permit
Required
36 Keeping of household pets P P P P P
§ 6.12.010
limits the
number of
pets a
household
may maintain
37 Raising of fruit, vegetables, and
horticultural specialties for
personal use
P P P P P
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15 Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Single-family
Residential Zones
Multi-family
Residential
Zones
Land Uses R-L-12 R-L-8 R-L-5 R-M R-H
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
38 Temporary caretaker’s dwelling T T T T T
39 Temporary materials storage yard T T T T T
40 Temporary residential sales office T T T T T
41 Temporary construction living
quarters A A A A A
must be
manufactured
dwelling unit
on permanent
foundation;
six month
limit
42 Other accessory or ancillary use
or structure that the Community
Development Director determines
is customarily associated with,
and subordinate to, a primary
permitted use.
P P P P P
Other Uses
50 Community center or facility C C C C C
51 Day care, up to eight (8) children P P P P P 17.60.060
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16 Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Single-family
Residential Zones
Multi-family
Residential
Zones
Land Uses R-L-12 R-L-8 R-L-5 R-M R-H
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
52 Day care, nine (9) to fourteen
(14) children
P
P
P
P
P
17.60.060; SB
234
,
53 Day care, over fourteen (14)
children C C C C C 17.60.060
54 Gas and electric transmission
lines, electrical transmission and
distribution substation, gas
regulator station, communications
equipment building, public
service pumping station or
elevated pressure tank
A A A A A
55 Golf course or country club C C C
56 Mini-warehouse or self-storage
facility C
17.60.095
on a parcel
which has
frontage on and
adequate main
access to an
arterial or
collector street
57 Park or playground P P P P P
58 Religious institution or facility C C C C C
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
17 Residential Zone Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Single-family
Residential Zones
Multi-family
Residential
Zones
Land Uses R-L-12 R-L-8 R-L-5 R-M R-H
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
59 School, private (kindergarten to
12th grade) C C C
60 School, public (kindergarten to
12th grade) P P P
61 Storm drainage basin, with
without a park P P P P P
62 Land uses listed in the
Commercial, Office, and
Industrial Zone Use Table
(Section 17.08.030) that are not
listed in this Residential Zone
Use Table
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18 17.08.030 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Zone Use Table A. The following table identifies which land uses are permitted by right, require a use permit, or are not allowed in the C-N, C-R, C-S, C-H, MX-N, MX-C, MX-D, O-R, O, I-L, I-H, AP, PF, and CO zones.
B. A “P” means that the use is permitted by right in that zone. A “C” means the use requires a conditional use permit in that zone. An “A” means the use requires an administrative use permit in that zone. A “T” means the use requires a temporary use per mit in that zone. A blank box means the use is not allowed in that zone. Site Plan Review may be required, subject to the Applicability provisions set forth in Section 17.72.020.
C. Land uses are grouped generally by type of use, and then listed alphabetically. The land use groups are Accessory and Support Uses; Eating and Drinking Establishment Uses; Education, Religious, and Assembly Uses; Manufacturing and Processing Uses; Offi ce and Medical Uses; Public and Quasi -Public Uses; Recreation Uses; Residential Uses; Retail Uses; Service Uses; Transportation and Storage Uses; and Other Uses.
D. Land uses with specific land use standards shall meet the requirements found in the identified Section in the last column of the table.
