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Ordinance Fact Sheet
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: CITY ATTORNEY
DATE:April 8, 2024
SUBJECT: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING CODE REGARDING
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT REGULATIONS
TITLE OF PROPOSED ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASADENA AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF TITLE 17 (ZONING CODE) OF THE PASADENA MUNICIPAL CODE
REGULATING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
PURPOSE OF ORDINANCE
Council directed preparation of this ordinance on December 4, 2023. Development of the ordinance required extra time and review by outside counsel to ensure compliance with state law. The purpose of this ordinance is to amend the Zoning Code to ensure consistency with recently adopted state regulations and to facilitate the production of accessory dwelling units (ADUs). The proposed amendment also limits ADUs in the Hillside Overlay Districts served by private or public streets of up to 26 feet wide to only the "Statewide Exemption ADUs."
REASON WHY LEGISLATION IS NEEDED
This legislation is needed to bring the Zoning Code regulations pertaining to ADUs in line with numerous and sweeping changes to state law requirements over the last few years that are applicable to charter cities. Currently, the Zoning Code is inconsistent with state law, and staff has continued to process ADD applications consistent with state law.
PROGRAMS, DEPARTMENTS OR GROUPS AFFECTED
The Planning & Community Development Department will implement the proposed ordinance.
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FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct fiscal impact to the City arising from this ordinance.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
On December 4, 2023, Council found that the proposed amendment to the Zoning Code is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under California Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 in that the proposed Zoning Code Text Amendment further implements the provisions of Section 65852.2 of the California Government Code.
Respectfully submitted,
Prepared by:
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MICHELE BEAL
City Attorney
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THERESA FUENTES
Assistant City Attorney
Concurred by:
MIGUELMARQUEZ
City Manager
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