Agenda packet — Reedley City Council, August 13, 2024 (part 1 of 2)

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AGENDA

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING
7:00 P.M.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 13, 2024
Meeting Held in the Council Chambers
845 "G" Street, Reedley, California
www.reedley.ca.gov
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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 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.

Matthew Tuttle, Mayor Pro Tern
Mary Fast, Council Member

MEETING CALLED TO ORDER
INVOCATION- Paul Melikian

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

ROLL CALL
Anita Betancourt, Mayor
Suzanne Byers, Council Member
Scott Friesen, Council Member

AGENDA APPROVAL - ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
PUBLIC COMMENT - Provides an opportunity for members of the public to address the City Council on items of interest to the public within the Council's jurisdiction and which are not already on the agenda this evening. It is the policy of the Council not to answer questions impromptu. Concerns or complaints will be referred to the City Manager's office. Speakers should limit their comments to not more than three (3) minutes. No more than ten (10) minutes per issue will be allowed. For items which are on the agenda this evening, members of the public will be provided an opportunity to address the Council as each item is brought up for discussion.

NOTICE TO PUBLIC
CONSENT AGENDA items are considered routine and a recommended action for each item is included, and will be voted upon as one item. If a Councilmember has questions, requests additional information, or wishes to comment on an item, the vote should not be taken until after questions have been addressed or comments made, and the public has had an opportunity to comment on the Consent Agenda items. If a Councilmember wishes to have an item considered individually or change the recommended action, then the item should be removed and acted upon as a separate item. A Councilmember's vote in favor of the Consent Agenda is considered and recorded as a separate affirmative vote in favor of each action listed. For adoption of ordinances, only those that have received a unanimous vote upon introduction are considered Consent items.

CONSENT AGENDA (Item 1-6)

1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JULY 23, 2024 - (City Clerk)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

2. APPROVE MAYOR'S NOMINATION TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE STREETSCAPE MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE- (City Clerk)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

3. APPROVAL FOR TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE RELATED EXPENSES FOR COUNCIL

MEMBER FAST TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER 2024- (City Clerk)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

4. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-062 AMENDING THE 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $200 IN DONATION MONEY FROM REEDLEY ROTARY AND

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DONATION ACCOUNT TO GENERAL FUND- (Police Department)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

5. ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-064, DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING- (City Clerk) Staff Recommendation: Approve

6. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-065 AMENDING THE 2024-2025 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $43,229 IN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE TRANSPORTATION 2 --- - - ---

FUNDS TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACT 6229- (Engineering)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

PUBLIC HEARING

7. CONSIDER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED REEDLEY ZONING CODE AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS UPDATE:

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. INTRODUCTION OF 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. INTRODUCTION OF 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. INTRODUCTION OF 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 CHAPTER 10 TO CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 9, AND DELETING CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 10.

Report, discussion and/or other Council action to approve, modify, and/or take other action as appropriate. - (Community Development)
Staff Recommendation: Approve

RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS
These items are formal transmittals of information to the Reedley City Council. They are not voted upon by the Reedley City Council. Members of the public who have questions on these items are suggested to call City staff members during regular business hours.

8. REEDLEY'S RIVER CITY THEATRE COMPANY, PROFIT & LOSS STATEMENT FOR THE PERIOD OF APRIL - JUNE 2024- Community Services

COUNCIL REPORTS

9. BRIEF REPORT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON CITY RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BROWN ACT AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

STAFF REPORTS

10. UPDATES AND/OR REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND/OR STAFF MEMBERS 3 ADJOURNMENT
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury, under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing revised agenda was posted in accordance with the applicable legal requirements. Dated this 9th day of August 2024.

Dates to Remember:

August 27, 2024 - Dark
September 10, 2024- Regular Meeting
4 REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING -July 23, 2024
A complete audio record ofthe minutes is available at www.reedlev.ca.gov The meeting of Reedley City Council was called to order by Mayor Betancourt at 7:02 p.m. on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in the City Hall Council Chambers, 845 "G" Street, Reedley, California.

INVOCATION - Pastor Matt Harder, Reedley Mennonite Brethren Church

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Council Member Friesen.

ROLL CALL
Council Members

Present:

Absent:

Suzanne Byers, Mary Fast, Scott Friesen, Matthew Tuttle and Anita Betancourt None.

AGENDA APPROVAL - ADDrTIONS AND/OR DELETIONS
City Manager asked for item 7 to be removed from the consent agenda and discussed immediately following items 1-6 and items 8-10 which would stay on consent.

Council Member Tuttle motioned, Council Member Friesen seconded to accept and approve agenda.

Motion unanimously carried.

PUBLIC COMMENT
Phillip Gaede discussed the Reedley Municipal Code does not currently address bright outdoor lighting that comes from an adjacent residence and would like Council to consider a light pollution ordinance.

CONSENT AGENDA (Items 1-6 and 8-10)
Council Member Fast asked to discuss items 9 and IO prior to the vote. Community Development Director, Rodney Horton and City Engineer Marilu Morales answered questions about these items.

Suzanne Johnson spoke regarding item IO and wanted to confirm staff had thought about sustainability prior to submitting the grant application. City Engineer Marilu Morales answered Ms. Johnson 's questions.

Council Member Fast moved, Council Member Tuttle seconded to accept, approve and adopt all items listed under the CONSENT AGENDA.

I. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING OF JUNE 25, 2024 - Approved

2. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE A ONE YEAR AGREEMENT WITH

THE FRESNO COUNTY RURAL TRANSIT AGENCY FOR LAW ENFORCEMENT SER VICES ON TRANSIT VEHICLES - Approved

3. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT ON BEHALF OF

THE CITY OF REEDLEY, BETWEEN THE CITY OF REEDLEY AND THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DA VIS/KORET SHELTER MEDICINE PROGRAM - Approved

4. APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO SIGN A SCOPE OF WORK WITH C&S COMPANIES FOR DISADVANTAGE BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (DBE) ADMIN1STRATION SERVICES TO MEET FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION (FAA) REQUIREMENTS-Approved REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING -July 23, 2024

5. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-054 ADOPTING MASTER SALARY TABLES UPDATING PAY RATES FOR EMPLOYEES IN THE GENERAL SERVICES UNIT- Approved

6. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-056 APPROVING AND ACCEPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025

CLAIMS FOR MEASURE C LOCAL TRANSPORTATION FUNDS FROM THE FRESNO COUNTY TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY- Approved

7. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (B) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT NO. 24571, RUPERT AND CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FROM DINUBA AVENUE TO CURTIS AVENUE:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-055 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CITYCOUNTY AGREEMENT FOR CDBG PROJECT NO. 24571 , RUPERT AND CHURCH

8. APPROVAL OF ITEMS PERTAINING TO THE SENIOR CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM AT THE REEDLEY SENIOR CENTER:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-057 AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE CONTRACT NO. 25-0171 AND ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WITH THE FRESNOMADERA AREA AGENCY ON AGING (FMAAA) B. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO.2024-058 AMENDING THE 2024-25 CITY OF REEDLEY ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $20,567 IN THE FUND 027 SENIOR CITIZENS

NUTRITION GRANT TO FIND THE SENIOR CONGREGATE MEAL PROGRAM - Approved

9. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-060 APPROVED THE SUBMITTAL OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO

THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY TO FUND THE FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR A FUTURE ORGANIC WASTE ENERGY CONVERSION PROJECT WITHIN THE CITY OF REEDLEYApproved

10. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-061 AUTHORIZING THE CITY ENGINEER TO APPROVE, SIGN AND

SUBMIT A GRANT APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS TO THE FRESNO COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (FCOG) FOR THE MEASURE C NEW TECHNOLOGY RESERVE GRANT PROGRAMApproved

7. CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (B) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT NO. 24571 , RUPERT AND CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FROM DINUBA AVENUE TO CURTIS AVENUE:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-055 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CITYCOUNTY AGREEMENT FOR CDBG PROJECT NO. 24571 , RUPERT AND CHURCH

RECONSTRUCTION
B. ADOPT BUDGET RESOLUTION NO. 2024-059 AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024-2025 BUDGET TO APPROPRIATE AVAILABLE FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $550,161 FOR CDBG PROJECT NO. 2457 1, RUPERT AND CHURCH RECONSTRUCTION Council Member Mary Fast stated she needed to recuse herself from this item due to she owns property in the area. 2 REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING -July 23, 2024
Council Member Tuttle moved, Council Member Friesen seconded to CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING ITEMS (A) AND (8) FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT NO. 24571 , RUPERT AND CHURCH CONSTRUCTION FROM DINUBA A VENUE TO CURTIS A VENUE:

AYES:

NOES:

A. ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-055 AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE CITYCOUNTY AGREEMENT FOR CDBG PROJECT NO. 24571 , RUPERT AND CHURCH

None.

ABSTAIN: Fast.

ABSENT: None.

RECEIVE INFORMATION & REPORTS
These items are formal transmittals of information to the Reedley City Council. They are not voted upon by the Reedley City Council.

Members of the public who have questions 011 these items are suggested to call City staff members during regular business hours.

11. RECEIVE, REVIEW AND FILE THE QUARTERLY INVESTMENT REPORT FOR 4TH QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2024 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-24

12. QUARTERLY EXPENSE & TRAVEL REPORT FOR ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS-APRIL I, 2024 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024
13 . REEDLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES COMMISSION MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING OF JANUARY 25, 2024

COUNCIL REPORTS

14. BRIEF REPORT BY COUNCIL MEMBERS ON CITY RELATED ACTIVITIES AS AUTHORIZED BY THE BROWN ACT AND REQUESTS FOR FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS.

Council Member Friesen:
• Discussed the ground breaking ceremony he attended at Willow Grove Council Member Fast
• Attended a Council of Governments meeting and provided a brief update • Discussed the retirement event of Mid Valley Times Reporter Jon Earnest that she attended • Mentioned the annual firework show
Council Member Byers
• Shared about the ground breaking ceremony for the Willow Grove event • Mentioned the upcoming Community Academy which will be offered again in the fall

STAFF REPORTS

15. UPDATES AND/OR REPORTS BY CITY MANAGER AND/OR STAFF MEMBERS.

Community Development Director Rodney Horton
• Provided an update on the Willow Glen and Guardian Village projects • Discussed the upcoming Reedley Street Eats
• Shared about the upcoming Zoning Code Update
• Discussed the future development that will be occurring in town Police Chief Garza:
3 REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL MEETING -July 23, 2024
• Discussed the police explorer program
• Shared about the upcoming Community Academy
• Mentioned the upcoming Coffee with a Cop
• Addressed the annual crime statistics for the police department City Engineer Marilu Morales:
• Provided an update on the progress at the Reedley Sports Park • Discussed the status of the North Avenue project
Fire Chief Isaak:
• Mentioned Code Enforcement cases in the community
• Provided an update on fire operations
• Mentioned the training of 8 new firefighters
City Manager Nicole Zieba:
• Shared information regarding the heat and Sierra View Homes has opened a cooling center • Discussed the upcoming council meeting schedule

ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Betancourt adjourned the regular meeting at 7:56 p.m.

Mayor Anita Betancourt
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
4 DATE: August 13, 2024

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
[8J Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: ---=2 __
TITLE: APPROVE MAYOR'S NOMINATION TO FILL TWO VACANCIES ON THE

STREETSCAPE MAINTENANCE COMMITTEE
SUBMITTED: Ruthie Greenwood ~ City Clerk
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba
City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
Staff is recommending that the Reedley City Council approve Mayor Betancourt's nomination to fill two vacancies on the Streetscape Maintenance Committee. After review of the applications by Mayor Betancourt, she is recommending appointments to the commission.

BACKGROUND
The positions are available on the Streetscape Maintenance Committee due to term expirations.

Mayor Betancourt has reviewed the applications and is recommending that Angie Friend be reappointed to Streetscape Maintenance Committee. Mark Luzania is recommended to be reappointed as the alternate on the Streetscape Maintenance Committee.

Streetscape Maintenance Committee terms are three (3) year terms and both positions will have a term expiration of August 2027.

FISCAL IMPACT
No Fiscal Impact

ATTACHMENTS
Two (2) applications

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D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: 3 ----
TITLE: APPROVAL FOR TRAVEL AND CONFERENCE RELATED EXPENSES FOR

COUNCIL MEMBER FAST TO ATTEND THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL CONFERENCE IN OCTOBER 2024.

SUBMITTED: Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba, City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
Request the City Council to approve the travel expenses related to for Council Member Fast attending the League of California Cities Annual Conference in October 2024.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Council Member Fast is available to attend the 2024 League of California Cities Annual Conference.

According to the City's Expense Reimbursement and Travel/Conference Policy for Legislative Officials, Section 8 of the policy states: ''Travel Authorization Process: Conference and overnight travel by a Legislative official shall be pre-approved by having the item placed on the City Council Consent Calendar.

If time does not permit pre-approval, then the Council shall be asked to ratify the approval at a subsequent Council meeting .. . "

FISCAL IMPACT
No new appropriations are needed for this reimbursement as limited conference attendance for elected officials is included in the annual City budget.

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D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: __ 4
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August 13, 2024
ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-062 AMENDING THE 2024-25 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $200 IN DONATION MONEY FROM REEDLEY ROTARY AND

TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE POLICE DEPARTMENT DONATION ACCOUNT TO

GENERAL FUND
Marc A. Ediger, Police Commander ~
Jose L. Garza, Chief of Polic~~
Nicole R. ZiebaL ,,,., Q
City Manager ., y

RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Resolution 2024-062 amending the 2024-25 Adopted Budget appropriating $200 in the General Fund from the Police Department donation account, originating from a donation from Reedley Rotary Club in the amount of $200 for use toward the 2024 City of Reedley I Pol ice Department Cops, Jocks and Kids camp.

BACKGROUND
The Reedley Police Department in conjunction with the Community Services Department hosts an annual "Cops, Jocks and Kids Camp" at the Reedley Community Center. The camp is a 1-day youth sports and safety camp, focusing on positive relationships with police officers and City officials. The camp is designed to provide the attending youth with safety tips and an understanding of a police officer's role. It is scheduled in mid-August, before local schools begin their fall semester.

The Reedley Rotary Club has generously donated $200 to be used toward the 2024 Cops, Jocks and Kids Camp. Donation money for the camp will be used to provide food, snacks and a camp membership t-shirt for the 2024 class.

FISCAL IMPACT
The attached Budget Amendment Resolution accepts a transfer of $200 from the Police Department donation account and appropriates it in General Fund to be used toward supplies for the 2024 Cops, Jocks and Kids Camp.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Budget Amendment Resolution No. 2024-062

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BUDGET AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION 2024-062
The City Council of the City of Reedley does hereby amend the 2024-25 Budget as follows:

SECTION I - ADDITIONS
Account Number Account Description Amount
001-4350.3000 Professional Services $ 200
Total $ 200
Purpose: Purchase of supplies for Cops, Jocks and Kids Camp

SECTION II - SOURCE OF FUNDING
Account Number Account Description Amount
001-3770 Donations (Transfer In) $ 200
073-2208 Misc Deposits (Transfer Out) $ 200
073-2710 Fund Balance (reduction) $ (200)
Total $ 200
Impact: Appropriation of requested amount from donation REVIEWED:
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The foregoing resolution was approved by the City Council of the City of Reedley on August 13, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN : APPROVED:

Anita Betancourt, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
DATE: August 13, 2024

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
~ Consent
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
D Public Hearing
ITEM NO: _ 5 _ _._
TITLE: ADOPT RESOLUTION 2024-064, DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE

FOR THE LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS
MEETING.

SUBMITTED: Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
APPROVED: Nicole R. Zieba, City Manager

RECOMMENDATION
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The City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-064 and appoint Council Member Fast as the City of Reedley's Voting Delegate.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Adopt Resolution No. 2024-064 appointing Council Member, Mary L. Fast as the Voting Delegate.

After approval of Resolution No. 2024-064, the Annual Conference Voting Delegate/Alternate form will be submitted by deadline of September 25, 2024.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

ATTACHMENT

1. Resolution no. 2024-064

2. 2024 Annual Conference Voting Delegation Form
RESOLUTION NO. 2024-064

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY

DESIGNATING A VOTING DELEGATE FOR THE LEAGUE OF

CALIFORNIA CITIES ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING
WHEREAS, the League of Cities 2024 Annual Conference is scheduled for October 16-18, 2024 in Long Beach, California; and
WHEREAS, the annual business meeting of the conference is scheduled for Friday, October 18, 2024; and
WHEREAS, each City must designate one voting delegate by Council action.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Reedley as follows:

Council Member, Mary L. Fast has been designated as the primary voting delegate for the City of Reedley.

The foregoing resolution was approved and adopted by the City Council of the City of Reedley on the 13th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

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ABSTAIN :

ABSENT:

Anita Betancourt, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood , City Clerk
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ITEM NO: VJ
ADOPT RESOLUTION NO. 2024-065 AMENDING THE 2024-2025 ADOPTED BUDGET APPROPRIATING $43,229 IN DEVELOPMENT IMPACT FEE

TRANSPORTATION FUNDS TO PAY FOR ADDITIONAL IMPROVEMENTS ASSOC IA TED WITH TRACT 6229
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RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt Resolution No. 2024-065 amending the 2024-2025 Adopted Budget appropriating $43,229 in Development Impact Fee (DIF) Transportation funds to pay for additional improvements associated with Tract 6229.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Staff is requesting through Resolution No. 2024-065 to allow for the use of DIF Transportation funds to pay for offsite improvements on Buttonwillow Avenue at Duff Avenue associated with Tract 6229. When the development was originally submitted to planning, Kings Canyon Unified School District (KCUSD) had anticipated that the students within Tract 6229 would attend Silas Bartsch Elementary School. However, once students from Tract 6229 registered to attend KCUSD the students were informed they would attend Jefferson Elementary School which requires crossing Buttonwillow Avenue.