E. Land within the Airport Protection Zone District shall also be subject to the standards found in the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
Table 17.08.030
Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
O
I-L
I-H
AP
PF
CO
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
Accessory and Support
Uses
A1 Automated teller
machine (ATM) P P P P P P P P P P P
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19 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
O
I-L
I-H
AP
PF
CO
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
A2 Caretaker residence or
quarters A A A A A A A
A3 Cottage food operation P P P P
17.60.050 –
Home
Occupation
Permit
Required
A4
Day care primarily for
children of employees
on the same site as a
permitted use
P P P P P P P P P P P P P 17.60.060
A5
Drive-thru pick-up
window, not in
conjunction with a
restaurant
P P P P P P C 17.60.070
A6 Electric vehicle
charging station P P P P P P P P P P P AB 1236
A7
Food service primarily
for employees on the
same site as a permitted
use
P P P P P P P P P P P P
A8
Games of skill or
amusement, eight (8) or
less
P P P P P P P P P
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20 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
O
I-L
I-H
AP
PF
CO
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
A9
Games of skill or
amusement, more than
eight (8)
C C C C C C C C C
A10 Home occupation P P P P P
17.78 – Home
Occupation
Permit
Required
A11 Keeping of household
pets P P P P P Title 6
A12 Keeping of large
animals as pets P Title 6
A13 Marijuana cultivation C
See
Chapters 5.56 a
nd 17.69
A14 Mobile vending or food
truck T T T T T T T T T T
See Chapter
5.64; CUP
required for
placement
exceeding six
(6) months
A15 Outdoor advertising
structure Billboard
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21 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
O
I-L
I-H
AP
PF
CO
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
A16
Outdoor storage
ancillary to and on the
same site as a permitted
use
P P P P P P P P P P P 17.60.120
A17
Temporary materials
and/or equipment
storage yard
T T T T T T T T T T T P
A18 Temporary sales office
(including parking lot) T T T T T T T T T T T
A19 Vending machines A A A A A A A A A A A A 17.60.150 A20
Accessory or ancillary
Office use; medical,
dental, or optometry,
that the Community
Development Director
determines is
customarily associated
with, and subordinate to,
a primary permitted use.
P P P P P P P P P P P P
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22 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
O
I-L
I-H
AP
PF
CO
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
A21
Other accessory or
ancillary use or structure
that the Community
Development Director
determines is
customarily associated
with, and subordinate to,
a primary permitted use.
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
Eating and Drinking
Establishment Uses
B1
Artisan food and
beverage production and
sales
P P P P P P P P
B2 Bar, nightclub, or
lounge C C C C C
B3 Brewpub C P P C C P P
B4 Microbrewery C P C C C
B5 Restaurant, full service P P P P P P P
B6
Restaurant, limited
service with drive-thru
pickup window
P P P P P P P 17.60.070
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23 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
O
I-L
I-H
AP
PF
CO
Specific
Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
B7
Restaurant, limited
service without drive-
thru pickup window
P P P P P P P
Education, Religious
and Assembly Uses
C1 Auditorium P P P P
C2 Card room C
C3
Club, lodge, event
space, or private
meeting hall
P P P
C4 Carnival or circus T T T T T
C5 College or university,
public or private C C C C P
C6 Convention or
conference center P P P P
C7 Funeral home or
mortuary P C P C
C8 Library, museum, or
cultural facility P P P
C9 Pool hall or billiard
parlor C C
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24 Commercial, Office, and Industrial Use Table
P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
O
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C10 Religious institution or
facility P C C C C
C11
School, private
(kindergarten to 12th
grade)
C
C12
School, public
(kindergarten to 12th
grade)
P
C13
School; charter, trade,
vocational, art, business,
or professional
C P C C C C C P
C14
Studio for martial arts,
music, dance, yoga,
exercise, gymnastics or
similar
P P P P P P P P
C15 Theater, live or movie P P
Theater, live or movie
with incidental alcohol
sales
C C ABC Type 41
or 47 required
Manufacturing and
Processing Uses
D1 Agricultural crop
production P P P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
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(See identified
Section)
D2
Agricultural products
