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2. SEC. 16-622. SCHEDULE OF VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS.

If the garage is converted, I thought those parking spaces did not need to be replaced. But where is that stated in the ordinance?

3. DIVISION 7A. DENSITY BONUS AND RELATED INCENTIVES AND

CONCESSIONS PROGRAM
SEC. 16-410.2. DEFINITIONS.
(S) HOUSING RELATED COST - The definition set forth in California Code of Regulations Section 6920. Housing related cost is inclusive of mortgage loan payments, mortgage insurance payments, property taxes and assessments, homeowner association fees, reasonable utilities allowance, insurance premiums, maintenance costs, and space rent if the housing unit is situated on rented land.

Should make clear that this definition is for a person or family purchasing a housing unit.
(W) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RESIDENTIAL DENSITY - The density allowed under the applicable zoning ordinance and the land use element of the general plan, or if a range of density is permitted, means the maximum allowable density for the specific zoning range and land use element of the general plan applicable to the project. Where the density allowed under the zoning ordinance is inconsistent with the density allowed under the land use element of the general plan, the general plan density shall prevail. (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(d)(2) (o)(5)) Law has changed: See 65915(o)(6): where the density allowed under the zoning is inconsistent with the density allowed under the general plan, '^the greater shall prevail."
(Z) OTHER INCENTIVES OF EQUIVALENT FINANCIAL VALUE - The reduction or waiver of requirements which the City might otherwise apply as conditions of condominium conversion approval, but shall not be construed to require the cCity to provide cash transfer payments or other monetary compensation. (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915.5(c))

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Should eliminate ^'condominium conversion" from sentence. Should apply to all applications
(GG) TOTAL UNITS AND TOTAL DWELLING UNITS - Consistent with Gal.

Gov't Code Section 65915(0)(6), for the purpose of this ordinance only, dwelling units other than density bonus units awarded pursuant to this division. (Cal.Gov't Code, Section 65915(b)(3))
I don't think the references to the statute are accurate. In 2023 version of Density Bonus Law: Total units definition is in 65915(o)(8); Also, I cannot find subdivision 65915(b)(3), which is referenced in City's definition.

Also, City should add the definition for "Very low vehicle travel area" that is contained in § 65915(o)(9), and include that exception in parking requirements, SEC

16.410.16
SEC. 16-410F.6. CONTENT OF APPLICATION.
(E) Approval of a density bonus permit, incentives, concessions or waivers shall be made by the approval authority within the cCity that is authorized to approve the associated discretionary approval or ministerial approval for the underlying development permit for the housing development. The approval of the density bonus application is non-discretionary unless the City adopts written findings justifying the denial of the density bonus. [SHOULD ADD "application"] The approval authority's decision shall only be appealable if the permit is denied. An appeal shall be granted if the approval authority's decision does not include written findings or if the written findings do not justify the denial consistent with state or local law.

Cannot deny a density bonus for any reason, as long as the applicant offers the number of affordable units to qualify for the amount of density bonus requested.

Can only deny concessions, etc. for reasons set forth in the statute.

SEC. 16-410.19. AFFORDABLE HOUSING AGREEMENT AND EQUITY SHARING AGREEMENT.

B. (2) For-sale units - Owner-occupied moderate and lower income and very low income affordable units that qualified the housing development for the density bonus pursuant to sSection 16-410.3 shall be available at an affordable housing cost (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(c)(1)). For-sale verv low, low and moderate units shall iwrt-have a

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tenn of affordabilitv of fortv-five ^45^ years btrt- and shall be subiect to an equity sharing agreement that meets the requirements of Cal. Gov't Code. Section 65915(c¥2) unless the equity sharing agreement is in conflict with the requirements of another public funding source or law (Cal. Gov't Code, Section 65915(c)(2)). If a Resale Restriction agreement or other affordabilitv agreement is required for the development bv another public fiinding source or law, the minimum term of the affordabilitv restriction shall be fortv-five (^5) years or the minimum term required bv the applicable public funding source or law, whichever is longer.

I am not sure how the City will be able to administer the 45 year affordability term when the unit is also subject to an equity sharing agreement. If your ordinance requires a resale restriction agreement, you should Just eliminate the equity sharing agreement. Why can't the City by ordinance require a resale restriction agreement, even in the absence of an outside public funding source? This is where the inclusionary housing ordinance could solve this problem.

4. Division 18 - EMERGENCY SHELTERS
Changes okay

5. Article 10 - Off Street Parking
SEC. 16-622. SCHEDULE OF VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING

REQUIREMENTS
Changes okay

6. Attachment 1 .d - Article II - Definitions
Changes okay

7. Article III - Zones, Uses and Requirements
SEC. 16-22. RESIDENTIAL LAND USES BY ZONE: RESIDENTIAL LAND USE MATRIX.
[See comments in document entitled Housing is a Human Right - Land Use Matrix]
SEC. 16-23. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

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16-23]
[See comments in document entitled Housing is a human right - under SEC. 16-24. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIC TO R-I, R-2 R-3 AND R-4.

A, R.l Zone
(1) (d) Roofing material shall consist of one of the following: wood shingle,wood shake, synthetic, composite shingle, ceramic tile, concrete tile, standing seam metal or copper roofing surfaces shall not be permitted on the residential structure or on any garage or carport.

Sentence structure unclear as to what is not permitted and where?

8. Division 7 - Commercial Zones
Commercial Land matrix -
Conservatory of music - (C-2) should also be allowed in C-O and C-1 Music or vocal instruction - (C-2); should also be allowed in C-O and C-1
Music store - (C-2); should also be allowed in C-O and C-1 Studios - (C-2); should also be allowed in C-O and C-1
Theater - (C-2); should also be allowed in C-O and C-1
What about facilities for training in marshal arts, yoga, zumba, etc.? Where can they be?

9. Division 10 - Single Room occupancy (SROs)
SEC. 16-441.3 DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION STANDARDS
(C) On-site Management. On-site management shall be provided 24 hours a day. The manager shall be accessible to residents, law enforcement personnel, and any other individuals who need to establish communication upon or about the premises.
24 hour a day on-site management is not practical, especially for small sites, i.e. 6 housing units. Also, this requirement discriminates against these tenants, and has a disparate impact on protected classes. There is no reason why a tenant in an SRO is more dangerous or problematic than any other tenant. They are usually just young or old and of limited means. The requirement for on-site management

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should be set at 16 units, consistent with state housing regulations. (F) Density - SRO residential density shall be subject to the density standards permitted in the underlying zone.

More density should be allowed, in consideration of the small size of units and the limited number of occupants per unit. Proposed density is unacceptable and will make many of these projects financially infeasible. It makes no sense to allow a smaller size unit but treat the density the same as you would for a one, two or three-bedroom unit.

10. Article 10 - Off-Street Parking
SEC. 16-622. SCHEDULE OF VEHICLE OFF-STREET PARKING
REQUIREMENTS.

Group quarters style facility - One off-street space for every four farm workers Most farm workers who live in group quarters do not have cars. The parking standard should be no more than one space for every six or eight farm workers.

Single-Room Occupancy - One off-street space per unit and one easily accessible, long-term bicycle storage space per two units; or
One off-street space per two units and one easily accessible long-term bicycle storage space per unit.

These standards give parking more importance than the housing of human beings. Standard should be no more than 1 off-street space per three units and 1 bicycle space per unit.

11. DIVISION 17. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
Okay

12. DIVISION 2. DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT
SEC. 16-525.2. PROCEDURE FOR DEVELOPMENT DESIGN REVIEW.

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(E) The application shall be reviewed by the Development Advisory Committee (DAG) for consistency with applicable regulations and standards. For qualifying housing developments identified under SB330 and until January 1,2030, The DAG shall review developments and provide their findings within the 60,90, or 120-day time line identified under SB330 (or as otherwise amended by the State of California). (F) The applicant shall be informed in writing within 30 calendar days of application submittal or as required by the Government Code, that either the application is complete and has been accepted for processing, or that the application is incomplete and that additional information, specified in writing, shall be provided before it can be accepted for processing
1 would recommend that these two paragraphs be reversed since what happens under paragraph (F) comes before what happens under paragraph (E).

Also, note that paragraph E incorporates (albeit inaccurately) the time lines set forth in SB 35 (NOT SB330). Under current law, those time lines are - within 60 days of submittal if the development contains 150 units or less; and within 90 days if the development contains more than 150 units. [See Govt Code § 65913.4(c)(1)].

But note that SB 35 sets forth a vehicle for by-right, non-discretionary approval. However, the DDR is a form of discretionary review as stated in 16-525 (A) ["administrative-level discretionary review."] So this is confusing.

SEG. 16-525.6. GONDITIONS.
(K) Provision for a bond or other surety that the proposed special use will be removed on or before a special date;
I do not think this is an appropriate condition for a DDR permit. What special use are you talking about?

13. DIVISION 3. SPEGIAL USE PERMIT
SEG. 16-553. EXPIRATION DATE AND EXTENSION
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14. ARTICLE IV. STANDARDS FOR ALL ZONES
DIVISION 2. ATTACHED DWELLING UNIT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS These standards are very detailed and to a large extent, tedious. I must defer to the architects to determine the extent of and increased cost of compliance. But I am quite concerned that in the context of an affordable housing project, the availability of concessions might be outstripped by the sheer volume of development standards. Also, in light of such detailed and demanding standards, it does not seem appropriate to apply them to all projects with only six units. I think the cost needs to be factored in and in that vein, these standards should only be applied to larger projects, i.e. 25 or 50 units. Let the smaller projects just have to address the zoning standards. That is plenty.

I am also concerned that the various standards under SEC. 16-362. (G)(7), Refuse and Recycling, - may further complicate the task of designing refuse enclosures that are acceptable to the City within the allowed footprint of the property.

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HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT AN INVESTMENT.'
Just reviewed the Residential Land Use Matrix. Some concerns:
* What is the difference between "Not allowed" (which is blank space) and X - which is prohibited uses??

1. Common Recreation facilities and structures - Should be allowed, should be a DDR permit

2. Condominiums should be a DDR permit, not SUP in all zones where allowed

3. Convents serving no more than 15 persons - Why not in R-1 zone? We already have them in City. Also, Why SUP? Should be a DDR.

What about convents that can house more than 15 persons.

4. Multifamily on AHD sites should be DDR, not SUP

5. Private or parochial schools, [SUP on R-2, etc.] except those of a correctional nature or those intended for the mentally handicapped.

Where is zoning for those?

6. SROs. Should be subject to DDR, not SUP and should be allowed in R-2 and R-3, as well as R-4, and commercial

7. Supportive Housing. Should also be allowed in the R-1 zone with SPR

8. Traditional bed and breakfast - Why distinction between Wilson and rest of City re: DDR vs. SUP
\ This document was prepared for presentation at the Planning Commission hearing thatwas scheduled for August 17,2023, but was cancelled due to the lack of a quorum. I only had time to review the Land Use Matrix in advance of that meeting. The comments are rough, and were intended for an oral presentation.

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9. Transitional Housing - Should also allow in the R-1 and R-2 with DDR.

Sec 16-23 - Development Standards

1. Need Minimum dwelling size development standards that applies to SROs by zone, and should be smaller than the normal MDS for zone, or lower all those standards

2. Need to revise Minimum lot area for all zones, in general and with respect to SROs. WE SHOULD BE PAST THE 6,000 sq ft lot with 60 ft. width in R-1. HOUSING IS A HUMAN RIGHT, NOT AN INVESTMENT.

3. Front yard setbacks -1 see some problems with language. Should not be limited to when access to all parking is from the alley. Should be when parking access is from the back, not limit to alley

4. Comer lot/reverse comer lot, is confusing?

5. Rear yard setbacks are too great. Should be 15 feet in R-1,2, AND 3

6. Interior yard space - 30% is too great, especially for small lots

7. Space for Accessory Buildings - Does that include ADUs"

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PZNo. 23-580-03, ZoningTextAmendmentAttachment4, Page1of3 ATTACHMENT4
ThisattachmentprovidesamatrixofrevisionstotheDraftZoningTextAmendmentspublishedonAugust8,2023.EditstotheDraftZoningTextAmendmentsnotedbelowarehighlighted.Thechangescanbeconsiderednon-substantial.

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UpdatedInformationorInputReceived
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Section16-24(A)R1 SpecialRequirements
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DateSeptember6,2023LetterfromBarbaraMacri-Ortiz,PZNo.23-580-03ZoningTextAmendments (1)(d)_Roofingmaterialshallconsistofoneof thefollowing:woodshingle,wood shake, synthetic, compositeshingle,ceramictile,orconcretetile,except standingseammetallic orcopper roofing surfaces, exceptreflective surfaces shall not bepermittedontheresidentialstructureoronanygarageorcarport.

Corrected.Clarificationhasbeenaddedthatreflectivesurfacesarestillprohibited-forsafetyreasons.

Section16-410.2Definitions
(ATCH:1bDensityBonus)
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DateSeptember6,2023LetterfromBarbaraMacri-Ortiz,PZNo.23-580-03ZoningTextAmendments (S) HOUSING RELATED COST(PURCHASER)-Thedefinitionset forthin CaliforniaCodeof RegulationsSection6920.Housingrelatedcost isinclusive ofmortgageloanpayments,mortgage insurance payments,property taxes and assessments,homeowner association fees,reasonable utilities allowance,insurance premiums,maintenancecosts,andspacerentifthehousingunitissituatedonrentedland. (W) MAXIMUM ALLOWABLERESIDENTIALDENSITY- Thedensityallowedundertheapplicablezoningordinanceandthelanduseelementofthegeneral plan,or if a range ofdensityis permitted, meansthemaximumallowabledensityfor thespecificzoningrange andlanduseelementofthegeneralplanapplicableto theproject.Where thedensityallowedunderthezoningordinanceisinconsistent withthedensityallowedunderthelanduseelement of thegeneralplan,thegeneralplandensity Addedspecificationofpurchaser
UpdatedCal.GovernmentCodereference
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SubstantialChange/Non-SubstantialChange
UpdatedInformationorInputReceived
DescriptionofChange StaffComment
shallprevail.(Cal.Gov'tCode,Section65915(d)(2)(o)(56)
(GG) TOTAL UNITS AND TOTALDWELLINGUNITS-ConsistentwithCal.

Gov'tCodeSection65915(o)(68), forthepurposeof thisordinanceonly,Ddwellingunitsotherthandensitybonusunitsawardedpursuant tothisdivision. (Cal.Gov't Code, Section65915(b)(3)).

UpdatedCal.GovernmentCodereference
Section16-410.6Contentofapplication
(ATCH:1bDensityBonus)
Non-substantialchange
DateSeptember6,2023LetterfromBarbaraMacri-Ortiz,PZNo.23-580-03ZoningTextAmendments (E)Approvalofadensitybonuspermit,incentives,concessionsorwaiversshallbe madeby theapproval authoritywithinthecCitythat isauthorizedtoapprove theassociateddiscretionaryapprovalorministerialapprovalfortheunderlyingdevelopmentpermitforthehousingdevelopment.Theapprovalofthe densitybonusapplication isnon-discretionary unlessthe cCityadopts writtenfindingsjustifyingthedenialofthedensitybonusapplication.Theapprovalauthority'sdecisionshallonlybe appealableif thepermitisdenied.Anappealshallbegrantediftheapprovalauthority'sdecisiondoesnotincludewrittenfindingsorifthewritten findingsdo notjustify thedenialconsistent withstate or locallaw.

ExistingOCCtext.“Application”addedforconsistencywithpriorsentence.

Section16-410.19AffordableHousingAgreementandEquityShareAgreement Non-substantialchange
DateSeptember6,2023LetterfromBarbaraMacri-Ortiz,PZNo.23-580-03ZoningTextAmendments B.(2)For-saleunits-Owner-occupiedmoderateandlowerincomeandverylow income affordableunitsthatqualifiedthehousingdevelopmentforthedensitybonuspursuanttoSection16-410.3shallbe availableat anaffordablehousingcost (Cal.Gov'tCode,Section65915(c)(l)).For-saleverylow,lowandmoderateunitsshall Referenceto45-yeartermforequityshareremoved.
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DescriptionofChange StaffComment
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nothave a termof affordabilityofforty-five(45)years butandshallbesubjecttoanequitysharingagreementthat meetstherequirementsofCal.Gov'tCode,Section65915(c)(2)unlesstheequitysharingagreement is inconflict withthe requirements ofanotherpublicfundingsourceorlaw(Cal.Gov'tCode,Section65915(c)(2)).If a ResaleRestrictionagreement orother affordabilityagreement isrequired for the development byanotherpublicfundingsourceorlaw,theminimumtermoftheaffordabilityrestrictionshallbeforty-five(45)yearsortheminimumtermrequiredbytheapplicablepublicfundingsourceorlaw,whicheverislonger.

Section16-525.2ProcedureforDDR
(ATCH:1fDDR,SUP,MM)
Non-substantialchange
DateSeptember6,2023LetterfromBarbaraMacri-Ortiz,PZNo.23-580-03ZoningTextAmendments (E)TheapplicationshallbereviewedbytheDevelopment AdvisoryCommittee(DAC)forconsistencywithapplicableregulations and standards. Forqualifying housing developmentsidentified underSB330and untilJanuary1,2030,TheDACshallreviewdevelopments and provide theirfindingswithinthe60,90,or120-daytimelineidentifiedunderSB330(orasotherwiseamendedby theState ofCalifornia).

ReferencetoSB330requirementremovedtodefertoStatelaw.
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August 1, 2023
Project No: 21-10898
Joe Pearson II, AICP, Planning and Environmental Services Manager City of Oxnard
Community Development Department
214 South C Street
Oxnard, California 93030
Via email: [email protected]
Subject: Oxnard Zoning Code and Downtown Code Updates CEQA Exemption Memorandum for 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments City of Oxnard, Ventura County, California
Dear Mr. Pearson:

This memorandum provides an analysis to support the determination by the City of Oxnard (the lead agency) that the proposed Oxnard 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments (project) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA ) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15061(b)(3) (“general rule” or “common sense”) and of Title 14, Article 18, 15620 of the California Code of Regulations (statutory). The proposed project falls within the sphere of the general rule or common sense rule, that CEQA applies only to development which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, where 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 project is not subject to CEQA.

Project Background
The City of Oxnard prepared and adopted Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration No. 2021-01 in 2021 (IS/MND - No. 2021-01) for the City of Oxnard’s Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element that evaluated the environmental impacts for potential full build -out of 823 dwelling units on 14 new candidate housing sites (totaling an approximately 34.25 acres) to support meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) allocation of 2,911 lower income dwelling units.

As part of the 6th cycle Housing Element update, cities are required to identify housing sites that provide the development capacity to accommodate build out of the City’s RHNA allocation at all income levels. Oxnard has limited opportunities to provide affordable housing due to historic land use patterns, high land and housing costs, and scarcity of vacant land. To accommodate the City’s RHNA need for all income levels, future housing development would occ ur through a variety of methods, including development on vacant parcels, infill development in existing residential and commercial areas, development of accessory dwelling units (ADU), and development on City -owned parcels. Housing elements are also requi red to consider ways to promote access to housing that is attainable for residents at all income levels, beyond focusing solely on opportunities for production of new units.

The City of Oxnard’s Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element was adopted by the Oxnard C ity Council on October 4, 2022 and certified by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on October 25, 2022. The 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments would implement the Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level . It would also involve revisions to the Codes to allow future staff, designers, 140
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Objective Design Standards would include topics such as site planning, building massing, frontages, entrances, building material, architectural styles, landscape, lighting, and open space.

Based on a review of the City’s adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, the following Zoning Code and Downtown Code amendments would be implemented:
• Program 6 Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments
o Compliance with state Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law by revising parking requirements o Compliance with state Employee Housing Act related to farmworker employee housing o Compliance with state density bonus law
o Streamlining ordinance provisions by clarifying permitting requirements and simplifying code requirements
o Compliance with AB 2162 by allowing supportive housing without discretionary review in areas zoned for residential use in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including in nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses
o Compliance with state law related to emergency shelters o Compliance with AB 101 by allowing low -barrier navigation centers without discretionary review in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses o Compliance with AB 2634 by allowing single -room occupancy units in at least one zoning district
o Compliance with AB 686 by allowing Residential Care Facilities with seven or more persons as a residential use in zones where multifamily housing units are permitted, subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone o Compliance with state Housing law by allowing manufactured homes on permanent foundations in all zones that allow single family residential development o Compliance with the Fair Housing Amendment Act by only including findings with objective considerations for persons with disabilities seeking a reasonable accommodation in the provision of housing
o Evaluation of zoning text amendments to evaluate potential barriers to zoning regulations that impact the construction of affordable housing
• Program 27 Parking Standards
o Compliance with the Fair Housing Act by revising parking requirements for res idential care facilities
o Compliance with state Housing law by removing replacement parking requirements for garage conversion to accommodate Accessory Dwelling Units
• Program 32 Objective Design Standards
o Compliance with SB 330 by creating objective design standards and written policies and/or procedures to specify the SB 35 streamlining approval process and standards for eligible projects
• Additional Housing Element-related Revisions
o Update Affordable Housing Overlays requirements to clarify affordable housi ng calculation in relation to density bonus
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Oxnard Zoning Code and Downtown Code Updates CEQA Exemption Memorandum for 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments 3 Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND - No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environme ntal and other discretionary review and permitting.

After review of the proposed project, under the purview of the adopted IS/MND - No. 2021-01 it was determined the IS/MND - No. 2021-01 adequately addresses any potential environme ntal impacts resulting from amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code. The proposed amendments to the Oxnard zoning code in Chapter 16 and the Downtown Code implement state law and add no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted City of Oxnard Housing Element IS/MND - No. 2021-01. Therefore, the project as a whole is covered by the general rule /common sense exemption. Additionally, the ADU portion is also covered by a statutory exemption.

Exemption Analysis
In order to determine if the proposed project is exempt, we reviewed potential CEQA exemptions that may apply to the proposed project. The following analysis reviews if the proposed project can be considered categorically exempt.

Categorical Exemption
Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15354, “Categorical Exemption” means an exemption from CEQA for a class of projects based on a finding by the Secretary for Resources that the class of projects does not have a significant effect on the environment.

CEQA Guidelines Sections 15300.2(a) through (f) list specific exceptions for which a CE may not be used. These exceptions are as follows:
a. Location. Classes 3, 4, 5, 6, and 11 are qualified by consideration of where the project is to be located – a project that is ordinarily insignificant in its impact on the environment may in a particularly sensitive environment be significant. Therefore, these classes are considered to apply in all instances, except where the project may impact an environmental resource of hazardous or critical concern where designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies.

There are no environmental resources of hazardous or critical concern that are designated, precisely mapped, and officially adopted pursuant to law by federal, state, or local agencies on the potential project sites (that were not previously identified and mitigated in the adopted IS/MND - No. 2021-01, such as critical habitat for listed threatened or endangered species (United States Fish and Wildlife 2023a) or hazardous materials release sites. As such, the Zoning Code and Downtown Code updates do not trigger these exemption exceptions.
b. Cumulative Impact. All exemptions for these classes are inapplicable when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over time is significant.

Construction activities associated with implementation of the Zonin g Code and Downtown Cod e update could have environmental effects in the long -term. The proposed project is a list of amendments to the existing Oxnard Zoning Code and Downtown Code to reconcile the adopted 2021 Housing Element, the amendments are related to reconciling City policy and as such does not propose specific development projects. Implementation of the Housing Element was analyzed in the adopted IS/MND - No. 2021-01, future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures to 142
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Oxnard Zoning Code and Downtown Code Updates CEQA Exemption Memorandum for 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments 4 avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to discretionary review and permitting and potentially additional environmental review. Because the Zoning Code and Downtown Code only reconciles text with the adopted 2021 Housing Element, no new additional development projects are proposed beyond those contemplated in the H osing Element IS -MND. Therefore, implementation of the Oxnard Zoning Code and Downtown Code updates, would not contribute to significant cumulative impacts and would not trigger these exemption exceptions. c. Significant Effect. A categorical exemption shall not be used for an activity where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances.

The proposed project is consistent with the Housing Element Update uses and no unusual circumstances are present or proposed. Due to the absence of unusual circumstances related to the project or on the project site, the project would not have a reasonable possibility for a significant effect on the environment due to unusual circumstances and this exception does not apply. d. Scenic Highways. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially designated as a state scenic highway. This does not apply to improvements which are required as mitigation by an adopted negative declaration or certified EIR.

According to the California Department of Transportation (2023), there are no state designated scenic highway sections within or near the City of Oxnard. The nearest designated scenic highway is Route 33 located near Ojai, approximately 18 miles north of the project site. The nearest eligibl e scenic highways are the Pacific Coast Highway between Los Angeles to Ventura along Highway 1 and U.S.

Highway 101 between Los Angeles to San Luis Obispo. the Zoning Code and Downtown Code updates do not trigger these exemption exceptions.
e. Hazardous Waste Sites. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project located on a site which is included on any list compiled pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.

The project is a Zoning Code and Downtown Code Updates to the 2021-2029 Housing Element, which is a policy document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Because specific projects are not known at this time, the City cannot assess the specific impacts of development in qualitative terms. All housing development proposals on the AHD Rezone Sites would be subject to the policies listed in the 2030 General Plan Safety and Hazards chapter, the standard conditions of approval, and project -specific environmental review. Furthermore, proposals are subject to development standards and conditions of approval as part of the permitting process, including environmental review. T he Zoning Code and Downtown Code updates do not trigger these exemption exceptions f. Historical Resources. A categorical exemption shall not be used for a project which may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource.

The 2030 General Plan Environmental Resources chapter includes a goal and the following policies to protect cultural resources, including requiring avoidance where feasible. The project is consistent with the Housing Element Update uses and no historical resource is present or proposed. D ue to the absence of historical resources related to the project or on the project site, the project would not have 143
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Common Sense Applicability
Pursuant to CEQA Guidel ines Section 15061(b)(3), also known as the “general rule” or “common sense” exemption, CEQA exempts activities that can be seen with certainty to have no possibility for causing a significant effect on the environment. The CEQA Guidelines state in that se ction that “A project is exempt from CEQA if… [T]he activity is covered by common sense that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where 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 activity is not subject to CEQA.” Whether a particular activity qualifies for the common sense exemption is a question of fact that is supported by substantial evidence submitted in connection with the project. (CREED-21 v. City of San Diego (2015) 234 Cal.App.4th 488, 510). The analysis must identify reasonably foreseeable physical changes and consider any environmental impacts that may result from those changes. (Wal–Mart Stores, Inc. v. City of Turlock (2006) 138 Cal.App.4th 273, 291 ; Muzzy Ranch Co. v. Solano C ounty Airport Land Use Com. (2007) 41 Cal.4th 372, 386).

The Oxnard Zoning Code and Downtown Updates reconcile the language of the zoning codes with the 2021-2029 Housing Element language already adopted in 2021. It is a policy document and does not propose or approve any physical development. The proposed amendments to the Oxnard zoning code in Chapter 16 and the Downtown Code implement state law and add no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted City of Oxnard Housing Element IS/MND - No. 2021-01 and are not anticipated to result in any new changes to the physical environment.

The proposed project would not result in changes to the physical environment, n or would it result in potential environmental impacts beyond those addressed in IS/MND - No. 2021-01. Furthermore, to ensure adequate factual support for the common sense exemption, an Initial Study (IS) has been completed analyzing each area of potential impact. The IS determined that there would be no environmental impacts that would result from approval of the proposed project. As such, as shown in Attachment 1, Initial Study – Common Sense Exemption, the proposed project meets the criteria for the common sense exemption as identified above.

Statutory Exemption Applicability
Title 14 , Article 18 of the CEQA Guidelines describes exemptions from CEQA granted by the Legislature, which are referred to as Statutory Exemptions. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15260, Program 6 of the Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments of this project is exempt from CEQA by the Accessory Dwelling Units Law.
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Based on this analysis documented in this memorandum , the proposed Oxnard Zoning Code and Downtown Code Updates Project meets the criteria for a common sense exemption pursuant to Sections 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guid elines and a Statutory Exemption pursuant to Title 14, Article 18, 15620 of the California Code of Regulations . Furthermore, exceptions to the applicability of a CE, as specified in section 15300.2(a) through (f) of the CEQA Guidelines, do not apply to the project. Therefore, it is concluded that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to the common sense exemption CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)/
Sincerely,
Rincon Consultants, Inc.

Lilly Rudolph, MPA, AICP Danielle Griffith, JD
Senior Program Manager Director
805-947-4828 213-986-9904
[email protected] [email protected] Attachments
Attachment 1 Initial Study – Common Sense Exemption
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2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code
and Downtown Code Amendments
Initial Study – Common Sense Exemption
prepared by
City of Oxnard
Planning Division
214 South C Street
Oxnard, California 93030
Contact: Joe Pearson II, Planning and Environmental Services Manager prepared with the assistance of
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
180 North Ashwood Avenue
Ventura, California 93003
August 2023

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Table of Contents
Initial Study ............................................................................................................................................. 1

1. Project Title ......................................................................................................................... 1

2. Lead Agency Name and Address ......................................................................................... 1

3. Contact Person and Phone Number ................................................................................... 1

4. Project Location .................................................................................................................. 1

5. Description of Project ......................................................................................................... 3

6. Location of Prior Environmental Document(s) ................................................................... 5

7. Have California Native American Tribes Traditionally and Culturally Affiliated with the Project Area Requested Consultation Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.3.1? .......................................................................................................................... 5 Environmental Factors Potentially Affected ........................................................................................... 7 Determination ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Environmental Checklist ......................................................................................................................... 9 1 Aesthetics ............................................................................................................................ 9 2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources ..................................................................................13 3 Air Quality .........................................................................................................................17 4 Biological Resources ..........................................................................................................21 5 Cultural Resources ............................................................................................................25 6 Energy ...............................................................................................................................27 7 Geology and Soils ..............................................................................................................29 8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions ...............................................................................................37 9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials ....................................................................................39 10 Hydrology and Water Quality ...........................................................................................45 11 Land Use and Planning ......................................................................................................51 12 Mineral Resources ............................................................................................................53 13 Noise .................................................................................................................................55 14 Population and Housing ....................................................................................................59 15 Public Services ...................................................................................................................63 16 Recreation .........................................................................................................................67 17 Transportation ..................................................................................................................69 18 Tribal Cultural Resources ..................................................................................................73 19 Utilities and Service Systems ............................................................................................75 20 Wildfire..............................................................................................................................79 21 Mandatory Findings of Significance ..................................................................................83 References ............................................................................................................................................85 Bibliography ..................................................................................................................................85 151
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Tables
Table 1 Health Effects Associated with Non-Attainment Criteria Pollutants ................................18 Table 2 Oxnard Population Trends and Forecast ..........................................................................60 Table 3 Oxnard Housing Stock Characteristics and Changes .........................................................61 Table 4 City Park Standards ...........................................................................................................67 Figures
Figure 1 Regional Location ................................................................................................................ 2

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1. Project Title
City of Oxnard 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments

2. Lead Agency Name and Address
City of Oxnard
Planning Division
214 South C Street
Oxnard, California 93030

3. Contact Person and Phone Number
Joe Pearson II, Planning and Environmental Services Manager 805-385-8272

4. Project Location
Oxnard is a coastal community in Ventura County that lies approximately 60 miles northwest of Los Angeles and 35 miles south of Santa Barbara (Figure 1). Oxnard’s Mediterranean climate, fertile topsoil, adequate water supply, and long harvest season provide ideal growing conditions in the surrounding Oxnard plain, where agricultural production thrives as a regional industry. As of January 1, 2021, the city’s population was 204,675 and it contained 56,334 housing units (California Department of Finance [DOF] 2021a). Oxnard is the largest city in Ventura County with approximately 24.5 percent of the total county population.

With the Pacific Ocean shoreline forming the city’s entire western and southwestern boundaries, the city has coastal views of the Pacific Ocean and Channel Islands from beaches, the marina, and nearby properties. Inland areas include agricultural fields, residential and commercial development, and a cluster of high-rise office buildings near U.S. Highway 101 (US 101), also known as the Ventura Highway.
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Source: City of Oxnard
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5. Description of Project
Project Components
The 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments (proposed project) includes an amendment of the City’s Zoning Code and Downtown Code that serve to meet the housing objectives identified in the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA). On March 22, 2021, SCAG issued its final 6th-cycle RHNA Allocation Plan, which determined that the City of Oxnard needed to accommodate 8,549 total units. In accordance with State Housing law, local governments must be accountable for ensuring that projected housing needs can be fully accommodated at all times during the Housing Element planning period. The 2021-2029 Housing Element provides a framework for evaluating the adequacy of local zoning and regulatory actions to ensure each local government is providing sufficient appropriately designated land throughout the planning period. The City of Oxnard can count as credit toward meeting the 6th cycle RHNA any new dwelling units approved, permitted, and/or built during the current RHNA planning period (October 15, 2021 to October 15, 2029). There are 32 candidate sites totaling 81.45 acres that will be used to meet the remaining RHNA allocation for moderate and lower income households after the accessory dwelling units (ADU), existing projects, and specific plan and area plan development.

These include 18 candidate sites comprising 41 parcels and totaling 47.2 acres, for which the Affordable Housing Permitted ( AHP) overlay zone associated with the former Affordable Housing Opportunity Program (AAHOP) program will be removed and an AHP overlay added and 14 candidate sites comprising 26 parcels and totaling 34.25 acres, currently zoned as R-3, C-2, M-L, and BRP to which the AHD overlay will be added to facilitate affordable housing development (AHD Rezone Sites). The proposed project will implement the Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. It will also involve revisions to the Codes to allow future staff, designers, developers, architects, and the general public to clearly communicate and interpret these provisions. Objective Design Standards will include topics such as site planning, building massing, frontages, entrances, building material, architectural styles, landscape, lighting, and open space.

Summary of Proposed Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments The City of Oxnard’s Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element was adopted by the Oxnard City Council on October 4, 2022, and certified by the State of California, Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) on October 25, 2022. The 2021-2029 Housing Element Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments will implement the Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. It will also involve revisions to the Codes to allow future staff, designers, developers, architects, and the general public to clearly communicate and interpret these provisions. Objective Design Standards will include topics such as site planning, building massing, frontages, entrances, building material, architectural styles, landscape, lighting, and open space.

Based on a review of the City’s adopted and certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, the following Zoning Code and Downtown Code amendments will be implemented. ▪ Program 6 Zoning Code and Downtown Code Amendments
 Compliance with state Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) law by revising parking requirements  Compliance with state Employee Housing Act related to farmworker employee housing  Compliance with state density bonus law
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4  Streamlining ordinance provisions by clarifying permitting requirements and simplifying code requirements
 Compliance with AB 2162 by allowing supportive housing without discretionary review in areas zoned for residential use in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including in nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses  Compliance with state law related to emergency shelters  Compliance with AB 101 by allowing low-barrier navigation centers without discretionary review in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses  Compliance with AB 2634 by allowing single-room occupancy units in at least one zoning district
 Compliance with AB 686 by allowing Residential Care Facilities with seven or more persons as a residential use in zones where multifamily housing units are permitted, subject only to those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone
 Compliance with state Housing law by allowing manufactured homes on permanent foundations in all zones that allow single family residential development  Compliance with the Fair Housing Amendment Act by only including findings with objective considerations for persons with disabilities seeking a reasonable accommodation in the provision of housing
 Evaluation of zoning text amendments to evaluate potential barriers to zoning regulations that impact the construction of affordable housing
▪ Program 27 Parking Standards
 Compliance with the Fair Housing Act by revising parking requirements for residential care facilities
 Compliance with state Housing law by removing replacement parking requirements for garage conversion to accommodate Accessory Dwelling Units ▪ Program 32 Objective Design Standards
 Compliance with SB 330 by creating objective design standards and written policies and/or procedures to specify the SB 35 streamlining approval process and standards for eligible projects
 Additional Housing Element-related revisions
 Update Affordable Housing Overlays requirements to clarify affordable housing calculation in relation to density bonus
Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted City of Oxnard Housing Element 2021 IS-MND (IS/MND - No. 2021-01 ) for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting.
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6. Location of Prior Environmental Document(s)
The Community Development Director for the City of Oxnard, 214 South C Street, Oxnard, California, 93030 serves as the custodian of the General Plan, the 2030 General Plan, including the 2021-2029 Housing Element, and the associated environmental documents. A copy of the 2009 PEIR and supporting documents are available online at the City of Oxnard, Planning Department webpage and by request: https://www.oxnard.org/city-department/community- development/planning/2030-general-plan/

7. Have California Native American Tribes Traditionally and Culturally Affiliated with the Project Area
Requested Consultation Pursuant to Public Resources
Code Section 21080.3.1?
The City initiated the tribal consultation process, as required under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080.3.1 and consistent with Assembly Bill (AB) 52 and Senate Bill (SB) 18. The City mailed consultation letters on March 16, 2021 according to SB 18, and on March 16, 2021 according to AB 52, to contacts identified by the Native American Heritage Commission that requested that the City of Oxnard notify them of projects subject to AB 52 or SB 18. Under AB 52, Native American tribes have 30 days to respond and request further project information and formal consultation, and under SB 18 Native American tribes have 90 days to respond requesting consultation. On March 23, 2021 Fred Collins for the Northern Chumash Tribal Council responded that it supports the local tribal government’s recommendations.

Between June 24 and June 29, 2021 the City’s consultant attempted on three occasions to contact each of the six tribal representatives by telephone and leave messages when possible. There was no request for consultation. The City considers this effort a satisfactory attempt to contact the tribes for consultation for this project and its related CEQA process. The tribal contacts will continue to receive CEQA notices related to this project.
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Environmental Factors Potentially Affected
This project would potentially affect the environmental factors checked below, involving at least one impact that is “Potentially Significant” or “Less than Significant with Mitigation Incorporated” as indicated by the checklist on the following pages.
□ Aesthetics □ Agriculture and
Forestry Resources
□ Air Quality
□ Biological Resources □ Cultural Resources □ Energy
□ Geology and Soils □ Greenhouse Gas
Emissions
□ Hazards and Hazardous
Materials
□ Hydrology and Water
Quality
□ Land Use and Planning □ Mineral Resources
□ Noise □ Population and
Housing
□ Public Services
□ Recreation □ Transportation □ Tribal Cultural Resources □ Utilities and Service
Systems
□ Wildfire □ Mandatory Findings
of Significance
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8 Determination
Based on this initial evaluation, I find that the proposed project will not result in a physical change to the environment that would have a significant effect on the environment and is therefore subject to the common sense exemption. In addition, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15260, Program 6 of the Zoning Code and Downtown Amendment of this project is exempt from CEQA by the Accessory Dwelling Units Law.

Signature Date
Joe Pearson II, AICP
Planning and Environmental Services
Manager
Printed Name Title

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Environmental Checklist
1 Aesthetics

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Except as provided in Public Resources Code
Section 21099, would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect on a
scenic vista? □ □ □ ■
b. Substantially damage scenic resources,
including but not limited to, trees, rock
outcroppings, and historic buildings
within a state scenic highway? □ □ □ ■
c. In non-urbanized areas, substantially
degrade the existing visual character or
quality of public views of the site and its
surroundings? (Public views are those
that are experienced from a publicly
accessible vantage point). If the project is
in an urbanized area, would the project
conflict with applicable zoning and other
regulations governing scenic quality? □ □ □ ■
d. Create a new source of substantial light or
glare that would adversely affect daytime
or nighttime views in the area? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Oxnard is a coastal community mostly built-out with single-family and multi-family homes, retail areas that include strip mall development with large parking lots, and light industrial development that include two and three-story campuses that support agriculture businesses and other industries.

Oxnard’s beaches and coastline are recognized as the City’s primary natural scenic resource, with McGrath State Beach located within the Planning Area. City, County, and State beaches provide views of the Pacific Ocean and the offshore Channel Islands on clear days. Other visual resources in the Coastal Zone include tall sand dunes near Mandalay Beach and the wetlands in the Ormond Beach area. In order to preserve the aesthetic quality of the Planning Area’s coastline, the City’s Coastal Land Use Plan guides development along the Coastal Zone.

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10 visible from viewpoints along local roadways, such as South Victoria Avenue and North Ventura Road. The city’s northern, eastern, and western boundaries are defined by agricultural greenbelts, and are preserved formally for long-term agricultural use. The land preserved for agricultural use cannot convert to urban development without voter approval.

Urban landscape areas are also considered an important visual resource; particularly where neighborhoods have retained many of their original buildings and architectural features and where park or plaza features provide open space. The study area for aesthetics includes the areas in which the AHD Rezone Sites are situated and not the entire city. The AHD Rezone Sites are situated in areas currently zoned for commercial, business research, and light industrial uses outside the Coastal planning area. Site 33 is the nearest to the Santa Clara River 2.9 miles south. a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista? A scenic vista can generally be defined as a public viewpoint that provides expansive views of a highly valued landscape for the benefit of the public. In Oxnard, these include waterways, agricultural greenbelts, beaches, and coastline, as listed above. The 2021-2029 Housing Element prioritizes the development of new housing on infill sites in areas with existing public transit infrastructure. The AHD Rezone Sites would allow for the development of new housing on sites currently zoned C1, C-2, ML, and BRP, where non-residential development is allowed. The proposed project would have the potential to affect scenic views if new or intensified development blocked these coastal recreation areas.

Implementation of the proposed project would not result in any substantial physical effects as the City is fully developed with commercial, residential, utility, and open space, and institutional uses.

Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting.

Therefore, the proposed project would not have a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project substantially damage scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway? There are no officially designated State Scenic Highways in Oxnard (California Department of Transportation [Caltrans] 2019). U.S. 101 is officially designated for a 21.4-mile stretch in Santa Barbara County, nearly 40 miles north of Oxnard. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element 162
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and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. The proposed project would not damage scenic resources of any kind within a state scenic highway. There would be no impact.

NO IMPACT
c. Would the project, in non-urbanized areas, substantially degrade the existing visual character or quality of public views of the site and its surroundings? (Public views are those that are experienced from a publicly accessible vantage point). If the project is in an urbanized area, would the project conflict with applicable zoning and other regulations governing scenic quality?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Furthermore, the proposed project does not include any impacts to the City’s Zoning Ordinance governing scenic quality. Therefore, there would be no impacts related to conflict with applicable zoning or other regulations governing scenic quality would occur.

NO IMPACT
d. Would the project create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the area?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting.

As determined in the City of Oxnard’s Amended 2021-2029 Housing Element (adopted on October 4, 2022), the proposed project would not create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the city. For those future projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts. Therefore, similarly, the proposed project would not create a new source of substantial light or glare that would adversely affect daytime or nighttime views in the city. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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2 Agriculture and Forestry Resources

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland,
or Farmland of Statewide Importance
(Farmland), as shown on maps prepared
pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and
Monitoring Program of the California
Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? □ □ □ ■
b. Conflict with existing zoning for agricultural
use or a Williamson Act contract? □ □ □ ■
c. Conflict with existing zoning for, or cause
rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 12220(g));
timberland (as defined by Public Resources
Code Section 4526); or timberland zoned
Timberland Production (as defined by
Government Code Section 51104(g))? □ □ □ ■
d. Result in the loss of forest land or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use? □ □ □ ■
e. Involve other changes in the existing
environment which, due to their location or
nature, could result in conversion of
Farmland to non-agricultural use or
conversion of forest land to non-forest use? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Ventura County is recognized as one of the principal agricultural counties in the state, with annual gross revenue from the sales of agricultural commodities of approximately 2.2 billion dollars (City of Oxnard 2006). Ventura County consistently ranks among the highest agricultural revenues of the 58 counties in the state. Agriculture generates a substantial number of jobs ranging from crop production to processing, shipping and other related industries.

The seasonal row crop production pattern throughout west Ventura County is divided into two general categories: cool season and warm season crops. The cool season crops are generally harvested from fall through spring or early summer. The warm season crops are harvested from mid-summer through fall. There are also a few year-round crops. Fruit and nut crops and vegetable crops comprise the most valuable crop groups. Strawberries are consistently among the leading crops in revenue. Other high value crops include citrus fruits, raspberries, and nursery stock. Based on information in the 2030 General Plan Background Report, over 24,500 acres in the Oxnard 165
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14 Planning Area were designated for Agricultural use, which is just over half of the entire Oxnard Planning Area.

The California Department of Conservation prepares maps of important farmland throughout the state, based on categories of agricultural land defined by the U.S. Department of Agriculture land inventory and monitoring criteria, and regularly reports on the conversion of farmland to other uses (pursuant to Government Code Section 65570). The categories of Prime Farmland, Farmland of Statewide Importance, Unique Farmland, and Farmland of Local Importance designations are often referred to collectively as “Important Farmlands.”
The study area for agricultural resources includes the areas in which the AHD Rezone Sites are situated and not the entire city. The AHD Rezone Sites (sites not included in prior Housing Elements) are situated in developed areas outside the Coastal Zone planning area. No AHD Rezone Sites are currently under agricultural production; however, Housing Element site 35 and the Teal Club and Maulhardt specific plan application project sites are currently used for agricultural production. Both specific plan applications are under independent environmental review, and site 35 was evaluated in a prior housing element (not new sites resulting from the 2021-2029 Housing Element). a. Would the project convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), as shown on maps prepared pursuant to the Farmland Mapping and Monitoring Program of the California Resources Agency, to non-agricultural use? b. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for agricultural use or a Williamson Act contract?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Furthermore, there is no active Farmland or Williamson Act contract lands in or adjacent to Oxnard. Therefore, the proposed project would not convert Prime Farmland, Unique Farmland, or Farmland of Statewide Importance (Farmland), or conflict with existing zoning and existing Williamson Act contracts, and no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
c. Would the project conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land (as defined in Public Resources Code Section 12220(g)); timberland (as defined by Public Resources Code Section 4526); or timberland zoned Timberland Production (as defined by Government Code Section 51104(g))?
d. Would the project result in the loss of forest land or conversion of forest land to non-forest use? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to 166
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be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with existing zoning for, or cause rezoning of, forest land, or timberland zoned Timberland Production, and no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
e. Would the project involve other changes in the existing environment which, due to their location or nature, could result in conversion of Farmland to non-agricultural use or conversion of forest land to non-forest use?
As discussed under responses “2.a” through “2.d,” there would be no impacts associated with agricultural or forest lands. The proposed project would not involve other changes in the existing environment that could result in the conversion of farmland to non-agricultural use or the conversion of forest land to non-forest use. Therefore, no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT

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3 Air Quality

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with or obstruct implementation
of the applicable air quality plan? □ □ □ ■
b. Result in a cumulatively considerable net
increase of any criteria pollutant for
which the project region is non-
attainment under an applicable federal
or state ambient air quality standard? □ □ □ ■
c. Expose sensitive receptors to substantial
pollutant concentrations? □ □ □ ■
d. Result in other emissions (such as those
leading to odors) adversely affecting a
substantial number of people? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
The federal and State Clean Air Acts (CAA) mandate the control and reduction of certain air pollutants. Under these laws, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) have established the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) and the California Ambient Air Quality Standards (CAAQS) for “criteria pollutants” and other pollutants. Some pollutants are emitted directly from a source (e.g., vehicle tailpipe, an exhaust stack of a factory, etc.) into the atmosphere, including carbon monoxide, volatile organic compounds (VOC)/reactive organic gases (ROG), nitrogen oxides (NOX), particulate matter with diameters of ten microns or less (PM10) and 2.5 microns or less (PM2.5), sulfur dioxide, and lead.

Other pollutants are created indirectly through chemical reactions in the atmosphere, such as ozone, which is created by atmospheric chemical and photochemical reactions primarily between VOC and NOX. Secondary pollutants include oxidants, ozone, and sulfate and nitrate particulates (smog).

Air pollutant emissions are generated primarily by stationary and mobile sources. Stationary sources can be divided into two major subcategories:
▪ Point sources occur at a specific location and are often identified by an exhaust vent or stack.

Examples include boilers or combustion equipment that produce electricity or generate heat. ▪ Area sources are widely distributed and include such sources as residential and commercial water heaters, painting operations, lawn mowers, agricultural fields, landfills, and some consumer products.

Mobile sources refer to emissions from motor vehicles, including tailpipe and evaporative emissions, and can also be divided into two major subcategories:
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18 ▪ On-road sources that may be legally operated on roadways and highways ▪ Off-road sources include aircraft, ships, trains, and self-propelled construction equipment Air pollutants can also be generated by the natural environment, such as when high winds suspend fine dust particles.

Air Quality Standards and Attainment
The Ventura County Air Pollution Control District (VCAPCD) is required to monitor air pollutant levels to ensure that the NAAQS and CAAQS are met and, if they are not met, to develop strategies to meet the standards. Table 1 lists nationally recognized criteria pollutants and provides a brief description of their health effects. Ventura County’s strategy for attaining the federal 0.075 ppm ozone standard also relies on CARB’s 2007 State Implementation Plan (VCAPCD 2017). CARB’s Ambient Air Quality Standards Designation Tools shows Ventura County, including Oxnard as in non- attainment for federal ozone standards but in attainment for PM2.5, and PM10 standards, and in nonattainment for ozone and PM10, but in attainment for PM2.5 (CARB 2021).

Table 1 Health Effects Associated with Non-Attainment Criteria Pollutants Pollutant Adverse Effects
Ozone (1) Short-term exposures: (a) pulmonary function decrements and localized lung edema in humans and animals and (b) risk to public health implied by alterations in pulmonary morphology and host defense in animals; (2) long-term exposures: risk to public health implied by altered connective tissue metabolism and altered pulmonary morphology in animals after long-term exposures and pulmonary function decrements in chronically exposed humans; (3) vegetation damage; and (4) property damage.

