DETERIORATION: The condition or appearance of any structure or grounds, or parts thereof, characterized by holes, breaks, rot, crumbling, cracking, peeling, rusting or other evidence of physical decay, neglect or lack of maintenance.
DILAPIDATED: A condition of structural disrepair or deterioration to the extent requiring rehabilitation , reconstruction or demolition.
DWELLING: A building or portion thereof, designed exclusively for residential purposes, including one-family and multiple-family dwellings; including mobile homes; but not including hotels, apartment hotels, boarding and rooming houses, fraternity and sorority houses, rest homes, convalescent homes and nursing homes or childcare nurseries.
ELECTRICAL: All work, materials and/or system of electrical wiring for use of light, heat or power, and all appurtenances, apparatus or equipment used in connection therewith, inside of or attached to any building or structure, lot or premises.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER: Any person authorized by the city manager to enforce any violation of this code.
FIRE HAZARD: Any condition or any act which violates the applicable state or city fire codes.
GARBAGE: The vegetable waste resulting from the handling , preparation, cooking, and/or consumption of food ; and wastepaper, plastic or related materials used in the packaging and preparation of foods and/or animal waste.
GOOD STATE OF REPAIR: That a building, structure or parcel of land is safe and habitable for its ordinary and intended use, and that the materials used in any structure or fixture are sound, stable and conform to its original purpose and performing the function for which intended and not in need of maintenance.
GRAFFITI IMPLEMENT: Any felt tip marker, etching material, paint stick, or aerosol container which contains paint, ink, dye, or any other substance that is not water soluble and is capable of resulting in the placement of graffiti upon any surface or substance, including, but not limited to, glass, metal, concrete, wood, or plastic.
GRAFFITI OR INSCRIBED MATERIAL: Any inscription , word(s), figure(s), mark(s), or design(s) whether written, marked, etched, scratched, drawn, or painted on any real or personal public or private property in the city without the permission of the owner and which is visible from a public right of way or any neighboring property.
HOARDING OR HOARDING CONDITIONS: The excessive collection of items, along with the inability to discard them. Hoarding often creates such cramped conditions that homes or yards may be filled to capacity, with only narrow pathways winding through stacks of clutter. Hoarding also includes the hoarding of animals, often resulting in dozens or hundreds of pets kept in unsanitary conditions.
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INOPERABLE VEHICLE: A vehicle that is mechanically incapable of being driven; or prohibited from being operated on a public street or highway pursuant to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code, concerning license plates, registration , equipment, safety and related matters.
NUISANCE: Anything that violates the standards provided herein, or any other city, county, state or federal law.
OCCUPANT: Any person living, sleeping or having actual possession of a dwelling.
OPERATOR: Any person who has charge, care or control of a building, structure or parcel of land, or part thereof.
OWNER: The person(s) to whom property tax is assessed on real or personal property, as shown on the last equalized assessment roll of the county, renter(s), tenant(s), lessor(s), and other occupants residing permanently or temporarily on property, or the registered owner of a vehicle.
PERSON: Individual, partnership, joint venture, corporation, association, social club, fraternal organization, trust, estate, receiver, or any other entity.
PREMISES: Any building, legal lot of record, parcel, real estate, or portion of land, whether improved or unimproved , occupied or unoccupied, including adjacent streets, sidewalks, parkways, and parking strips.
PROPERTY: Any real property, including, but not limited to, land, lot, or parcel of land , or any portion thereof held by any owner, and shall include any alley, sidewalk, parkway, or unimproved public easement abutting such real property, lot, or parcel of land.
PUBLIC PROPERTY: Land, buildings, structures, or fixtures that are owned by a public agency. For the purposes of this chapter, public property does not include streets.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE: Any travel trailer, camper, motor home, or trailer (as defined in Vehicle Code sections 242, 243, and 630, respectively), or any camper shell or boat.
RESIDENTIAL USE: Any property zoned for residential use as provided for in this title.
Sidewalks, parkways, public or private alleyways, and streets adjacent to residential property shall be considered a residential area for purposes of this chapter.
RESIDENTIALLY DEVELOPED PROPERTY: Any property developed with a conforming dwelling unit or legal nonconforming dwelling unit.
RUBBISH: All waste which includes, but is not limited to:
A. Animal or human offal, asphalt, inoperative bicycles and parts, boards, inoperative boats and parts, bottles, boxes, bricks, cans, cartons, cement, cinder blocks, concrete, containers, crates, dirt, doors, equipment, glass, gravel, hoses, lumber, machinery, metal, Ordinance No. 2024-003
paint, pallets, paper, pipe, plaster, rebar, rocks, rubber, sand, siding boards, stucco, tile, windows, wire, wood , and other similar material.
B. Trimmings, clippings and cuttings from lawns, shrubs and trees, and all dead or uprooted grass, sod, shrubs, trees, vegetables and dirt, and firewood piles.
C. Rugs, bedding, furniture, utensils, clothing, toys, appliances, household supplies and equipment.
D. Vehicle bodies, motors, tires, parts nonoperative toys, bicycles, motorcycles, automobiles, mechanical equipment, liquids and other fluids , and machines or parts thereof and accessories.
E. Any other similar item and material of residential, commercial or industrial nature existing in an unusable, inoperative, discarded or abandoned condition.
STRUCTURALLY SOUND: Free of imperfections which affect the intended use of the structure so as not to endanger the health, safety and welfare of the inhabitants or neighbors.
STRUCTURE: Anything constructed , built, or planted upon, any edifice or building of any kind , or any piece of work artificially built up or composed of parts joined together in some definite manner, which structure requires location on the ground or is attached to something having a location on the ground, including fences, gates, garages, carports, swimming and wading pools, patios, outdoor areas, paved areas, walks, tennis courts, and similar recreation areas.
SUPPLIED: Paid for, furnished or provided by or under control of the owner or operator.
SWALE: All unpaved portions of right of way located between the edge of pavement and the property line or an easement located on property adjacent to the right of way line.
TRASH: All small discarded materials from around a premises that can be deposited in an approved trash receptacle for collection and can be burned or otherwise properly handled at an incinerator.
VERMIN : All common harmful or objectionable animals or insects that are difficult to control. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016)
9-4-3: RESERVED
(Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016)
9-4-4: REAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS AND UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS:
All developed real property in the city shall be maintained at a level not less than the following standards visible from the street, sidewalk, or public right of way.
