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Attachment 6 – Zoning Ordinance Amending Title 10, Chapter 5

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ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
REDONDO BEACH ZONING ORDINANCE CHAPTER 5 AMENDMENT TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029

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ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING
AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN

IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH

MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED
6 TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND

OTHER AMENDMENTS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY

DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM
ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

WHEREAS, the City’s current General Plan was adopted on May 26, 1992; and WHEREAS, on March 29, 2016 the City Council approved the City’s three-year Strategic Plan goal to “Ensure sustainability, livability, and health by completing the General Plan update and by implementing environmentally responsible programs”; and WHEREAS, on October 4, 2016, the City Council awarded the contract for planning and environmental consulting services to Placeworks, Inc. for updates to the “Land Use Element” and “Conservation, Recreation and Parks, and Open Space Element” of the City’s General Plan and preparation of the required environmental documents; and
WHEREAS, on December 13, 2016 the City Council approved Resolution No. CC1612-122 establishing a 27-member General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC) to provide direct community stakeholder input to the update of the Land Use and Conservation, Recreation and Parks, and Open Space Elements of the General Plan including analysis and recommendations regarding amendments to the Mixed-Use Zoning and Development Standards, and opportunities for additional recreation, parks, and open space areas; and
WHEREAS, on February 21, 2017 pursuant to Resolution No. CC-1612-122, the Mayor and City Council selected the members of the GPAC and the City Clerk reviewed all selections and confirmed each was a resident of Redondo Beach. Two (2) members were appointed by the Mayor, one (1) of whom served as the Chair, and each Council Member appointed five (5) members, three (3) of whom resided in their District; and WHEREAS, the GPAC conducted a total of twenty-eight (28) noticed public meetings since April 27, 2017, with their final meeting being held on January 31, 2024. At the final meeting, GPAC completed their discussions and recommendations for the final draft focused General Plan, which includes a consistently formatted, comprehensive General Plan document with a new Introduction, along with updated Goals, Policies, and Implementation Measures for the Land Use, Open Space and Conservation, Safety, and Noise Elements; and
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WHEREAS, on February 29, 2024 the City’s Draft General Plan document was released for comment on the City’s website, allowing the public and other interested parties to comment directly on the Draft General Plan Document. Additionally, on March 20, 2024 City staff and Placeworks, Inc. conducted an open house meeting to present and take input on the City’s Draft General Plan update; and WHEREAS, concurrently with the City’s work on the Focused General Plan Update work was also initiated on the City’s 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the City’s 6th Cycle 2021- 2029 Housing Element presents a framework for meeting the housing needs of existing and future resident populations within the City based on the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA) of 2,490 units.

While the RHNA allocation is 2,490 units, when accounting for a credit of 451 units and 240 anticipated ADUs, the total need with a 10% buffer is 1, 944 units; and WHEREAS, the 6th Cycle 2021- 2029 Housing Element identifies strategies and programs to conserve and improve existing affordable housing; provide adequate housing sites; assist in the development of affordable housing; remove governmental and other constraints to housing development; and promote equal housing opportunities in a strategic manner; and
WHEREAS, the 6th Cycle 2021- 2029 Housing Element actualizes the noted strategies and programs with proposed additional residential densities within mixed- use designations, residential recycling, residential overlays in commercial and industrial zones, and residential development on religious properties through coordination with nonprofit organizations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council, at its duly noticed public meetings on April 20, May 4, May 11, and May 18, 2021, at which time all interested parties were given an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence, considered multiple land plans for the purpose of identifying housing sites throughout the City that would accommodate the City' s RHNA; and
WHEREAS, the City Council at its duly noticed public meeting on June 15, 2021 approved a draft land use plan that identified housing sites that can accommodate the City' s RHNA and other land use changes and adjustments to some commercial, industrial, and public institutional designations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on July 5th, 2022, at which time it considered evidence presented by staff, the consultant, and other interested parties and adopted the revised City of Redondo Beach 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element, incorporating the amendments recommended by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and submitted the revised Housing Element to HCD on July 11, 2022; and
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WHEREAS, on September 1, 2022, the State Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) issued a letter certifying the City’s 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element and noting that the City must continue timely and effective implementation of all programs; and
WHEREAS, the City’s Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone is consistent with, supports, and serves to implements the Land Use Element and Programs8, 9, 10, and 13 of the City’s certified 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, program 8 does not identify any properties requiring rezoning in the coastal zone, but it commits to allowing housing by-right on properties identified in the Housing Element sites inventory, where no rezoning was required, if the property meets certain conditions; and
WHEREAS, program 9 ensures nondiscretionary processing for nonvacant sites that were identified in the City’s previous housing element; and WHEREAS, program 10 requires replacement housing consistent with state law; and
WHEREAS, program 13 commits to update the zoning ordinance to comply with multiple state laws and implement the City’s General Plan; and WHEREAS, the associated updates to the City’s Zoning Ordinances and Local Coastal Program (LCP) required for consistency with the General Plan are also consistent with, support, and serve to implement the City’s Housing Element inclusive of the “Housing Sites” and “Housing Programs”, and also serve to update the City’s Zoning Ordinances and LCP consistent with State Housing Laws; and WHEREAS, on August 1, 2024 the City’s Updated Draft General Plan, Draft Zoning Ordinance, and Draft Local Coastal Program, were released for comment on the City’s website, allowing the public and other interested parties to comment directly on the draft documents; and
WHEREAS, on June 20, August 1, and August 15, 2024 the Planning Commission held multiple duly noticed public hearings to take testimony from staff, the public and other interested parties, and to deliberate on updates to the City’s General Plan Land Use, Open Space & Conservation, Noise, and Safety Element, and revisions to the City’s Zoning Ordinances and LCP required for consistency and to implement the City’s Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on September 19, 2024 the Planning Commission held a final duly noticed public hearing and completed its deliberations on updates to the City’s General Plan Land Use, Open Space & Conservation, Noise, and Safety Elements, and updates to the City’s Zoning Ordinances and LCP required for consistency and to implement the City’s Housing Element, and took testimony from staff, the public and other interested ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
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parties, and considered the associated program Draft Environmental Impact Report and made the following recommendations:

1. That the City Council certify pursuant to CEQA the Final Program Environmental Impact Report inclusive of its referenced appendices for the “Redondo Beach Focused General Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Updates and Local Program Amendments”, approve appropriate findings, a statement of overriding considerations, and mitigation monitoring and reporting program; and

2. That the City Council adopt a General Plan Amendment to update the City’s Land Use, Open Space and Conservation, Noise, and Safety Elements with certain proposed changes and edits as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-09-PCR-09; and