Suspended particulate
matter (PM10)
(1) Excess deaths from short-term and long-term exposures; (2) excess seasonal declines in pulmonary function, especially in children; (3) asthma exacerbation and possibly induction; (4) adverse birth outcomes including low birth weight; (5) increased infant mortality; (6) increased respiratory symptoms in children such as cough and bronchitis; and (7) increased hospitalization for both cardiovascular and respiratory disease (including asthma).a Suspended particulate
matter (PM2.5)
(1) Excess deaths from short- and long-term exposures; (2) excess seasonal declines in pulmonary function, especially in children; (3) asthma exacerbation and possibly induction; (4) adverse birth outcomes, including low birth weight; (5) increased infant mortality; (6) increased respiratory symptoms in children, such as cough and bronchitis; and (7) increased hospitalization for both cardiovascular and respiratory disease, including asthma.a a Detailed discussions on the health effects associated with exposure to suspended particulate matter can be found in U.S.

Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) 2004.

Source: USEPA 2021
a. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of the applicable air quality plan? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Future development requiring discretionary approval accommodated under the Housing 170
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Element Update would undergo project-specific developmental review to address potential impacts related to air quality. There are no impacts to the applicable air quality plan such as the VCAPCD AQMP associated with the Housing Element Update.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project result in a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant for which the project region is non-attainment under an applicable federal or state ambient air quality standard?
c. Would the project expose sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. As projects are proposed under the 2002 IS-MND, any short-term air quality impacts resulting from construction of the existing sites, such as dust generated by clearing and grading activities, exhaust emissions from gas- and diesel- powered construction equipment, and vehicular emissions associated with the commuting of construction workers will be subject to VCAPCD rules and protocols and have been addressed in the adopted 2022 General Plan. Similarly, operational impacts would be addressed by provisions in the adopted 2022 General Plan and other regulations and standards that govern air quality in Oxnard.

Any impacts identified for an individual project would be addressed through the project approval process specific to concerns for that project.

Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. For those future projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site- specific impacts associated with a cumulatively considerable net increase of any criteria pollutant.

Therefore, no impacts would occur.

NO IMPACT
d. Would the project result in other emissions (such as those leading to odors) adversely affecting a substantial number of people?
The occurrence and severity of potential odor impacts depends on a number of factors, including the nature, frequency, and intensity of the source; the wind speeds and direction; and the sensitivity of the receiving location, each contribute to the intensity of the impact. Although offensive odors seldom cause physical harm, they can be annoying and cause distress among the public and generate citizen complaints.
. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Because it is a regulatory document that does not involve or approve physical development, the proposed project would not result in impacts related to odors or other potential emissions. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element 171
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20 programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not result in objectionable odors. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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Biological Resources

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4 Biological Resources

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Have a substantial adverse effect, either
directly or through habitat modifications,
on any species identified as a candidate,
sensitive, or special status species in local
or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or
by the California Department of Fish and
Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? □ □ □ ■
b. Have a substantial adverse effect on any
riparian habitat or other sensitive natural
community identified in local or regional
plans, policies, or regulations, or by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife
or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? □ □ □ ■
c. Have a substantial adverse effect on state
or federally protected wetlands (including,
but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool,
coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling,
hydrological interruption, or other means? □ □ □ ■
d. Interfere substantially with the movement
of any native resident or migratory fish or
wildlife species or with established native
resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or
impede the use of native wildlife nursery
sites? □ □ □ ■
e. Conflict with any local policies or
ordinances protecting biological resources,
such as a tree preservation policy or
ordinance? □ □ □ ■
f. Conflict with the provisions of an adopted
Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural
Community Conservation Plan, or other
approved local, regional, or state habitat
conservation plan? □ □ □ ■
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22 Environmental Setting
Oxnard contains a variety of biological communities that provide habitat for both rare and common species. These are mostly human-modified habitats, with the vast majority of the city including mostly urban, industrial, or agricultural production areas. In some areas, a series of industrial oil fields within agricultural lands exists. Native habitats exist mostly on the edges of the city and within the Coastal Zone.

For the purposes of these guidelines, a sensitive biological resource is defined as follows:
▪ A plant or animal that is currently listed by a state or federal agency(ies) as endangered, threatened, rare, protected, sensitive or a Species of Special Concern or federally listed critical habitat
▪ A plant or animal that is currently listed by a state or federal agency(ies) as a candidate species or proposed for state or federal listing
▪ A habitat that is under the jurisdiction of a state or federal resource agency that is responsible for resource protection (e.g., California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Marine Fisheries Service) ▪ A locally designated or recognized species or habitat The study area for biological resources includes the areas in which the AHD Rezone Sites are situated and not the entire city. The AHD Rezone Sites are situated in developed areas outside the Coastal Zone planning area and other sensitive habitats, such as the Santa Clara River. a. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect, either directly or through habitat modifications, on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service?
b. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on any riparian habitat or other sensitive natural community identified in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service? c. Would the project have a substantial adverse effect on state or federally protected wetlands (including, but not limited to, marsh, vernal pool, coastal, etc.) through direct removal, filling, hydrological interruption, or other means?
d. Would the project interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors, or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites? The city of Oxnard is located within the Oxnard Plain that also covers areas of unincorporated County land and consists of agricultural and urban land uses. Valley Foothill Riparian habitat can be found adjacent to the Santa Clara River and Marine, Coastal Scrub, and Saline Emergent Wetland habitats can be found along the western (or coastal) portion of the Planning Area (City of Oxnard 2006). These habitats also provide important foraging, dispersal, and migratory corridors for common and special-status species in Oxnard and the surrounding region.

Special-status species are those plants and animals listed, proposed for listing, or candidates for listing as Threatened or Endangered by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) under the Federal Endangered Species Act. A number of sensitive plant species are known to occur or have the potential to occur in the habitats described above, including Ventura Marsh milk-vetch, Salt 174
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Marsh’s birdsbeak, and slender-horned spineflower. Similarly, numerous special-status bird, mammal, invertebrate, fish, and reptile species are found in these habitats, including western yellow-billed cuckoo, western snowy plover, California least tern, and tidewater goby (City of Oxnard 2009).

The proposed project is a regulatory document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but facilitates density needed to accommodate the additional housing in the City. Because it is a regulatory document that does not involve or approve physical development, the proposed project would not result in impacts to biological resources. In addition, future development requiring discretionary approval will be subject to project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts. Any future short-term impacts resulting from construction of the sites would be subject to State and City regulations. Therefore, potential impacts to biological resources will be determined under the design review process. The proposed project will have no impact on biological resources.

NO IMPACT
e. Would the project conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
f. Would the project conflict with the provisions of an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. The proposed project would have no impact on an adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Community Conservation Plan, or other approved conservation plan.

NO IMPACT
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5 Cultural Resources

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of a historical resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5? □ □ □ ■
b. Cause a substantial adverse change in the
significance of an archaeological resource
pursuant to Section 15064.5? □ □ □ ■
c. Disturb any human remains, including
those interred outside of formal
cemeteries? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
The earliest residents of the region were the Chumash Indians, known for their well-constructed canoes, fine basket work, and one of the most complex hunter-gatherer cultures. The Ventureño Chumash occupied the area from Topanga Canyon northwest to San Luis Obispo. European presence began in 1542 when Portuguese explorer Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo sailed into Point Mugu lagoon and described the area as “the land of everlasting summers.” After a number of Spanish explorations, Mission San Buenaventura was established in 1782 as a midway point between the San Diego and Monterey Missions. By the late 19th century, the agriculture potential of the Oxnard Plain became more and more evident. More crops were rotated in with lima beans, including sugar beets, barley and citrus. In addition, this success in the sugar beet industry led to the construction of the America Sugar Beet Factory in La Colonia. The local farming industry quickly reoriented to focus on the sugar beet industry, which created unprecedented economic growth.

A town quickly developed close to the beet factory to provide services for the factory and its workers. The Oxnard Improvement Company was created in 1898 to design the town site, focused around a town square called “the Plaza” (presently Plaza Park). Businesses and residences were constructed around the town square, followed by schools and churches. Incorporated in 1903, the City of Oxnard took its name from the Oxnard Brothers who founded the local sugar beet factory.

The study area for cultural resources and tribal cultural resources includes the areas in which the proposed project is situated and not the entire city. The proposed project is in developed areas of the city.
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26 a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to Section 15064.5?
b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource pursuant to Section 15064.5?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting.

The proposed project not create adverse change in the significance of a historical resource pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.5 or cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of an archaeological resource. In addition, future development would be required to comply with federal, State, and local regulations and policies to preserve historical and archeological resources.

Therefore, the proposed project would have no impact on historical and archaeological resources.

NO IMPACT
c. Would the project disturb any human remains, including those interred outside of formal cemeteries?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts to ground disturbances. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. The proposed project would have no impact pertaining to human remains disturbance.

NO IMPACT

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6 Energy

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in a potentially significant
environmental impact due to wasteful,
inefficient, or unnecessary consumption
of energy resources, during project
construction or operation? □ □ □ ■
b. Conflict with or obstruct a state or local
plan for renewable energy or energy
efficiency? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
California is one of the lowest per capita energy users in the United States, ranked 48th in among states, due to its energy efficiency programs and mild climate. In 2019, California consumed 662 million barrels of petroleum, 2,144 billion cubic feet of natural gas, and one million short tons of coal in 2018 (United States Energy Information Administration [EIA] 2021a). The single largest end- use sector for energy consumption in California is transportation (39.4 percent), followed by industrial (23.1 percent), commercial (18.8 percent), and residential (18.7 percent) (EIA 2021b).

Most of California’s electricity is generated in state with approximately 28 percent imported from the Northwest and Southwest in 2019; however, the state relies on out-of-state natural gas imports for nearly 90 percent of its supply (California Energy Commission [CEC] 2021a and 2021b). In addition, approximately 32 percent of California’s electricity supply comes from renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar photovoltaic, geothermal, and biomass (CEC 2021a). In 2018, Senate Bill 100 accelerated the state’s Renewable Portfolio Standards Program, codified in the Public Utilities Act, by requiring electricity providers to increase procurement from eligible renewable energy and zero-carbon resources to 33 percent of total retail sales by 2020, 60 percent by 2030, and 100 percent by 2045.

To reduce statewide vehicle emissions, California requires all motorists to use California Reformulated Gasoline, which is sourced almost exclusively from in-state refineries. Gasoline is the most used transportation fuel in California with 14.0 billion gallons sold in 2020 and is used by light- duty cars, pickup trucks, sport utility vehicles, and aviation (California Department of Tax and Fee Administration 2021). Diesel is the second most used fuel in California with 4.2 billion gallons sold in 2015 and is used primarily by heavy duty-trucks, delivery vehicles, buses, trains, ships, boats and barges, farm equipment, and heavy-duty construction and military vehicles (California Energy Commission 2016).

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a. Would the project result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation?
The proposed project is a regulatory document that does not involve or approve physical development and therefore would not result in a potentially significant environmental impact due to wasteful, inefficient, or unnecessary consumption of energy resources, during project construction or operation. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021- 01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting.

Future development would also be required to adhere to requirements regarding energy reduction measures pursuant to the most updated Title 24 standards. Adherence to these requirements would minimize the potential for future development to result in the wasteful or unnecessary consumption of vehicle fuels. Therefore, there would be no impact.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project conflict with or obstruct a state or local plan for renewable energy or energy efficiency?
The population projection associated with potential build-out of the 2021-2029 Housing Element falls within the SCAG projections for the 2035 planning horizon, including the development of up to 823 units on the AHD Rezone Sites. These potential future development projects would be served by the existing energy providers and would not require the construction of new facilities.

The proposed project is a regulatory document and as such does not propose specific development projects, but only facilitates density needed to accommodate the 6th cycle RHNA. Because specific projects are not known at this time and energy production, transmission, and distribution are not under the City’s jurisdiction, the City cannot assess the specific impacts of development on the AHD Rezone Sites, which are largely situated in areas currently zoned for commercial, light industrial, mixed use, and residential uses. VCAPCD thresholds for the 2021-21029 Housing Element evaluation were used and review of potential population growth determined there was no impact associated with the 2022 HE, therefore, as no new projects are associated with the development of the proposed project, similarly no impact would occur here.

NO IMPACT
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7 Geology and Soils

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Directly or indirectly cause potential
substantial adverse effects, including the
risk of loss, injury, or death involving:

1. Rupture of a known earthquake
fault, as delineated on the most
recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Map issued by the
State Geologist for the area or
based on other substantial evidence
of a known fault? □ □ □ ■

2. Strong seismic ground shaking? □ □ □ ■

3. Seismic-related ground failure,
including liquefaction? □ □ □ ■

4. Landslides? □ □ □ ■
b. Result in substantial soil erosion or the
loss of topsoil? □ □ □ ■
c. Be located on a geologic unit or soil that
is unstable, or that would become
unstable as a result of the project, and
potentially result in on- or off-site
landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence,
liquefaction, or collapse? □ □ □ ■
d. Be located on expansive soil, as defined
in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building
Code (1994), creating substantial direct
or indirect risks to life or property? □ □ □ ■
e. Have soils incapable of adequately
supporting the use of septic tanks or
alternative wastewater disposal systems
where sewers are not available for the
disposal of wastewater? □ □ □ ■
f. Directly or indirectly destroy a unique
paleontological resource or site or unique
geologic feature? □ □ □ ■
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Regional Geologic and Seismic Setting
California is divided geologically into several physiographic or geomorphic provinces, including the Sierra Nevada range, the Central (Great) Valley, the Transverse Ranges, the Coast Ranges, and others. The Transverse Range includes Ventura County and portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and Riverside counties. Locally, the Transverse Ranges are characterized by east-west trending mountains and faults. Major basins and ranges in the Transverse Ranges include the Ventura basin and the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains.

Oxnard is in a highly active earthquake region of southern California and thus is subject to various seismic and geologic hazards, including ground shaking, surface rupture, and landslides. The study area for geology and soils includes the areas in which the AHD Rezone Sites are situated and not the entire city. The AHD Rezone Sites are situated in developed areas outside the Coastal planning area and are largely developed. Each potential geological hazard is described below.

Faulting
A fault is a plane or surface in the earth along which failure has occurred and materials on opposite sides have moved relative to one another in response to the accumulation and release of stress. The U.S. Geological Survey defines active faults as those that have had surface displacement within Holocene time (about the last 11,000 years). Potentially active faults are those that have had surface displacement during Quaternary time, within the last 1.6 million years. Inactive faults have not had surface displacement within the last 1.6 million years. Ground surface displacement along a fault, although more limited in area than the ground shaking associated with it, can have disastrous consequences when structures are located across or near the fault zone.

Seismically Induced Ground Shaking
Seismically induced ground acceleration is the shaking motion that is produced by an earthquake.

Seismically induced ground shaking covers a wide area and is greatly influenced by the distance from the site to the seismic source, soil conditions, and depth to groundwater.

Based on DOC geology maps, there are no known earthquake faults in Oxnard (DOC 2021b). Several active or potentially active faults may affect Oxnard, including the San Andreas Fault, northeast of the project area, and onshore and offshore segments of the Oak Ridge Fault, which is the nearest potentially active fault. The most likely active faults to seismically affect the city and the plan area are the Oak Ridge, Ventura, Simi, and San Andreas faults.

Landslides
A landslide is a perceptible downslope movement of earth mass. It is part of the continuous, natural, gravity-induced movement of soil, rock and debris. Landslides can range from downslope creep of soil and rock material to sudden failure of entire hillsides. Landslides include rockfalls, slumps, block glides, mudslides, debris flows, and mud flows. Landslides or slope instability may be caused by natural factors such as fractured or weak bedrock, heavy rainfall, erosion, earthquake activity, and fire, as well as by human alteration of topography and water content in the soil. 182
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Liquefaction
Liquefaction is a temporary, but substantial, loss of shear strength in granular solids, such as sand, silt, and gravel, usually occurring during or after a major earthquake. This occurs when the seismic waves from an earthquake of sufficient magnitude and duration shear a soil deposit that has a tendency to decrease in volume. If drainage cannot occur, this reduction in soil volume will increase the pressure exerted on the water contained in the soil. Liquefaction can result in slope and/or foundation failure, and also post-liquefaction settlement.

Liquefaction may occur in water-saturated sediment during moderate to great earthquakes. A moderate potential for liquefaction occurs throughout the city, including where the AHD Rezone Sites are located, because underlying sections of thick alluvial deposits, high groundwater levels (0 feet near the coastline to approximately 40 feet at the northeastern corner of the city), and the potential for strong regional ground shaking (City of Oxnard 2009). The combination of these factors constitutes a significant seismic hazard in Oxnard.

Settlement, Lateral Spreading, and Subsidence
Extreme settling or ground subsidence may result from post-liquefaction reconsolidation. Ground settlement often occurs differentially because liquefiable deposits and groundwater elevations are seldom distributed evenly over broad areas. If the ground surface slopes even gently, liquefaction may lead to lateral spreading or low angle landsliding of soft saturated soils. This can result in the rapid or gradual loss of strength in the foundation materials, so that structures built upon them settle or break up as the foundation soil flows out from beneath them.

Expansive Soils
Expansive soils are generally clayey and swell when wetted and shrink when dried. Wetting can occur naturally in a number of ways, (e.g., absorption from the air, rainfall, groundwater fluctuations, lawn watering and broken water or sewer lines). In hillside areas, as expansive soils expand and contract, gradual downslope creep may occur, eventually causing landsliding. Clay soils also retain water and may act as lubricated slippage planes between other soil/rock strata, producing landslides during earthquakes or unusually moist conditions.

Tsunami
A tsunami is an ocean wave produced by offshore seismic activity. a.1. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving rupture of a known earthquake fault, as delineated on the most recent Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Map issued by the State Geologist for the area or based on other substantial evidence of a known fault? As with most of southern California, the planning area is within an area that is seismically active and has experienced historic earthquakes from various regional faults. The planning area is located approximately three miles south of the Ventura Fault, and one mile west of the Camarillo Fault, both of which are considered to have been active within the last 11,000 years. According to the California Geologic Survey probabilistic seismic hazard map for California, Oxnard could experience ground shaking from earthquake activity most likely associated with the historically active faults in the surrounding area. Ground shaking could be severe in the event of a rupture of a nearby fault.

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Rather, specific projects developed would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with earthquake faults.

Therefore, the proposed project would not directly or indirectly cause or exacerbate potential substantial adverse effects involving the rupture of a known earthquake fault. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
a.2. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving strong seismic ground shaking? As discussed under response “7.a.1,” the project site is situated in the seismically active Southern California Region and is therefore susceptible to ground shaking during a seismic event. Although the nearest mapped fault (i.e., the Camarillo Fault) is located approximately one mile east of the Plan Area, strong ground shaking within the Plan Area may occur in the event of a sufficiently large earthquake on this or other nearby faults. However, implementation of the proposed project described in the Description of Project section would not result in any substantial physical effects as the Plan Area is fully developed. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021- 01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not increase the risk of loss, injury, or death involving ground shaking. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
a.3. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving seismic-related ground failure, including liquefaction? Liquefaction is a process whereby soil is temporarily transformed to fluid form during intense and prolonged ground shaking or because of a sudden shock or strain. Liquefaction typically occurs in areas where the groundwater is less than 30 feet from the surface and where the soils are composed of poorly consolidated fine to medium sand. The Rezones Sites are not at risk for landslide, but as liquefaction is a possibility throughout the city, there is a risk for unstable soils to occur due to subsidence that could result due to withdrawal of groundwater, oil, or natural gas.

Development projects proposed on the AHD Rezone Sites as implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element would be subject to the provisions in OCC, which include California Building Code requirements to reduce seismic impacts.

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adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring a discretionary action would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with liquefaction. Therefore, the proposed project would not directly or indirectly cause substantial adverse effects from liquefaction risk. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
a.4. Would the project directly or indirectly cause potential substantial adverse effects, including the risk of loss, injury, or death involving landslides?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Specific projects requiting discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with landslides. Therefore, the proposed project would not directly or indirectly cause impacts related to landslides. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil? Soil erosion or the loss of topsoil may occur when soils are disturbed but not secured or restored, such that wind or rain events may mobilize disturbed soils, resulting in their transport off-site. and mobility objectives identified in the Housing Element. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with loss of topsoil. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in substantial soil erosion or the loss of topsoil. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
c. Would the project be located on a geologic unit or soil that is unstable, or that would become unstable as a result of the project, and potentially result in on- or off-site landslide, lateral spreading, subsidence, liquefaction, or collapse?
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As examined under impact response “7.a.1” of this section, although the proposed project is in a seismically active area, the Plan Area is not located on unstable soils or a geologic unit at risk for liquefaction or landslides. The Plan Area consists of compact, relatively flat land that is surrounded by developed land. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with unstable geologic units or soils. Therefore, the proposed project would not create or exacerbate conditions related to unstable geologic units or soils. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
d. Would the project be located on expansive soil, as defined in Table 18-1-B of the Uniform Building Code (1994), creating substantial direct or indirect risks to life or property? Soils that volumetrically increase (swell) or expand when exposed to water and contract when dry (shrink) are considered expansive soils. A soil’s potential to shrink and swell depends on the amount and types of clay in the soil. Highly expansive soils can cause structural damage to foundations and roads without proper structural engineering and are generally less suitable or desirable for development than non-expansive soils because of the necessity for detailed geologic investigations and costlier grading applications.

The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with expansive soils. Therefore, the proposed project would not expose people or structures to risks associated with expansive soils. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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e. Would the project have soils incapable of adequately supporting the use of septic tanks or alternative wastewater disposal systems where sewers are not available for the disposal of wastewater?
The project is in a developed area that has existing sewer systems and other infrastructure capable of accommodating development. Additionally, the proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site- specific impacts associated with septic tanks. Moreover, no septic tanks are proposed under the project. Therefore, there is no potential for adverse effects due to soil incompatibility with septic tanks. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
f. Would the project directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with paleontological resources. Therefore, the proposed project would not directly or indirectly destroy a unique paleontological resource or site or unique geologic feature. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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8 Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Generate greenhouse gas emissions,
either directly or indirectly, that may
have a significant impact on the
environment? □ □ □ ■
b. Conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or
regulation adopted for the purpose of
reducing the emissions of greenhouse
gases? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Gases that absorb and re-emit infrared radiation in the atmosphere are called greenhouse gases (GHGs). The gases that are widely seen as the principal contributors to human-induced climate change include carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxides (N2O), fluorinated gases such as hydrofluorocarbons and perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride. Water vapor is excluded from the list of GHGs because it is short-lived in the atmosphere and its atmospheric concentrations are largely determined by natural processes, such as oceanic evaporation. GHGs are emitted by both natural processes and human activities. Of these gases, CO2 and CH4 are emitted in the greatest quantities from human activities. Emissions of CO2 are largely by-products of fossil fuel combustion, and CH4 results from off-gassing associated with agricultural practices and landfills. Different types of GHGs have varying global warming potentials (GWP), which are the potential of a gas or aerosol to trap heat in the atmosphere over a specified timescale (generally 100 years). Because GHGs absorb different amounts of heat, a common reference gas (CO2) is used to relate the amount of heat absorbed to the amount of the GHG emissions, referred to as carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e), and is the amount of a GHG emitted multiplied by its GWP. CO2 has a 100-year GWP of one.

By contrast, CH4 has a GWP of 28, meaning its global warming effect is 28 times greater than that of CO2 on a molecule per molecule basis (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change [IPCC] 2014a).1 The accumulation of GHGs in the atmosphere regulates Earth’s temperature. Without the natural heat-trapping effect of GHGs, the Earth’s surface would be about 33 degrees Celsius cooler.

However, emissions from human activities, particularly the consumption of fossil fuels for electricity production and transportation, have elevated the concentration of GHGs in the atmosphere beyond the level of naturally occurring concentrations.

1 The IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report determined that methane has a GWP of 28 (IPCC 2014a) . However, modeling of GHG emissions was completed using the California Emissions Estimator Model version 2016.3.2, which uses a GWP of 25 for methane, consistent with the IPCC’s (2007) Fourth Assessment Report.
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38 As of 2015, the City of Oxnard adopted the 2030 General Plan, which includes a Sustainable Community chapter. The 2030 General Plan contains numerous statements of goals, policies, and implementation measures that relate to complying with the State direction to respond to the issue of GHG emissions and climate change. The policies are directed at improving energy conservation, and at reducing the consumption of energy for vehicle travel and other common urban purposes (the provision of water service, management of solid waste). In addition, the 2030 General Plan includes several policies to address the need for updated coastal planning in response to anticipated sea level rise (SLR).

The 2030 General Plan PEIR concluded that development of the Oxnard Planning Area consistent with the land uses and policies in the 2030 General Plan would have a significant and unavoidable impact for GHG emissions and climate change, because at that time, specific criteria was not available upon which to judge the effects of GHG emissions and at that time, plans and programs were evolving locally and to address the issue (City of Oxnard 2009). Thus, the PEIR found that the 2030 General Plan would potentially conflict with implementation of State goals for reducing greenhouse emissions.

For land use and transportation related projects, the degree of compliance with policies intended to minimize GHG emissions will remain an important element of assessing their impacts. The City is in the process of developing a climate action plan that will have extensive programs to support the policies in the 2030 General Plan designed to reduce GHG emissions. a. Would the project generate GHG emissions, either directly or indirectly, that may have a significant impact on the environment?
b. Would the project conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing the emissions of greenhouse gases?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with GHG emissions and confliction with applicable plans or policies to reduce GHG emissions. Therefore, the proposed project would not generate GHG emissions that may have a significant environmental impact nor conflict with an applicable plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of reducing GHG emissions. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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9 Hazards and Hazardous Materials

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Create a significant hazard to the public
or the environment through the routine
transport, use, or disposal of hazardous
materials? □ □ □ ■
b. Create a significant hazard to the public
or the environment through reasonably
foreseeable upset and accident
conditions involving the release of
hazardous materials into the
environment? □ □ □ ■
c. Emit hazardous emissions or handle
hazardous or acutely hazardous
materials, substances, or waste within

0.25 mile of an existing or proposed
school? □ □ □ ■
d. Be located on a site that is included on a
list of hazardous material sites compiled
pursuant to Government Code Section
65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a
significant hazard to the public or the
environment? □ □ □ ■
e. For a project located in an airport land
use plan or, where such a plan has not
been adopted, within two miles of a
public airport or public use airport, would
the project result in a safety hazard or
excessive noise for people residing or
working in the project area? □ □ □ ■
f. Impair implementation of or physically
interfere with an adopted emergency
response plan or emergency evacuation
plan? □ □ □ ■
g. Expose people or structures, either
directly or indirectly, to a significant risk
of loss, injury, or death involving wildland
fires? □ □ □ ■
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Definition of Hazardous Materials
A material is considered hazardous if it appears on a list of hazardous materials prepared by a federal, state, or local agency, or if it has characteristics defined as hazardous by such an agency. A hazardous material is defined in Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations as follows:

A substance or combination of substances which, because of its quantity, concentration, or physical, chemical or infectious characteristics, may either (1) cause, or significantly contribute to, an increase in mortality or an increase in serious irreversible, or incapacitating reversible, illness; or (2) pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or environment when improperly treated, stored, transported or disposed of or otherwise managed (California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 66261.10).

Chemical and physical properties cause a substance to be considered hazardous. Such properties include toxicity, ignitability, corrosiveness, and reactivity. California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Sections 66261.20 through 66261.24 defines the aforementioned properties. The release of hazardous materials into the environment can contaminate soils, surface water, and groundwater supplies.

Land Use Patterns
Small quantities of hazardous materials are routinely used, stored, and transported in Oxnard in support of commercial and retail businesses as well as in educational facilities, hospitals, and households. Hazardous materials users and waste generators in the city include businesses, public and private institutions, and households. Federal, State, and local agency databases maintain comprehensive information on the locations of facilities using large quantities of hazardous materials, as well as facilities generating hazardous waste. Some of these facilities use certain classes of hazardous materials that require accidental release scenario modeling and risk management plans to protect surrounding land uses. Residential occupancies generally do not product significant environmental impacts
Past and present land use patterns are good predictors of the potential for past contamination by hazardous materials and the current use and storage of hazardous materials. Industrial sites and certain commercial land uses, such as dry cleaners, are more likely to use and store large quantities of hazardous materials than residential land uses. Land use patterns are also useful for identifying the location of sensitive receptors, such as schools, day-care facilities, hospitals, and nursing homes.

In Oxnard, industrial and commercial land uses are concentrated along major transportation corridors, such as U.S. 101, the Downtown area, and the rail corridor. Schools are distributed fairly evenly throughout the city and may occur within 0.25 mile of an AHD Rezone Site.

Hazardous wastes generated by both residents and businesses in Oxnard contribute to environmental and human health hazards of increasing public concern. However, proper waste management and disposal practices can minimize public concern over toxicity and the contamination of soils, water, and the air. Locations known to contain hazardous materials or conditions include those facilities with operations that incorporate the use of underground or aboveground storage tanks. Additional facilities in the city include landfills, transfer stations, material recovery facilities, transformation facilities, waste tire sites, and closed disposal facilities. 192
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The City of Oxnard Fire Department administers the Certified Unified Program Agency/Hazardous Materials Ordinance and has regulatory authority over the local Underground Storage Tank Program. The Leaking Underground Storage Tank (LUST) Incident Report contains an inventory of reported leaking underground tank incidents and is compiled from data provided by the SWRCB Leaking Underground Storage Tank Information System. LUST sites are predominately clustered around the City’s primary transportation corridors, including Oxnard Boulevard and Hueneme Road and are associated with retail and commercial uses (e.g., gas stations, convenience stores, car washes). Additional sites are associated with local industrial and agricultural uses.

Other potential hazards affecting the city include earthquake, geologic, flooding, tsunami, coastal waves, noise, hazardous materials and potential terrorist acts. These hazards require an emergency response to inform the public and often generally redirect or evacuate residents to safer locations.

City policies for safety and the evacuation of residents during a large-scale incident are managed through the Oxnard Fire Department. Transportation hazards involving interstate highways or State- maintained facilities, such as State Routes, are managed through Caltrans District 7 located in Los Angeles with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) usually the first to respond to the location of the hazard.

The study area for hazards and hazardous materials includes the areas in which the AHD Rezone Sites are situated and not the entire city. The AHD Rezone Sites are situated in areas currently zoned for commercial, business research, and light industrial uses that are already developed. Hazardous materials transport can occur on roadways and highways near or adjacent to the AHD Rezone Sites. a. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with the routine transport, use, or disposal of hazardous materials. Therefore, no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project create a significant hazard to the public or the environment through reasonably foreseeable upset and accident conditions involving the release of hazardous materials into the environment?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element 193
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NO IMPACT
c. Would the project emit hazardous emissions or handle hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within 0.25 mile of an existing or proposed school? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with emitting hazardous emissions or handling hazardous or acutely hazardous materials, substances, or waste within a quarter mile of an existing or proposed school. Therefore, no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
d. Would the project be located on a site that is included on a list of hazardous material sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5 and, as a result, would it create a significant hazard to the public or the environment?
Government Code Section 65962.5 requires the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA) to develop an updated Cortese List, which includes information on hazardous material sites collected from the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and the USEPA. The analysis for this section included a review of the following resources on March 7, 2022, to provide hazardous material release information:
▪ SWRCB GeoTracker database (SWRCB 2022) 4
▪ DTSC EnviroStor database (DTSC 2022)
▪ USEPA Superfund Enterprise Management System (SEMS) (USEPA 2022) The AHD Rezone Sites may be near or include hazardous land uses, including dry cleaner commercial uses and light industrial uses. If contamination were identified, as part of the development process, project proponents would be required to satisfy the remediation standards required by State and federal agencies, depending on the type of site.

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environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with hazardous material sites compiled pursuant to Government Code Section 65962.5. Therefore, no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
e. For a project located within an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project result in a safety hazard or excessive noise for people residing or working in the project area? The Oxnard Airport lies 1.5 miles east of the Pacific Ocean coastline on approximately 216 acres of land in northwestern Oxnard (Ventura County Airport Land Use Commission 2000). It is classified as a non-hub commercial airport because it enplanes less than 0.05 percent of U.S. domestic passengers. Furthermore, there are no private airstrips in the vicinity of the proposed project.

Therefore, no impacts would occur.

NO IMPACT
f. Would the project impair implementation of or physically interfere with an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
The AHD Rezone Sites involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with impairing implementation of or physically interfering with an adopted emergency response or evacuation plan. Therefore, no impact would.

NO IMPACT
g. Would the project expose people or structures, either directly or indirectly, to a significant risk of loss, injury, or death involving wildland fires?
The proposed project is within an urban area of Oxnard. Undeveloped wildland areas are not located in proximity to the proposed project area. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project 195
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NO IMPACT
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10 Hydrology and Water Quality

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Violate any water quality standards or
waste discharge requirements or
otherwise substantially degrade surface
or ground water quality? □ □ □ ■
b. Substantially decrease groundwater
supplies or interfere substantially with
groundwater recharge such that the
project may impede sustainable
groundwater management of the basin? □ □ □ ■
c. Substantially alter the existing drainage
pattern of the site or area, including
through the alteration of the course of a
stream or river or through the addition of
impervious surfaces, in a manner which
would:
(i) Result in substantial erosion or
siltation on- or off-site; □ □ □ ■
(ii) Substantially increase the rate or
amount of surface runoff in a
manner which would result in
flooding on- or off-site; □ □ □ ■
(iii) Create or contribute runoff water
which would exceed the capacity of
existing or planned stormwater
drainage systems or provide
substantial additional sources of
polluted runoff; or □ □ □ ■
(iv) Impede or redirect flood flows? □ □ □ ■
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones,
risk release of pollutants due to project
inundation? □ □ □ ■
e. Conflict with or obstruct implementation
of a water quality control plan or
sustainable groundwater management
plan? □ □ □ ■
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Water Supply and Quality
The City of Oxnard participates with other local governments in the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Plan. This is a comprehensive regional effort to implement federal and state requirements for reducing water pollution from uncontrolled stormwater runoff. This program defines the best management practices applicable to management of stormwater runoff, and the prevention of dry weather runoff. It also establishes the design requirements for Low Impact Development to minimize the volume of stormwater discharge and pollutant levels that originate from newly developed areas. Compliance with these principles by construction and land development projects that may affect stormwater quality in the City stormwater drainage system is a requirement of the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Permit No.

CAS004002, issued in 2010 by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board (RWQCB), Los Angeles Region.

Surface Water
The Santa Clara River is the primary surface water feature in Oxnard and the longest free-flowing river in southern California. The river is also one of the few remaining in the area still in a relatively natural state. The total river length is approximately 70 miles, extending from its headwaters at Mount Pinos to the Santa Clara River Estuary adjacent to McGrath State Beach.

Groundwater
The Oxnard Plain groundwater hydrographic sub-unit includes the Oxnard and Pleasant Valley Hydrographic Sub areas, each of which receives natural recharge from a system of nine groundwater basins along the Santa Clara River Basin. The Oxnard Hydrographic Subarea is located in the southwest corner of the Santa Clara River Basin and consists of the Montalvo, Mound, and Oxnard Plain Basins. The Oxnard Plain Basin is the most important to Oxnard and comprises two aquifer systems known as the Upper Aquifer System (UAS) and the Lower Aquifer System (LAS). The UAS consists of the Oxnard Aquifer and the Mugu Aquifer. The LAS comprises the Hueneme, Fox Canyon, and Grimes Canyon aquifers.

Flooding
Due to its low land profile, Oxnard became a member of the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). The City adopted a Master Plan of Drainage (2003) and a Floodplain Management Ordinance (Chapter 35 of the Oxnard City Code) to protect its residents and businesses. Oxnard falls within the Santa Clara River’s 1,600 square-mile watershed. Flooding in Oxnard caused by rainfall occurs mostly in the winter months when Ventura County receives most of its precipitation. In general, most of Oxnard’s rain falls in the period between late January and mid-March. Rainfall in the Oxnard area increases sharply in early November and decreases in mid- to late-March. High winds or tides can cause seawater surges that result in coastal flooding beyond the high tide line. Wave action can directly impact seaside homes and infrastructure, and wave action can indirectly cause beach and bluff erosion, resulting in damage to seaside homes and infrastructure.

Several dams are located at least 35 miles to the east and northeast of Oxnard in Ventura and Los Angeles counties. These include the Santa Felicia Dam at Lake Piru, the Castaic Lake Dam, and the Pyramid Lake Dam. The biggest threat to Oxnard is upstream along the Santa Clara River corridor.

Although the potential for a dam failure is low, should one or more of these dams fail, the entire city 198
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is within the Dam Inundation Zone, also called the Dam Failure Hazard Area. Damage to the city could be in the form of a wall of fast-moving water, mud, and debris. Residential and commercial buildings as well as critical facilities could be impacted by a dam failure. a. Would the project violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade surface or ground water quality? The City’s Stormwater Quality Management ordinance (OCC Chapter 22, Article XII) specifies various prohibitions intended to implement the Clean Water Act and prohibit non-storm water discharges into the storm drain system. BMP requirements are enforced through the City’s plan approval and permit process and plans for all new development projects are subject to City inspection.

Compliance with the LAMC would ensure that project development under the 2021-2029 Housing Element does not violate any water quality standards or discharge requirements or otherwise substantially degrade water quality.

The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Specific projects would require project- level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with the violation of water quality standards or waste discharge requirements or the substantial degradation of surface or ground water quality. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not violate any water quality standards or waste discharge requirements.

No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin?
The Ventura County Watershed Protection District, County of Ventura, and the cities of Camarillo, Fillmore, Moorpark, Ojai, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Buenaventura, Santa Paula, Simi Valley, and Thousand Oaks have joined together to form the Ventura Countywide Stormwater Quality Management Program and are named as co-permittees under a revised countywide municipal NPDES permit for stormwater discharges issued by RWQCB in 2010 (Order R4-2010-0108). Under Order R4-2010-0108, the co-permittees are required to administer, implement, and enforce a Stormwater Quality Management Program to reduce pollutants in urban runoff to the maximum extent practicable. Accordingly, the proposed project would be required by uniformly applied regulations and conditions of approval to comply with NPDES requirements. Compliance with the Oxnard building permit would require the development and implementation of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) and associated best management practices (BMP). BMPs would include measures that would be implemented to prevent discharge of eroded soils from the construction site and sedimentation of surface waters offsite. BMPs would also include measures to quickly contain and clean up any minor spills or leaks of fluids from construction equipment.

48 developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting.

Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not substantially decrease groundwater supplies or interfere substantially with groundwater recharge such that the project may impede sustainable groundwater management of the basin. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
c.(i) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would result in substantial erosion or siltation on- or off-site?
c.(ii) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would substantially increase the rate or amount of surface runoff in a manner which would result in flooding on- or off-site? c.(iii) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner that would create or contribute runoff water which would exceed the capacity of existing or planned stormwater drainage systems or provide substantial additional sources of polluted runoff?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, implementation of the proposed project would not generate a substantial increase in runoff that would result in substantial erosion, siltation, flooding on- or off-site, or increased polluted runoff. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
c.(iv) Would the project substantially alter the existing drainage pattern of the site or area, including through the alteration of the course of a stream or river or through the addition of impervious surfaces, in a manner which would impede or redirect flood flows? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element 200
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programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those projects requiring discretionary actions, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with flood flows.

Therefore, the proposed project would not substantially alter drainage patterns to an extent that would redirect or impede flood flows. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
d. In flood hazard, tsunami, or seiche zones, would the project risk release of pollutants due to project inundation?
The proposed project area is located in developed areas and none of the AHD rezone sites are within a 100-year flood hazard area (FEMA 2021). The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
e. Would the project conflict with or obstruct implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts related to conflicting with or obstructing implementation of a water quality control plan or sustainable groundwater management plan. Therefore, no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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11 Land Use and Planning

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Physically divide an established
community? □ □ □ ■
b. Cause a significant environmental impact
due to a conflict with any land use plan,
policy, or regulation adopted for the
purpose of avoiding or mitigating an
environmental effect? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
With the exception of several high-rise buildings in northern Oxnard, the City is characterized by low-rise development, low-density residential, and a large industrial base adjacent to agricultural and natural resources. Higher intensity development can be found adjacent to Oxnard Boulevard, U.S. 101, Saviers Road, and Hueneme Road. While residential land use is predominant within the urban center of the city, open space land is the predominant land use designation within the city, accounting for nearly 60 percent of all land.
a. Would the project physically divide an established community? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not involve the construction of new roads, railroads, or other features that may physically divide established communities in the city.

Consequently, there would be no impact associated with the physical division of an established community.

NO IMPACT
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52 b. Would the project cause a significant environmental impact due to a conflict with any land use plan, policy, or regulation adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in an increase in development and there would be no impacts related to conflict with land use plans, policies, or regulations adopted for the purpose of avoiding or mitigating an environmental effect.

NO IMPACT
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12 Mineral Resources

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Result in the loss of availability of a
known mineral resource that would be of
value to the region and the residents of
the state? □ □ □ ■
b. Result in the loss of availability of a
locally important mineral resource
recovery site delineated on a local
general plan, specific plan, or other land
use plan? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Important mineral, sand, and gravel deposits are “primarily located along the Santa Clara River channel, along the U.S. 101 corridor, and along the eastern edge of the city, extending as far west as Oxnard Boulevard in several areas” (City of Oxnard 2006).

Significant mineral deposits, such as sand and gravel resources, can be found within the MRZ-2 and MRZ-3 areas of the city. As seen in Figure 5-15 in the 2030 General Plan Background Report, the MRZ-2 areas are located along the Santa Clara River and adjacent to the U.S. 101. The MRZ-3 areas are located south of the Santa Clara River and along State Route 1. The City of Oxnard currently has four active oil and gas fields with 30 active wells (DOC 2021c). a. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of value to the region and the residents of the state?
b. Would the project result in the loss of availability of a locally important mineral resource recovery site delineated on a local general plan, specific plan, or other land use plan? The California Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) was enacted to promote conservation and protection of significant mineral deposits. SMARA requires the State to identify and classify mineral deposits within the State as either: (1) containing little or no mineral deposits (Mineral Resource Zone [MRZ]-1), (2) significant deposits (MRZ-2) or (3) deposits identified but further evaluation needed (MRZ-3 and MRZ-4). According to the California DOC Mineral Land Classification Maps, the proposed project area is designated MRZ-2 and MRZ-3, indicating that the area may contain mineral deposits; however, the significance cannot be evaluated using available data. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant 205
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54 environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with mineral resources. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in a loss of availability of a known mineral resource or further the loss of available mineral resources. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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13 Noise

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project result in:
a. Generation of a substantial temporary or
permanent increase in ambient noise
levels in the vicinity of the project in
excess of standards established in the
local general plan or noise ordinance, or
applicable standards of other agencies? □ □ □ ■
b. Generation of excessive groundborne
vibration or groundborne noise levels? □ □ □ ■
c. For a project located within the vicinity of
a private airstrip or an airport land use
plan or, where such a plan has not been
adopted, within two miles of a public
airport or public use airport, would the
project expose people residing or
working in the project area to excessive
noise levels? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Noise
The unit of measurement used to describe a noise level is the decibel (dB). However, the human ear is not equally sensitive to all frequencies within the sound spectrum. Therefore, a method called “A- weighting” is used to adjust actual sound pressure levels so that they are consistent with the human hearing response, which is most sensitive to frequencies around 4,000 Hertz (Hz) and less sensitive to frequencies around and below 100 Hz, thus filtering out noise frequencies that are not audible to the human ear. A-weighting approximates the frequency response of the average young ear when listening to most ordinary everyday sounds. When people make relative judgments of the loudness or annoyance of a sound, their judgments correlate well with the “A-weighted” levels of those sounds. Therefore, the A-weighted noise scale is used for measurements and standards involving the human perception of noise. In this analysis, all noise levels are A-weighted, and “dBA” is understood to identify the A-weighted decibel.

Decibels are measured on a logarithmic scale that quantifies sound intensity in a manner similar to the Richter scale used for earthquake magnitudes. A doubling of the energy of a noise source, such as a doubling of traffic volume, would increase the noise level by 3 dB; similarly, dividing the energy in half would result in a decrease of 3 dB (Crocker 2007). 207
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56 Human perception of noise has no simple correlation with sound energy: the perception of sound is not linear in terms of dBA or in terms of sound energy. Two sources do not “sound twice as loud” as one source. It is widely accepted that the average healthy ear can barely perceive an increase (or decrease) of up to 3 dBA in noise levels (i.e., twice [or half] the sound energy); that an increase (or decrease) of 5 dBA (8 times [or one eighth] the sound energy) is readily perceptible; and that an increase (or decrease) of 10 dBA (10.5 times [or approximately one tenth] the sound energy) sounds twice (or half) as loud (Crocker 2007).

Vibration Overview
Typical outdoor sources of perceptible groundborne vibration are construction equipment, steel- wheeled trains, and traffic on rough roads. Groundborne vibration of concern in environmental analysis consists of the oscillatory waves that move from a source through the ground to adjacent structures. While people have varying sensitivities to vibrations at different frequencies, in general they are most sensitive to low-frequency vibration. Vibration may also damage infrastructure when foundations or utilities, such as sewer and water pipes, physically connect the structure and the vibration source . The primary concern from vibration is that it can be intrusive and annoying to building occupants and vibration-sensitive land uses.

Descriptors
Vibration amplitudes are usually expressed in peak particle velocity (PPV) or Root Mean Square (RMS) vibration velocity. The PPV and RMS velocity are normally described in inches per second (in./sec.). PPV is defined as the maximum instantaneous positive or negative peak of a vibration signal. PPV is often used in monitoring of blasting vibration because it is related to the stresses that are experienced by buildings (Caltrans 2020).
a. Would the project result in generation of a substantial temporary or permanent increase in ambient noise levels in the vicinity of the project in excess of standards established in the local general plan or noise ordinance, or applicable standards of other agencies? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with ambient noise levels. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in significant increases in permanent ambient noise levels or exceedance of City standards. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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b. Would the project result in generation of excessive groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted IS/MND No. 2021-01 for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with groundborne vibration and noise levels. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in the excessive generation of groundborne vibration or groundborne noise levels. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
c. For a project located within the vicinity of a private airstrip or an airport land use plan or, where such a plan has not been adopted, within two miles of a public airport or public use airport, would the project expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels?
The Oxnard Municipal Airport is in the city of Oxnard and some AHD Rezone Sites are within 2.0 miles. At the time a specific project is proposed for development on those sites, environmental evaluation would determine if they were within the noise contours for the Oxnard Municipal Airport and appropriate mitigation would be applied as part of the standard conditions of project approval.

NO IMPACT
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14 Population and Housing

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Induce substantial unplanned population
growth in an area, either directly (e.g., by
proposing new homes and businesses) or
indirectly (e.g., through extension of
roads or other infrastructure)? □ □ □ ■
b. Displace substantial numbers of existing
people or housing, necessitating the
construction of replacement housing
elsewhere? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Population
As shown in Table 2, Oxnard’s estimated January 1, 2021 population was 204,675, making up 24.5 percent of the total population in Ventura County (DOF 2021). Table 2 also shows population growth in the city since census year 2000. Oxnard had the fourth highest growth rate of cities in Ventura County at four percent, but the city population growth was still lower than the state as a whole at seven percent. As evident from the percentage change depicted in Table 2, the population growth has been fairly flat since 2010, with an average increase of only 0.36 percent between 2010 and 2020 (DOF 2021). This falls below SCAGs anticipated growth, which estimated a growth of about 3,347 persons per year over the 20-year planning horizon. 211
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60 Table 2 Oxnard Population Trends and Forecast
Year Population Numerical Change Percentage Change
2000 170,358 – –
2001 174,243 3,885 2.3%
2002 175,673 1,430 0.8%
2003 180,655 4,982 2.8%
2004 184,572 3,917 2.2%
2005 185,994 1,422 10%
2006 187,275 1,281 0.7%
2007 189,844 2,609 1.4%
2008 191,877 2,033 1.1%
2009 197,764 5,887 3.0%
2010 197,899 135 0.1%
2011 199,773 1,874 1.0%
2012 200,750 977 0.5%
2013 201,455 705 0.4%
2014 203,418 1,963 1.0%
2015 205,475 2,057 1.0%
2016 205,933 458 0.2%
2017 205,725 -208 -0.1%
2018 205,883 158 0.1%
2019 205,777 -106 -0.1%
2020 205,950 173 0.1%
2021 204,675 -1,275 -0.6%
2030 (projection) 238,126 33,451 14%
Note: percentages are rounded
Source: DOF 2021, SCAG 2016
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As shown in Table 2, SCAG’s 2016 Growth Forecast projected the 2030 population in Oxnard to be 238,126 (SCAG 2016). The 2021-2029 Housing Element projects that the population in Oxnard could reach 238,126 by 2029, an increase of approximately 14 percent over existing conditions, a number that is in line with the SCAG projections. Finally, current growth trends do not suggest that population would reach either projection over the next eight years.

Housing Stock
Between 2010 and 2020, Oxnard added 3,468 housing units, representing a growth rate greater than Ventura County overall and higher than most other cities in the county (City of Oxnard 2021a).

Multi-family homes with five units or more (i.e., apartments or condominiums) increased at a high rate (25 percent), but single-family detached homes made up most of the housing stock (55 percent). Table 3 provides a summary of housing unit types and shows changes from 2000 to 2020.