A. Exterior Maintenance Of Structure And Premises:
1. The accumulation of weeds, dirt, litter, rubbish or debris on the property to such an extent that it constitutes visual blight is prohibited.
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2. All exterior surfaces of buildings or sheds, excluding roofs, shall be properly maintained and protected from the elements by paint or other protective coating applied in a workmanlike fashion.
3. Painted or protective coatings shall be uniform in color without blemishes throughout the exterior.
4. Every foundation, exterior wall, window, roof and all other exterior surfaces shall be free of holes, cracks, breaks, loose or rotted wood and any condition which might allow rain or moisture, vermin, pests or insects to enter the interior portions of the walls or to the occupied spaces of any dwelling, commercial building or structure.
B. Condition Of Structures:
1. Structures shall not be partially destroyed, abandoned, unsecured, or permitted to remain in an unchanged state of partial construction for more than thirty (30) consecutive days.
2. Buildings, windows, doors, walls, fences, trash enclosures, parking areas or other structures, which are significantly cracked or broken, fallen, decayed, dry rotted, warped, deteriorated, defective, defaced, in disrepair or missing components, or which either: a) threaten structural integrity, orb) result in a dilapidated, decaying, disfigured, or partially ruined appearance to such an extent that they contribute to blight or threaten the public health, safety or welfare are prohibited.
3. Exterior building surfaces and roofs shall be maintained free of significant surface cracks, missing materials, warping, dry rot which either threaten the structural integrity, or result in a dilapidated, decaying, disfigured, or partially ruined appearance.
4. Roofs shall be structurally sound, watertight and shall prevent rainwater or moisture from entering the walls, ceilings or any other portion of the dwelling, commercial building or structure. All building roofs and gutters shall be maintained in good repair and in good condition to prevent deterioration. In the event a roof shingle or tile is replaced, the replacement shingle or tile shall be of the closest possible color and shade to the existing roofing shingles or tiles.
C. Use Of Tarps: Tarps for roof and building repairs shall be prohibited, except for emergency repairs. Additionally, the use of tarps for temporary canopies, enclosures, and/or awnings is prohibited in any front yard area visible from any public right of way.
D. Graffiti: Graffiti abatement shall be pursuant to title 5, chapter 12 of this code.
E. Lighting: All exterior light fixtures shall be maintained in good working order free of broken lamps, lenses, and light bulbs. Furthermore, the structural integrity of all supporting poles and mounting fixtures shall be maintained. All insulation and connections shall be intact and free of exposed wire.
F. Windows: Broken windows, glass doors, and the use of materials other than glass as a replacement or covering of windowpanes are prohibited.
1. Screening: All window and glass door screens shall be maintained free of substantial tears, rips, and holes visible from any public right of way.
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G. Signs: All signage shall be maintained in the originally permitted and constructed condition as required by chapter 14, "Signs And Outdoor Advertising", of this title.
H. Walls And Fences:
1. Fences, exterior walls, exterior doors, exterior windows, decorative walls, perimeter hedges, trellis, and screen enclosures shall be maintained in a good state of repair.
2. Any fencing required as a condition of any permit or development approval or included in the project plans or application, as approved by the city, including, but not limited to, those fences, which abut major thoroughfares, sound walls, or those fences required by a use permit, shall be maintained in a good state of repair.
3. Any required fence must be maintained consistent with and/or reasonably match the materials to be replaced or which were used when the fence was originally constructed.
4. Improperly fenced , unsanitary or otherwise hazardous pools, ponds and excavations shall be repaired or removed in a reasonable manner and time period to ensure public health.
5. Fences which are leaning or listing more than fifteen degrees (15°) from perpendicular or are in danger of collapse due to the elements, pest infestation, dry rot, lack of maintenance or other damage, shall be repaired or replaced in a reasonable manner and time period to protect the public health and safety.
6. All walls, retaining and crib walls, and fences abutting public rights of way (including alleys), and trash enclosures, shall be maintained free of significant surface cracks, dry rot, warping, deterioration, leaning, missing panels or blocks, which either threaten the structural integrity or result in a dilapidated, decaying, disfigured, or partially ruined appearance.
7. Pool barrier fencing and gates for swimming pools and spas shall be maintained as required by the California building code. Swimming pools and spas shall not contain unfiltered or stagnant water.
I. Trash Container Areas:
1. Trash bins, trash cans or dumpsters shall be kept within a trash enclosure, or screened from public view to the maximum extent feasible. Trash bins shall also be maintained free of graffiti.
2. Overflowing trash bins or dumpsters due to an inadequate number of bins and/or request for service from the trash hauler are prohibited. Use of commercial trash bins for residential uses in the one-family residential zone district is prohibited, except for the purpose of removing construction and demolition materials related to construction activities.
3. All trash container areas shall be maintained in a manner which prevents the accumulation of trash , debris, rubbish and litter by providing sufficient dumpsters and sufficient frequency of trash pick ups. In the case of single-family residences, trash containers shall be set out no earlier than four o'clock (4:00) P.M. the day before the designated pick up and left out no longer than eight o'clock (8:00) P.M. the designated day of pick up.
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4. All new dumpsters, existing dumpsters, and other containers shall be constructed and shall be located and maintained in such a manner to provide screening from public view.
5. Trash containers in commercial areas shall be maintained and operated in such a manner as to not impede traffic due to the doors being allowed to swing open for an extended period of time.
J. Accumulation Of Stagnant Water:
1. No person owning, operating or having possession of any property within the city shall allow the accumulation of stagnant water in excess of two inches (2") for a period of twenty four (24) or more hours following the cessation of the most recent measurable rainfall.
2. On site drainage improvements shall be maintained in order to prevent deterioration, disrepair, and ineffectiveness.
3. Roofs or other structures or improvements designed for the retention of water are exempt from this section but shall be subject to the design capabilities of said roof, structure or improvement or other applicable requirements.
K. Parking And Paved Areas:
1. All parking and paved areas shall be maintained in a good state of repair, which shall include proper drainage to prevent the accumulation of pools of water, and the correction and removal of all ruts, potholes, and broken pavement. In parking areas, the parking spaces shall be maintained in a manner, which clearly delineates said spaces and shall include maintenance of parking space striping, directional markings, stop bars, or other indicators. Wheel stops, curbing and any other paved surfaces shall be free of breaks, cracks and other deficiencies.