packing, packaging,
preparing or processing
C P C
D3 Agricultural
technology P P P
D3
D4 Animal raising P
D5 Beverage Production P P P
D6
Blacksmiths or metal
products
manufacturing
C P P
D7 Boat building and
repair P P P
D8 Cannabis cultivation C See chapters
5.56 and 17.69
D9 Cannabis distribution C C See chapters
5.56 and 17.69
D10 Cannabis manufacturing C See chapters
5.56 and 17.69
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
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(See identified
Section)
D11 Cannabis testing C C See chapters
5.56 and 17.69
D12 Chemical products
manufacturing C
D13 Clothing
production
C
P P
D14 Concrete and cement
production C
D15
Electrical equipment
or component
manufacturing
C P P
D16 Fabric product
manufacturing C P P
D17
Food and beverage
manufacturing (large
scale)
P P
D18 Furniture and cabinet
shops C P P
D19 Glass production C P P
D20 Hazardous waste facility C
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
D5
D21
Industrial or
manufacturing facility,
general
P
D6
D22
Industrial or
manufacturing,
intensive
C
D23
Industrial or
manufacturing facility,
limited
P P
D7
D24
Jewelry
manufacturing P P P
D25
Lumber and wood
product
manufacturing
C P P
D26
Machinery
manufacturing, no
punch presses or drop
hammers over 20 tons
C P P
D27
Machinery
manufacturing, with
punch presses or drop
hammers over 20 tons
C C
D28
Cannabis manufacture
transportation,
distribution or lab
testing
C See Chapters
5.56 and 17.69
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
D29 Meat packing without
slaughterhouse C
D30 Mining, quarry, or sand
and gravel excavation C C
D10
D31
Monument and
tombstone works C P P
D32 Motor vehicle
manufacturing P P
D33 Paint manufacturing C
D34 Pharmaceutical
manufacturing P P
D35 Plastics and rubber
products P P
D36
Printing and
publishing (large-
scale)
P P P
D37 Research and
development facility P C P P C
D38 Structural clay and
pottery production C P P
D39
Surgical and medical
instrument
manufacturing
C P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Section)
D40
Telecommunication
component
manufacturing
C P P
D41
Tire recapping
retreading, and
rebuilding
C P
Office and Medical
Uses
E1 Business support service P P P P P P
E2 Call center C C C
E3
Communications
broadcasting or media
studio
P C P P C
E4 Laboratory; general,
medical or dental P C P C P C
E5 Hospital, general or
psychiatric P P
E6 Office; medical, dental,
or optometry P P P P P P P
Under 2,000 sq. ft. P P P P P P P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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(See identified
Section)
2,000 – 6,000 sq. ft P C P P P P P P
Over 6,000 sq. ft. P P P P P P P
E7 Office; professional or
commercial P P P P P P P
Under 2,000 sq. ft. P P P P P P P P
2,000 – 6,000 sq. ft P C P P P P P P
Over 6,000 sq. ft. P P P P P P P
E8 Pharmacy P P P P P P P
Urgent care center or
other walk-in clinic P C C P P P P
Public and Quasi-
Public Uses
F1 Cemetery P
F2 Community center or
facility P P P P P
F3 Community garden P P P P P P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
F4 Day care, up to eight (8)
persons P P P P 17.60.060
F5 Day care, nine (9) to
fourteen (14) persons C A A A A 17.60.060
F6 Day care, over fourteen
(14) persons C C C C C 17.60.060
F7
Electrical distribution
and transmission and
substation, gas regulator
station, communications
equipment building,
public service pumping
station or elevated
pressure tank
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
F8 Fairgrounds P
F9 Government office;
local, state, or federal C P P P
Federal and
State agencies
exempt from
zoning
F10 Post office P P P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
F11
Public corporation yard,
utility yard, or vehicle
and heavy equipment
maintenance and storage
yard
C P P P
F12 Public safety facility or
station P P P P P P P P P P P
F13
Social service office,
assistance center, or
guidance center
P C
F14 Storm drainage basin,
with or without a park P P P P P P P P P P P P
F15
Wireless
communication facility
(WCF)
C P P C C C P P P 17.68
Recreation Uses
G1 Athletic complex or ball
field P
G2 Commercial recreation
facility, indoor C C P P C P C C
G3 Commercial recreation
facility, outdoor C C C C C
G4 Golf course or country
club C C
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
G5 Health or fitness
facility, large C P C P P C
G6 Health or fitness
facility, small P P P P P P P P C
G7 Park or playground P P P
Residential Uses
H1
Assisted living, skilled
nursing, or hospice
facility
C C C C
H2 Bed and breakfast inn C C C C 17.60.040
H3 Boarding or rooming
house C C P P
H4 Emergency shelter P P
H5
Employee housing for
six (6) or fewer
employees
P P P P
H6 Hotel or motel C C P P P
H7 Live/work facility P P P P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