3. That the City Council adopt amendments to the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, Title 10, Planning and Zoning, Chapter 1, Subdivisions, Chapter 2 Zoning and Land Use, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance to make consistent the General Plan Update and to implement the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element inclusive of the zoning amendments for implementing “Housing Sites” and “Housing Programs”; and

4. That the City Council adopt amendments to the City of Redondo Beach’s Coastal Land Use Plan of the Local Coastal Program to make consistent the General Plan Update and to implement the 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element inclusive of the zoning amendments for implementing “Housing Sites” and “Housing Programs”;
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, a Draft Program Environmental Impact Report (Draft PEIR) has been prepared and was presented to the Planning Commission at the same time as the final draft of the General Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Amendments, Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone Amendments, and Local Coastal Program Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the overall purpose of the PEIR is to inform the City, responsible agencies, decision makers, and the public about the potential environmental effects resulting from full implementation of the proposed Redondo Beach General Plan Update, and the associated Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone, and Local Coastal Program amendments that are required for consistency purposes and to implement the City’s certified 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element; and WHEREAS, the PEIR addresses effects that may be significant and adverse; evaluates alternatives to the project; and identifies mitigation measures and alternatives to reduce or avoid identified potentially significant impacts; and WHEREAS, included as an appendix to the PEIR, Appendix A Buildout Methodology, explains the buildout assumptions and methodologies utilized for projecting ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
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the potential growth in the City over the next 25 years to the horizon year of the General Plan Update of 2050; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2024 an “Amended Notice of Availability of a Draft Environmental Impact Report” was issued to advise the public and interested parties that the City of Redondo Beach Planning Division had released the Draft PEIR addressing potential impacts associated with the Redondo Beach Focused General Plan Update, Zoning Ordinance Update and Local Coastal Program Amendment (proposed project) for a 47-day review period beginning on August 1, 2024, and ending on September 16, 2024; and
WHEREAS, on August 1, 2024 the City’s Updated Draft General Plan, Draft Zoning Ordinance, and Draft LCP, were released for comment on the City’s website, allowing the public and other interested parties to comment directly on the Draft General Plan Document; and
WHEREAS, the City timely received 18 written comments on the Draft PEIR; and WHEREAS, all comments timely received on the Draft PEIR have been responded to and are included in the Final PEIR, which consists of the Draft EIR, responses to comments timely received on the Draft PEIR, and clarifications/revisions to the Draft EIR; and
WHEREAS, on October 1, October 15, and October 29, 2024, the City Council, at duly noticed public hearings, considered the Project and the Final PEIR, at which times the City staff presented its reports and interested persons had an opportunity to be heard and to present evidence regarding the Project and the Final PEIR; and WHEREAS, at their duly noticed public hearing on October 15, 2024, City Council directed staff to move forward with the Housing Element implementation related General Plan, Zoning Ordinance, and Local Coastal Program Amendments to comply with the statutory deadline of February 12, 2025 and defer other proposed nonresidential amendments for later consideration. Additionally, City Council directed City staff to include other residential amendments not required by the City’s Housing Element that change residential capacity at the same time as the Housing Element related amendments; and
WHEREAS, multiple technical studies, environmental scoping meetings, community surveys, public meetings and workshops with the GPAC, the general public, the Planning Commission, and the City Council since 2016 have all served to engage and inform the general public including residents, business owners/operators, and other interested parties and have shaped the resulting draft General Plan Update, and the associated Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Ordinance for the Coastal Zone, and LCP amendments required for consistency and implementing the Housing Element.

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NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH DOES HEREBY FIND AS FOLLOWS:

1. That the amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance are consistent with the “Purpose” and procedures pursuant to Redondo Beach Municipal Code Section 10-5.2504 Zoning amendments.

2. That the amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance are consistent with the City’s General Plan Land Use Element.

3. That the amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance are consistent with and serve to implement the City’s certified 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element.

4. The amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance are necessary to facilitate the development of affordable housing in the community consistent with State housing law.

5. The City Council considered the information contained in the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the proposed Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance amendments, and the City Council certified the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number 2023050732), adopted findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. That the above recitals and findings are true and correct, and are incorporated herein by reference as if set forth in full.

SECTION 2. PUBLIC COMMENT. That agencies and interested members of the public have been afforded ample notice and opportunity to comment on the Final PEIR and the proposed amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance.

SECTION 3. FINAL PROGRAM ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT. That the City Council considered the information contained in the Final Program Environmental Impact Report for the proposed amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance, and the City Council certified the Final Program Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse Number 2023050732), adopted findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act, adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopted a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and directed City staff to implement and monitor the mitigation measures, and file a Notice of Determination as set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21152.

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SECTION 4. TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE. That the City Council adopt amendments to the Redondo Beach Municipal Code, Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance to make consistent and implement the City’s certified 6th Cycle 2021-2029 Housing Element as well as other amendments regarding residentially designated properties, which amendments are not identified as program actions in the City’s Housing Element, in accordance with the proposed changes/edits attached as “Exhibit A” and “Exhibit B” (Zoning Map, October 29, 2024).

SECTION 5. SEVERANCE. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this amendment to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of these amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this amendment to Title 10 Planning and Zoning, Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. PUBLICATION AND EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance shall be published by one insertion in the Easy Reader, the official newspaper of said City, and same shall go into effect and be in full force and operation from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of November, 2024. _______________________________
James A. Light, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
________________________________ ________________________________ Michael W. Webb, City Attorney Eleanor Manzano, CMC, City Clerk ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
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CERTIFICATION

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss

CITY OF REDONDO BEACH )
I, Eleanor Manzano, City Clerk of the City of Redondo Beach, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. 3283-24 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 29th day of October, 2024 and approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Redondo Beach, California, at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 5th day of November, 2024, and there after signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said ordinance was adopted by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
_________________________
Eleanor Manzano, CMC
City Clerk
ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

Exhibit A, October 29, 2024
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“Exhibit A”
Proposed Amendments to Title 10 Planning and Zoning,
Chapter 5 Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing
Ordinance of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.

Amendments to Chapter 5, Coastal Land Use Plan Implementing Ordinance
Amendments to Article 1, General Provisions
Section 10-5.300, Designation of Zones:

The following text will be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (c) will be amended to read:
(c) Mixed Use.
(1) .
(2) MU-3 Mixed Use Zones: MU-3, MU-3B and MU-3C.