Table 3 Oxnard Housing Stock Characteristics and Changes Unit Type
2000
Number of
Units
Percentage
of Stock
2020
Number of
Units
Percentage
of Stock
Number of
Units
Change
Percentage
Change
Single-family detached 30,226 57% 30,743 55% 517 2%
Single-family attached 5,632 11% 5,802 10% 170 3%
2 to 4 units 3,670 7% 3,842 7% 172 5%
5+ units 10,629 20% 13,238 24% 2,609 25%
Mobile home and other 2,615 5% 2,615 5% 0 0%
Total 52,772 100% 56,240 100% 3,468 7%
Source: City of Oxnard 2021a
Households
A household is defined as a group of people who occupy a housing unit (U.S. Census Bureau 2015). A household differs from a dwelling unit because the number of dwelling units includes both occupied and vacant dwelling units. Not all of the population lives in households. Some live in group quarters, such as board and care facilities, while others are unhoused. The 2020 Homeless Count and Survey identified 1,743 persons without permanent housing of which 567 were in Oxnard (VC Star 2020).

In Oxnard, there were an estimated 43,576 households in 2000 and 51,460 in 2018, including property owners and renters (City of Oxnard 2021a). SCAGs 2020 RTP/SCS projected an estimated 20 percent growth from 2016 to 2045, for a total of 61,600 households. This would require an increase in housing stock of up to 823 units. The population growth trend in Oxnard, however, does not support this projected increase.

The study area for population and housing includes the entire city, but the IS/MND No. 2021-01 only analyzes the impacts that development on the AHD Rezone Sites would have if full build-out were achieved (823 units over eight years). The analysis does not consider development of other projects approved or under development. The AHD Rezone Sites are predominantly situated in areas currently zoned for commercial, business research, and light industrial uses that are already developed.
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62 a. Would the project induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly (for example, by proposing new homes and businesses) or indirectly (for example, through extension of roads or other infrastructure)?
According to the California Department of Finance (DOF), the City of Oxnard has an estimated population of 204,675 with an average household size of 3.64 persons (DOF 2023). SCAG estimates that the city’s population will increase to 238,126 by 2030, an increase of approximately 14 percent or 33,451 persons (SCAG 2016). The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. The changes to the Zoning Ordinance do not directly result in new growth or substantial new development. For those projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with substantial unplanned population growth. Therefore, the proposed project would not induce substantial unplanned population growth in an area, either directly or indirectly. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site- specific impacts associated with displacement. Therefore, the proposed project would not displace substantial numbers of existing people or housing, necessitating the construction of replacement housing elsewhere. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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15 Public Services

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
a. Would the project result in substantial
adverse physical impacts associated with
the provision of new or physically altered
governmental facilities, or the need for
new or physically altered governmental
facilities, the construction of which could
cause significant environmental impacts,
in order to maintain acceptable service
ratios, response times or other
performance objectives for any of the
public services:
1 Fire protection? □ □ □ ■
2 Police protection? □ □ □ ■
3 Schools? □ □ □ ■
4 Parks? □ □ □ ■
5 Other public facilities? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Fire Protection
Fire prevention, fire suppression, and emergency medical services are provided throughout Oxnard by the Oxnard Fire Department (OFD). There are eight fire stations in Oxnard as of April 2020. The OFD is staffed by 124 uniformed members, with 36 on duty per shift. Based on the current population, Oxnard’s ratio at the time this report was written is one firefighter per approximately 1,661 residents, and the eight fire stations serve approximately 26,000 residents per station. These numbers are below national standards, which state one firefighter for every 1,000 residents is the desired ratio (National Fire Protection Association 2020). Emergency calls per service unit are approximately 30,000 annually, distributed across 10 units. More than 70 percent of these originate from residential uses, which have the highest impact on fire protection services (OFD 2021). OFD can access additional manpower and equipment through an automatic aid agreement with Ventura County and mutual aid agreements with the City of Ventura and Point Mugu Naval Air Station. OFD maintains an emergency fire call response time of 80 seconds (1 minute, 20 seconds) and based on data from June 23 to Jul 23, 2021, the average response time for emergency fire calls was 60.1 seconds (OFD). Response time is only one factor contributing to fire protection services and all standards that affect the ability of the OFD to provide services to the residents of Oxnard need to be assessed when considering potential impacts.
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64 Police Protection
The Oxnard Police Department (OPD) is the local law enforcement agency responsible for providing police services to the city. The OPD operates several police storefronts and drop-in centers, but major operations are based in the Public Safety Building at 251 South C Street in Oxnard. The Patrol Division is part of OPD’s Field Services Bureau and has four districts. In 2010, the OPD had 238 sworn officers and 152 civilian personnel. The 2021 population of Oxnard was 204,675 (DOF 2021), making the ratio 1.2 officers per 1,000 people. The OPD states its target service ratio is 1.3 officers per 1,000 residents, which is slightly more than current conditions. The OPD has 249 sworn officers and 126 civilian personnel.

Police units are usually mobile, making the actual distance between a headquarters facility and the project site less relevant. Instead, the number of officers on the street relates more directly to the realized response time. OPD has no official goal for emergency calls but strives to respond within five minutes or less. The OPD uses a metric of 0.5 police calls per year per resident. In 2007, OPD handled an average of 1,176 calls for service per year per patrol officer. In 2019, OPD handled an average of 1,134 calls for service per year per patrol officer. The optimum number is no more than 550 calls for service per person per patrol officer. Service response times average 5.8 minutes.

Libraries and Community Facilities
The Oxnard Public Library (OPL) provides library services throughout the city at three locations:

Downtown Main Library, South Oxnard Center Library, and the Colonia Branch Library. The OPL has nearly 400,000 items in its collection. The State of California library standards are a goal of 0.5 square-foot of library facility per resident. The 1996 American Library Association minimum standard for public library space was 0.6 square-foot per person residing in the library’s service area.
a.1. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered fire protection facilities, or the need for new or physically altered fire protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives?
a.2. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered police protection facilities, or the need for new or physically altered police protection facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives?
a.3. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered schools, or the need for new or physically altered schools, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios or other performance objectives? a.4. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of new or physically altered parks, or the need for new or physically altered parks, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios or other performance objectives? 216
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a.5. Would the project result in substantial adverse physical impacts associated with the provision of other new or physically altered public facilities, or the need for other new or physically altered public facilities, the construction of which could cause significant environmental impacts, in order to maintain acceptable service ratios, response times or other performance objectives?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT

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16 Recreation

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
a. Would the project increase the use of
existing neighborhood and regional parks
or other recreational facilities such that
substantial physical deterioration of the
facility would occur or be accelerated? □ □ □ ■
b. Does the project include recreational
facilities or require the construction or
expansion of recreational facilities which
might have an adverse physical effect on
the environment? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Park Facilities
The City of Oxnard Public Works Park Division manages all municipally owned and operated recreation and park facilities in the city. The Park Division operates and maintains 370 park acres, 81 miles of medians, and 129 acres of open space (City of Oxnard 2021b). With a 2021 population of approximately 204,675 residents (DOF 2021), the department had a ratio of 1.5 acres per 1,000 residents. As identified in the City of Oxnard 2030 General Plan, approximately 759 acres of developed or planned parks are in Oxnard (2030 General Plan page 1-21). When these are completed there will be about 2.76 acres of park facilities per 1,000 residents. If regional parks, beaches, and other accessible open space are all considered, then the parkland available to Oxnard residents is higher. The 2030 General Plan encourages the following standards for parks within the city (Table 4).

Table 4 City Park Standards
Type of Park Net acres/1,000 Residents Minimum Net Acres/Park Service Radius Mini/Pocket Park no standard no standard 0.33 mile
Neighborhood Park 1.5 5 0.5-1 mile
Community Park 1.5 20 1 to 1.5 miles
Total 3.0 N/A N/A
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68 a. Would the project increase the use of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities such that substantial physical deterioration of the facility would occur or be accelerated?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those future projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with the deterioration of existing neighborhood and regional parks or other recreational facilities. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in substantial deterioration of existing recreation facilities. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Does the project include recreational facilities or require the construction or expansion of recreational facilities which might have an adverse physical effect on the environment? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. For those future projects requiring a discretionary action, project-level CEQA review would identify and require mitigation for any potential site-specific impacts associated with the construction or expansion of recreational facilities. Therefore, no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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Transportation

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17 Transportation

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Conflict with a program, plan, ordinance
or policy addressing the circulation
system, including transit, roadway,
bicycle and pedestrian facilities? □ □ □ ■
b. Conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision
(b)? □ □ □ ■
c. Substantially increase hazards due to a
geometric design feature (e.g., sharp
curves or dangerous intersections) or
incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment)? □ □ □ ■
d. Result in inadequate emergency access? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Oxnard is an urban/suburban city characterized by major arterial roadways that traverse the city north to south and east to west, described in detail in the 2030 General Plan Background Report (City of Oxnard 2006). U.S. 101 forms a northeasterly boundary and State Route 1 traverses the city from its intersection with U.S. 101 in the north to NAS Point Mugu in the southwest. SR 34 joins SR 1 at the eastern edge of the city and provides connectivity with Camarillo to the east. SR 232 connects U.S. 101 in the El Rio area and joins SR 118 just beyond the eastern city limits.

These roadways form a network for people traveling within and beyond the city and for the transport of goods within, from, and to the city. Other modes of transportation include walking and bicycling, passenger rail facilities, and other ride-share methods. Oxnard residents continue to rely on private automobiles for transportation in and out of the city, while the City continues to focus on reducing this dependency by providing opportunities for residential development in and near transportation corridors.
a. Would the project conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system, including transit, roadway, bicycle and pedestrian facilities? The City has also adopted the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan (City of Oxnard 2011), which provides a broad vision, strategies, and actions for the improvement of bicycling and walking in Oxnard. The 2011 Bicycle Master Plan updates the 2002 Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Master Plan and was developed to build upon and enhance that plan. The purpose of this Plan is to expand the existing networks, close gaps, address constrained areas, provide greater connectivity, educate, encourage, and maximize funding sources.
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70 The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. The City of Oxnard is in the process of developing a city-wide climate action and adaptation plan (CAAP) that will provide a robust and innovative approach to addressing future climate goals and develop a vision for how sustainability should be implemented in the city (City of Oxnard 2021c). Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict with a program, plan, ordinance or policy addressing the circulation system. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Would the project conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b)?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not conflict or be inconsistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15064.3, subdivision (b) and no impacts would occur.

NO IMPACT
c. Would the project substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible use (e.g., farm equipment)? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature or incompatible use and no impacts would occur.

NO IMPACT
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d. Would the project result in inadequate emergency access? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in inadequate emergency access and no impacts would occur.

NO IMPACT

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18 Tribal Cultural Resources

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project cause a substantial adverse
change in the significance of a tribal cultural
resource, defined in a Public Resources Code
Section 21074 as either a site, feature, place,
or cultural landscape that is geographically
defined in terms of the size and scope of the
landscape, sacred place, or object with
cultural value to a California Native American
tribe, and that is:
a. Listed or eligible for listing in the
California Register of Historical
Resources, or in a local register of
historical resources as defined in Public
Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)? □ □ □ ■
b. A resource determined by the lead
agency, in its discretion and supported by
substantial evidence, to be significant
pursuant to criteria set forth in
subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code
Section 5024.1? In applying the criteria
set forth in subdivision (c) of Public
Resources Code Section 5024.1, the lead
agency shall consider the significance of
the resource to a California Native
American tribe. □ □ □ ■
a. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code Section 21074 that is listed or eligible for listing in the California Register of Historical Resources, or in a local register of historical resources as defined in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1(k)?
b. Would the project cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource as defined in Public Resources Code 21074 that is a resource determined by the lead agency, in its discretion and supported by substantial evidence, to be significant pursuant to criteria set forth in subdivision (c) of Public Resources Code Section 5024.1? As of July 1, 2015, California Assembly Bill 52 of 2014 (AB 52) was enacted and expanded CEQA by defining a new resource category, “tribal cultural resources (TCR).” AB 52 establishes that “[A] project with an effect that may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource is a project that may have a significant effect on the environment.” (Public 225
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74 Resources Code Section 21084.2). It further states that the lead agency shall establish measures to avoid impacts that would alter the significant characteristics of a tribal cultural resource, when feasible (Public Resources Code Section 21084.3).

Effects on tribal cultural resources are only knowable once a specific project has been proposed because the effects depend highly on the individual project site conditions and the characteristics of the proposed activity. New TCRs may be identified or established over the course of the phased implementation of the 2021-2029 Housing Element, which is expected to occur over the course of eight years. Therefore, as specific projects are proposed, consultation with tribes under AB 52 may occur to determine if any TCRs may be impacted by project specific elements.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in substantial adverse change in the significance of a tribal cultural resource. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT

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Utilities and Service Systems

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19 Utilities and Service Systems

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Would the project:
a. Require or result in the relocation or
construction of new or expanded water,
wastewater treatment or storm water
drainage, electric power, natural gas, or
telecommunications facilities, the
construction or relocation of which could
cause significant environmental effects? □ □ □ ■
b. Have sufficient water supplies available
to serve the project and reasonably
foreseeable future development during
normal, dry and multiple dry years? □ □ □ ■
c. Result in a determination by the
wastewater treatment provider which
serves or may serve the project that it
has adequate capacity to serve the
project’s projected demand in addition to
the provider’s existing commitments? □ □ □ ■
d. Generate solid waste in excess of State or
local standards, or in excess of the
capacity of local infrastructure, or
otherwise impair the attainment of solid
waste reduction goals? □ □ □ ■
e. Comply with federal, state, and local
management and reduction statutes and
regulations related to solid waste? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Water Supply
The City of Oxnard uses a combination of local groundwater and imported surface water to serve its customers. Generally, the City’s water supply is provided by City-owned groundwater wells, groundwater purchased through the United Water Conservation District (UWCD) and imported surface water purchased through the Calleguas Municipal Water District. Currently all customers in the city receive a 1:1 ratio blend of imported water and local water (City of Oxnard 2006). 227
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The Wastewater Division of the City Public Works Department owns, operates, and maintains wastewater collection and treatment infrastructure, including over 400 miles of sewer pipelines and 15 wastewater pumping stations. The collection system conveys flow to the Oxnard Wastewater Treatment Plant (OWTP). Most of the flow in the system is conveyed through the Ventura Road, Rose Avenue, Redwood, Western, Central, and Eastern trunk sewers (City of Oxnard 2006). The OWTP has an average dry weather treatment capacity of 31.7 million gallons per day (City of Oxnard 2017b).

Solid Waste Disposal
The City of Oxnard provides solid waste collection and recycling service to residences and businesses in Oxnard (City of Oxnard 2006). Solid waste collected in Oxnard is taken to the City- owned and operated Del Norte Regional Recycling and Transfer Station, a material recovery and waste transfer facility (MRF), located at the corner of Sturgis Road and Del Norte Road. Recoverable materials are removed from the waste stream at the MRF for recycling. The permitted capacity of the MRF is 2,779 tons per day (CalRecycle 2021a).

Solid waste that cannot be recycled is taken to either the Toland Road Landfill east of Santa Paula or the Simi Valley Landfill. The Toland Road Landfill has a permitted capacity of 1,500 tons of solid waste per day and has a projected closure date of May 31, 2027 (CalRecycle 2021b). The Ventura Regional Sanitation District operates the Toland Road Landfill, and recently adopted a Certified Use Permit (CUP) to replace the permitted disposal maximum of 15 million tons to a height maximum of 1,435 feet above mean sea level, which would be managed by various techniques that would allow for more capacity without increasing the landfill footprint (Ventura Regional Sanitation District 2020). The Simi Valley Landfill & Recycling Center is a private facility operated by Waste Management, Inc. with a daily capacity of 9,250 tons of solid waste. The projected closure date for the Simi Valley Landfill is May 31, 2063 (CalRecycle 2021c).

Stormwater
Oxnard has a relatively flat topography, reaching a maximum of 80 feet above sea level. While much of the city is urbanized, a significant portion of Oxnard is undeveloped. These open areas allow for percolation and minimize runoff. Alternatively, developed areas with impervious surfaces generate increased surface runoff (City of Oxnard 2006). Storm drain facilities are maintained by the Public Works Department and the County of Ventura. This drainage system is used to handle stormwater runoff. Agricultural operations often use private underground tile lines to drain water into the city’s storm drains or natural drainage courses.
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a. Would the project require or result in the relocation or construction of new or expanded water, wastewater treatment or storm water drainage, electric power, natural gas, or telecommunications facilities, the construction or relocation of which could cause significant environmental effects?
b. Would the project have sufficient water supplies available to serve the project and reasonably foreseeable future development during normal, dry and multiple dry years? c. Would the project result in a determination by the wastewater treatment provider which serves or may serve the project that it has adequate capacity to serve the project’s projected demand in addition to the provider’s existing commitments?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific future projects would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site- specific impacts associated with water supply, wastewater generation and treatment, stormwater, electricity, natural gas, and telecommunications. Therefore, no impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
d. Would the project generate solid waste in excess of State or local standards, or in excess of the capacity of local infrastructure, or otherwise impair the attainment of solid waste reduction goals?
e. Would the project comply with federal, state, and local management and reduction statutes and regulations related to solid waste?
The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not generate excess solid waste or conflict with any statutes or regulations pertaining to solid waste. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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Wildfire

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20 Wildfire

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
If located in or near state responsibility areas
or lands classified as very high fire hazard
severity zones, would the project:
a. Substantially impair an adopted
emergency response plan or emergency
evacuation plan? □ □ □ ■
b. Due to slope, prevailing winds, and other
factors, exacerbate wildfire risks and
thereby expose project occupants to
pollutant concentrations from a wildfire
or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire? □ □ □ ■
c. Require the installation or maintenance
of associated infrastructure (such as
roads, fuel breaks, emergency water
sources, power lines or other utilities)
that may exacerbate fire risk or that may
result in temporary or ongoing impacts
to the environment? □ □ □ ■
d. Expose people or structures to significant
risks, including downslopes or
downstream flooding or landslides, as a
result of runoff, post-fire slope instability,
or drainage changes? □ □ □ ■
Environmental Setting
Oxnard is a densely built, mostly flat urban area, with the City of Ventura to the north, agricultural land to the east, Port Hueneme to the south, and the Pacific Ocean to the west. Nonetheless, recent years have shown wildfire risk in urban areas to be increasing, particularly where they abut open space areas. The California Department of Forestry and Fire (CAL FIRE) prepared revised fire hazard severity maps in the wake of recent catastrophic wildfires that burned wildland and urban areas alike, including the 2017 Thomas Fire in Ventura, the seventh-largest wildfire in modern California history (CAL FIRE 2021a).

According to CAL FIRE, even though surrounding communities are in high or very high fire hazard severity zones, Oxnard is not in a State Responsibility Area, meaning that wildfire risk is the responsibility of local agencies (CAL FIRE 2021b). This, in turn, indicates that CAL FIRE does not consider Oxnard to be at high risk for wildfire due to the buffers provided by continuous urban 231
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80 development between the city limits and the nearest wildland spaces. Furthermore, the City of Oxnard does not have any lands classified by the State as very high fire hazard severity zones. a. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project substantially impair an adopted emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan?
The proposed project site is not in or near a designated very high fire hazard severity zone of local, state, or federal responsibility according to the CAL FIRE (CAL FIRE 22021b). Additionally, Oxnard is not a Wildland Urban Interface, which means development in the City is not located in areas prone to wildfire. Specific projects would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts associated with emergency plans. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project, due to slope, prevailing winds, and other factors, exacerbate wildfire risks and t hereby expose project occupants to pollutant concentrations from a wildfire or the uncontrolled spread of a wildfire?
d. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project expose people or structures to significant risks, including downslopes or downstream flooding or landslides, as a result of runoff, post -fire slope instability, or drainage changes?
As discussed above, under response “20.a,” the proposed project area is not located near a state responsibility area or classified as having a high fire hazard. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts. associated with exacerbating wildfire risks and exposing people or structures to significant risks. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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c. If located in or near state responsibility areas or lands classified as very high fire hazard severity zones, would the project require the installation or maintenance of associated infrastructure (such as roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities) t hat may exacerbate fire risk or that may result in temporary or ongoing impacts to the environment? As discussed above, under response “20.a,” the Plan Area is not located near a state responsibility area or classified as having a high fire hazard. The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not require additional roads, fuel breaks, emergency water sources, power lines or other utilities that would exacerbate fire risk. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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21 Mandatory Findings of Significance

Potentially
Significant
Impact
Less than
Significant
with
Mitigation
Incorporated
Less than
Significant
Impact No Impact
Does the project:
a. Have the potential to substantially
degrade the quality of the environment,
substantially reduce the habitat of a fish
or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
population to drop below self-sustaining
levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, substantially reduce
the number or restrict the range of a rare
or endangered plant or animal or
eliminate important examples of the
major periods of California history or
prehistory? □ □ □ ■
b. Have impacts that are individually
limited, but cumulatively considerable?
(“Cumulatively considerable” means that
the incremental effects of a project are
considerable when viewed in connection
with the effects of past projects, the
effects of other current projects, and the
effects of probable future projects)? □ □ □ ■
c. Have environmental effects which will
cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or
indirectly? □ □ □ ■
a. Does the project have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, substantially reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? The proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts.

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84 subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Therefore, the proposed project would not result in any impacts associated with eliminating important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
b. Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? (“Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects)? As discussed in Sections 1 through 20, the proposed project involves amendments to the Zoning Code and Downtown Code to implement state law and Housing Element programs to promote housing on a citywide level. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts. The proposed project would not directly result in any impacts to the above-discussed areas and therefore, project impacts would not be cumulatively considerable. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
c. Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly?
In general, impacts to human beings are associated with air quality, hazards and hazardous materials, and noise. As discussed in Section 3, Air Quality, Section 9, Hazards and Hazardous Materials, and Section 13, Noise, the proposed project would not directly result in a specific development project or a substantial amount of new development. Rather, the purpose of the project is to promote housing on a citywide level through the Zoning Code and Downtown Code amendments to implement state law and Housing Element programs. The proposed project adds no new residential sites, no additional units, and no increase in density for housing beyond those analyzed in the adopted 2021 IS-MND. Future projects would be required to adhere to the mitigation measures in the adopted 2021 IS-MND for the sites to be developed consistent with the Housing Element and to avoid or lessen any potentially significant environmental impacts. Future development facilitated by the 2021 – 2029 Housing Element programs would be subject to subsequent environmental and other discretionary review and permitting. Specific projects requiring discretion would require project-level CEQA review and identify and potentially require mitigation for any site-specific impacts. Therefore, the proposed project would not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings. No impact would occur.

NO IMPACT
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ATTACHMENT7ACCESSORYDWELLINGUNITSTANDARDS

CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFOXNARD
ORDINANCENO.

AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THECITYOF OXNARDAMENDINGCHAPTER16 (ZONING)OF THEOXNARDCITYCODE(OCC)§16-467ACCESSORY DWELLINGUNITSAND§16-622PARKINGSPACEANDLOADINGREQUIREMENTS, RELATEDTOIMPLEMENTATIONOFTHE2021-2029HOUSINGELEMENT. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD,COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, 214SOUTHCSTREET, OXNARD,CA,93030.

WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardhasconsideredZoneTextAmendment(ZTA)PZNo.23-580-03,filedbytheCityofOxnardCommunityDevelopmentDepartment,toamendChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC).TheproposedmodificationistoupdatetheAccessoryDwellingUnit(ADU)parkingrequirementsinOCCSections16-468and16-622tocomplywithcurrentStatelaw(GovernmentCode65852.2subd.(a)(1)(D)(xi))thatreplacementofoff-streetparkingspacescannotberequiredwhenADUsarecreatedthroughtheconversionofa garage,carportorcoveredparkingstructureandGovernmentCode65852.2subd.(a)(1)(D)(x)],thatallowsADUparkingspacesonexistingdriveways; andupdatetheimpactfeerequirementsinOCCSection16-467tobeconsistentwithStateADUguidelinesthatADUfeesforADUs750squarefeetshouldbeproportionaltoexistingsinglefamilyoraveragesquarefootageofunitsformultifamilydevelopment;and WHEREAS,on October25,2022theStateof CaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopment(HCD)certifiedtheCityofOxnard2021-2029HousingElement.Programs6,9,22,27and32ofthe2021-2029HousingElementrequiretheCityupdateChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC)by2023tocomplywithstatelawson ADUparking,DensityBonus,SupportiveHousing,EmergencyShelters,Low-BarrierNavigationCenters,SingleRoomOccupancy, FarmworkerHousing,ResidentialCareFacilities,ReasonableAccommodation;andotherordinancemodificationstostreamline,clarifyandsimplifypermittingrequirementstocomplywithStateregulatoryrequirementsandlaws; and WHEREAS,onSeptember7,2023thePlanningCommissionheldapublichearingontheamendmentstoChapter16oftheOCCtoimplementZoningTextAmendments(ZTA)stipulatedintheadoptedAmended2021-2029HousingElementPrograms6,9,22,27and32andadopteda ResolutionrecommendingthattheCityCouncilapprovePlanning&ZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment);and WHEREAS,onNovember7,2023,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardconducteda dulynoticedpublichearingtoconsiderPlanningandZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)inaccordancewiththeOCC,and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilreceivedwrittenandverbalcommentsfromthepublic;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilfindstheproposedZoningTextAmendmentisinthepublicinterestandgeneralwelfarebycomplyingwithStatelawandencouragingtheorderlydevelopmentofsmallaccessorystructuresand/orbuildingsonresidentiallotsandprovidingresidentswithincreasedflexibilityinprovidingparkingforgarageconversionstoaccommodateADUs. Therearenochangesrecommendedundertheproposed 247
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[AccessoryDwellingUnitStandards]Page2of6 ZTAthatwouldreduceorcompromiseexistingstandardsthatprotectthehealth,safetyorgeneralwelfareoftheCity;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAdoesnotinvolveanydirectphysicalchangestotheenvironment.Therearenochangesinlandformsoranintensificationoflandusesasa partoftheproposedZTA andallpublicservicesforexistinglanduseswillremainas-is,withnochangesandnodiminishmentofserviceorsafety;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAtoChapter16oftheOCCwouldestablishspecificprovisionsconsistentwiththeactionitemsandpolicydirectivesinthe2030GeneralPlan;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncildeterminedthatthisactionisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)GuidelinesSections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)as thisZTA is a regulatoryactionwhichwillnotresultindirectorreasonablyforeseeableindirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandwhenitcanbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityinquestionmayhaveasignificanteffectontheenvironmentarenotsubjecttoCEQA;and WHEREAS,itisinthepublicinterest,consistentwiththe2030GeneralPlan.

NOW, THEREFORE,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnarddoesordainasfollows:

Section1.OxnardCityCodeChapter16,ArticleV, Division13entitled“AccessoryDwellingUnits”,Section16-468andArticleX,Division2 “ParkingandLoadingSpaceRequirements”areamendedtoreadasfollows(Onlyunderlinedportionsaretobeadded):

ARTICLEV.SPECIFICUSEREQUIREMENTS
DIVISION13. ACCESSORYDWELLINGUNITS
SEC.16-467.GENERALSTANDARDSFORALLACCESSORYDWELLINGUNITS.

Exceptasprovidedinsection16-469,("FireSafetyExceptiontoSetbackRequirementsforAccessoryDwellingUnits")orasstipulatedinsection16-467.1,16-467.2,or16-467.3,accessorydwellingunitsshallmeetorexceedallofthefollowingstandards. (A) Functionalareas-Theaccessorydwellingunitshallcomplywithallapplicablehabitabilitystandards.Theaccessorydwellingunitshallcontainanindependentkitchenfacilitythatshallincludethefollowingfeatures:(i)sink;(ii)refrigeratorofmorethanfive-cubicfeetcapacity;and(iii)rangeorcooktop.Theaccessorydwellingunitshallincludeaseparatebathroomwithsink,toilet,andbathingfacility;andseparateorcombinedlivingandsleepingareas. (B) Foundation-Theaccessorydwellingunitshallbeconstructedonapermanentfoundation,complyingtotheCaliforniaBuildingStandardsCode. (C) Architecture-Anattachedordetachedaccessorydwellingunitshallcomplywiththearchitecturalstandardsofsection16-23andshallbeofmaterials,colorsandinastylewhichareeachcompatiblewiththeprimaryresidence,orasreasonableasdeterminedbythedirector. 248
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[AccessoryDwellingUnitStandards]Page3of6 (D) Publicutilityconnectionfees,meters,andcapacityupgrades-Theaccessorydwellingunitshallbeservedbyadequatepublicutilityfacilitiesincluding,butnotlimitedto,electric,sewer,waterandstreets,ascertifiedbythepublicworksdirector. (1) Accessorydwellingunitsshallnotbeconsideredbyalocalagency,specialdistrict,orwatercorporationtobeanewresidentialuseforthepurposesofcalculatingconnectionfeesorcapacitychargesforutilities,includingwaterandsewerservice. (2) Newutilityconnectionorpaymentofimpactfeesshallnotberequiredforanaccessorydwellingunitoflessthan750grosssquarefeet. (3) Newutilityconnectionorpaymentofimpactfeesshallberequiredforanaccessorydwellingunitof750grosssquarefeetorlargerbasedonthefollowingformula:(a) Calculatefullimpactand/orconnectionfeesbasedonthetotalaccessorydwellingunitsize;(b) Divideaccessorydwellingunitsizeremaindergreaterthan750squarefeetintothetotalsizein(a);(c) Multiply(a)times(b).Anyimpactfeeschargedforanaccessorydwellingunitof750squarefeetormoreshallbechargedproportionatelyinrelationtothesquarefootageoftheprimarydwellingunit.ImpactfeesforanADUof750squarefeetormoreonalotwithamultifamilydwellingshallbechargedattheadoptedmulti-familyrateappropriatefortheconstructiontype.Forpurposesofthisparagraph,“impactfee”doesnotincludeCityofOxnardwaterorsewerconnectionfeesorcapacitycharges.

SEC.16-468.OFF-STREETPARKING.
(A) Parkingrequirements-Therequirementsofcitycodesection 16-622(F)(entitled"ScheduleofVehicle-Off-StreetParkingRequirements")apply,wherenotspecifiedinthissection. (B) Off-streetparkingrequirementsforaccessorydwellingunitsshallnotexceedoneparkingspaceperunitorperbedroom,whicheverisless.Thesespacesmaybeprovidedastandemparking.Theaccessorydwellingunitparkingspace(s)maynotbelocatedintherequiredfrontyardsetback. (C) Off-streetparkingisnotrequiredinanyofthefollowinginstanceswhentheapplicantdemonstratesthat:
(1) Theaccessorydwellingunitislocatedwithinone-halfmilewalkingdistanceofpublictransit,includingtransitstationsandbusstations; (2) Theaccessorydwellingunitislocatedwithinanarchitecturallyandhistoricallysignificanthistoricdistrict; (3) Theaccessorydwellingunitisatype2A,2B,ortype4,constructedentirelywithintheproposedorexistingprimarydwellingunitoranattachedordetachedaccessorystructureand/orgarage; (4) Whenon-streetparkingpermitsarerequiredbythecitybutnotofferedtotheoccupantoftheaccessorydwellingunit;or (5) Whenthereisacarsharevehicleuselocatedwithinoneblockoftheaccessorydwellingunit. (D) Demolishedorconvertedrequiredparkingspaces-Whenarequiredgarage,carport,orcoveredparkingstructurefortheprimarydwellingunitisdemolishedorconvertedinconjunctionwiththeconstructionofanaccessorydwellingunit,noreplacementparkingspacesarerequired.requiredparkingfortheprimarydwellingunitshallbeprovidedontheproperty,outsideofthefrontyardsetback,andonacityapprovedpadorstructure.(Ord.No.2914,2925,2959,2984) ARTICLEX.OFF-STREETPARKING
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SEC.16-622.SCHEDULEOFVEHICLEOFF-STREETPARKINGREQUIREMENTS. (F) Thefollowingtableliststheminimumoff-streetparkingrequirementsforthecity.

Uses MinimumOff-StreetParkingRequirements
Notes
Residential:Detachedsingle-familyunits: Detachedsingle-familydwellingwitheither(1)detachedaccessorydwellingunitor(2)theconstructionofadditionalsquarefootagetoaccommodateanattachedaccessorydwellingunit Sameasaboveforthesinglefamilydwelling.Foraccessorydwellingunits:Inadditiontotherequiredparkingforthesinglefamilydwelling,thereshallalsobeanumberofvehicleparkingspacesequaltothegreaterof:(a)one;or(b)thenumberofbedroomsintheaccessorydwellingunit,whicheverisless.Thevehicularaccesstotheparkingareafortheaccessorydwellingunitshallbeatleasttenfeetwideandpaved.Therequiredparkingspace(s)foranaccessorydwellingunitarenotrequiredtobecovered.

Parkingforaccessoryunitsmaybeprovidedeitheras(1)tandemparkingonanexistingdrivewayorinanexistinggarage;or(2)inasetbackarea.Theaccessorydwellingunitparkingspace(s)maynotbelocatedintherequiredfrontyardsetback.Theparkingshallbelocatedonthesamelotastheprimaryresidentialdwellingunit.Thedirectormay,however,disapprovesuchtandem/setbackparkingifthedirectorfindsthatthetandem/setbackparkingisnotfeasiblebaseduponspecificsiteorregionaltopographicalorfireandlifesafetyconditions,orthatitisnotpermittedanywhereelseinthejurisdiction.

Theaccessorydwellingunitparkingspace(s)maynotbelocatedinthefrontyard.Theparkingshallbelocatedonthesamelotastheprimaryresidentialdwellingunit.

Section2. If anysection,sentence,clauseorphraseofthisOrdinanceisdeterminedtobeinvalid,illegalorunconstitutionalbya decisionororderofanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction,thendecisionorordershallnotaffectthevalidityandenforceabilityoftheremainingportionsofthisOrdinance.TheCityCouncildeclaresthatitwouldhavepassedandadoptedthisOrdinance,andeachsection,sentence,subsection,clause,phrase,partorportionthereof,regardlessofthefactthatanyoneormoresections,sentences,subsections,clauses,phrases,bedeclaredinvalidorunconstitutional.

Section3. CumulativeOrdinance.NothinginthisOrdinanceshallbeinterpretedtoallowanylandusewhichisnotexpresslylistedaspermittedorconditionallypermittedwithintheCity’sZoningCode. 250
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[AccessoryDwellingUnitStandards]Page5of6 Section4.ExemptfromCEQA.TheCityCouncildeterminesandfindsthattheadoptionofthisOrdinanceisexemptfromreviewunderthe CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (“CEQA”)pursuantto Sections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)oftheGuidelinestotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityActbecausetheactivityiscoveredbythegeneralrulethatCEQAappliesonlytoprojectswhichhavethepotentialforcausingasignificanteffectontheenvironment.Whereit canbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityin questionmayhavea significanteffectontheenvironment,theactivityis notsubjecttoCEQA.Therefore,CEQAdoesnotapplytothisaction.

Section6.TheCityClerkshallcertifyastotheadoptionofthisOrdinanceandshallcausesummarythereoftobepublishedwithinfifteencalendar(15)daysoftheadoptionandshallpostacertifiedcopyofthisOrdinance,includingforandagainstthesame,intheofficeoftheCityClerk,inaccordancewithGovernmentCodeSection36933.OrdinanceNo.______wasfirstreadonNovember7,2023,andfinallyadoptedon______,tobecomeeffectivethirty(30)daysthereafter.

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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[AccessoryDwellingUnitStandards]Page6of6 PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis______dayof_________________bythefollowingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFOXNARD
ORDINANCENO.

AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THECITYOF OXNARDAMENDINGCHAPTER16 (ZONING)OF THEOXNARDCITYCODE(OCC)§16-410DENSITYBONUS,RELATEDTO IMPLEMENTATIONOFTHE2021-2029HOUSINGELEMENT. FILED BY CITY OF OXNARD,COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, 214SOUTHCSTREET, OXNARD,CA,93030.

WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardhasconsideredZoneTextAmendment(ZTA)PZNo.23-580-03,filedbytheCityofOxnardCommunityDevelopmentDepartment,toamendChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC).

WHEREAS,theproposedmodificationis to updatetheDensityBonusordinancein OCCSection16-410to complywithcurrentStateDensityBonuslaw(GovernmentCode65915et seq.),includinganincreasein allowabledensitybonusup to 50%,an increasein numberof incentives,reductionsin theaffordabilityrequirementsfor incentives,reductionand waiverof parkingrequirementsundercertaincircumstances,removalofthecommoninterestrequirementforfor-saledevelopment,andotherrevisionstotheStateDensityBonuslaw. ThismodificationalsoupdatesthenumberingwithinSection16-410fromlettersdenotingsubsections(16.410A,16-410B,etc.)tonumbers(16-410.1,16-410.2,etc.)tobeconsistentwiththenumberingformatformostsectionsinChapter16; and WHEREAS,on October25,2022theStateof CaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopment(HCD)certifiedtheCityofOxnard2021-2029HousingElement.Programs6,9,22,27and32ofthe2021-2029HousingElementrequiretheCityupdateChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC)by2023tocomplywithstatelawson ADUparking,DensityBonus,SupportiveHousing,EmergencyShelters,Low-BarrierNavigationCenters,SingleRoomOccupancy, FarmworkerHousing,ResidentialCareFacilities,ReasonableAccommodation;andotherordinancemodificationstostreamline,clarifyandsimplifypermittingrequirementstocomplywithStateregulatoryrequirementsandlaws; and WHEREAS,on September7, 2023the PlanningCommissionhelda publichearingon theamendmentsto Chapter16 of theOCCto implementZoningTextAmendments(ZTA)stipulatedin theadoptedAmended2021-2029HousingElementPrograms6, 9, 22,27and32andadopteda Resolutionrecommendingthatthe CityCouncilapprovePlanning& ZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment);withthefollowingrecommendedrevisions:1. Minortextrevisionsidentifiedbystaff inanAttachmenttothePlanningCommissionatthehearingonSeptember7,2023,basedoncommunityinput;and2. RevisedraftOCCSection16-441.3(C)torequireanon-sitemanagerforSRODevelopmentof16ormoreunitsandoff-siteoron-sitemanagementforSRODevelopmentwithlessthan16units;and3. ReviseOCCSection16-622existingoff-siteparkingrequirementsforGroupquarterstylefacilitiesfromonespaceforevery4farmworkerstoonespaceforeverysixfarmworkers;and4. ReviseOCCSection16-622draftoff-siteparkingrequirementforSRODevelopmenttoremove 253
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page2of23 allvehicleparkingrequirementsandonlyrequireonelongtermbicyclestoragespaceperunit; and WHEREAS,onNovember7,2023, theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardconducteda dulynoticedpublichearingtoconsiderPlanningandZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)inaccordancewiththeOCC,and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilreceivedwrittenandverbalcommentsfromthepublic;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilfindstheproposedZoningTextAmendmentisinthepublicinterestandgeneralwelfarebycomplyingwithStatelawandencouragingdevelopmentofaffordablehousingincompliancewithcurrentStateDensityBonuslaw. TherearenochangesrecommendedundertheproposedZTAthatwouldreduceorcompromiseexistingstandardsthatprotectthehealth,safetyorgeneralwelfareoftheCity;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAdoesnotinvolveanydirectphysicalchangestotheenvironment.Therearenochangesinlandformsoranintensificationoflandusesasa partoftheproposedZTA andallpublicservicesforexistinglanduseswillremainas-is,withnochangesandnodiminishmentofserviceorsafety;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAtoChapter16oftheOCCwouldestablishspecificprovisionsconsistentwiththeactionitemsandpolicydirectivesinthe2030GeneralPlan;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncildeterminedthatthisactionisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)GuidelinesSections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)as thisZTA is a regulatoryactionwhichwillnotresultindirectorreasonablyforeseeableindirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandwhenitcanbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityinquestionmayhaveasignificanteffectontheenvironmentarenotsubjecttoCEQA;and WHEREAS,itisinthepublicinterest,consistentwiththe2030GeneralPlan.

NOW, THEREFORE,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnarddoesordainasfollows:

Section1. OxnardCityCodeChapter16,ArticleIV, Division7Aentitled“DensityBonusandRelatedIncentivesandConcessionsProgram”,Section16-410etseq.isamendedtoreadasfollows(Onlyunderlinedportionsaretobeadded):

DIVISION7A. DENSITYBONUSANDRELATEDINCENTIVESANDCONCESSIONSPROGRAM 16-410A.1. Purpose16-410B.2.Definitions16-410C.3. Eligibilityfordensitybonusesandincentives16-410D.4.Fees16-410E.5.Applicationrequired16-410F.6.Contentofapplication16-410G.7.Effectofproposalforwaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandards16-410H.8.Densitybonusallowanceforhousingdevelopmentwithaffordablehousingcomponent16-410I.9.Densitybonusforhousingdevelopmentwithaffordablehousingcomponentandchildcarefacility16-410J.10.Densitybonusforseniorcitizenhousingdevelopment16-410K.11. Densitybonusforlanddonation16-410L.12. Affordablehousingincentives 254
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page3of23 16-410M.13.Numberofincentivesgranted16-410N.14. Criteriafordenialofapplicationforincentives16-410O.15. Waiverormodificationofdevelopmentstandards16-410P.16. Parkingstandardmodificationsforqualifiedhousingdevelopments16-410Q.17. Densitybonusandaffordablehousingincentiveprogram16-410R.18. Determinationondensitybonusandaffordablehousingincentiveprogramrequests16-410S.19. Affordablehousingagreementandequitysharingagreement16-410T.20.Densitybonusorincentiveforcondominiumconversionprojects16-410U.21. Enforcementprovisions16-410V.22. Burdenisonapplicant ARTICLEV.SPECIFICUSEREQUIREMENTS
DIVISION7A.DENSITYBONUSANDRELATED INCENTIVESANDCONCESSIONSPROGRAM SEC.16-410A.1.PURPOSE.

ThepurposeofthisDivision7AistomeettherequirementssetforthinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915 etseq.(knownastheStateDensityBonusLaw).IfanyprovisionofthisDivision7AconflictswithStatelaw,orprovidesmorerightsthanarelegallyrequiredbyStatelaw,theminimumrequirementsofStatelawshallcontrol. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410B.2.DEFINITIONS.

InadditiontothedefinitionsinsSection 16-10,thefollowingdefinitionsapplytothisdivisionandshallcontroloveranyconflictingdefinitionsinsSection 16-10.Statelawdefinitions,astheymaybeamendedfromtimetotime,controloverthedefinitionsinthissSection.WherethedefinitionsareprovidedbyStatelaw,thecitationtothestatutefollows. (A) AFFORDABLEHOUSINGAGREEMENT-anagreementbetweentheCityofOxnardandthedeveloperpursuanttoSection16-410.19. (AB) AFFORDABLEHOUSINGBENEFITS-Oneormoreofthefollowing:
(1) AdensitybonuspursuanttosSection 16-410.8;
(2) AnincentivepursuanttosSection 16-410.12;
(3) AdevelopmentstandardwaiverormodificationpursuanttosSection 16-410.15;and (4) AparkingstandardmodificationpursuanttosSection 16-410.16. (BC) AFFORDABLEHOUSINGCOST-ThedefinitionsetforthinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50052.5.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(2)) (CD) AFFORDABLEHOUSINGDEVELOPER-Theapplicantorpermitteeofaqualifiedhousingdevelopmentanditsassigneesorsuccessorsininterest. (DE) AFFORDABLERENT-ThedefinitionsetforthinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50053(b).(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(1)) 255
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page4of23 (EF) AFFORDABLEUNIT-Aresidentialdwellingunitthatisguaranteedbytheaffordablehousingdevelopertoberentedorsoldinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthisdivisiontooneofthefollowing:
(1) Averylowincomehousehold;
(2) Alowerincomehousehold(Cal.HealthandSafetyCodeSection50079.5);or (32) Amoderateincomehouseholdwithinacommoninterestfor-saledevelopment(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(l)-(c)(2)). (3)Astudenthousingrentalbedforalowerincomestudent,anditsproratashareofassociatedcommonareafacilities.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(F)(ii) (FG) APPROVALAUTHORITY-ThepersonorbodywithinthecCitywhoisauthorizedtoprovidediscretionaryapprovalorministerialapprovalofahousingdevelopment.Ifmultiplepersonsorapprovalbodiesareauthorizedtomakeoneormoresuchapprovals,thenthepersonorbodywiththehighestauthorityshallbedeemedtheapprovalauthority. (GH) CHILDCAREFACILITY-Achilddaycarefacilityotherthanafamilydaycarehome,includingbutnotlimitedtoinfantcenters,preschools,extendeddaycarefacilities,andschoolagechildcarecenters(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(4)). (HI) CITY-TheCityofOxnardoritsdesignee.
(IJ) COMMONINTERESTDEVELOPMENT-Anyofthefollowing:acommunityapartmentproject,acondominiumproject,aplanneddevelopment,orastockcooperativepursuanttoCal.CivilCode,Section4100.Allcommoninterestdevelopmentunitsmustbeofferedtothepublicforpurchase(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(D)). (JK) CONDOMINIUMCONVERSIONPROJECT-AresidentialprojectinwhichtheapplicantproposestoconvertapartmentunitstocondominiumspursuanttoCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(a). (KL) DENSITYBONUS-ExceptasusedinsSection 16-410.20,CondominiumConversionProjects,adensityincreaseovertheotherwisemaximumallowableresidentialdensityasofthedateofapplicationtothecCityforaqualifiedhousingdevelopment.(CalGov’tCode,Section65915(f))Asusedinsection 16-410.20,"densitybonus"shallbedefinedassetforthinsSection 16-410.2(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(b)) (LM) DENSITYBONUSUNITS-Dwellingunitsgrantedpursuanttosection 16-410H Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915whichexceedtheotherwisemaximumallowableresidentialdensity. (MN) DEVELOPER - Theapplicant or permitteeof aqualifiedhousingdevelopment andits assignees or successors ininterest. (NO) DEVELOPMENTSTANDARD-Asiteorconstructioncondition,including,butnotlimitedto,aheightlimitation,asetbackrequirement,afloorarearatio,anon-siteopen-spacerequirement,oraparkingratio,thatappliestoaresidentialdevelopmentpursuanttothezoningordinance,thegeneralplan,specificplanorothercitycondition,law.policy,resolution,orregulation(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(o)(l2)). (P) DOMESTICPARTNER- Thedefinitionset forthinCaliforniaFamilyCodeSection297. Anindividualisconsideredadomestic partner of theowner bypresentingtheDeclarationofDomesticPartnershipfiledwiththeCaliforniaSecretaryofState(Cal.FamilyCodeSection297). (Q) EQUITYSHAREAGREEMENT-AnagreementbetweentheCityofOxnardandtheinitialbuyerofanaffordableunitofferedforsalepursuanttoSection16-410.19. 256
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page5of23 (NR) HOUSINGDEVELOPMENT-Adevelopmentprojectoffiveormoreresidentialunits,includingmixed-usedevelopments.ThisalsoincludesasubdivisionorcommoninterestdevelopmentthatisapprovedbythecCityandconsistsofresidentialunitsorunimprovedresidentiallotsandeitheraprojecttosubstantiallyrehabilitateandconvertanexistingcommercialbuildingtoresidentialuseorthesubstantialrehabilitationofanexistingmultifamilydwellingwheretheresultoftherehabilitationwouldbeanetincreaseinavailableresidentialunits.Theresidentialunitswithinahousingdevelopmentshallbeoncontiguoussitesthatarethesubjectofonedevelopmentapplication,butdonothavetobebaseduponindividualsubdivisionmapsorparcels. (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(i)) (S) HOUSING RELATED COST (PURCHASER) - The definitionset forthinCaliforniaCodeof Regulations Section6920.Housing related cost is inclusive of mortgage loan payments, mortgage insurance payments, property taxes andassessments, homeowner associationfees, reasonableutilities allowance, insurancepremiums, maintenancecosts,andspacerentifthehousingunitissituatedonrentedland. (OT) HOUSEHOLDINCOMECATEGORYDEFINITIONS (1) ACUTELYLOWINCOMEHOUSEHOLDS-Personsandfamilieswhoseincomesdonotexceedfifteenpercent(15%)of the area median income for the Ventura County Metropolitan Statistical Area, adjusted for familysizeandrevisedannually,asdefinedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50063.5,asmaybeamended.(2) EXTREMELY LOWINCOME HOUSEHOLDS - Persons and families whose incomes do not exceed thirty percent(30%) of the area median income for the Ventura County Metropolitan Statistical Area, adjusted for family size andrevisedannually,asdefinedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50106,asmaybeamended. (13) VERYLOWINCOMEHOUSEHOLD-AhouseholdPersonsandfamilieswhoseincomedoesnotexceedfiftypercent(50%)ofthecounty'smedianhouseholdincomeVenturaCountyMetropolitanStatisticalArea,adjustedforfamilysizeandrevisedannually,asdefinedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50105.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(B)) (24) LOWINCOMEHOUSEHOLD-Ahouseholdwhoseincomedoesnotexceedeightypercent(80%)ofthecounty'smedianhouseholdincomeVenturaCountyMetropolitanStatisticalArea,adjustedforfamilysizeandrevisedannually, asdefinedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50079.5.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(A)) (5) LOWER INCOME HOUSEHOLDS - Includes acutely lowincome households, extremelylowincomehouseholds,very lowincome households andlowincomehouseholds whosegross incomes areeightypercent (80%) or less of theareamedianincomefor theVenturaCountyMetropolitanStatistical Area, adjustedfor familysizeandrevisedannually,pursuanttoCaliforniaHealthandSafetyCodeSection50079.5and50105,asmaybeamended. (36) MODERATEINCOMEHOUSEHOLD-Personsorfamilieswhoseincomedoesnotexceed120%ofthecounty'smedianhouseholdincomeVenturaCountyMetropolitanStatisticalArea,adjustedforfamilysizeandrevisedannually,asdefinedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50093.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(D)) (PU) INCENTIVE-"Incentivesandconcessions"asthatphraseisusedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(k). (QV) MARKET-RATEUNIT-Adwellingunitthatisnotanaffordableunit. (RW) MAXIMUMALLOWABLERESIDENTIALDENSITY-Thedensityallowedundertheapplicablezoningordinanceandthelanduseelementofthegeneralplan,orifarangeofdensityispermitted,meansthemaximumallowabledensityforthespecificzoningrangeandlanduseelementofthegeneralplanapplicabletotheproject.Wherethedensityallowedunderthezoningordinanceisinconsistentwiththedensityallowedunderthelanduseelementofthegeneralplan,thegeneralplandensityshallprevail.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(2)(o)(6)) (SX) MINIMUMAFFORDABLEHOUSINGCOMPONENT-Ahousingdevelopmentprojectwhichincludesaminimumofanyofthefollowing:affordablehousingasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b) 257
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page6of23 (1) VERYLOWINCOMEMINIMUMAFFORDABLEHOUSINGCOMPONENT-Providesatleast5%ofthetotalunitsfortoverylowincomehouseholdresidents(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(B));or (2) LOWINCOMEMINIMUMAFFORDABLEHOUSINGCOMPONENT-Providesatleast10%ofthetotalunitsforlowtoincomehouseholds(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(A));or (3) MODERATEINCOMEMINIMUMAFFORDABLEHOUSINGCOMPONENT-Providesatleast10%ofthetotaldwellingunitsinacommoninterestdevelopmentformoderateincomehouseholds(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(D)). (4) ASENIORCITIZENHOUSINGDEVELOPMENT-Asthattermisdefinedinsection 16-410.2.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(C)) (5) Tenpercentofthetotalunitsofahousingdevelopmentfortransitionalfosteryouth,asdefinedinCal.EducationCode,Section66025.9,ordisabledveterans,asdefinedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section18541,orhomelesspersons,asdefinedinthefederalMcKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct(42U.S.C.Sec.11301 etseq.).Theunitsdescribedinthisdivision(R)(5)shallbesubjecttoarecordedaffordabilityrestrictionof55yearsandshallbeprovidedatthesameaffordabilitylevelasverylowincomeunits.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(E)) (Y) MAJORTRANSITSTOP-asitecontaininganyofthefollowing:(a) Anexistingrailorbusrapidtransitstation;or(b) Theintersectionoftwoormoremajorbusrouteswithafrequencyofserviceintervalof15minutesorlessduringthemorningandafternoonpeakcommuteperiods,asdefinedinsubdivision(b)ofSections21155and21064.3ofthePublicResourcesCode.“Locatedwithinone-halfmileofamajortransitstop”meansanypointonaproposeddevelopmentiswithinone-halfmileofanypointonthepropertyonwhichamajortransitstopislocated,includinganyparkinglotownedbythetransitauthorityorotherlocalagencyoperatingthemajortransitstop.Unobstructedaccesstothemajortransitstopmeansaresidentisabletoaccessthemajortransitstopwithoutencounteringnaturalorconstructedimpediments.Forpurposesofthissubparagraph,“naturalorconstructedimpediments”includes,butisnotlimitedto,freeways,rivers,mountains,andbodiesofwater,butdoesnotincluderesidentialstructures,shoppingcenters,parkinglots,orrailsusedfortransit.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Sections65915(o)(2),65915(o)(4)and65915(p)(2)). (TZ) OTHERINCENTIVESOFEQUIVALENTFINANCIALVALUE-ThereductionorwaiverofrequirementswhichthecCitymightotherwiseapplyasconditionsofcondominiumconversionapproval,butshallnotbeconstruedtorequirethecCitytoprovidecashtransferpaymentsorothermonetarycompensation.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(c)) (UAA) QUALIFIEDHOUSINGDEVELOPMENT-AhousingdevelopmentthatmeetstherequirementsofsSection 16-410.3 fordensitybonus. (VBB) QUALIFIEDLAND-LandofferedfordonationinaccordancewithsSection 16-410.11 thatmeetsthecriteriasetforthinsSection 16-410.11. (CC) RENT - The definition set forth in Cal. Code of Regulations, Section 6918. Monthly rent shall be an averageofestimatedcosts forthenexttwelvemonths.Rentisinclusiveofthetotalofmonthlypaymentsforarentalorcooperativeunitfor:(1) Useandoccupancyofahousingunitandlandandfacilitiesassociatedtherewith.(2) Any separately charged fees or service charges assessed bythelessor whicharerequiredof all tenants, otherthansecuritydeposits.(3) A reasonable allowancefor utilities not includedin(1) or (2) above, includinggarbagecollection, sewer, water,electricity, gas, andother heating, cookingandrefrigerationfuels. Utilities does not includetelephoneservice. Suchanallowanceshalltakeintoconsiderationthecostofanadequatelevelofservice. 258
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page7of23 (4) Possessory interest, taxes, or other fees or charges assessed for use of the land and facilities associatedtherewithbyapublicorprivateentityotherthanthelessor. (WDD) SENIORCITIZENHOUSINGDEVELOPMENT-AresidentialdevelopmentasdefinedinCal.CivilCode,Sections51.3and51.12,oramobilehomeparkthatlimitsresidencybasedonagerequirementsforhousingforolderpersonspursuanttoCal.CivilCode,Sections798.76or799.5.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(C)) (XEE) SENIORCITIZENHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTUNIT-Aresidentialdwellingunitwithinaseniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentthatisavailableto,andoccupiedby,aseniorcitizenasdefinedinCal.CivilCode,Section51.3.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(C)) (YFF) SPECIFIC,ADVERSEIMPACT-Asignificant,quantifiable,direct,andunavoidableimpact,basedonobjective,identifiedwrittenpublichealthorsafetystandards,policies,orconditionsastheyexistedonthedatetheapplicationforthehousingdevelopmentwasdeemedcomplete.Inconsistencywiththezoningordinanceorgeneralplanlandusedesignationshallnotconstituteaspecific,adverseimpactuponthepublichealthorsafety.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65589.5(d)(2)) (ZGG) TOTALUNITSANDTOTALDWELLINGUNITS-ConsistentwithCal.Gov’tCodeSection65915(o)(8),forthepurposeofthisordinanceonly,Ddwellingunitsotherthandensitybonusunitsawardedpursuanttothisdivision.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(3)) (AAHH) ZONINGORDINANCE-Chapter16and17oftheCityofOxnardMunicipalCode. (Ord.No.2912;3002)
SEC.16-410C.3.ELIGIBILITYFORDENSITYBONUSESANDINCENTIVES.