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(See identified
Section)
H7
Manufactured home
on permanent
foundation
P P P P P
H8
Mobile home park (two
or more mobile homes
or manufactured
dwellings on a site; 5
acre minimum)
17.60.100
H9
Multi-family dwelling,
two (2) units per
building site (duplex)
P P P P
Permitted at a
ratio of one
unit per 1,500
sq. ft. of site
area
H10
Multi-family dwelling,
three (3) or four (4)
units per building site
(triplex or fourplex)
P P P C
Permitted at a
ratio of one
unit per 1,500
sq. ft. of site
area
H11
Multi-family dwelling,
five (5) or more units
per building site
P P P
Permitted at a
ratio of one
unit per 1,500
sq. ft. of site
area
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
H12 Recreational vehicle
park C C
H13 Residential care facility P P P P
H14
Residential dwelling
located in same building
with office or
commercial use
C P P P P P
H15 Single-family dwelling,
attached P P P
H16 Single-family dwelling,
detached P P P P P
H17 Single-room occupancy
(SRO) P P P
H18 Supportive housing P P P P P
H19 Transitional housing P P P P P
Retail Uses
I1 Adult entertainment
establishment A A A 17.62
I2 Auction or sales house P P P
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P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
I3 Auction or sales yard C C
I4 Automobile and pick-up
sales, new and used P P P 17.60.140
I5 Automobile and pick-up
sales, used only P P 17.60.140
I6
Automobile and/or
motorcycle parts
(retail), no installation
P P P P P P P
I7
Boat, recreational
vehicle (RV), and truck
sales
P C
I8
Building materials and
supply or home
improvement store
P P P P C
I9 Cannabis storefront
dispensary or sales C See Chapters
5.56 and 17.69
I10 Convenience store, with
or without fuel sales P P P P P P P C
I11
Farm or construction
equipment sales or
service
P C Definition
Needed
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
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Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
I12 Farmers market
A
T
A
T
A
T
A
T
I13 Feed and seed store P P
I14 Food market P P P P P P P
I15
Food produce stand A A A A A A A A A A A
Limited to
produce grown
on the site
I16 Fuel sales, fleet or
cardlock P P P P P
I17 Fuel sales, retail P P P P P P P C
I18 Furniture store P P P
I21 Garden shop P P P P
I22 Landscape nursery P C C C C
I20 Liquor store P P P P P P P
I21 Manufactured home
sales yard C C
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
O-R
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Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
I22 Marijuana dispensary or
sales C See Chapters
5.56 and 17.69
I22 News, magazine or
flower stand, outdoor C P
I23 Optical retailers P P P
I24 Pawn shop P P
I25 Pet store P P P P P P
I26 Retail sales store P P P P P P P
Also see Lines
I16, I17, and
I18 related to
sales of
furniture
I27
Retail sales solely via
internet, direct mail, or
telephone
P
P P P
C
P
C
P
17.78 Home
Occupation
Permit
Required in
conjunction
with
residential use
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P = Use is Permitted by Right C = Use Requires Conditional Use Permit A = Use Requires Administrative Use Permit T = Use Requires Temporary Use Permit Blank = Use is Not Allowed
Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
I28 Secondhand or thrift
store P P
I29 Swap meet or flea
market C C C C
I30 Tobacco or smoke shop C P P P
C P
Regulations:
17.60 distances
from schools
and sensitive
uses 600 ft.;
600 ft. from
other smoke
shops
Service Uses
J1 Ambulance service P P C
J2 Bank or credit union,
main branch P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
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(See identified
Section)
J3 Bank or credit union,
secondary branch P P P P
J4
Barber shop, hair salon,
nail care, massage
therapy establishment,
or day spa
P P P P P P P C C C
J5 Car wash, automatic or
full service C C P P C P
J6 Car wash, self-service C C C
J7 Carpet cleaning and
dyeing P C P
J8 Construction materials
recycling C P
J9 Copy, printing, or
mailing service P P P P P P P P P
J10 Crematorium or
columbarium C C C
J11 Dry cleaning or
laundromat P P P P P P
J12 Equipment rental yard P P
J13 Exterminator or pest
control service P P C P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
J14 Food catering P P P C
J15 Fortunetelling P P
J16 Fuel distributing P P P
J17 Kennel or animal
boarding P P C C
J18 Linen, diaper, or
uniform supply service P P P
J19 Medical Spa P P P P P P P P
J19 Motor vehicle repair or
service, major P P C P P
J20 Motor vehicle repair or
service, minor C P P P C P
J21 Motor vehicle window
tinting P P C P P
J22 Payday lenders or check
cashing establishment C C C
J23 Pet grooming C C P C P C