Section 10-5.402, Definitions:

The following definitions will be added to or revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) within Section 10-5.402, Definitions:
…
“Employee housing” shall mean qualified employee housing providing accommodation for six or fewer employees, pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 17021.5(b). …
“Family” shall mean an individual or two or more persons, related by blood, marriage, or adoption, or a group of not more than five persons, excluding servants, who need not blood, marriage, or adoption, living together in a living together in a dwelling unit, with common access to and common use of all living, kitchen, and eating areas within a dwelling unit., but not including limited residential care facilities. …
"Floor area, gross." In calculating gross floor area, all horizontal dimensions shall be taken from the exterior faces of walls, including covered enclosed porches, but not including the area of inner courts or shaft enclosures.
(a) Uses in nonresidential zones. Gross floor area shall mean the floor area of the ground floor and any additional stories, and the floor area of mezzanines, lofts, and basements of a structure. Gross floor area shall not include any area used exclusively for vehicle parking and loading, enclosed vertical shafts, or elevators.
(b) Residential uses in "R" residential zones. Gross floor area shall mean the floor area of the ground floor and any additional stories of all buildings on the lot including accessory buildings. The gross floor area shall include mezzanines and lofts, and garages. Gross floor area shall not include decks, ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

Exhibit A, October 29, 2024
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balconies, attics, basements where the finished first floor above the basement (or the roof of the basement where there is no first floor above) is no more than two feet above the existing grade or finished grade, whichever is lower, within the front 40 feet of the lot, or basements not located within the front 40 feet of the lot.
(c) Mixed uses in mixed use zones. Gross floor area shall mean the floor area of the ground floor and any additional stories of all buildings on the lot including accessory buildings. The gross floor area shall include mezzanines, and lofts. Gross floor area shall not include decks, balconies, attics, basements where the finished first floor above the basement (or the roof of the basement where there is no first floor above) is no more than two feet above the existing grade or finished grade, whichever is lower, within the front 40 feet of the lot, or basements not located within the front 40 feet of the lot. Gross floor area shall not include any area used exclusively for vehicle parking and loading, enclosed vertical shafts, or elevators.
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“Household” shall mean a family living together in a single dwelling unit, with a common access to, and common use of, all living and eating areas and all areas and facilities for the preparation and storage of food within the dwelling unit all the people who occupy a housing unit. A household includes all related and unrelated people, who share the dwelling unit. A person living alone in a dwelling unit, or a group of unrelated people sharing a dwelling unit are also counted as a household. …
“Household, lower income” shall mean a household making up to 80 percent of the area median income (AMI) as defined by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD). …
“Low barrier navigation center” shall mean a housing first, low barrier, temporary, service-enriched shelter focused on helping homeless individuals and families to quickly obtain permanent housing. Low barrier includes best practices to reduce barriers to entry, such as allowing partners, pets, storage of personal items, and privacy.
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“Mixed Use, Horizontal” shall mean a project that combines different types of uses within multiple singleuse buildings that offer complementary functions as a horizontal mixed use (HMU) project. A HMU project may include apartment buildings, businesses and retail stores all located within the same development site and operating as a cohesive district.
…
“Mixed Use, Vertical” shall mean a project that combines different types of uses within the same building as a vertical mixed use (VMU) project. A VMU project might include a building with commercial uses on the ground floor and residential or office uses on higher floors. …
"Residential care facility, limited" shall mean 24-hour non-medical care for six or fewer persons in need of personal services, supervision, protection, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living.

This classification includes only those services and facilities licensed by the State of California. …
“Single room occupancy (SRO) housing” shall mean an efficiency unit that (1) is occupied as a primary residence and (2) is subject to state landlord-tenant law pursuant to chapter 2 (commencing with section ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

Exhibit A, October 29, 2024
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1940) of Title 5 of part 4 of division 3 of the Civil Code. The term also includes a unit in an “SRO Project” as described in Title 4 California Code of Regulations Section 10325(g)(3)(H). …
“Supportive housing” shall mean housing with no limit on length of stay, that is occupied by the target population, and that is linked to onsite or offsite service that assists the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving his or her health status, and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community (as defined by Government Code Section 65582). …
“Target population” shall mean persons with low incomes who have one or more disabilities, including mental illness, HIV or AIDS, substance abuse, or other chronic health condition, or individuals eligible for service provided pursuant to the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Services Act (Division 4.5 (commencing with Section 4500) of the Welfare and Institutions Code) and may include, among other populations, adults, emancipated minors, families with children, elderly persons, young adults aging out of the foster care system, individuals exiting from institutional settings, veterans, and homeless people. …
“Transitional housing” shall mean a building or buildings configured as rental housing developments, but operated under program requirements that require the termination of assistance and recirculation of the assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at a predetermined future point in time that shall be no less than six (6) months from the beginning of the assistance (as defined by Section 50675.2 of the Health and Safety Code).
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Amendments to Article 2, Zoning Districts
Section 10-5.500 Specific Purposes, R-1 and R-1A single-family residential zones Section 10-5.500 Specific Purposes, R-1 and R-1A single-family residential zones shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (a) will be amended to read:
(a) Provide residential areas to be developed exclusively for single-family dwellings, including those units used as transitional housing, supportive housing or employee housing, subject to appropriate site and design standards, consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plan and with the standards of public health, safety, and welfare established by the Municipal Code;
Section 10-5.501 Land use regulations: R-1 and R-1A single-family residential zones.

The following uses will be added (shown as underlined text) to the table as noted below:

Classifications R-1 R-1A Additional Regulations See Sections:

Residential Uses
Supportive housing P P 10-5.1638
Transitional housing P P
Employee housing P P
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

Exhibit A, October 29, 2024
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Section 10-5.510 Specific Purposes, R-2, R-3A, RMD, and RH multiple-family residential zones.

Section 10-5.510 Specific Purposes, R-2, R-3A, RMD, and RH multiple-family residential zones shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (a) will be amended to read:
(a) Provide appropriately located areas for multiple-family residential development, including those units used as transitional housing, supportive housing or employee housing consistent with the Coastal Land Use Plan, and with the standards of public health, safety, and welfare established by the Municipal Code; Section 10-5.511, Land use regulations: R-2, R-3, RMD, and RH multiple-family residential zones.

The following uses and note will be revised and added (shown as strike through and underlined text) to the table as noted below:

Classifications R-2 R-3 R-3A RMD RH-1 RH-2 RH-3
Additional Regulations
See Section:

Residential Uses
2-315 residential units on a lot* P P P P P P P 10-5.1608 416 or more residential units on a
lot* C C C C C C C 10-5.1608
Supportive housing P P P P P P P 10-5.1638
Transitional housing P P P P P P P
Employee housing P P P P P P P
*Maximum number of units per each Zone is established by the applicable Zone’s development standards.