Densitybonusesareavailabletoaffordablehousingdevelopersinaccordancewiththisdivisionforadevelopmentthatwillcontainatleastoneofthefollowing:
(A) HousingdevelopmentswhichincludeaminimumaffordablehousingcomponentasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b),pursuantto(sSection 16-410.8 andsSection(A)); (B) Housingdevelopmentswhichincludeaminimumaffordablehousingcomponentandachildcarefacility(section 16-410I); (C) SeniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentsasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(C)andpursuantto(sSection 16-410.10);and (D) LanddonationsforverylowincomehousingasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(g)(section 16-410K). (C) (E) TenpercentofthetotalunitsofaAhousingdevelopmentthatincludesaminimumhousingcomponentarefortransitionalfosteryouth(asdefinedinCal.EducationCode,Section66025.9),disabledveterans(asdefinedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section18541),orhomelesspersons(asdefinedinthefederalMcKinney-VentoHomelessAssistanceAct;42U.S.C.Sec.11301 etseq.)asidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(E).Theunitsdescribedinthissubparagraphdivision(E)shallbesubjecttoarecordedaffordabilityrestrictionoffifty-five(55)yearsandshallbeprovidedatthesameaffordabilitylevelasverylowincomeunits.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(E)); (D) StudenthousingdevelopmentsasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(F)andsubjecttotherequirementstherein; 259
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page8of23 (E) Housingdevelopmentsthatincludes100%ofallunitsinthedevelopment,includingtotalunitsanddensitybonusunits,areforlowerincomehouseholds,exclusiveofamanager’sunitorunits,anduptotwentypercent(20%)oftheunitsinthedevelopmentmaybeaffordabletomoderate-incomehouseholds(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(1)(G)); (F) Housingdevelopmentsthatincludeaminimumaffordablehousingcomponentandachildcarefacility,pursuantto(Section 16-410.9); (G) LanddonationsforverylowincomehousingasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(g),pursuantto(sSection 16-410.11). (H) Forthepurposeofcalculatingadensitybonus,theresidentialunitsmustbeoncontiguoussitesthatarethesubjectofonedevelopmentapplication,butdonothavetobebaseduponindividualsubdivisionmapsorparcels.

NotwithstandinganylanguageinthisDivision7AtothecontraryandconsistentwiththeSecondAppellateDistrictcaseof KalnelGardensv.CityofLosAngeles (2016)3Cal.App.5th927,withinthecoastalzone.DensitybonusesshallnotbeavailabletoaffordablehousingdevelopersifthecCityfindsthattheproposedprojectcannotfeasiblybeaccommodatedonthesiteinamannerthatisinconformitywiththeCaliforniaCoastalAct. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410D.4.FEES.

AnapplicationforadensitybonuspermitshallbeaccompaniedbythefeesetbyresolutionofthecCitycCouncil. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410E.5.APPLICATIONREQUIRED.

WhenanapplicantseeksadensitybonusforahousingdevelopmentthatmeetsthecriteriasetoutinsSection 16-410.8 (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915)theaffordablehousingdevelopermustcomplywithallofthefollowingrequirements:
(A) TheapplicantshallfileanapplicationforadensitybonuspermitinaccordancewithsSections 16-410.5 and 16-410.6 thatincludesaminimumaffordablehousingcomponent,whetherornottheprojectalsorequiresorhasbeengrantedaspecialusepermitorotherpermitsorapprovals.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(l)) (B) Stateintheapplicationthespecificminimumaffordablehousingcomponentproposedforthehousingdevelopment.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(2)) (C) EnterintoanagreementwiththecCityoritsdesigneepursuanttosSection 16-410.19 tomaintainandenforcetheaffordablehousingcomponentofthehousingdevelopment.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)) (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410F.6.CONTENTOFAPPLICATION.
(A) Theapplicationforadensitybonuspermitshallincludethefollowinginformation:
(1) Adescriptionoftheproject,includingthenumberofdwellingunits,thenumberofaffordableunitsandlevelofaffordability,thetotalnumberofunitsinthedevelopmentbynumberofbedrooms, andthelocationoftheaffordableunits; 260
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page9of23 (2) Adescriptionofthedensitybonusandtheincentivesorconcessionsrequested,ifany,inaccordancewithsSections 16-410.8 thru 16-410.13 (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)(2)(d)(l)); (3) Forparkingstandardmodificationrequests,thattherequirementsofsSection16-410.16 16-426 aremet(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)); (4) Thelocation,design,andphasingcriteriarequiredbysSection 16-410.17,includinganyproposeddevelopmentstandard(s)modificationsorwaiverspursuanttosSection 16-410.15; (5) AnyproposalforthewaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandardswhichwaiverorreductionisrequiredtoallowthecCitytoavoidphysicallyprecludingtheconstructionofadevelopmentmeetingthecriteriaofCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b)atthedensitiesorwiththeconcessionsorincentivespermittedbythestatute; (6) Theproposedmethodofensuringthecontinuedaffordabilityofalllow,verylowrentalunits,orseniorunits,orchildcarefacilities,thatqualifiedtheapplicantfortheawardofthedensitybonusforatleastfifty-five(55)yearsoralongerperiodoftimeifrequiredbytheconstructionormortgagefinancingassistanceprogram,mortgageinsuranceprogram,orrentalsubsidyprogram,asrequiredbyCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(1);and (7) Otherinformationreasonablyrequestedbycitystaffneededtoestablisheligibilityforarequesteddensitybonus,incentivesorconcessions,ortodemonstratethattheincentivemeetsthedefinitionofidentifiableandactualcostreductionstoprovideforaffordablehousingcostsoraffordablerents. (B) FortheapplicationforadensitybonuspermitforthedonationofqualifiedlandpursuanttosSection16-410.11,theapplicationmustshowthelocationofthequalifiedlandinadditiontoincludingsufficientinformationtoestablishthateachrequirementofthatsectionhasbeenmet.(Cal.Gov’tCode,65915(g)(2)) (C) TheapplicationforadensitybonuspermitforahousingdevelopmentwithachildcarefacilitythatconformstotherequirementsofsSection 16-410.9 and/orsSection 16-410.12.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b))andincludesachildcarefacilitythatwillbelocatedonthepremisesof,aspartof,oradjacentto,theproject,shallshowthelocationandsquarefootageofthechildcarefacilityinadditiontoincludingsufficientinformationasonhowtheapplicantproposestoregulateattendanceatthechildcarefacilitytoconformtotherequirementsofCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(2)(B). (D) AnapplicationforadensitybonuspermitwillnotbeprocesseduntilalloftheprovisionsofthisDivision7Aarecompliedwithandshallbeprocessedconcurrentlywithotherrequiredentitlementsforwhichtheaffordablehousingbenefitissought. (E) Approvalofadensitybonuspermit,incentives,concessionsorwaiversshallbemadebytheapprovalauthoritywithinthecCitythatisauthorizedtoapprovetheassociateddiscretionaryapprovalorministerialapprovalfortheunderlyingdevelopmentpermitforthehousingdevelopment.Theapprovalofthedensitybonusapplicationisnon-discretionaryunlessthecCityadoptswrittenfindingsjustifyingthedenialofthedensitybonusapplication.Theapprovalauthority'sdecisionshallonlybeappealableifthepermitisdenied.Anappealshallbegrantediftheapprovalauthority'sdecisiondoesnotincludewrittenfindingsorifthewrittenfindingsdonotjustifythedenialconsistentwithstateorlocallaw. (Ord.No.2912,3002)
SEC.16-410G.7.EFFECTOFPROPOSALFORWAIVERORREDUCTIONOFDEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS.

AproposalforawaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandardsshallneitherreducenorincreasethenumberofincentivesorconcessionstowhichtheapplicantisentitledpursuanttoCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(e)(2). 261
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SEC.16-410H.8.DENSITYBONUSALLOWANCEFORHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTWITHAFFORDABLEHOUSINGCOMPONENT.

IftherequirementsofsSection 16-410.3 aremet,thentheaffordablehousingdeveloperisentitledtoadensitybonuspursuanttoCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(f).Theamountofdensitybonustowhichtheapplicantisentitledshallvaryaccordingtotheamountbywhichthepercentageofaffordableunitsofferedbytheapplicantexceedsthepercentageoftheminimumaffordablehousingcomponent;theapplicantmayalsoelecttoacceptalesserpercentageofdensitybonusornoincreaseindensity(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(f).Alldensitycalculationsresultinginfractionalunitsshallberoundeduptothenextwholenumber.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(f)(5).Developersofhousingunderthisdivisionarenoteligibletorequesttomakein-lieuaffordablehousingpaymentinsteadofprovidingaffordablehousingunits. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410I.9.DENSITYBONUSFORHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTWITHAFFORDABLEHOUSINGCOMPONENTANDCHILDCAREFACILITY. (A) Criteria-ForadensitybonustobegrantedpursuanttosSection 16-410.9(B)forhousingdevelopmentwithaminimumaffordablehousingcomponentwithandachildcarefacilityinahousingdevelopment,allofthefollowingmustbesatisfied:
(1) Compliancewitheachoneoftheminimumeligibilityrequirementsidentifiedinsection 16-410C.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(1))Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(b), (2) Thehousingdevelopmentmustincludeachildcarefacilitythatwillbelocatedonthepremisesof,aspartof,oradjacentto,thehousingdevelopment.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(1)) (3) Approvalofthehousingdevelopmentmustbeconditionedtoensurethatbothofthefollowingoccur:
(a) ThechildcarefacilitymustremaininoperationforaperiodoftimethatisaslongasorlongerthantheperiodoftimeduringwhichtheaffordableunitsarerequiredtoremainaffordablepursuanttosSection16-410.19(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(2)(A)). (b) Ofthechildrenwhoattendthechildcarefacility,thechildrenofverylowincomehouseholds,lowincomehouseholds,ormoderateincomehouseholdsmustequalapercentagethatisequaltoorgreaterthanthepercentageofdwellingunitsthatarerequiredundertherespectiveminimumaffordablehousingcomponentincomecategoryforwhichthedensitybonusissought(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(2)(B)). (4) ThecCityhasnotmadeafindingbaseduponsubstantialevidencethatthecommunityhasadequatechildcarefacilities.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(3)) (B) Densitybonusallowance-IftherequirementsofSection16-410.9(A)aremet,thenanapplicantforahousingdevelopmentwithanaffordablehousingcomponentandchildcarefacilityisentitledto:
(1) Adensitybonuspursuanttosection16-410H;and
(2) Anadditionaldensitybonusthatisanamountofsquarefeetofresidentialspacethatisequaltoorgreaterthantheamountofsquarefeetinthechildcarefacility.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(1)(A)) (2) Anadditionalconcessionorincentivethatcontributessignificantlytotheeconomicfeasibilityoftheconstructionofthechildcarefacility.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(1)(B)) 262
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SEC.16-410J.10.DENSITYBONUSFORSENIORCITIZENHOUSINGDEVELOPMENT.

AnapplicantforaseniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentoramobilehomeparkthatlimitsresidencybasedonagerequirementsforhousingforolderpersonspursuanttoCal.CivilCode,Sections798.76or799.5isentitledtoadensitybonusof20%offorthenumberofseniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentunitsasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(f)(3)(A).(Cal.Gov’tCode,Sections65915(b)(1)(C)and65915(f)(3)(A)) Toqualifyasaseniorunit,atleastthirty-five(35)seniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentunitsaremaintainedandavailableforrentorsaletoseniorcitizensasdefinedinCal.CivilCode,Section51.3.

SEC.16-410K.11.DENSITYBONUSFORLANDDONATION.

Foradensitybonusforaqualifiedlanddonationtobegranted,alloftherequirementsofStatelaw,asitmaybeamendedfromtimetotime,shallbemet.SeeCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(g).Forqualifyingdonations,thecityshallawarda15%densitybonusasidentifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(g)(1)inadditiontoanydensitybonusearnedpursuanttothisDivision,butinnoeventshallthetotaldensitybonusfromallsourcesexceed35%fiftypercent(50%).(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(g)(2)) SEC.16-410L.12AFFORDABLEHOUSINGINCENTIVES.

Cal.Gov’tCode,Sections65915(d),(j),(k)and(l)governthefollowingprovisionsregardingaffordablehousingincentives.SubjecttosSection 16-410.14,allofthefollowingapplicablerequirementsmustbesatisfiedtobegrantedanincentive(s)pursuanttosSections 16-410.12(B)and16-410.13:
(A) TheapplicantforanincentivemayalsobeanapplicantforadensitybonusandmustqualifyforadensitybonuspursuanttosSection 16-410.3 (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(l)). (B) Aspecificwrittenproposalforanincentive(s)mustbesubmittedwiththeapplicationfordensitybonusinaccordancewithsSection 16-410.6 (Cal.Gov’tCode,Sections65915(b)(1)and(d)(1)).Theapplicant'sproposalmaysubsequentlybeamendedorsupplementedbasedonprojectdesignorotherchangesrequestedbythecCity;provided,however,thatthecityshallhaveadditionaltimetoreviewtherequestedchanges. (C) Ifanincentive(s)pursuanttosSections 16-410.12 and 16-410.13 issought,theapplicantmustestablishthateachrequestedincentivewouldresultinidentifiableandactualcostreductionsforthequalifiedhousingdevelopmentorforrentsforthequalifiedaffordabledwellingunits.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Sections65915(k)(1)and(3)). (D) Ifanincentive(s)formixed-usezoninginconjunctionwithahousingprojectissought,theapplicantmustestablishthatrequirementsofStatelawaremet.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(k)(2)) (E) IfanadditionalincentiveforachildcarefacilityissoughtpursuanttosSection 16-410.13(D),theapplicantmustestablishthatrequirementsofthatsectionaremet. (F) Thegrantingofanincentiveshallnotbeinterpreted,inandofitself,torequireageneralplanamendment,localcoastalplanamendment,zoningchange,studyorotherdiscretionaryapproval.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(j))Anincentiveisapplicableonlytotheprojectforwhichitisgranted.Forpurposesofthisdivisionsubsection(F),"study"doesnotincludereasonabledocumentationtoestablisheligibilityfortheincentiveortodemonstratethattheincentivemeetsthedefinitionofidentifiableandactualcostreductionstoprovideforaffordablehousingcostsoraffordablerents. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410M.13NUMBEROFINCENTIVESGRANTED.
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page12of23 SubjecttosSection 16-410.14,theapplicantwhomeetstherequirementsofsSection 16-410.12(A)shallreceivethefollowingnumberofincentivesdescribedbelowandasshowninTable16-410.13. (A) Oneincentiveforqualifiedhousingdevelopmentprojectsthatincludeatleasttenpercent(10%)ofthetotalunitsforlowincomehouseholds,atleastfivepercent(5%)forverylowincomehouseholds,oratleasttenpercent(10%)forpersonsandfamiliesofmoderateincomehouseholdsinacommoninterestdevelopmentinwhichtheunitsareforsale.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(2)(A)) (B) Twoincentivesforqualifiedhousingdevelopmentprojectsthatincludeatleast20%seventeenpercent(17%)ofthetotalunitsforlowincomehouseholds,atleasttenpercent(10%)forverylowincomehouseholds,oratleasttwentypercent(20%)forpersonsandfamiliesofmoderateincomehouseholdsinacommoninterestdevelopmentinwhichtheunitsareforsale.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(2)(B)) (C) Threeincentivesforqualifiedhousingdevelopmentprojectsthatincludeatleast30%twenty-fourpercent(24%)ofthetotalunitsforlowincomehouseholds,atleastfifteenpercent(15%)forverylowincomehouseholds,oratleastthirtypercent(30%)forpersonsandfamiliesofmoderateincomehouseholdsinacommoninterestdevelopmentinwhichtheunitsareforsale.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(2)(C)) (D) Fourincentivesorconcessionsforaprojectthatinclude100%oftotalunitsanddensitybonusunits,excludingmanager’sunits,thataffordabletolowerincomehouseholds,asidentifiedinGovernmentCodeSection65915(b)(1)(G).Iftheprojectislocatedwithinone-halfmileofamajortransitstop,theapplicantshallalsoreceiveaheightincreaseofuptothreeadditionalstories,orthirty-three(33)feet.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(2)(D)) (E) Oneincentiveforprojectsthatincludeatleasttwentypercent(20%)ofthetotalunitsforlowerincomestudentsinastudenthousingdevelopment.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(2)(E)) (F) SubjecttosSection 16-410.14(D),aqualifiedhousingdevelopmentproposalthatincludesachildcarefacilityshallbegrantedanadditionalincentivethatcontributessignificantlytotheeconomicfeasibilityoftheconstructionofthechildcarefacility.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(1)(B)) TABLE16-410M.13.-INCENTIVEALLOWANCESFORQUALIFIEDHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTS

IncomeCategory Minimum%ofAffordableUnits
Verylowincome 5% 10% 15% 100%Lowincome 10% 20%17% 30%24% 100%*Commoninterest For-Saledevelopment(moderateincome) 10% 20% 30% NA
Incentivesallowed 1 2 3 4*PerGovernmentCode65915(b)(G),Onehundredpercentofallunitsinthedevelopment,includingtotalunitsanddensitybonusunits,butexclusiveofamanager’sunitorunits,areforlowerincomehouseholds,asdefinedbySection50079.5oftheHealthandSafetyCode,exceptthatuptotwentypercent(20%)oftheunitsinthedevelopment,includingtotalunitsanddensitybonusunits,maybeformoderate-incomehouseholds,asdefinedinSection50053oftheHealthandSafetyCode. (Ord.No.2912)
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OutsideofthecoastalzoneandexceptasotherwiseprovidedinthisDivision7AorbyStatelaw,iftherequirementsofsSection 16-410.12(A)aremet,thecCityshallgranttheincentive(s)thatareauthorizedbysSections 16-410.12(B)and 16-410.13 unlessawrittenfinding,baseduponsubstantialevidence,ismadewithrespecttoanyofthefollowing,inwhichcasethecCitymayrefusetogranttheincentive(s):
(A) Theincentivedoesnotresultinidentifiableandactualcostreductions,consistentwithCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(k),toprovideforaffordablehousingcostsorforrentsforthetargetedunitstobesetasspecifiedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(k).(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(1)(A)) (B) Theincentivewouldhaveaspecific,adverseimpact,asdefinedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65589.5(d)(2),uponthepublichealthandsafetyorthephysicalenvironmentoronanyrealpropertythatislistedintheCaliforniaRegisterofHistoricalResourcesandforwhichthereisnofeasiblemethodtosatisfactorilymitigateoravoidthespecific,adverseimpactwithoutrenderingthedevelopmentunaffordabletolow-andmoderate-incomehouseholds.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Sections65915(d)(1)(B)and65915(d)(3)) (C) TheincentivewouldbecontrarytoStateorfederallaw.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(d)(1)(C)) (D) ThecCityfinds,baseduponsubstantialevidence,thatthecommunityhasadequatechildcarefacilities,inwhichcasetheadditionalincentiveforachildcarefacilitypursuanttosSection 16-410.13(D)maybedenied.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(h)(3)) Withinthecoastalzone,thecCityshalldenyapplicationsforincentivesand/ordensitybonusesifthecCityfindsthattheproposedproject-withtherequestedincentive(s),densitybonus(es)and/orwaiverofdevelopmentstandard(s)-cannotfeasiblybeaccommodatedonthesiteinamannerthatisinconformitywiththeCaliforniaCoastalAct. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410O.15.WAIVERORMODIFICATIONOFDEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS.

Requirementsforwaiverormodificationofdevelopmentstandards:
(A) Application-Toqualifyforawaiverorreductionofoneormoredevelopmentstandards,theapplicantmustsubmitawrittenapplication(togetherwithanapplicationforaqualifiedhousingdevelopment)thatstatesthespecificdevelopmentstandard(s)soughttobemodifiedorwaivedandthebasisoftherequest.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(e)(1))Anapplicantforawaiverormodificationofdevelopmentstandard(s)pursuanttothissectionmayrequestameetingwiththedirectortoreviewtheproposal.Ifrequested,thedirectorshallmeetwiththeapplicant.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(e)(1)).Anapplicationforthewaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandard(s)pursuanttothissectionshallneitherreducenorincreasethenumberofincentivestowhichtheapplicantisentitledpursuanttoSection 16-410.12.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(e)(2)) (B) Todenytherequestedwaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandard(s)outsideofthecoastalzone,thecCityshallmakeawrittenfinding,baseduponsubstantialevidence,ofanyofthefollowing:
(1) Therequestedwaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandard(s)wouldhaveaspecificadverseimpact(asdefinedinCal.Gov’tCode,Section65589.5(d)(2))uponpublichealthandsafetyorthephysicalenvironmentoronanyrealpropertythatislistedintheCaliforniaRegisterofHistoricalResourcesandforwhichthereisnofeasiblemethodtosatisfactorilymitigateoravoidthespecificadverseimpactwithoutrenderingthedevelopmentunaffordabletoverylow,low-income,andmoderate-incomehouseholds. (2) Therequestedwaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandard(s)wouldbecontrarytoStateorfederallaw. 265
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page14of23 (C) Withinthecoastalzone,thecCityshalldenytherequestedwaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandard(s)ifitfindsthattherequestedwaiverorreductionofdevelopmentstandard(s)cannotfeasiblybeaccommodatedonthesiteinamannerthatisinconformitywiththeCaliforniaCoastalAct. (D) Grantingapplicationforwaiverormodificationofdevelopmentstandards-IftherequirementsofsSections 16-410.15(A)and(B)aresatisfied,theapplicationforwaiverormodificationofdevelopmentstandard(s)shallbegranted,unless,withinthecoastalzone,thewaiverormodificationofdevelopmentstandard(s)cannotfeasiblybeaccommodatedonthesiteinamannerthatisinconformitywiththeCaliforniaCoastalAct. (E) IftherequirementsofsSections 16-410.15(A)and(B)aresatisfied,thecCityshallnotapplyadevelopmentstandardthatwillhavetheeffectofphysicallyprecludingtheconstructionofaqualifiedhousingdevelopmentatthedensitiesorwiththeincentivespermittedbythisDivision7A(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section§65915(e)(1))unless,withinthecoastalzone,thewaiverormodificationofdevelopmentstandard(s)cannotfeasiblybeaccommodatedonthesiteinamannerthatisinconformitywiththeCaliforniaCoastalAct. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410P.16.PARKINGSTANDARDMODIFICATIONSFORQUALIFIEDHOUSINGDEVELOPMENTS. (A) Requirementsforparkingstandardmodifications-ModificationofparkingstandardsetforthinsSection 16-622 areavailableonlyforqualifiedhousingdevelopments.Anapplicationforparkingstandardmodificationsstatingthespecificmodificationrequestedmustbesubmittedwiththequalifiedhousingdevelopmentapplication.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(3)) (B) Parkingstandardmodifications-IftherequirementsofsSection16-410.3aremet,thevehicularparkingratio,inclusiveofhandicappedandguestparking,shallnotexceedthefollowingratios(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(1)):
(1) Zerotoonebedroom:oneon-siteparkingspace.
(2) Twotothreebedrooms:twooneandone-half on-siteparkingspaces. (3) Fourandmorebedrooms:twoandone-halfon-siteparkingspaces. (C) NotwithstandingSection16-410.16(B),ifadevelopmentincludesatleasttwentypercent(20%)ofthetotalunitsaffordabletolowincomehouseholds,atleast11percentofthetotalunitsaffordabletoverylowincome,oratleastfortypercent(40%)moderate-incomeunitswithinafor-salehousingdevelopments;thedevelopmentislocatedwithinone-halfmileofamajortransitstop;andtheresidentsofthedevelopmenthaveunobstructedaccesstothemajortransitstopfromthedevelopmentthen,upontherequestofthedeveloper,theCityshallnotimposeavehicularparkingratio,inclusiveofparkingforpersonswithadisabilityandguests,thatexceeds0.5spacesperbedroom. (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(2)) (D) NotwithstandingSection16-410.16(B),ifadevelopmentconsistssolelyofrentalunits,exclusiveofamanager’sunitorunits,withanaffordablehousingcosttolowerincomefamilies;thedevelopmentislocatedwithinone-halfmileofamajortransitstop;andtheresidentsofthedevelopmenthaveunobstructedaccesstothemajortransitstopfromthedevelopmentthen,upontherequestofthedeveloper,theCityshallnotimposeavehicularparkingratio, (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(3)(A)) (E) NotwithstandingSection16-410.16(B),ifadevelopmentconsistssolelyofrentalunitsforindividualswhoaresixty-two(62)yearsofageorolderthatcomplieswithSections51.2and51.3oftheCivilCode,exclusiveofamanager’sunitorunits,withanaffordablehousingcosttolowerincomefamilies;thedevelopmenthaseitherparatransitserviceorunobstructedaccess;andthedevelopmentislocatedwithinone-halfmileofafixedbusrouteservicestopthatoperates 266
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page15of23 atleasteighttimesperday,thenupontherequestofthedeveloper,theCityshallnotimposeavehicularparkingratio, (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(3)(B)) (F) NotwithstandingSection16-410.16(B),ifadevelopmentconsistssolelyofrentalunitsforeitheraspecialneedshousing,asdefinedinSection51312oftheHealthandSafetyCode,orasupportivehousing,asdefinedinSection50675.14oftheHealthandSafetyCode,exclusiveofamanager’sunitorunits,withanaffordablehousingcosttolowerincomefamilies;thedevelopmenthaseitherparatransitserviceorunobstructedaccess;andthedevelopmentislocatedwithinone-halfmileofafixedbusrouteservicestopthatoperatesatleasteighttimesperday,thenupontherequestofthedeveloper,theCityshallnotimposeavehicularparkingratio, (Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(4)) (G) Ifthetotalnumberofparkingspacesrequiredforthequalifiedhousingdevelopmentisotherthanawholenumber,thenumbershallberoundeduptothenextwholenumber.Forpurposesofthissection,"on-siteparking"maybeprovidedthroughtandemparkingoruncoveredparking,butnotthroughon-streetparking.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(45)) (H) Exceptasotherwiseprovidedinthissection,allotherprovisionsofChapter16,ArticleX(Off-StreetParkingRequirements)applicabletoresidentialdevelopmentapply. (I) AnapplicantmayrequestadditionalparkingincentivesbeyondthoseprovidedinthissectionifappliedforpursuanttosSection16-410.12.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(56)) (F) Exceptions-Uponrequestoftheapplicant,thefollowingmaximumparkingstandardsshallapply,inclusiveofhandicapandguestparking,totheentirehousingdevelopmentsubjecttothisDivision7A,asrequiredbyCal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p):
(1) Amaximumof0.5parkingspacesperbedroomshallapplywhenallthefollowingconditionsapply(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(2)):
(a) Thedevelopmentincludesthemaximumpercentageoflow-orverylow-incomeunitsprovidedforsection 16-410H (DensityBonusAllowanceforHousingDevelopmentwithAffordableHousingComponent). (b) Thedevelopmentislocatedwithinone-halfmileofamajortransitstop,asdefinedinCal.PublicResourcesCode,Section21155(b). (c) Thereisunobstructedaccesstothemajortransitstopfromthedevelopment.Adevelopmentshallhaveunobstructedaccesstoamajortransitstopifaresidentisabletoaccessthemajortransitstopwithoutencounteringnaturalorconstructedimpediments. (2) Amaximumof0.5parkingspacesperunitshallapplywhenallthefollowingconditionsapply(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(3)(A)):
(a) Thedevelopmentconsistssolelyofrentalunits,exclusiveofamanager'sunitorunits,withanaffordablehousingcosttolower-incomefamilies,asprovidedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50052.5. (b) Thedevelopmentislocatedwithinone-halfmileofamajortransitstop,asdefinedinCal.PublicResourcesCode,Section21155(b). (c) Thereisunobstructedaccesstothemajortransitstopfromthedevelopment.Adevelopmentshallhaveunobstructedaccesstoamajortransitstopifaresidentisabletoaccessthemajortransitstopwithoutencounteringnaturalorconstructedimpediments. (3) Amaximumof0.5parkingspacesperunitshallapplywhenallthefollowingconditionsapply(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(3)(B)):
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page16of23 (a) Thedevelopmentconsistssolelyofrentalunits,exclusiveofamanager'sunitorunits,withanaffordablehousingcosttolower-incomefamilies,asprovidedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50052.5. (b) Thedevelopmentisforindividualswhoare62yearsofageorolderandwhichcomplieswithCal.CivilCode,Sections51.2and51.3. (c) Thedevelopmentshallhaveeitherparatransitserviceorunobstructedaccess,withinone-halfmile,tofixedbusrouteservicethatoperatesatleasteighttimesperday. (4) Amaximumof0.3parkingspacesperunitshallapplywhenallthefollowingconditionsapply(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(3)(C)):
(a) Thedevelopmentconsistssolelyofrentalunits,exclusiveofamanager'sunitorunits,withanaffordablehousingcosttolower-incomefamilies,asprovidedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50052.5. (b) Thedevelopmentisaspecialneedshousingdevelopment,asdefinedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section51312. (c) Thedevelopmentshallhaveeitherparatransitserviceorunobstructedaccess,withinone-halfmile,tofixedbusrouteservicethatoperatesatleasteighttimesperday. (J) Notwithstandingallowancesinsection 16-410P(F)above,IfthecCityoranindependentconsultanthasconductedanarea-wideorjurisdiction-wideparkingstudyinthelastsevenyears,thenthecCitymayimposeahighervehicularparkingrationottoexceedtheratiodescribedinsSection 16-410.16(B)above,basedonsubstantialevidencefoundintheparkingstudythatincludes,butisnotlimitedto,ananalysisofparkingavailability,differinglevelsoftransitaccess,walkabilityaccesstotransitservices,thepotentialforsharedparking,theeffectofparkingrequirementsonthecostofmarket-rateandsubsidizeddevelopments,andthelowerratesofcarownershipforlow-andverylow-incomeindividuals,includingseniorsandspecialneedsindividuals.ThecCityshallpaythecostsofanynewstudy.ThecCityshallmakefindings,basedonaparkingstudycompletedinconformitywiththissubsection(J)division(G),supportingtheneedforthehigherparkingratio.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(p)(7) (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410Q.17.DENSITYBONUSANDAFFORDABLEHOUSINGINCENTIVEPROGRAM. (A) Projectdesignandphasing-ProjectsseekinganaffordablehousingbenefitpursuanttothisDivision7Amustcomplywiththefollowingrequirements,unlessotherwisespecifiedinwritingbythedirector:
(1) Location/dispersalofunits-Affordableunitsshallbereasonablyproportionatelydispersedthroughoutthedevelopmentbybedroomsizewherefeasibleandshallcontainonaveragethesame(orgreater)numberofbedroomsasthemarket-rateunits. (2) Phasing-Ifaprojectistobedevelopedinphases,eachphasemustcontainthesameorsubstantiallysimilarproportionofaffordableunitsandmarket-rateunits.Alternatively,moreaffordableunitsmaybeprovidedduringtheinitialphase(s). (3) ExteriorappearanceDesign-Theexteriorappearanceandqualityoftheaffordableunitsmustbesimilartothemarket-rateunits.Theexteriormaterialsandimprovementsoftheaffordableunitsmustbesimilarto,andarchitecturallycompatiblewith,themarket-rateunits.Allaffordableunitsshallbedesignedandconstructedtobearchitecturallyconsistentandsimilarinsize,shape,qualityandappearance(includingallinteriorandexteriorfinishes)totheunitsnotreservedtobeaffordable. 268
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page17of23 (B) Applicationrequirements-Anapplicationforoneormoreaffordablehousingbenefitsmustbesubmittedasfollows:
(1) EachaffordablehousingbenefitrequestedmustbespecificallystatedinwritingontheapplicationformprovidedbythecCity. (2) TheapplicationmustincludetheinformationanddocumentsnecessarytoestablishthattherequirementsofthisDivision7Aaresatisfiedforeachaffordablehousingbenefitrequested,including:
(a) Fordensitybonusrequests,thattherequirementsofsSection 16-410.3 aremet; (b) Forincentiverequests,thattherequirementsofsSection 16-410.12 aremet; (c) Fordevelopmentstandardwaiverormodificationrequests,thattherequirementsofSection 16-410.15 aremet;and/or (d) Forparkingstandardmodificationrequests,thattherequirementsofsSection 16-410.3 aremet. (3) Theapplicationmustbesubmittedconcurrentlywithacompleteapplicationforaqualifiedhousingdevelopment. (4) Theapplicationmustincludeasiteplanthatcomplieswithandincludesthefollowing:
(a) Forspecialneeds,supportivehousing,orseniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentprojects-thenumberandlocationofproposedtotalunitsanddensitybonusunits. (b) Forallqualifiedhousingdevelopmentprojectsotherthanspecialneeds,supportivehousingorseniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentprojects-thenumberandlocationofproposedtotalunits,affordableunits,anddensitybonusunits.Thedensitybonusunitsshallbepermittedingeographicareasofthequalifiedhousingdevelopmentotherthantheareaswheretheaffordableunitsarelocated.(Cal.Gov.Code,Section65915(i)) (c) Thelocation,design,andphasingcriteriarequiredbysSection 16-410.17(A),includinganyproposeddevelopmentstandard(s)modificationsorwaiverspursuanttosSection 16-410.15. (5) TheapplicationforaqualifiedhousingdevelopmentmuststatethelevelofaffordabilityoftheaffordableunitsandincludeaproposalforcompliancewithsSection 16-410.19 forensuringaffordability. (6) IfadensitybonusisrequestedforaqualifiedlanddonationpursuanttosSection 16-410.11,theapplicationmustshowthelocationofthequalifiedlandinadditiontoincludingsufficientinformationtoestablishthateachrequirementinsSection 16-410.11 hasbeenmet. (7) IfanadditionaldensitybonusorincentiveisrequestedforachildcarefacilitypursuanttosSection 16-410.9 and/orsSection 16-410.13(D),theapplicationshallshowthelocationandsquarefootageofthechildcarefacilityinadditiontoincludingsufficientinformationtoestablishthateachrequirementinsSection 16-410.9 and/orsSection 16-410.13(D)hasbeenmet. (C) AnapplicationforanaffordablehousingbenefitunderthisDivision7Awillnotbeprocesseduntilalloftheprovisionsofthissectionarecompliedwithasdeterminedbythedirectorandshallbeprocessedconcurrentlywiththeapplicationforthequalifiedhousingdevelopmentprojectforwhichtheaffordablehousingbenefitissought.

Priortothesubmittalofanapplicationforaqualifiedhousingdevelopment,anapplicantmaysubmittothedirectorapreliminaryproposalforaffordablehousingbenefits. (Ord.No.2912)
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page18of23 SEC.16-410R.18.DETERMINATIONONDENSITYBONUSANDAFFORDABLEHOUSINGINCENTIVEPROGRAMREQUESTS.

TheapprovalauthorityontheunderlyingqualifiedhousingdevelopmentapplicationisauthorizedtoapproveordenyanapplicationforanaffordablehousingbenefitinaccordancewiththisDivision7A. (A) Affordablehousingbenefitdeterminations-AnapplicationforanaffordablehousingbenefitshallbegrantediftherequirementsofthisDivision7Aaresatisfiedunless:
(1) TheapplicationisforanincentiveforwhichafindingismadeinaccordancewithsSection 16-410.14;or (2) Theunderlyingapplicationforthequalifiedhousingdevelopmentisnotapprovedindependentofandwithoutconsiderationoftheapplicationfortheaffordablehousingbenefit;or (3) Thehousingdevelopmentisproposedonanypropertythatincludesaparcelorparcelsonwhichrentaldwellingunitsareor,ifthedwellingunitshavebeenvacatedordemolishedinthefive-yearperiodprecedingtheapplication,havebeensubjecttoarecordedcovenant,ordinance,orlawthatrestrictsrentstolevelsaffordabletopersonsandfamiliesoflowerorverylowincome;oroccupiedbylowerorverylowincomehouseholds,unlesstheproposedhousingdevelopmentreplacesthoseunits,andeitherofthefollowingapplies:
(a) Theproposedhousingdevelopment,inclusiveoftheunitsreplacedpursuanttothisdivision(A)(3),containsaffordableunitsatthepercentagessetforthunderStatelaw;or (b) Eachunitinthedevelopment,exclusiveofamanager'sunitorunits,isaffordableto,andoccupiedby,eitheralowerorverylowincomehousehold. (4) Forproposedprojectswithinthecoastalzone,theproposedprojectcannotfeasiblybeaccommodatedonthesiteinamannerthatisinconformitywiththeCaliforniaCoastalAct. (B) Affordablehousingbenefitcomplianceprovisions-ToensurecompliancewiththisDivision7AandStatelaw,approvalofanapplicationforanaffordablehousingbenefitmaybesubjectto,withoutlimitation:
(1) Theimpositionofconditionsofapprovaltothequalifiedhousingdevelopment,includingimpositionoffeesnecessarytomonitorandenforcetheprovisionsofthisDivision7A; (2) Anaffordablehousingagreementand,ifapplicable,anequitysharingagreementpursuanttosSection 16-410.19,includingtheimpositionofreasonablefeestopreparetheagreements;and (3) Recordeddeedrestrictionimplementingconditionsofapprovaland/orcontractualorlegallymandatedprovisions. (C) Appeals-Ifthedeterminationoftheunderlyingapplicationforthequalifiedhousingdevelopmentisappealedalongwiththedecisionoftheaffordablehousingbenefit,thentheentireprojectshallbecontrolledbytheappealproceduresapplicabletotheunderlyingapplication. (Ord.No.2912,3002)
SEC.16-410S.19.AFFORDABLEHOUSINGAGREEMENTANDEQUITYSHARINGAGREEMENT. (A) Generalrequirements-Nodensitybonuspursuanttosection 16-410C shallbeeffectiveunlessanduntiltheaffordablehousingdeveloper,oritsdesigneeapprovedinwritingbythedirector,entersintoanThedeveloperwillberequiredtoenterintoanaffordablehousingagreementwiththeCityand,ifapplicable,thedevelopermustalsorequirethatallinitialbuyersoftheaffordableunitsofferedforsaleexecuteanequitysharingagreementwiththecCityoritsdesigneepursuanttoandincompliancewiththissection.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)).Thedensitybonus 270
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page19of23 affordablehousingagreementmaybecombinedwiththeaffordablehousingagreementandotherdocumentsrequiredbyDivisions7Band7C.TheagreementsshallbeintheformprovidedbythecCitywhichshallcontaintermsandconditionsmandatedby,ornecessarytoimplement,Statelawandthisarticle.TheHousingDirectormaydesignateaqualifiedadministratororentitytoadministertheprovisionsofthissectiononbehalfofthecCity.TheaffordablehousingagreementshallberecordedintheofficeoftheVenturaCountyRecorderpriorto,orconcurrentlywith,finalmaprecordationor,wherethequalifiedhousingdevelopmentdoesnotincludeamap,priortoissuanceofabuildingpermitforanystructureonthesite.TheHousingDirectorisherebyauthorizedtoenterintotheagreementsauthorizedbythisSectiononbehalfofthecCityuponapprovaloftheagreementsbythecCityaAttorneyforlegalformandsufficiency. (B) Loworverylowincomeminimumaffordablehousingcomponentorseniorcitizenhousingdevelopment-Minimumaffordablehousingcomponent. (2) (1) Rentalunits-RentsforthelowincomeandverylowlowerincomeaffordableunitsthatqualifiedthehousingdevelopmentforthedensitybonuspursuanttosSection 16-410.3 shallbesetandmaintainedatanaffordablerentremainaffordableforatleastfifty-five(55)years,oralongerperiodifrequiredbytheconstructionormortgagefinancingassistanceprogram,mortgageinsuranceprogram,orrentalsubsidyprogram,asfollows(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(1)). (1) (a) Theaffordablehousingdeveloperofaqualifiedhousingdevelopmentbasedupontheinclusionoflowincomeand/orverylowincomeaffordableunitsforrentmustenterintoanAffordableHousingAgreementwiththecCitytomaintainthecontinuedaffordabilityoftheaffordableunitsfor55years,oralongerperiodifrequiredbytheconstructionormortgagefinancingassistanceprogram,mortgageinsuranceprogram,orrentalsubsidyprogram,asfollows(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(1)).TheagreementshallestablishspecificcompliancestandardsandspecificremediesavailabletothecCityifsuchcompliancestandardsarenotmet.Theagreementshallamongotherthings,specifythenumberoflower-incomeaffordableunitsbynumberofbedrooms;standardsforqualifyinghouseholdincomesorotherqualifyingcriteriabaseduponthespecificprojectdevelopment;standardsformaximumaffordablerents;thepersonresponsibleforcertifyingtenantincomes;proceduresbywhichvacancieswillbefilled:requiredannualreportandmonitoringfees:restrictionsimposedonlower-incomeaffordableunitsonsaleortransfer;andmethodsofenforcingsuchrestrictions. (3 2) For-sale units - Owner-occupied moderate and lower income and very lowincome affordable units thatqualified the housing development for the density bonus pursuant to sSection 16-410.3 shall be available at anaffordablehousingcost (Cal. Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(1)).For-saleverylow,lowandmoderateunitsshallnothaveatermof affordabilitybut andshall besubject toanequitysharingagreement that meets therequirementsofCal.Gov’tCode, Section 65915(c)(2) unless the equity sharing agreement is in conflict with the requirements of another publicfunding source or law(Cal. Gov’t Code, Section 65915(c)(2)). If a Resale Restriction agreement or other affordabilityagreement is required for the development by another public funding source or law, the minimum term of theaffordability restriction shall be forty-five (45) years or the minimumtermrequired by the applicable public fundingsourceorlaw,whicheverislonger. (43) Toqualifyasaseniorunit,atleast35seniorcitizenhousingdevelopmentunitsaremaintainedandavailableforrentorsaletoseniorcitizensasdefinedinCal.CivilCode,Section51.3. (Movedto16-410.10) (C) Moderateincomeminimumaffordablehousingcomponent-
(1a) Theaffordablehousingdeveloperofaqualifiedhousingdevelopmentbasedupontheinclusionofmoderateincomeaffordableunitsinacommoninterestfor-saledevelopmentmustenterintoanagreementwiththecCityensuringthat:
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page20of23 (ai) TheinitialoccupantsbuyersofthemoderateincomeaffordableunitsthataredirectlyrelatedtothereceiptofthedensitybonusrequiredunderthisDivisionarepersonsandfamiliesofamoderateincomelowerormoderateincomehouseholds,asrequired. (bii) TheunitsareofferedatanaffordablehousingcostasdefinedinSection16-410.2.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(2)) (2b) TheaffordablehousingdeveloperofqualifiedhousingdevelopmentbaseduponamoderateincomeminimumaffordablecomponentinitialeligiblebuyerofanaffordableunitofferedforsaleshallenterintoanequitysharingagreementforacommoninterestdevelopmentwiththecCity(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section§65915(c)(2)).Theequityshareagreementshallberecordedasalienagainstthepurchasedproperty,securingandstatingtheCity’sequityshareintheproperty.ThecCityshallenforcetheequitysharingagreementunlessitisinconflictwiththerequirementsofanotherpublicfundingsourceorlaw.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(2))Theequitysharingagreementshallincludeataminimumthefollowingprovisions:
(ai) Uponresale,theselleroftheunitshallretainthevalueofimprovements,thedownpayment,andtheseller'sproportionateshareofappreciation.AnyImprovementsmustbeconstructedwithabuildingpermit.ThecCityshallrecaptureanyinitialsubsidy,asdefinedindivision(CB)(2)(b)(ii)below,anditsproportionateshareofappreciation,asdefinedindivision(CB)(2)(cb)(iii)below,whichamountshallbeusedwithinfiveyearsforanyofthepurposesdescribedinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section33334.2(e)thatpromoteshomeownership(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(2)(A)); (bii) Forpurposesofthissubdivision,thecCity'sinitialsubsidyshallbeequaltothefairmarketvalueoftheunitatthetimeofinitialsaleminustheinitialsalepricetothemoderateincomehousehold,plustheamountofanydownpaymentassistanceormortgageassistance.Ifuponresalethemarketvalueislowerthantheinitialmarketvalue,thenthevalueatthetimeoftheresaleshallbeusedastheinitialmarketvalue(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(2)(B)); (ciii) ThecCity'sproportionateshareofappreciationshallbeequaltotheratioofthecCity'sinitialsubsidytothefairmarketvalueoftheunitatthetimeofinitialsale.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915(c)(2)(C)) (DC) Minimumaffordablehousingcomponentandchildcarefacility-Ifanadditionaldensitybonusorincentiveisgrantedbecauseachildcarefacilityisincludedinthequalifiedhousingdevelopment,theaffordablehousingagreementshallalsoincludetheaffordablehousingdeveloper'sobligationspursuanttosSection 16-410.9(A)(3)formaintainingachildcarefacility,ifnototherwiseaddressedthroughconditionsofapproval. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410T.20.DENSITYBONUSORINCENTIVEFORCONDOMINIUMCONVERSIONPROJECTS. (A) ThecCitywillgranteitheradensitybonusorprovideotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvaluetoacondominiumconversionprojectthatagreestopaythereasonablynecessaryadministrativecostsincurredbythecCitypursuanttothissectionifeither:
(1) Thirty-threepercent(33%)ofthetotalunitsoftheproposedcondominiumprojectisaffordabletopersonsandfamiliesofmoderateincomehouseholds;or (2) Fifteenpercent(15%)ofthetotalunitsoftheproposedcondominiumprojectwillbeaffordabletopersonsandfamiliesoflowerincomehouseholds(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(a)). (B) Definitionofdensitybonusforcondominiumconversionprojects-IftherequirementsofsSection 16-410.20(A)aremet,thenthecondominiumconversionprojectwillbeentitledtoanincreaseinunitsof25%overthenumberof 272
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page21of23 apartments,tobeprovidedwithintheexistingstructureorstructuresproposedforconversionfromapartmentstocondominiums.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(b)) (C) Pre-submittalpreliminaryproposalsfordensitybonusorincentiveforcondominiumconversionprojects-Priortothesubmittalofaformalrequestforsubdivisionmapapprovalorotherapplicationfornecessarydiscretionaryapprovals,anapplicanttoconvertapartmentstoacondominiumprojectmaysubmittothedirectorapreliminaryproposalfordensitybonusorotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvalue.Thedirectorshall,within90daysofreceiptofawrittenproposal,notifytheapplicantofthedirector'spreliminaryresponseandscheduleameetingwiththeapplicanttodiscusstheproposalandthedirector'spreliminaryresponse.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(d)) (D) Applicationfordensitybonusorincentivesforcondominiumconversionprojects-AnapplicantmustsubmitacompletedapplicationprovidedbythecCityforadensitybonusorforotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvalue.Theapplicationmustbesubmittedconcurrentlywiththeapplicationforthecondominiumconversionproject.Theapplicationmustincludethefollowing:
(1) AllinformationanddocumentationnecessarytoestablishthattherequirementsofsSection 16-410.20(A)aremet; (2) Theproposalforadensitybonusortheproposalforotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvalue; (3) Siteplansdemonstratingthelocationoftheunitstobeconverted,theaffordableunits,themarket-rateunits,andthedensitybonusunitsinthecondominiumconversionproject;and (4) AnyotherinformationanddocumentationrequestedbythecCitytodetermineiftherequirementsofsSection 16-410.20(A)aremet. (E) Boththeapplicationforadensitybonusorotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvalueandtheapplicationforthecondominiumconversionmustbecompletebeforetheapplicationforadensitybonusorotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvaluewillbeconsidered. (F) Grantingdensitybonusorincentiveforcondominiumconversionprojects- (1) Approval-
(a) IftherequirementsofsSection 16-410.20(A)aremet,thedecision-makingbodyforthecondominiumconversionprojectapplicationisauthorizedtograntanapplicationforadensitybonusorotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvalue,subjecttosSection 16-410.20(F)(2). (b) Reasonableconditionsmaybeplacedonthegrantingofadensitybonusorotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvaluethatarefoundappropriate,including,butnotlimitedto,enteringintoanaffordablehousingagreementpursuanttosSection 16-410.19 whichensurescontinuedaffordabilityofunitstosubsequentpurchaserswhoarepersonsandfamiliesofmoderateincomehouseholdsorlowincomehouseholds.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(a)) (2) Ineligibility-AnapplicantshallbeineligibleforadensitybonusorotherincentivesofequivalentfinancialvalueiftheapartmentsproposedforconversionconstituteaqualifiedhousingdevelopmentforwhichadensitybonusasdefinedinsSection 16-410B.1 orotherincentiveswereprovided.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(f)) (3) Decisiononcondominiumconversionproject-NothinginthissectionshallbeconstruedtorequirethecCitytoapproveaproposaltoconvertapartmentstocondominiums.(Cal.Gov’tCode,Section65915.5(e)) (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410U.21.ENFORCEMENTPROVISIONS.
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page22of23 (A) Occupancy-Priortooccupancyofanaffordableunit,thehousehold'seligibilityforoccupancyoftheaffordableunitmustbedemonstratedtothecCity.ThisprovisionappliesthroughouttherestrictedtimeperiodspursuanttosSection 16-410.19 andappliestoanychangeinownershiportenancy,includingsubletting,oftheaffordableunit. (B) Ongoingcompliance-Uponrequest,theaffordablehousingdevelopermustshowthattheaffordableunitsarecontinuallyincompliancewiththisDivision7Aandthetermsoftheaffordablehousingagreement.Upon30-daynotice,thecCitymayperformanaudittodeterminecompliancewiththisDivision7Aandthetermsofanyagreementorrestriction. (C) Enforcement-ThecCityhastheauthoritytoenforcetheprovisionsofthisDivision7A,thetermsofaffordablehousingagreementsandequitysharingagreements,deedrestrictions,covenants,resalerestrictions,promissorynotes,deedoftrust,conditionsofapproval,permitconditions,andanyotherrequirementsplacedontheaffordableunitsortheapprovalofthequalifiedhousingdevelopment.InadditiontotheenforcementpowersgrantedinthisDivision7A,thecCitymay,atitsdiscretion,takeanyotherenforcementactionpermittedbylaw,includingthoseauthorizedbycityordinances.Suchenforcementactionsmayinclude,butarenotlimitedto,acivilactionforspecificperformanceoftherestrictionsandagreement(s).damagesforbreachofcontract,restitution,andinjunctiverelief.TheremediesprovidedforhereinshallbecumulativeandnotexclusiveandshallnotprecludethecCityfromseekinganyotherremedyorrelieftowhichitotherwisewouldbeentitledunderlaworequity. (Ord.No.2912)
SEC.16-410V.22.BURDENISONAPPLICANT.