J24 Photography studio P P P P P P C P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
J25
Recycling, small
collection facility (CRV
only)
P
A
P
A
P
A
P
A
P
A
P
A
P
A P
A P
A
J26 Recycling, large
collection facility C P P P
J27 Recycling, processing or
sorting facility C C
J28 Repair shop, large
appliance or equipment P P C
J29 Repair shop, small
appliance or equipment C P C P P C
J30 Shooting range, indoor C C C C
J31 Shooting range, outdoor
J32 Specialty construction
or trade service P P P
J33 Tailoring or clothing
alterations P P P P P P
J34 Tattooing or body art C C P
J35 Veterinary clinic or
office C P C P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
MX-D
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
J36 Veterinary hospital C C
Transportation and
Storage Uses
K1 Airport or heliport P P
K2 Bus, transit, or train
station P P
K3 Cold storage or ice
house C P P P
K4 Food locker P P P P
K5 Junk yard, wrecking
yard, or salvage facility C
K6 Mini-warehouse or self-
storage facility P C C C
K7 Parking facility, off-site C C C C
K8 Truck stop or travel
center C
K9 Trucking or
transportation terminal P
K10 Vehicle impound yard
C P P
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
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Land Use
Standards
(See identified
Section)
K11 Warehouse or
distribution center P P
Other Uses
L1
Other uses not listed
that are determined by
the Community
Development Director
to be similar in nature to
a listed use that is
permitted in the same
zone
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
L2
Other uses not listed
that are determined by
the Community
Development Director
to be similar in nature to
a listed use that requires
an administrative use
permit in the same zone
A A A A A A A A A A A A A A
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Commercial
Zones
Mixed
Use
Zones
Industrial
and Office
Zones
Other
Zones
Land Uses
C-N
C-R
C-S
C-H
MX-N
MX-C
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Standards
(See identified
Section)
L3
Other uses not listed
that are determined by
the Community
Development Director
to be similar in nature to
a listed use that requires
a conditional use permit
in the same zone
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17.08.050 Addition of a use to land use tables.
Upon an application or on its own initiative and pursuant to Chapter 17.86, the City Council may add a use to the land use tables established in this chapter if the Council makes all of the following findings:
A. That the addition of the use to the land use table will be consistent with the purposes of this title and of the zone district or districts in which the use will be permitted; B. That the use has similar basic characteristics as the present uses allowed in the district; C. That the use will not generate a noticeably greater amount of odor, dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, illumination, glare, unsightliness or any other objectionable influence or hazard than the amount normally created by any of the other uses permitted in the district or districts in which the use will be permitted.
D. That the establishment of the use in the zone district or districts in which it will be permitted will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare;
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
46 Chapter 17.10
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES
Sections:
17.10.010 Application.
17.10.020 Permitted uses.
17.10.030 Lot area.
17.10.040 Lot dimensions.
17.10.050 Dwelling units per lot.
17.10.060 Coverage.
17.10.070 Building setback areas.
17.10.080 Distance between structures.
17.10.090 Height of structures.
17.10.100 Lot area less than 5,000 square feet.
17.10.110 Driveways.
17.10.120 Accessory structures.
17.10.130 Other setback standards.
17.10.140 Off-street parking.
17.10.150 Usable open space.
17.10.160 Landscaping.
17.10.170 Screening, fences, and walls.
17.10.180 Signs.
17.30.190 General provisions and standards.
17.10.010 Application.
This chapter shall apply to all land within the Low Density Residential (R -L-5, R-L-8, and R-L- 12) zones.
17.10.020 Permitted uses.
A. Uses shall be permitted or not permitted, conditionally permitted, administratively permitted, or temporarily permitted as prescribed in the land use table in Section 17.08.020.
B. Per Government Code Section 65852.21, m ulti-family dwellings proposed for any single - family zone district comprised of no more than two residential units shall be a by- right permitted use and considered ministerially if the requirements of that statute are satisfied. Multi-family dwellings of three or four units may be allowed with a conditional use permit only when located on a corner lot (R-L-5 only).