KCUSD then reached out to staff to see if a crosswalk could be installed along Buttonwillow Avenue near Tract 6229 to allow students to have a safe crossing to navigate to Jefferson Elementary School. Staff informed KCUSD that a traffic warrant analysis would need to be completed to verify the installation of a crosswalk. KCUSD agreed to having the analysis performed and worked with staff to have a consultant complete the analysis. The expense for the analysis in the amount of $4,701 was reimbursed by KCUSD.

The analysis was completed which recommended the installation of a multi-way stop at the intersection of Buttonwillow Avenue and Springfield Avenue as well as a high visibility crosswalk with rectangular rapid flashing beacon (RRFB) along Buttonwillow Avenue at Duff Avenue. A request was presented to the City of Reedley Traffic Safety Commission to install the recommended improvements of the warrant analysis and the request was unanimously approved.

The installation of the crosswalk and RRFBs along Buttonwillow Avenue at Duff Avenue require that a concrete curb ramp be installed on the eastern side of Buttonwillow Avenue at Duff Avenue as well as a minor median island so that vehicles traveling north on Buttonwillow Avenue can see the RRFB without their view being obstructed by existing trees located on the eastern side of Buttonwillow Avenue. Public Works staff obtained quotes from various contractors to install the curb ramp and median island. The installation of concrete improvements will cost $28,500. The RRFBs were purchased directly from the manufacturer in the amount of $12,229. Public Works staff will install the RRFBs, stop signs and traffic striping necessary for the crosswalk and stop sign. Staff will purchase the posts and anchors needed for the installation of the RRFBs and the stop signs as well as striping materials. It is anticipated that the material cost will not exceed $2,500. KCUSD has agreed to reimburse the City $18,000 for the work needed to install the crosswalk, RRFBs, stop signs and striping.

FISCAL IMPACT
There are sufficient funs in the DIF Transportation account to cover the amount of $43,229. The $18,000 reimbursed by KCUSD will be placed back into the DIF Transportation account once received.

ATTACHMENTS

1. Budget Amendment No. 2024-065

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BUDGET AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION 2024-065
The City Council of the City of Reedley does hereby amend the 2024-25 Budget as follows:

SECTION I - ADDITIONS
Account Number Account Description Amount
100-4270.5072 DIF Transp - Development Improvements $ 43,229 Total $ 43,229
Purpose:

SECTION II - SOURCE OF FUNDING
Account Number Account Description Amount
100-2710 DIF Transportation Fund Balance $ 43,229
Total $ 43,229
Impact: Sufficient funds in DIF Transportation fund balance REVIEWED: RECOMMENDED:
?-R~ ~/c,,r'L~ 1/1---fL__ Assistant City Manager City Manager The foregoing resolution was approved by the City Council of the City of Reedley on August 13, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN: APPROVED:

Anita Betancourt, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
DATE:

TITLE:

SUBMITTED:

REVIEWED:

APPROVED:

August 13, 2024

REEDLEY CITY COUNCIL
D Consent Calendar
D Regular Item
D Workshop
D Closed Session
1:8:] Public Hearing
ITEM NO: _7 __

CONSIDER ITEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROPOSED REEDLEY ZONING CODE AND SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS UPDATE:

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) INTRODUCTION OF 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) INTRODUCTION OF 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) INTRODUCTION OF 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.

Ellen Moore, City Planner ~ Community Development Department Rodney L. Horton, Director {.JJi::

Community Development Department
Nicole R. Zieba 1 • .,.,. /
City Manager V"'J

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RECOMMENDATION
Staff and the Reedley Planning Commission recommends that the City Council 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.

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Community Development Department is presenting to the City Council for their consideration, to receive public comment, and to receive the Planning Commission's recommendation regarding the following:

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.

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.

Ordinance No. 2024-002 pertains to repeal ing 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.

Ordinance No. 2024-003 pertains to adding Chapter 4 of Title 9, 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.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION/BACKGROUND
A jurisdiction's general plan is the official guide for the future physical development of the jurisdiction and its land use planning and zoning changes. California Government Code Section 65860(a) requires city and county zoning regulations be consistent with their general plans. Additionally,

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California Government Code Section 66473.5 requires city and county subdivision regulations to be consistent with their general plans and State law.

The City of Reedley Community Development Department initiated Ordinance No. 2024-001 , Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003, all of which propose to update the City of Reedley's Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance in order to accomplish the following:

1. Remove inconsistencies within the Reedley Municipal Code

2. Achieve consistency with the General Plan 2030

3. Reflect recent changes in State law, primary related to housing . 4.

5. Craft language that makes regulations clearer and easier to use for staff and the public Encourage entitlement application streamlining, or in other words, getting to "yes" faster

6. Rel6cate the -Property Maintenance Standards Chapter (Title 10, Chapter 16) to a appropriate title of the Reedley Municipal Code.
more
A description of Ordinance No. 2024-001 , Ordinance No. 2024-002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003 is included below.

Ordinance No. 2024-001: Title 10 - Zoning Code
Ordinance No. 2024-001 comprehensively updates the City's existing Zoning Code by clarifying and enhancing standards, simplifying review procedures, and introducing flexibility to accommodate unique circumstances. The updated Zoning Code is a user-friendly regulatory document that offers transparent guidance on the City's requirements and promotes the development of high-quality projects that are consistent with the objectives of the Reedley General Plan 2030 and State law.

Ordinance No. 2024-002: Title 11 - Subdivision Ordinance The City's current Subdivision Ordinance is included in Title 11 of the RMC. Substantial changes were not required for the Ordinance update. The Ordinance underwent 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. The existing Title·11 structure is retained, resulting in an Ordinance that is organized to flow from general provisions, map processing procedures, improvements, and ending with enforcement provisions.

Ordinance No. 2024-003: Relocating Chapter 16 of Title 10 to Newly Added Chapter 4 of Title 9 - Property Maintenance Standards
The current Property Maintenance Standards Chapter is located in Title 10, Chapter 16 of the Reedley Municipal Code. Ordinance No. 2024-003 proposes to relocate the Property Maintenance Chapter to the added Chapter 4 of Title 9, Building Regulations. This is a more appropriate location for this chapter because the Property Maintenance Standards Chapter primarily pertains to the existing conditions of structures and property within the existing built environment and is implemented by an enforcement officer, subject to appeal to a hearing officer. The Zoning Code primarily pertains to development standards for vacant property prior to coming into the built environment, and the authority to implement the Zoning Code is given to the Community Development Director, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission and/or City Council. No major changes are proposed to the existing text to be relocated.

GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY
Table 1, included in this staff report as well as Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06, provides an overview of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance, indicating how each change corresponds to a specific goal or policy outlined in Reedley's General Plan 2030.

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Table 1 Title 10 and Title 11 Changes and General Plan Policy Implemented Change General Plan Section/Goal/ Policy Implemented
Revised density and intensity standards
consistent with the General Plan.

New development and operational
standards to address recent State
housing laws (e.g., density bonus,
reasonable accommodation, emergency
shelters).

Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)
and Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
(JADU) provisions for consistency with
recent State law.

Assessed all allowed land uses citywide
to determine the consolidation of similar
uses and the incorporation of new land
LU 2.4A - Preserve and enhance Reedley's unique
character and achieve an optimal balance of residential commercial, industrial, public and open space land uses.

LU 2.48 - Strive to keep Reedley separate and distinct
from the nearby communities of Parlier and Dinuba.

LU 2.4C - Maintain and enhance Reedley's small town
characteristics.

LU 2.40 - Maintain and preserve the downtown area as
Reedley's business and social center.

LU 2.60 - The City shall prepare and implement a policy that supports and encourages infill development for
vacant/undeveloped or by-passed parcels within the
existing urban area.

LU 2. 7 .17 - High Density residential land uses shall be designed to blend in with the surrounding neighborhood.

LU 2.7.75 - Plan for the development of an additional fire station in the City of Reedley to ensure maximum
service areas and response times for the City of Reedley Fire Department.

HE Policy 1.3 - Continue to direct new growth to urban
areas in order to protect natural resources.

HE Policy 1.4 - Promote balanced and orderly growth to
minimize unnecessary development costs adding to the
cost of housing.

HE Policy 1.6 - Promote development of higher-density
housing, mixed-use, and transit-oriented development in areas located along major transportation corridors and
transit routes and served by the necessary
infrastructure.

HE Policy 2.3 - Encourage development of affordable
housing through the use of development incentives, such as the Density Bonus Ordinance, fee waivers or
deferrals, and expedited processing .

LU 2. 70 - Promote integration of affordable housing
units toward inclusionary development of neighborhoods
with mixed income levels.

HE Policy 4.5 - Ensure equal access to housing by
providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

HE Policy 2.6 - Encourage the development of second
dwelling units to provide additional affordable housing opportunities.

LU 2.4.1 - To facilitate compatibility with surrounding uses and overall character of the City of Reedley,
develop design standards for structures, landscaping
and parking areas.

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Change General Plan Section/Goal/ Policy Implemented
uses (e.g., commercial/retail, place of
assembly, ATMs) into zone districts.

Incorporated a range of new housing
types in (e.g. , single-unit, two-unit, threeunit, multi-unit, group housing).

Assessed land use entitlements for
streamlining .

Updated the Subdivision Ordinance to
make it compliant with State law.

LU 2.6A - New development (residential, commercial
and public) shall be designed in a way that creates fully integrated neighborhoods with a variety of land uses
arranged so that access by walking or bicycling is
possible and encouraged.

LU 2. 7 A - Provide for the distribution of varying
residential densities throughout the community to ensure that residential development reflects various income and lifestyle options.

LU 2.7B - Residential densities shall be moderately
increased to encourage more compact development
consistent with smart growth design principles.

LU 2.7C - Preserve existing neighborhoods and create
strong new neighborhoods that are well designed and
maintained.

LU 2.7D - Promote integration of affordable housing
units toward inclusionary development of neighborhoods
with mixed income levels.

HE Goal 1 - Facilitate and encourage the provision of a range of housing types to meet the diverse needs of
residents.

HE Policy 1.2 - Facilitate development of new housing
for all economic segments of the community, including
extremely low, very low-, low-, moderate-, and above
moderate-income households.

LU 2.5C - Facilitate orderly transition from
rural/agricultural uses to urban land uses.

LU 2.5D - Designate growth areas that can be served by
existing and planned infrastructure.

LU 2.5E - Encourage a concentrated urban land use
pattern that prioritizes development of in-fill and bypassed parcels, provides for the economically efficient provision of urban services, and maintains Downtown as
the core of the City.

HE Policy 2. 7 - Work to ensure that local policies and standards do not act to constrain the production of
affordable housing units.

LU 2.58 - Minimize leap-frogging, low density,
automobile dependent development beyond the edge of
service and employment areas, or the creation of
peninsula development greater than ¼ mile from existing urban uses.

LU 2.5.12: New urban development should occur in an
orderly manner with initial development occurring on the available undeveloped properties within the City's limits which would be considered in-fill, by-passed parcels or in parcels in close proximity to the urban core, places of employment and established neighborhoods.

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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.

PUBLIC NOTICING
Pursuant to the Government Code Section 65091 (Planning and Zoning Law) and Reedley Municipal Code, § 10-22, it is required that a notice be published in a newspaper and be sent to interested parties.

The public hearing notice was published in the Mid-Valley Times on August 1, 2024 and was e-mailed to the stakeholders on July 24, 2024. See Attachment 5.

PRIOR CITY COUNCIL AND PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION
• On November 9, 2021 , the City Council of the City of Reedley approved and authorized the City Manager to sign a Consultant Services Agreement with Mintier Harnish to update the City's Municipal Code specific to housing and land use.
• The Planning Commission and City Council jointly met on January 25, 2022 for a workshop on the Reedley Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update. • On April 6, 2023, the Community Development Department held a workshop on the Reedley Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update during a regular Planning Commission meeting.
• On March 28, 2023 and April 23, 2024, the Community Development Department held a workshop on the Reedley Zoning Code and Subdivision Regulations Update during a regular City Council meeting.
• On July 18, 2024, the 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 pertaining to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 10, the Zoning Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, adopt Ordinance No. 2024-002 pertaining to repealing and replacing in its entirety Title 11 , the Subdivision Regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, and adopt Ordinance No. 2024- 003 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 through. See Attachment 6.

FINANCIAL IMPACT
The cost of consulting services for updating Title 1 O and Title 11 of the City's Municipal Code is being reimbursed because the City of Reedley received two grants in the total amount of $310,000 ($160,000 awarded by SB 2 and $150,000 awarded by AB 101) from the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD).

ATTACHMENTS

1. 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
a. Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06

2. Ordinance No. 2024-001
a. Attachment: Title 10 Zoning Code (July 2024)

3. Ordinance No. 2024-002
a. Attachment: Title 11 Subdivision Regulations (June 2024)

4. Ordinance No. 2024-003

5. Proof of Public Noticing

6. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2024-10

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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
WHEREAS, the City of Reedley initiated Ordinance No. 2024-001 , Ordinance No. 2024- 002, and Ordinance No. 2024-003, hereafter referred to as the "proposed project", 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 repealing 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 facilitate 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 of Title 9, and deleting Chapter 16 of Title 1 O; and WHEREAS, Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 was prepared to assess the environmental effects of the proposed project, in accordance with the relevant provisions of CEQA and the State CEQA Guidelines as implemented by the City of Reedley; and WHEREAS, CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2) states that when a lead agency finds that pursuant to Section 15162, no subsequent EIR would be required for a later activity proposed after certification of a program EIR, the lead agency can approve the activity as being within the scope of the project covered by the program EIR; and WHEREAS, Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 finds that the proposed project is consistent with the City's GP 2030 and Final EIR, which were adopted and certified by the City Council in February 2014; and
WHEREAS, Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 finds that the proposed project is consistent with State CEQA Guidelines Section §15168(c)(2) because it is within the programmatic scope covered by the Final EIR and there is no substantial evidence that the proposed project would require additional environmental analysis; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Sections 65090 and 65091 (Planning and Zoning Law) of the Government Code and the procedures of Title 10 of the Reedley Municipal Code, a Notice of Public Hearing before the City Council was published in a newspaper of general circulation on August 1, 2024; and

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WHEREAS, the City Council, at a Regular Meeting on August 13, 2024, held a public hearing to review the above referenced ordinances and environmental assessment; and WHEREAS, the City Council received public testimony, oral and written staff report, and independently deliberated.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Reedley approve Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 based on the following :
1 . The above recitals are true and correct; and

2. The City of Reedley Community Development Department has determined that Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06, a "finding of consistency" with the City's adopted City of Reedley General Plan 2030 and its certified Final EIR, is appropriate for the project; and

3. This resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.

This foregoing resolution is hereby approved and adopted this 13th day of August, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

ATTEST: Anita Betancourt, Mayor
Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
Attachment(s):

Exhibit A: Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06

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•
Notice of Exemption
To: Office of Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044, Room 113
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
County Clerk
County of: Fresno County
2220 Tulare St, 1st Floor, Fresno, CA
9372 1, Fresno, CA
Appendix E
From: ( Public Agency): _c_;1y_o_r R_e_ed_1e_y_c_om_m_u_nity_De_v_e1a_p_m_en_t D_•_P•_rtm_en_t 1733 9th Street
Reedley CA 93654
(Address)
Project Title: EA 2024-06 City of Reedley Zoning Code Update (RZCU) Project Applicant: _C_i_ty_o_f_R_ e_ed_le_y _________________________ _ Project Location - Specific:

Citywide
Project Location - City: _R_e_e_d_l_e_y _____ _ Project Location - County: Fresno County Description of Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries of Project:

The City's proposed project would amend and update the City's existing Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance to implement the City's 2030 General Plan, ensure compliance with State law, stimulate housing production, and to promote and enhance the public health, safety, and welfare of the residents.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Reedley Community Development Department Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: City of Reedley Community Development Department Exempt Status: (check one):

D Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1 ); 15268);
D Declared Emergency (Sec. 21080(b)(3); 15269(a));
D Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)(4); 15269(b)(c));
~ Categorical Exemption. State type and section number: Section 15168 - Finding of Consistency D Statutory Exemptions. State code number: ____________________ _ Reasons why project is exempt:

Given that the General Plan provides directives for land use and development within the city, and the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance directly impact properties within Reedley, it's evident that the proposed project falls within the planning purview of GP 2030.

Consequently, the project falls under the scope of the Final EIR because it analyzes the envisioned development patterns and densities outlined in GP 2030. Additional ly, because the project is consistent with the adopted GP 2030, and conditions warranting additional review in a subsequent EIR do not exist, the project requires no additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168.

Lead Agency
Contact Person: Ellen Moore Area Codeffelephone/Extension : (559)-637-4200, option 3 If filed by applicant:

1. Attach certified document of exemption finding.

2. Has a Notice of Exemption been filed by the public agency approving the project? Yes No Signature: 6{d. !:/fe.-c ..-- Date: 7/18/2024 Title: _C_i_ty_P_l_a_n_n_er ____ _ • Signed by Lead Agency Signed by Applicant
Authority cited: Sections 21083 and 21110, Public Resou rces Code.

Reference: Sections 21108, 21152, and 21152.1, Public Resources Code.

