“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9) ORDINANCE
ZONING AND SUBDIVISION TEXT
AMENDMENTS
December 5, 2023 City Council Meeting
2CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” September 16, 2021
• Senate Bill 9 (SB 9) signed into law
º Intended to facilitate housing production
º Effective January 1, 2022
BACKGROUND
DECEMBER 5, 2023
PROPOSED SB 9 ORDINANCE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENTS December 21, 2021
• Urgency Ordinance adopted by Council
º Establish standards in addition to SB 9
regulations
º Set to expire December 2023
3CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Summary of SB 9 Legislation
• Requires ministerial review/approval
• Only applicable to single -family zones
º SB 9 Unit: Development of up to two units
per lot, exclusive of ADU/JADU; and/or
º Urban Lot Split: Subdivision of one lot into
two lots of approximately equal in size
BACKGROUND
DECEMBER 5, 2023
• Extends time limit of Subdivision Map Act
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Summary of SB 9 Legislation (Cont’d)
• City may adopt additional regulations
provided that:
º Not more restrictive than State law
º Individually or cumulatively does not reduce
a site’s development capacity
BACKGROUND
DECEMBER 5, 2023
PROPOSED SB 9 ORDINANCE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENTS 5CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DECEMBER 5, 2023
URGENCY ORDINANCE SUMMARY
SB 9 Unit Development
• Number of Units - An existing single-family
zoned property may have a maximum of two
primary units and a maximum of 2 ADU/JADUs.
• Size – Minimum 800 square feet allowed.
• Setbacks – Require 4 feet side and rear setbacks;
Must comply with front setback requirement.
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DECEMBER 5, 2023
URGENCY ORDINANCE SUMMARY
SB 9 Unit Development (Cont’d)
• Existing Setbacks – Existing residential units or
those reconstructed in the same location and
dimensions may maintain their current setbacks.
• Prohibited – Short-term rentals; non-residential
uses.
• Parking – One off-street parking space/
residential unit required.
Existing parking to be maintained.
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DECEMBER 5, 2023
URGENCY ORDINANCE SUMMARY
Urban Lot Split
• Area/Quantity - No more than 2 resulting parcels at least 1,200 square feet allowed.
• 60:40 – Neither resulting lot shall be less than 40% of the original lot area.
• Number of Units - Resulting parcels may have a max. of 2 units. • Lot Width – New lots must be at least 20 feet wide.
• Existing Residences – Cannot straddle newly-created lot line(s).
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DECEMBER 5, 2023
URGENCY ORDINANCE SUMMARY
Urban Lot Split (Cont’d)
• Flag Lot – Prohibited if adjacent to an alley, on a
corner lot, or on a through lot.
• Limits – Subsequent lot split prohibited.
• Owner Occupancy - Required on one of the
resulting parcels for a minimum of 3 years.
• A ccess – Perpetual access from each split parcel
to the street/alley is required.
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Purpose
• Apply additional provisions
acknowledging City’s character while
implementing State law
• Improve clarity and ease-of-use
o Clean-up of Urgency Ordinance; format
based on MBMC*
DRAFT ORDINANCE OVERVIEW
DECEMBER 5, 2023
* MBMC: Manhattan Beach Municipal Code
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” New MBMC Chapters
• 10.78 - SB 9 Unit Developments
• 11.40 – Urban Lot Splits
Amended MBMC Sections
• 10.12.020 – Land Use Regulations (Table)
• 11.04.030 – Required Maps
• 11.12.040 – Expiration
DRAFT ORDINANCE OVERVIEW
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” Applicable to Both New Chapters
• Add new definitions
• Include restriction of demo/alteration for
certain housing consistent with State law
• Clarify maximum number of units
permitted
DRAFT ORDINANCE OVERVIEW
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DRAFT ORDINANCE – ALLOWED UNITS
DECEMBER 5, 2023
• WITH Urban Lot Split: Max. 2 units/lot
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DRAFT ORDINANCE – ALLOWED UNITS
DECEMBER 5, 2023
• WITH Urban Lot Split: Max. 2 units/lot
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DRAFT ORDINANCE – ALLOWED UNITS
DECEMBER 5, 2023
• WITHOUT Lot Split: Max. 4 units *
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* Cannot exceed
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Include demolition restrictions
• Supplement parking provisions
• Specify limits on separate conveyance
DRAFT ORDINANCE – SB 9 UNITS
DECEMBER 5, 2023
PROPOSED SB 9 ORDINANCE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENTS 16CITY OF
MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DRAFT ORDINANCE – SB 9 UNITS
DECEMBER 5, 2023
• Include additional objective standards
º Configuration of primary units: attached,
adjacent to, or detached from other units
º Height: Per base zoning district standards
º Setbacks:
Side and Rear : 4 feet
Front: Included measurement for flag lots
10 feet between primary dwelling units
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DRAFT ORDINANCE – SB 9 UNITS
DECEMBER 5, 2023
Front Yard Setback
“flag
pole”
Illustration of flag lot and
front yard setback measurement
Primary Unit
Front
Property
Line
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” DRAFT ORDINANCE – URBAN LOT SPLITS
DECEMBER 5, 2023
• Specify parcel area and size limit
º Minimum 1,200 sq. ft., 60:40 ratio
• Include requirement for parcel maps
º Specify purpose of parcel map (i.e., Urban lot
split)
• Include separate conveyance provisions
º Prohibited for primary units on resulting lots
º However, resulting lots and structures that span
the lot line may be allowed
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • SB 9 extends tentative map expiration
timeline by an additional 12 months
• MBMC amendment would apply 48-month
timeline to urban lot splits only
SUBDIVISION MAP ACT (SMA)
DECEMBER 5, 2023
MBMC SMA
Expiration 36 months 24 months
Extensions Max. 36 months Max. 24 months
Total Max. 72 months Max. 48 months
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“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Local ordinances implementing SB 9
are exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • On November 8, 2023, unanimously
recommended adoption of the proposed
amendments to Title 10 (Planning and Zoning)
• No recommendation for Title 11: not under
Planning Commission’s purview
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Introduce the draft ordinance, with
any modifications as agreed upon
by City Council.
• Do not adopt a permanent
ordinance, at which point only the
State regulations will be applicable
to SB 9 projects.
POLICY ALTERNATIVES
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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MANHATTAN BEACH
“Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” • Conduct the Public Hearing
• Introduce ordinance amending the
Manhattan Beach Municipal Code:
º Title 10 (Planning and Zoning)
º Title 11 (Subdivisions)
RECOMMENDATION
DECEMBER 5, 2023
PROPOSED SB 9 ORDINANCE ZONING AND SUBDIVISION TEXT AMENDMENTS “Note: This PowerPoint presentation is intended solely as a visual aid to an oral staff presentation of an agenda report topic. In the event of any differences between the presentation and the agenda report, the information in the agenda report prevails.” SENATE BILL 9 (SB 9) ORDINANCE
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
December 5, 2023 City Council Meeting