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
47 17.10.030 Lot area.
A. The minimum lot area shall be as follows:
1. In the R-L-5 zone, 5,000 square feet, except as prescribed in Section 17.10.100.
2. In the R-L-8 zone, 8,000 square feet.
3. In the R-L-12 zone, 12,000 square feet.
17.10.040 Lot dimensions.
A. The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 feet.
B. The average lot width shall be:
1. In the R-L-5 zone, 50 feet for interior lots and 60 feet for corner lots, except as prescribed in Section 17.10.100.
2. In the R-L-8 zone, 70 feet for interior lots and 75 feet for corner lots.
3. In the R-L-12 zone, 80 feet for interior lots and 90 feet for corner lots.
C. The minimum lot depth shall be:
1. In the R-L-5 zone, 90 feet, except as prescribed in Section 17.10.100.
2. In the R-L-8 zone, 95 feet.
3. In the R-L-12 zone, 100 feet.
D. Lots developed adjacent to an arterial or collector street are to be designed as walled or fenced back-on or side -on lots with a minimum five (5) and maximum ten (10) foot wide landscape easement continuous and adjacent to the street right-of-way line. The minimum lot dimensions are to be exclusive of the landscape easement area. The wall or fence shall be located in the landscape easement area adjacent to the easement line.
17.10.050 Dwelling units per lot.
Not more than one dwelling unit shall be allowed on each lot, unless approved as an accessory use to an allowed or approved conditional use, or approved as an accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Section 17.60.030.
17.10.060 Coverage.
The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-L-12 zone shall be 50%.
The maximum coverage of a lot in the R-L-5 and R-L-8 zones shall be determined by the combined building setback requirements, accessory structure limitations, and off -street parking requirements.
17.10.070 Building setback areas.
A. Setbacks shall be measured as prescribed in Section 17.50.160.
B. No structure shall be placed within a building setback area.
C. The front building setback area shall be fifteen (15) feet from the front lot line for livable building space and twenty (20) feet for garages, carports, and other non-livable building space.
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
48 D. The rear building setback shall be fifteen (15) feet from the rear lot line, except where there is a landscape easement with a wall or fence on the rear of the lot then the rear building setback shall be twenty (20) feet.
E. The rear building setback area shall be increased by ten (10) feet for buildings over one story high.
F. The side building setback area shall be five (5) feet from an interior side lot line and ten (10) feet from a street side property line.
G. Where there is a landscape easement with a wall or fence on the street side of the lot the side yard setback area shall be measured from the easement area instead of the side lot line.
G. Exceptions shall be allowed as prescribed in Section 17.50.170.
17.10.080 Distances between structures.
The minimum distance between structures shall be 10 feet, except as provided by the building code.
17.10.090 Height of structures.
A. The maximum structure height shall be 35 feet.
B. Height shall be measured as prescribed in Section 17.50.180.
C. Exceptions shall be allowed as prescribed in Section 17.50.190.
17.10.100 Lot area less than 5,000 square feet.
A. Notwithstanding Section 17.10.030, lots in the R -L-5 zone may have a lot area of between 3,600 and 4,999 square feet if all of the following standards are met:
1. Each lot shall have only one dwelling unit. Second dwelling units are not permitted
2. Not more than one hundred fifty (150) lots less than 5,000 square feet may be approved per tentative subdivision map.
3. Streets shall be constructed to public street standards.
4. All structures shall be constructed on site.
5. Each subdivision with small lots shall have at least three (3) different small lot floor plans with two (2) available elevation designs for each floor plan.
6. The primary frontage of the main structure shall face a public street, primary entryway, circulation walkway, or open space with sidewalks that provide delineated paths of travel.
7. The primary frontage of the main structure shall include the primary entrance and at least one window.
8. Required covered parking spaces shall be in garages. Carports are prohibited.
9. The width of the garage shall not be greater than fifty percent (50%) of the width of the structure.
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
49 10. Main structures shall include a covered front porch at least four (4) feet deep or an uncovered front courtyard at least five (5) feet wide and five (5) feet deep that is surrounded on four sides by the main structure or a wall or fence between three (3) and four (4) feet high.
11. In order to create a diverse residential streetscape, there shall be a minimum two-(2) foot- setback stagger between adjacent lots.