Date Received for fi ling at OPR: _____ _
Revi sed 20 1 I
Print Form
Zoning Code and
Subdivision Ordinance Update
CEQA Finding of Consistency
Administrative Draft
prepared by
City of Reedley
Planning Division, Department of Community Development
1733 9th Street
Reedley, California 93654
Contact: Rodney L. Horton, Community Development Director prepared with the assistance of
Rincon Consultants, Inc.
7080 North Whitney Avenue, Suite 101
Fresno, California 93720
Environmental Assessment No. 2024-06 July 18, 2024
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RINCON CONSULTANTS , INC. SINCE 1994
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Executive Summary .................................................................... ................ .. .. ................................. ....... 1 1 Project Background ................................................ ............................................... .......................... 2

1.1 Project Location ............................ .............................. ........................................................ 2

1.2 Proposed Project ........ ........ ................................................................................................. 2 2 CEQA Guidelines Applicability ................ ......... .............................................................................. .5 3 EIR Consistency Analysis ...................................................................... ............ ....... ........................ 6

3.1 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 .............................................. .................................. 6

3.2 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 ....................... ............................. ......... ................... 8 4 Conclusion of Consistency ............................................................................................................ 10 Tables
Table 1 Title 10 and Title 11 Changes and Genera l Plan Policy Implemented ................................ 3 Appendices
Appendix A Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 CEQA Finding of Consistency
City of Reedley
Zoning Code and
Subdivision Ordinance Update
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Executive Summary
Executive Summary
This document provides a Finding of Consistency (FOC) regarding the proposed update to Title 10 (Zoning Code) and Title 11 (Subdivision Ordinance) (referred to as the 'proposed project') by the City of Reedley (City). It also outlines the conclusions drawn from the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) for the City of Reedley General Plan 2030 (GP 2030). GP 2030, adopted by the City on February 18, 2014, establishes the City's vision and capacity for development through the year 2030.

Since adoption of GP 2030 and certification of the Final EIR, the City has initiated an update to its Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance to help implement the vision and framework established by GP 2030. The purpose of this analysis is to determine whether the proposed project is within the scope of GP 2030, including whether the proposed project is consistent with the GP 2030 and whether the proposed project would result in any potential impacts resulting from construction/operations of the proposed project that were not previously analyzed in the Final EIR.

The City's proposed project would amend and update the City's existing Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance to implement the GP 2030, ensure compliance with State law, stimulate housing production, and to promote and enhance the public health, safety, and welfare. Since a zoning code and subdivision ordinance regulate, among other things, a jurisdiction's land use, density, and subdivision design standards, they are the means to implement a jurisdiction' s general plan. A jurisdiction's general plan (in this case, GP 2030) is the official guide for the future physical development of the jurisdiction and its land use planning and zoning changes. California Government Code Section 65860(a) and the Subdivision Map Act requires that a jurisdiction's zoning and subdivision regulations be consistent w ith its general plan or any updates to its general plan .

Therefore, the City is proposing to amend its existing Title 10 (Zoning Code) and Title 11 (Subdivision Ordinance).

As described in this California Environmental Qual ity Act (CEQA) FOC, the proposed project is consistent with GP 2030. The proposed project aligns with GP 2030 due to its primary objective of updating the City's Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance to match the goals, policies, and land use designations established in GP 2030. Given that the General Plan provides directives for land use and development within the city, and the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance directly impact properties within Reedley, it's evident that the proposed project falls within the planning purview of GP 2030. Consequently, the project falls under the scope of the Final EIR because it analyzes the envisioned development patterns and densities outlined in GP 2030. Additionally, because the project is consistent with the adopted GP 2030, and conditions warranting additional review in a subsequent EIR do not exist, the project requires no additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168.

CEQA Finding of Consistency
City of Reedley
Zoning Code and
Subdivision Ordinance Update
1 Project Background

1.1 Project Location
The project area consist s of land within the City of Reedley. The city is in the San Joaquin Valley located in south-central Fresno County, approximately 20 miles southeast of the City of Fresno and 88 miles north of the City of Bakersfield. Nearby cities include Parlier to the west and Dinuba to the southeast.
1 .2 Proposed Project
California Government Code Section 65860(a) requires city and county zoning regulations be consistent with their general plans. Additionally, California Government Code Section 66473.5 requires city and county subdivision regulations to be consistent w ith their general plans and State law. The City of Reedley is proposing to amend its existing Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to comply with GP 2030 to ensure consistency with State law. The City's updated Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance would implement the goals and policies of GP 2030 by regulating the use of land and structures within the City.

Title 10 - Zoning Code.

The City's current Zoning Code is included as Title 10 of the Reedley Municipal Code (RMC). The current Code generally follows a flow from introductory provisions to zone standards, citywide standards, and finally administrative procedures. It is comprised of 43 chapters (each divided into sections and subsections) that are grouped into eight articles. Within the chapters, sections generally follow a logical pattern, moving from more general to more specific provisions.

The proposed project comprehensively updates the City' s existing Zoning Code, transforming it into a more robust instrument for facilitating development consistent with the objectives of GP 2030.

The updated Zoning Code is a user-friendly regulatory document that offers transparent guidance on the City's requirements and promotes the development of high-qua lity projects. This entails clarifying and enhancing standards, simplifying review procedures, and introducing flexibil ity to accommodate unique circumstances. Table 1 provides an overview of the proposed amendments to the Zoning Code, indicating how each change corresponds to a specific goal or policy outlined in GP 2030.

Title 11- Subdivision Ordinance.

The City' s current Subdivision Ordinance is included in Title 11 of the RMC. Substantial changes were not required for the Ordinance update. Rather, the Ordinance underwent 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. The existing Title 11 structure is retained, resulting in an Ordinance that is organized to flow from general provisions, map processing procedures, improvements, and ending with enforcement provisions. Table 1 provides an overview of the proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance, indicating how each change corresponds to a specific goal or policy outlined in GP 2030. 2 Project Background
Table 1 Title 10 and Title 11 Changes and General Plan Policy Implemented Change General Plan Section/Goal/ Policy Implemented
Revised density and intensity standard s consistent with the General Plan.

LU 2.4A - Preserve and enhance Reedley's unique
character and achieve an optimal balance of residential commercial, industrial, public and open space land uses.

LU 2.4B - Strive to keep Reedley separate and di stinct from the nearby communities of Parlier and Dinuba.

LU 2.4C - Maintain and enhance Reedley's small town
characteristics.

LU 2.4D - Maintain and preserve the downtown area as
Reed ley' s business and social center.

LU 2.6D - The City shall prepare and implement a policy that supports and encoura ges infill development for
vacant/undeveloped or by-passed parcels within the
existing urban area.

LU 2.7.17 - High Density residential land uses shall be designed to blend in with the su rrounding neighborhood.

LU 2.7.75 - Plan for the development of an additional fire station in the City of Reedley to ensure maximum service areas and response times for the City of Reedley Fire
Department.

HE Policy 1.3 - Continue to direct new growth to urban
areas in order to protect natural resources.

HE Policy 1.4 - Promote balanced and orderly growth to
minimize unnecessa ry development costs adding to the
cost of housing.

New development and operational standards to address HE Policy 2.3 - Encourage development of affordable recent State housing laws (e.g., density bonus, reasonable housing through the use of development incentives, such accommodation, emergency shelters). as the Density Bonus Ordinance, fee waivers or deferrals, and expedited processing.

LU 2.7D - Promote integration of affordable housi ng units toward inclusionary development of neighborhoods with
mixed income levels.

HE Policy 4.5 - Ensu re equal access to housing by providing reasonable accommodation for individuals with
disabilities.

Updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and Junior
Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) provisions for consistency with recent State law.

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HE Policy 2.6 - Encourage the development of second
dwelling units to provide additional affordable housing opportunities.
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Assessed all allowed land uses citywide to determine the consolidation of simi lar uses and the incorporation of new land uses (e.g., commercial/retail, place of assembly,
ATMs) into zone districts.

LU 2.4.1- To faci litate compatibility with surrounding uses and overal l character of the City of Reedley, develop
design standards for structures, landscapi ng and parking areas.

LU 2.6A - New development (residential, commercial and
public) shall be designed in a way that creates fully
integrated neighborhoods with a variety of land uses
arranged so that access by walking or bicycling is possible and encouraged.

LU 2.7 A - Provide for the distribution of varying residential densities throughout the community to ensure that
residential development refl ects various income and
lifestyle options.

LU 2.7B - Residential densities shall be moderately
increased to encourage more compact development
consistent with smart growth design principles.

LU 2.7C - Preserve existing neighborhoods and create
strong new neighborhoods that are well designed and
maintained.

LU 2.7D - Promote integration of affordable housing units toward inclusionary development of neighborhoods with
mixed income levels.
lncqrporated a range of new housing types in (e.g., single- HE Goal 1 - Facilitate and encourage the provision of a unit, two-unit, three-unit, multi-unit, group housing). range of housing types to meet the diverse needs of residents.

Assessed land use entitlements for streamlining.

Updated the Subdivision Ordinance to make it compliant
with State law.

HE Policy 1.2 - Facilitate development of new housing for all economic segments of the community, including
extremely low, very low-, low-, moderate-, and above
moderate-income households.

LU 2.SC - Facilitate orderly transition from
rural/agricultural uses to urban land uses.

LU 2.SD - Designate growth areas that can be served by
existing and planned infrastructure.

LU 2.SE - Encourage a concentrated urban land use
pattern that prioritizes development of in-fill and bypassed parcels, provides for the economically efficient provision of urban services, and maintains Downtown as
the core of the City.

HE Policy 2.7 - Work to ensure that local policies and
standards do not act to constrain the production of
affordable housing units.

LU 2.5B - Minimize leap-frogging, low density, automobile dependent development beyond the edge of service and
employment areas, or the creatio n of peninsula
development greater than¼ mile from existing urban
uses.

LU 2.5.12 : New urban development should occur in an
orderly manner with initial development occurring on the available undeveloped properties within the City's limits which would be considered in-fill, by-passed parcels or in parcels in close proximity to the urban core, places of employment and established neighborhoods.

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The proposed project, is in accordance with Section §15183 (Projects Consistent with a Community Plan or Zoning) of the CEQA Guidelines, subsection (a) which states that additional environmental review is not required for projects "which are consistent with the development density established by existing zoning, community plan, or general plan policies for which an EIR was certified," except as might be necessary to determine whether there are project-specific significant effects. In this case, the proposed project is consistent with the City's GP 2030 and Final EIR, which were adopted and certified by the City Council in February 2014. Therefore, the proposed project is consistent with State CEQA Guidelines Section §15168(c)(2) because it is within the programmatic scope covered by the Final EIR and there is no substantial evidence tha~ the proposed project would require additional environmental analysis.

Similarly, the proposed project is consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section §15183 (d)(l)(C) because it meets the consistency with "a general plan of a local agency," and with Section §15183(d)(2), which states that "an EIR was certified by the lead agency for the .... general plan ." By default, the proposed project is consistent with GP 2030 because the proposed project consists of updating the Zoning Code and Subdivision Ordinance to be consistent with GP 2030.

Additionally, the proposed project is consistent with CEQA Guidelines Section 15168 (Program EIR).

Section 15168 describes projects for which a program EIR may be prepared, the advantages of a program EIR, and how the program EIR may be used as the environmental review document for later projects within the scope of the original program EIR. Specifically, CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2) states that when a lead agency finds that pursuant to Section 15162, no subsequent EIR would be required for a later activity proposed after certification of a program EIR, the lead agency can approve the activity as being within the scope of the project covered by the program EIR. In this situation no new environmental document is required. Whether a later activity is within the scope of a program EIR is a factual question that the lead agency determines based on substantial evidence in the record. Factors that an agency may consider in making that determination include, but are not limited to, consistency of the later activity with the type of allowable land use, overall planned density and building intensity, geographic area analyzed for environmental impacts, and covered infrastructure, as described in the program EIR.

Therefore, the remainder of this document evaluates the proposed project's consistency with the Final EIR prepared for GP 2030 to determine whether the proposed project would have new effects or an increase in severity of significant environmental effects beyond those identified in the Final EIR. This document has been prepared pursuant to the applicable provisions of §15183 and pursuant to Section 15168(c)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines.

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3.1 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15183
As demonstrated in Appendix A to this memorandum, the proposed project has been evaluated to determine whether it is exempt from further environmental review because the project is within the scope of the Final EIR on the basis that the project is consistent with the development and development density envisioned in GP 2030, the environmental effects of which were previously analyzed in the Final EIR. In carrying out this evaluation, it has been determined that there are no project-specific significant effects which are peculiar to the proposed project or its site and pursuant to CEQA Guideline 15183, no further environmental review is required. 15183 Standard: The proposed project is consistent with the land uses, densities, and other development standards envisioned in the 2030 General Plan, and which were analyzed in the Final EIR.

The project area is the City of Reedley. The project area is entirely within the planning area of GP 2030, which was evaluated in the Final EIR. The proposed project would update the City' s Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to be consistent with GP 2030 and State law, including the land uses, densities, and other development standards, such as community design standards or objectives envisioned in GP 2030. As such, the environmental impacts of GP 2030 were sufficiently evaluated in the Final EIR, the City has determined the proposed project is consistent with GP 2030.
15183 Standard: Environmental effects that are peculiar to the project or the parcel on which the project would be located.

Pursuant to Section 15183(b)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines, this discussion presents an examination and discussion of whether the proposed project may result in environmental effects that are peculiar to a parcel or the project site. The CEQA Guidelines further state that "if an impact is not peculiar to the parcel or the project, has been addressed as a significant effect in the prior EIR, or can be substantially mitigated by the imposition of uniformly applied development policies or standards, then an EIR need not be prepared for the project solely on the basis of that impact" (Section 15183[c]). If no additional mitigation measures are required to reduce project-specific impacts to a less than significant level, other than those required in the prior El R, then Section 15183 exemption applies.

The project site is the City of Reedley . The project site is entirely within the planning area of GP 2030 and consists of updating the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to be consistent with GP 2030 and State law, which was evaluated in the Final EIR as summarized in Table 1. The proposed project would occur in the same location as GP 2030 . Accordingly, the proposed project would have no environmental effects that are peculiar to the project or the project site.
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15183 Standard: Environmental effects that were not analyzed as significant effects in a prior EIR on the zoning action, general plan, or community plan with which the project is consistent.

Pursuant to Section 15183(b)(2) of t he CEQA Guidelines, this discussion presents an examination and discussion of w hether there are environmental effects that were not analyzed as significant effects in the Final EIR for GP 2030.

The EI R Impact Analysis Summary provided in Appendix A to t his memorandum includes a summary of the im pact conclusions of the Fina l EIR compared to the potential impacts associated w ith the proposed project . As discussed in Appendix A, no new significant impacts would occur because of the proposed project. The proposed project would have the same impacts or be consistent with the im pacts of GP 2030 because the project consists of updating t he Cit y' s Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Tit le 11) to be consistent with GP 2030 and State law. 15183 Standard: Environmental effects that are potentially significant off-site impacts and cumulative impacts which were not discussed in the prior EIR prepared for the general plan, community plan or zoning action.

Pursuant to Section 15183(b)(3) of t he CEQA Guidelines, this discussion presents a discussion of and analyzes whether t here are any environ mental effects t hat are potentia lly significant off-site impacts and cumulative impacts which were not discussed in the Final EIR prepared for GP 2030.

Pursuant to Section 15183(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines, this section presents a discussion of and analyzes whether there are any environmental effects that are previously identified as significant effects which, as a result of substantial new information which was not known at the time the EIR was certified, are determi ned to have a more severe adverse impact tha n discussed in t he prior EIR.

No substantial new information has been developed, discovered, or otherwise revealed since the Final EIR was certified in 2014. Accordingly, City staff has determi ned that the new information prese nted in Appendix A related t o energy, w ildfire, and VMT would not result in more severe adverse significa nt impacts than discussed in the Final EI R.

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3.2 State CEQA Guidelines Section 15168
As described above in Section 2, CEQA Guidelines Applicability, CEQA Guidelines Section 15168(c)(2) states that when a lead agency finds that pursuant to Section 15162, no subsequent EIR would be required for a later activity proposed after certification of a program EIR, the lead agency can approve the activity as being within the scope of the project covered by the program EIR. As described above in Section 3.1, the City has determined the project is within the scope of the Final EIR because that EIR evaluated the impacts of GP 2030, and the proposed project is updating the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to be consistent with GP 2030 and State law. Accordingly, the remainder of this section evaluates consistency with Section 15162 to determine if a subsequent EIR is required. CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a) provides that a subsequent EIR is not required unless the following occurs:
• Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of identified significant effects; • Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or Negative Declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of identified significant effects; or
• New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the Negative Declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
0 The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;
0 Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
• Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or 0 Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
15162 Standard: Substantial Changes in the Project
Pursuant to Section 15162(a)(l) of the CEQA Guidelines, this section presents a discussion of whether the proposed project constitutes a substantial change in the project analyzed in the Final EIR, that would require major revisions to the Final EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

The proposed project is an update to the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to be consistent with GP 2030 and State law. The proposed project does not include changes or amendments to GP 2030. There are no substantial changes to the project as it was evaluated in the Final EIR.
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15162 Standard: Substantial Changes in the Circumstances Pursuant to Section 15162(a)(2) of the CEQA Guidelines, this section presents a discussion of whether changes to the project site or the vicinity (environmental setting) have occurred subsequent to the certification of the Final EIR that would result in new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified significant impact that were not evaluated and mitigated by the previous EIR.

The proposed project consists of an update to the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to be consistent with GP 2030 and State law. The Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) is applicable to properties within the City of Reedley, which is also the project area. The planning area for GP 2030 also includes the City of Reedley, as well as the surrounding area within the City's SOI. Minimal development has occurred in the GP 2030 planning area since the Final EIR was certified in 2014. Additionally, GP 2030 was adopted and made effective in February 2014, and the development that has occurred since then has been under the guidance or aligned with the vision of GP 2030. There are no substantial changes in circumstances within the project site that would result in the proposed project having new significant impacts or more significant impacts than previously evaluated in the Final EIR (see Appendix A) . 15162 Standard: New Information of Substantial Importance Pursuant to Section 15162(a)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, this section includes a discussion of whether the proposed project would result in new information of substantial importance which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the GP 2030 Final EIR was certified. New information of substantial importance includes: (1) one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR; (2) significant effects previously examined that are substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR; (3) mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or (4) mitigation measures or alternatives that are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

Because the proposed project is implementing GP 2030 by making the Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) consistent, the mitigation measures in the Final EIR would be applicable and mitigate the impacts of the proposed project to the same extent as GP 2030. No new mitigation measures are required. Much of the analysis and the determination of impact severity in the Final EIR relied on policies in GP 2030 to reduce its potential impacts to less than significant. The proposed project would not amend these policies. Policies of GP 2030 would still be applicable to development in the City of Reedley regardless of potential implementation of the proposed project.