2. This section shall apply to all paved area, including, but not limited to, parking areas and ingress or egress driveways. Additionally, a building permit shall be required for all resurfacing, resealing, restriping , replacement of commercial parking areas.
3. The parking of vehicles on lawns, vegetation, dirt, or any other surfaces which are not paved and graded to support, eliminate dust or any mud , and drained as to dispose of all surface water, is not allowable.
4. Parking areas, private alleys, driveways, public sidewalks, and walkways shall be maintained free of potholes, cracks, breaks, lifting, and other deteriorated conditions.
L. Landscaping:
1. Parkway Landscaping : The public parkway shall be landscaped and maintained by the adjacent property owner(s). The landscaping shall be maintained in a healthy condition free of dying, dead, diseased, decayed , discarded and/or overgrown vegetation.
2. Prohibited Materials: Rubbish , brush, weeds, broken glass, stumps, roots, obnoxious growths, filth , garbage, trash and debris shall not be permitted on any premises. This subsection shall not apply to garbage, trash and debris, placed in approved receptacles for appropriate collection and removal.
3. Hazardous Materials: Dead and/or dying trees and limbs or other natural growth, which constitute a fire hazard , or health or safety hazard to persons or property, are prohibited, and shall be removed and replaced .
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4. Ground Surface Hazards: Ground surface hazards such as holes, excavations, breaks, projections, obstructions and excretion of pets and other animals on paths, walks, driveways, parking lots and parking areas, and other portions of the premises are prohibited, and shall be reasonably repaired or removed.
M. Landscaping Maintenance Requirements:
1. Owner Responsible For Maintenance: The owner shall be responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping on the premises. This includes maintaining abutting rights of way, swales, and canal banks. Landscaping shall be maintained in a good condition to present a healthy, neat and orderly appearance so as not to detract from the appearance of the general area. Landscaping shall be maintained such that it will not cause property damage and public safety hazards, including removal of living, dead or decaying plant material, removal of low hanging branches below twelve feet (12') above grade and those obstructing street lighting.
2. Maintenance Of Irrigation Systems: Irrigation systems shall be maintained to eliminate water loss due to damaged, missing or improperly operating sprinkler heads, emitters, pipes and all other portions of the irrigation system and shall not be installed or operated to place water on roads.
N. Maintenance Of Swales (Bioretention):
1. Maintenance Responsibility: It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the swale area to the following minimum standards:
a. Free of debris; and
b. Grass and/or weeds cut no higher than six inches (6") and edged away from the sidewalk and roadway; and
2. Shrubs And Bushes: Shrubs and bushes shall be kept trimmed to a height not to exceed four feet (4'), or as otherwise necessary to provide unrestricted visibility at driveways and street intersections; and
3. Overhanging Branches: Overhanging branches of trees shall be pruned to a height of at least twelve feet (12') above grade; and
4. Prohibited Species: The swale shall be kept free and clear of prohibited species, as set forth in low impact development standards (resolution 2016-008, adopted January 26, 2016).
0. Maintenance Of Canal Rights Of Way Or Easements: No owner or any person in their employ or under their control shall deposit any rubbish , filth, construction debris, litter, garbage, grass cuttings, or poisonous or deleterious substance, or substances liable to affect the health, safety and welfare of persons or fish , in any ponding basin, canal, ditch, or other waterways within the city.
P. Determination Of Need For Correction: Structures and premises constituting a blighting influence will be considered deficient. A blighting influence on the surrounding neighborhood in violation of this chapter shall exist when a deficiency or combination of deficiencies represents more than twenty five percent (25%) of the area on any wall , exterior premises, structure, roof or paved surface as viewed from any single vantage point off the property.
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Q . Repair And Installation: Repairs and installation shall be made to comply with the applicable codes and standards of the city of Reedley and the California uniform building code, the provisions contained herein and/or a city approved site plan. All work shall proceed in a timely fashion and be done in a workmanlike manner. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23- 2016)
9-4-5: STANDARDS FOR VACANT REAL PROPERTY:
A. Property Secured And Maintained: All undeveloped, fallow or vacant real property in the city shall be secured and maintained at a level not less than the following standards during the time period that such property remains vacant:
1. All structures, equipment, walls, and fencing on the property shall be maintained free of graffiti.
2. All landscaped, concrete, dirt or paved open areas on the real property and adjoining public parkway shall be kept clear of rubbish , litter, and weeds.
3. Unless required to protect public health and safety, the installation of temporary fencing is not mandated. No temporary fence shall be installed without obtaining a city permit through the community development department, which shall review the fence location and proposed material(s). Chainlink fencing shall only be used in conjunction with an opaque screening material.
4. The responsible person or entity shall maintain the fence in good repair and condition. If the fence is not maintained properly, the enforcement officer may order its removal and replacement. The fence may be properly posted with "no trespassing" signs, and the fence shall be kept clear of all other signs, except lawfully installed signs.
B. Boarded Up Structures:
1. The city recognizes that from time to time it may be necessary to secure vacant property and structures because of abandonment, disrepair, public hazard or natural disaster. Unsecured vacant property and structures can lead to vandalism problems, occupancy safety problems and appearance problems. The city hereby creates the following standards for securing vacant structures:
a. Vacant Structures Secured: Vacant structures may be secured via boarding up windows, doors, or other openings when deemed necessary by or otherwise approved by the fire chief, enforcement officer, building official, or in order to maintain the safety of persons or property. All boards visible from the structure's exterior shall be painted to reasonably match the structure's exterior.
b. Enforcement Officer Review: Any means of securing property including crime prevention devices shall be subject to review by the enforcement officer for safety. Safety bars, grating, or other similar apparatus shall be designed and installed pursuant to the California building code.
c. Repairs: The owner or occupant of an occupied structure shall promptly repair any broken door or window so that a temporary boarded up condition is limited. Any such repair, other than in the case of a natural disaster, shall be made within ten (10) days, unless the necessary repairs cannot be performed within ten (10) days, in which case the repairs shall be diligently pursued until completion at the earliest reasonable time.