12. The Building Official shall not approve a building permit for a new residence on a lot with a lot area less than 5,000 square feet until the Community Development Director has determined that the standards identified in this section are met.
B. Lots with less than 5,000 square feet shall have the following minimum dimensions and building setback areas:
1. The minimum lot depth shall be seventy (70) feet.
2. The minimum lot width shall be forty (40) feet for interior lots and forty -five (45) feet for corner lots.
3. The minimum front building setback area shall be twelve (12) feet for livable space and eighteen (18) feet for garages.
4. The minimum rear yard building setback area shall be ten (10) feet for the first story and fifteen (15) feet for upper stories.
5. The minimum interior side yard building setback area shall be five (5) feet.
6. The minimum corner side yard building setback area shall be ten (10) feet.
7. Where there is a landscape easement with a wall or fence on the street side of the lot the side yard setback area shall be measured from the easement area instead of the side lot line.
8. The maximum building height shall be thirty-five (35) feet.
9. Lots shall provide for a usable open space area of a minimum three hundred (300) square feet.
The open space shall be a minimum fifteen (15) feet wide.
C. Lots having a lot area of less than 3,600 square feet, or lots that do not meet the standards in this section may be approved through the planned unit development process per Chapter 17.82.
17.10.110 Driveways.
A. The width of a driveway and any paved area shall not cumulatively exceed forty (40) percent of the width of the lot’s street frontage on which the driveway and any paved area faces. In the case of “L” or “U” shaped driveways or other configurations besides perpendicular driveways the paved area of these driveways shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the front building setback area.
B. On corner lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot adjacent to the interior lot line.
C. On key lots, the driveway shall be located on the side of the lot which is not adjacent to the rear lot line of the adjacent reverse corner lot.
17.10.120 Accessory structures.
Accessory structures may be located within a required rear or side building setback area subject to all of the following:
City of Hanford Municipal Code Title 17 - Zoning Ordinance
50 A. The floor area shall be a maximum one hundred twenty (120) square feet.
B. The walls shall be at least three (3) feet from rear and side lot lines.
C. The roof eaves shall be at least two (2) feet from rear and side lot lines.
D. The accessory structure shall be separated from other structures by a minimum of ten (10) feet.
E. The plate line height shall be a maximum seven (7) feet high.
F. The roof pitch shall be a maximum 4:12.
G. The roof ridge peak height shall be a maximum of ten (10) feet.
17.10.130 Other setback standards.
A. Mechanical equipment shall be located a minimum of five (5) three (3) feet from a side or rear lot line, except where there is a landscape easement with a block wall on the side or rear of the property, then the setback shall be taken from the block wall instead of the lot line.
B. Garages or carports opening onto an alley shall be set back twenty-five (25) feet from the far side of the alley, provided that the structure, including roof overhang, shall not extend into the alley right-of-way.
C. Above or below ground swimming pools shall be set back five (5) feet from all lot lines , measured from the wat er’s edge, where the lot has a landscape easement with a block wall on the rear or side, the setback shall be taken from the inside of the wall to the water’s edge D. Decks, balconies, and other types of platforms with a floor height over two (2) feet high shall be set back five (5) feet from the rear and interior side lot lines and ten (10) feet from the street side lot line.
E. Garages and carports opening on the street side lot line of a corner lot shall be set back twenty (20) feet from the street side lot line.
17.10.140 Off-street parking.
A. Off-street parking and off-street loading facilities shall be provided on the site for each use as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
B. Single-family dwellings shall provide a minimum of one covered and one uncovered parking space. Other uses shall provide parking as prescribed in Chapter 17.54.
C. Required parking spaces may not be provided within any front, side, or rear building setback area, except for uncovered driveways.
D. No recreation vehicle, including without limitation camping trailer, boat trailer, utility trailer, boat, pickup camper, motor home, dune buggy, or similar vehicle/trailer shall be stored or parked, except within an enclosed side or rear yard or within a garage or carport except if a side or rear yard is not accessible due to existing legal permanent structures, a recreational vehicle or trailer may be parked in a driveway or adjacent to a driveway if it does not create a nuisance or safety problem as determined by the Community Development Director.