Likewise, the Final EIR also relied on the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to reduce potential impacts of GP 2030, such as requiring individual projects to go through design review, thereby reducing impacts to aesthetics. The proposed project would update the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) but not eliminate the fundamental regulations and requirements established in each, such as requirements for design review. The proposed project will align the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) with GP 2030 and ensure it regulates the types of land uses and development envisioned in GP 2030.

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As described in Section 3, EIR Consistency Analysis, the proposed project is consistent with GP 2030.

The consistency between the proposed project and GP 2030 is largely because the proposed project consists of updating the City's Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) to be consistent with GP 2030 and State law. Because GP 2030 guides land uses and development within the city of Reedley and SOI, and the Zoning Code (Title 10) and Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11) apply to property in City of Reedley, the proposed project would occur in the same location as GP 2030. Accordingly, the proposed project is within the scope of the Final EIR on the basis that the project is consistent with the development and development density envisioned in GP 2030.

Additionally, because the project is consistent with the adopted GP 2030 and its Final EIR, and conditions warranting additional review in a subsequent EIR do not exist, the project requires no additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15168. lO
Appendix A
Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 Summary Environmental Impacts from Final
EIR for GP 2030
The table below provides a summary of the environmental analysis from the Final EIR for GP 2030, addressing potential impacts associated with the proposed project. This analysis is intended to provide a general overview that supports the City's finding that the project is within the scope of the Final EIR and consistent with the Final EIR and no additional environmental review is required pursuant to CEQA.

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, CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
AES-1 Substantially Degrade
Existing Visual Character or
Quality of the Site and its
Surroundings
AES-2 Have Substantial
Adverse Effect on a Scenic
Vista
AES-3 Create a New Source of
Substantial Light or Glare,
which Would Adversely Affect
Day or Nighttime Views in the
Area
AG-1 Conversion of Prime
Farmland, Unique Farmland,
and/or Farmland of Statewide
Importance to NonAgricultural Use
The General Plan Update (GPU) for Reedley could lead to modifications in the visual character of undeveloped areas within the city and its proposed Sphere of Influence (SOI). This includes infil l parcels and vacant areas. These changes may result in a shift from the current visual character defined by agricultural lands to one influenced by urban development. The GPU outlines various goals and policies aimed at mitigating these impacts, including preserving the city's unique character, maintaining its small-town characteristics, developing design standards for com patibility, enhancing gateways, and conserving agricultural land within the SOI until it is needed for development. The plan encourages well-designed developments, transitions between land uses, tree planting, architectural compatibility, and landscape buffers. Implementation of these policies, along with the continuation of agricultural uses in surrounding areas, will help manage the visual character and quality while ensuring the impact remains less than significant.

The GPU in the city does not impact any designated scenic vistas, as neither the City nor the County have designated such vistas in the vicinity. However, the GPU's implementation would involve the conversion of agricultural land, a common visual resource for residents. New developments could reduce views of open agricultural land for some but make them available to new residents and businesses at the city's margins. Views of the Ki ngs River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains may be lost for some but gained by others. To mitigate these impacts, Land Use policies in the GPU would reduce premature agricultural la nd conversion, and Conservation and Open Space policies would conserve visual resources along the Kings River corridor. The commitment to managing development scale to maintain the city's small-town character ensures that most residents and businesses can continue to enjoy views of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Impacts wou ld be less than significant.

The implementation of the GPU would result in new sources of light and glare, with intensity, type, and locations varying based on the type of new development and its location. While an incremental increase in daytime glare is expected, significant increases are not likely.

However, nighttime lighting would increase with more lighting sources, leading to expected impacts from nighttime glare increases. To mitigate these impacts, the GPU includes policy COSP 4.8.7, which establishes outdoor lighting standards, ensuring energy efficiency and com pliance with state standards, while also prohibiting continuous al l-night outdoor lighting in specific areas, except for security reasons. The existing Article 10, Zoning Regulations, and other standards would continue to regulate lighting and glare, reducing their potential impact to a level less than significant.

Under the GPU, futu re development in the SOI would result in the direct conversion of approximately 2,983 acres of Important Farmland into non-agricultural use. The GPU includes various policies aimed at minimizing the potential for the premature conversion of this farmland. These policies encourage measures such as maintaining agricultural zoning districts, protecting and preserving agricultural land, adopting a right-to-farm ordinance, and fostering concentrated urban development patterns. Despite these policies, the loss of farmland remains significant and unavoidable, even with the implementation of an agricultural land mitigation policy that includes fees or permanent conservation easement requirements. The impact of farmland conversion is considered significant and unavoidable.

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CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
AG -2 Conflict with Existing
Zon ing or Williamson Act
Contracts
AG-3 Other Changes that
Could Result in Conversion of
Farmland to Non-Agricultural
Use
AQ-1 Conflict with or Obstruct
an Air Quality Management
Plan or Violate an Air Quality
Standard
AQ-2 Cumulatively
Considerable Increase in
Criteria Pollutants for which
the Air Basin is in NonAttainment (Ozone and PMlO)
AQ-3 Exposure of Sensitive
Receptors to Unacceptable
Concentrations of Toxic or
Hazardous Pollutants
The implementation of the GPU would result in the conversion of county-zoned agricultural land within the SOI to non-agricultural uses, leading to a conflict with existing County zoning.

This conflict would be resolved through the annexation and pre-zoning process, ensuring consistency between land use designations in the GPU and the zoning applied after annexation. While a significant number of properties within the SOI are currently under Williamson Act contract, many may initiate non-renewal, resulting in contract termination.

However, some landowners might opt for contract cancellation to facilitate urban development on their land, which wou ld conflict with the intended purpose of the Williamson Act and constitute a significant impact. GPU policies aim to minimize premature development and conflicts with existing contracts, but the potential for such conflicts, especially due to contract cancellations, remains, making this impact significant and unavoidable.

The implementation of the GPU would lead to new urban development being constructed adjacent to actively farmed agricultural land, resulting in potential incompatibility issues such as noise, dust, chemical use, vandalism, and traffic hazards. These conflicts could pressure fa rm operators to change their practices, reducing agricultural productivity and profitability.

Rising land values due to nearby urban development may also motivate agricultural landowners to cease farming for economic gain. The GPU includes several policies, including a right-to-fa rm ordinance and development standards for protecting agricultural land, aimed at mitigating these conflicts and minimizing premature conversion of agricultural land to a level less than significant.

The proposed GPU incorporates a comprehensive set of policies from the air di strict for air pollution reduction and mitigation strategies. It obligates the City to implement management practices required by air quality regulatory agencies to mitigate the emissions of various pollutants from new developments, including PMl0, PM2.5, ROG, NOx, and other criteria air pollutants or precursors. Policy COSP 4.4.1 mandates the evaluation of project-specific air quality impacts for future developments based on the air district's analysis methods and significance thresholds. While the GPU includes policies modeled after those recommended by the air district to align with air quality management plans, it remains uncertain whether these policies would entirely mitigate emissions to meet the air district's standards. As a result, this impact is considered significant and unavoidable.

The buildout of the SOI expansion under the GPU is poised to lead to a substantial increase in Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and a subsequent rise in criteria air emissions that impact air quality. Projections indicate a roughly 58 percent increase in VMT within the City, from 120,408 miles per year in 2012 to about 190,065 miles in 2035 under GPU buildout conditio ns. While the GPU integrates policies designed to mitigate this increase by endorsing compact development, clean energy sources, and alternative transportation modes, and mandates compliance with air district standards such as GAMAQI and the Indirect Source Rule, the inability to quantify emissions from futu re development without specific project detai ls leads to the conclusion that this impact criteria would result in a significant and unavoida ble consequence, given its potential to breach air quality standards and conflict with air quality management plans. Conversely, construction emissions during GPU implementation are expected to be mitigated by com plying with air district regulations, resu lting in a less than significant impact.

The implementation of the GPU is anticipated to lead to increased development and urbanization, potentially resulting in sensitive receptors being located near sources of Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAPs) or causing Carbon Monoxide {CO) hotspots. To mitigate the potential impacts from HAPs exposure, the GPU incorporates policies for toxic air contaminant reduction. These policies require sensitive receptors to be situated at a safe distance from sources of toxic emissions, such as industria l sites and haza rdous material locations. Compliance with the air district's Air Toxics Program and the GPU policies would reduce the likelihood of significant impacts from HAPs exposu re. Furthermore, the GPU includes an array of policies aimed at reducing traffic congestion and improving air quality by promoting alternative transportation and minimizing congestion, which, in turn, reduces th e likelihood of CO hotspots. As a result, the potential for significant impacts from high CO concentrations is considered less than significant.

Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
AQ-4 Odor Impacts
BIO-1 Substantial Adverse
Effects on Special-Status
Species
BIO-2 Substantial Adverse
Effect on Riparian Habitat or
Other Sensitive Natural
Community
BIO-3 Substantial Adverse
Effect on Protected Wetlands
BIO-4 Interfere Substantially
with Wildlife Movement or
Native Wildlife Nursery Sites
GCC-1 Generate GHGs that
May Have a Significant Impact
on the Environment and
Conflict with an Applicable
Plan, Policy or Regulation
Adopted for the Purpose of
Reducing the Emissions of
Green house Gases
During the construction phase, various activities involving equipment operation and the use of materials like paints and asphalt may generate temporary odors from gasoline or diesel exhaust, architectural coatings, and road paving. These odors are typica lly short-lived and quickly dissipate. The potential for future industrial uses to produce odors impacting sensitive areas wi ll be assessed through the City's development review and CEQA process, with a focus on identifying and mitigating odor-related issues. The GPU incorporates policies and goals aimed at preventing incompatible land uses from co-locating, thereby minimizing the risk of odor exposure. As a result, significant impacts from odor generation and subsequent exposure are anticipated to be less than significant.

The proposed development within the SOI has the potential to significantly impact specialstatus plant and animal species, including protected nesting birds . However, the GPU includes policies aimed at avoiding or reducing these impacts. These policies involve preserving native vegetation and wildlife habitat, conducting biological studies to assess habitat value, applying mitigation measures to reduce habitat degradation, and seeking input from relevant agencies and experts. The mitigation measures include evaluating and protecting special-status plant and animal species, requiring surveys for nesting bird s during construction activities near mature trees or shrubs, and establishing protective buffer zones around active nests. These policies and mitigation measures are designed to reduce the impact on special-status species to a level that is less than significant with mitigation incorporated.

Impacts to sensitive natural communities {including riparian habitats) protected by resource agencies are considered potentially significant. The Kings River corridor, including Wahtoke Creek, is the only known sensitive natural community within the SOI. Direct impacts such as vegetation removal or indirect impacts such as water quality degradation or placement of significant noise generating activities within or adjacent to the corridor would be considered significant. Though verna l pools are not known to be present within the SOI, if vernal pools were found to be present, they would be classified as seasonal wetlands and considered a sensitive natural community. Impacts would be less than significant.

The Kings River corridor and wetlands within the SOI may be considered jurisdictional by various regu latory agencies. Impacts to these jurisdictional wetlands and waterways are generally deemed significant. The GPU includes goals and policies aimed at avoiding or reducing such impacts, such as protecting wetlands containing sensitive plant and animal species, safeguarding wetland watershed areas, and establishing minimum setback areas around wetlands. The City's development and CEQA review processes wi ll assess existing habitats on project sites and identify potential wetlands. The implementation of these policies would reduce impacts on wetlands in and around the SOI to a level that is less than significant.

Within the SOI, a regional wildlife movement corridor runs along the Ki ngs River riparian corridor and potentially along Wahtoke Creek. Significant impacts could result from direct harm to these wildlife movement corridors, such as habitat fragmentation and loss of riparian cover. The GPU contains policies aimed at conserving the quality and extent of these corridors, including development setbacks . An additional policy focuses on designing parks and open space corridors to link potential habitat areas, enhancing the value of these wildlife movement corridors. The implementation of these policies would ultimately reduce potential impacts from new development within the SOI to a level that is less than significant.

The implementation of the proposed GPU is expected to result in a substantial increase in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, primarily due to the significant growth in population, construction activities, increased vehicle miles traveled, higher demand for energy and water, and potential release of high global warming potential GHGs. These increased emissions could have a significant environmental impact. However, the GPU contains numerous policies designed to address GHG emissions, with specific focus on a Climate Action Plan (CAP) to reduce emissions by 15 percent below business-as-usual levels. This CAP will be developed and implemented, and individual development projects will be required to adhere to GHG reduction measures based on SJVAPCD's guidance until the CAP is adopted. Despite these measures, it is acknowledged that achieving cumulative GHG emission reductions consistent with AB 32 and the Scoping Plan might be challenging, and, therefore, the impacts of implementing the proposed GPU have been determined to be significant and unavoidable.

CEQA Finding of Consistency A-3
CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
CR-1 Cause a Substantial
Adverse Change in the
Significance of a Historical or
Archeological Resource
CR-2 Disturb any Human
Remains, Including those
Interred Outside of Formal
Cemeteries
The proposed GPU carries the potential for significant impacts on historical resources, especially within the original town site where most eligible historical buildings are located.

The transformation of existing residential areas into commercia l zones may endanger historical buildings and central districts of the community. These impacts could result from damage, destruction, or the erosion of the context and setting of historical properties.

Demolition, substantial modifications, and changes to historical buildings or districts during remodeling, rehabilitation, restoration, or reconstruction for new uses would all be deemed potentially significant. While few Native American or historical archaeological sites are documented within the GPU study area, the possibility of unidentified or buried archaeological sites is high due to a lack of systematic exploration, the presence of known resources, and proximity to the Kings River. Any disturbance or damage to previously identified or unidentified archaeological and cultural resources or human remains would also be considered a significant impact. The GPU includes various goals and policies aimed at mitigating these potential impacts, such as protecting cultural heritage, preserving historical and archaeological resources, and updating the inventory of historic and archaeological resources to identify sites or buildings of local, State, or Federal significance. These policies, when implemented in new development projects, would help reduce impacts on historical and archaeological resources to less than significant levels, particularly Policy COSP 4.13.4, which mandates identification and protection of historical resources and the mitigation of impacts on a project-specific basis as the SOI builds out. Impacts would be less than significant.

The proposed General Plan Update (GPU) anticipates construction activities that could potentially disturb undiscovered human remains, constituting a significant impact. The GPU includes policies like COSP 4.13.1 and 4.13.4, which aim to safeguard archaeological resources. Policy 4.13.4 indirectly addresses the discovery of human remains by requiring analysis under the California Environm ental Quality Act (CEQA) for potential impacts on these resources. The implementation of these policies would help avoid or significantly reduce adverse changes to the significance of such resources . In the event of discovering human remains during construction, all excavation activity would halt, as mandated by California' s Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5. If the remains are Native American, a series of actions would ensue, including notifying the Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) within 24 hours, and further steps to identify and appropriately handle the remains in accordance with the State Resources Code Section 5097.98 . Impacts would be less than significant. ------ Energy was not a separate impact resource at the time of certification of the Final EIR. The Final EIR did identify that impacts to energy usage within the City's SOI would be minimal. ----- GEO-1 Expose People or Structures to Substantial Ri sk
of Loss or Injury Involving Fault
Rupture, Seismic Ground
Shaking, Ground Failure, or
Landslides
The implementation of the proposed GPU would introduce new development and an increased population that cou ld be exposed to seismic hazards. While no active faults are known within the area, the risk of significant groundshaking during a seismic event and its potential to cause damage to buildings and infrastructure, along with the increased exposure of new development to seismic risks, are potentially significant impacts. Hazard from ground failure/liquefaction is generally considered less than significant, though site-specific conditions may elevate potential for liquefaction. Risks from landslides, particularly along the margins of the Kings River, are generally minimal, but potential impacts on new development are potentially significant. The GPU contains goals and policies aimed at mitigating these risks, including requiring soil and geotechnical reports for properties with unstable soil conditions, prohibiting development in areas where mitigation is infeasible, ensuring critical facilities meet seismic standards, and establishing open space buffers to protect against geologic hazards. Overall, these policies and adherence to state seismic construction standards aim to reduce potential geologic and soils impacts to a less than significant level.

Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
GEO-2 Result in Substantial
Soil Erosion or Loss of Topsoil
GEO-3 Location on Geologic
Unit or Soil that is Unstable or
that would Become Unstable
GEO-4 Location on Expansive
Soil
HAZ-1 Create a Significant
Hazard through Transport,
Use, or Disposal of Hazardous
Materials or through
Reasonably Foreseeable Upset
and Accident Conditions
Involving the Release of
Hazardous Materials
The soil types within the proposed General Plan Area have low to moderate potential for water and wind erosion, with a few exceptions that have higher erosion potential in limited areas. The implementation of standard erosion control practices, as required by the City and N"ational Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements, will minimize erosion and reduce the loss of topsoil, as well as potential sedimentation in downstream water bodies. Particular attention to erosion control will be essential in areas with the highest erosion potential. The GPU contains goals and policies that, when implemented, will mitigate potential soi l erosion impacts to a level considered less than significant. These policies require the identification and mitigation of geologic and soil constraints to reduce erosion.

Additionally, the City's Municipal Code regulates non-point source pollutants, including sediment generated by soil erosion, to ensure that new development complies with the City's NPDES permit requirements, further reducing soil erosion impacts to a less than significant level.

Within the SOI, the identified areas of soil and geologic instability are primarily the slopes within and along the Kings River corridor, as well as sections in the southern part of the SOI where Tujunga soils are present. These specific soils may experience settling or compression when subjected to the weight of foundations, buildings, and other developments. The potential impacts from damage to structures, infrastructure, and potential threats to public safety are considered potentially significant. The GPU includes goals and policies aimed at mitigating these potential impacts, with a focus on identifying and mitigating geologic and soil constraints to reduce potential harm from construction on unstable soils to a level less than significant.