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d. Security Lighting: All structures which could be used for human habitation shall have an operable and effective exterior security lighting system. The front and rear yards shall each be illuminated with a minimum of one light. The lighting shall be capable of illuminating the structure's exterior so as to be visible from the street or alley from dusk to dawn, but the lights shall be shielded to avoid lighting adjacent properties. (Ord . 2016- 003, 8-23-2016)
9-4-6: RESERVED
9-4-7: INOPERABLE, WRECKED, DISMANTLED OR ABANDONED VEHICLES:
A. Abandoned Vehicles Prohibited: It is unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, or deposit on any property in the city any abandoned motor vehicle or any inoperative vehicle as defined in the California Vehicle Code, or any part thereof, unless such vehicle or part is completely enclosed within a structure in a lawful manner or is not visible from the street or from other public or private property, or unless such vehicle or part is stored or parked in a lawful manner on private property in connection with the business of a licensed dismantler, licensed vehicle dealer, or junkyard.
B. Vehicles, Including Motor Homes, Trailers, And Boats: No vehicle, including a recreational vehicle, motor home, camper, camper shell, boat, or trailer, shall be parked or stored outside of a garage or carport on an unpaved or unimproved surface on any property in the city.
C. Vehicle Parts: The keeping , storage, depositing, or accumulation on the premises of motor vehicle part(s) or scrap, including tires, which is visible at ground level from a publ ic street, alley or from adjoining property is prohibited, except personal use items allowed by city review or permit in appropriate commercial or industrial zones. (Ord . 2016-003, 8- 23-2016)
9-4-8: RESPONSIBILITY FOR PROPERTY MAINTENANCE:
A. The owner, occupant, lessee, or tenant of any property within the city shall be responsible for the maintenance of property and premises in a manner consistent with the provisions of this chapter and this code.
B. In order to enforce the provisions of this chapter, when the city manager or his/her duly authorized agents and representatives find and determine that the severity of the violation warrants immediate action, he/she may clean up or abate violation thereof. The cost of such cleanup or abatement may be recovered by the city using any legal remedies available to the city. Such cleanup or abatement shall not relieve the person of responsibility for the abatement costs or other action which may be taken by the city manager or his/her duly authorized agents and representatives, including, but not limited to, liability for any violations of this chapter or any other applicable provisions of state law and local ordinances. (Ord . 2016-003, 8-23-2016)
9-4-9: ABATEMENT PROCEDURES:
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A. Procedure To Issue Citations: The city of Reedley shall have jurisdiction to issue citations in which violations of this chapter are alleged. In the city's effort to safeguard life, health , and public welfare in keeping with the character of the city, the city shall remedy such allegations using the procedures set forth in title 1, chapter 12, "Administrative Citations", of this code. These remedies include the procedures for issuance of administrative citations (section 1-12-4 et seq., of this code) and fines assessed (section 1-12-8 et seq., of this code). These remedies shall be in addition to all other legal remedies, criminal or civil, which may be pursued by the city to address any public nuisance.
B. Right Of Entry: The enforcement officer may enter any property or premises at all times to perform any duty imposed upon him/her by this chapter whenever the enforcement officer has cause to believe a violation of provisions of this chapter is occurring, provided that:
1. The enforcement officer shall present proper credentials, state the reason for entry, and request entry from the owner or occupant.
2. If entry is denied , he/she may seek a court ordered inspection warrant if cause exists pursuant to the Code Of Civil Procedure section 1822.50 et seq.
3. If entry is denied, the enforcement officer shall have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
4. The enforcement officer shall make a reasonable effort to locate the owner of unoccupied property or premises, inform the owner of the reasons for entry, and request entry.
5. The enforcement officer shall not enter any property or premises in the absence of permission to enter, unless an inspection warrant has been issued by a court of competent jurisdiction. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016)
9-4-10: REMEDIES OF PRIVATE PARTIES:
The provisions of this chapter shall in no way adversely affect the right of the owner, lessee or occupant of any such lot to recover all costs and expenses required by this chapter from any person causing such nuisance or failure to maintain private property. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016)
9-4-11: SUMMARY ABATEMENT:
Nothing in this chapter shall be deemed to prevent the city council from directing the city attorney to commence a civil or criminal proceeding to abate a public nuisance under applicable civil or penal code provisions as an alternative to the proceedings set forth in this chapter, or initiating summary abatement of any nuisance as follows :
A. The city may immediately abate any nuisance or violation of this chapter that poses a clear and imminent danger to, or requires immediate action to prevent or mitigate the Ordinance No. 2024-003
loss or impairment of life, health, property, or essential public services. The city may perform this abatement without providing prior notice or hearing to the owner or occupier of the offending premises. Such summary abatement may proceed only upon the authorization of the city manager or his/her designee. The abatement shall include all actions necessary to secure the premises to prevent further occurrences of the nuisance.
B. The owner and/or occupier of the premises or other responsible party creating, causing, allowing, permitting, committing, or maintaining the nuisance shall be subject to any abatement costs, enforcement costs, administrative fines and penalties imposed or incurred by the city pursuant to this chapter. In any action or proceeding in which the City elects, at the initiation of that individual action or proceeding, to recover attorneys' fees under this Section, attorneys' fees will be recovered by the prevailing party.
C. Any abatement actions performed by the city pursuant to this Chapter shall be at the expense of the owner and/or occupier of the premises or other responsible party creating, causing, allowing, permitting, committing, or maintaining the nuisance. The city shall recover its expenses pursuant to the procedures contained in section 4-2-13 of this code, or any other applicable provision of the law.
D. As soon as practicable following completion of the abatement, the Community Development Director or other designated city official shall issue a notice of violation and/or notice and order in accordance with this chapter. Persons receiving such notice shall be entitled to all hearing rights as provided herein. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016; amd .
Ord. 2023-006, 6-13-2023)
9-4-12: SEVERABILITY:
If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this chapter is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction , such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this chapter. The council hereby declares that it would have passed this chapter and adopted this chapter and each section, sentence, clause or phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid or unconstitutional. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016)
II. Chapter 16 of Title 10 shall be deleted.
Ill. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days from the date of approval.
IV. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published or posted as required by law.
I hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 2024-003 was introduced on August 13, 2024, by the following vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
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Anita Betancourt, Mayor
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Declaration of Publication
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of Fresno
Declarant says:
That at times herein mentioned is and was a citizen of
the United States, over the age of twenty-one years,
and not a party to nor interested in the within matter; that declarant is, now and was at all times herein mentioned, the Principal Clerk of the Printer of MID-VALLEY TIMES, a newspaper of general circulation (under Government Code Section 6024) by the Superior Court of the County of Fresno, State of California, under the date of June 19, 2019, by said Superior Court Case Number
19CEG01981; that the instrument of which the annexed
is a printed copy; has been published in each regular
and like issue of said newspaper (and not any supplement thereof on the following dates, to wit:
I declare under penalty of purjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
8/1/24
EXECUTED ON ___ A_U_G_U_S_T_l __ , 2024 at
Reedley, California.
Declarant
Para espaiiol par favor
comuniquese con
Yuziry Sanchez al (559)
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CITY OF REEDLEY
COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
DEPARTMENT
NOTICE DE Pl !Bl IC
HEARINGS
Environmental
Assessment No.
2024-06, Ordinance
No. 2024-001 ,
Ordinance No. 2024-
002, and Ordinance
No. 2024-003
Reedley Zoning Code
Update (RZCU)
NOTICE IS HEREBY
GIVEN that in
accordance with
Sections 65090 and
65091 (Planning and
Zoning Law) of the
Government Code;
and, pursuant to the
procedures of Title 10 of
the Reedley Municipal
Code, the City Council
of the City of Reedley
will consider the
recommendation of the
Planning Commission
pertaining to the
following:
1. Environmental Assessment No.
2024-06 pertains to the
detennination that Ordinance No. 2024-001,
Ordinance No. 2024-
002, and Ordinance No.
2024-003 is consistent
with the adopted City of
Reedley General Plan
2030 and its Final EIR,
and the project requires
no additional environmental review pursuant
to CEQA Guidelines
Section 15168.
2. Ordina nc e
No. 2024-001 pertains
to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title
10, the Zoning Regulations of the Reedley
Municipal Code, hereby
referred to as the Zoning Code. Ordinance
No. 2024-001 proposes
to comprehensively update the City's existing
Zoning Code in order to
facilitate land use development consistent with
the objectives of City of
Reedley General Plan
2030 and State law.
3. Ord in ance
No. 2024-002 pertains
to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 11,
the Subdivision Regulations of the Reedley
Municipal Code, hereby
referred to as the Subdivision Ordinance.
Ordinance No. 2024-
002 proposes technical
amendments to ensure
map processing procedures, review timelines,
and City enforcement
procedures comply with
recent changes in State
law and the Subdivision
Map Act.
4. Ordinance
No. 2024-003 pertains
to adding Chapter 4 of
Title 9, relocating in its
entirety Chapter 16 of
Title 10 to Chapter 4 of
Title 9 of the Reedley
Municipal Code pertaining to Property Maintenance Standards, and deleting Chapter 16 of
Title 10.
The Public Review
Drafts of RZCU Title
1 O and 11 are available
on the City's website at
this link: https://reedley.
ca .gov/communityd e v e Io pm e n t -
de pa rime n 1/m ajo rprojects/.
The current Reedley
Municipal Code is
available on the City's
website at this link:
h tips: //code Ii bra ry .
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REEDLEY CITY
COUNCIL
Date: Tuesday, August
13,2024
Time: 7:00 p.m., or
thereafter
Place: City Hall Council
Chamber
845 "G" Street, Reedley,
CA 93654
The City Council
Meeting Agenda will be
available for review on
the City of Reedley's
website at http://www.
reedley.ca.gov/ at least
72 hours in advance of
the meeting.
Additional information
on the proposed
application, including
the environmental
assessment, is available
for public review and
may be obtained
from the Community
Development
Department, 1733
Ninth Street, Reedley,
California 93654.
Please contact Ellen
Moore, City Planner at
(559) 637-4200, ext.
222, or by email at ellen.
[email protected] .gov
for more information.
The meetings will be
held in person and may
be observed remotely
via Zoom or at: http://
www . reed I ey . com/
livestream.php.
Public comment may
be made in person or
submitted in writing.
Members of the public
who wish to provide
written comments are
encouraged to submit
their comments to the
City Clerk at ruthie.
g reenwood@reedley.
ca.gov by the close
of business one day
prior to the start of
the meeting to ensure
that the comments
will be available to the
City Council. Please
indicate the agenda
item number to which
the comment pertains.
Written comments
that do not specify
a particular agenda
item will be marked
for the general public
comment portion of the
meeting. A copy of any
written comment will be
provided to the City Council
at the meeting. Please
note that written comments
received will not be read
aloud during the meeting,
but will be included with
the meeting minutes. If
you challenge the above
applications in court, you
may be limited to raising
only those issues, you,
or someone else, raised
at the public hearing(s)
described in this notice, or
in written correspondence
delivered at, or prior to, the
public hearing(s).
MVTB/1I24
688-31
Moore, Ellen
From: Horton, Rodney
Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2024 10:16 AM
To: Horton, Rodney
Cc: Moore, Ellen; Friesen, Laura
Subject: Publi c Review Drafts (Zoning Code and Su bdivision Regulations) Attachments: PHN CC_Ord 2024-001 -002 -003.pdf
Good morning,
I am pleased to provide you with a digital copy of the Public Hearing Notice, which is also provided below in case the attachment does not open. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or concerns.
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CITY OF REEDLEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06, Ordinance No. 2024-001, Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003
Reedley Zoning Code Update (RZCU)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Sections 65090 and 65091 (Planning and Zoning Law) of the Government Code; and, pursuant to the procedures of Title 1 O of the Reedley Municipal Code, the City Council of the City of Reedley will consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission pertaining to the following :
1. Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 pertains to the determination that Ordinance No. 2024-001, Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003 is consistent with the adopted City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and its Final EIR, and the project requires no additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168.
2 • Ordinance No. 2024-001 pertains to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 10, the Zoning Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Zoning Code. Ordinance No. 2024- 001 proposes to comprehensively update the City's existing Zoning Code in order to facilitate land use development consistent with the objectives of City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and State law. 3 • Ordinance No. 2024-002 pertains to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 11 , the Subdivision Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Subdivision Ordinance. Ordinance No. 2024-002 proposes technical amendments to ensure map processing procedures, review timelines, and City enforcement procedures comply with recent changes in State law and the Subdivision Map Act.