Section 10-5.513 Development standards: R-2 low density multiple-family residential zone Section 10-5.513 Development standards: R-2 low density multiple-family residential zone shall revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (b) will be amended to read:
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined only when all of the requirements of subsections (b)(1) and), (b)(2) of this section are satisfied. (This subsection is not intended to permit the combination of two or more typical or standard-sized lots or to permit developments of a mass and scale inconsistent with the character of the neighborhood.)
(1) One of the following conditions exists:
a. One or more of the lots is less than 5,000 square feet in area, or b.One or more of the lots has no legal access from a public street or alley, or c. One or more of the lots is subject to other unique circumstances such as unusual lot size, shape or topography, and the combining of the lots will help achieve an improved development more consistent with the character of development in the neighborhood; (1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code, the Subdivision Map Act and Article 10 of this chapter; (2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with an applications for Administrative Design Review for projects processing 15 units or fewer, or Planning Commission Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit for a development greater than 15 units consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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Section 10-5.515 Development standards: R-3a low density multiple-family residential zone Section 10-5.515 Development standards: R-3a low density multiple-family residential zone shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (b) will be amended to read:
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined only when the following are satisfied. (1) The front lot line of the combined lots shall not exceed 100 feet, (1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act and Article 10 of this chapter; (2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with an applications for Administrative Design Review for projects processing 15 units or fewer, or Planning Commission Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit for a development greater than 15 units consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone.

Section 10-5.516 Development standards: RMD medium density multiple-family residential zone Section 10-5.516 Development standards: RMD medium density multiple-family residential zone shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (b) will be amended to read::
(b) Permitted lot combinations. Two or more lots may be combined provided that the following requirements are satisfied:
(1) A parcel map is approved pursuant to the standards and requirements set forth in Chapter 1, Title 10 of the Municipal Code and the Subdivision Map Act and Article 10 of this Chapter; (2) The proposed combination is brought in connection with application an applications for Administrative Design Review for projects processing 15 units or fewer, or Planning Commission Design Review and a Conditional Use Permit for a development greater than 15 units consistent with the development standards applicable to the zone.

Section 10-5.517 Development standards: RH-1 high density multiple-family residential zone.

Section 10-5.517 Development standards: RH-1 high density multiple-family residential zone shall be amended as follows:
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,556 1,452 square feet of lot area, not to exceed 28 30 dwelling units per net acre except one unit may be constructed on any legal lot as defined in Section 10-5.402 and Section 10-5.1528 of this chapter.

Section 10-5.518 Development standards: RH-2 high density multiple-family residential zone.

Section 10-5.518 Development standards: RH-2 high density multiple-family residential zone shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (a) will be amended to read:
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,556 1,452 square feet of lot area, not to exceed 28 30 dwelling units per net acre except one unit may be constructed on any legal lot as defined in Section 10-5.402 and Section 10-5.1528 of this chapter.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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Section 10-5.519 Development standards: RH-3 high density multiple-family residential zone.

Section 10-5.519 Development standards: RH-3 high density multiple-family residential zone shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (a) will be amended to read:
(a) Lot area per dwelling unit.
(1) The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,556 1,452 square feet of lot area, not to exceed 28 30 dwelling units per net acre except one unit may be constructed on any legal lot as defined in Section 10-5.402 and Section 10-5.1528 of this chapter.

Section 10-5.900 Specific Purposes, MU-21, and MU-3 mixed-use zones.

Section 10-5.900 Specific Purposes, MU-2, and MU-3 mixed-use zones shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

In addition to the general purposes listed in Section 10-5.102, the specific purposes of the MU-2 and MU-3 mixed use zones are to:

Subsection (a) will be amended to read:
(a) Encourage residential uses, including those units used as transitional housing, supportive housing or employee housing, in conjunction with commercial activities in order to create an active street life, enhance the vitality of businesses, and reduce vehicular traffic; Section 10-5.910, Land use regulations: MU-2, MU-3, MU-3B, and MU-3C mixed-use zones.

The following uses will be added (shown as underlined text) to the table as noted below:

Classifications MU-2 MU-3
MU-3B
MU-3C
Additional Regulations
See Section:

Residential Uses
Supportive housing P P P 10-5.1638
Transitional housing P P P
Employee housing P P P
Other Uses
Low barrier navigation centers P P P 10-5.1636
Section 10-5.914 Development standards: MU-2 mixed-use zone.

Section 10-5.914 Development standards: MU-2 mixed-use zone shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (b) will be amended to read:
(b) Residential density. The maximum number of dwelling units on a lot shall be no more than one unit for each 1,245 1,452 square feet of lot area.

Section 10-5.917 Development standards: MU-3B mixed-use zone.

Section 10-5.918 Development standards: MU-3B mixed-use zone no longer applies to any properties in the Coastal zone, and shall be removed.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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Section 10-5.918 Development standards: MU-3C mixed-use zone.

Section 10-5.918 Development standards: MU-3C mixed-use zone shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (b) will be amended to read:
(b) Residential Density. The maximum number of dwelling units permitted on a lot shall be not more than one dwelling unit for each 1,245 1,452 square feet of lot area, not to exceed 35 30 dwelling units per net acre except one unit may be constructed on any legal lot as defined in Section 10-5.402 and Section 10-5.1528 of this chapter.

Amendments to Article 4, Special Use Regulations
Section 10-5.1608 Condominiums
Section 10-5.1608, Condominiums shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) to allow projects with up to 15 units be permitted administratively:

Subsection (c) will be amended to read:
(c) Conditional use permits and design review required. (1) No condominium containing four sixteen or more units shall be established unless a Conditional Use Permit is obtained pursuant to Section 10-5.2506 of this chapter. (2) Condominiums containing four sixteen or more units shall be subject to Planning Commission Design Review pursuant to Section 10-5.2502.
(3) Condominiums containing two to three fifteen units shall be subject to Administrative Design Review pursuant to Section 10-5.2500.

Section 10-5.1636 Low Barrier Navigation Centers.