In the SOI, some major soil types, such as the San Joaquin series soils, exhibit moderate to high expansion potential, as indicated in Table 14. There is a possibility of damage to new and rehabilitated buildings and infrastructure constructed on these expansive soi ls, as well as on other soils that make up a minor portion of the SOI. This impact is considered potentially significant. The GPU includes policy measures to address this concern, emphasizing the identification and mitigation of geologic and soil constraints when constructing improvements on expansive soils to reduce these potential impacts to a level less than significant.

The implementation of the GPU in the SOI would lead to increased urban development, resulting in higher usage, storage, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials by residents, businesses, and industries. This esca lation in potential hazards from hazardous material activities and accidental releases cou ld pose significant risks to public health and the environment. As urban development encroaches upon existing agricultural land, there is a shift in the use, transport, and storage of agricultural chemica ls. However, these potential impacts and risks to public health and the environment remain significant. The GPU addresses this concern through various goals and policies that emphasize land use planning and separation strategies. These policies are designed to minimize the risks associated with hazardous materials and buffer areas of higher human activity from potential hazardous material releases. Additionally, the policies require the consideration of hazardous material risks in the development planning and review process. Ultimately, these policies, combined with County, state, and federal regulations, as well as the City's emergency operations plan, will help reduce impacts on public health and safety associated with hazardous materials to a level less than significant.

CEQA Finding of Consistency A-5
CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
HAZ-2 Emissions within OneQuarter Mile of an Existing or Proposed School
HAZ-3 Development Located
on a Known Hazardous
Materials Site
HAZ-4 Interfere with Adopted
Emergency
Response/Evacuation Plan
The proposed GPU envisions potential school sites located within a quarter-mile of commercial and industrial areas in some instances. For example, the GPU's Land Use Plan identifies future school sites within a quarter-mile of proposed light industria l areas along Reed Avenue in the northern portion of the SOI and adjacent to light industrial use in the southern portion of the SOI to the east of Southeast Avenue. While this proximity could pose a limited potential for hazardous emissions near school sit es if future commercial or industrial developments become sources of such emissions, the GPU contai ns land use and safety policies aimed at minimizing risks. Specifically, Policy SE 5.6.1 requires the consideration of hazardous materials risks during the city's development planning and review process, ensuring that hazardous materials risks are assessed when siting new schools and new commercial and industrial developments. In addition to GPU policies, all users of hazardous materials must comply with county, state, and federal laws and regulations that govern the management and reduction of ri sks associated with hazardous materials. As a result, the potential risks from the release of hazardous emissions within a quarter-mile of a school site would be reduced to a level less than significant.

The monitoring and management of one known hazardous materials release site and one suspected release site within the City and SOI is active and under the regulatory guidance of the California Department ofToxic Substances Control. Through the state regulatory process, the Safety-Kleen Systems property located at 1000 South I Street is being actively remediated to substantially reduce/eliminate public health and safety risks for documented contamination. The Kings Canyon Unified School District planned high school at the northeast corner of South Frankwood Avenue and East Floral Avenue is being investigated for potential contamination and, if contamination is found, would be remediated to reduce/eliminate contamination. Consequently, risks to public health and safety from development on or in the vicinity of these sites would be less than significant and no mitigation measures are required.

The City's emergency operations plan has recently been updated to reflect response plans for a range of emergency situations that are relevant to conditions in the Reedley area. As development proceeds per the GPU, it may be necessary for the City to regularly review the existing plan to ensure that it remains effective in light of the City's continuing growth and potential emergency response requirements. Given that future development as proposed in the GPU should not differ substantially in terms of its character or types of emergency situations that could arise from it, the potential impact of implementing the GPU as proposed are less than significant.

Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
HYD-1 Violation of Water
Quality Standards/Waste
Discharge Requirements
HYD-2 Substantially Deplete
Groundwater Supplies or
Interfere with Groundwater
Recharge
The proposed GPU would lead to increased urban development in the 501, resulting in a greater potential for water quality degradation in surface and groundwater. The predominant types of development in the SOI, such as commercial and industrial areas, cou ld be sources of non-point water pollution, characterized by diffuse contamination that cannot be traced to specific locations. Non-point pollution typically consists of contaminants like oil, grease, pesticides, fertilizer, solid waste, and sediment deposited on impervious surfaces, which can be carried by stormwater to surface water bodies or discharged via the city's stormwater system. Construction activities also contribute to non-point pollutants like sediment erosion and oil and grease. As new development occurs, the potential for surface and groundwater quality degradation will increase, with more construction activities, increased use of contaminants, and the creation of new impervious su rfaces generating runoff that ca n affect water quality. However, the GPU includes various goals and policies to mitigate this impact.

These include updating and implementing the Storm Drain Master Plan, which incorporates water quality protection standards, design and landscaping guidelines for stormwater storage basins, and financial mechanisms for construction and maintenance. Other policies focus on protecting groundwater recharge areas, providing public sewer services to new urban development, promoting activities that combine stormwater control and water recharge, enhancing groundwater recharge supply, and exploring development alternatives and standards to minimize impacts on open space areas. In addition, the City's Municipal Code and Stormwater Management Implementation Plan already regulate non-point source pollutants in compliance with National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) requirements. These regulations ensure that water quality protection measures are considered comprehensively as part of the development process and incorporate best management practices. The local irrigation district will continue to regulate municipal stormwater discharged into its facilities to ensure compliance with RWQCB (Regional Water Quality Control Board) standards. Therefore, the implementation of GPU policies and compliance with the City's Municipal Code, NPDES requirements, and existing water quality protection measures will reduce the impact on water quality to a level less than significant.

The impacts of groundwater extraction resulting from the proposed General Plan Update {GPU) are not limited to the project site but are cumulative in nature, affecting the broader Kings Basin. The Kings Basin is currently in an overdraft condition, with decreasing groundwater levels due to increased demand. This overdraft condition results from several factors, including agricultural water pumping, reliance on groundwater in parts of the basin, and urban development that relies on groundwater. While efforts are underway to address the overdraft issue, they are unlikely to fully stabilize the basin by 2030. The GPU includes policies to reduce the City's demand for groundwater and enhance groundwater replenishment. These policies involve water conservation, expansion of surface water supply, cooperation with water management districts, water meters in new development, and promoting the use of alternative water sources . However, the GPU's implementation would substantially increase the City's demand for groundwater, potentially worsening the overdraft. Therefore, the GPU's impact on groundwater depletion is considered significant and potentially unavoidable. To mitigate this impact, the City must prepare a water supply plan that identifies alternative water sources to reduce groundwater extraction, thus avoiding or substantially reducing the impact of increased demand on groundwater overdraft.

However, the feasibility of providing alternative water sources is uncertain until the plan is developed. Consequently, this impact remains cumulatively significant and potentially unavoidable.

CEQA Finding of Consistency A-7
CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
HYD-3 Increased Storm Water
Runoff that Causes Flooding or
Exceeds the Capacity of Storm
Water Facilities
HYD-4 Expose People to
Significant Flooding Risks by
Placing Housing or Other
Structures within a 100-year
Flood Hazard Area or Impede
or Redirect Flood Flows
HYD-5 Expose People or
Structures to Hazards from
Flooding as a Result of Dam
Failure or
Seiche/Tsunami/Mudflow
Inundation
N-1 Noise Levels in Excess of
Established Standards and
Su bstantial Permanent
Increase in Ambient Noise
Levels
N-2 Groundborne Vibration
The implementation of the proposed GPU would lead to significant new development within the expanded SOI. This development would resu lt in the creation of su bstantial im pervious surfaces like roads, parking lots, and building roofs, replacing previously pervious agricultural soils. As a consequence, there would be a significant increase in stormwater runoff volume, which the exist ing infrastructure is unable to handle adequately. Without improvements to existing infrastructure and the development of new stormwater conveyance and disposal systems, there is a possibility of localized flooding and increased erosion with downstream siltation of water bodies like the Kings River. However, the GPU contains policies to mitigate this impact, including maintaining adequate water and storm drain facilities for existing and future development, updating master plans related to infrastructure development, providing a comprehensive storm drainage system, and promoting activities that combine stormwater control and water recharge . These policies, along with compliance with existing regulations and plan requirements, would reduce the impact of flooding caused by inadequately managed stormwater runoff to a less than significant level.

The proposed GPU encompasses areas within the expanded SOI t hat are subject to inundation during a 100-year flood, posing risks to people and potentially impeding flood flows if not managed in accordance with regulations and polic ies designed to mitigate such hazards. Implementation of the GPU comes with policies aimed at minimizing flood-related damage and potential risks, ensuring that new development within these flood hazard zones ad heres to floodplain management approaches, including land use regulations. Policies encourage uses that are less susceptible to flood damage, require elevation of structures above the 100-year flood height, and provide guidelines for new development in flood fringe areas. Additional policies address flood-proofing, location and construction of public utilities, and the encouragement of open space uses in flood-hazard areas, which collectively reduce potential flood hazards. Compliance with these policies and regulations would result in less than significant impacts from flood risks and impediment of flood flows due to futu re development in the SOI.

The area west of Reed Avenue along the Kings River within the SOI could be at risk of inundation in the event of a Pine Flat Dam fai lure, and some development exists in this zone.

However, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducts regular dam inspections, minimizing the risk. The risk to future development within the SOI is considered low, resulting in a less than significant impact. Additionally, t here are no enclosed water bodies in the SOI, reducing the risk of seiche flooding, and the region's level topography means that mudflow hazards are also less than significant.

The proposed GPU for the City of Reedley would result in increased noise levels from various sources, including transportation (such as traffic and rail operations), stationary sources (like in dustrial and commercial activities), short-term sources (construction equipment), and ongoing noise from agricultura l operations. The GPU inclu des noise exposure standards and mitigation measures to address these noise impacts. The standards set permissible indoor and outdoor noise exposure levels, whi le mitigation measures require acoustical analyses for specific projects to incorporate noise reduction techniques as needed. These measures aim to minimize noise impacts on noise-sensitive land uses, such as residential areas, and ensure compliance with noise level standards. The GPU's policies and mitigation measures collectively work to mitigate noise impacts and reduce them to a less than significant level with mitigation incorporated.

The potential future sources of groundborne vibration, as influenced by the proposed GPU, primarily involve construction activities and rail operations . Construction-related vibrations depend on the construction equipment used, with certain machinery generating varying levels of vibration. Although construction vib rations can cause temporary annoyance when close to res idential areas, they are not expected to lead to long-term excessive vibration impacts or structural damage. Rail operations, specifically commuter and freight trains, can also produce vibrations. The GPU's provisions are likely to prevent new residential buildings from being constructed too close to rai lroad tracks, and given that the frequency of train events is limited, excessive ground vibrations are not anticipated. Consequently, both construction and rail operation vibrations are considered less than significant, requiring no mitigation measures.

Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
N-3 Exposure of People or
Workers to Excessive Airport
Noise
PS-1 Substantial Adverse
Physical Impacts or Significant
Environmental Impacts
Associated with Provision or
New or Physically Altered Fire
Protection Facilities
PS-2 Substantial Adverse
Physical Impacts or Significant
Environmental Impacts
Associated with Provision or
New or Physically Altered
Police Protection Facilities
PS-3 Substantial Adverse
Physica l Impacts or Significant
Environmental Impacts
Associated with Provision or
New or Physically Altered
School Services
PS-4 Substantial Adverse
Physical Impacts or Significant
Environmental Impacts
Associated with Provision of
New or Physically Altered Park
and Recreation Facilities
The Reedley Airport, the sole airport near the SOI, anticipates a growth in annual aircraft operations from 26,923 in 2000 to 36,538 by 2020, with no changes in the types of aircraft expected. The 60 dB CNEL noise contou r for 2020 is entirely within the airport's boundaries, where no noise-sensitive uses are present. The Reedley Municipal Airport Master Plan 2020 suggests avoiding new residential or noise-sensitive development within this contour and discouraging such development within the future 55 dB CNEL contour. As the nearest residential development within the SOI is approximately two miles south of the airport, the significant distance mitigates any potential impact from airport-related noise in both the 2020 and 2030 planning horizons, even with incremental increases in aircraft operations. Hence, no mitigation measures are deemed necessary. Impacts are less than significant.

The proposed GPU would result in a substantial population increase of nearly 200%, necessitating a heightened demand for fire services, including additional staff, equipment, and facilities. The exact locations of these new facilities will depend on the growth patterns, which are currently unknown. However, the GPU includes policies to plan for and support improvements to existing fire facilities and the development of new ones as needed. These policies encompass planning for additional fire stations, implementing a Community Faci lities District, pursuing funding for capital projects, reviewing land use proposa ls for fire safety, inspecting properties to reduce fire hazards, promoting early warning and fire suppression systems, adopting and enforcing sa fety codes, and providing public safety education. While the specific environmental impacts of constructing new fire facilities can't be determined, they are expected to be similar to those of other new developments within the proposed Sphere of Influence. Therefore, the GPU policies and mitigation measures aimed at red ucing potential impacts from new development would also apply to constructing and operating new fire protection faci lities, contributing to the same cumulative impacts identified in the Environmental Impact Report. Impacts would be significant and unavoidable.

The city of Reedley cu rrently has a population of approximately 24,622 and 29 sworn police officers, aiming for a goal of achieving and maintaining a ratio of 1.5 officers per 1,000 citizens. The growth expected under the proposed GPU would significa ntly increase the population, leading to a heightened demand for police protection services and requiring additional staff, equipment, and facilities t o maintain an acceptable level of service. The GPU includes various policies to su pport this goal, such as active citizen involvement in crime prevention, ensuring the necessary police personnel, striving for the 1.5 officers per 1,000 citizens ratio, minimizing opportunities for cri minal activity in public and private spaces, maintaining disaster response plans, and funding additional officers and equipment through the Community Facilities District. While the specific environmental impacts of constructing new police protection facilities can't be determined, it is expected that they would be similar to those of other types of new development in the proposed Sphere of Influence, and the GPU's policies and mitigation measures would apply to reduce these impacts. Impacts would be less than significant.

The implementation of the proposed General Plan Update (GPU) is expected to resu lt in the need for the construction of new public school facilities to accommodate the increased population. The Kings Canyon Unified School District has estimated that there would be approximately 600 new students by the year 2030 due to an increase of about 7,Sll additional residential units under the GPU. The GPU includes policies to coordinate with the school district and community college district for the adequate planning of public school facilities, such as encouraging the development of new elementary schools and coordinating school site locations. These policies aim to mitigate potential adverse impacts offuture development related to public school facilities. Impacts would be less than significant.

Implementation of the proposed general plan would generate a need for increased parkland and recreational facilities within the City to accommodate the projected population growth.

The city currently falls short of its parkland standard of 4.0 acres per 1,000 people, and with a potential population of around 47,369 by 2030, an additional 91 acres of parkland may be required to meet this standard. While the level of significance depends on the effectiveness of policies in addressing this need, the impact could range from less than significant with proper planning to potentially significant if it results in physica l or environmental impacts due to increased demand for and use of existing facilities.

CEQA Finding of Consistency A-9
CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
PS-5 Substantial Adverse
Physical Impacts or Significant
Environmental Impacts
Associated with Provision or
Other New or Physically
Altered Services (Hospitals and
Libraries)
T-1 Conflict with Applicable
Measures of Effectiveness of
the Circulation System
T-2 Conflict with an Appl icable
Congestion Management
Program
T-3 Substantially Increase
Circulation Hazards Due to a
Design Feature
T-4 Result in Inadequate
Emergency Access
As the proposed GPU 's development progresses, there wi ll likely be an increased demand for hospital and medical services. This could necessitate the expansion of Sierra Kings District Hospital or the construction of new medical faci lities. Furthermore, with a significant population increase at buildout, there would be a heightened need for library services, potentially requiring the expansion of the existing Reedley Branch Library or the construct ion of a new facility. The specific environmental impacts of expanding or constructing these facilities cannot be determined yet, but t hey are expected to be similar to those associated with other new developments in the SOI. The significa nce of these impacts wi ll depend on future planning and mitigation measures, rangi ng from less than significant with proper planning to potentia lly significant if not adequately addressed.

The General Plan Update's Ci rculation Element aims to maintain a Level of Service (LOS) of "C" or better for the City's road network. The analysis, using a buildout yea r of 2035, assesses the impact of the proposed GPU on the roadway network. In the "Yea r 2035 Base" scenario, six intersections were identified as operating at unaccepta ble LOS during peak hours, and these issues would require various improvements, such as adding st op signs or turn lanes. In the "Year 2035 Base Plus Project" scenario, nine intersections are projected to operate below the "C'' threshold, with traffic signalization or other improvements needed. To address these challenges, the GPU contains various policies to guide development and funding mechanisms, including development impact fees and regional fundin g sources. The City must ensure that these improvements are fu nd ed and constructed to maintain an LOS of "C" or better. Impacts wou ld be less than significant.

The Fresno County Congestion Management Process aims to improve the operation and management of transportation facilities, emphasizing sustainable land use development and a multi-modal transportation system. The proposed General Plan Update (GPU) aligns with these goals by promoting the maintenance of Level of Se rvice (LOS) C in the circulation network and outlines a variety of measures to achieve this standard. These measures include improvements to roadway facilities, management of truck traffic, the promotion of transit systems, cycling, and pedestrian facilities, as well as the integration of va rious transportation modes. The GPU integrates with t he Congestion Management Process, ensuring that the development of the proposed Specific Plan of Interest (SOI) is in accordance with regional approaches for managing congestion. Additionally, several of the roadway facility improvements in the City funded through the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) demonstrate the integration of the City's circu lation plan ning with the RTP and the Congestion Management Process. Impacts wou ld be less than significant.