4. Ordinance No. 2024-003 pertains to adding Chapter 4 of Title 9, relocating in its entirety Chapter 16 of Title 10 to Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the Reedley Municipal Code pertaining to Property Maintenance Standards, and deleting Chapter 16 of Title 10.
The Public Review Drafts of RZCU Title 10 and 11 are available on the City's website at this link:
https://reedley.ca.gov/community-development-department/major-projects/.
The current Reedley Municipal Code is available on the City's website at this link: https://codelibrary.amleqal.com/codes/reedleyca/latest/overview
REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
1 Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m., or thereafter
Place: City Hall Council Chamber
845 "G" Street, Reedley, CA 93654
The City Council Meeting Agenda will be available for review on the City of Reedley's website at http://www.reedley.ca.gov/ at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Additional information on the proposed application, including the environmental assessment, is available for public review and may be obtained from the Community Development Department, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654. Please contact Ellen Moore, City Planner at (559) 637-4200, ext. 222, or by email at [email protected] for more information.
The meetings will be held in person and may be observed remotely via Zoom or at:
http://www.reedley.com/livestream.php.
Public comment may be made in person or submitted in writing. Members of the public who wish to provide written comments are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Clerk at [email protected] .gov by the close of business one day prior to the start of the meeting to ensure that the comments will be available to the City Council. Please indicate the agenda item number to which the comment pertains. Written comments that do not specify a particular agenda item will be marked for the general public comment portion of the meeting. A copy of any written comment will be provided to the City Council at the meeting. Please note that written comments received will not be read aloud during the meeting, but will be included with the meeting minutes. If you challenge the above applications in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues, you, or someone else, raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the public hearing(s).
In Public Service,
Rodney L. Horton, MPA
Community Development Director
Community Development Department
City of Reedley
1733 9th Street
Reedley, CA 93654
http://www.reedley.ca.gov
559-637-4200, Ext. 286
2 Para espariol por favor comuniquese con Yuziry Sanchez al (559) 637-4200 x 289
CITY OF REEDLEY
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS
Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06, Ordinance No. 2024-001 , Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003
Reedley Zoning Code Update (RZCU)
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that in accordance with Sections 65090 and 65091 (Planning and Zoning Law) of the Government Code; and , pursuant to the procedures of Title 10 of the Reedley Municipal Code, the City Council of the City of Reedley will consider the recommendation of the Planning Commission pertaining to the following :
1. Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 pertains to the determination that Ordinance No. 2024-001 , Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003 is consistent with the adopted City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and its Final EIR, and the project requires no additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168.
2. Ordinance No. 2024-001 pertains to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 10, the Zoning Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Zoning Code. Ordinance No. 2024- 001 proposes to comprehensively update the City's existing Zoning Code in order to facilitate land use development consistent with the objectives of City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and State law.
3. Ordinance No. 2024-002 pertains to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 11, the Subdivision Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Subdivision Ordinance. Ordinance No. 2024-002 proposes technical amendments to ensure map processing procedures, review timelines, and City enforcement procedures comply with recent changes in State law and the Subdivision Map Act.
4. Ordinance No. 2024-003 pertains to adding Chapter 4 of Title 9, relocating in its entirety Chapter 16 of Title 10 to Chapter 4 of Title 9 of the Reedley Municipal Code pertaining to Property Maintenance Standards, and deleting Chapter 16 of Title 10.
The Public Review Drafts of RZCU Title 10 and 11 are available on the City's website at this link:
https://reedley.ca.gov/community-development-department/major-projects/.
The current Reedley Municipal Code is available on the City's website at this link:
https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/reedleyca/latest/overview
REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
Date: Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Time: 7:00 p.m., or thereafter
Place: City Hall Council Chamber
845 "G" Street, Reedley, CA 93654
The City Council Meeting Agenda will be available for review on the City of Reedley's website at http://www.reedley.ca .gov/ at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting.
Additional information on the proposed application, including the environmental assessment, is available for public review and may be obtained from the Community Development Department, 1733 Ninth Street, Reedley, California 93654. Please contact Ellen Moore, City Planner at (559) 637-4200, ext. 222, or by email at ellen [email protected] for more information.
The meetings will be held in person and may be observed remotely via Zoom or at:
http://www.reedley.com/livestream.php.
Public comment may be made in person or submitted in writing. Members of the public who wish to provide written comments are encouraged to submit their comments to the City Clerk at [email protected] by the close of business one day prior to the start of the meeting to ensure that the comments will be available to the City Council. Please indicate the agenda item number to which the comment pertains. Written comments that do not specify a particular agenda item will be marked for the general public comment portion of the meeting. A copy of any written comment wil l be provided to the City Council at the meeting. Please note that written comments received will not be read aloud during the meeting , but wil l be included with the meeting minutes. If you challenge the above applications in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues, you, or someone else, raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered at, or prior to, the public hearing(s).
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY PLANNING COMMISSION, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPT ORDINANCE NO. 2024-001, ORDINANCE NO. 2024-002, ORDINANCE NO. 2024-003, AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 2024-06, PROPOSING TO AMEND TITLE 10, ZONING REGULATIONS, TITLE 11 , SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS, AND RELOCATE CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 10 OF THE REEDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE WHEREAS, the City of Reedley initiated Ordinance No. 2024-001, Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003, proposing to amend the City's Zoning Regulations and Subdivision Regulations in the Reedley Municipal Code in order to be consistent with State law and the City's General Plan; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2024-001 pertains to repeal ing and replacing in its entirety Title 10, the Zoning Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Zoning Code (July 2024).
Ordinance No. 2024-001 proposes to comprehensively update the City's existing Zoning Code in order to facil itate land use development consistent with the objectives of City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and State law; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2024-002 pertains to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 11 , the Subdivision Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Subdivision Ordinance (June 2024). Ordinance No. 2024-002 proposes technical amendments to ensure map processing procedures, review timelines, and City enforcement procedures comply with recent changes in State law and the Subdivision Map Act; and
WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2024-003 pertains to adding Chapter 4 of Title 9 to the Reedley Municipal Code, relocating the Property Maintenance Standards Chapter in its entirety from Chapter 16 of Title 10 to Chapter 4 ofTitle 9, and deleting Chapter 16 of Title 1 O; and WHEREAS, Environmental Assessment No. 2024-01 determined that that Ordinance No. 2024- 001 , Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003 is consistent with the adopted City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and its Final EIR, and the project requires no additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168; and
WHEREAS, the City of Reedley Planning Commission, at the regular meeting on July 18, 2024, held a duly noticed public hearing and received a written staff report, invited public comment, and independently deliberated.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Reedley Planning Commission using their independent judgement hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Reedley adopt Ordinance No. 2024- 001 , Ordinance No. 2024-002 and related Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06, based on the following findings:
1. The above recitals are true and correct; and
2. The proposed ordinances ensure and maintain internal consistency with General Plan land uses and objectives, policies, programs, and actions of all elements of the General Plan and would not create any inconsistencies; and
3. The proposed ordinances will not endanger, jeopardize or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare of persons residing or working within the City of Reedley.
4. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
This foregoing resolution is hereby approved and adopted at a regular meeting of the Reedley Planning Commission held on the 18th day of July 2024, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Turner, Lu: an ia, Clark,
None.
None.
Custodio.
Perez.
Pete ~rez
~~, Cha}, ~ City of 'edley Planning Commission
Reedley's River City Theatre Company
Report to City of Reedley
Emily Medina-Delgado
April 2024
April 12: City of Reedley Senior Center hosts Senior Craft - April 13: City of Reedley Enchanted Tea Party
April 19: Senior Movie- Reedley Senior Center
April 25: Elvis Show-Set Up
- April 26: Elvis Show
April 30: Bingo & Pizza- Reedley Senior Center
May 2024
- May 1, 3, 6, 8, 13, 15: Hosted Senior Luncheons to foster community among Reedley's senior residents.
- May 4: RCTC conducts Little Shop of Horrors auditions. There were about 40 auditioners, being one of our largest turnouts.
- May 7: RCTC show director Erik Valencia and co-director Jacob Alvarado conduct callbacks for Little Shop of Horrors.
- May 9: Mother's Day Tea Set Up- City of Reedley
May 10: Mother's Day Tea- City of Reedley
- May 17: River Rats Dixie Dessert Event Rehearsal- Reedley High School Band Boosters May 18: River Rats Dixie Dessert Fundraiser: The Reedley High School Band Boosters piece this event together every year to raise funds for marching season. The event consists of several musical student performances on stage and guests are also served dessert, coffee, and water at intermission. RCTC hosted this event with a full house, but it was moved to Redeemer's church half way through the event due to a power outage downtown.
May 24: Willis Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
May 25: Willis Wedding Day, RCTC welcomed about 100 guests in attendance.
June 2024
Little Shop of Horrors Rehearsals Monday-Friday from 5:30pm-8:30pm.
Income
Annual Membership Sponsors
Kids Camp
Production Income
Production Sponsor
Ticket Sales
Total Production Income
Rental Income
Total Income
GROSS PROFIT
Expenses
Bank/Credit Card Fees
Food/Beverage
Bar
Food/Beverage/Kitchen Supplies
Pots & Pans
Total Food/Beverage
Insurance
Board
Liabil ity Insurance
Worker's Comp Insurance
Total Insurance
Office
Phone/Internet Services
Supplies
Ticket Processing/Theatermania
Total Office
Payroll Expenses
Payroll Taxes Expense
Wages Expense
Total Payroll Expenses
Production Expenses
AudioNideo/Batteries
Costumes
Crew
Music Production
Props
Royalities/Rights
Sets
Total Production Expenses
Reedley River City Theatre Company
Profit and Loss
April - June, 2024
Cash Basis Wednesday, July 17, 2024 08:58 PM GMT-07:00
TOTAL
504.45
250.00
5,000.00
3,451.49
8,451.49
826.85
$10,032.79
$10,032.79
604.32
44.59 96.83
90.44 231.86
392.89
87.00 639.00
1,118.89
199.55
12.82 114.22
326.59
1,089.75
2,369.70
3,459.45
1.34 21.17
200.00
600.00
131 .70
47.80 206.98
1,208.99
1/2
Professional Fees
Accounting
Total Professional Fees
Rent Expense
Opera House
Storage
Total Rent Expense
Repairs and Maintenance
Disposal
Supplies
Total Repairs and Maintenance
Total Expenses
NET OPERATING INCOME
NET INCOME
Reedley River City Theatre Company
Profit and Loss
April - June, 2024
Cash Basis Wednesday, July 17, 2024 08:58 PM GMT-07:00
TOTAL
190.89
190.89
2,100.00
519.54
2,619.54
724.45
38.84 763.29
$10,523.82
$-491.03
$-491.03
2/2
ASSETS
Current Assets
Bank Accounts
Box Office Till
Checking RCTC
RCTC Savings
Total Bank Accounts
Other Current Assets
Undeposited Funds
Total Other Current Assets
Total Current Assets
Fixed Assets
Furniture, fixtures , & equip
Total Fixed Assets
TOTAL ASSETS
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Liabilities
Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
Payroll Liabilities
Sales Tax Payable
Total Other Current Liabilities
Total Current Liabilities
Total Liabilities
Equity
Opening Bal Equity
Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings Adjustments
Net Income
Total Equity
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Reedley River City Theatre Company
Balance Sheet
As of June 30, 2024
Cash Basis Wednesday, July 17, 2024 08:56 PM GMT-07:00
TOTAL
-45.00
-671 .45
362.22
$-354.23
0.00 $0.00
$-354.23
4,167.60
$4,167.60
$3,813.37
0.00 -8,886.83
$-8,886.83
$-8,886.83
$-8,886.83
0.00 -391 .36
16,386.73
-3,295.17
$12,700.20
$3,813.37
1/1
ITEM NO. 7
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-001, ORDINANCE NO. 2024-02,
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-03, AND EA 2024-06
ZONING CODE AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS UPDATE
REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
AUGUST 13, 2024
REEDLEY ZONING CODE UPDATE (RZCU)
Ordinance No. 2024-001 – Zoning Regulations aka Zoning Code Repeal and replace Title 10
Ordinance No. 2024-002 – Subdivision Regulations
Repeal and replace Title 11
Ordinance No. 2024-003 – Property Maintenance Standards Chapter Relocate Title 10 Chapter to Title 9
Environmental Assessment (EA) No. 2024-06 – analyzing all of the above WHY DID WE DO THIS?