Section 10-5.1636 Low Barrier Navigation Centers shall be added (shown as underlined text) to Article 4, Special Use Regulations:

Section 10-5.1636 Low Barrier Navigation Centers.
(a) Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to establish development standards for low barrier navigation centers and to ensure this use is constructed and operated in a manner that is consistent with the requirements and allowances of State law, specifically Article 12 of Chapter 3 of Division 1 of Planning and Zoning Law commencing with California Government Code Section 65660. (a) Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all low-barrier navigation center projects. Lowbarrier navigation centers are allowed by-right (not subject to a discretionary permit or approval) in areas zoned for mixed-use and nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses. Low barrier navigation centers must meet the following requirements:
(1) Connected Services. It offers services to connect people to permanent housing through a services plan that identifies services staffing.
(2) Coordinated Entry System. It is linked to a coordinated entry system, so that staff in the interim facility or staff who co-locate in the facility may conduct assessments and provide services to connect people to permanent housing. “Coordinated entry system” means a centralized or coordinated assessment system developed pursuant to Section 576.400(d) or Section 578.7(a)(8), as applicable, of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations, as those sections read on January 1, ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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2020, and any related requirements, designed to coordinate program participant intake, assessment, and referrals.
(3) Code Compliant. It complies with Chapter 6.5 (commencing with Section 8255) of Division 8 of the Welfare and Institutions Code.
(4) Homeless Management Information System. It has a system for entering information regarding client stays, client demographics, client income, and exit destination through the local Homeless Management Information System, as defined by Section 578.3 of Title 24 of the Code of Federal Regulations.

Section 10-5.1638 Supportive Housing.

Section 10-5.1638 Supportive Housing shall be added (shown as underlined text) to Article 4, Special Use Regulations:

Section 10-5.1638 Supportive Housing.
(a) Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this section is to ensure that housing development projects that meet the definition of supportive housing as defined in California Government Code Section 65650 et seq. are reviewed and processed ministerially pursuant to California Government Code Section 65583(c)(3). (b) Applicability. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to all supportive housing projects meeting the requirements of California Government Code Section 65650 et seq. (c) Projects allowed by-right. Supportive housing shall be a use by right, subject to administrative design review, in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting multifamily uses, if the proposed development satisfies all of the following requirements:
(1) The development is within a mixed-use zone or multi-family residential zone. (2) Units within the development are subject to a recorded affordability restriction for 55 years. (3) One hundred percent of the units, excluding the manager unit(s), within the development are dedicated to lower income households and are receiving public funding to ensure affordability of the housing to lower income Californians.
(4) At least 25 percent of the units in the development or 12 units, whichever is greater, are restricted to residents in supportive housing who meet criteria of the target population. If the development consists of fewer than 12 units, then 100 percent of the units, excluding manager unit(s), in the development shall be restricted to residents in supportive housing. (5) Non-residential floor area shall be used for on-site supportive services in the following amounts:

A. For a development with 20 or fewer total units, at least 90 square feet shall be provided for onsite supportive services.

B. For a development with more than 20 units, at least 3 percent of the total nonresidential floor area shall be provided for onsite supportive services that are limited to tenant use, including, but not limited to, community rooms, case management offices, computer rooms, and community kitchens. (6) The developer replaces any dwelling units on the site of the supportive housing development in the manner provided in State Density Bonus Law (California Government Code Section 65915(c)(3)(C)).
(7) Units within the development, excluding manager unit(s), include at least one bathroom and a kitchen or other cooking facilities, including, at minimum, a stovetop, a sink, and a refrigerator.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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(d) Development and Operational Standards. Supportive housing projects shall comply with all the following standards
(1) The project shall comply with applicable Objective Residential Standards, and development standards or policies also required of multifamily developments in the same zone. Supportive housing projects in nonresidential zones where housing is permitted by State law, shall comply with the development standards applicable to the multifamily zone consistent with the density for the project.
(2) The applicant shall submit a plan for providing supportive services, to include all the following items:
a. Documentation that supportive services will be provided on-site. b. The name of the proposed entities that will provide supportive services. c. The proposed funding sources for the services provided. d. Proposed staffing levels.
(3) No minimum parking requirements shall be required for the units occupied by supportive housing residents for projects located within one-half mile of a public transit stop.

Amendments to Article 5, Parking Regulations
Section 10-5.1704 Residential parking standards
Section 10-5.1704 Residential parking standards will be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (a) paragraph (2) will be amended to read:
(2) Multiple-family dwellings. Multiple-family dwellings on the same lot shall provide parking spaces for each dwelling unit based on the size of each unit as follows: 1 parking space for each studio/0-bedroom unit, 1.5 parking space for each 1-bedroom unit, and 2 parking spaces for each unit with two or more bedrooms. a minimum of two parking spaces for each dwelling unit, of which at At least one space per dwelling unit shall be within an enclosed private or common parking garage.

Section 10-5.1706 Commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential parking standards Section 10-5.1706 Commercial, industrial, and other nonresidential parking standards will be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Use Spaces Required
Emergency shelters: One space for each 250 square feet of gross floor area. One parking space per employee on site at the same time.

SRO facility: One parking space per unit plus an additional space for the on-site manager.

Amendments to Article 9, Density Bonuses
Existing language in Article 9, (Sections 10-5.2100 – 10-5.2112), Density Bonuses will be repealed and replaced (replacement language is shown as underlined text) with the following:

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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Section 10-5.2100 Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to encourage the development of affordable housing in accordance with State law.

State Density Bonus Law, codified in Government Code Section 65915, et seq., provides that a local government shall grant affordable housing benefits as defined in paragraph 2102 of this section, if requested by the applicant and consistent with the applicable requirements of this section, to a developer of a qualified housing development.

This “Article” establishes the procedural process to implement State Density Bonus Law.

Section 10-5.2101 State law incorporated.

The provisions of this Chapter are intended to comply with State Density Bonus Law. In the event that any provision of this Chapter conflicts with Government Code Section 65915 or any related State law(s), the State law(s) shall apply.

Section 10-5.2102 Definitions.

The definition of terms shall be as provided in Government Code Section 65915, et seq. In addition, the following definitions shall control over any conflicting definitions in other Sections of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code.

State law definitions, as they may be amended from time to time, control over the definitions in this section. (a) “Affordable Housing Benefits” means one or more the of the following, as defined in Government Code Section 65915:
(1) A density bonus;
(2) An incentive or concession;
(3) A development standard waiver or modification; and
(4) A parking standard modification.
(b) “Applicant” means the applicant or permittee of a Qualified Housing Development and its assignees or successors in interest.
(c) “Director” means the City’s Community Development Director or designee. (d) “Qualified Housing Development” means a housing development that meets the threshold eligibility for Affordable Housing Benefits, as identified in Government Code Section 65915.

Section 10-5.2103 Target Rents and Mortgage Payments.

Target rents and Mortgage payments shall be as provided in Government Code Section 65915.