The General Plan Update (GPU) Circulation Element focuses on minimizing circulation hazards by promoting a fully integrated local network that facilitates safe and efficient transportation for both people and goods. Several policies with in t he GPU are dedicated to improving safety, including revi sing roadway standards to slow traffic, en hancing flow and connectivity, and in corporating traffic ca lming measures like roundabouts and bulb-out s. However, the GPU does not specifically address safety concerns related to at-grade rail crossings, which could become more hazardous due to increased traffic and interactions between vehicles, pedestrians, and trains resulting from the GPU's implementation. To mitigate these potential safety impacts, the City wil l colla borate with the California Public Utilities Commission to develop and fund safety improvements as needed at these rail crossings, such as enhancing warn ing devices, signage, traffic signals, and pedest rian-specific safety measures or installing medians to prevent crossing gate bypassing. This impact wou ld be reduced to less than significant with mitigation measures incorporated.

The proposed GPU includes Goal LU 2.6F and Policy CIR 3.2.5 which ca ll for the City to revi se street standards for futu re streets to ensure efficient and safe access for emergency vehicles.

Further, as part of the standard development review process for new development, the City Fire Departm ent reviews all proposals to provision of adequate emergency access. As a result, the proposed GPU will not result in inadequate emergency access and the impact would be less than significant.

Summary Environmental Impacts from Final EIR for GP 2030 CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
T-5 Result in Inadequate
Parking Capacity
UTIL-1 Increased Water
Demand Requiring New or
Expanded Water Facilities, the
Construction of Which Could
Cause Significant
Environmental Effects
UTIL-2 Increased Development
Requiring New or Expanded
Storm Water Drainage
Facilities, the Construction of
Which Could Cause Significant
Environmental Effects
UTIL-3 Have Sufficient Water
Supplies Available to Serve the
Project from Existing
Entitlements and Resou rces, or
are New or Expanded
Entitlements Needed
The City of Reedley currently has a satisfactory parking supply, and while the implementation of the proposed General Plan will introduce new residential and commercial developments, these will be subject to the City's existing parking standards outlined in its zoning ordinance.

These standards are designed to ensure that sufficient parking is provided to meet the needs of future developments. The proposed General Plan also includes Goal CIR 3.9A, which emphasizes the importance of accommodating parking requirements for different land use types. Various policies within the Use Element and the Circulation Element of the proposed General Plan reinforce the provision of adequate parking, further promoting its inclusion in new developments. With these existing regulations and proposed goals and policies, the impact on parking facilities resulting from the implementation of the proposed General Plan is expected to be less than significant.

The implementation of the General Plan Update (GPU) will lead to the need for additional water infrastructure to pump and distribute water to accommodate new development. The GPU incorporates policies, such as CIR 3.10.2 and CIR 3.10.3, which focus on identifying necessary capital faci lities for maintaining water services and ensuring sufficient funds for operation, maintenance, and new facility construction. These policies are designed to support the construction of new water supply facilities in response to demand. While the exact locations and timing of these new water infrastructure components are unknown, it is expected that their construction will have environmental impacts simi lar to those associated with other types of new development resulting from the GPU. These potential impacts are not anticipated to be significant and unavoidable, and the application of GPU policies and mitigation measures will help mitigate these impacts, resulting in a less than significant impact.

The implementation of the GPU wi ll necessitate the construction of new or expanded storm water drainage facilities to manage runoff from urban development, which could have notable environmental effects. The GPU contains policies that ensure the provision of adequate stormwater facilities for new developments. However, the precise environmental impacts of constructing specific stormwater drainage facilities, such as collection piping and detention/percolation facilities, are currently unknown due to uncertain locations and designs. Nonetheless, it is expected that these constructions would have impacts similar to those of other future developments within the SOI. These potential impacts are not likely to be significant or unavoidable, and the application of GPU policies and mitigation measures wi ll help mitigate these impacts, making the overa ll impact less than significant.

The impacts of groundwater extraction resulting from the proposed General Plan Update (GPU) are not limited to the project site but are cumulative in nature, affecting the broader Kings Basin. The Kings Basin is currently in an overdraft condition, with decreasing groundwater levels due to increased demand. Th is overdraft condition results from several factors, including agricultural water pumping, reliance on groundwater in parts of the basin, and urban development that relies on groundwater. Whi le efforts are underway to address the overdraft issue, they are unlikely to fully stabilize the basin by 2030. The GPU includes policies to reduce the City's demand for groundwater and enhance groundwater replenishment. These policies involve water conservation, expansion of surface water supply, cooperation with water management districts, water meters in new development, and promoting the use of alternative water sources . However, the GPU's implementation would substantially increase the City's demand for groundwater, potentially worsening the overdraft. Therefore, the GPU 's impact on groundwater depletion is considered significant and potentially unavoidable. To mitigate this impact, the City must prepare a water supply plan that identifies alternative water sources to reduce groundwater extraction, thus avoiding or substantially reducing the impact of increased demand on groundwater overdraft.

However, the feasibility of providing alternative water sources is uncertain until the plan is developed. Consequently, this impact remains cumulatively significant and potentially unavoidable with mitigation incorporated .

CEQA Finding of Consistency A-11
CEQA Resource/Impact Summary of Final EIR Analysis
UTIL-4 Increased Generation of
Solid Waste Requiring New or
Expanded Landfill Capacity
Wildfire-1
As Reedley's population grows in accordance with the proposed General Plan Update (GPU), t he volume of solid waste generated by local residents and businesses is expected to increase.

The landfill 's capacity is projected to be sufficient to accept waste until 2059, even with the additional waste generated by the GPU's implementation. At the GPU's buildout, the City could generate up to 82 tons per day of non-recyclable solid waste, though the actual volume is expected to be lower. As the landfill' s capacity diminishes over time, the County will need to expand the landfill, identify new landfill sites, or implement new waste disposa l technology to accommodate future demand. This would require separate environmental review, but the GPU's Policy LU 2.7.67 underscores the City's commitment to coordinating with other agencies to ensure proper infrastructure planning and design. The impact on landfill capacity from the proposed GPU is not expected to be less than significant.

Wildfire was not a separate impact resource at the time of certification of the Final EIR. The Final EIR did identify that Wildfire risks within the City's SOI would be minimal.

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CEQA Finding of Consistency A-13
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-001

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY AMENDING THE REEDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 10 IN

ITS ENTIRETY PERTAINING TO ZONING REGULATIONS
The City Council of the City of Reedley does hereby ordain as follows:

I. Title 10 of the Reedley Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety.

11. Title 10 is hereby added and is to read as reflected in Attachment A: Title 10 Zoning Code Public Review Draft - July 2024.

Ill. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days from the date of approval.

IV. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase of this Ordinance 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 portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every section, subsection, sentence, clause, provision, or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to whether any portion of the Ordinance would be subsequently declared invalid or unconstitutional.

V. 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. 2024-001 was introduced on August 13, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Anita Betancourt, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood , City Clerk
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10.06.040

10.06.050

10.06.060
Establishment of Zoning Districts
Effect of Zoning District Regulations
Official Zoning Map
Uncertainty of Zoning District Boundaries
Classification of Annexed Parcels
Article 2 - Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards CHAPTER 10.10 RESIDENTIAL ZONES (RE, R-1-12, R-1-9, R-1-7, R-1-6, R-1 (SP), MOR, HOR)

10.10.010

10.10.020

10.10.030

10.10.040
Purpose and Intent of Residential Zones
Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses
Development Standards
General Provisions
CHAPTER 10.12 COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE ZONES (CN, CC, CS, CO, PO)

10.12.010

10.12.020

10.12.030

10.12.040
Purpose and Intent of Commercial and Office Zones
Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses
Development Standards
General Provisions
CHAPTER 10.14 INDUSTRIAL ZONES (ML, MH)

10.14.010

10.14.020

10.14.030

10.14.040

10.14.050

10.14.060
Purpose of Chapter
Purpose and Intent of Industrial Zones
Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses
Development Standards
General Provisions
MP - Planned Industrial Zone District **Reserved**
CHAPTER 10.16 SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES (RCO, UR)

10.16.010

10.16.020

10.16.030

10.16.040
Purpose and Intent of Special Purpose Zones
Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses
Development Standards
General Provisions
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10.34.040

10.34.050

10.34.060

10.34.070
Height Limitations
Fence Materials
Required Fencing and Walls
Temporary Fencing
Swimming Pools, Spas, and Other Water Feature Fencing
CHAPTER 10.36 LANDSCAPING

10.36.010

10.36.020

10.36.030

10.36.040

10.36.050

10.36.060
Purpose
Applicability
Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance
General Landscaping Standards
Landscape Area Requirements
Landscaping Maintenance
CHAPTER 10.38 PARKING AND LOADING

10.38.010 Purpose and Applicability

10.38.020 General Provisions

10.38.030 Number of Spaces Required

10.38.040 Shared Parking

10.38.050 Offsite Parking Facilities

10.38.060 Parking Facility Design Standards

10.38.070 Off Street Loading Requirements

10.38.080 Exceptions to Parking and Loading
CHAPTER 10.40 SIGN REGULATIONS

10.40.010

10.40.020

10.40.030

10.40.040

10.40.050

10.40.060
Purpose and Applicability
Definitions
Sign Permit Required
Exempt Signs
Prohibited Signs and Locations
Signs Allowed by Zone
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10.52.020

10.52.030

10.52.040

10.52.050

10.52.060

10.52.070

10.52.080

10.52.090
Applicability
Application
General Plan Density Exemption
General Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Location
Number of Units Allowed Per Parcel
Development Standards
Deed Restriction
CHAPTER 10.54 JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (JADU)

10.54.010

10.54.020

10.54.030

10.54.040

10.54.050

10.54.060

10.54.070

10.54.080
Purpose
Applicability
Application
General Plan Density Exemption
General Requirements for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) Location
Development Standards
Deed Restriction
CHAPTER 10.56 MULTI-UNIT DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS

10.56.010

10.56.020

10.56.030

10.56.040

10.56.050
Purpose and Intent
Applicability
Approval Authority
Site Planning and Design Standards
Architectural Design Standards
CHAPTER 10.58 RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES REQUIRING BIOSAFETY LEVELS 2-3 CONTAINMENT

10.58.010

10.58.020

10.58.030
Purpose and Intent
Applicability
Locational Requirements
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10.80.010

10.80.020

10.80.030
Purpose
Multiple Permit Applications
Additional Permits May Be Required
CHAPTER 10.82 ZONE CLEARANCE

10.82.010

10.82.020

10.82.030

10.82.040
Purpose
Applicability
Review Authority
Application Requirements
CHAPTER 10.84 HOME OCCUPATION STANDARDS AND PERMIT

10.84.010 Purpose

10.84.020 Review Authority

10.84.030 Application Processing Procedures

10.84.040 Prohibited Home Occupations.

10.84.050 Standards

10.84.060 Conditions of Approval

10.84.070 Appeals

10.84.080 Modification

10.84.090 Termination of Home Occupation

10.84.100 Violation and Revocation
CHAPTER 10.86 DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION

10.86.010 Application
CHAPTER 10.88 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPLICATION

10.88.010

10.88.020

10.88.030

10.88.040

10.88.050
Purpose
Applicability
Application Filing
Findings and Decision
Appeals
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10.96.080

10.96.090

10.96.100

10.96.110

10.96.120

10.96.130
Street Dedications and Improvements
Building Permit
Lapse of Site Plan Approval
Renewal of Site Plan Approval
Appeals
Violation and Revocation

10.96.140 Approval to Run with the Land
CHAPTER 10.98 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW

10.98.010

10.98.020

10.98.030

10.98.040
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
Reserved
CHAPTER 10.100 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT

10.100.010

10.100.020

10.100.030

10.100.040

10.100.050

10.100.060

10.100.070

10.100.080

10.100.090

10.100.100

10.100.110

10.100.120

10.100.130

10.100.140

10.100.150
Purpose
Review Authority
Application Filing
Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures
Findings and Decision
Conditions of Approval
Building Permit
Lapse of Conditional Use Permit and Renewals
Time Limit for Development
Suspension and Revocation
New Application
Conditional Use Permit to Run with the Land
Minor Revisions
Site Plan Review
Appeals and Action of City Council
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10.110.040

10.110.050

10.110.060

10.110.070

10.110.080
Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures
Report
Planning Commission Action
City Council Action
New Application
CHAPTER 10.112 ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT

10.112.010

10.112.020

10.112.030

10.112.040
Permits, Certificates, and Licenses
Community Development Director
Fees
Violations and Penalties
Article 8 - Definitions
CHAPTER 10.120 DEFINITIONS

10.120.010 General

10.120.020 "A" Definitions

10.120.030 "B" Definitions

10.120.040 "C" Definitions

10.120.050 "D" Definitions

10.120.060 "E" Definitions

10.120.070 "F" Definitions

10.120.080 "G" Definitions

10.120.090 "H" Definitions

10.120.100 "I" Definitions

10.120.110 "J" Definitions

10.120.120 "K" Definitions

10.120.130 "L" Definitions

10.120.140 "M" Definitions

10.120.150 "N" Definitions

10.120.160 "O" Definitions
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CHAPTER 10.02 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE ZONING CODE ................................. ............. 2

10.02.010 Title .. ............................................ .. .. ............................. .. ............. ....................................... .. ..... 2

10.02.020 Adoption .. ....... ... ..... .. ............... ..... ......................... ...... ............ ... ..... ............................ ..... ... ...... 2

10.02.030 Purpose and Objectives ... .......... .......... .... ..... ...... ... ....... ............................................................. 2

10.02.040 Applicability of t he Zoning Code ........... ........ .. ................................... ...... ................................. 3

10.02.050 Relationship to Prior Code ........................................................................................................ 3

10.02.060 Relationship t o Genera l Plan .......................... ..... .. ... .. ........ ......... ..... ... .. ... ..... ...... ............ ....... ... 4

10.02.070 Relationshi p to Other Cit y Ordinances .................................................................... ...... ............ 4

10.02.080 Severability, Pa rt ial Invalidation of Zoning Code .. ...................................................... .............. 4 CHAPTER 10.04 INTERPRETATION OF THE ZONING CODE.. ................ ............... .............................. ... 6

10.04.010 Purpose ...... .... .... .. ........... .... ......... ........ ... .... .... ...... ....... ... ........ .. .. ... ..... ............. ................. ....... .. 6

10.04.020 Rules of Interpretation ... ......... ................ .. ... .. ...... ..... ........... ..................................................... 6

10.04.030 Procedures for Interpretation ...... .. ............. ............. ............. .................................................... 7

10.04.040 Land Uses Not Classified .................................. ..... ... .... .. ......... ....... .... ............................ ...... ...... 7

10.04.050 Headings and Illustrations ........ ..................................... ....... .. ................... ... ... ......................... . 9 CHAPTER 10.06 ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP ....................................... ... ..... .. ........ .. ........ 12 Article 1 - Enactment and Applicability
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G. To provide and protect open space in accorda nce with policies of the Open Space Element of the city's General Plan .

10.02.040 Applicability of the Zoning Code
A. General Applicability. This Zoning Code applies to all property within the municipal boundaries of the city of Reedley whether owned, leased, or operated by private persons, firms, corporations, or organizations. Any property owned, leased, or operated by the United States of America or any of its agencies; the State of California or any of its agencies; the County of Fresno or any of their agencies; the City of Reedley or any of its agencies; or by an authority or district organized under the laws of the State of California, are exempt from this Title. Additionally, the following are all exempt from the provisions established in this Zone Code :

1. Public streets and alleys.

2. Underground utility lines and facilities .

3. Underground communication lines.

4. Overhead communication lines.

5. Overhead and underground electric and gas distribution and transmission facilities.

6. Railroad rights-of-way, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions) of this Zoning Code.

B. Subdivisions. Any subdivision of land proposed within the city of Reedley after the effective date of this Zoning Code shall be consistent with the minimum parcel size requirements established in Article 2 (Zones and Allowable Land Uses), the subdivision requirements established in Title 11 (Subdivision Ordinance}, state law, including, but not limited to the Subdivision Map Act, and all other applicable requ irements of this Zon ing Code. The agencies of the State of Ca lifornia are exempt from this Title.

10.02.050 Relationship to Prior Code
The provisions of this Zoning Code, as it existed before the effective date of Ordinance No. 2024-001, are repealed and superseded as provided in the ordinance enacting this Title. No provision of this Zoning Code shall validate or legalize any land use, structure, or subdivision constructed, created, established, or maintained in violation of this Zoning Code's standards as they existed before repeal by the ordinance enacting this Zoning Code, except as addressed by nonconformities created by this Zoning Code, in compliance with Article 5 (Nonconformities).
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6. Definitions. All terms used in this Zoning Code shall be defined in Article 8 (Definitions) and/or as determined/interpreted by the Community Development Director.

10.04.030 Procedures for Interpretation
A. Request for Interpretation. Any party may file a request for an interpretation or clarification of this Zoning Code with the Commun ity Development Director. Request for review shall include the specific provisions in question and any other information necessary to assist the Director in their review.

B. Types of Interpretations. The authority of the Community Development Director as established in Section 10.04.20 A (Authority), shall apply in all the following cases:

1. If ambiguity arises concerning the appropriate classification of a particular use within the meaning and intent of this Zoning Code, subject to the additional requirements established in Section 10.04.040 (Uses Not Classified).

2. If ambiguity exists with reference to matters of height, yard area, and other requirements.

3. If uncertainty exists with reference to a zone district boundary. See Section 10.06.050 (Uncertainty of Zon ing District Boundaries) for additional regulations pertaining to the interpretation of zoning district boundaries.

4. If an unforeseen condition arises or technological changes have been introduced which require interpretation of their impact on the provisions of this Zon ing Code.

5. If ambiguity or uncertainty arises as to the meaning of any word or provision contained in this Zoning Code .

6. If a conflict, ambiguity, or uncertainty arises between the Zoning Code text and any diagram, illustration, or image contained in this Zoning Code.