Whenanapplicantseeksadensitybonusforadevelopmentorfordonationofland,theapplicantbearstheburdenofestablishingthatthehousingdevelopmentmeetsthethresholdrequirements. (Ord.No.2912)
Section2. If anysection,sentence,clauseorphraseofthisOrdinanceisdeterminedtobeinvalid,illegalorunconstitutionalbya decisionororderofanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction,thendecisionorordershallnotaffectthevalidityandenforceabilityoftheremainingportionsofthisOrdinance.TheCityCouncildeclaresthatitwouldhavepassedandadoptedthisOrdinance,andeachsection,sentence,subsection,clause,phrase,partorportionthereof,regardlessofthefactthatanyoneormoresections,sentences,subsections,clauses,phrases,bedeclaredinvalidorunconstitutional.

Section3. CumulativeOrdinance.NothinginthisOrdinanceshallbeinterpretedtoallowanylandusewhichisnotexpresslylistedaspermittedorconditionallypermittedwithintheCity’sZoningCode.

Section5. PursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection36933(c)(1),theCityAttorneywasdesignatedtoprepare,andtheCityClerkpublished,a summaryofthisOrdinance,anda certifiedcopytheOrdinancewaspostedintheOfficeoftheCityClerkaminimumoffivedaysbeforetheCityCouncil’sadoptionoftheOrdinance. 274
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[DensityBonusOrdinanceAmendment]Page23of23 Section6.TheCityClerkshallcertifyastotheadoptionofthisOrdinanceandshallcausesummarythereoftobepublishedwithinfifteencalendar(15)daysoftheadoptionandshallpostacertifiedcopyofthisOrdinance,includingforandagainstthesame,intheofficeoftheCityClerk,inaccordancewithGovernmentCodeSection36933.OrdinanceNo.______wasfirstreadonNovember7,2023,andfinallyadoptedon______,tobecomeeffectivethirty(30)daysthereafter.

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PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis______dayof_________________bythefollowingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFOXNARD
ORDINANCENO.

AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THECITYOF OXNARDAMENDINGCHAPTER16 (ZONING)OF THEOXNARDCITYCODE(OCC)§16-504 EMERGENCYSHELTER DEVELOPMENTAND OPERATIONSTANDARDSAND§16-622PARKINGSPACEANDLOADINGREQUIREMENTS,RELATEDTOIMPLEMENTATIONOFTHE2021-2029HOUSINGELEMENT. FILEDBY CITYOF OXNARD,COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, 214SOUTHCSTREET, OXNARD,CA,93030.

WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardhasconsideredZoneTextAmendment(ZTA)PZNo.23-580-03,filedbytheCityofOxnardCommunityDevelopmentDepartment,toamendChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC).Theproposedmodificationis toupdatetheemergencyshelterstandardsinOCCSection16-504toonlythosethatcomplywithstatelaw(GovernmentCodeSection65583),andwillupdatetheparkingschedulematrixinSection16-622toincludeEmergencyShelterparking; and WHEREAS,on October25,2022theStateof CaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopment(HCD)certifiedtheCityofOxnard2021-2029HousingElement.Programs6,9,22,27and32ofthe2021-2029HousingElementrequiretheCityupdateChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC)by2023tocomplywithstatelawson ADUparking,DensityBonus,SupportiveHousing,EmergencyShelters,Low-BarrierNavigationCenters,SingleRoomOccupancy, FarmworkerHousing,ResidentialCareFacilities,ReasonableAccommodation;andotherordinancemodificationstostreamline,clarifyandsimplifypermittingrequirementstocomplywithStateregulatoryrequirementsandlaws; and WHEREAS,onSeptember7,2023thePlanningCommissionheldapublichearingontheamendmentstoChapter16oftheOCCtoimplementZoningTextAmendments(ZTA)stipulatedintheadoptedAmended2021-2029HousingElementPrograms6,9,22,27and32andadopteda ResolutionrecommendingthattheCityCouncilapprovePlanning&ZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment);and WHEREAS,onNovember7,2023,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardconducteda dulynoticedpublichearingtoconsiderPlanningandZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)inaccordancewiththeOCC,and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilreceivedwrittenandverbalcommentsfromthepublic;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilfindstheproposedZoningTextAmendmentisinthepublicinterestandgeneralwelfarebycomplyingwithStatelaw, supportcontinuedeffortstoimplementtheVenturaCountyContinuumofCareprogramforthehomelessandtheOxnardFive-YearHomelessProgramandencouragingtheprivateandpublicsectorstoproducehousingthatmeetstheneedsofspecialneeds,extremelylow-,verylow-and-lowincomehousing. TherearenochangesrecommendedundertheproposedZTAthatwouldreduceorcompromiseexistingstandardsthatprotectthehealth,safetyorgeneralwelfareoftheCity;and 276
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[EmergencyShelterAmendment]Page2of5 WHEREAS,theproposedZTAdoesnotinvolveanydirectphysicalchangestotheenvironment.Therearenochangesinlandformsoranintensificationoflandusesasa partoftheproposedZTA andallpublicservicesforexistinglanduseswillremainas-is,withnochangesandnodiminishmentofserviceorsafety;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAtoChapter16oftheOCCwouldestablishspecificprovisionsconsistentwiththeactionitemsandpolicydirectivesinthe2030GeneralPlan;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncildeterminedthatthisactionisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)GuidelinesSections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)as thisZTA is a regulatoryactionwhichwillnotresultindirectorreasonablyforeseeableindirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandwhenitcanbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityinquestionmayhaveasignificanteffectontheenvironmentarenotsubjecttoCEQA;and WHEREAS,itisinthepublicinterest,consistentwiththe2030GeneralPlan.

NOW, THEREFORE,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnarddoesordainasfollows:

Section1.OxnardCityCodeChapter16,ArticleV, Division18entitled“EmergencyShelters”,Section16-504andArticleX,Division2 “ParkingandLoadingSpaceRequirements”areamendedtoreadasfollows(Onlyunderlinedportionsaretobeadded):

ARTICLEV.SPECIFICUSEREQUIREMENTS
DIVISION18.EMERGENCYSHELTERS
SEC.16-504.EMERGENCYSHELTERDEVELOPMENTANDOPERATIONSTANDARDS. (A) Permanentemergencyshelters,andemergencysheltersforfamiliesandlow-barriernavigationcentersshallmeetthefollowingstandards:
(1) Noshelterpatronshallbere-admittedtothesameemergencyshelterwithinfivedaysofbeingdischargedafterastayofsixmonths. (2) Ifsitecharacteristicspermit,anenclosedorscreenedwaitingareashallbeprovidedbetweentheon-siteintakeareaforshelterpatronsandthepublicright-of-wayinordertopreventqueuingwithinanypublicright-of-way. (3) Eachsheltershallestablishhoursofoperationforpatronintakeanddischarge,patronrulesofconductandproceduresfornotifyingpatronsofsuchhoursandrulesofconduct. (4) On-sitemanager/shelterpersonnelshallbeprovidedduringallhoursofoperationwhenpatronsarepresent.Adesignatedareaforon-sitepersonnelshallbelocatednearthemainentrytotheshelterforthepurposeofcontrollingadmittanceandprovidingsecurity. (5) TheemergencyshelteroperatorshallconductabackgroundcheckonallprospectivepatronsusingMegan'sLawdatabaseandrestrictpatronintakeinaccordancewithStateandlocalregisteredsexoffenderresidencyrestrictions. (6) Patronsshallnotpossessorconsumealcoholicbeveragesorillegaldrugswhileintheshelter,norshalltheypossessweaponsofanykindwhileintheshelter. (7) Spaceshallbeallocatedforeachpatronconsistingofabedandstoragearea. 277
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[EmergencyShelterAmendment]Page3of5 (8) Atleasttwotoilets,oneshowerandonesinkshallbeprovidedforeverytwentypatrons. (9) Asheltershallbelimitedtoservingnomorethanthenumberofpatronsallowedbyfireorbuildingcodeoccupancy. (10) Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedpursuanttoSection16-622ofthisChapterfortheon-sitemanager. (11) Eachemergencysheltershallbeequippedwithexteriorsecuritylightinginaccordancewithsection 16-320 ofthezoningcode.Lightingshallbeshieldedfromalladjacentresidentialareas. (12) Theemergencyshelteroperatorshallmaintainanon-sitesecurityplanandemergencypreparednessplan. (13) Allitemsstoredoutdoorsshallbescreenedfromtheviewofallpublicrights-of-way. (14) Shouldanemergencyshelterbeproposedwithin300feetofaschool,thedevelopmentservicesdirectorordesigneemayrequestthatthedeveloper/sponsorcoordinatewiththeschooldistricttoaddresspotentialconcerns. (Ord.No.2864)
ARTICLEX.OFF-STREETPARKING
DIVISION2.PARKINGSPACEANDLOADINGREQUIREMENTS
SEC.16-622.SCHEDULEOFVEHICLEOFF-STREETPARKINGREQUIREMENTS. (F) Thefollowingtableliststheminimumoff-streetparkingrequirementsforthecity.

Uses MinimumOff-StreetParkingRequirements Notes
Residential:Special Housing: EmergencyShelter,permanentorLow-BarrierNavigationCenter Oneoff-streetspacefortheon-sitemanager. SeeSection16-504 Section2. If anysection,sentence,clauseorphraseofthisOrdinanceisdeterminedtobeinvalid,illegalorunconstitutionalbya decisionororderofanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction,thendecisionorordershallnotaffectthevalidityandenforceabilityoftheremainingportionsofthisOrdinance.TheCityCouncildeclaresthatitwouldhavepassedandadoptedthisOrdinance,andeachsection,sentence,subsection,clause,phrase,partorportionthereof,regardlessofthefactthatanyoneormoresections,sentences,subsections,clauses,phrases,bedeclaredinvalidorunconstitutional.

Section3. CumulativeOrdinance.NothinginthisOrdinanceshallbeinterpretedtoallowanylandusewhichisnotexpresslylistedaspermittedorconditionallypermittedwithintheCity’sZoningCode.

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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[EmergencyShelterAmendment]Page5of5 PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis______dayof_________________bythefollowingvote:

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NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:
______________________________________JohnZaragoza,Mayor ATTEST:
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CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFOXNARD
ORDINANCENO.

AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THECITYOF OXNARDAMENDINGCHAPTER16(ZONING)OFTHEOXNARDCITYCODE(OCC),BYREPLACINGRESIDENTIALLANDUSEANDDEVELOPMENTSTANDARDSFORR-1,R-2.R-3,R-4ANDMH-PDZONESINARTICLEIII,DIVISIONS2TO6(§16-20TO §16-102)WITHREFORMATTED RESIDENTIALZONES,IN ARTICLEIII,DIVISIONS2 (§16-20TO §16-25);REPLACINGCOMMERCIALLANDUSEANDDEVELOPMENTSTANDARDSFORC-O,C-1,C-2 ZONESIN ARTICLEIII,DIVISIONS7 TO 9 (§16-105TO §16-144)WITHREFORMATTEDCOMMERCIALZONES,IN ARTICLEIII, DIVISIONS7 (§16-105TO §16-109);AMENDINGRESIDENTIALANDCOMMERCIALZONEPERMITTEDUSESTO ALLOWSUPPORTIVE HOUSING, LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATION CENTERS,FARMWORKERHOUSING,SINGLEROOMOCCUPANCYANDRESIDENTIALCAREFACILITIESCONSISTENTWITHSTATELAW IN §16-22RESIDENTIALLANDUSESBYZONE, §16-107COMMERCIALLANDUSESBYZONE, §16-148DOWNTOWNALLOWEDUSESAND§16-622PARKINGSPACEANDLOADINGREQUIREMENTS; UPDATEDEFINITIONSIN§16-10DEFINITIONSAND§16-300STANDARDSFORALLZONES,ANDREPLACEARTICLEV, DIVISIONS10WITHNEWLY CREATEDSTANDARDSIN §16-441SINGLEROOMOCCUPANCY;RELATEDTOIMPLEMENTATIONOFTHE2021-2029HOUSINGELEMENT. FILEDBY CITYOF OXNARD,COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, 214SOUTHCSTREET, OXNARD,CA,93030.

WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardhasconsideredZoneTextAmendment(ZTA)PZNo.23-580-03,filedbytheCityofOxnardCommunityDevelopmentDepartment,toamendChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC).

WHEREAS,theproposedmodificationwillupdatetheresidentialandcommercialzoningrequirementsin OCCSections16-20through16-144to streamlineordinanceprovisions,clarifypermittingrequirements,simplifythecoderequirementsperHousingElementProgram6 byconsolidatingresidentialandcommerciallanduseanddevelopmentstandardsintoat-a-glancematrices,consistentwiththeformatusedintheIndustrialZonesDivision(Sections16-160et.Seq.),andwillupdatestandardsforirregularlotsinSection16-300toallowtheDirectortodeterminethefrontlotline,updatehowbuildingheightsaremeasuredinSection16-303forconsistencywithdefinitionsthroughouttheOCC, andupdateallowabledrivewaysurfacesinSection16-333toremovingabarriertoconstruction; WHEREAS,theproposedmodificationwillbringtheOCCintocompliancewiththestateEmployeeHousingAct(HealthandSafetyCodeSections17021.5,17021.6,and17021.8),byallowingFarmworkeremployeehousingthatservessixorfewerpersonsasa singlefamilystructureinallzoningdistrictswheresingle-familyoccupancyis allowedin thesamewaysingle-familyhousingis allowed,andFarmworker 281
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page2of41 employeehousingwithlessthan12unitsor36bedsasanagriculturaluse.ThisupdatewillbeimplementedinthenewresidentialandcommerciallandusematricesinSections16-22and16-107,andintheTable16-148DowntownAllowedUses.

WHEREAS,theproposedmodificationwillbringtheOCCintocompliancewithAB2162,byallowingSupportiveHousingbe allowedwithoutdiscretionaryreviewin areaszonedfor residentialusewheremultifamilyand mixedusesdevelopmentare permitted,includingin nonresidentialzonespermittingmultifamilyuses.ThisupdatewillbeimplementedinthenewresidentialandcommerciallandusematricesinSections16-22and16-107,andintheTable16-148DowntownAllowedUses.TheproposedmodificationwillalsoupdatetheparkingschedulematrixinSection16-622toincludeSupportiveHousing; WHEREAS,theproposedmodificationwillbringtheOCCintocompliancewithAB101,byallowinglow-barriernavigationcenters(LMNC)withoutdiscretionaryreviewin areaszonedformixed-useandinnonresidentialzonespermittingmultifamilyuses.ThisupdatewillbeimplementedinthenewcommerciallandusematrixinSection16-107andintheTable16-148DowntownAllowedUses.Theproposedmodificationwillalsoupdatedefinitionsin Section16-10andtheparkingschedulematrixinSection16-622toincludeLBNC WHEREAS,theproposedmodificationwillbringtheOCCintocompliancewithSB2,byallowingsingleroomoccupancy(SRO)inatleastonezone.ThisupdatewillbeimplementedinthenewresidentialandcommerciallandusematricesinSections16-22and16-107,andintheTable16-148DowntownAllowedUses.ThemodificationwillalsocreatespecificstandardsfordevelopmentofSROinSection16-441,andwillupdatedefinitionsinSection16-10andtheparkingschedulematrixinSection16-622toincludeSRO; WHEREAS,theproposedmodificationwillbringtheOCCintocompliancewithAB686,byallowingResidentialCareFacilitieswithsevenormorepersonsasa residentialuseinzoneswheremultifamilyhousingarepermitted,subjectonlytothoserestrictionsthatapplytootherresidentialdwellingsofthesametypeinthesamezone.Thisupdatewillbe implementedin thenewresidentialandcommerciallandusematricesinSections16-22andintheTable16-148DowntownAllowedUses.TheproposedmodificationwillalsoupdatetheparkingschedulematrixinSection16-622toclassifyparkingrequirementsforthefacilitiesfortheelderly–independentliving,assistedliving,memorycare,etc.as residentialusesratherthanhealthfacilitiesincompliancewiththeFairHousingAct.Parkingrequirementsforassistedliving,convalescenthomeandnursinghomeshavebeenrelocatedtofallunder“Residential”intheoff-streetparkingmatrix,andcategorieshavealsobeenundatedtoincludethecurrenttypesofseniorhousing; WHEREAS,on October25,2022theStateof CaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopment(HCD)certifiedtheCityofOxnard2021-2029HousingElement.Programs6,9,22,27and32ofthe2021-2029HousingElementrequiretheCityupdateChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC)by2023tocomplywithstatelawson ADUparking,DensityBonus,SupportiveHousing,EmergencyShelters,Low-BarrierNavigationCenters,SingleRoomOccupancy, FarmworkerHousing,ResidentialCareFacilities,ReasonableAccommodation;andotherordinancemodificationstostreamline,clarifyandsimplifypermittingrequirementstocomplywithStateregulatoryrequirementsandlaws; and WHEREAS,on September7, 2023the PlanningCommissionhelda publichearingon theamendmentsto Chapter16 of theOCCto implementZoningTextAmendments(ZTA)stipulatedin the 282
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page3of41 adoptedAmended2021-2029HousingElementPrograms6, 9, 22,27and32andadopteda Resolutionrecommendingthatthe CityCouncilapprovePlanning& ZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)withthefollowingrecommendedrevisions:1. Minortextrevisionsidentifiedbystaff inanAttachmenttothePlanningCommissionatthehearingonSeptember7,2023,basedoncommunityinput;and2. RevisedraftOCCSection16-441.3(C)torequireanon-sitemanagerforSRODevelopmentof16ormoreunitsandoff-siteoron-sitemanagementforSRODevelopmentwithlessthan16units;and3. ReviseOCCSection16-622existingoff-siteparkingrequirementsforGroupquarterstylefacilitiesfromonespaceforevery4farmworkerstoonespaceforeverysixfarmworkers;and4. ReviseOCCSection16-622draftoff-siteparkingrequirementforSRODevelopmenttoremoveallvehicleparkingrequirementsandonlyrequireonelongtermbicyclestoragespaceperunit;and WHEREAS,onNovember7,2023,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardconducteda dulynoticedpublichearingtoconsiderPlanningandZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)inaccordancewiththeOCC,and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilreceivedwrittenandverbalcommentsfromthepublic;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilfindstheproposedZoningTextAmendmentisinthepublicinterestandgeneralwelfarebycomplyingwithStatelaw, andencouragingtheprivateandpublicsectorstoproduceaffordablehousing,supportivehousing,low-barriernavigationcenters,farmworkerhousing,singleroomoccupancyandresidentialcarefacilitiesthatmeetstheneedsofspecialneeds,extremelylow-,verylow-and-lowincomepersons. TherearenochangesrecommendedundertheproposedZTAthatwouldreduceorcompromiseexistingstandardsthatprotectthehealth,safetyorgeneralwelfareoftheCity;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAdoesnotinvolveanydirectphysicalchangestotheenvironment.Therearenochangesinlandformsoranintensificationoflandusesasa partoftheproposedZTA andallpublicservicesforexistinglanduseswillremainas-is,withnochangesandnodiminishmentofserviceorsafety;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAtoChapter16oftheOCCwouldestablishspecificprovisionsconsistentwiththeactionitemsandpolicydirectivesinthe2030GeneralPlan;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncildeterminedthatthisactionisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)GuidelinesSections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)as thisZTA is a regulatoryactionwhichwillnotresultindirectorreasonablyforeseeableindirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandwhenitcanbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityinquestionmayhaveasignificanteffectontheenvironmentarenotsubjecttoCEQA;and WHEREAS,itisinthepublicinterest,consistentwiththe2030GeneralPlan.

NOW, THEREFORE,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnarddoesordainasfollows:
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page4of41 Section1. OxnardCityCodeChapter16, ArticleIII,Divisions2 through9 entitled“Zones,UsesandRequirement”;Division10,Section16-148entitled“AllowedUses”;ArticleV, Division10,Section16-441entitled“SingleRoomOccupancy”;andArticleX,Division2 “ParkingandLoadingSpaceRequirements”areamendedtoreadasfollows(Onlyunderlinedportionsaretobeadded):

ARTICLEII. DEFINITIONSSEC.16-10.DEFINITIONS. (A) Forthepurposesofthischapter,thefollowingwordsshallhavethefollowingmeanings: (22) BUILDINGHEIGHT–Total vertical height ofabuildingmeasuredfromtheaveragefinishedgradewithinfivefeetofatthebaseofthebuildingtothehighestpointofthebuilding,andasfurtherdefinedinSection16-303.(XX) DENSITY, RESIDENTIAL (NET) – the number of dwelling units inanacreof land, excludinglandfor publicdedicationsuchaspublicright-of-way. ResidentialDensityisusuallyindicatedasdwellingunitsperacre(du/ac). (61) FRONTLOTLINE- Thelinedividingalot orparcelfromanofficiallydesignatedstreet;provided,however,thatifthestreetiswithoutfrontage,thecommissionCommunityDevelopmentDirectorshalldesignatethefrontlotline.(XX) LOW-BARRIER NAVIGATIONCENTER - a housing first, low-barrier, service-enriched shelter focused on movingpeople into permanent housing that provides temporary living facilities while case managers connect individualsexperiencing homelessness to income, public benefits, healthservices, shelter, andhousing. “Lowbarrier” means bestpracticestoreducebarrierstoentry,andmayinclude,withoutlimitation,thefollowing:1. Thepresenceofpartnersifitisnotapopulation-specificsite,suchasforsurvivorsofdomesticviolenceorsexualassault,women,oryouth;2. Pets;3. Thestorageofpossessions;and4. Privacy,suchaspartitionsaroundbedsinadormitorysettingorinlargerroomscontainingmorethantwo(2)beds,orprivaterooms.(CaliforniaGovernmentCodeSection65660) (83) LOT AREA (NET) - The number of square feet enclosed by the lot lines of a lot, excluding land for publicdedicationsuchaspublicright-of-way. (120) REARLOTLINE- Thelot linemost nearlydistant andparallel tothefront lot lineanddividingthelot fromanalley or adjoining lot; provided, however, that the planning commission Community Development Director shalldesignatetherearlotlineforthroughlots,triangular-shapedlotandotherirregularlots.(XX) SINGLE-ROOMOCCUPANCY (SRO) - a residential facilitycontainingsixor morehousingunits whereeachhousingunit is madeupexclusivelyof asingleroom. Thehousingunits areoftenfurnishedandmayhaveindividualorsharedkitchenand/or bathroomfacilities. Eachhousingunit is offeredonamonthlyrentalbasisorlonger. RegulationsforSingle-RoomOccupancysetforthinsections16-441to16-441.3ofthiscode.

ARTICLEIII.ZONES,USESANDREQUIREMENTS
DIVISION2.R-1SINGLE-FAMILYRESIDENTIALZONES
SEC.16-20.PURPOSE.

Thiszoneshallprovideadistrictoflowdensity,single-familydwellings,withselectedrelatedusesbyspecialusepermit,andseconddwellingunitssubjecttocertainconditions. 284
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page5of41 Thefollowingaredescriptionsofthepurposeandintentofeachoneoftheresidentialzoningdistrictsinthecity.Allpermittedandconditionallypermittedusesshallbeconsistentwiththepurposeandintentoftherespectivezone. (A) R-1(SingleFamilyZone).ThepurposeoftheR-1zoneistoprovideadistrictforlowdensity,single-familydwellings,selectedrelatedusesbyspecialusepermit,andseconddwellingunitssubjecttocertainconditions. Thiszonedistrictalsoallowsformanufacturedhomesonpermanentfoundations,andfarmworkerhousingservingsixorfewerpersonspursuanttostatutoryrequirements.(B) R-2(Multi-FamilyZone).ThepurposeoftheR-2zoneistoprovideadistrictoflow-density,multi-familydwellings,aswellasemergencysheltersforfamilies,andsupportivehousingpursuanttostatutoryrequirementsthatmaintainaresidentialcharactersuitableforlocationsabuttingsingle-familydwellings.(C) R-3(GardenApartmentZone).ThepurposeoftheR-3zoneistoprovideadistrictofmoderate-density,multiple-familydwellings,aswellasemergencysheltersforfamilies,transitionalhousing,andsupportivehousingpursuanttostatutoryrequirements,suitableforlocationsabuttingcommercialcentersandinotherlocationswheremoderatedensityiswarranted.(D) R-4(HighRiseZone).ThepurposeoftheR-4zoneistoprovideadistrictforhigh-density,multi-familydwellings,emergencysheltersforfamilies,transitionalhousing,andsupportivehousingpursuanttostatutoryrequirements,andotherusessuitableforlocationwithinthecitycoreandinotherselectedareas.(E) MH-PD(MobileHomePlannedDevelopmentZone).ThepurposeoftheR-4zoneistoprovideadistrictforthedevelopmentofmobilehomeparksandtopermitmobilehomeuseforsingle-family,farmworkerhousing,small,licensedresidentialcarefacilities,aswellassupportivehousingpursuanttostatutoryrequirements.

SEC.16-21.PERMITREQUIREMENTSFORRESIDENTIALUSES.

Therequiredpermitforarespectiveresidentiallanduseisindicatedinsection16-22,residentiallandusematrix.Thepermitrequirementsareasprovidedforinthischapterandasfurtherprovidedforbelow. (A) ZoningClearance.Permittedusesaresubjecttotherequirementforapprovalofazoneclearanceinaccordancewiththischapter.ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessforazoningclearancearesetforthinArticleVII,Division1,ofthischapter.(B) SitePlanReview(SPR)permit.ASPRpermitmaybeusedfordevelopmentswherethestatehasmandatedthattheCity'sapprovalmustbeministerial.ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessforSPRpermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division1A,ofthischapter.(C) DevelopmentDesignReview(DDR)permit.ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessforDDRpermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division2,ofthischapter.(1) ADDRpermitisrequiredforallnewconstructionunlessaSpecialUsePermit,SitePlanRevieworotherzoningpermitisrequiredunderthisChapter.ADDRpermitisalsorequiredforthereviewandapprovalofausewhichrequiresadministrativereviewtoensurecompliancewiththeprovisionsofthischapterandotherregulatoryrequirements.(2) Forthereviewofusesproposedtobelocatedinexistingstructures,theDirectormaydeterminethelevelofinformationandplansrequired.(D) SpecialUsePermit(SUP).ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessforaSpecialUsePermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division3,ofthischapter.(E) Minormodifications.Whereaplanningpermitsuchasaspecialusepermit,planneddevelopmentpermit,developmentdesignreviewpermitorsiteplanreviewhasbeenpreviouslyapproved,theDirectormayelecttomodifythatexistingpermitinlieuofrequiringtheapplicationandapprovalofanewspecialuseordevelopmentdesignreviewpermitforaproposedphysicalmodificationoruseclearance,providedsuchphysicalmodificationiswithinthe 285
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page6of41 parametersforminormodificationsprovidedforinthischapterorbyadministrativepolicy.TherequirementsandprocessforModificationstoaSpecialUsePermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division4,ofthischapter.ModificationstoaSitePlanReviewpermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division1A,ofthischapter.ModificationstoaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitareprocessedinthesamemannerastheoriginaldevelopmentdesignreviewpermitassetforthinArticleVII,Division2.(F) Specificplanpermitrequirements.Fordevelopmentinareaswithinadesignatedspecificplan,thespecificplanwillidentifytheprocessingrequirementsforuses. Wherethespecificplanissilentonauseorprocess,orwherestatelawallowsforause(e.g.accessorydwellingunits),thefollowingtableidentifiesthepermitprocessingrequirements.

SEC.16-22.RESIDENTIALLANDUSESBYZONE:RESIDENTIALLANDUSEMATRIX.

Theallowablelandusesintheresidentialzoningdistrictsareidentifiedinthefollowingtable.

ResidentialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReviewSUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Notes Accessorybuildings,includingotherusescustomarilyincidentaltothepermittedresidentialuse P P P P SeeSections16-300and16-301
Accessorydwellingunits P P P P P RefertoArticleV,Division13Accessoryusesnormallyincidentaltomobilehomeparks P
Adultdaycarefacilities servingnomorethan6adults

P P P P P
Adultdaycarefacilities serving7to15adults

SUP SUP SUP
Adultdaycarefacilities servingmorethan15adults

SUP SUP
Assistedlivingresidentialfacility,State-licensed,serving7ormorepersons

SUP SUP SUP
Babysitting,Accessory P P P P P
Bedandbreakfastinn SUP SUP RefertoArticleV,Division3Childcarecenters servingnomorethan6children

P P P P P
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page7of41 ResidentialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReviewSUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Notes Childcarecenters servingnomorethan15children

SUP SUP SUP
Childcarecenters servingmorethan15children

SUP SUP
Churches SUP SUP SUP SUPCommonrecreationfacilitiesandstructures P
Condominiums SUP SUP SUP SUP SeeSection 16-395Congregatelivinghealthfacilities nomorethan6beds

P P P P P
Congregatelivinghealthfacilities of7to15beds

SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
Congregatelivinghealthfacilities morethan15beds

SUP SUP SUP
Conventsservingnomorethan15persons

SUP SUP SUP
Emergencysheltersforfamilies SUP SUP SUP RefertoSection16-504Farmworkeremployeehousingservingsixorfewerpersons

DDR DDR DDR DDR DDR
Grounds,landscaping,flowerandvegetablegardensandfruittrees,notgrownexpresslyforprofit

P P P P
Grounds,privategreenhousesandhorticulturalcollections,flowerandvegetablegardensandfruittrees,notgrownexpresslyforprofit

P P P P
High-densityapartments DDRHomeOccupationswithahomeoccupationpermit P P P P P RefertoArticleV,Division6
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page8of41 ResidentialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReviewSUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Notes Hospitalsandconvalescenthospitals

SUP SUP
LargefamilydaycarehomesthatthePlanningManagerfindstocomplywiththestandards P P P P P SeeSection 16-440
Manufacturedhousingconsistingofsingle-familydwellingsconstructedbymodularmanufacturedmethodsormobilehomescertifiedundertheNationalMobileHomesConstructionandSafetyStandardsActof1974,providedsuchhomesareofapermanentcharactersecuredtoapermanentfoundation

DDR DDR DDR DDR SUP
Mobilehomeandmobilehomeaccessoryequipmentsales
SUP SeeSection16-25
Mobilehomeparks SUP SeeSection16-25Multiple-familyresidentialdevelopment

DDR DDR DDR
Multifamilyresidentialusesupto30dwellingunitsperacreonparcelsintheAHPadditivezone

SPR SPR SPR
Multifamilyresidentialusesupto30dwellingunitsperacreonparcelsintheAHDadditivezone

SUP SUP SUP
Off-streetparking P P P P P RefertoArticleXOfficeformobilehomespacerentalinamobilehomeorinarecreationbuildingonly SUP
Privateclubs,fraternities,sororities,andlodges,exceptingthosethechiefactivityofwhich

SUP SUP
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page9of41 ResidentialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReviewSUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Notes isaservicecustomarilycarriedonasabusinessPrivateorparochialschools,exceptthoseofacorrectionalnatureorthoseintendedforthementallyhandicapped

SUP SUP SUP
Publicorprivateparksandplaygrounds

SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
PublicparkingonR-3lotsadjacenttooracrossfromthealleyfromC-2lots P
Publicschools,elementary,juniorhigh,highschool,colleges

SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP
Publicutilitystructure SUP SUP SUP SUP SUPResidentialcarefacilitiesservingnomorethan6persons

P P P P P
Residentialcarefacilitiesserving7ormorepersons

DDR DDR DDR
Residentialstockcooperativesandcommunityapartments
SUP SUP SUP SeeSection 16-395Short-termrentalswithshorttermrentalpermit P P P P RefertoArticleXI
SingleRoomOccupancy(SRO) SUP SeeSection16-441
Signs P P P P RefertoArticleIXSingle-familydwellingconventionallybuiltandofapermanentcharacter.(Separateservants’quartersmaybeestablishedinconnectionwithsingle-familydwellingsofnineroomsorlarger,exclusiveofbathrooms,whensuchdwellingsarelocatedonlotsofnotlessthan10,000sq.ft.)

DDR DDR DDR DDR
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page10of41 ResidentialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReviewSUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Notes Smallresidentialhealthorcarefacilities,state-licensed,servingnomorethansixpersons,orsmallfamilydaycarehome,state-certifiedorlicensed,servingnomorethaneightchildren.

P P P P P
Storage,incidentaltopermitteduses,containedwithinanaccessorybuilding

P P P P
Supportivehousing DDR SPR SPR SPRSwimclubs,tennisclubs,golfcourses,andsimilarusesincidentaltoaresidentialtractordevelopment

SUP SUP SUP SUP
Temporaryuseswithtemporaryusepermit,includingtemporarysalesorrentaloffice,caretakerunitonconstructionsite,modelhome,andsimilarusesdeterminedbytheDirectortobecompatiblewiththezoneandsurroundlanduses P P P P P RefertoArticleV,Division15
Timeshares X SUP X
TownhousecondominiumsorotherCommunityOwnershipUnit,includingcondominiumconversion SUP SUP SUP SUP RefertoArticleV,Divisions5&6
Traditionalbedandbreakfast(Homestay),onlyintheWilsonNeighborhood DDR DDR DDR DDR RefertoArticleV,Division3
Traditionalbedandbreakfast(Homestay)
SUP SUP SUP SUP RefertoArticleV,Division3Transitionalhousing DDR DDR 290
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page11of41 ResidentialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReviewSUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Notes WirelessCommunicationsFacilities,stealth SUP SUP SUP SUP SUP RefertoArticleV,Division16
*ADevelopmentDesignReviewPermitisrequiredforallnewconstructionunlessaSpecialUsePermit,SitePlanRevieworotherzoningpermitisrequiredunderthisChapter.

SEC.16-23.RELATEDUSES.DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS.

Thefollowingtablesetsforthdevelopmentstandardsforalloftheresidentialzonedistrictsinthecity.Allpermittedandconditionallypermittedusesshallbeconsistentwiththepurposeandintentoftherespectivezone.

DevelopmentStandards Standard ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Minimumdwellingsize 1,000sq.ft.,exclusiveofgarages,carports,oranyaccessorybuilding. 1Bdrmunit:450sq.ft.2+Bdrmunit:800sq.ft
1Bdrmunit:450sq.ft.2+Bdrmunit:800sq.ft
1Bdrmunit:450sq.ft.2+Bdrmunit:800sq.ft
NA
Heightpermitted
TwoStoriesupto25ft.

TwoStoriesupto25ft.

ThreeStoriesupto35ft.

FourStoriesupto45ft.*
SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.Minimumlotarea/Density 6,000sq.ft. 3,500sq.ft.oflotareaforeachdwellingunit.

SeeSection16-24for
2,400sq.ft.oflotareaforeachdwellingunit.

SeeSection16-24for
1,500sq.ft. oflotareaforeachdwellingunit.

SeeSection16-24for
3,000sq.ft.minimumlotarea;6½mobilehomelotspergrossacre. 291
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page12of41 DevelopmentStandards Standard ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD additionalrequirements. additionalrequirements.
additionalrequirements.

SeeSection16-25foradditionalrequirements.

Frontyardsetback
20ft.;ortheaveragefor60%ofblock,butnotlessthan15ft.min.

SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.
25%ofthedepthofthelot,notlessthan25ft.ormorethan60ft.

SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.
20ft.;15ft.ifaccesstoallparkingisfromanalley.
20ft.;15ft.ifaccesstoallparkingisfromanalley.
10ft.
20ftfrompublicwayorotherresidentialorcommercialzoneoruse.

SeeSection16-25foradditionalrequirements.

Interioryardsideyardsetback
10%ofthewidthofthelot,butnotlessthan3ft.,andneednotexceed5ft. 10%ofthewidthofthelot,butnotlessthan3ft.,andneednotexceed5ft. 5ft.for1-2storybuildings,7.5ft.for2½storybuildings.
5ft.for1-2storybuildings,increasedby2.5ft.foreachadditionalstory. 10ft.

Cornerlotsideyardsetback
50%offrontyardsetbackforlot
SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.

Sameasinteriorlots,exceptforreversecornerlot.

Reversecornerlotsideyardsetbackonthestreetsideshallbe50%ofthefrontyardintherearofthecornerlot.

SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements
One-halftherequiredfrontyard.
10ft. 10ft.
20ftfrompublicwayorotherresidentialorcommercialzoneoruse.

SeeSection16-25foradditionalrequirements.
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page13of41 DevelopmentStandards Standard ZoneDistrict R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MH-PD Rearyardsetback 25%ofdepthoflotandneednotexceed25ft.;Additionsanddetachedstructurestomaintaina 15ft.setback.

SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.
25%ofdepthoflotnottoexceed25ft.
25ft. 5ft.for1-2storybuildings,increasedby2½ft.foreachadditionalstory. 10ft.
20ftfrompublicwayorotherresidentialorcommercialzoneoruse.

SeeSection16-25foradditionalrequirements.

Interioryardspace
15%minimumor900sq.ft.,whicheverislessandbecompletelyopenfromgroundtosky.** SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.
30%oflotarea,minimum15ft.by15ft.area,andcompletelyopenfromgroundtosky.** SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.
30%oflotarea,minimum15ft.by15ft.area,andcompletelyopenfromgroundtosky.** SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.
30%oflotarea,minimum15ft.by15ft.area,andcompletelyopenfromgroundtosky.** SeeSection16-24foradditionalrequirements.
450sq.ft.,minimum15ft.by15ft.,completelyopenfromgroundtosky.

SeeSection16-25foradditionalrequirements.

SpaceforAccessoryBuildings
If1storyinheightwithsamerequiredfront,rear,andsideyardsetbacksasmainbuilding.

Mayoccupyrearyardsetbackif1storyandlocated6ft.fromnearestpartofmainbuilding.

Coveredpatiosandcoveredparkingspacesmayprojectintotherequired10ft.setbackamaximumof5ft.

SeeSection16-25foradditionalrequirements.
*AdditionalheightmaybeallowedwithapprovalofaSUP.**exceptforapatio,pergola,orarooforbalconyoverhangnotexceeding30in. 293
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page14of41 SEC.16-24.SPECIALREQUIREMENTSSPECIFICTOR-1,R-2,R-3ANDR-4.