Section 10-5.2104 Affordability Requirements and Construction of Affordable Units. (a) The affordability requirements shall be as provided in Government Code Section 65915. (b) The affordable units that qualify the project as a Qualified Housing Development must be constructed concurrently with or prior to the construction of any market rate units.

Section 10-5.2104 Application Required.

An applicant seeking any Affordable Housing Benefits under this Article must comply with all of the following:
(a) The applicant shall file an application for a Density Bonus Permit on a form approved by the Director concurrently with the applications for any other land use permits or approvals that may be required for the project.
(b) The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City pursuant to Section 10-5.2108, to maintain and enforce the affordable housing component of the housing development.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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(c) Contents of Application. The application for a Density Bonus Permit shall include the following information:
(1) A description of the project, including the gross acreage of the parcel(s), the total number of proposed dwelling units, the number of affordable units and level of affordability for each affordable unit proposed to be included in the project, and the location, design, and phasing of all units;
(2) A breakdown of the current and proposed general plan and zoning designations, and the maximum allowable residential density (as defined in State law); (3) In applications involving the donation of land and/or childcare facilities, the location of such land and/or facilities and a detailed description of compliance with the conditions and definitions in State law;
(4) A calculation of the density bonus allowed pursuant to State law, including the percentage of density bonus, percentage of income-restricted units, and number of density bonus units being proposed over and above the maximum allowable residential density; (5) A description of the incentives or concessions requested (if any), including a detailed explanation as to how the request will enable the applicant to provide housing at the target rents or mortgage payments;
(6) A description of the waivers or reductions of development standards requested (if any), including identification of each specific development standard from which the applicant seeks to deviate and a detailed explanation as to how the application of the development standard would physically preclude the development of a development meeting the eligibility criteria at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted by State law; (7) The proposed method of ensuring the continued affordability of all income-restricted units, for the applicable time period(s) in State law;
(8) Other relevant information as required by State law; and (9) Other information identified on the City’s application form that may be required to ensure compliance with State law.
(d) An application for a Density Bonus permit will not be processed until it complies with all of the provisions of this Section as determined by the Director and shall be processed concurrently with other required entitlements for the project. Prior to the submittal of an application for a Qualified Housing Development, an applicant may submit to the Director a preliminary proposal for Affordable Housing Benefits. (e) Approval of a Density Bonus permit shall be at the same level as the planning entitlement action for the project with the highest requirement.

Section 10-5.2105 Review of Requested Affordable Housing Benefits (a) The City shall grant a density bonus to a Qualified Housing Development in the amount specified by Government Code Section 65915 provided the resulting project is consistent with the provisions of the California Coastal Act and the Coastal Land Use Plan.
(b) If requested, the City shall grant a parking ratio reduction to a Qualified Housing Development in accordance with the requirements of Government Code Section 65915 provided the resulting project is consistent with the provisions of the California Coastal Act and the Coastal Land Use Plan, including all requirement to ensure coastal access.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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(c) The City shall grant the specific concession(s) or incentive(s) requested by the Applicant, unless it makes any of the relevant written findings stated in Government Code Section 65915(d). Senior citizen housing developments that qualify for a density bonus shall not receive any incentives or concessions beyond of those allowed under Section VI, Subsection D, Policy 14 of the Coastal Land Use Plan, unless Government Code Section 65915 is amended, to specifically require that local agencies grant incentives or concessions for senior citizen housing developments.
(d) The City shall grant a requested waiver or reduction of a development standard, unless it finds that:
(1) The application of the development standard does not have the effect of physically precluding the construction of a housing development at the density allowed by the density bonus and with the incentives or concessions granted to the applicant; (2) The waiver or reduction of the development standard would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 65589.5, upon health, safety, or the physical environment, and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific adverse impact;
(3) The waiver or reduction of the development standard would have an adverse impact on any real property that is listed in the California Register of Historical Resources; or (4) The waiver or reduction of the development standard would be contrary to state or federal law. (5) The waiver or reduction is inconsistent with the California Coastal Act. (e) The granting of any Affordable Housing Benefit shall not be interpreted, in and of itself, to require a Coastal Land Use Plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval; (f) This Section does not limit or require the provision of direct financial incentives for the housing development, including the provision of publicly owned land, by the City or the waiver of fees or dedication requirement, except as otherwise provided by State law.

Section 10-5.2106 Appeals
(a) If the decision to approve or deny an application for an Affordable Housing Benefit is made by the Director or Planning Commission, any person may appeal the decision. The appeal shall be in writing, state the grounds for appeal, and shall be filed with the City Clerk including the applicable fee, within 15 calendar days of the date of the mailing of the Director’s decision or Commission hearing date. The decision of the City Council shall be final.
(b) If the decision to approve or deny an application for an Affordable Housing Benefit is made by the Director or his/her assigned, then an appeal may be filed with the Planning Commission. If the decision is made by Planning Commission, then an appeal may be filed to the City Council. (c) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section10-5.2108, if the determination of the underlying application for the Qualified Housing Development is also appealed along with the decision of the Affordable Housing Benefit, then the entire project shall be controlled by the appeal procedures applicable to the underlying application.

Section 10-5.2108, Affordable Housing Agreement and Equity Sharing Agreement A building permit for a Qualified Housing Development shall only be issued if and when the Applicant, or its designee, enters into an affordable housing agreement and, if applicable, an equity sharing agreement, with the City or its designee pursuant to, in compliance with, and to implement this Section and State law. The agreements shall be in the form approved by the City which shall contain terms and conditions mandated by, or necessary to implement, State law and this Article. The Director may designate a qualified administrator or entity to administer ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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the provisions of this section on behalf of the City. The affordable housing agreement shall be recorded prior to, or concurrently with, final map recordation or, where the Qualified Housing Development does not include a map, prior to issuance of a building permit for any structure on the site. The Director is hereby authorized to enter into the agreements authorized by this section on behalf of the City upon approval of the agreements by City Attorney for legal form and sufficiency.

Amendments to Article 12, Procedures
Section 10-5.2500 Administrative Design Review.