10.04.040 Land Uses Not Classified
A. Land Use Not Listed is Not Allowed. If a proposed land use is not specifically listed in Article 2 (Zoning District s, Allowable Land Uses, and Development Standards), the use sha ll not be allowed, except as provided in Subsection B, below.
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10.04.050 Headings and Illustrations
Chapter 10.04
A. Headings. The headings of the article, chapter, ~ect ion, subsection, paragraph, subparagraph, sentence, clause, phrase, and portion thereof of t his Zon ing Code, together with the accompanying illustration s, examples, and explanatory notes, are inserted as a matter of convenience and illustrative purposes only and in no way define, limit, or en large the scope or meaning of this Zoning Code or its provisions.

B. Illustrations and Diagrams. In case of a confli ct between the Zoning Code text and any diagram, illustration, or image contained in this Code, the Community Development Director shall make a determination subject to appeal provisions provided in Section 10.04.020. 9 Chapter 10.06
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Table 10.06-A
Zoning Districts Implementing the General Plan
Zoning Map
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Density
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Corresponding General Plan Land
Symbol Zone Name (maximum unless Use Designation(s) otherwise spec1f1ed) - Public/Institutional Faci lity (Pl)
4 du/ac Suburban Residential (SR)
R-1-9 One-Unit Residential (8,000 sq. ft. 8 du/ ac Low Density Residential (LOR) minimum site area) - Public/Institutional Facility (Pl)
R-1-12 One-Unit Residential (11,000 sq. ft. 4 du/ac Suburban Residential (SR) minimum site area) - Public/Institutional Facility (Pl) 15 du/ac Medium Density Residential (M OR)
MOR Medium Density Residential
- Public/Institutional Facility (Pl)
29 du/ ac High Density Residential (HOR)
HOR High Density Residential
- Public/Institutional Facility (Pl)
Commercial and Office Zones
- Central Downtown Commercial (CDC)
- Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
CN Neighborhood Commercial - Office Commercial (OC)
- Service Commercial (SC)
- Public/ Institutional Facility (Pl)
- Central Downtown Commercial (CDC)
- Community Commercial (CC)
cc Central and Community - Office Commercial (OC) Commercial - Service Commercial (SC) - Public/ Institutional Facility (Pl)
- Central Downtown Commercial (CDC)
- Community Commercial (CC)
cs Service Commercial - Office Commercial (OC)
- Service Commercial (SC)
- Public/ Institutional Facility (Pl)
- Central Downtown Commercial (CDC)
- Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
co Office Commercial - Community Commercial (CC)
- Office Commercial (OC)
- Service Commercial (SC)
- Public/ Institutional Facility (Pl)
- Central Downtown Commercial (CDC)
- Neighborhood Commercial (NC)
PO Professional Office - Community Commercial (CC)
- Office Commercial (OC)
- Service Commercial (SC)
- Public/Institutional Facility (Pl)
Industrial Zones
Light Industrial Light Industrial (LI)
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B. Use of Abutting Parcels. Two or more abutting parcels may be used as though a single parcel.

However, there shall not exist on any part thereof any structure or improvement which depends for compliance with this Title upon the same being treated as a single parcel. Such use of parcels shall first be approved by the Community Development Director, who, based on their discretion, may require one of more of the following:

1. Recordation of cross-access agreement;

2. Cross-parking agreement;

3. Common driveway easement, and/or

4. Maintenance agreement.

10.06.040 Official Zoning Map
A. Adoption. The City Council hereby ratifies the Official Zoning Map, which is on file with the Community Development Department. Such ratification is deemed adoption of the Official Zoning Map. This Zoning Code, together with the Official Zoning Map, is adopted in compliance with current State planning, zoning, and development laws. The Official Zoning Map is hereby incorporated into this Zoning Code by reference as though it were fully included here. Any additional maps (e.g., setback map, height map, etc.) adopted sha ll also be a part of this Zoning Code by reference.

B. Zoning Map Contents. The boundaries, designations, and locations of the zones established by this Zoning Code shall be shown upon the Official Zoning Map.

C. Divisions. For purposes of convenience and identification, the Official Zoning Map may be divided into parts and subparts, which may be separately shown or employed for purposes of amending the Official Zoning Map or any official reference thereto.

D. Zoning Map Amendments. Amendments to the existing boundaries of any identified zoning district shall be made by ordinance in compliance with applicable provisions of this Title.

10.06.050 Uncertainty of Zoning District Boundaries
A. General: Whenever any uncertainty exists as to the boundary of a district as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following regulations shall control :

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10.14.040 Development Standards ................................................ ... .............................. .... ... .... .............. 29

10.14.050 General Provisions ............. ............. ............... ............... ..... ...... .... ..... .... ....................... .. ... .. ..... 31

10.14.060 MP - Planned Industrial Zone District **Reserved ** ..... ..... ............ ................. ... .... .. .... .... .... 31 CHAPTER 10.16 SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES (RCO, UR) .......................... ... ... ... ......... ... .. ..... ............ 34

10.16.010 Purpose and Intent of Special Pu rpose Zones ... ................. ............. ..... ..... ... .... ... ........ .. .......... 34

10.16.020 Land Use Regulations and Al lowable Uses .......... .. ......... .......... ................................ ....... ........ 34

10.16.030 Development Standards ... ........... ......................... .......... ...... .. ....... .. ...... .. ........ .............. ...... .... 37

10.16.040 General Provisions .... ...... ............. ............. ...................... ...... ................... ..... ..... ... .. ..... ... ..... .. .. 38 CHAPTER 10.18 OVERLAY ZONES (FW, FF, PUD} .... ... ................................. .................................. 40

10.18.010 Flood Hazard Overlay Zone Districts (FW, FF} .... ....... .... .......................................................... 40

10.18.020 Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone District (PUD} .. ...... ....................... .. .. ....... ..... ... ..... . 41 CHAPTER 10.20 PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENTS (PUD) ... .... .. ... ... ... .... ............... ... .. .. ... ..... .... ...... 44

10.20.010 Purpose and Intent ... .... ........ .......... ... ... ............ ... .... ...... .......... ..... ..... .... .. ........................... ..... 44

10.20.020 General Plan Consistency .. ............................................. ...... ..... ............. ..... ........................... . 44

10.20.030 Applicability ...................................... ............................................................................. .......... 45

10.20.040 Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses .......... ............ ...................... .. .................. ... ........... 45

10.20.050 Development Standards ..... .... .. ..... ................. ... ........ .... ... ... ........ .. ... ............ ........ ... .. .. .... ... .. ... 45

10.20.060 Required Conditions .... .... .... .... ........ ......... ..... ...... ............. .... ...... ..... ... ..... .... .... .... ...... .............. 46

10.20.070 Conditional Use Perm it Procedures and Conditions ... .. ........... .... .... ...... ...... ..... ..... ...... ....... .. .. 46

10.20.080 Findings .......................................... ............ .. .......... ............. ....... .. .... ......... .. ............... ..... ..... ... 47 ii
Chapter 10.10 Residen tial Zones (RE, R-1-12, R-1-9, R-1-7, R-1 -6, R-l(SP}, MOR, HOR) Chapter 10.10 Residential Zones (RE, R-1-12, R-1-9,
R-1-7, R-1-6, R-1(SP), MDR, HDR)

10.10.010 Purpose and Intent of Residential Zones
A. RE - Residential Estate Zone District. The Residential Estate Zone District (RE Zone District) is designed to serve as a transitional area between the expanding urban growth areas and agri cultural lands that surround the City. The RE Zone District is characterized by a mixture of single-unit residential dwellings, missing middle housing types (i.e., two-unit and three-unit dwellings), and agricultural activities. The maximum residential density for the RE Zone District is four dwelling units per acre. The RE Zone District is further established for the following purposes:

1. To protect active farming enterprises and natural resources surrounding t he City and further avoid potential premature conversion of agricultural land;

2. To provide a buffer area between urban and those areas reserved for continued agricultura l production, to lessen potential confl icts between development and agriculture; and

3. To provide a lifestyle and living area whi ch combines the advantages of both urban and rura l settings.

B. • R-1 - Low Density Residential Zone Districts. The Low Density Residential Zone District s are • designed to al low a mixture of housing types and densities in newly developing and predominantly • low-density residential areas of the City. These Zone Districts allow one-unit dwellings and • encourage missing middle housing types (i.e., two-unit and three-unit dwellings), as well as • complimentary human services land uses on a variety of parcel sizes. The R-1 Zone Districts are categorized by minimum parcel size as follows: (R-l(SP), R-1-6, R-1-7, R-1-9, and R-1-12). The allowed residentia l density in the R-1 Zone Distri cts ranges from 1 to 8 dwelling units per acres. The R-1 Zone Districts implement the Suburba n Residential (SR), Low De ns ity Residentia l (LOR), Medium Density Residential (MOR), and Publi c/Institutional Facility (P l) land use designations in the General Plan .

C. • MOR - Medium Density Residential Zone District. The Medium Density Residential Zone District (MOR Zone District) provides areas in the City which allow a range of med ium residential development types. The MOR Zone District allows for a mixture of two-, three-, and multi-un it dwellings and complimentary human servi ces land uses on a variety of parcel sizes. The maximum residentia l density for the MOR Zone District is 15 dwelling units per acre. The MOR Zone District implements the Medium Density Residential (MOR) and Public/Institutional Fa cility (Pl) land use designations in the General Plan .
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Land Use Regulations - Residential Zones
Key: P = Allowed by Right;(-)= Not Allowed; C = Conditional Use Permit Permit Requirement by Zone
R-l(SP)
R-1-6
Land Use
RE R-1-7
R-1-9
R-1-12
Agriculture, Resource, & Open Space Uses
Agriculture, Horticulture P
Beekeeping P
Horse Stable p
W ildl ife Preserve p
Human Services Uses
Communit y Care Facility, C C
Large (7 or more persons)
Community Care Facil it y, p p
Small (up to 6 persons)
Daycare Center C C
Emergency Shelter - -
Family Day Care Home p p
Hospital p p
Low Barrier Navigation - - Center
Infrastructure, Communication, and Transportation Uses
4 Utility Faci lity and
Infrastructure
Telecommunicat ion Facility
Public and Quasi-Public Uses
Public and Quasi-Public
Uses
p p
p p
p p
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses
Country Club C -
Golf Course C -
Park and Playground p p
Place of Assembly C C
School, Private p p
Residential Uses
Accessory Struct ure, p p
Residential
Accessory Use, Residential p p
Agricultural Employee p - Housing

MOR HOR
C C
p p
C C
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p p
p p
p p
p p
p p
p p
- -
- -
p p
C C
p p
p p
p p
p p
Additional
Regulations
Section 10.50.060
Section 10.50.190
Section 10.50.200
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10.10.030 Development Standards
A. Density Bonuses and Concessions. In addition to the development standards established in this Chapter, qualifying land uses and projects sh all be entitled to additiona l density bonuses, concessions, and/or incentives in compliance with Section 10.50.050 (Density Bonus and Concessions for Affordable Housing).

B. Table 10.10-B Development Standards - Residential Zones. Subdivisions, new land uses and structures, and alterations to existing land uses and structures, shall be designed, constructed, and established in compliance with the requirements in Table 10.10-B (Development Standards - Residential Zones).

C. Specific Use Regulations. The far-right column in Table 10.10-B (Development Standards - Residential Zones) indicates additional regu lations that apply to the specific development feature or zone listed . Development standards in other sections of this Zoning Code may also apply.

D. Other Applicable Regulations. The "Other Appli cable Regulations" section of Table 10.10-B (Development Standards - Residential Zones) indicates the location of additional development standards that apply to the residential zones. Other regulations in th is Zoning Code may also apply.

Table 10.10-B
Development Standards - Residential Zones
Development
Feature
Additional RE R-1-12 R-1-9 R-1-7 R-1-6 R-l(SP) Regulations General
lto4 lto 8 4 to 8 4 to 8 4 to 8 4 to 8 8-15 15-29
Density Range Dwell ing Dwell ing Dwel ling Dwel ling Dwelling Dwelling Dwell ing Dwell ing Units Units Units per Units Units Units Units Units
per Acre per Acre Acre per Acre per Acre per Acre per Acre per Acre Parcel Coverage {max. 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 45% 60% 75%
percent ) 10.30.020
Parcel Area {min.) 30,000 11,000 8,000 sq. ft. 6, 000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft.

Distance between 25 ft. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Structures {min.) Primary Structure
Building Height 40 ft. 3S ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft. so ft. 75 ft. maximum 10.30.030
Accessory Structure
Building Height 20 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 15 ft. 35 ft. 35 ft.

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Table 10.10-B
Development Standards - Residential Zones
R-1-12 R-1-9 R-1-7 R-1-6 R-l(SP) Additional
Regulations
Fences, Wall s, and Hedges Chapter 10.34
Landscaping St andards Chapter 10.36
Parking and Loadi ng Chapter 10.38
Sign Regulat ions Chapter 10.40
Accessory Dwel ling Units (ADU) Chapter 10.52
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit s {JADU) Chapt er 10.54
Multi-Unit Dwelling Design Standards Chapter 10.56

10.10.040 General Provisions
A. RE Zone District. In addition to the standards established in this Chapter and Zoning Code, la nd uses and development in the RE Zone District shall comply with the following general provisions:
8 1. Right to Farm and Agricultural Effect Advisory. Parcels adjacent to commercial agricultural production areas within RE Zone District may be subjected to inconvenience, discomfort, and the possibi lity of injury to property and health arising from normal and accepted agricultural practices and operations, including, but not limited to noise, odor, dust; the operation of mach inery of any kind including aircraft; the storage and disposal of manure; the appl ication of fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Owners, residents, and users of property within RE Zone Distri ct should, therefore, be prepared to accept these conditions, and are hereby placed on officia l notice that "right to farm" provisions within this Zoning Code may bar them from obtain ing a legal judgment against such normal agricultural operations.

2. Agricultural Buffer. A minimum 100-foot buffer between new residential development and existing agricultural operati ons is req uired as an appropriate transitional space between urban and agricultural land uses to facilitate continued agricultural operations and minimize agricultural effects. The buffer shall be measured from the property line adjoining the agricultural use to any building used for human habitation.

Chapter 10.10 Residen tial Zones {RE, R-1-12, R-1-9, R-1-7, R-1-6, R-l {SP}, MOR, HOR} C. MDR and HDR Zone Districts. In addition to the standards established in this Chapter and Zoning Code, land uses and development in the MOR and HOR Zone Districts shall comply with the following general provisions:
10 1. Additional Side and Rear Yard Setback Required. In addition to the side yard and rear yard setback standards established in Table 10.10-B (Development Standards - Residential Zones), parcels in the MOR or HOR Zone Districts shall provide additional setback distances in compliance with the following:
a. Side Yard Setback. When located adjacent to an R-1 Zone District, the side yard setback of an MOR or HOR Zone District parcel shall be increased by five feet for each additional story over one story, up to four stories. For example, a three-story structure would have to be setback an additional 10-feet fro m the established side yard setback line. See Figure 10.10-1 (Additional Side and Rear Setback Measurement).
b. Rear Yard Setback. When located adjacent to an R-1 Zone District, the rear yard setback of an MOR or HOR Zone District parcel shall be increased by five feet for each additiona l story over one story, up to four stories. For example, a three-story structure would have to be setback an additiona l 10-feet from the established rear yard setback line. See Figure 10.10-1 (Additiona l Side and Rear Setback Measurement).

Figure 10.10-1
Additional Side and Rear Setback Measurement
R-1
Zone District
G) Property Line
MDR and HOR
Zone District
®
4111 story .
1st story
@ 5-foot Stepback Above First Story
@ Required Side/Rear Yard
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12 Chapter 10.12 Commercial and Office Zones {CN, CC, CS, CO, PO} Chapter 10.12 Commercial and Office Zones (CN, CC, CS,

CO, PO)

10.12.010 Purpose and Intent of Commercial and Office Zones A. • CN - Neighborhood Commercial Zone District. The Neighborhood Commercial Zone District (CN Zone District) is intended exclusively for the provision of retail and personal service facilities to satisfy the convenience goods needs of the consumer relatively close to their place of residence, work, and or recreation.

B. • CC - Central and Community Commercial Zone District. The Central and Community Commercial Zone District (CC Zone District) is intended to be applied both to the central commercial core of the City and to community commercial areas outside of the central core, as designated by the General Plan . These areas constitute the primary commercial districts of the community where a wide range of retail, financ ial, governmental, professional, business, service and entertainment activities and uses are encouraged to serve the entire community. Community commercial areas outside of the City's commercial core are intended to be developed into unified centers wherever possible.

C. • CS - Service Commercial Zone District. The Service Commercial Zone District (CS Zone District) is intended primarily for establishments engaged in general wholesale or heavy commercial uses, such as servicing equipment, materials, and products, but which do not require the manufacturing, assembling, packaging, or processing of articles or merchandise for distribution and retail sale. Land requirements for most commercial service uses genera lly dictates its application along arterial streets of the City which generally lie close to central commercia l and industrial districts, in accordance with the General Plan.