Thepurposeofthissectionistoprovideregulationsspecifictotherespectiveresidentialzoningcategoriesasfollows. (A) R-1Zone.
(1) ArchitecturalStandards.Thefollowingexteriorarchitecturalstandardsshallapplytoallsingle-familydwellingsincludingmobilehomeslocatedinanR-1zone:
(a) Exteriorsidingshallbemadeofnonreflectiveandnonmetallicmaterials.Acceptablesidingmaterialincludeswood,stucco,ceramictile,brick,stone,orothermasonrymaterials,oranycombinationofthesematerials.(b) Color/textureofexteriormaterialsshallbecompatiblewiththeadjacentsingle-familystructures.(c) Roofstructures,exceptforauthorizeddeckareas,shallbeslopedandprovideaneaveprojectionofnolessthan6inchesandnogreaterthan30inches.(d) Roofingmaterialshallconsistofoneofthefollowing:woodshingle,woodshake,synthetic,compositeshingle,ceramictile,orconcretetile,exceptstandingseammetallicorcopperroofingsurfaces,exceptreflectivesurfacesshallnotbepermittedontheresidentialstructureoronanygarageorcarport. (2) Afindingthataproposedresidentialstructurecomplieswiththeforegoingarchitecturalstandardsshallbemadeaspartofthespecialusepermitorplanneddevelopmentpermit. (3) Iftheproposedstructuredoesnotentailaspecialusepermitorplanneddevelopmentpermit,thedirectorshallmakeafindingofcompliance. (`64Code,Sec.34-36.3) (Ord.No.1373)
(2) R-1LotRequirements
(a) MinimumLotArea.Everynewlycreatedlotshallhavealotareaofnotlessthan6,000squarefeet.(b) MinimumLotFrontage. Thefrontagemeasuredatthefrontlotlineshallbeatleast50feet. Frontageforthispurposeshallbedefinedasthelinearmeasurementbetweenthetwosidepropertylinesattheirpointoftangencywiththecurb.(c) MinimumLotDimensions. I. Interiorlotsshallbenolessthan60feetinwidth.II. Cornerlotsshallbenolessthan75feetinwidth.III. Thedepthofalotshallbeatleast100feet. (3) R-1FrontYard
(a) Thereshallbeafrontyardsetbackofnotlessthan20feet;exceptthathousesconstructedwithgarageshavingaswingdriveway,withtheentrancefacingthesidepropertyline,mayhaveaminimum15-footsetback. Wherestandarddwellingswithinanyblockvaryfromtherequiredsetback,theaveragesetbackofsuchstandarddwellingsshalldeterminetherequiredsetbackwithinthatblockifthestandarddwellingscompriseatleast60%oftheblock.(b) Incalculatingtheaveragesetback,housesonreversecornerlotsandhouseswhollyontherearhalfofthelotshallnotbecounted. Innocaseshallsetbacksoflessthan15feetbeallowed,orsetbacksofmorethan60feetberequired. 294
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page15of41 (c) Thereshallbeadistanceofnotlessthan20feet,measuredatthecenterlineofthedriveway,betweenthegaragedoorandthefrontpropertyline. (`64Code,Sec.34-40) (Ord.No.893,946,1019,1409,1611)
(4) R-1SideYard
(a) Oninteriorlotsthereshallbeasideyardoneachsideofabuildingofnotlessthan10%ofthewidthofthelot;providedthatsuchsideyardshallnotbelessthanthreefeetandneednotexceedfivefeetinwidth.(b) Oncornerlotsthesideyardregulationshallbethesameasfortheinteriorlotsexceptinthecaseofareversedcornerlot. Inthecaseofareversedcornerlot,thereshallbeasideyardonthestreetsideofthecornerlotofnotlessthan50%ofthefrontyardrequiredonthelotsintherearofsuchcornerlot,andnoaccessorybuildingonthecornerlotshallprojectbeyondthefrontyardlineonthelotsintherear;providedfurtherthatthisregulationshallnotbesointerpretedastoreducethebuildablewidth(afterprovidingtherequiredinteriorsideyard)ofareversedcornerlotofrecordonMarch29,1945,tolessthan28feet,nortoprohibittheerectionofanaccessorybuildingwherethisregulationcannotreasonablybecompliedwith. (`64Code,Sec.34-41) (Ord.No.893,1019)
(5) R-1RearYard
(a) Thereshallbearearyardofnotlessthan25%ofthedepthofthelot;provided,suchrearyardneednotexceed25feet.(b) Single-storyandtwo-storyadditionsprojectingintotherequiredrearyardmaybemadeifattachedtoexistingsingle-familydwellingsprovidedsuchadditionsmaintainaminimum15-footsetbackfromtherearpropertylineforthoselotsnotabuttinganalley;andforthoselotshavingrearpropertylinesthatabutastreet,alleyorparkingspacemaintainedbythepublicandmorethan20feetwide,theadditionshallmaintaina15-footsetbackfromthecenterlineofthestreet,alleyoropenspaceandinnocaselessthanfivefeetfromtherearpropertyline. (`64Code,Sec.34-42) (Ord.No.893,1409,1611)
(6) R-1InteriorYardSpace. Interioryardspaceshallbeprovidedoneachlotequaltoatleast15%ofthelotarea,or900squarefeet,whicheverisless,andshallbecompletelyopenfromgroundtoskyexceptforapatio,pergola,orarooforbalconyoverhangnotexceeding30inches. Interioryardspacemayincludeallofthatopenareafromtherequiredfrontyardsetbacklinetotherearpropertylinewhichhasaminimumdimensionof10feetby15feet. (`64Code,Sec.34-42.1) (Ord.No.893,1019,1777,1611)
(7) R-1SpaceAccessoryBuildingsMayOccupy. Anaccessorybuildingispermittediftheaccessorybuildingisnotmorethanonestoryinheightandmaintainsthesamerequiredfront,rearandsideyardsetbackasthemainbuilding. (`64Code,Sec.34-42.2) (Ord.No.1409,1611)
(B) R-2Zone.
(1) R-2Density.Thereshallbeatleast3,500squarefeetoflotareaforeachdwellingunit. Thereshallbenomorethansixdwellingunitsinanyonebuilding. Nomorethanonedwellingunitmaybeconstructedonanylotwithanaveragewidthoflessthan50feetorwithanarealessthan7,000squarefeet. AnylotofrecordonMay21,1981,which 295
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page16of41 is6,000ormoresquarefeetmaycontaintwodwellingunits,providedthelotmeetstheminimumwidthrequiredbythissection. (`64Code,Sec.34-53) (Ord.No.904,1019,1333,1862,1866)
(2) R-2FrontYard
(a) Thereshallbeafrontyardofnotlessthan25%ofthedepthofthelot,providedsuchfrontyardneednotexceed25feet. Wherestandarddwellingswithinanyblockvaryfromtherequiredsetback,theaverageofsuchstandarddwellingsshalldeterminetherequiredsetbackforthatblockifsuchstandarddwellingscompriseatleast60%oftheblock. Incalculatingsuchaveragesetback,housesonreversedcornerlotsandhouseswhollyontherearhalfofalotshallnotbecounted. (b) Innocaseshallsetbacksoflessthan25feetbeallowed,ormorethan60feetberequired. Wheresixormoredwellingsaretobebuiltconcurrentlywithinagivenblock,frontyardsofthatblockmayaverageaminimumof20feet,providedhouseswithineachblockarestaggeredbetween15to25feet,andprovidedfurtherthatthereshallbeadistanceofnotlessthan20feetmeasuredatthecenterlineofthedrivewaybetweenthegaragedoorandthefrontpropertyline. (`64Code,Sec.34-54) (Ord.No.904,1611)
(3) R-2SideYard
(a) Oninteriorlotsthereshallbeasideyardoneachsideofabuildingofnotlessthan10%ofthewidthofthelot,providedthatsuchsideyardshallnotbelessthanthreefeetandneednotexceedfivefeetinwidth.(b) Oncornerlotsthesideyardregulationshallbethesameasforinteriorlotsexceptinthecaseofareversedcornerlot. Inthiscase,thereshallbeasideyardonthestreetsideofthecornerlotofnotlessthan50%ofthefrontyardrequiredonthelotsintherearofsuchcornerlot,andnoaccessorybuildingonthecornerlotshallprojectbeyondthefrontyardlineonthelotsintherear.Thisregulationshallnotbeinterpretedtoreducethebuildablewidth(afterprovidingtherequiredinteriorsideyard)ofareversedcornerlotofrecordonMarch29,1945,tolessthan25feet,nortoprohibittheerectionofanaccessorybuildingwherethisregulationcannotreasonablybecompliedwith. (`64Code,Sec.34-55) (Ord.No.904,1611)
(4) R-2InteriorYardSpace
(a) Eachlotshallprovideforinterioryardspaceinanareaequaltoatleast30%ofthelotarea. Thisinterioryardspaceshallbecompletelyopenfromgroundtoskyexceptforapatioorpergolaortheprojectionsofthoseitemsreferredtoinsections 16-304, 16-305, 16-306,and 16-307.(b) Eachinterioryardspaceareashallhaveaminimumdimensionof15by15feet.(c) Theinterioryardspaceshallbecompletelyseparatefromanyarearequiredforautomobilecirculation. (`64Code,Sec.34-57) (Ord.No.904,1237,1409,1862,1866,2152) (C) R-3Zone.
(1) R-3Density.
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page17of41 (a) Exceptasprovidedinthissection,thereshallbeatleast2,400squarefeetoflotareaforeachdwellingunit. Nomorethantwodwellingunitsshallbeconstructedonanylotwithanaveragewidthbetween50and60feet.(b) Nomorethanonedwellingunitshallbeconstructedonanylotwithanaveragewidthlessthan40feet.(c) AnylotofrecordonMay21,1981,whichhasmorethan4,800squarefeetmaycontainthreedwellingunits,providedthelotmeetstheminimumwidthrequirementherein.(`64Code,Sec.34-60) (Ord.No.970,1019,1862,1866) (2) R-3InteriorYard. Eachlotshallprovideforinterioryardspaceinanareaequaltoatleast30%ofthelotarea. Thisinterioryardspaceshallbecompletelyopenfromgroundtoskyexceptforapatioorpergolaortheprojectionsofthoseitemsreferredtoinsections 16-304 through 16-307. Theinterioryardspaceshallbelocatedinanareabetweentherequiredfrontyardsetbackandtherearpropertyline. Eachinterioryardspaceareashallhaveaminimumdimensionof15by15feet. Theinterioryardspaceshallbecompletelyseparatefromanyarearequiredforautomobilecirculation.Twenty-fivepercentoftherequiredinterioryardspacemaybeondecksifsuchdeckshaveaminimumdimensionoftenfeetandaminimumof200squarefeet,andaredirectlyaccessiblefromtheunitsserved. Alldecksshallbeopentotheskyexceptforallowedroofprojectionsandshallbeprovidedwithflooringandrailingssuitableforoutdooractivity. (`64Code,Sec.34-63.1) (Ord.No.970,1019,1237,1409,1862,1866,2152) (D) R-4Zone.
(1) R-4BuildingHeight. Fourstoriesshallbepermittedbutshallnotexceed45feetexceptasotherwiseprovidedinthischapter. However,buildingsnotexceeding11storiesor100feetmaximummaybeapprovedbyspecialusepermitasprovidedinsections 16-530 to 16-553. (`64Code,Sec.34-66) (Ord.No.1037,1409,1574)
(2) R-4Density. Thereshallbeatleast1,500squarefeetoflotareaforeachdwellingunit. Nomorethantwodwellingunitsshallbeconstructedonanylotwithanaveragewidthbetween40and50feetorwithanareabetween4,000and5,000squarefeet. Nomorethanonesingle-familydwellingunitshallbeconstructedonanylotwithanaveragewidthlessthan40feetoranarealessthan4,000squarefeet. Anylotwithanaveragewidthbetween65and50feetshallcomplywiththeR-3zonestandards. (`64Code,Sec.34-67) (Ord.No.1037,1862,1866)
(3) R-4InteriorYard. Eachlotshallprovideforinterioryardspaceinanareaequaltoatleast30%ofthelotarea. Thisinterioryardspaceshallbecompletelyopenfromgroundtoskyexceptforapatioorpergolaortheprojectionsofthoseitemsreferredtoinsections 16-304 through 16-307. Theinterioryardspaceshallbelocatedinanareabetweentherequiredfrontyardsetbackandtherearpropertyline. Eachinterioryardspaceareashallhaveaminimumdimensionof15by15feet. Theinterioryardspaceshallbecompletelyseparatefromanyarearequiredforautomobilecirculation.Twenty-fivepercentoftherequiredinterioryardspacemaybeondecksifsuchdeckshaveaminimumdimensionoftenfeetandaminimumof200squarefeet,andaredirectlyaccessiblefromtheunitsserved. Alldecksshallbeopentotheskyexceptforallowedroofprojectionsandshallbeprovidedwithflooringandrailingssuitableforoutdooractivity. 297
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page18of41 (`64Code,Sec.34-63.1) (Ord.No.970,1019,1237,1409,1862,1866,2152) SEC.16-25.SPECIALREQUIREMENTSSPECIFICTOMH-PD.

ThepurposeofthissectionistoprovideregulationsspecifictotheMobileHomePlannedDevelopmentzoningdistrictasfollows. (A) MobileHomeParkSitePlanRequired.Thedeveloperofamobilehomeparkshallsubmitadetailedsiteplan,drawntoa1-inchequals40feetscalewitheachspecialusepermitapplication. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.5)(Ord.No.1477)
(B) DesignCriteria.Anapplicationforspecialusepermittodevelopamobilehomepark,supportedbyadetailedsiteplan,maybeapprovediftheproposeddevelopmentmeetsthefollowingdesigncriteria:(1) Density-Themaximumpermitteddensityshallbe6½mobilehomelotspergrossacre.(2) Lotdimensions-Minimumlotwidthsandareasshallberequiredtomeetlotcoverageandyard,mobilehomespacing,andotherrequirementsassetforthinthisdivision.Iftheserequirementsaremet,andtheresultinglotpatternisfunctionalandefficientlyprovidesforutilitiesandforconvenientpedestrianandvehicularaccess,lotlinesshallnotberequiredtobeperpendiculartostreetsorradialtocurves,andlotshapesmaytakeanyform.(3) Lotlocation-Lotsintendedforplacementofmobilehomesshallbesolocatedwithrespecttostreetsanddrivewaysastooptimizetheplacementofsuchmobilehomesforoccupancy.Consideringsize,requiredyardsandmannerofsupport,thelotshallbesuitableforthetypeofmobilehomeunitproposed.(4) Yardsandopenspaces-Yardsandotheropenspacesrequiredbythisdivisionshallbedesignedtoperformavarietyoffunctionsincludingassuringadequateprivacy,usableoutdoorlivingspace,desirableviews,naturallightandventilation,accesstoandaroundtheunits,off-streetparkingspaceandspacingbetweenmobilehomesandotherbuildingstoreducepotentialadverseeffectsofnoise,odor,glareandfirehazards.(5) Datarequired-Upontherequestofthedirectorofcommunitydevelopment,thedevelopershallfurnishdatatoshowthatstormwatersandotherdrainagecanadequatelybecarriedontheproposedmobilehomeparkstreets. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.6)(Ord.No.1477)
(C) SubdivisionProhibited;LotArea;Marking;Anchorage.(1) Subdivisionofamobilehomeparkisprohibited.(2) Theminimumlotareaforeachmobilehomeshallbe3,000squarefeet.Eachlotinamobilehomeparkshallbemarkedclearlyonthegroundbypermanentflushstakes,markersorothersuitablemeans.(3) Anyimprovementsnecessaryonthelotforthesupportoranchoringofthetypeofmobilehomeunitproposedshallbeprovidedandthemobilehomeunitsosupportedoranchoredbeforeoccupancy. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.7)(Ord.No.1477)
(D) YardSetbacks;MaximumLotCoverage.(1) Thefrontyardsetbackshallbeaminimumoftenfeet.(2) Thesideyardsetbackshallbeaminimumoftenfeet.(3) Therearyardsetbackshallbeaminimumoftenfeet.(4) Mobilehomesadjacenttoapublicwayorotherresidentialorcommercialzoneoruseshallbesetbackanadditionaltenfeetfromthemobilehomelotlinesorrequiredperimeterwall,exceptwhenthecommissiondeterminesthatspecialcircumstancesjustifymodificationofthisstandard. 298
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page19of41 (5) Coveredpatiosandcoveredparkingspacesmayprojectintotherequiredten-footsetbackamaximumoffivefeetandshallmaintainaminimumoffivefeetfromtheestablishedlotlineinasideyardbutshallmaintaintherequiredten-footfrontyardsetback.(6) Themaximumlotcoveragebythemobilehomeanditsaccessorystructuresshallbe75percent. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.8)(Ord.No.1477)
(E) InteriorYardSpaceRequired. Interioryardspaceofnotlessthan450squarefeetshallbeprovidedoneachlot.Thespaceshallbecompletelyopenfromgroundtoskyandmayincludeonlyareafromtherequiredfrontyardsetbacklinetotherearpropertylinewhichhasaminimumdimensionof15feetby15feet. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.9)(Ord.No.1477)
(F) OpenSpace;RecreationArea.(1) Commonlandscapedopenspaceandrecreationareasshallbeprovidedintheparkinaccordancewiththissection.(2) Commonopenspaceshallcomprise16percentofthegrossmobilehomeparkacreage,iftheparkprovidesacommonrecreationcenterwithatotalfloorareaofnotlessthan25squarefeetpermobilehomelotforthefirst150lots,and15squarefeetperlotthereafter,butinnocaselessthan4,000squarefeet.(3) Commonopenspaceshallbe20percentofthegrossmobilehomeparkacreage,iftheparkdoesnotprovideacommonrecreationcenterasdescribedabove.(4) Commonopenspacesshallhaveaminimumdimensionoftenfeetbytenfeet.Parkwalkwaysatleasttenfeetwideandleadingtoopenspaceandrecreationfacilitiesmaycountaspartofthisarea.(5) Recreationareasshallbeprovidedatcentrallocationsconvenienttoparkresidentsandtheparkservicecenters.(6) Recreationareasmayincludespaceforcommonbuildingsandcommonusefacilities,suchasindoorrecreationareas,swimmingpools,outdoorcourtsforgamesandsimilarrecreationfacilities. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.10)(Ord.No.1477)
(G) Landscaping;FencesAndScreening.(1) Thecommonopenareasofeachmobilehomeparkshallbelandscapedinaccordancewithalandscapeplanapprovedbythedirector.(2) Thedirectorshallapproveamobilehomeparklandscapeplanthatmeetsthefollowingcriteria:(a) Allsetbacks,bufferzonesandopenspacesshallbelandscaped.Trees,shrubs,vinesandgroundcoverarerequiredinlandscapinginvaryingproportionsandmustharmonize.(b) Apermanentirrigationsystemcomprisedofbubblers,sprinklersandhosebibsshallbeinstalledforallcommonopenspaceandcommonrecreationareas.(c) Rockshallbeutilizedasgroundcoveronlyinabalancedlandscapingdesign,andshallnotpredominate.(d) Substantialnumbersofspecimentreesofnotlessthan15galloncontainersizeshallbeplantedthroughouttheparkandinthecommonopenareas.Specimentreesshallalsoberequiredatleastevery30feetalonganysetbackadjacenttopublicstreets.(e) Adjacenttopublicwaysorotherresidentialorcommercialzonesoruses,transitionalscreeningshallbeprovidedbylandscapingtheten-footwidebufferzonesrequiredbySubsectionL.Landscapingwhichwillgrowtonotlessthan20feetinheightshallbeplantedthereininordertoscreenthemobilehomesfromexternallanduses.(f) Allopenareasexceptdriveways,parkingareas,walkways,utilityareas,improveddecks,patiosandporchesshallbelandscapedandmaintainedadequately.(g) Atleastonetreeof15gallonstock,eightfeethighshallbeplantedoneachmobilehomelot. 299
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page20of41 (h) Fenceandlandscapingmaterialshallbelimitedinheightatintersectionsofstreets,drivewaysandpedestrianwalkwaystothatdeemedcompatiblewithpedestrianandtrafficsafetyasdescribedinSubsectionH.(i) Alllandscapingrequiredinthissectionshallbeinstalledpriortooccupancyandmaintainedproperlybytheparkmanagementorowners,orboth,inaccordancewiththelandscapingplanapprovedbythedirector. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.11)(Ord.No.1477)
(H) VehicularAccessAndCirculation;LoadingAreas;Driveways.(1) Mainentrance-Themainvehicularentrancetoamobilehomeparkshallconsistof2ten-foottravellanesforingressandanadditional2ten-foottravellanesforegress,separatedbyalandscapedmedianaminimumtenfeetinwidthtoadepthoftheintersectionwiththefirstcrossstreetthatconnectswiththegeneralparkcirculationnetwork.(2) Secondaryentrance.(a) Asecondaryentranceforaccessbymobilehomesandemergencyvehiclesisrequiredandshallconsistofone18-foottravellaneforingressandone18-foottravellaneforegresswithnoparkingallowedtothefirstcrossstreet.Thisentrancemaybepermittedonlyonanabuttingthoroughfareorcollectorstreetandshallprovidesolidgatingthesameheightastheadjoiningwall.(b) Nofencing,landscapingorothermaterialimpedimenttovisibilitymorethan2½feetabovecurblevelshallbecreatedormaintainedattheintersectionofanystreetinamobilehomepark,andanystreetprovidingaccesstoamobilehomeparkwithinrighttrianglesconstructedasfollows:theapexoftherightanglebeingtheintersectionoftheedgeoftheprivatedriveandthepublicright-of-way,onelegextendingintothemobilehomepark25feet,thesecondlegextending50feetalongthepublicright-of-waytowardtheoncomingtraffic,theendoftheselegsbeingconnectedbytheperipheralwall.Wherethereispedestrianorbicycleaccessfromwithinthemobilehomeparktoastreetatitsedgesbypathsoracrossyardsorotheropenspacewithoutabarriertoaccesstothestreet,nomaterialimpedimenttovisibilitymorethan2½feetabovecurblevelshallbecreatedormaintainedexceptasappropriatetothecircumstancesoftheparticularcase.(3) Vehicularcirculation.(a) Allotherstreetsshallbe36feetinwidth,curbtocurb,ifguestparkingisallowedononesideofthestreet;orshallbe28feetinwidth,curbtocurb,ifnoparkingisallowedonthestreet.(b) Cul-de-sacswithaminimum50-footturningradiusshallbeprovidedwherenecessaryforaccessorpublicsafety.(4) Internalparkroadways-Internalparkroadwaysandareasusedforaccessorparkingshallbedesigned,constructedandpavedinaccordancewithcitystandards.(5) Loadingareas-Loadingareasshallbeprovidedwherenecessaryforconvenientaccesstodeliveryvehicles,whichshallnotobstructthemaintraveledway.(6) Driveways-Adrivewaydesignedtoservethemobilehomelotsshallbeaminimumof15feetinwidth. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.12)(Ord.No.1477,1498)
(I) StreetNamesAndSpaceNumbers.(1) Thestreetnamesandhousenumbersofthemobilehomeparkshallbesubjecttoapprovalofthecity'sstreetnamingcommittee,andshallbeintegratedwiththoseofthesurroundingareaaccordingtothecity’sstreetnamingpolicy.(2) Eachmobilehomespaceshallbeuniformlyaddressedwithnumbersthatarevisiblefromtheparkstreetorserviceroad. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.13)(Ord.No.1477)
(J) Parking.
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page21of41 (1) Residentialoff-streetparkingshallbeprovidedataratiooftwospacesintandemforeachmobilehomepadandshallbecontiguoustoeachpad.Onespaceshallbecovered.(2) Additionalparkingspacesshallbeprovidedataratioofoneparkingspacetofivemobilehomespaces,andshallbelocatedwithincentralizedbaysnotmorethan150feetfromthemobilehomesserved.Thisconditionmaybemodifiedbythecommissiontoenhancethedesignofthepark.(3) Residentialparkingspacesshallbedesignedtoassurethataparkedvehiclewillnotencroachintothestreetorwalkwayarea.Wheretheparkingaccessisfromthefrontofthemobilehome,therequiredparkingareashallnotprojectclosertotheaccessstreetthanthefrontofthemobilehome.(4) Parkingshallbeprovidedadjacenttocommonrecreationalfacilitiesandthecommonadministrativeofficesataratioofatleastonespaceforeach15mobilehomelotscontainedinthepark. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.14)(Ord.No.1477,1498,2336)
(K) Walkways.(1) Pedestriancirculationshallbeprovidedbyasystemofwalkways.Awalkwayshalloriginatenearanindividualmobilehomelot,servicearea,parkingbayorstorageareaandshallleadtoacommonrecreationareaorservicefacility.(2) Walkwaysshallbeaminimumwidthoffourfeet.(3) Walkwaysshallnotinallcasesbeadjacenttointeriorstreets. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.15)(Ord.No.1477)
(L) BoundaryWall;BufferZones. Asix-foothighsolidmasonryorbrickwallshallbeconstructedalongallboundariesabuttingotherproperties.Adjacenttoanypublicstreetthereshallbeaten-footwidebufferzonelocatedbackofthepropertylineinfrontoftheaboverequiredwall.Thebufferzoneshallbelocatedadjacenttotheexteriorboundaries,betweenthepropertylineandtherequiredperimeterwall.ThebufferzoneshallbelandscapedasprovidedinSubsectionG. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.16)(Ord.No.1477)
(M)RecreationVehicleStorage;GeneralStorageLockers.(1) Inadditiontootherrequiredparkingwithinapark,centralizedstorageareasforrecreationvehiclesofalltypesshallbeprovidedwithaminimumofonestoragespaceforeachfourmobilehomespaces.(2) Storageareasshallhaveadrainedsurfaceusableundernormalseasonalweatherconditions.(3) Storageareasshallbescreenedfromviewbypermanentmasonrywallseightfeetinheight.(4) Ageneralstoragelockerwithaminimumof90cubicfeetcapacityshallbeprovidedoneachoccupiedmobilehomelot. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.17)(Ord.No.1477)
(N) COMMONLAUNDRYSERVICEFACILITIES.(1) Laundryfacilitiesequippedwithwashingmachinesanddryersshallbeprovidedinapermanentbuildingwhichiscentrallylocatedandaccessibletoalltenants.(2) Thelaundryfacilitiesshallincludeatleastonelavatoryandwaterclosetforeachsexlocatedindistinctlymarkedrooms.(3) Outsidedryingyards,ifprovidedwiththelaundryfacility,shallbescreenedwithasix-foothighdecorativewallconstructedwithmaterialsofthesametypeasotherwallsorfenceswithinthepark. 301
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page22of41 (4) Thelaundryfacilitybuildingshallbeconstructedofmaterialsthatcarryoutthegeneralthemeofotherpermanentbuildingsinthepark. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.18)(Ord.No.1477)
(O) ManagementOffice.(1) Eachmobilehomeparkshallmaintainamanagementoffice.Theofficeshallbeanintegralpartofthemainrecreationfacilityormanager'smobilehomeandshallnotbeinaseparatebuilding.Themanagementofficeshallhaveaccesstoalavatoryandwatercloset.(2) Thepersontowhomacitybusinesslicenseforamobilehomeparkisissuedshallprovideresident,full-timesupervisionatalltimestomaintaintheparkincompliancewiththisdivisionandtokeepitsfacilitiesingoodrepairandinacleanandsanitarycondition. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.19)(Ord.No.1477)
DIVISION3.R-2MULTIPLE-FAMILYZONERESERVED
DIVISION4.R-3GARDENAPARTMENTZONERESERVED
DIVISION5.R-4HIGHRISERESIDENTIALZONERESERVED
DIVISION6.MH-PDMOBILEHOMEPLANNEDDEVELOPMENTZONERESERVED DIVISION7.C-OCOMMERCIALOFFICEZONES
SEC.16-105.PURPOSE.

Thiszoneshallprovideadistrictforlow-profileprofessionalusessuitableforlocationabuttingresidentialusesandforhigh-riseofficesandrelatedusesinselectedlocations. (`64Code,Sec.34-57.68)(Ord.No.1036)
Thefollowingaredescriptionsofthepurposeandintentofeachoneofthecommercialzoningdistrictsinthecity.Allpermittedandconditionallypermittedusesshallbeconsistentwiththepurposeandintentoftherespectivezone. (A) C-O(CommercialOfficeZone).ThepurposeoftheC-Ozoneistoprovideadistrictforlow-profileprofessionalusessuitableforlocationabuttingresidentialusesandforofficesandrelatedusesinselectedlocations.(B) C-1(NeighborhoodShoppingCenterZone).ThepurposeoftheC-1zoneistoprovideadistrictofconvenienceshoppingandpersonalserviceslocatedprimarilytoservetheneighborhoodwithinwhichthedistrictislocatedandhavingdevelopmentstandardsandperformancestandardssuitableforlocationabuttingresidentialuses.(C) C-2(GeneralCommercialZone).ThepurposeoftheC-2zoneistoprovideadistrictforretailcentersandfree-standingcommercialalongarterialroads.Thiszoningdistrictalsoaccommodatesoffices,live/workandmixed-usecommercialandresidentialdevelopment.

SEC.16-106.PERMITREQUIREMENTSFORCOMMERCIALUSES.

Therequiredpermitforarespectivecommerciallanduseisindicatedinsection16-107,commerciallandusematrix.Thepermitrequirementsareasprovidedforinthischapterandasfurtherprovidedforbelow. 302
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page23of41 (A) ZoningClearance.Permittedusesaresubjecttotherequirementforapprovalofazoneclearanceinaccordancewiththischapter.ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessforazoningclearancearesetforthinArticleVII,Division1,ofthischapter.(B) SitePlanReview(SPR)permit.ASPRpermitmaybeusedfordevelopmentswherethestatehasmandatedthattheCity'sapprovalmustbeministerial.ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessforsiteplanreviewpermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division1A,ofthischapter.(C) DevelopmentDesignReview(DDR)permit.ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessfordevelopmentdesignreviewpermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division2,ofthischapter.(1) ADDRpermitisrequiredforallnewconstructionunlessaSpecialUsePermit,SPRorotherzoningpermitisrequiredunderthisChapter.ADDRpermitisalsorequiredforthereviewandapprovalofausewhichrequiresadministrativereviewtoensurecompliancewiththeprovisionsofthischapterandotherregulatoryrequirements.(2) Forthereviewofusesproposedtobelocatedinexistingstructures,theDirectormaydeterminethelevelofinformationandplansrequired.(D) SpecialUsePermit(SUP).ThepermitapplicationrequirementsandprocessforaSUParesetforthinArticleVII,Division3,ofthischapter.(E) Minormodifications.Whereaplanningpermitsuchasaspecialusepermit,planneddevelopmentpermit,developmentdesignreviewpermitorsiteplanreviewhasbeenpreviouslyapproved,theDirectormayelecttomodifythatexistingpermitinlieuofrequiringtheapplicationandapprovalofanewpermitforaproposedphysicalmodificationoruseclearance,providedsuchphysicalmodificationiswithintheparametersforminormodificationsprovidedforinthischapterorbyadministrativepolicy.TherequirementsandprocessforModificationstoaSpecialusepermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division4,ofthischapter.ModificationstoaSitePlanReviewpermitaresetforthinArticleVII,Division1A,ofthischapter.ModificationstoaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitareprocessedinthesamemannerastheoriginaldevelopmentDesignReviewpermitassetforthinArticleVII,Division2.(F) Specificplanpermitrequirements.Fordevelopmentinareaswithinadesignatedspecificplan,thespecificplanwillidentifytheprocessingrequirementsforuses. Wherethespecificplanissilentonauseorprocess,thefollowingtableidentifiesthepermitprocessingrequirements.

SEC.16-107.COMMERCIALLANDUSESBYZONE:COMMERCIALLANDUSEMATRIX Theallowablelandusesinthecommercialzoningdistrictsareidentifiedinthefollowingtable.

CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes Accessorybuildingsandusescustomarilyincidentaltoanyoftheprimarycommercialusewhenlocatedonthesamelot,subjecttotheapprovalofthedirector P P* P
AccessoryDwellingUnitwithAccessoryDwellingUnitclearanceonlotdeveloped P RefertoArticleV,Division13
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page24of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes withoneormorelegalprimarydwellingstructuresAccessorysignsaspermittedherein.Nofreestandingsignshallbepermitted P P* P
Adultdaycarefacilitiesservingnomorethan15adults

SUP SUP DDR
Adultdaycarefacilitiesservingmorethan15adults

SUP SUP
Adultmotels DDR DDR RefertoArticleV,Division1Antiquestore PAssistedlivingresidentialfacility SUP SUPBakeryordoughnutshopemployingnotmorethan5personsonpremises P* P
Bank PBarorcocktailloungeorrestaurantservingalcoholicbeverages SUP
Beautyshopsandbarbershops P P* PBedandBreakfastInn SUP RefertoArticleV,Division3Bicyclerepairshop,employingnotmorethan5personsonpremises P* P
Billiardorpoolhall PBirdstoreorpetshop PBlueprinting,photostating,andprinting PCandy,nut,confectionarystore P* PCannabisretail,providedthattheownerhasfirstobtainedacommercialcannabisbusinesspermit X SUP SUP RefertoArticleXVII,Chapter11
Carwash(nonmechanicalorself-service) P* PChildren'sdaycarefacilityservingnomorethan15children P P P
Children'sdaycarefacilityservingmorethan15children

SUP SUP
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page25of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes Churches SUP SUP Refertosection16-162(B)Cleaningandpressingestablishmentusingnoninflammableandnonexplosivecleaningfluid P
Commercialcondominiums SUP SeeSection 16-395Commercialrecreationaluses,includingbutnotlimitedtoaskatingrink,bowlingalley,miniaturegolf,kiddieride,amusementcenter,drivingrange,andsportsauditorium SUP
Commercialschool,includingbusinesscollege
P
Communitycarefacilitiesservingmorethan6persons
3 SUP
Congregatelivinghealthfacilitiesnomorethan15beds
3 DDR
Congregatelivinghealthfacilitiesmorethan15beds
3 SUP
Conservatoryofmusic PConveniencemarket P* PConveniencemarket,includingincidentalsalesofalcoholicbeveragesforconsumptionoffthepremises

SUP SUP
Conveniencestoresormini-marketswhichmaybothservepackagedalcoholicbeveragesanddispensegasoline SUP
Conventsservingnomorethan15persons SUPDepartmentstore PDrive-inanddrive-throughestablishments,includingdrive-inrestaurant,drive-throughormechanicalcarwashandfilmprocessingbooth SUP
Electricdistributionsubstation SUP PEmbroidery,sewingnotionsshop P* P 305
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page26of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes Emergencyshelters
3 forfamiliesortemporary
P RefertoSection16-504Emergencyshelters
3 permanent
SUP RefertoSection16-504Employmentagency PFarmworkemployeehousing 3 SUPFireandpolicestations PFirearmandammunitionsales SUP RefertoArticleV,Division19Furniturestore PGiftshop P* PGrocery,fruit,orvegetablestore P* PHealthspaormassageparlor,excludinganadultmassageparlor P SeeSection 16-336Home-findingagency P PHomeOccupationsincidentaltoaprimaryresidentialusewithahomeoccupationpermit P P P RefertoArticleV,Division6
Hospitalsandconvalescenthospitals SUP SUPHotelsandmotorhotels SUP SUPIcecreamshop P* PIcestoragehouseofnomorethan5toncapacity P
Interiordecoratingstore PLaboratories,whenincidentaltomedical,dental,andsimilaruses P P
LargefamilydaycarehomesincidentaltoaprimaryresidentialusethatthePlanningManagerfindstocomplywiththestandards P P P SeeSection 16-440
Laundryanddrycleaningestablishments P* PLibrary PLodge,fraternalorganizationnottoincludesaleofalcoholicbeverages P
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page27of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes Low-barrierNavigationCenter
3 SPR RefertoSection16-504Meatmarketsordelicatessenstore P* PMedicallaboratory PMixedUseMultifamilyResidential,Live/WorkandWork/Livehousing,upto18dwellingunitsperacre 3 SUP SeeSection16-109
MixedUseMultifamilyResidentialupto30dwellingunitsperacrewithgreaterthan15%floorareacommercialorofficespaceinAHPadditivezone 3 DDR SeeSection 16-420
Mobilehomesalesareaprovidedthatnorepairorreconditioningispermitted SUP
Mortuary SUP PMotorvehiclerepairincludingtune-up,carburetorshop,transmissionandradiatorrepair,electricalspecialty,frontendalignment,topandupholsteryshop,wheelbalancingandtheinstallationofbrakes,mufflersandtires,providedthatallrepairactivityandstorageofmaterialstakesplacewithinanenclosedbuilding SUP
MultifamilyresidentialusessubjecttoR-3zonedevelopmentstandards 3 SUP SeeSection16-109MultifamilyResidentialusesupto30dwellingunitsperacreonparcelsintheAHDadditivezone 3 SUP SeeSection 16-420
MultifamilyResidentialusesupto30dwellingunitsperacreonparcelsintheAHPadditivezone 3 SPR SeeSection 16-420
Musicorvocalinstruction PMusicstore PNewsstand,newspaperoffice PNursery,flowerorplants POff-streetparking P P 307
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page28of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes Officecondominiums SUP SUP SeeSection 16-395OtherusessimilarinnatureoroperationtopermittedorrelatedusesintheC-1zone SUP
Pawnshops SUPPharmaciesengagedprimarilyinsellingpharmaceuticalsandmedicalsupplies SUP P* P
Privateclubs,fraternities,sororities,andlodges,exceptthosethechiefactivityofwhichisaservicecustomarilycarriedonasabusiness

SUP SUP
Privateorparochialschools,exceptthoseofacorrectionalnatureorthoseintendedforthementallyhandicapped SUP
Professionalandbusinessoffices,includingmedical,dental,legal,engineering,architectural,insurance,realestate,andotherofficesnotengagedinsellinggoodsorproducts P P
PublicorPrivateparksandplaygrounds SUP SUP SUPPublicparkingarea PPublicschools,elementary,juniorhigh,highschool,colleges

SUP SUP SUP
Publicutilitystructure SUPR-3zonepermittedandrelateduses SUPRadioandtelevisionstoreandrepairshopincidentaltoretailsales P
Recreationalvehicleparknotincludingvehiclestorageortrailersover30feetinlength SUP
Residentialcarefacilitiesservingnomorethan15persons
3 DDR
Residentialcarefacility
3 SUP SUPResidentialstockcooperativesandcommunityapartments SUP SeeSection 16-395
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page29of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes Resort-vacationtimesharessubjecttoR-3zonedevelopmentstandards SUP SUP SeeSections 16-58 through 16-63Restaurant,generalorfastfood,notservingalcoholicbeverages P
Restaurant,generalpurpose,providedthat:Establishmentdoesnotservealcoholicbeveragesorofferentertainment;andEstablishmentdoesnotservefoodtopatronsintheirautomobilesorpermittake-outordeliveryoffoodotherthanasaclearlyincidentalorminorpartoftheoperation.

SUP SUP
Retailstoresorbusinessesnotinvolvinganykindofmanufacture,processing,ortreatmentofproductsotherthanasisclearlyincidentaltotheretailbusinessconductedonthepremises;andprovidedthat:notmorethan5personsareemployedinthemanufacture,processing,ortreatmentofproducts;andsuchoperationsorproductsarenotobjectionableduetonoise,odor,dust,smoke,vibrationorothersimilarcauses P
Saleofalcoholicbeveragesforconsumptionoff-site
SUP
Servicestations SUP* SUP SeeSection16-109Shoerepairstore P* PSingleRoomOccupancy 3 SUP SeeSection16-441Signs P P RefertoArticleIXSigns,non-accessory SUPSmallresidentialhealthorcarefacilitiesthatconformtocityordinancesrestricting P
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page30of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes buildingheights,setbacks,lotdimensions,placementofsignsandothermattersapplicabletodwellingsofthesametypeinthesamezone,andthatprovideservicestonomorethan6persons,ortonomorethan8childreninthecaseofasmallfamilydaycarehomeSoftdrinkfountain P* PStationerystore P* PStoragegarage PStudios(exceptmotionpicture) PSupportivehousing 3 SPRSwapmeet,providedthat:theuseiscarriedoutinabuildingofatleast10,000sq.ft.;thereisnooutdoordisplayofmerchandiseunlessallowedbyatemporaryusepermit;andtherearenosignsontheexteriorofthebuildingidentifyingindividualvendors SUP SeeSection 16-476
Swimclubs,tennisclubs,golfcourses,andsimilarusesincidentaltoaresidentialtractordevelopment SUP
Taxidermist PTelephoneexchange PTheater P SeeSection16-331Tradeschoolthatisnotobjectionableduetonoise,odor,orvibration P
Transitionalhousing
3 SUPVehiclesales,newandused,includingtrucksalesandincidentalautomotiveserviceandrepair SUP
Veterinaryhospitalsforsmallanimals,servingcommonhouseholdpets,providedthatnooutdoorkennelsarepermitted SUP
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page31of41 CommercialLandUseMatrix Key: Blank:NotAllowed X:ProhibitedUseP:PermittedUse SPR:SitePlanReview**SUP:SpecialUsePermit DDR:DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit **LandUse ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 1 C-2
2 Notes Weddingchapel PWirelessCommunicationsFacilities,stealth P P P RefertoArticleV,Division161 :Allstores,shopsorbusinessesinaC-1zoneshallberetailestablishmentssellingnewmerchandiseonly.Allshopssecondarytotheconveniencemarketshallbenolargerthan1,500squarefeetofgrossfloorareaunlessaspecialusepermitgrantsadditionalgrossfloorarea.Allsalesorstorageshallbeconductedwithinatotallyenclosedbuilding,exceptforservicestations.2 NootherusesshallbepermittedintheC-2zonewithouttheapprovaloftheCityCouncil.3 :Exceptthatsuchfacilitiesshallnotbepermittedintheairporthazardoverlayzone.*:PermittedintheC-1zoneprovidedsuchusesdonotsellalcoholicbeveragesforconsumptiononoroffthepremises.**ADevelopmentDesignReviewPermitisrequiredforallnewconstructionunlessaSpecialUsePermit,SitePlanRevieworotherzoningpermitisrequiredunderthisChapter.

SEC.16-108.DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS.

Thefollowingtablesetsforthdevelopmentstandardsforallofthecommercialzonedistrictsinthecity.Allpermittedandconditionallypermittedusesshallbeconsistentwiththepurposeandintentoftherespectivezone.

DevelopmentStandards Standard ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 C-2 Heightpermitted 15ft.* 20ft. 35ft.*Frontyardsetback 10ft. 10ft.;20ft.ifabutsaresidentialzone. 10ft.**
Interiorlotsideyardsetback
5ft.;1ft.increaseforeachadditionalstory.
10ft. 5ft.;nosetbackifabutsanotherC-2zonedlot.**Cornerlotsideyardsetback 10ft.;1ft.increaseforeachadditionalstory.
50%ofthefrontyardsetback.
5ft.;nosetbackifabutsanotherC-2zonedlot.**Reversecornerlotstreetside:sideyardsetbackrearingresidentialzone SameasFrontyardsetback 50%ofthefrontyardrequiredonthelotsintherearofsuchlot.

SameasFrontyardsetback
Rearyardsetback 10ft.;1ft.increaseforeachadditionalstory. 15ft. Nosetbackrequiredforbuildingslessthan16ft.;
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page32of41 DevelopmentStandards Standard ZoneDistrict C-O C-1 C-2 15ft.forbuildingsover16ft.;10ft.ifabutsapublicalley.***AdditionalheightmaybeallowedwithapprovalofaSUP.**Buildingsusedexclusivelyfordwellingpurposesshallcomplywiththefront,side,andrearyardregulationsoftheR-3zone.Buildingshavingcommercialusesonthelowerfloorandresidentialusesontheupperfloororfloorsshallcomplywiththefront,sideandrearyardregulationsoftheC-2zoneforcommercialfloorsandtheR-3zonefortheresidentialfloors.

SEC.16-109.SPECIALREQUIREMENTSSPECIFICTOC-O,C-1ANDC-2.

Thepurposeofthissectionistoprovideregulationsspecifictotherespectivecommercialzoningcategoriesasfollows. (A) C-OZone.
(1) ResidentialUsesProhibited,exceptasallowedperStateLaw.(a) Residentialusesshallnotbepermittedinthiszone,exceptasallowedperStateLaworexceptthatanyexistingdwellingmaybemaintainedandanynecessarystructuralalterationsthatarerequiredbylawmaybemadetoperpetuatesuchanonconforminguse.(b) Aspecialusepermitforamulti-storystructuremayapprovepenthousesoroneormorefloorsoflivingunitsinadditiontotheprofessionalusesorotherusespermittedbythisdivision. (`64Code,Sec.34-70.3)(Ord.No.1036)
(2) ConversionOfExistingStructuresProhibited. Existingdwellingsandotherresidentialstructuresshallnotbeconvertedtoprofessionaluse.Existinghotelsandmotelsshallnotbeconvertedtotimeshareuse. (`64Code,Sec.34-70.4)(Ord.No.1036,1959)
(3) IncidentalRetailandProfessionalServices. Retailcommercialusesshallnotbepermittedexceptthatwhereaspecialusepermitapplicationhasbeenfiledforamulti-storystructure,thespecialusepermitapprovalbodymayapproveretailuses,suchasrestaurantsandcoffeeshops,andpersonalservices,suchasbarbershops,intendedprimarilytoservetheoccupantsofthebuilding. (`64Code,Sec.34-70.5)(Ord.No.1036)
(4) CannabisUsesProhibited. Allcannabis-relatedusesareprohibitedintheC-OCommercialOfficeZone. (Ord.No.2929)
(B) C-1Zone.
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page33of41 (1) C-1BasicProvisions.Onlyoneneighborhoodshoppingcentermaybesozonedforeachneighborhoodspecifiedinthegeneralplan.Propertymaybezonedasaneighborhoodshoppingcenteronlywhenallofthefollowingstandardsaremet:(a) Thepropertyislocatedattheintersectionofthoroughfaresorattheintersectionofathoroughfareandacollectorstreet.(b) Theneighborhoodwithinwhichthepropertyissituatedcontainsaminimumof600residentsorisshownonadoptedcitymapstocontainthatnumberofdwellingunitsafterdevelopment.(c) Theproperty,whendevelopedasaneighborhoodshoppingcenter,shall:(i) Haveasamajortenant,aconveniencemarketorsimilaroutletfordailyshopping needs;(ii) Featurearchitectureofresidentialcharacterinconformancewiththeneighborhood;and(iii) Beinconformancewiththetrafficandcirculationrequirementsofthiscode.(`64Code,Sec.34-72) (Ord.No.1565) (2) C-1LotArea. Eachneighborhoodshoppingcentershallnormallyberectangularinshapewithanareaofapproximatelyoneacreandadepthofapproximately150feet. Innocaseshallaneighborhoodshoppingcenterhavelessthan21,780squarefeet(one-halfacre)ormorethan65,340squarefeet(oneandone-halfacre)includingthearea,ifany,devotedtoservicestationuse. Suchcentersshallhaveaminimumwidthof100feetandaminimumaveragedepthof135feet. (`64Code,Sec.34-77) (Ord.No.1565)
(3) C-1ProhibitedUses.ThefollowingusesshallnotbepermittedintheC-lzone:(a) Newresidentialuses,exceptasallowedperStateLaw.Existingresidentialusesshallbesubjecttotheprovisionsherein;(b) Conversionofdwellingstocommercialusesunlessaspecialusepermitisapprovedasprovidedinsections16-530through16-553;(c) Drive-inortake-outcafeorrestaurant;(d) Fooddelivery,cateringorfoodpickuportake-outestablishments;(e) Bars,cocktailloungesandthelike;(f) Liquorstores;(g) AdvertisingstructuresotherthanthosepermittedinarticleIXofthischapter. (`64Code,Sec.34-75)(Ord.No.1565,2929,2972)
(4) ServiceStationUse.ServicestationsarepermittedonapprovalofaSpecialUsePermit,providedtheservicestationislimitedtotheretailsaleofgasoline,oil,tiresandautomobileaccessories,lubricationservices,minorautomotiverepairsandthereplacementorinstallationofautomotiveaccessoriesprovidedthat:(a) Noservicestationshallhavemorethantwopumpislandsormorethansixpumps;(b) Noservicestationshallhavemorethantwolubricationhoistsandallsuchhoistsshallbelocatedwithinanenclosedstructure;and(c) Nosalesorrentalsoftrucks,trailers,cars,equipment,etc.,shallbepermitted. (5) NeighborhoodshoppingcenterDevelopmentStandards.(a) Aneighborhoodshoppingcentershallhaveazonewall,landscapingandon-sitelightingasrequiredbythischapter.(b) Eachneighborhoodshoppingcentershallnormallyberectangularinshapewithanareaofapproximatelyoneacreandadepthofapproximately150feet.Innocaseshallaneighborhoodshoppingcenterhavelessthan21,780 313
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page34of41 squarefeet(one-halfacre)ormorethan65,340squarefeet(oneandone-halfacre)includingthearea,ifany,devotedtoservicestationuse.Suchcentersshallhaveaminimumwidthof100feetandaminimumaveragedepthof135feet. (`64Code,Sec.34-78.3)(Ord.No.1565,2336)
(C) C-2Zone.
(1) YardRequirementsForDwellings.(a) Buildingsusedexclusivelyfordwellingpurposesshallcomplywiththefront,sideandrearyardregulationsoftheR-3zone.(b) Buildingshavingcommercialusesonthelowerfloorandresidentialusesontheupperfloororfloorsshallcomplywiththefront,sideandrearyardregulationsoftheC-2zoneforcommercialfloorsandtheR-3zonefortheresidentialfloors. (`64Code,Sec.34-85)(Ord.No.1409)
(2) OperatingStandardForSaleOrStorageOfUsedFabricItems. Operatorsofretailstoresthatsellpreviouslyowned,secondhandorusedmerchandise,shallthoroughlylaunderordry-cleansuchmerchandisethatismadeoffabric(suchascurtains,slipcoversandbedlinens)beforeofferingsuchmerchandiseforsaleorstoringsuchmerchandiseonthepremises.Onrequestofpolicedepartmentorcodeenforcementdivisionpersonnel,theoperatorofsuchastorewhohascompliedwiththisoperatingstandardshallsignastatementunderpenaltyofperjuryprovidingthefactsastohowandwhensuchcomplianceoccurred. (Ord.No.2626)
DIVISION8.C-1NEIGHBORHOODSHOPPINGCENTERZONERESERVED
DIVISION9.C-2GENERALCOMMERCIALZONERESERVED
DIVISION10. DOWNTOWNZONES
SEC.16-148.DowntownAllowedUses.

AllowedUses
Table16-148
Uses¹
DowntownZones
DTE DTE-O DTG DTCResidential
AssistedLiving,ResidentialCareFacility<6persons P P --- --- AssistedLiving,ResidentialCareFacility>6persons P P P
7 P
7 AccessoryDwellingUnit(ADU) P --- --- ---
Dwelling,multifamily P P P
7 P
7 314
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page35of41 Dwelling,single-familyattached P P --- ---
Dwelling,single-familydetached P P --- ---
Home-basedbusiness ⁴ P P P P
Farmworkeremployeehousing<6persons P P --- ---
Low-BarrierNavigationCenter P P P P
SingleRoomOccupancy --- --- C ---
SupportiveHousingandTransitionalHousing P P P
7 P
7 Work/live,Live-Work --- P P P
7 Agriculture-Related
CommercialGarden/Greenhouse(s)<3,000sqft --- P P P
CommercialGarden/Greenhouse(s)>3,000sqft --- P P P³
Farmworkeremployeehousing<12unitsor36beds --- P P P
Farmer'sMarket --- --- P P
ARTICLEIV.STANDARDSFORALLZONES
DIVISION1.GENERALREQUIREMENTS
SEC.16-300.ACCESSORYBUILDINGSONFRONTYARDONTHROUGHLOTS,IRREGULARLOTS,ANDLOTSWITHMULTIPLESTREETFRONTAGE. (A) TheCommunityDevelopmentDirector(“Director”)shallhavetheauthoritytodeterminethefrontlotlineonthroughlots,irregularlots,lotswithmultiplestreetfrontage,andlotswithoutastreetfrontage.Inanycasewhereathroughlothasadepthofnotmorethan150feet,accessorybuildingsnotexceedingonestoryand15feetinheightmaybelocatedinoneoftherequiredfrontyards,providedthateveryportionofsuchbuildingsisatleastfivefeetfromthenearestfrontlotline.