Section 10-5.2500 Administrative Design Review shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (a) will be amended to read:
(a) Purpose. The purpose of Administrative Design Review is to enable the Community Development Director or his/her assigned to review minor development projects that otherwise meet the zoning regulations, in terms of the appropriateness of the design. The Community Development Director or his/her assigned shall review:
(1) All new single-family residences;
(2) All additions to existing single-family residences where the combined addition is greater than 500 square feet of gross floor area to the dwelling and/or any accessory building; (3) All additions to existing single-family residences that entail expansion of floor area above the first story;
(4) All additions of less than 1,000 gross square feet to multiple-family residential developments containing four or more units;
(5) All floor area additions to residential developments containing two to three units; (6) All new residential developments containing two to three fifteen units on any lot, subject to a notice of pending decision pursuant to subsection (e) of this section. Any two to three fifteen unit development involving more than two adjacent lots shall be subject to Planning Commission Design Review pursuant to Section 10-5.2502;
(7) The addition of an accessory dwelling unit or the addition of two units on a lot that already contains an existing single-family residence (see definition of accessory dwelling unit in Section 10-5.402);
(8) The addition of a third (3rd) unit on a lot that already contains two units; (9) All housing development projects in which at least 20 percent of the units are dedicated for lower income households and are located on properties identified in appendix B of the 2021- 2029 Housing Element meeting the requirements of either (a) or (b) below, which shall be allowed by-right and approved if all objective standards are met, consistent with State law. a. Housing Element - Reused Sites. The proposed project site is i) listed on Table B-1 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element, ii) identified as a site used in a prior housing element, iii) not listed as vacant, and iv) satisfies any portion of the City’s lower income RHNA requirement.
b. Housing Element - Rezoned Sites. The proposed project site is i) listed on Table B-2 in the 2021-2029 Housing Element and identified in Table B-2 as satisfying any portion of the City’s low- or very low-income RHNA requirement.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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(10) All other development not subject to Planning Commission Design Review pursuant to Section 10-5.2502.

Subsection (b), paragraph (7) will be amended to read:
(7) The project shall comply with the Objective Residential Standards adopted by resolution of the City Council. If there is a conflict between “Criteria” (1) through (6) with the Objective Residential Standards, the Objective Residential Standards shall prevail.

Subsection (e) will be amended to read:
(e) Notice of pending decision. Notice of a pending decision by the Community Development Director or his/her assigned shall be given as follows for all non-residential development under subsection (a)(9) and for new multiple-family developments. For purposes of this section, new multiple-family developments shall mean development of two or three dwelling units on a vacant lot or in conjunction with demolition of 50% or more of the total floor area of existing development on the lot. New development shall not include an "accessory dwelling unit" as defined in Section 10-5.402. (1) By mailing a written notice thereof, not less than 10 working days prior to the date of pending approval to the applicant, to the owner of the subject property and to the owners of properties within 300 feet of the exterior boundary of the subject property or properties; such notices shall be sent by first class mail, with postage prepaid, using the addresses from the last adopted tax roll, if available;
(2) By posting such notice in at least one prominent place on or about each parcel which is the subject of the proposed action, or upon utility poles or sticks along or about the street line of such parcel; and
(3) The content of the notice of pending decision for an Administrative Design Review shall contain the following information:
a. The date of filing of the application and the name of the applicant, b. The file number assigned to the application,
c. A description of the proposed development and its location, d. The date at which the application is expected to be approved, and e. A statement that revisions to the proposed project will be considered by the Community Development Director or his/her assigned upon the written request of any person provided that such written request is received by the Community Development Director or his/her assigned within 10 working days from the date of sending the notice.

Subsection (f) will be amended to read:
(f) Decision on application. The Community Development Director or his/her assigned shall review the application and shall approve, approve with conditions, or deny the application. Projects meeting the requirements of Section 10-5.2500 (a)(9) shall be approved if found in compliance with the applicable objective standards per Criteria (7).
(1) If the decision of the Community Development Director or his/her assigned is to approve the application, an approval stamp shall be affixed to the plans. (2) It the approval requires conditions, the conditions will be made part of the approved plans.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

Exhibit A, October 29, 2024
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(3) If the project requires a notice of pending decision pursuant to subsection (e) of this section, no decision will be made until completion of the deadline for written requests for revisions. If no written request for revisions is received, the Community Development Director or his/her assigned shall make a decision pursuant to this subsection. If a written request for revisions has been received prior to the deadline, notice of the decision shall be mailed by first class mail within seven days of the decision to the applicant and the person that provided the written request for revisions to the proposed project.
(4) If the decision of the Community Development Director or his/her assigned is to deny the application, the decision shall be in writing and shall recite the failure to meet the criteria upon which the decision is based. Where the decision is to deny the application, notice of the decision shall be mailed to the applicant by first class mail within seven days of the decision.

Subsection (i) will be amended as follows – there are no changes to paragraphs (1) through (3):
(i) Notice of public hearing before the Planning Commission. Notice of public hearing before the Planning Commission to consider an appeal of the decision of the Community Development Director or his/her assigned shall be given as follows.

Subsection (m) will be amended as follows:
(m) Expiration. An approval subject to Administrative Design Review shall become null and void unless vested within 36 months after the date of the approval. Such time limits may be extended by the Community Development Director or his/her assigned upon the written request of the applicant and the presentation of proof of an unusual hardship not of the applicant's own making. If an established time limit for development expires, and no extension has been granted, the approval, and all rights and privileges established therein, shall be considered null and void.

Subsection (n) will be amended as follows – there are no changes to paragraphs (1) through (7):
(n) Revocation. After notice to the applicant and subject to appeal to the Planning Commission, the Community Development Director or his/her assigned may revoke or modify any Administrative Design Review approval issued on one or more of the following grounds:

Section 10-5.2502 Planning Commission Design Review.

Section 10-5.2502 Planning Commission Design Review shall be revised (shown as strike through and underlined text) as follows:

Subsection (a)(1)(b) will be amended to read:
b. Any new multi-family residential development containing four sixteen or more units on any lot and/or any new multi-family residential development on a project site involving more than two residential lots that do not meet the requirements of Section 10-

5.2500(a).

Section 10-5.2522 Reasonable Accommodation.

Section 10-5.2522 Reasonable Accommodation shall be added (shown as underlined text) to Article 12, Procedures:

Section 10-5.2522 Reasonable Accommodation.
(a) Purpose and Intent. It is the purpose of this chapter, in compliance with the fair housing laws, to provide a procedure to evaluate requests for reasonable accommodation related to specific applications of the zoning law in order to ensure that no person is discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, familial status, marital status, disability, national origin, source of income, or ancestry, as required by federal and/or State law, by being denied an equal opportunity to use and enjoy their dwelling ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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and to authorize the application of exceptions to the city's zoning law and land development standards, if warranted.
(b) Application
(1) Any person, business, or organization may submit an application for reasonable accommodation to the city's residential development standards by submitting an application to the city's Community Development Director, or his or her designee, on a form provided by the city. (2) The following information shall be provided in the application:
a. The applicant's name, mailing address and daytime phone number(s) (and/or representatives) if so applicable;
b. Notarized written consent of the owner of the subject property if the applicant is not the owner;
c. The address of the property for which the request is being made; d. The specific zoning code, law, regulation, procedure or policy of the city from which relief is sought;
e. An explanation of why the specified zoning code, law, regulation, procedure or policy is preventing, or will prevent, the applicant's use and enjoyment of the subject property; f. The nature of the accommodation requested;
g. A site plan or illustrative drawing showing the proposed accommodation; and h. The basis for the claim that the fair housing laws consider the applicant as protected (applicant should submit a letter from a medical doctor, handicap license, or other similar supportive evidence).
(c) Filing and Appeal Fees
(1) A filing fee or an appeal fee, as applicable and in the amounts established by city council resolution, shall be paid at the time of the filing of an application or at the time of filing an appeal pursuant to this chapter.
(2) If an applicant requires assistance in completing the application, the city shall provide reasonable assistance to ensure that the application process is accessible to the applicant. (d) Determination of application
(1) The request for reasonable accommodation shall be considered by the Community Development Director, who may deny, approve or conditionally approve the request. (e) Findings
(1) The following findings shall be made, and the Community Development Director shall approve an application upon a showing of all of the following:
a. The person who will use the subject property is protected under the fair housing laws; b. The requested exception to the zoning code, law, regulation, procedure or policy is necessary to make specific housing available to persons occupying the subject property; c. The requested accommodation will not impose an undue financial or administrative burden on the city; and
ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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d. The requested accommodation will not require a fundamental alteration of the city's zoning or building laws, policies and/or procedures.
(f) Notice of decision
(1) Within thirty (30) days after acceptance of a complete application for reasonable accommodation the Community Development Director, shall provide the applicant with written notification of the decision regarding the request, including any reasonable conditions. (g) Appeal
(1) Appeal of decision of the Community Development Director. Within ten (10) days of the date of any decision made pursuant to this section, any person aggrieved or affected by a decision of the Community Development Director in granting or denying a request for reasonable accommodation may appeal the decision to the Planning Commission.
(2) Appeal of decision of the Planning Commission. Within ten (10) days of the date of any decision made pursuant to this section, any person aggrieved or affected by a decision of the Planning Commission in granting or denying a request for reasonable accommodation may appeal the decision to the City Council and no further.

NEW Article 13, Housing Replacement Obligations and Occupant Protections Required for New Development Projects
A new Article 13 shall be added to Chapter 2 (shown as underlined text) to address for replacement housing required by State law:

Article 13, Housing Replacement Obligations and Occupant Protections Required for New Development Projects
Section 10-5.2600 Purpose
The purpose of this Section is to require housing replacement consistent with State Housing Law including Government Code Sections 66300.5-66300.6 and 65583.2(g)(3). This “Article” implements the provisions of those statutes.

Section 10-5.2601 State law consistency
The provisions of this Article are intended to comply with Government Code Sections 66300.5 et. seq and 65583 et. seq and related State laws. In the event that any provision of this Article conflicts with Sections 66300.5- 66300.6 and 65583.2(g)(3) or any related State laws, the State law(s) shall apply.

Section 10-5.2602 Definitions
The definition of terms shall be as provided in Government Code Section 66300.5. In addition, the following definitions shall control over any conflicting definitions in other sections of the Redondo Beach Municipal Code. State law definitions, as they may be amended from time to time, control over the definitions in this section. (a) Complete application. refers to a complete application pursuant to Section 65943 of the California Government Code.
(b) Housing development project. shall have the same meaning as defined in paragraph (3) of subdivision (b) of Section 65905.5 of the California Government Code,
(c) Protected units. has the same meaning as set forth in California Government Code Section 66300.5.

ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENETS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

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Section 10-5.2603 Applicability
(a) Unless otherwise required by Government Code Section 66300 et seq. or another provision of State law, this article shall apply only to housing development projects that submit a preliminary application prior to January 1, 2030, or a complete application prior to January 1, 2034. This article shall not apply to a housing development project that submitted a complete application to the City before January 1, 2020. (b) For any development project that does not fall within paragraph (a), and unless otherwise required by Government Code Section 66300 et seq. or another provision of State law, this article shall apply if the applicant submits a complete application for planning entitlements and/or a building permit (if no planning entitlements are required), along with any associated submittal fee, on or after January 1, 2024 but before January 1, 2030
Section 10-5.2604 Replacement Obligations and Occupant Protections Required for New Development Projects
(a) The City shall not approve any land use entitlement or issue a building permit for a housing development project that will require the demolition of one or more residential dwelling units unless the project will create at least as many residential dwelling units as will be demolished. (b) The City shall not approve any land use entitlement or issue a building permit for a development project that will require the demolition of occupied or vacant protected units, or where protected units were demolished after January 1, 2020, unless the housing development project meets all of the requirements of California Government Code Sections 66300.6 and 65583.2(g)(3). (c) Housing development projects must replace the units on site. Replacement units for non-residential projects may be located on a site other than the project site but shall be located within the same jurisdiction and the applicant may contract with another entity to develop the required replacement housing.

Section 10-5.2606 Sunset Provision
(a) This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2034, and as of that date is repealed. (b) A development project that submits a preliminary application pursuant to Section 65941.1 of the California Government Code before January 1, 2030, remains subject to this article after January 1, 2030.

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Affordable Housing Overlay (AHO)
Zoning Map
Ove rlay zone s, w h e re applie d are d e note d in pare nth e se s follow ing th e base zone d e signations. Wh e re tw o ove rlay zone s are applie d , th e y are se parate d by a h y ph e n.

Ove rlay zone s includ e :
• (PLD) Planne d d e ve lopm e nt ove rlay zone
• (Riv) Rivie ra Village ove rlay zone
• (H) Historic ove rlay zone
• (AHO) Afford able h ousing ove rlay zone
• (IF) Ind ustrial fle x ove rlay zone
City of Re d ond o Be ach Date : 10/24/2024
0 600 1,200 1,800
Fe e t
Octobe r 29, 2024
ORDINANCE NO. CC-3283-24
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDONDO BEACH, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING TITLE 10 PLANNING AND ZONING, CHAPTER 5 COASTAL LAND USE

PLAN IMPLEMENTING ORDINANCE OF THE REDONDO BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT AND TO IMPLEMENT THE CITY’S CERTIFIED 6TH CYCLE 2021-2029 HOUSING ELEMENT AND OTHER AMENDMENTS REGARDING RESIDENTIALLY DESIGNATED PROPERTIES NOT IDENTIFIED AS PROGRAM ACTIONS IN THE CITY’S HOUSING ELEMENT.

Exhibit B

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