Last Comprehensive Update: 1980
Remove inconsistencies
Achieve consistency with the General
Plan
Reflect the changes in State law
(ADUs, day care homes, housing)
Regulations clearer and easier to use
and implement
Get to “YES” faster!!!!!
IT ALL STARTED IN 2022
Public
Review Draft
6 Public
Engagement
4 • Stakeholder interviews
• Council/Commission
meetings
• Community workshops
• Newsletters
Project
Management
&
Coordination
2 • Regular project
management calls
• Ongoing six-month
schedules
occurred throughout the
duration of the project
=
Draft Zoning
Code and
Subdivision
Regulations
5 • Zoning district provisions
• Allowable land uses
and permit requirements
• Subdivision regulations
• Zoning map
• Public review draft
zoning ordinance
CEQA
Compliance
7 • CEQA Compliance
review
• Addendum to
General Plan EIR
• Planning
Commission Hearing
• City Council Hearing
• Final Zoning
Ordinance
Research &
Existing
Conditions
• Research existing
conditions and trends
• Review of existing code
1 • Kick-off meeting
• City tour
• Matrix of code and
regulation issues
• Table of contents
Project
Initiation
3 Adoption
8 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-001
ZONING CODE
Proposed Changes (General)
• Updated/clarified definitions and entitlement application processing procedures • Zone Clearance
• New process for home occupation permits, including short term rentals,ADUs • Appealable Director’s Determination
• Expiration of entitlement approvals (ex. from 1 year to 2 years) • Updated sign regulations, fencing regulations, and landscaping regulations for all uses • Updated parking requirements for all uses
• Includes reduced multi-unit residential parking requirement from 3.5 spaces per unit to 1.5 spaces per unit, plus 1 guest space for every 10 units BEFORE: USE MATRIX
AFTER: USE MATRIX
BEFORE AND AFTER: PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-001 (CONTINUED)
Proposed Changes (Nonresidential)
• Allow more uses By-Right as opposed to Discretionary Approval (car washes; hotels; places of assembly require a Conditional Use Permit Application) • Definitions and regulations concerning places of assembly (compliance with the “Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act of 2000” a.k.a. RLUIPA – requires governments to treat houses of worship as favorably as nonreligious assemblies).
• Provide for regulation and locational requirements for smoke shops • Provide for regulation and locational requirements for research and development activities requiring biosafety levels containment
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-001 (CONTINUED)
Proposed Changes (Residential)
• Change designation of multi-family/single-family to multi-unit/single-unit • General Plan consistency for Medium Density and High Density Residential (RM-3 – 8-15 Dwelling Units per Acre; RM-2 – 15-29 Dwelling Units per Acre) • Added Density Bonus and Concessions for Affordable Housing • Added multi-unit dwelling development design standards • Revised regulations for accessory structures
• Large family day care homes are now solely referred to as family day care homes, with no CUP or business license required, consistent with State Law
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
(ADU/JADU)
Existing Language Proposed Changes Required by State Law Owner occupancy requirement Owner occupancy requirement no longer allowed, can restrict short term rentals in ADUs
ADU included in lot coverage calculations ADUs cannot be included in lot coverage calculations
Garage conversions require replacement parking Garage conversions can no longer require replacement parking
5’ side yard and rear yard setbacks Added statewide exemption ADU (up to 800SF, 16’ in height, with 4’ side and rear yard setbacks)
All ADUs created through new construction shall require payment of DIFs at proportional rate
ADUs created through new construction less than
750 SF are exempt from DIFs
ADUs allowed on properties with multi-unit
dwellings under certain circumstances
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-002
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
Proposed Changes to the Subdivision Ordinance
• Substantial changes not required
• Incorporated City standards in the Subdivision Ordinance • Clarified map processing procedures
• Revised all sections to be consistent with State law (example: a map’s expiration date can be extended up to 6 times)
• Added provisions and procedures for Urban Lot Splits (SB 9) SB 9 (URBAN LOT SPLITS)
State law Requirements
Waives discretionary action and public hearings for building 2 homes on a parcel in a single unit zone
Waives discretionary action and public hearings for subdividing a lot into 2 lots in a single unit zone and build 2 homes per lot Lot split must result in new lots of approximately equal size with a minimum size proportion of 60/40 for the resulting lots Each resulting lot must be at least 1,200 SF after lot split Lots must provide access to, or adjoin public right of way Cannot demolish existing rental units; owner-occupancy required for 3 years; no short term rentals allowed
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-003
PROPERTY MAINTENANCE STANDARDS
Proposed Changes
• Relocate the Property Maintenance Standards Chapter (Title 10, Chapter 16) to added Chapter 4 of Title 9, Building Regulations
• Chapter would continue to be implemented by an enforcement officer, subject to appeal to a hearing officer
• No major changes to the text are proposed
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 determined that Ordinance No. 2024-001, Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003 is consistent with the adopted City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and its Final EIR, and the project requires no additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168.
PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION
The Reedley Planning Commission conducted a public hearing at a regular meeting on July 18, 2024 to consider Ordinance No. 2024-001, Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003
No public comment
The Reedley Planning Commission with a 4-0 vote adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-10, unanimously recommended that the City Council of the City of Reedley approve Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06, adopt Ordinance No. 2024-001, adopt Ordinance No. 2024-002, and adopt Ordinance No. 2024-003
PUBLIC NOTICING
The Public Hearing Notice was published in the Mid-Valley Times on August 1, 2024.
The Public Hearing Notice was e-mailed to the stakeholders on July 24, 2024.
Public Review Draft(s) were made available on the City’s website prior to Planning Commission and City Council meetings
STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Staff and the Reedley Planning Commission recommends that the City Council of the City of Reedley conduct a public hearing and take the following actions:
a) Adopt Resolution No. 2024-063, a Resolution of the City Council of the City of Reedley approving Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06, a “finding of consistency” exemption under State CEQA Guidelines Section 15168.
b) Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-001, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Reedley pertaining to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 10, the Zoning Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Zoning Code.
c) Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-002, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Reedley pertaining to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 11, the Subdivision Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, hereby referred to as the Subdivision Ordinance. d) Introduce Ordinance No. 2024-003, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Reedley pertaining to adding Chapter 4 of Title 9 to the Reedley Municipal Code, relocating the Property Maintenance Standards Chapter in its entirety from Chapter 16 of Title 10 to Chapter 4 of Title 9, and deleting Chapter 16 of Title 10.