SEC.16-303.BUILDINGHEIGHTS.
(A) Zoneheightmaximumsandmeasurement–Exceptasprovidedinthissection,nobuildingshallbeerected,reconstructed,orstructurallyalteredtoexceedtheheightlimitestablishedforthezoneinwhichsuchbuildingislocated.Thebuildingheightshallbemeasuredfromthetopoftheaveragecurbelevationoftheadjacentprincipalpublicstreet.averagefinishedgradewithinfivefeetofthebuilding. (B) Publicorsemi-publicbuildings-Publiclyorsemi-publiclyownedorleasedbuildings,schools,hospitals,churches,orinstitutionsmayexceedtheheightlimitoftheindividualzonesanderectsuchbuildingstoaheightnottoexceedthelesserofsixstoriesor75feet,providedaspecialusepermitisobtained.Ingrantingspecialusepermit,therequired 315
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page36of41 front,sideandrearyardsshallbeincreasedanadditionalonefootforeachfourfeetofheightoverthepermitted35feetfortheproposedbuildingheightlimitoftheunderlyingzone. (C) Throughlots-Athroughlotisanoncornerlotwhichisadjacenttotwopublicstreetsandlocatedbetweentwoseparatelots.Onthroughlots,theheightofabuildingmaybemeasuredfromtheaveragecurbelevationofeitherstreet. (D) Topstructuresandfreestandingstructures-Penthousesorroofstructuresforthehousingofelevators,stairways,tanks,ventilatingfansorsimilarequipmentrequiredtooperateandmaintainthebuilding,andfireorparapetwalls,skylights,towers,flagpoles,chimneys,smokestacks,orsimilarstructuresrelatedtobuildingsandusesincommercialorindustrialzonestheunderlyingzonemaybeerectedabovetheheightlimitsprescribedinthiscode,butnopenthouseorroofstructure,oranyspaceabovetheheightlimitshallbeallowedforthepurposeofprovidingadditionalfloorspace.

SEC.16-333.PARKINGONRESIDENTIALPROPERTYVISIBLEFROMPUBLICSTREETS. (A) Nopersonshallparkorstoreavehicleonanyportionofresidentialpropertyvisiblefromapublicstreetunlessthevehicleisparkedonadriveway. (B) Forpurposesofthissection,thefollowingwordsandphrasesshallmean:
(1) DRIVEWAY-Asolidorcontinuousslabofconcreteorasphaltaminimumofthreeinchesthick;orothersurfaces,subjecttoapprovalbytheCommunityDevelopmentDirector,withandofdimensionscapableofencompassingtheexterioroutlineofanyvehicleparkedthereon;providedthataccesstosuchdrivewayisprovidedfromapublicright-of-waybyanauthorizedcurbcutorotherapprovedmeans.

ARTICLEV.SPECIFICUSEREQUIREMENTS
DIVISION10.OILDRILLINGDISTRICTSSINGLEROOMOCCUPANCY
SEC.16-441.INTENTANDPURPOSE
Single-roomoccupancy(SRO)unitscanprovideavaluableformofaffordableprivatehousingforindividualsandcanserveasanentrypointintothehousingmarketforextremelylow-incomepopulations,includingformerlyhomelesspersons,seniors,andthosewithdisabilities.Thepurposeofthissectionistoestablishdevelopmentandoperationalstandardsforsingle-roomoccupancyunits.

SEC.16-441.1APPLICABILITY
ThestandardscontainedinthissectionshallapplytoallSROunitswhereallowedbythezoningclassificationforaproperty. DevelopmentthatismadeupofallSROunits,withexceptionofamanager’sunit,isnotsubjecttotheAttachedDwellingUnitDevelopmentStandardsinSection16-361ofthisChapterbutshallbesubjecttotheAttachedDwellingUnitDesignStandardsinSection16-362.

SEC.16-441.2DEFINITIONS
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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page37of41 (A) AFFORDABLERENT-ThedefinitionsetforthinCal.HealthandSafetyCode,Section50053(b),inclusiveofreasonableutilityallowance,asdefinedinHealthandSafetyCode50053(b)(3)forlowerincomehouseholdswhosehouseholdincomeisnotgreaterthaneightypercent(80%)oftheVenturaCountyAreaMedianIncome(AMI),adjustedforfamilysize,asdefinedinCaliforniaHealthandSafetyCodeSection50079.5andrevisedannually.(B) LOWERINCOMEHOUSEHOLDS-Includesacutelylow-incomehouseholds,extremelylowerincomehouseholds,verylow-incomehouseholdsandlow-incomehouseholdswhosegrossincomesare80%orlessoftheareamedianincomefortheVenturaCountyMetropolitanStatisticalArea,adjustedforfamilysizeandrevisedannually,pursuanttoCaliforniaHealthandSafetyCodeSection50079.5and50105,asmaybeamended.(C) SINGLE-ROOMOCCUPANCY(SRO)-aresidentialfacilitycontainingsixormorehousingunitswhereeachhousingunitismadeupofasingleroomthatmayhaveindividualorsharedkitchenand/orbathroomfacilitiesandareoftenfurnished.Eachhousingunitisofferedonamonthlyrentalbasisorlonger.

SEC.16-441.3DEVELOPMENTANDOPERATIONSTANDARDS
(A) Occupancy. An SROunit shall be occupiedbynot morethan2people. Occupancyof single-roomoccupancyunitsmayberestrictedtoseniorsorbeavailabletopersonsofallages.(B) Tenancy. TenancyofSROunitsshallbeofferedforaminimumof30daysorlonger.(C) On-siteManagement. AnSROfacilitywith16or moreunits shall haveanonsitemanager. AnSROfacilitywithless than 16 units shall provide a management office either on-site or off-site. The manager shall be accessible toresidents, lawenforcement personnel, andanyother individuals whoneedtoestablishcommunicationuponor aboutthepremises. Themanager alsoshall havetheauthoritytoexercisecontrol over thepremisestoensurethattheuseofthepremises does not result inlittering, nuisanceactivities, noise, or other activitiesthatadverselyimpactsurroundingproperties. Cleaning services shall be provided for common areas, common bathrooms, community kitchen, laundryfacilities,andcommonhallways.(D) Management Plan. AManagement Planshall besubmittedwiththerequiredspecial usepermit applicationforanSROfacilityandshall beapprovedbythePlanningCommission, or CityCouncil uponappeal. TheManagementPlanmust address management andoperationof thefacility, rental procedures, safetyandsecurityofresidentsandbuildingmaintenance.(E) MinimumSize. AnSROunit shall beat least 150squarefeet infloor area,excludingclosetandrestroomareas.Noindividualunitmayexceed400squarefeet,exceptforthemanager’sunit(s).(F) Density-SROresidentialdensityshallbesubjecttothedensitystandardspermittedintheunderlyingzone.(G) Entrances. All single-roomoccupancyunitsshallbeindependentlyaccessiblefromasinglemainentry,excludingemergencyandotherservicesupportexits.(H) CookingFacilities.Cookingfacilitiesshallbeprovidedeitherinindividualunitsorinacommunitykitchen.Wherecookingis inindividual single-roomoccupancyunits, eachunit shall haveasinkwithhotandcoldwater,acounterwithdedicated electrical outlets and a microwave oven or properly engineered cook top unit pursuant to Building Coderequirements,andarefrigerator.(I) RestroomFacilities. An SROunit may containpartial or full restroomfacilities. Apartial restroomfacilityshallhave at least atoilet andsink. Afull restroomfacilityshall haveatoilet, sink, andbathtub, shower, or bathtub/showercombination. If afull bathroomfacilityisnotprovidedineachSROunit,commonbathroomfacilitiesshallbeprovidedinaccordancewiththeCaliforniaBuildingCodeforcongregateresidenceswithatleastonefullbathroomperfloorandonefullbathroomperfourunits.(J) Closet. Each SROunit shall have aseparateenclosedall-weather closet. Thecloset shall beat least 120cubicfeetwithaminimumfour-foothorizontaldimensionalongoneplane.(K) Common Interior Area. Four square feet of usable common interior spaceper housingunit shall beprovided,excluding janitorial storage, laundry facilities, common hallways and storage (including bicycle storage). At least 200 317
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page38of41 square feet of common interior space shall be provided as a groundfloor entryareathat provides acentral focus fortenantsocialinteractionandmeetings.(L) LaundryFacilities. Whenlaundryfacilitiesarenotprovidedwithintheunits,laundryfacilitiesshallbeprovidedinaseparateroomattheratioofonewasherandonedryerforeveryten(10)units,withatleastonewasherandonedryerperfloor.(M) Parking. Except for projects that allowonlysenior citizens as definedinCal.CivilCode,Section51.3, Off-streetparkingshallbeprovidedpursuanttotheSROparkingrequirementidentifiedunderSection16-622ofthisChapter.(N) Affordability. All housingunits shall berentedatanaffordablerenttoverylow-incomehouseholds,exceptforamanager’sunit.(O) Existing Structures: An existing structuremaybeconvertedtoanSROfacility, consistent withtheprovisions ofthisSectionandCaliforniabuildingcodeforcongregateresidences.

ARTICLEX.OFF-STREETPARKING
DIVISION2.PARKINGSPACEANDLOADINGREQUIREMENTS
SEC.16-622.SCHEDULEOFVEHICLEOFF-STREETPARKINGREQUIREMENTS. (F) Thefollowingtableliststheminimumoff-streetparkingrequirementsforthecity.

Uses MinimumOff-StreetParkingRequirements Notes
Residential:SeniorCitizenHousingDevelopment: IndependentLivingforseniorcitizensasdefinedinCal.CivilCode51.11 Onespaceperunit,Onevisitorspaceper5units,andOnespaceforeachemployeeon-siteatpeakstaffingIndependentLivingforseniorcitizensasdefinedinCal.CivilCode51.11,wherefacilityprovidesresidentswithtransportationformedical,retailandsocialpurposesorislocatedwithin½mileofamajortransitstop

0.5spaceforeachunit,Onevisitorspaceper5units,Onespaceforeachemployeeon-siteatpeakstaffing,andOneshuttlevanparkingspace Smallresidentialhealthorcarefacility,boardandcarehomewithservinguptosixpersons Seeapplicableparkingrequirementforsingle-familyormultifamilyresidence ResidentialCarefacilityorAssistedlivingresidentialfacilitywhereunitsdonotincludeindividualkitchens,andfacilityprovidesresidentswithtransportationformedical,retailandsocialpurposes Onespaceforeverytwounitsplusoneshuttlevanparkingspace.Onevisitorspaceper5units,Onespaceforeachemployeeon-siteatpeakstaffing,andOneshuttlevanparkingspace 318
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page39of41 Congregatelivinghealthfacility,Convalescenthome,Nursinghomes,MemoryCare,orskillednursingfacilities Onevisitorspaceperthreetenbedsfornursingandconvalescenthomeswhichdonotcontainseparatelivingquarterscontainingindividualkitchens,plusonespaceforeverytwoemployeesrequiredonlargestshift.,Onespaceforeachemployeeon-siteatpeakstaffing,andOneshuttlevanparkingspaceSpecial Housing:EmergencyShelter,permanentorLow-BarrierNavigationCenter Oneoff-streetspacefortheon-sitemanager SeeSection16-504 Groupquartersstylefacility Oneoff-streetspaceforeveryfoursixfarmworkers.Onespaceforeveryfourfacilityemployees,uptofourmaximum.

Theofficialbuildingoccupancyloadshallbeusedtodeterminethenumberoffarmworkerspermitted.Singleandmulti-familyhousingunits Thesameasrequiredelsewhereinthistable
Single-RoomOccupancy Oneoff-streetspacepertwounitsandoneeasilyaccessiblelong-termbicyclestoragespaceperunit.

Withtheexceptionofonemanager’sspace,Off-streetvehicleparkingisnotrequiredwhenthedevelopmentislocatedwithinone-halfmilewalkingdistanceofpublictransit,includingtransitstationsandbusstops; SeeSeniorCitizenHousingDevelopmentparkingrequirementsforprojectsthatallowonlyseniorcitizensasdefinedinCal.CivilCodeSection51.3.

SeeSection16-441
RefertoOxnardBicycle&PedestrianFacilitiesMasterPlanforlong-termbicyclestorage SupportiveHousingorTransitionalHousing
Seeapplicableparkingrequirementforsingle-familyormultifamilyresidence Section2. If anysection,sentence,clauseorphraseofthisOrdinanceisdeterminedtobeinvalid,illegalorunconstitutionalbya decisionororderofanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction,thendecisionorordershallnotaffectthevalidityandenforceabilityoftheremainingportionsofthisOrdinance.TheCityCouncildeclaresthatitwouldhavepassedandadoptedthisOrdinance,andeachsection,sentence,subsection,clause,phrase,partorportionthereof,regardlessofthefactthatanyoneormoresections,sentences,subsections,clauses,phrases,bedeclaredinvalidorunconstitutional. 319
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page40of41 Section3. CumulativeOrdinance.NothinginthisOrdinanceshallbeinterpretedtoallowanylandusewhichisnotexpresslylistedaspermittedorconditionallypermittedwithintheCity’sZoningCode.

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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[StreamlineResidentialandCommercialZoning,Farmworker, Supportive,LBNC,SRO,andResidentialCareAmendment]Page41of41 PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis______dayof_________________bythefollowingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFOXNARD
ORDINANCENO.

AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THECITYOF OXNARDAMENDINGCHAPTER16 (ZONING)OF THEOXNARDCITYCODE(OCC)§16-501REASONABLEACCOMMODATION, RELATEDTO IMPLEMENTATIONOF THE 2021-2029HOUSINGELEMENT. FILEDBY CITYOF OXNARD,COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, 214SOUTHCSTREET, OXNARD,CA,93030.

WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardhasconsideredZoneTextAmendment(ZTA)PZNo.23-580-03,filedbytheCityofOxnardCommunityDevelopmentDepartment,toamendChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC).TheproposedmodificationistoupdatetheReasonableAccommodationfindingsinOCCSection16-501toonlyincludeobjectivestandardscomplywiththeFairHousingAct; and WHEREAS,on October25,2022theStateof CaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopment(HCD)certifiedtheCityofOxnard2021-2029HousingElement.Programs6,9,22,27and32ofthe2021-2029HousingElementrequiretheCityupdateChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC)by2023tocomplywithstatelawson ADUparking,DensityBonus,SupportiveHousing,EmergencyShelters,Low-BarrierNavigationCenters,SingleRoomOccupancy, FarmworkerHousing,ResidentialCareFacilities,ReasonableAccommodation;andotherordinancemodificationstostreamline,clarifyandsimplifypermittingrequirementstocomplywithStateregulatoryrequirementsandlaws; and WHEREAS,onSeptember7,2023thePlanningCommissionheldapublichearingontheamendmentstoChapter16oftheOCCtoimplementZoningTextAmendments(ZTA)stipulatedintheadoptedAmended2021-2029HousingElementPrograms6,9,22,27and32andadopteda ResolutionrecommendingthattheCityCouncilapprovePlanning&ZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment);and WHEREAS,onNovember7,2023, theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardconducteda dulynoticedpublichearingtoconsiderPlanningandZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)inaccordancewiththeOCC,and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilreceivedwrittenandverbalcommentsfromthepublic;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilfindstheproposedZoningTextAmendmentisinthepublicinterestandgeneralwelfarebycomplyingwithStatelaw, andencouragingtheprivateandpublicsectorstoproduceaffordablehousingthatmeetstheneedsofspecialneeds,extremelylow-,verylow-and-lowincomepersons..TherearenochangesrecommendedundertheproposedZTAthatwouldreduceorcompromiseexistingstandardsthatprotectthehealth,safetyorgeneralwelfareoftheCity;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAdoesnotinvolveanydirectphysicalchangestotheenvironment.Therearenochangesinlandformsoranintensificationoflandusesasa partoftheproposedZTA andallpublicservicesforexistinglanduseswillremainas-is,withnochangesandnodiminishmentofserviceorsafety;and 322
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ReasonableAccommodationAmendment]Page2of5 WHEREAS,theproposedZTAtoChapter16oftheOCCwouldestablishspecificprovisionsconsistentwiththeactionitemsandpolicydirectivesinthe2030GeneralPlan;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncildeterminedthatthisactionisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)GuidelinesSections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)as thisZTA is a regulatoryactionwhichwillnotresultindirectorreasonablyforeseeableindirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandwhenitcanbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityinquestionmayhaveasignificanteffectontheenvironmentarenotsubjecttoCEQA;and WHEREAS,itisinthepublicinterest,consistentwiththe2030GeneralPlan.

NOW, THEREFORE,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnarddoesordainasfollows:

Section1.OxnardCityCodeChapter16,ArticleV, Division17entitled“ReasonableAccommodation”,Section16-501isamendedtoreadasfollows(Onlyunderlinedportionsaretobeadded):

ARTICLEV.SPECIFICUSEREQUIREMENTS
DIVISION17.REASONABLEACCOMMODATION
SEC.16-501.5.FINDINGSANDDECISION.
(A) Writtenfindings-Theapplicantshallbenotifiedofthedecisionwhethertoapprove,conditionallyapprove,modifyordenytherequestforreasonableaccommodationthroughawrittendetermination.ThewrittendeterminationshallbeconsistentwiththeActsandshallbebasedonthefollowingfindings,allofwhicharerequiredforapproval:
(1) TheaccommodationisrequestedbyoronthebehalfofoneormorepersonswithadisabilityprotectedundertheActs. (2) Theaccommodationisnecessarytoprovideoneormorepersonswithadisabilityanequalopportunitytouseandenjoyadwellingunit. (3) Theaccommodationwillnotimposeanunduefinancialoradministrativeburdenonthecity. (4) Theaccommodationwillnotresultinafundamentalalterationinthenatureofacityprogramorlaw,includingbutnotlimitedtolanduseandzoning. (5) Theaccommodationwillnotresultinadirectthreattothehealthandsafetyofotherpersonsorphysicaldamagetothepropertyofothers. (B) Considerations-Thedirectororplanningcommissionmayconsider,butarenotlimitedto,thefollowingfactorsindeterminingwhethertherequestedaccommodationisreasonablynecessarytoprovideoneormorepersonswithadisabilityanequalopportunitytouseandenjoyadwellingunitorwouldresultinafundamentalalterationinthenatureofthecity’szoningprogram:
(1) Whetherthereasonableaccommodationisbeingprovidedprimarilytobenefitoneormorepersonswithadisability. (2) Whetherthereasonableaccommodationisnecessaryfortherapeuticbenefittotheperson(s)withadisability. (3) Whethertheaccommodationwouldresultinasubstantialincreaseintrafficorinsufficientparking. 323
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ReasonableAccommodationAmendment]Page3of5 (4) Whethergrantingtherequestedaccommodationwouldsubstantiallyundermineanyexpresspurposeofeitherthecity’sgeneralplanoranapplicablespecificplan. (5) Whethertherequestedaccommodationwouldsignificantlydepriveanyneighboringpropertyownersoftheuseandenjoymentoftheirownproperties. (6) Whethertherearepreferableand/orfeasiblealternativestotherequestedaccommodationthatmayprovideanequivalentlevelofbenefit. (C) Conditionsofapproval-Ingrantingarequestforreasonableaccommodation,thedirectororplanningcommissionmayimposeanyconditionsofapprovaldeemedreasonableandnecessarytoensurethatthereasonableaccommodationwouldcomplywiththefindingsrequiredbysubsection(A).Conditionsofapprovalforareasonableaccommodationrequestmay,whereappropriate,provideforanyorallofthefollowing:
(1) Inspectionoftheaffectedpremisesbythecitytoverifycompliancewiththisdivisionandanyconditionsofapproval; (2) Removalofthepermittedimprovementsbytheapplicantwhereremovalwouldnotconstituteanunreasonablefinancialburden,iftheneedforwhichtheaccommodationwasgrantednolongerexists;and (3) Timelimitsand/orexpirationoftheapprovaliftheneedforwhichtheaccommodationwasgrantednolongerexists. (Ord.No.2848,2926)
Section2. If anysection,sentence,clauseorphraseofthisOrdinanceisdeterminedtobeinvalid,illegalorunconstitutionalbya decisionororderofanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction,thendecisionorordershallnotaffectthevalidityandenforceabilityoftheremainingportionsofthisOrdinance.TheCityCouncildeclaresthatitwouldhavepassedandadoptedthisOrdinance,andeachsection,sentence,subsection,clause,phrase,partorportionthereof,regardlessofthefactthatanyoneormoresections,sentences,subsections,clauses,phrases,bedeclaredinvalidorunconstitutional.

Section3. CumulativeOrdinance.NothinginthisOrdinanceshallbeinterpretedtoallowanylandusewhichisnotexpresslylistedaspermittedorconditionallypermittedwithintheCity’sZoningCode.

Section6.TheCityClerkshallcertifyastotheadoptionofthisOrdinanceandshallcausesummarythereoftobepublishedwithinfifteencalendar(15)daysoftheadoptionandshallpostacertifiedcopyofthisOrdinance,includingforandagainstthesame,intheofficeoftheCityClerk,inaccordancewithGovernmentCodeSection 324
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ReasonableAccommodationAmendment]Page4of5 36933.OrdinanceNo.______wasfirstreadonNovember7,2023,andfinallyadoptedon______,tobecomeeffectivethirty(30)daysthereafter.

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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ReasonableAccommodationAmendment]Page5of5 PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis______dayof_________________bythefollowingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:
______________________________________JohnZaragoza,Mayor ATTEST:
______________________________________RoseChaparro,CityClerk APPROVEDASTOFORM:
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ATTACHMENT12DEVELOPMENTDESIGNREVIEW, SPECIALUSEPERMITEXPIRATIONS,MAJORANDMINORMODIFICATIONS

CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFOXNARD
ORDINANCENO.

AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THECITYOF OXNARDAMENDINGCHAPTER16 (ZONING)OF THEOXNARDCITYCODE(OCC),§16-525DEVELOPMENTDESIGNREVIEWPERMIT, 16-553SPECIALUSEPERMITEXPIRATION,16-560MINORMODIFICATIONTO SPECIALUSEPERMITSAND§16-561MAJORMODIFICATIONSTO SPECIALUSEPERMITS;RELATEDTOIMPLEMENTATIONOFTHE2021-2029HOUSINGELEMENT. FILEDBY CITYOF OXNARD,COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, 214SOUTHCSTREET, OXNARD,CA,93030.

WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardhasconsideredZoneTextAmendment(ZTA)PZNo.23-580-03,filedbytheCityofOxnardCommunityDevelopmentDepartment,toamendChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC);and WHEREAS,theproposedamendmentwillupdatetheDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitproceduresinOCCSection16-525tocodifytheexistingDDRprocessandprovidegreatercertaintyandtransparencyforthedevelopmentcommunity, therebyreducinga barriertodevelopment.Nochangestotheexistingprocedureareproposed;and WHEREAS,theproposedamendmentwillupdatetheSpecialUsePermitexpirationprovisionsfromoneyearto 36monthstoremovea potentialbarriertoconstruction,asoneyearisnotsufficientforaffordableprojectstoobtainfunding.TheproposedtextmirrorstheexpirationtextfortheSitePlanReviewpermit;and.

WHEREAS,theproposedamendmentwillexpanduponthelimitedexistingtextinSections16-560and16-561tocodifytheexistingprocessandfindingsforMinorandMajorModifications.Thisrevisionillprovidegreaterclarity, certaintyandtransparencyforthedevelopmentcommunity, therebyreducinga barriertodevelopment; WHEREAS,on October25,2022theStateof CaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopment(HCD)certifiedtheCityofOxnard2021-2029HousingElement.Programs6,9,22,27and32ofthe2021-2029HousingElementrequiretheCityupdateChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC)by2023tocomplywithstatelawson ADUparking,DensityBonus,SupportiveHousing,EmergencyShelters,Low-BarrierNavigationCenters,SingleRoomOccupancy, FarmworkerHousing,ResidentialCareFacilities,ReasonableAccommodation;andotherordinancemodificationstostreamline,clarifyandsimplifypermittingrequirementstocomplywithStateregulatoryrequirementsandlaws; and WHEREAS,onSeptember7,2023thePlanningCommissionheldapublichearingontheamendmentstoChapter16oftheOCCtoimplementZoningTextAmendments(ZTA)stipulatedintheadoptedAmended2021-2029HousingElementPrograms6,9,22,27and32andadopteda ResolutionrecommendingthattheCityCouncilapprovePlanning&ZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment);and 327
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WHEREAS,onNovember7,2023, theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardconducteda dulynoticedpublichearingtoconsiderPlanningandZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)inaccordancewiththeOCC,and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilreceivedwrittenandverbalcommentsfromthepublic;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilfindstheproposedZoningTextAmendmentisinthepublicinterestandgeneralwelfarebycomplyingwithStatelaw, andencouragingtheprivateandpublicsectorstoproducespecialneeds,extremelylow-,verylow-and-low, moderateand-abovemoderateincomepersons. TherearenochangesrecommendedundertheproposedZTAthatwouldreduceorcompromiseexistingstandardsthatprotectthehealth,safetyorgeneralwelfareoftheCity;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAdoesnotinvolveanydirectphysicalchangestotheenvironment.Therearenochangesinlandformsoranintensificationoflandusesasa partoftheproposedZTA andallpublicservicesforexistinglanduseswillremainas-is,withnochangesandnodiminishmentofserviceorsafety;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAtoChapter16oftheOCCwouldestablishspecificprovisionsconsistentwiththeactionitemsandpolicydirectivesinthe2030GeneralPlan;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncildeterminedthatthisactionisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)GuidelinesSections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)as thisZTA is a regulatoryactionwhichwillnotresultindirectorreasonablyforeseeableindirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandwhenitcanbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityinquestionmayhaveasignificanteffectontheenvironmentarenotsubjecttoCEQA;and WHEREAS,itisinthepublicinterest,consistentwiththe2030GeneralPlan.

NOW, THEREFORE,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnarddoesordainasfollows:

Section1. OxnardCityCodeChapter16,ArticleIV, Divisions2 through4 entitled“DevelopmentDesignReviewPermit”,“SpecialUsePermit”and“ModificationstoSpecialUsePermits”areamendedtoreadasfollows(Onlyunderlinedportionsaretobeadded):

ARTICLEVII.PERMITPROCEDURES
DIVISION2.DEVELOPMENTDESIGNREVIEWPERMIT
SEC.16-525. WHENREQUIRED;PROCEDURES. PURPOSEANDAPPLICABILITY. (A) Thisdivisionestablishestheproceduresforconductinganadministrative-leveldiscretionaryreviewofcertaindevelopmentapplications,asidentifiedinthischapter.ThisprocessrequirestheDirectortoverifythatcertainneworexpandeduses,activities,structures,ordevelopmentoflandcomplieswithallapplicablepolicies,ordinances,and/orregulationsoftheCity. (B) PriortotheissuanceofbuildingpermitsforbuildingsorstructuresforusesforwhichthischapterdoesnotrequireaSpecialUsePermitorotherzoningpermit,anapplicationforanadministrativeDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitshallbefiledwiththeDirector. 328
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Uponreviewoftheapplication,thedirectorshallapprove,conditionallyapproveordenytheapplicationwithinthetimeperiodandinaccordancewithanyproceduresprescribedbyStatelaw. (B) Thedecisionofthedirectormaybeappealedtothecommissionwithintendaysafterthedateofthedirector'sdecision. (`64Code,Sec.34-105.7)(Ord.No.2101) SEC.16-525.1.REVIEWAUTHORITY.
(A) TheCommunityDevelopmentDirector(“Director”)isthereviewauthorityforanapplicationthatrequiresaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermit.TheDirectormayapprove,conditionallyapprove,ordenytheapplication.TheDirectormayreferanapplicationtoanotherreviewauthorityforadecisionontheDevelopmentDesignReviewpermit. (B) WhereaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitisprocessedconcurrentlywithadiscretionarypermitthatrequiresapprovalbythePlanningCommissionorCityCouncil,thereviewauthoritywithjurisdictionoversuchdiscretionarypermitshallalsohavereviewauthorityovertheDevelopmentDesignReviewpermit.

SEC.16-525.2.PROCEDUREFORDEVELOPMENTDESIGNREVIEW.
(A) WheneverthischapterprovidesthataparticularuseordevelopmentmaybepermittedbyDevelopmentDesignReviewpermit,anapplicationforaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitshallbedeterminedasprovidedinthisarticle. (B) AnapplicationforaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitmaybefiledby: (1) Theowner(s)ofthesubjectproperty; (2) Anauthorizedagentrepresentingthepropertyowner(s);or (3) TheCity. (C) EachapplicationforaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitormodificationtoaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitmustbefiledwiththeDirectoronacityapplicationform,togetherwithrequiredfeesand/ordeposits,andallotherinformationandmaterialsasidentifiedinthecity'ssubmittalchecklist.Thecitymayaskanapplicanttoclarify,orprovideadditionalmaterialstoaddressquestionsorconcernsduringthereviewprocess.TheDirectorshallnotacceptanapplicationunlessitisaccompaniedbytheapplicationfeesetbyresolutionoftheCityCouncil. (D)TheDirectorordesigneeshallrevieweachapplicationforcompletenessandaccuracybeforeitisacceptedasbeingcompleteforprocessing.Inadditiontotherequirementsofthischapter,eachapplicationisrequiredtobeincompliancewiththerequirementoftheFAAAirportHazardOverlayandtherequirementsoftheVenturaCountyCulturalHeritageBoard. (E) TheapplicationshallbereviewedbytheDevelopmentAdvisoryCommittee(DAC)forconsistencywithapplicableregulationsandstandards. (F) Theapplicantshallbeinformedinwritingwithin30calendardaysofapplicationsubmittalorasrequiredbytheGovernmentCode,thateithertheapplicationiscompleteandhasbeenacceptedforprocessing,orthattheapplicationisincompleteandthatadditionalinformation,specifiedinwriting,shallbeprovidedbeforeitcanbeacceptedforprocessing. (G) Iftheapplicantdoesnotcompletetheirapplicationwithin90daysafternotificationthattheapplicationisincomplete,theapplicationshallbedeemedwithdrawn,unlessawrittenrequestforextensionisfiledbytheapplicantandgrantedforgoodcausebytheDirectorforaperiodnottoexceedanadditional90days.Ifanextensionisnotgranted,oriftheextensionexpires,theapplicationshallbeconsideredwithdrawn.Acourtesyletterfromthecityshould 329
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besenttotheapplicantdocumentingthewithdrawal.Anewapplication,includingfees,plans,exhibits,andothermaterialsthatwillberequiredtocommenceprocessingofanydevelopmentprojectonthesameproperty.

SEC.16-525.3.PUBLICWORKSHOPONAPPLICATION.
(A) TheapplicationforaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitonparcelslocatedinoradjacenttoestablishedNeighborhoodPlanningAreasshallbepresentedtothegeneralpublicatacommunityworkshopconductedbythePlanningDivisionpriortoapublichearingontheproposedproject.Theworkshopisintendedtoprovidetheapplicantwiththeopportunitytopresenttheproposeddevelopmenttonearbypropertyownersandtoallowresidentstheopportunitytoaskquestionsandprovideinputdirectlytotheapplicant.

SEC.16-525.4.HEARINGONAPPLICATION.
(A) AllapplicationsforDevelopmentDesignReview permitshallbeheardbytheDirectorduringapublichearing. NoticeofthehearingshallbegivenbytheDirectorordesigneepursuanttoCal.Gov'tCode,Section65091. ThedateofthehearingontheapplicationshallbesetwithinthetimeprovidedbyStatelaw. (B) Ifforanyreason,anyhearingcannotbecompletedonthedaysetthereof,theDirectormaycontinuethehearingbypubliclyannouncingthetimeandplacetowhichthehearingiscontinued.Nootherformofnoticeofsuchcontinuanceshallberequired.

SEC.16-525.5.REQUIREDFINDINGS.

TheReviewAuthoritymustmakethefollowingfindings:
(A) Thedevelopmentisconsistentwiththeapplicablegeneralplanpoliciesandisinconformancewithapplicablezoningregulationscontainedinthischapterandotheradoptedstandards. (B) Thereareadequateinfrastructureandpublicservicesavailabletoservetheproposeddevelopment,includingsewage,water,fireandpoliceprotection,stormdrainagefacilities,roadway,sidewalksandlegalaccesstothelot. (C) Theproposeddevelopmentisonalegallycreatedlot.
(D) Thesiteisadequateinsizeandshapetoaccommodatetheyards,walls,fences,parkingandloadingfacilities,landscapinganditemswhichmayberequiredbySection16-525.6.

SEC.16-525.6.CONDITIONS.

TheconditionsimposedonaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitmayinvolveanyfactorsaffectingtheestablishment,operationormaintenanceoftherequesteduse,including,butnotlimitedto:
(A) Specialyards,openspacesandbufferareas;
(B) Fencesandwalls;
(C) Trafficcirculationandparkingfacilities,includingvehicularingressandegressandthesurfacingandlightingofparkingareastospecifiedstandards; (D) Streetandalleydedicationsandimprovements,includingsidewalks,curbsandgutters; (E) Watersupply,fireprotection,sewerageserviceandstormdrainagefacilities; (F) Landscapingandmaintenanceofgrounds;
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(G) Regulationofnuisancefactorssuchasnoise,vibrations,smoke,dust,dirt,odors,gases,noxiousmatter,heat,glare,electromagneticdisturbancesandradiation; (H) Regulationofoperatinghoursforactivitiesaffectingnormalneighborhoodschedulesandfunctions; (I) Regulationofsignsandoutdooradvertising;
(J) Aspecifiedperiodlimitingthetimeinwhichdevelopmentmaybegin; (K) Provisionforabondorothersuretythattheproposedspecialusewillberemovedonorbeforeaspecialdate; (L) Heightlimitationstoprotectthecharacterandintegrityofabuttingparcelsorthegeneralwelfare,providedthemaximumdensityallowedforresidentialdevelopmentscanstillbeachieved;and (N) SuchotherconditionsaswillmakepossiblethedevelopmentoftheproposeddevelopmentinanorderlyandefficientmannerandingeneralaccordancewiththeintentofthischapterandincompliancewithStateLaw.

SEC.16-525.7.NOTICETOAPPLICANT.
(A) Notlaterthan10daysfollowingthedayaresolutionofdecisionisadoptedordenied,theDirectorordesigneeshallsendnotificationofthedecisiontotheapplicantattheaddressappearingontheapplicationorsuchotheraddressasisdesignatedinwritingbytheapplicant. Notificationshallincludeacopyoftheresolutionofapprovalordenial,andanyconditionsimposedonthepermit,ifgranted. (B) WithsuchnotificationtheDirectorshallprovideacopyofSection16-525.9,settingforththeprocedureforanapplicanttoappealthedecision.

SEC.16-525.8.EFFECTIVEDATEOFRESOLUTION.
(A) AresolutiongrantingordenyinganapplicationforaDevelopmentDesignReview permitormodifyingorrevokingaDevelopmentDesignReview permitordenyinganapplicationformodificationorrevocationofaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitiseffectiveaftertheappealperiodidentifiedinthisDivisionhaspassed.

SEC.16-525.9EXPIRATIONDATEANDEXTENSION.
(A) ADevelopmentDesignReviewpermitshallexpire36monthsfromthedateofissuanceiftheuse,building,structure,orotherimprovementsforwhichthepermithasbeenissuedhasnotbeenestablishedorcommencedincompliancewiththeissuedpermitorunlessatimeextensionisapproved.Iftheapprovedapplicationisnotusedwithinthetimelimit,theapprovalbecomesnullandvoid. (B) NotwithstandingSubsection(A),above,whereanapplication,includingrequiredfees,requestinganextensionistimelyfiledpriortosuchexpirationdate,theDirectormayapproveaone-timeextensionofthetimelimitinSubsection(A),above,foraperiodofnottoexceedoneyear.Inconsideringatimeextension,thereviewauthoritymustmakethefollowingfindings:
(1) Thegrantingoftheextensionmustbebaseduponafindingofgoodcause. (2) Alloriginalfindingsforapprovalcanstillbemade.

SEC.16-525.10. FINALITYOFDECISION. AdecisionoftheDirectorshallbecomefinalandconclusiveatthetimeofexpirationoftheappealperiod10calendardaysafterthedateofthedecisionunlesspriortotheexpirationofsuchperiodatimelyappealornoticerequesting 331
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reviewinproperformisfiledwiththePlanningCommission.IntheeventanappealperiodendsonadaywhentheCityisclosedforbusiness,theappealperiodshallbeextendedtothenextbusinessday.ThefilingofsuchanappealornoticerequestingreviewshallautomaticallystaytheexecutionofthedecisionoftheDirectorpendingrenditionofadecisionbythePlanningCommission.

SEC.16-525.10. APPEALOFDECISIONTODIRECTOR;WHOMAYAPPEAL;FILINGPROCEDURES;FEE. (A) ApersonmayfileanappealonadecisionoftheDirectorapprovingordenyinganapplicationforaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitnotlaterthan10daysafterthedateofthedecision.

AreviewofadecisionoftheDirectormaybecommencedbytheCityManagerordesigneeoramemberoftheCityCouncilbyfilingwiththeCityClerkanoriginalandtwocopiesofanoticerequestingreview. (C) AnappealmaybecommencedbyanypersonorentityaggrievedordirectlyaffectedbyadecisionoftheDirectorbyfilingwiththeSecretaryofthePlanningCommissionanoriginalandtwocopiesofanoticeofappealthatspecifiesthegroundsforappealandthereliefrequested. TheSecretaryofthePlanningCommissionshallsetthedateofhearingontheappealwithinareasonableperiodoftimeafterreceiptoftheappeal,andshallgivenoticeofapublichearingontheappealpursuanttoCal.Gov'tCode,Section65091.

DIVISION3.SPECIALUSEPERMIT
SEC.16-553.EXPIRATIONDATEANDEXTENSION.

Ifatimelimitationisspecifiedinaspecialusepermit,thespecialusepermitshallexpireassospecified.Ifnodateisspecified,aspecialusepermitshallexpirewithinoneyearfromthedateofissuanceunlesstheusehasbeensubstantiallydevelopedordiligentlypursued;provided,however,thatiftherebeanexpresswaiverinanysuchspecialusepermitoftheconditionofsuchone-yeartimelimitation,suchone-yeartimelimitationshallnotapply.Afterexpirationofaspecialusepermit,thepropertyaffectedtherebyshallbesubjecttotheregulationsoftheapplicablezoneclassification. (`64Code,Sec.34-157.1)(Ord.No.917)
(A) ASpecialUsePermitshallexpire36monthsfromthedateofissuanceiftheuse,building,structure,orotherimprovementsforwhichthepermithasbeenissuedhasnotbeenestablishedorcommencedincompliancewiththeissuedpermitorunlessatimeextensionisapproved.Iftheapprovedapplicationisnotusedwithinthetimelimit,theapprovalbecomesnullandvoid. (B) NotwithstandingSubsection(A),above,whereanapplication,includingrequiredfees,requestinganextensionistimelyfiledpriortosuchexpirationdate,theDirectormayapproveaone-timeextensionofthetimelimitinSubsection(A),above,foraperiodofnottoexceedoneyear.Inconsideringatimeextension,thereviewauthoritymustmakethefollowingfindings:
(1) Thegrantingoftheextensionmustbebaseduponafindingofgoodcause. (2) Alloriginalfindingsforapprovalcanstillbemade.

DIVISION4.MODIFICATIONSTOSPECIALUSEPERMITS
SEC.16-560.MINORMODIFICATIONS;WHENREQUIRED;PROCEDURES.
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(A) Modificationstospecialusepermitsthatsubstantiallyconformtotheapprovedorissuedpermitanddonothaveanyadditionaladverseeffectonabuttingparcelsorthegeneralhealth,safety,orwelfareareeligibleforreviewasminormodifications. Aminormodificationmayallowforanincreaseordecreaseofthefollowingelementsoftheapproveddevelopment,bynomorethantenpercent(10%):
(1) Approvedbuildingheight;
(2) Approvedsetbackdistances;
(3) Landscapecoverage;
(4) Buildingfloorarea;
(5) Sitebuildingcoverage;
(6) Dimensionalstandardsforparking,loadingandcirculationthatdonotresultinareductionintherequiredparkingandloadingspaces; (7) Outdooropenspacerequirements;
(8) Otherapprovednumericaldevelopmentstandards.
(9) Exclusions:MinorModificationstoSpecialUsePermitsshallnotbegrantedforthefollowingstandards:
(a) Minimumnumberofrequiredparkingspaces;(b) FloorAreaRatioorResidentialDensity.

InnocasemaytheincreaseordecreasebebelowtheminimumorexceedmaximumstandardsestablishedbytheCityCode.InnocaseshallaminormodificationbegrantedpursuanttothisChaptertopermitauseoractivitythatisnototherwisepermittedintheZonewherethepropertyislocated. (B) Modificationstobuildingelevationsmaybeconsideredunderaminormodification,providedthatmodifiedelevationscomplywithapplicableobjectivedesignstandardsandapplicablezoningregulationscontainedinthisChapterandotheradoptedstandards. (BC) AnapplicationforaminormodificationshallbefiledwiththeDirector.Threecopiesofthesiteplan,elevationandlandscapeplan,ifapplicable,shallbesubmittedwithaletteroutliningtherequestedmodification.TheapplicationshallstateinwritingthenatureofthemodificationrequestedandexplainwhythefindingsnecessarytograntthemodificationsidentifiedinSEC.16-560.1canbesatisfied. (CD) FeesforfilinganapplicationforaminormodificationtoaSpecialUsePermitshallbesetbyresolutionoftheCityCouncil. (DE) Uponreviewoftheapplication,theDirectorshallissueawrittendecisionapproving,conditionallyapprovingordenyingtheapplicationwithinthetimeperiodprescribedbyStatelaw. (EF) TheDirector’sdecisionofthemanagertoapprove,conditionallyapproveaMinorModificationtoaSpecialUsePermitmaybeappealedtothePlanningCommissionwithintendaysofthedateofissuance,inaccordancewiththeprocedureforhearinganapplicationforaspecialusepermitasprovidedinthischapter.ThedecisionofthePlanningCommissionshallbefinal.AppealsofadenialbytheDirectormaybemadebyfilingamajormodificationapplicationforconsiderationbythePlanningCommission. (G)IfaMinorModificationapplicationisprocessedconcurrentlywitharequireddiscretionarypermit,thereviewauthoritywithjurisdictionoverthediscretionarypermitshallalsohavereviewauthorityovertheMinorModification. 333
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SEC.16-560.1.RequiredFindingsforMinorModifications
InordertograntaMinorModificationtoaSpecialUsePermit,theReviewAuthoritymustmakethefollowingfindings:
(A) Allprovisionsofthisarticlearemet;
(B) TheproposedMinorModificationisconsistentwiththeapplicablegeneralplanpoliciesandisinconformancewithapplicablezoningregulationscontainedinthischapterandotheradoptedstandards; (C) TheapprovalorconditionalapprovaloftheMinorModificationwillnotbedetrimentaltopublichealth,safety,orgeneralwelfare.

SEC.16-561.MAJORMODIFICATIONS.
(A) MajormodificationstoaChangestoanapprovedSpecialUsePermitthatdonotqualifyasMinorModificationsunderSection16-560shallbehandledinamannersimilartotheinitialapplicationfortheSpecialUsePermit.MajorModificationsarethosethatinvolvesubstantialincreasesincoverage,majoradditionstothebuildingsorstructures,creationofextraparkingneeds,trafficorothersiteproblemsandshallbeheardbythePlanningCommission. (B) ApplicationsdescribingshallincludethesameasrequiredsubmittalmaterialrequiredforaSpecialUsePermitunderSection16-533ofthisChapterandshallbesubmittedtothePlanningDivision,therequestedmodification.Theapplicationshallstateinwritingthenatureofthemodification(s)requested. (C) FeesforfilinganapplicationforaMajorModificationtoaSpecialUsePermitshallbesetbyresolutionoftheCityCouncil. (D) AnapplicationforaMajorModificationtoaSpecialUsePermitshallbeheardandnoticeshallbeprovidedinthemannerrequiredunderDivision3ofthisArticleforaSpecialUsePermits. (`64Code,Sec.34-110.2)(Ord.No.916,1409)
SEC.16-561.1.RequiredFindingsforMajorModificationsInordertograntaMajorModificationtoaSpecialUsePermit,theReviewAuthoritymustmakethefindingsforgrantingaSpecialUsePermitinSection16-531ofthisChapter.

Section3. CumulativeOrdinance.NothinginthisOrdinanceshallbeinterpretedtoallowanylandusewhichisnotexpresslylistedaspermittedorconditionallypermittedwithintheCity’sZoningCode.

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PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis______dayof_________________bythefollowingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

CITYCOUNCILOFTHECITYOFOXNARD
ORDINANCENO.

AN ORDINANCEOF THE CITYCOUNCILOF THECITYOF OXNARDAMENDINGCHAPTER16 (ZONING)OF THEOXNARDCITYCODE(OCC),§16-360TO §16-362ATTACHEDDWELLINGUNITSTANDARDS; RELATEDTOIMPLEMENTATIONOFTHE2021-2029HOUSINGELEMENT. FILEDBYCITYOFOXNARD,COMMUNITYDEVELOPMENTDEPARTMENT, 214SOUTHCSTREET,OXNARD,CA,93030.

WHEREAS,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardhasconsideredZoneTextAmendment(ZTA)PZNo.23-580-03,filedbytheCityofOxnardCommunityDevelopmentDepartment,toamendChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC);and WHEREAS,theproposedamendmentwillupdatetheOCCtoprovideobjectivedesignstandardsformultifamilyresidentialdevelopmentto complywithSB330.Objectivestandardsinvolveno personalorsubjectivejudgmentbya publicofficial.Theobjectivestandardsarerequiredforstreamlinedandministerialreviewof SB 35 projectsandprovidefixedstandardsfor whenthe lawrequiresby-rightapprovalofdevelopment.Objectivedesignstandardswillalsoreducebarriersbyprovidinga predictablesetofstandardsthatare not subjectto subjectiveinterpretationandwillstreamlinereviewof multifamilydevelopmentapplications,consistentwithHousingElementProgram6;and WHEREAS,theproposedamendmentwillupdatetheSpecialUsePermitexpirationprovisionsfromoneyearto 36monthstoremovea potentialbarriertoconstruction,asoneyearisnotsufficientforaffordableprojectstoobtainfunding.TheproposedtextmirrorstheexpirationtextfortheSitePlanReviewpermit;and.

WHEREAS,theproposedamendmentwillexpanduponthelimitedexistingtextinSections16-560and16-561tocodifytheexistingprocessandfindingsforMinorandMajorModifications.Thisrevisionillprovidegreaterclarity, certaintyandtransparencyforthedevelopmentcommunity, therebyreducinga barriertodevelopment; WHEREAS,on October25,2022theStateof CaliforniaDepartmentof HousingandCommunityDevelopment(HCD)certifiedtheCityofOxnard2021-2029HousingElement.Programs6,9,22,27and32ofthe2021-2029HousingElementrequiretheCityupdateChapter16oftheOxnardCityCode(OCC)by2023tocomplywithstatelawson ADUparking,DensityBonus,SupportiveHousing,EmergencyShelters,Low-BarrierNavigationCenters,SingleRoomOccupancy, FarmworkerHousing,ResidentialCareFacilities,ReasonableAccommodation;andotherordinancemodificationstostreamline,clarifyandsimplifypermittingrequirementstocomplywithStateregulatoryrequirementsandlaws; and WHEREAS,onSeptember7,2023thePlanningCommissionheldapublichearingontheamendmentstoChapter16oftheOCCtoimplementZoningTextAmendments(ZTA)stipulatedintheadoptedAmended2021-2029HousingElementPrograms6,9,22,27and32andadopteda ResolutionrecommendingthattheCityCouncilapprovePlanning&ZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment);and 337
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page2of12 WHEREAS,onNovember7,2023,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnardconducteda dulynoticedpublichearingtoconsiderPlanningandZoningPermitNo.23-580-03(ZoneTextAmendment)inaccordancewiththeOCC,and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilreceivedwrittenandverbalcommentsfromthepublic;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncilfindstheproposedZoningTextAmendmentisinthepublicinterestandgeneralwelfarebycomplyingwithStatelaw, andencouragingtheprivateandpublicsectorstoproducespecialneeds,extremelylow-,verylow-and-low, moderateand-abovemoderateincomepersons. TherearenochangesrecommendedundertheproposedZTAthatwouldreduceorcompromiseexistingstandardsthatprotectthehealth,safetyorgeneralwelfareoftheCity;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAdoesnotinvolveanydirectphysicalchangestotheenvironment.Therearenochangesinlandformsoranintensificationoflandusesasa partoftheproposedZTA andallpublicservicesforexistinglanduseswillremainas-is,withnochangesandnodiminishmentofserviceorsafety;and WHEREAS,theproposedZTAtoChapter16oftheOCCwouldestablishspecificprovisionsconsistentwiththeactionitemsandpolicydirectivesinthe2030GeneralPlan;and WHEREAS,theCityCouncildeterminedthatthisactionisexemptfromenvironmentalreviewpursuanttotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct(CEQA)GuidelinesSections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)as thisZTA is a regulatoryactionwhichwillnotresultindirectorreasonablyforeseeableindirectphysicalchangeintheenvironmentandwhenitcanbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityinquestionmayhaveasignificanteffectontheenvironmentarenotsubjecttoCEQA;and WHEREAS,itisinthepublicinterest,consistentwiththe2030GeneralPlan.

NOW, THEREFORE,theCityCounciloftheCityofOxnarddoesordainasfollows:

Section1.OxnardCityCodeChapter16,ArticleIV, Divisions2entitled“AttachedDwellingUnitDevelopmentStandards”;isamendedtoreadasfollows(Onlyunderlinedportionsaretobeadded):

ARTICLEIV.STANDARDSFORALLZONES
DIVISION2.ATTACHEDDWELLINGUNITDEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS
SEC.16-360.PURPOSEANDINTENT.

Thepurposeandintentofthisdivisionistoimplementthegoalsandobjectivesofthegeneralplantoprovidequalitymultiple-familyhousing.Theobjectivedevelopmentanddesignstandardsprovidemandatorystandardsforspecifiedresidentialdevelopment.UnderStateLaw,objectivestandardsinvolvenopersonalorsubjectivejudgmentbyapublicofficialandareuniformlyverifiablebyreferencetoanexternalanduniformbenchmark.Theobjectivestandardsarerequirementsforresidentialdevelopment,aswellasmixedusedevelopmentthatincludesresidentialuses. (`64Code,Sec.36-7.9.1)(Ord.No.2152)
SEC.16-361.APPLICABILITY.DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS.
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SEC.16-362.DEVELOPMENTSTANDARDS.
(A) Minimumdwellingsize-Onebedroom:450squarefeet;twoormorebedrooms:800squarefeet. (B) Buildingseparation-MinimumseparationbetweenanytwobuildingsshallbeadistanceequaltohalfoftheheightofthetallerstructureunlessotherwisedeterminedbyhealthandsafetyrequirementsagreateramountisrequiredbytheCaliforniaBuildingCode.TherequiredseparationmaybereducedduringtheDevelopmentAdvisoryCommitteereviewprocess. (C) Recreationfacilities-Multiple-familyattacheddwellingunitsof12unitsormoreshallprovidecommonrecreationalfacilitieswithinterioryardspaceareastoinclude,butnotbelimitedto,onetwoormoreofthefollowing:
(1) Swimmingpools;(2) Spa;(3) Tennisand/orbasketballorvolleyballcourts;(4) Barbecuesandoutdoorpicnicfacilities;(5) Recreationbuildings;(6) Exercisecoursesandstations;(7) Children'splayequipment;and(8) SuchotherfacilitiesasareapprovedbytheReviewAuthorityplanningcommission. (D) Openarea-Projectshaving12ormoreunitsshallprovideatleastonelawnareaofnotlessthan2,500squarefeetandhavingaminimumdimensionofnotlessthan35feetinanydirection. (E) Distancetogaragefromdwellingunit-Themaximumdistancetoagaragefromanydwellingunitentryshallbe75feet. (E)(F) Balconiesandpatios-Allsecondstorydwellingunitsshallhaveatleastonepatioorbalcony,havingaminimumdimensionoftenfeetbytenfeet(100squarefeetminimum).Allgroundfloordwellingunitsshallhaveapatioconcreteslabofatleast100squarefeet. (F)(G) Balconyenclosures-Allbalconiesandpatiosshallhaverailingsorwallswhichprovideatleast50%enclosure. (G)(H) Storageareas-Eachdwellingunitshallhaveastorageareaofatleast225cubicfeet.Thestorageareamaybeincludedinthegarageareabutmaynotintrudeintotheminimumgaragedimensions. 339
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page4of12 (H)(I) Garages-Allgaragesshallhaveautomaticgaragedooropeners.Allgaragedoorsshallhavearchitecturaltreatmentordetail. (I)(J) Utilitymeters-Wall-mountedutilitymetersshallbescreenedorintegratedintothebuildingdesign.Eachdwellingunitshallbeconstructedwithaseparateutilitysystemandmeter. (J)(K) Refuseenclosures-Refuseenclosuresshallbedesignedtoreflectthemajordesignelementsordetailsoftheresidentialunitsandshallprovideaccessforpersonsseparatefromtherefusevehicleaccess.Buildingsthatincludefourstoriesormoreshallprovideelevators,exceptwherethethirdstoryconsistsentirelyofupperlevelsofresidencethathaveentrancesatthefirstorsecondstory. (K)LaundryFacilities.Eachdwellingunitshallhavealaundryareatoaccommodateawasheranddryer.Whenlaundryfacilitiesarenotprovidedwithintheunits,commonlaundryfacilitiesshallbeprovidedinaseparateroomwithaminimumoftwowashersandtwodryers.Additionalwashersanddryersmustbeprovidedforanydevelopmentthathasmorethantwentyunitsataminimumratioofonewasherandonedryerforeveryadditionaltwentyunits.Anyfractionalcalculationsshallberoundedup. (`64Code,Sec.36-7.9.3)(Ord.No.2152,2923)
SEC.16-362.DESIGNSTANDARDS.

TheprovisionsofthisSectionshallapplytothehousingdevelopmentofanynewattachedmulti-familyresidentialprojectoftwoormoreunits,notincludingAccessoryDwellingUnits.Thedevelopmentshallincorporatethefollowingobjectivedesignstandards:
(A) Neighborhoodcompatibility.
(1)Residentialdevelopmentslocatedabuttingoracrossthestreetfromasingle-familyneighborhoodshallorientthebuildingstothestreetwithindividualentries,patioareasandlandscapingfacingthesingle-familyhomes.Parkinglotareas,garagesandcarportsshallbelocatedbehindresidentialstructuresunlessitistechnicallyinfeasiblebasedonotherCityorStaterequiredstandards.(2)Duplexes,triplexes,andfourplexesabuttingoracrossthestreetfromasingle-familyneighborhoodshallincludeindividualfrontdoorsandinteriorstairs(whenstairsareneededandwhenallowedforADAaccessibility).(3)Whendeterminednecessarybyanoiseassessment,soundwallsshallincludeanearthbermandlandscaping.Wallsshallnotexceedtenlinearfeetwithoutopeningsalongprimarystreetfrontagesand25linearfeetalongsideandrearstreetfrontages. (B)Buildingdesign.
(1)Buildingsshallorienttowardstheprimarystreetfrontageorinternalcourtyard.Directpedestrianaccessshallbeprovidedbetweenthepublicsidewalkandtheprimarybuildingentry.(2)Buildingsshallcarrythesamethemeonallelevations.Forthisstandard'spurposes,athemeincludesprimary(non-accent)materialsandcolors. 340
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page5of12 (3)Exteriorsidingshallbemadeofnonreflectiveandnonmetallicmaterials.Acceptablesidingmaterialincludeswood,stucco,ceramictile,brick,stone,orothermasonrymaterials,oranycombinationofthesematerials.(4)Affordableunitsandmarketrateunitsinthesamedevelopmentshallbeconstructedofthesameorsimilarexteriormaterialsanddetailssuchthattheunitsarenotdistinguishable.(5)Blankwalls(facadeswithoutdoors,windows,landscapingtreatments)shallbelessthan30feetinlengthalongsidewalks,pedestrianwalks,orpubliclyaccessibleoutdoorspaceareas.(6) Buildingsoverthreestoriesmustprovideagroundfloorelevationthatisdistinctivefromtheupperstoriesbyprovidingamaterialchangeorcolorchangebetweenthefirstfloorandupperfloorswheninalignmentwithachangeinarchitecturalfenestrationorfacadearticulation.Thechangeinmaterialorcolorshalloccuralongatleast75%ofthebuildingfacadewithfrontageuponastreet,adjacentpublicpark,orpublicopenspace.(7)Buildingsoversevenstoriesmustprovideatallergroundfloorelevationorabaseencompassingthesecondfloorthatisdistinctivefromtheupperstoriesbyprovidingamaterialchangebetweenthefirsttwofloorsandtheupperfloorswheninalignmentwithachangeinarchitecturalfenestrationorfacadearticulation.Thechangeinmaterialshalloccuralongatleast75%ofthebuildingfacadewithfrontageuponastreet,adjacentpublicpark,orpublicopenspace.(8)Rainguttersanddownspoutsshallintegrateascloselyaspossiblewithbuildingdesignelements,includingmatchingadjacentbuildingcolorsascloselyaspossible.(9) Theprimarystreetandthesidestreetfrontages,upto75feetfromtheprimarystreetfrontpropertyline,ofon-gradeparkingpodiumsandparkingstructuresshallbelinedwithoccupiable,usablespacewithaminimumdepthof18feet.Non-linedportionsofabove-gradegarages(rearoflotsalongsidestreets,orwherezero-lotlineconditionisnotutilized)mustbesetbackatleastfivefeet.Thesetbackareashallcontainlandscapingofthesamequalityaselsewhereontheproperty.Incaseswheregaragesareexposedtothestreet,thegarageshouldbedesignedasacontinuationofthebuildingitserves,withthesamelevelofdetailandpatternofopenings.(10) Windowsfacingpublicstreetsorpublicopenspacesshallincorporateoneofthefollowing:a. 4”minimumheaders,sills,orinsetmaterial;b. 2"widetrimsurrounds;c. 2”insetorrecess.(11) Atleasttwomaterialsshallbeusedonanybuildingfaçadewithfrontageuponastreet,adjacenttoapublicparkorpublicopenspace,inadditiontoglazingandrailings.Anyonematerialmustcompriseatleast20%ofthebuildingfrontage.(12) Buildingfacadesshallbemulti-colored.Eachfacademustcontainnotlessthantwobutnotmorethanfivedistinctcolors.Extremelybrightcolorsareonlyallowedondoors,windowtrim,orotherbuildingcomponentsthatrepresentasmallportionoftheoverallbuildingfacade.Materials,finishes,fixtures,andcolorsvisiblefromstreetfrontages,publicorprivateparks,orpublicorprivateopenspaceshallbedesignedinamannerthatisconsistentwiththearchitecturalstyleofthebuilding. (C)Entrances
(1)Forallresidentialandnonresidentialuses,atleastoneprimaryentrancetoaground-flooruseshallfacetheprimarystreetright-of-way.Individualresidentialunitentriesmayfaceasecondary/sidestreetorbeaccessedthroughthebuilding'sinterior.Oncornerparcels,theprimaryentrancemayfacethestreetcorneroftheprimarystreetandasecondarystreet. 341
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page6of12 (2)EntrancesforMixed-UseDevelopments.Separateentrancesshallbeprovidedforthenonresidentialandresidentialportionsofamixed-usebuilding.(3)NonresidentialEntrancesshallincorporateatleastoneofthefollowingentryfeatures:(a) Shopfront–Characterizedbyafrontagewherethemainfaçadeofthebuildingisatorneartheright-of-way/propertyline,withthebuildingentranceatsidewalkgrade.Typicalelementsincludesubstantialglazingonthesidewalklevelandacanopyorawningelementabovemostofthefrontage.(b) Gallery,minimumwidthof10feet–Afrontagewherethemainfaçadeofthebuildingisalightedatorclosetotheright-of-way/propertylineandanattachedcantileveredshedrooforlightweightcolonnadeoverlapsthesidewalk.(c) Forecourt–Afrontagewhereaportionofthemainfaçadeofthebuildingisatorneartheright-of-way/propertylineanda(generallycentral)portionissetbacktocreateasmallcourtyard.(d) CommercialTerrace-Afrontagewhereaterraceorpatioextendsalongthebuilding’sfrontageprovidingoutdoorusestypicallyassociatedwiththenon-residentialuse,suchasoutdoorcafes.(4) ResidentialEntrances.Exteriorentrancesservingresidentialunitsorbuildingsshallincorporateoneofthefollowingentryfeatures:(a) Stoop–withaminimumsizeoffourfeetbyfourfeetandnohigherthanfivefeetinheight(abovetheadjacentsidewalk);(b) Porch–withaminimumsizesixfeetbyeightfeetforcommonentriesandatleastfivefeetbyeightfeetforindividualentries(c) Overhang(ifbuildinghasasharedlobby)witharecesseddepthofatleastthreefeet. (D) MassingandArticulation.
(1) Architecturalarticulationshallbeprovidedonallfoursidesofabuilding.Thebuildingfaçadedesignmustincorporateatleasttwo(2)details:windowtrim,windowrecesses,cornices,beltcourses,avarietyoffinishesmatchingfrontfacades,balconies,porches,andtrellises.(2) Atleasttwofeaturessuchasbalconies,cantilevers,dormers,baywindows,patios,porches,stoops,individualizedentries,andaccentmaterialsshallbeincorporatedintoeachproposedbuilding.(3) Buildingsoverthreestoriestallshallhavemajormassingbreaksatleastevery100feetalonganystreetfrontage,adjacentpublicpark,publiclyaccessibleoutdoorspace,ordesignatedopenspace,usingvaryingsetbacksand/orbuildingentries.Majorbreaksshallbeatleast30inchesdeepandfourfeetwideandextendthebuilding'sfullheight.(4) Buildingsshallhaveminormassingbreaksatleastevery50feetalongthestreetfrontage,throughvaryingsetbacks,buildingentriesandrecesses,buildingstep-backsorstructuralbays.Minorbreaksshallbeatleast12inchesdeepandfourfeetwide.(5) Rooflinesshallbeverticallyarticulatedatleastevery50feetalongthestreetfrontageusingoneofthefollowingtechniques:(a) Achangeinheightofaminimumoffour(4)feet(b) Achangeinroofpitch,plane,orform(c) Theadditionofarchitecturalelementssuchasparapets,dormers,varyingcornices,reveals,andclerestorywindows (E) Sitedesign.
(1) Whendwellingunitsareabuttingcommonopenspaceareasandparks,aminimumofonewindowfromeachdwellingshallbelocatedtooverlookcommonareasandparks. 342
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page7of12 (2) Garagesandcarportsshallbedesignedtoincludeaminimumoftwoofthefollowingfromthemainbuilding(s):materials,detailing,roofmaterials,orcolors. (3)Controlledentrancestoparkingfacilities(gates,doors,etc.)shallbeatleast20feetsetbackfromthebackofsidewalktoaccommodateonevehicleenteringthefacility,or40atleast40feetsetbackwhenmorethan40parkingspacesarerequired. (4) Wherebicycleparkingisnotvisiblefromthestreet,directionalsignagetobicycleparkingshallbeincludedatthemainbuildingentrance.Thesignageshallbeintheformofeitheradirectorynotexceedingsixsquarefeetandoruptotenindividualdirectionalsignsnotexceedingonesquarefooteach. (5) Withincommercialzonesparkingshallnotbeallowedwithinthefrontsetbackareasanddirectpedestrianaccesstothebuilding(s)mustbeprovidedfromthepublicright-of-way.Directpedestrianaccessbetweenthepublicright-of-wayandthebuildingshallnotrequirecrossingparking,driveaisles,orotherspacesusedforvehicularcirculation. (6) Withincommercialzonesallhousingdevelopmentsmusthavedirectinteractionwiththepublicright-of-way.Theseresidentialunitsmayhavecoveredpatiosanddeckswhichcanbeconstructedwithinthefrontyardsetbackwithinfivefeetofthepropertylineprovidedthepatiosordeckshavestepsandorgateswhichleaddirectlytothepublicright-of-way.Secondandthirdfloorresidentialunitsmayhavedecksandorbalconieswhichencroachuptotenfeetintothefrontyardsetback. (7) Surfaceparkinglots.InadditiontotheParkingAreaLandscapeRequirementsinSection16-641ofthisChapter,thefollowingrequirementsshallapplytosurfaceparkinglotsforresidentialdevelopment.WheretherequirementsconflictwithSection16-641,therequirementsinthisSubsectionshalltakeprecedent:(a) Allsurfaceparkinglotsshallbescreenedfromstreetviewsbyatleastoneofthefollowing:(i) Buildings(ii) DecorativeWalls(36to48inchestall)(iii) Plantedearthberm(36-48inchestall)nolessthanfivefeetwide,(iv) Plantedfencing(b) Landscapingwithinoraroundtheparkingareashallcoveraminimumratioof10%ofthenetareaoftheparkinglot.Foruncoveredparkingareasaminimumoftwoshadetreesshallbeprovidedforeverytenparkingspacesorshadetreesshallbeprovidedtoachieve30%canopycoverageofpavedareaatmaturity.(c) Atleasttwotypesofdrivewayfinishes,ordecorativedesigns,shallbeprovided.(8) ParkingStructures(a) VehicularAccessshallbelocatedintherearoronthesideofalotandaccessedbyanalley,lane,ordriveaisle.(b) Anyexposedelevationsoftheparkingstructureshallbedesignedtoreflectarchitecturalcompatibilitywithexistingorproposedstructure(s).Theexteriorelevationsoftheparkingstructureshallbedesignedtominimizetheuseofblankfacadesthroughthecombineduseofarchitecturaltreatmentsuchasheavytexturedconcrete,planters,openings,indentations,andprojectionsofexteriorwalls.(c) Garagedoorscloserthan23feettothefrontpropertylineshallhavesectionalroll-upgaragedoors.(9) Frontageimprovementsshallbedesignedtobeconsistentwithpublicworksplates.Thefrontageimprovementsshallbedesignedtoconnectwithandtransitionintoadjacentexistingfrontageimprovements. (10) Commonusesiteareasshallincluderefusecollection,maildistribution,laundry,recreation,andcongregation.Allsuchareasshallbeconnectedwithanaccessibleroute. (11) Utilitymeters,mailboxesandaddressdirectoriesshallbeplacedindecorativecabinetsandclusteredforefficientaccessforresidentsandservicepersons.Utilitymeterpanelsshallbepaintedtomatchstructures 343
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page8of12 uponwhichtheyarelocated.Suchpanelsshallbelocatedtotakeadvantageofscreening(e.g.,landscaping,orotherbuildingelements)fromanypublicright-of-waytothemaximumextentfeasible.(12)Securedmailandparceldistributionareasshallbeprovidedandshallbewelllit,secure,andshallremainopentothetenants.(13)Graphicsitedirectoriesshallbeprovidedatprincipalaccesswalkwaypoints.(14)Lighting(a) On-sitelightingshallbeofatypeandinalocationthatdoesnotconstituteahazardtovehiculartraffic,eitheronprivatepropertyoronadjoiningstreets.(b) Lightingelementsshallbeshieldedsoasnottobedirectlyvisiblefromapublicstreet.Allparkinglotandexteriorstructurelightfixturesshallbehighcut-offtypethatdivertlightingdownwardontothepropertyandshallnotcastlightskywardoronanyadjacentpropertyorroadway.(c) Topreventdamagefromvehicles,standardsinparkingareasshallbemountedonreinforcedconcretepedestalsorotherwiseprotected.(d) Thebottomofalampalongasidewalkorotherpathbeinglightedshouldnotbemorethan20feetabovetheground.(e) Sitelightingfeaturesshallbeconsistentwiththebuildingarchitecturewherelocatedinpublicview.(f) Lightstandardsilluminatinginteriorwalkwaysshallbenomorethaneightfeettall.Lightshallnotintrudeintoprivatelivingorpatioareas.Lightstandardsservingrecreationalareasheldincommonshallbenomorethan15feettall.Lightshallbedirectedawayfromdwellingunits.(g) Alldrivelanes(alleys)shallbeprovidedwithindependentlymeteredlightingwithautomaticdaylightsensorsfordusktodawnlightingwithindrivelanes. (F) Landscaping.
(1)Alltreesplantedorplacedonthepropertyshallbeatleast24-inch-boxsize.Allshrubsandvinesshallbeatleastfive-gallonsize. (2)LandscapeplantmaterialsshallcomplywiththeCityofOxnardLandscapeStandards,andtheCity’sLandscapeConservationmeasures/EmergencyDroughtDeclarationasapplicable.(3)Permanentandautomaticirrigationsystemsshallbeprovidedforalllandscapedareasperthecity'sdesigncriteriaandspecifications.Theirrigationsystemshallincludeawatersensorshutoffdeviceasawaterconservationmeasure. (G) Accessoryelements.
(1)Allaccessorybuildings(e.g.,garages,sheds,recreationfacilities)mustincorporatethesamedesign,materials,andcolorsastheprimarybuilding.Additionsandpatiocoversshallconformtotherequirementsofthezoneforsetbacks.(2)Perimeterfencingutilizedalongapublicstreetshallbeconstructedofdecorativeiron,pre-paintedweldedsteel,CMUblock,woodpicketmaterialorplantwalls(greenwalls).Streetsideyardwallsshallbesetback10feetfromanypublicsidewalk.(3) Wallsseparatingthepatioareasofdifferentunitsshallbeofsolidconstruction,suchasmasonry,stucco,orwoodoverwood.Groundlevelpatiosshallbeenclosedbywallsnotlessthanfivefeethigh.Ifasix-footfenceisdesired,thetop12inchesshallallowforvisioninandoutoftheyard,unlessahigherheightisrequiredfornoisemitigation. 344
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page9of12 (4)Allrooftop,wallmountedorgroundmountedequipmentmustbefullyscreened.Utilitymetersshallbescreenedorintegratedintothebuildingdesign.Rooftopscreeningmustusethematerialsandcolorsfromthebuildingandbearchitecturallyintegrated.(5)Allexteriorstoragefacilitiesshallbescreenedfromthepublicview,withinanenclosurewithwallsatleastsixfeetinheight.(6)Allwoodservicepoles,electricandgasmeters,firesprinklervalvesandbackflowpreventersandtransformersshallbelocatedintheleastprominentlocationsonsiteasallowedbytheutilities,andallequipmentshallbescreenedfrompublicvieweitherwithlandscaping,fencingorintegratedintothedesignoftheprimarilyoraccessorystructure. (7)RefuseandRecycling.(a) AllrefuseenclosuresshallbedesignedtocomplywiththecitymaterialmanagementandapprovedCityStandardPlanonfilewiththeCommunityDevelopmentDepartment.Theenclosuresshallincludeaconcreteapronalongthelengthofthetrashenclosureopeningthatextendsatleast15feetfromtheenclosure'sface. (b) Allrefusebinsshallbeshieldedwithinarefuseenclosurewithasolidwallandroof.Theenclosureshallbeanadequatesizetoaccommodatetherequiredcontainers.Theenclosureshallmatchthemajordesignelementsandcolorofthemainstructure.Allenclosuresandgatesshallbedetailedtowithstandheavyuse.Wheelstopsorcurbsshallalsobeprovidedtopreventdumpstersfrombangingintothewallsofenclosures.(c) Anopeningintheenclosureshallbeprovidedsothatpedestrianscanaccessthedumpsterswithoutopeningthelargegates. (d)Lightingshallbeprovidedattrashenclosuresfornighttimesecurityanduse. (e) Therefuseenclosuresshallnotbelocatedcloserthan20feet fromaresidentialunit(includingthoseonabuttingproperties),ormorethan150feetfromaresidentialunit.Nominimumdistancefromdwellingsisrequiredifthedumpstersareinafullyenclosedroom.(f)Recyclingcontainersshallbeprovidedincommonareasforresidentstodisposeoftheirrecyclablewaste(examples:indoorsfornewspapersandbeveragecontainers;outdoorsforbeveragecontainers).Containersusedexclusivelyforrecyclingshallbeclearlyidentifiedas"recyclingonly"withcleariconsorothergraphicsoneachcontainerappropriatetothecontainer'scontent. (H) Publicsafetystandards.
(1) Planssubmittedforreviewofresidentialdevelopmentshallincludethefollowingsafetyfeatures:(a) Recreationareasshallbelocatedadjacenttoresidentialuseswheneverpossible.Theseareasshallbevisibletoresidentsfromwithintheirdwellingstoallowfor"evesonthestreet"propervisualsurveillance.Placementofwindows,landscaping,lighting,andrecreationusesshallbecoordinatedtoenhanceresidentsurveillanceopportunity,butnottodetractfromtherecreationaluse.(b) Generalutilizationoftheconceptsofcrimepreventionthroughenvironmentaldesign(CPTED)intheplanninganddevelopmentstages.(2) Theinclusionofthefollowingitemsshallbeverifiedbythepublicsafetydepartmentpriortoissuanceofthefirstbuildingpermitforaresidentialunit.(a) Developmentofasecurityplanformultifamilyormixed-usedevelopmentsthatincludes:1. Managementcontactforpublicsafetyissuesavailable24-hoursaday;2. Camerasformonitoringandrecordingvehiclesandpersonsenteringthesite; 345
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3. Accesscontrolsystemstocontrolpassageintocommonareas;4. Securepostalandparceldelivery;5. Quickremovalofgraffiti;and6. Enforcementofrestrictedparkingspaces.(b) Preparationofastandardized,highdensity,"wayfinding"signprogramtoaidemergencyrespondersinfindingindividualresidentialunitsquicklyandeasily.(c) AClick2Enterradiofrequencyaccesssystemshallbeinstalledatanyvehicleandpedestrianaccesspointcontrolledbyprivacygates.(d) Security.Residentialunitsshallbedesignedtoensuretheresidents’securitythroughtheprovisionofsecuredentrancesandexitsthatareseparatefromthenonresidentialuses.Nonresidentialandresidentialusesshallnothavecommonentrancehallwaysorcommonbalconies.Theseseparationsshallbeshownonthedevelopmentplanandtheseparationsshallbepermanentlymaintained.(e) Windows.Residentialwindowsofbuildingsdirectlyadjacenttoindustrialusesshallgenerallybedirectedawayfromloadingareasanddocksunlessview-restrictingarchitecturalelementsareutilized.

SEC.16-363.DEVELOPMENTDESIGNPERMITREVIEW.

Attachedmulti-familydevelopmentsofsixormoreunitswhicharethatisproposedforaonpropertynotlocatedinaPlannedDevelopmentzone,orwhichdonototherwiserequireaSpecialUsePermit,maybeapprovedbyissuanceofaDevelopmentDesignReviewpermitoraSitePlanReviewpermitwheretheStatehasmandatedthattheCityapprovalmustbeministerial. (`64Code,Sec.36-7.9.4)(Ord.No.2152)
Section2. If anysection,sentence,clauseorphraseofthisOrdinanceisdeterminedtobeinvalid,illegalorunconstitutionalbya decisionororderofanycourtofcompetentjurisdiction,thendecisionorordershallnotaffectthevalidityandenforceabilityoftheremainingportionsofthisOrdinance.TheCityCouncildeclaresthatitwouldhavepassedandadoptedthisOrdinance,andeachsection,sentence,subsection,clause,phrase,partorportionthereof,regardlessofthefactthatanyoneormoresections,sentences,subsections,clauses,phrases,bedeclaredinvalidorunconstitutional.

Section3. CumulativeOrdinance.NothinginthisOrdinanceshallbeinterpretedtoallowanylandusewhichisnotexpresslylistedaspermittedorconditionallypermittedwithintheCity’sZoningCode.

Section4.ExemptfromCEQA.TheCityCouncildeterminesandfindsthattheadoptionofthisOrdinanceisexemptfromreviewunderthe CaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityAct (“CEQA”)pursuantto Sections15060(c)(2)and(3)and15061(b)(3)oftheGuidelinestotheCaliforniaEnvironmentalQualityActbecausetheactivityiscoveredbythegeneralrulethatCEQAappliesonlytoprojectswhichhavethepotentialforcausingasignificanteffectontheenvironment.Whereit canbeseenwithcertaintythatthereisnopossibilitythattheactivityin questionmayhavea significanteffectontheenvironment,theactivityis notsubjecttoCEQA.Therefore,CEQAdoesnotapplytothisaction. 346
DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page11of12 Section5. PursuanttoGovernmentCodeSection36933(c)(1),theCityAttorneywasdesignatedtoprepare,andtheCityClerkpublished,a summaryofthisOrdinance,anda certifiedcopytheOrdinancewaspostedintheOfficeoftheCityClerkaminimumoffivedaysbeforetheCityCouncil’sadoptionoftheOrdinance.

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DraftOrdinanceNo.____[ObjectiveDesignStandardsforMultifamily]Page12of12 PASSEDANDADOPTEDthis______dayof_________________bythefollowingvote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

RECUSED:
______________________________________JohnZaragoza,Mayor ATTEST:
______________________________________RoseChaparro,CityClerk APPROVEDASTOFORM:
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Zoning Text Amendments to Implement
Adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element
Planning & Zoning (PZ)
Permit No. 23-580-03
Jeff Pengilley, Community Development Director
Joe Pearson II, AICP, Planning & Environmental Services Manager Heather Davis, Contract Planner
Community Development Department
City Council
November 7, 2023
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Background:
• City adopted 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element (October 2022) and it was certified by HCD
• Housing Element Programs identified zoning text amendments (ZTA) for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 to bring the Oxnard City Code (OCC) into compliance with State Housing laws:
• Program 6 (Zoning Code Amendments),
• Program 9 (Farmworker Housing),
• Program 22 (Special Needs Groups),
• Program 27 (Parking Standards), and
• Program 32 (Senate Bill 35)
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Summary of ZTA in Housing Element Programs
If approved, the draft Ordinances will update the OCC to comply with changes in State Housing Law:
• Program 6 Zoning Code Amendments:
• ADU law - parking requirements for garage conversion (also in Program 27); • State Density Bonus law;
• State law related to Emergency Shelters;
• Streamline ordinance provisions - clarify permitting requirements and simplify code requirements; Evaluate potential barriers in zoning regulations that impact the construction of affordable housing.
• AB 2162 – Allow Supportive Housing by-right in areas where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including in nonresidential zones that permit multifamily uses; • AB 101 – Allow Low-Barrier Navigation Centers by-right in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses; • AB 2634 – Allow Single-Room Occupancy in at least one zoning district (also Program 22);
• AB 686 – Allow Residential Care Facilities with 7+ persons as residential use where multifamily is permitted, subject only to restrictions for multifamily; • Fair Housing Amendment Act – limit Reasonable Accommodation findings to objective considerations.
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Summary of ZTA in Programs (continued)
If approved, the draft Ordinances will update the OCC to comply with changes in State housing law:
• Program 9 Farmworker Housing:
• Employee Housing Act - farmworker employee housing;
• Program 27 Parking Standards:
• Fair Housing Act - parking requirements for residential care facilities; • ADU parking (also in Program 6);
• Program 32 Objective Design Standards:
• SB 35 – Streamlined ministerial review against objective standards • SB 330 – Requires new housing development to be reviewed against objective design standards.
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Discussion
On September 7, 2023 the Planning Commission voted 4-1 (with two commissioners absent) to recommend that City Council approve the proposed ZTA to Chapter 16 of OCC with four recommended revisions.

1. Minor Text Revisions
• 16-24 - Clarify reflective roof surfaces are still prohibited • 16-410 Density Bonus
• Specify “Purchaser” for Housing Related Cost
• Update Cal. Govt. Code references
• Clarify density bonus “application” for Content of Application • Remove added 45-year term (does not apply to equity share) • 16-525 DDR Procedure – Remove reference to SB 330 to defer to State law
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Discussion

2. Single-Room Occupancy, Management
• Concern: On-site management is expensive for
smaller SRO development
• Planning Commission Recommendation:
• Add a threshold of 16 units for on-site
management requirement
• Require either on-site or off-site
management office for SRO < 16 unit
6 Section 16-441.3(C):

On-site Management. On-site management shall be provided 24 hours a day. An SRO facility with 16 or more units shall have an onsite manager. An SRO facility with less than 16 units shall provide a management office either on-site or off-site. 354
Discussion

3. Group Quarter style facilities, Parking
• Concern: Existing Group Quarter parking requirement adds cost to development. Many farmworkers may not own vehicles.
• Planning Commission Recommendation:
• Reduce existing requirement from one space for every four farmworkers to one space for every six farmworkers
• Analysis:
• The City’s existing requirement is similar to or lower than other communities.
• No information at this time if the existing group quarter parking requirement has resulted in underparked or overparked housing. • A reduction could further reduce constraints to development of group quarter farmworker housing.
7 Section 16-622, Group quarter style facility:

One off-street space for every four six farm workers.
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Discussion

4. Single-Room Occupancy, Parking
• Concern: Parking requirements add cost to development. Many residents in SRO may not own vehicles.
• Planning Commission Recommendation:
• Remove vehicle parking requirement
• Require 1 long-term bicycle storage space per unit
• Analysis: Most jurisdictions require some parking for SRO. • Some parking necessary if SRO is not near transit.
• Staff Alternative Recommendation:
• Require minimal SRO parking unless SRO located near public transit (transit station or bus stop).
8 Section 16-622, Single-Room Occupancy:

One off-street space per two units and one easily accessible long-term bicycle storage space per unit;
With the exception of one manager’s space, off-street vehicle parking is not required when the development is located within one-half mile walking distance of public transit, including transit stations and bus stops; 356
2030 General Plan / Housing Element Consistency
Zoning Text Amendments:
● Consistent with 2030 General Plan Goals and Policies
• CD-1.5 & CD 16.6 Diversity of Housing
• CD-1.7 Compact Development
• CD-1.10 Jobs Housing Balance
• CD-2.1 Zoning and General Plan Consistency
• CD-3.6 & H-3.6 Barrier-Free Housing & Reasonable Accommodation • ICS-9.4 Monitoring Parking and Revise Regulations
• MC-1.1 Review Development Constraints
• MC-4.4 & H-3.4 Affordable Housing
• H-2.2 Balanced Opportunities
• H-4.3 Processing
• H-5.4 Continuum of Care and Homeless Plan
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Environmental Determination
● Project exempt from environmental review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), Sections 15060(c)(2) and (3) and 15061(b)(3).
● Proposed Zoning Text Amendments are regulatory action that are necessary to bring the OCC into compliance with state housing laws and the City’s adopted 2021-2029 Housing Element. The ZTA do not propose or approve any physical development, add
new residential sites or units, or increase density for housing beyond those analyzed in the Housing
Element IS-MND.
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Fiscal Impact
● No fiscal Impacts to the City are associated with the Zoning Text Amendments to bring the OCC into compliance with State housing law 11 359
Recommendation 12
That the City Council:
a) Conduct a public hearing
b) Find the Project to be Categorically Exempt from environmental review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) (General Rule);
c) Introduce the following seven ordinances for first reading (PZ 23-580-03):
1) An Ordinance amending Accessory Dwelling Unit parking and impact fee requirements in Oxnard City Code (OCC) Section 16-468 & 16-622; and
2) An Ordinance amending the City’s Density Bonus Ordinance in OCC Section 16-410; and
3) An Ordinance amending the Emergency Shelter Standards in OCC Section 16-504 and 16-622; and
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Recommendation (continued) 13
That the City Council:
c) Continued: Introduce the following ordinances for first reading (PZ 23-580-03):
4) An Ordinance streamlining ordinance provisions, clarifying permitting requirements, simplifying code requirements, and amending requirements on Farmworker Housing, Supportive Housing, Low-Barrier Navigation Center, Single Room Occupancy and Residential Care facilities in OCC Section 16-10, 16-20 to 16-144, 16-148, 16-300, 16-303, 16-333, 16-441 & 16-622 ; and 5) An Ordinance amending Reasonable Accommodation
requirements in OCC Section 16-501.5; and
6) An Ordinance streamlining, clarifying, and simplifying permit procedures for Development Design Review, Special Use Permit Expiration and Major and Minor Modification to Special Use Permit in OCC Sections 16-525, 16-553 and 16-560; and
7) An Ordinance amending the Attached Dwelling Unit standards in OCC Section 16-360.
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. M.1

DATE: November 7, 2023

TO: City Council

FROM: Phillip Molina, City Treasurer, (805) 385-7808, [email protected]

SUBJECT: City Treasurer’s Quarterly Investment Report for the Period Ending September 30, 2023. (10 minutes)

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council receive and file the report.

(This item did not originate in Committee.)

Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video: https://youtu.be/wI9JAMEyNqU

BACKGROUND

The City of Oxnard’s September 2023 investment report will be brief during this reporting period and is required to be submitted to the City Clerk and the City Council as prescribed in California Government Code 53646 and the Investment Policy adopted by the City Council.

But first, I wish to give a special thanks to the city staff without whose assistance this report could not be generated. This report reflects the monthly investment information in a similar format that has been presented in previous months along with the amounts in the Bank statements as of September 30, 2023. The following data is included in this report.

For the month of September, the investment portfolio earned an estimated $835,841.04 including LAIF and the Ventura County Investment Pool, and the efficiency rating decreased to 97%, with estimated annual earnings of $10,030,092.50.

This is up by $1,000,000 from the previous estimate.

Not in this sequence, it is our intention to show the public, the Mayor, and City Council the amounts in each city bank account so that you can see the percentage of available cash to the amount actually invested. You will notice the large buildup of cash in the bank account for the city’s general business. This is the result of the anticipated Federal payments, and it is the intent of the Treasurer to greatly increase the amount of cash invested so that once again it exceeds 90%. For the month of June, we were at 97% efficiency and have exceeded our goal.

Next, we will show you in a bar chart the amounts invested separated by their maturity date or year. This will allow you to see the ladder or spread of the investments in order to generate a higher return. Third, we explain that the cash flows over the last 15 months so you can judge the management of the cash and determine whether there are periods during the year when more money is available for a short period, overnight investments versus 2-, 3-, 4-, or 5-year maturities.

Fourth, we will show you the daily cash position for September 30, 2023 so that you can see how the Treasurer’s department reviews our cash balances every day to assure that the city has enough liquidity to cover its obligations.

And next, we make available the detailed list of every investment that the city currently holds as of the last day of September 30, 2023 upon request.

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This information is being provided to you using both charts and graphs. The charts are presented so that the Mayor, Council, and the public can begin to see the actual amounts in the city’s bank accounts at Bank of America. The graphs are created in order to show trends, and relationships that are best understood in that method of presentation. So, while this report is brief in the number of pages, we hope to respond to your questions.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

This agenda item is a routine operational item or does not relate to the five strategic priorities adopted by City Council on March 16, 2021.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

The City’s total amount invested as of September 30, 2023, purchased at a tax cost of $407,886,893.50, with a PAR value of $407,775,000. Because the upward movement in the GSE market interest rates produces greater earnings, it also results in an estimated net market loss if we had to sell the older lower-yielding instruments in the market today.

ITEM September
2023
Cost of investments (bank
calc.) $407,886,893.50
Par or face value $407,775,000.00
USBank’s tax costs and PAR/Face Value

In a market (the city’s policy requires a risk-free rate of return) of fixed interest rates any instrument purchased today will decrease in value as the interest rates increase and vice versa. However, with a passive portfolio, one where we intend to hold each instrument until it matures, we can expect to receive the PAR or Face value when we sell back each individual GSE (government-sponsored enterprise bond) or CD, so that there would be no market loss.

Cash balances on the 30th day of September 2023 in each authorized city bank account with Bank of America totaled $17,351,356.89 in the three Bank of America accounts.

(Per Bank Statements as of September 30, 2023)

The investments have a par value of $ 407,775,000 and an estimated market value of $385,942,364.75. Some were purchased months or years earlier and during the period of forced low GSE interest rates set by the former President. To provide a greater return, we can try to reduce the amount invested with LAIF and spread that over the 2,3,4, and 5-year terms. Recently, LAIF was generating an average return that is now moving upward with the City’s average portfolio return. LAIF’s September average apportionment rate was 3.434%, which is less than the current GSE (government- sponsored enterprise) rates and less than our average portfolio yield. Reducing the amount in LAIF would produce greater returns, however, doing so would also reduce the liquidity of the portfolio.

Estimated market value is based on price paid

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2.61% year to date. Based on the face value of the investments, using the average portfolio yield for estimating the amount of interest earnings for the month of September produced an estimated annual interest earnings of $10,030,092.50:

Estimated annual and monthly earnings

Now when we look back at the monthly cash flows of recent years, we found that the month with the highest cash outflow was September 2023 with a one-month outflow of $48 million. The fact that we have $39 million invested in LAIF and $31 million in the Ventura County Investment Pool, which can be drawn down within one day, means there should be no normal condition that would require the Treasurer to sell investments before their maturity. Before we reveal the details, we want to know the level of efficiency in our investment team. But first, we look to see how much cash is available, and how much cash is invested to determine the efficiency of the team. The goal is to invest 100% of the available cash, and we know that for normal/average operations we should retain a daily balance of $3-5 million in the bank accounts. For the month of September, our efficiency rating was 97%.

Efficiency Rating

The daily cash report for the last working day in September shows sufficient available cash to satisfy the city’s booked short-term obligation.

Daily cash report prepared by Eden Alomeri and Martha Guerra:

DAILY CASH POSITION WORKSHEET - GENERAL ACCOUNT
DATE: 09/28/23
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CREDIT

ESTIMATE DESCRIPTION
Collected/Closing Avail Bal 13,477,994.27 As of 09/27/23 1 Day Float 557,101.70 As of 09/27/23
Credit Cards-C2G/OTC 95,277.77
Auto Pay 92,235.14
LAIF Withdrawal
Investment Coupon 30,535.83
Investment Call/Maturity 1,000,000.00 3130AWYP9 6.5% 8/28/28 TOTAL CREDITS $ 15,253,144.71

DEBIT ESTIMATE
Accounts Payable to Clear 700,000.00
LAIF Deposit 5,000,000.00 Conf# 1739013
TOTAL DEBITS $ 5,700,000.00
GENERAL ACCOUNT BALANCE $ 9,553,144.71
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SUCCESSOR AGENCY $ 4,901,127.82

LAIF $ 46,000,000.00

VCIP $ 31,000,000.00

Because of an error, the September 30, 2023 daily cash report showed the wrong amount in the LAIF account, and given the next day, the 4-day weekend, I am presenting the next daily cash report that has been corrected.

The bar chart below shows the maturities of City’s investment portfolio and reflects the fact that as our older instruments are being called early, we find the need to acquire shorter-term notes as long as we can, assuring a rate of .79 % or higher, as explained above.

Details of investments are available upon request.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME

This item did not originate in Committee.

Prepared by: Phillip Molina, City Treasurer

ATTACHMENTS
None

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT

REPORTS
AGENDA ITEM NO. M.2

DATE: November 7, 2023

TO: City Council

FROM: Michelle McCarron, Assistant City Attorney, 805-385-3937, [email protected]

SUBJECT: Ordinance of the City Council Prohibiting Single-Use Plastic Foodware (15 minutes)

RECOMMENDATION

That the City Council approve the introduction and first reading by title only and waive any further reading of the ordinance entitled: "Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Oxnard, California Amending Article XXIV of Chapter 7 of the Oxnard City Code Prohibiting the Use and Distribution of Single-Use Plastic Foodware."

(This item is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Title 14 of the California Rules of Regulation section 15061(b)(3))

(Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0)

Please click the following link to view the required Measure M pre-recorded presentation video:
https://youtu.be/DwpobpYAURo

BACKGROUND

On July 28, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 3017, which Restricted the Distribution of Single- Use Foodware Accessories and Standard Condiments. The ordinance was adopted in response to Assembly Bill (“AB”) No. 1276, which required Cities to pass an ordinance regulating the use and distribution of single-use foodware and required that food facilities only distribute single-use foodware such as utensils, stirrers, splash sticks, condiment packets and plastic straws when requested by a consumer. In order to comply with AB 1276, the City was required to pass an ordinance prohibiting the distribution of single-use foodware. This ordinance regulated how single-use foodware accessories that are commonly made of plastic are distributed but did not ban the use.

On June 30, 2022, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill (“SB”) No. 54 into law. SB 54 established the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, authorizing CalRecycle to create and implement new recyclability and compostability standards for plastic packaging. SB 54 requires the City to collect and recycle or compost materials CalRecycle identifies as recyclable and compostable and designates as a "covered material" pursuant to Public Resource Code section 42041(e)(1)(A) and (B)(i) and (ii).

CalRecycle is slated to publish a list of covered materials by January 1, 2024. Once the list of covered materials is published the City is obligated to recycle or compost all the covered material including single-use plastic foodware. The City may file for an extension or exemption with CalRecycle that may relieve the City from recycling certain covered materials.

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The City’s Del Norte Refuse and Recycling Facility, similar to many others in the waste industry, does not have existing machinery that can recycle single-use plastic foodware. However, the extension and exemption may not relieve the City of its obligations with respect to single-use plastics under SB 54. However, SB 54 does provide authority for a local jurisdiction, such as the City, to pass an ordinance prohibiting the use and distribution of single-use plastic foodware items in the City. The passage of an ordinance prohibiting the use of single-use plastic foodware relieves the City of its obligation to recycle single-use plastic foodware and from having to navigate the exemption and or extension options provided to local jurisdictions under SB 54.

A prohibition of single-use plastic foodware will have environmental benefits, because single-use plastic foodware is not currently processable at local waste collection facilities and therefore is sent to the landfill where it is slow to degrade, leach chemicals into the environment, and break down into microplastics that negatively affect local wildlife and marine animals.

DISCUSSION

Amending sections of Article XXIV of Chapter 7 of the Oxnard City Code to ban the use and distribution of single-use plastic foodware at food facilities to help reduce local plastic debris in our community and help further the City’s goals under the City’s Climate Action Adaptation Plan (CAAP).

Materials to be Included in the Proposed Ordinance

This Ordinance will apply to all single-use plastic foodware as defined below:

Plastic - Means a synthetic or semisynthetic material chemically synthesized by the polymerization of organic substances that can be shaped into various rigid and flexible forms, and includes coatings and adhesives.“Plastic” includes, without limitation, polyethylene terephthalate (PET), high density polyethylene (HDPE),polyvinyl chloride (PVC), low density polyethylene (LDPE), polypropylene (PP), polystyrene (PS), polylactic acid(PLA), and aliphatic biopolyesters, such as polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) and polyhydroxybutyrate (PHB). “Plastic”does not include natural rubber or naturally occurring polymers such as proteins or starches.

Plastic Foodware - Means single-use foodware made partially or entirely of plastic. Plastic foodware is neither compostable or recyclable.

Single Use - Means designed to be used once and then discarded, and not designed for repeated use and sanitizing.

Exemptions to the Proposed Ordinance
This Ordinance makes the following exemptions for single-use plastic foodware products from the provisions of this article:

1. Correctional institutions, which has the same meaning as in Cal. Penal Code, Section 7502.

2. Health care facilities licensed pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code, Article 1 (commencing with Section 1250) of Chapter 2 of Division 2 or facilities that are owned or operated by a health care service plan licensed pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code, Chapter 2.2 (commencing with Section 1340) of Division 2.

3. Residential care facilities licensed pursuant to Cal. Health and Safety Code, Division 2 (commencing with Section 1200).
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Businesses Subject to the Ordinance
This Ordinance will apply to Food Facilities, which is defined in accordance with California Health and Safety Code section 113789, which states that a “Food facility” is an operation that stores, prepares, packages, serves, vends, or otherwise provides food for human consumption at the retail level, including, but not limited to, the following: (1) An operation where food is consumed on or off the premises, regardless of whether there is a charge for the food; and (2) A place used in conjunction with the operations described in this subdivision, including, but not limited to, storage facilities for food-related utensils, equipment, and materials. Additionally, a Food facility includes permanent and nonpermanent food facilities.

Ordinance Implementation/Enforcement
This Ordinance will take effect January 1, 2024, however enforcement actions under the ordinance will not begin until January 1, 2025, to allow time for outreach to the impacted businesses and organizations, and coordination with City’s Community Development, Code Compliance and Environmental Resources departments. This period will also allow businesses and organizations to use previously purchased non-compliant product(s) and receive information about resources for compliant products. This enforcement date of the Ordinance is consistent with the requirements of SB54.

Food facilities will not be cited for violations until January 1, 2025. Upon a first violation, the City shall issue a written Notice of Violation to the offending establishment, person or business. If, after the specified correction period, the violation is not ceased or abated, violators of the Ordinance would be subject to the the fine structure in Section 7-345(B), where first and second violations of this article will result in notice of violations and any subsequent violation shall constitute an infraction punishable by a fine of $25 for each day in violation, but not to exceed $300 annually. Any further violation of the Ordinance may be subject to an administrative action pursuant to the procedures set forth in Article III of Chapter 7 and based on the City’s schedule of fines.

Community Outreach
The goal of the City’s outreach is to help businesses find affordable compliant products that work for their business needs. City staff and volunteers will help to ensure that the transition away from single-use plastic foodware is as smooth and affordable as possible for the business community. City staff will develop resources to help businesses, and provide one-on-one assistance as needed. Staff will also engage with the local organizations, business community, and non-profit organizations with different outreach methods including social media, mailers, meetings, and door to door conversations with affected businesses.

STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

This agenda item supports the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy. The purpose of the Infrastructure and Natural Resources strategy is to preserve and improve our roads, utilities, parks, trees, water supply and natural resources through effective planning, prioritization, and an equitable and efficient use of available funding.

FINANCIAL IMPACT

There is no financial impact.

COMMITTEE OUTCOME

The Public Works and Transportation Committee approved 3-0 on October 24, 2023 to approve the staff recommendation and to forward the item for Council approval.

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ATTACHMENTS

1. Ordinance

2. Presentation

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CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OXNARD
ORDINANCE NO. ________

ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

OXNARD, CALIFORNIA AMENDING ARTICLE XXIV OF
CHAPTER 7 OF THE OXNARD CITY CODE PROHIBITING THE

USE AND DISTRIBUTION OF SINGLE-USE PLASTIC

FOODWARE
WHEREAS, California Governor Gavin Newsome signed Senate Bill (“SB”) 54 into law on June 30, 2022; and
WHEREAS, SB 54 established the Plastic Pollution Prevention and Packaging Producer Responsibility Act, authorizing CalRecycle to create and implement new recyclability and compostability standards for plastic packaging; and
WHEREAS, under SB 54 the City is required to collect and recycle or compost materials CalRecycle identifies as recyclable and compostable (“covered materials”); and WHEREAS, CalRecycle’s deadline to publish this list of recyclable and compostable materials is January 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the City is not required to collect any covered material that the City prohibits via ordinance by January 1, 2024; and
WHEREAS, single-use plastic foodware cannot be recycled locally at this time; and WHEREAS, prohibiting the use or distribution of certain covered material within the City will reduce the amount of covered material that the City’s environmental resources division has to process; and
WHEREAS, single-use plastic foodware is frequently used by restaurants and food establishments, including mobile food trucks/vehicles/food vendors, street and sidewalk vendors, and outdoor food sales, as containers for take-out food orders or for leftover food after dining; and
WHEREAS, in January of this year the City adopted an ordinance prohibiting the use, manufacture, and distribution of expanded polystyrene (“EPS”) foodware; and WHEREAS, many cities throughout California have adopted ordinances prohibiting or restricting the distribution of single-use plastic foodware, requiring cost-effective reusable, recyclable, and/or compostable alternatives be used instead; and 371
Ordinance No. _________

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