D. • CO - Office Commercial Zone District. The Office Commercial Zone District (CO Zone District) is intended to provide for the development of an integrated administrative, business, medical, professional and commercial office district where related and complementary types of land uses and facilities are located in areas adjacent to or in the vicinity of residential land uses and to act as a land use and architectural buffer between res idential neighborhoods and more intense uses of land.
14 Chapter 10.12 Commercial and Office Zones {CN, CC, CS, CO, PO) Table 10.12-A
Land Use Regulations - Commercial and Office Zones
Key: P = Allowed by Right;(-)= Not Allowed; C = Conditional Use Permit Permit Requirement by Zone
Land Use
co PO
Additional Regulations
Human Services Uses I
Ambulance Service - p p p p
Cemetery - - C - -
Community Care Facility, Large (7 or - - - p p more persons) Community Care Facility, Small (up to - - - p p
6 persons)
Daycare Center C C C C C
Emergency Shelter p p p p p Section 10.50.060
Family Day Care Home - - - - -
Hospital p p p p p
Low Barrier Navigation Center p p p p p
. . . I Industrial Manufacturing and Processing Uses I I I Brewery, Distillery, Winery with or C C C - - without Tasting Room Industrial, Minor - - C - -
Storage Facilit y, Personal - - p - -
Infrastructure, Communication, and Transportation Uses I Parking Facility p p p p p
Transit Station and Terminal p p p - -
Utility Facility and Infrastructure p p p p p Section 10.50.190 Telecommunication Facility p p p p p Section 10.50.200
Public and Quasi-Public Uses I
Public and Quasi-Public Uses p p p p p
Recreation, Education, and Public Assembly Uses I
Card Room - C C - -
Commercial Recreation and
p p p Entertainment, Indoor - -
Commercial Recreation and
C C C Entertainment, Cinema or Theater - -
Gym and Athletic Club p p p p p
16 Chapter 10.12 Commercial and Office Zones {CN, CC, CS, CO, PO) Table 10.12-A
Land Use Regulations - Commercial and Office Zones
Key: P = Allowed by Right; (-)=Not Allowed; C = Conditional Use Permit Permit Requirement by Zone
Land Use
co PO
Additional Regulations
Equipment Sales and Rental Facil ity p p p
Farmer's Market and Mult i-Tenant p p p
Market
Fixed Vending Establishment p p p p p Section 10.50.120 Funeral and Burial Services, Body C C C
Preparation and Cremation
Funeral and Burial Services, Funeral
Home p p p
Health or Day Spa p p p p p
Home and Business Services p p p p p
Hotel/Motel p p p p p
Kennel C
Office, Medical p p p p p
Office, Professional p p p p p
Personal Service, General p p p p p
Printing Shop p p p p p
Rest aurant p p p p p Sect ion 10.50.160
Restaurant, Outside Dining p p p p p
Retail Sales, Appliances and p p p Furniture
Retail Sales, Convenience Store p p p
Retail Sales, General p p p p p
Retail Sales, Home Improvement and p p p Garden Supply
Retail Sales, Secondhand p p p
Retail Sales, Smoke Shop and/or
Tobacco Store
Tast ing Room C C C
Veterinary Clinic, without boarding p p p services
Transportation and Communication
Airport, Heliport, and Hel ipad I p
18 Chapter 10.12 Commercial and Office Zones {CN, CC, CS, CO, PO) Table 10.12.B
Development Standards - Commercial and Office Zones
Development
Feature
General
Parcel Coverage
(max. percent)
Parcel Area (min.)
Distance between
Struct ures (min.)
Bui lding height
maximum
Parcel Dimensions
Parcel Width (min .),
Interior Pa rcel
Parcel Wi dth (min .),
Corner Parcel
Parcel Width (min.),
Reverse Corner/Culde-sac Parcel
Parcel Depth (min.),
Interior Parcel
Parcel Depth (min.),
Corner Parcel
Parcel Depth (min.),
Reverse Corner/Culde-sac Parcel
Setbacks
Front Yard Set back
(min.)
Front yard curved
lot and cul-de-sa c
minimum
Side Yard Setback
(min. ), Interior
Pa rcel
Rear Yard Setback
(min.)
No Limitation
No Minimum
No
Limitations
75 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.
0 ft.

Land Use or Development Feature
Height Measurements and Exceptions
Setback Measure ments and Except ions
20 Commercial and Office Zone Districts
• •
No Limitation No Limitation No Limitation No Limitat ion No Minimum No Minimum No Minimum No Minimum
No No No No
Limitat ions Limitations Limit at ions Limitations
75 ft. 75 ft. 75 75 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft. 0 ft.

Other Applicable Regulations
Chapter or Section Cross Reference
Sect ion 10.30.030
Sect ion 10.30.030
Additional
Regulations

10.30.020

10.30.030
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22 Chapter 10.14 Industrial Zones (ML, MH)
Chapter 10.14 Industrial Zones (ML, MH)

10.14.010 Purpose of Chapter
The standards established in this Chapter are designed to ach ieve the following purposes:

A. To reserve appropriately located areas for various types of industrial plants and related activities; B. To protect areas appropriate for industrial use from intrusion by residences and other inharmonious uses;
C. To protect residential and commercial properties and to protect nuisance free nonhazardous industrial uses from noise, odor, dust, dirt, smoke, vibration, heat, glare, fire, explosion, noxious fumes, radiation and other hazardous and objectionable influences incidental to certain industrial uses;
D. To provide opportunities for certain types of industrial plants to concentrate in mutually beneficia l relationships to each other;
E. To provide adequate space to meet the needs of modern industrial development, including off street parking and truck loading areas; and
F. To provide industrial employment opportunities for residents of the City.

10.14.020 Purpose and Intent of Industrial Zones
A. • ML-Light Industrial Zone District. The Light Industrial Zone District (M L Zone District) is applied to areas appropriate for light industrial and manufacturing, warehousing, offices, and assembly uses.

Land uses allowed in the ML zone will not create objectionable noise, smoke, odor, dust, noxious gases, glare, heat, vibration, or industrial wastes. The ML Zone District implements the Light Industrial (LI) and Service Commercial (SC) land use designations in the General Plan .

B. • MH- Heavy Industrial Zone District. The Heavy Industrial Zone District (MH Zone Distri ct) is applied to areas appropriate for a wider variety of land uses that are more land-intensive manufacturing uses than allowed in the ML Zone District. The MH Zone District implements the Heavy Industrial (HI) land use designation in the General Plan.

10.14.030 Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses
A. Table 10.14-A Land Use Regulations - Industrial Zones. Table 10.14-A (Land Use Regulations - Industrial Zones) identifies the allowed land uses within each of the industrial zone districts, and the permit required to establish each land use.
24 Chapter 10.14 Industrial Zones {ML, MH)
Table 10.14-A
Land Use Regulations - Industrial Zones
Key:

P = Allowed by Right; (-)=Not Allowed; C = Conditional Use Permit
Permit Requirement by Zone
Land Use
ML
Junkyard C p
Recycl ing Facil ity, Large Collect ion C p
Recycling Facility, Light Processing C p
Recycling Facility, Small Collect ion p
Recycling Facility, Transfer Station C p
Refuse Disposal Site C
Salvage and Dismantl ing Faci lity p
Storage Facility, Personal p p
Storage Facility, Restricted C
Warehousing and Distribution Facility p p
Infrastructure, Communication, and Transportation Uses
Parking Facil it y p p
Towing Yard p p
Transit Station and Terminal p
Utility Facilit y and Infrastruct ure p p
Vehicle and Freight Terminal p p
Telecommunicat ion Facilities p p
Public and Quasi-Public Uses
Public and Quasi-Public Uses p p
Recreation , Education , and Public Assembly Uses
Card Room C -
Commercial Recreat ion and p Ent ert ainment, Indoor -
Commercial Recreat ion and
C Entertainment, Cinema or Theater -
Gym and Athletic Club p p
Place of Assembly p -
Rifle and Pistol Range p p
School, Privat e p -
26 Additional
Regulations
Section 10.50.140
Section 10.50.140
Section 10.50.140
Section 10.50.140
Section 10.50.190
Section 10.50.200
I
Chapter 10.14 Industrial Zanes (ML, MH}
Table 10.14-A
Land Use Regulations - Industrial Zones
l<ey:

Land Use
Health or Day Spa
Home and Business Services
Hotel/Motel
Kennel
Office, Medical
Office, Professional
Personal Service, General
Printing Shop
Research and Development Activities (BSL
1-3)
Research and Development Activities (BSL4)
Restaurant
Retail Sales, Appliances and Furniture
Retail Sales, Convenience Store
Retail Sa les, General
Retail Sales, Home Improvement and
Garden Supply
Retail Sales, Secondhand
Retail Sales, Smoke Shop and/or Tobacco
Store
Tasting Room
Vending Establ ishment
Veterinary Clinic, with boarding services
Veterinary Clinic, without board ing
services
Transportation and Communication
Airport, Heliport, and Helipad
Vehicle Oriented Uses
Vehicle Fueling Station
Vehicle Renta l Facility
28 P = Allowed by Right;(-)= Not Allowed; C = Conditional Use Permit
Permit Requirement by Zone
Ml
p p
p p
p
C
p
p p
p
p
C
p
p
p
p
p
p
C
C
C C
p
p
p p
p -
p -
Additional
Regulations
Chapter 10.58
Chapter 10.58
Secti on 10.50.160
Chapter 10.60
Section 10.50.120
I
Chapter 10.14 Industrial Zones {ML, MH}
Table 10.14-B
Development Standards - Industrial Zones
Development Standard
General
Parcel Coverage (max. percent)
Parcel Area (min.)
Distance between Structures (min .)
Building height maximum
Parcel Dimensions
Parcel Width (min.), Interior Parcel
Parcel Width (min.), Corner Parcel
Parcel Width (min.), Reverse Corner/Culde-sac Parcel
Parcel Depth (min.), Interior Parcel
Parcel Depth (min.), Corner Parcel
Parcel Depth (min.), Reverse Corner/Culde-sac Parcel
Setbacks
Front Yard Setback (min.)
Front yard curved lot and cul-de-sac
minimum
Side Yard Setback (min.), Interior Parcel
Rear Ya rd Setback (min.)
Land Use or Development Feature
Height Measurements and Exceptions
Setback Measurements and Except ions
Setba ck Exchange
Corner Cutoff Areas
Fences, Walls, and Hedges
Lan dscaping Standards
Parking and Load ing
Sign Regulations
Multi-Unit Dwelling Design Standards
30 No Limitations No Limitations
No Minimum 1/2 Acre
No Limitations No Limitations
75 ft. 75 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.

Other Applicable Regulations
Chapter or Section Cross reference
Section 10.30.030
Section 10.30.030
Section 10.30.050
Section 10.30.060
Chapter 10.34
Chapter 10.36
Chapter 10.38
Chapter 10.40
Chapter 10.56
Additional
Regulations

10.30.020

10.30.030
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32 Chapter 10.16 Special Purpose Zones {RCO, UR)
Chapter 10.16 Special Purpose Zones (RCO, UR)

10.16.010 Purpose and Intent of Special Purpose Zones
A. • RCO - Resource Conservation and Open Space Zone District. The Resource Conservation and Open Space Zone District (RCO Zone District) is intended to provide for permanent open spaces in areas of t he City which exhibit significant vegetation, scenic qualities, wildlife or recreation potential, and which are designated as open space or school and college sites by the General Plan . The maximum allowed residential density in the RCO Zone District is four dwelling units per acre. The RCO Zone District implements the Suburban Residential (SR), Low Density Residential (LOR), Open Space (OS), and Public/Institutional Facility (Pl) land use designations in the General Plan .

B. • UR - Urban Reserve Zone District. The Urban Reserve Zone District (UR Zone District) is intended to apply to areas which designated by the General Plan to be held in reserve for the future urban expansion of low-density residential, medium-density residential, high density residential, light industrial, and heavy industrial land uses. The allowed residential density in the UR Zone District ranges from 4 to 29 dwelling units per acre. The UR Zone District implements the Mediu m Density Residential (MOR), High Density Residential (HOR), Light Industrial (LI), Heavy Industrial (HI), Open Space (OS), Public/Institutional Facility (Pl), and Community Buffer land use designations in the General Plan .

10.16.020 Land Use Regulations and Allowable Uses
A. Table 10.16-A Land Use Regulations-Special Purpose Zones. Table 10.16-A (Land Use Regulations - Special Purpose Zones) identifies the allowed land uses within each of the special purpose zone districts, and the permit required to establish each land use.

B. Uses Not Listed. Land uses not listed in Table 10.16-A (Land Use Regulations - Special Purpose Zones) are not allowed, in compliance with Subsection 10.10.040.A (Land Use Not Listed is Not Allowed), except as otherwise established in Subsection 10.10.040.B (Community Development Director Determination).

C. Specific Use Regulations. The far-right column in Table 10.16-A (Land Use Regulations - Special Purpose Zones) indicates additiona l regulations that apply to the specific land use listed. Land use regulations in other sections of this Zon ing Code may also apply.

D. Zone Clearance. In add ition to the permit requirements established in Table 10.16-A (Land Use Regulations - Special Purpose Zones), issuance of a Zone Clearance may be required before the establishment of a land use, in compliance with Chapter 10.82 (Zone Clearance). 34 Chapter 10.16 Special Purpose Zones {RCO, UR)
Table 10.16-A
Land Use Regulations - Special Purpose Zones
Key: P = Allowed by Right;(-)= Not Allowed; C = Conditional Use Permit Permit Requirement by Zone
Land Use
UR
Additional Regulations
Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) p p Chapter 10.52 Dwelling, Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit
p p (JADU) Chapter 10.54
Dwelling, Manufactured Home/Mobile p p Home Section 10.50.110 Dwelling, Multi-Unit p Chapter 10.56
Dwelling, Single-Unit p p
Dwelling, Three-Unit p
Dwelling, Two-Unit p
Guest Quarters p p
Home Occupation p p Section 10.84
Supportive Housing p
Trans it ional Housing p
Retail, Service, and Office Uses
Accessory Structure, Non-Residential p p Chapt er 10.32 Accessory Use, Non-Residential p Chapter 10.32
Auction House p
Bed and Breakfast Inn p Section 10.50.030
Farmer's Market and Multi-Tenant p Market
Kennel C
Roadside Stand p p
Transportation and Communication
Airport, Heliport, and Helipad p p
36 Chapter 10.16 Special Purpose Zones (RCO, UR)
Table 10.16-B
Development Standards - Special Purpose Zones
Development Standard
Side Yard Setback (min .), Interior
Parcel
Rear Yard Setba ck (min.)
Land Use or Development Feature
Height Measurements and Exceptions
Setback Measurements and Exceptions
Setback Exchange
Corner Cutoff Areas
Fences, Walls, and Hedges
Landscaping Standards
Parking an d Loading
Sign Regulations
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU)

10.16.040 General Provisions
0 ft. 0 ft.
0 ft. 0 ft.

Other Applicable Regulations
Chapter or Section Cross Reference
Section 10.30.030
Section 10.30.040
Section 10.30.050
Section 10.30.060
Chapter 10.34
Chapter 10.36
Chapter 10.38
Chapter 10.40
Chapter 10.52
Chapt er 10.54
Additional
Regulations
I
Urban Reserve Zone District Required Conditions. New land uses establi shed in a UR Zone District shall comply with the following:

A. Whenever a new land use as listed in Table 10.16.A (Land Use Regulations- Special Purpose Zones) is to be established in the UR Zone District, the Community Development Director shall designate a zoning district classification for such land use which is consistent with the General Plan and such use shall be subject to comply with the regul ations of the zoning district so designated as if the use was actually proposed within such district.

B. No conditional use shall be allowed and no process, equipment or materials shall be used which are determ ined by the Commun ity Development Director to be objectionable to persons living or working in the vi ci nity or injurious to property, crops, livestoc k or poultry in the vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water carried wastes, noise, vibration, illumination, glare or unsightliness or to involve any hazard offire or explosion . 38 Chapter 10.18 Overlay Zones (FW, FF, PUD)
Chapter 10.18 Overlay Zones (FW, FF, PUD)

10.18.010 Flood Hazard Overlay Zone Districts (FW, FF)
A. Intent of Standards. The standards established in this Chapter are intended to apply t o areas along the Kings River wh ich are subject to flood ing, and where it is therefore necessary to protect people and property from flood hazards regulations which sha ll apply in addition to applicable regulations of the base zoning district applied to affected property, in accordance with policies of th e General Plan .

B. Establishment and Purpose of the Flood Hazard Overlay Zone Districts. Th e purpose of each flood hazard overlay zone district is as fo llows:

1. FW - Floodway Overlay Zone District. The Floodway Overlay Zone District (FW Overlay Zone District) is intended for application to all areas designated by the General Plan as lying within a designated floodway. The FW Overlay Zone District implements the Open Space (OS) and Community Buffer land use designations in the General Plan .

2. FF - Flood Fringe Overlay Zone District. The Flood Fringe Overlay Zone District (FF Overlay Zone District) is intended for application to all areas designated by the General Plan as lying within a flood fringe area . The FF Overlay Zone District impiements the Open Space (OS) and Community Buffer land use designations in the General Plan.

C. General Provisions. The standards establ ished in this Section sha ll apply to lands within a FW or FF Overlay Zone District:
40 1. Effect of Other Base Zone District Regulations. All other base zone district regulations sh al l apply in combination with either the FW or FF Overlay Zone district.

2. Allowed Land Uses. Any land use normally allowed in the underlying zone may be allowed within the FW and FF Overlay Zone District, provided that the land use is al so in compliance with any applicable Airport Land Use Plan standards.

3. Elevated Construction Required. All new development sha ll be elevated or flood proofed in accordance with a plan approved by the Building Official. Sa id plan shall be prepared to not cause floodwaters to be diverted onto adjacent properties, increase haza rds to property located elsewhere or otherwise adversely affect other property.

Chapter 10.18 Overlay Zones (FW, FF, PUO}
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42 Chapter 10.20 Planned Unit Developments
Chapter 10.20 Planned Unit Developments (PUD)

10.20.010 Purpose and Intent
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a process by which new development projects can achieve a more functional, aesthetically pleasing, and harmonious living and working environment within which otherwise might not be possible by strict adherence to the regulations of this Zon ing Code. In certain instances, the objectives of this Zoning Code may be achieved by the PUDs which do not conform in all respects with the standard s established in this Zoning Code.

10.20.020 General Plan Consistency
A. Density. The allowed residential density in a PUD Overlay Zone District ranges from 1 to 29 dwelling units per acre.

B. Consistent General Plan Land Use Designations. PUDs implement the following General Plan land use designations:

1. Suburban Residential (SR)

2. Low Density Residential (LDR)

3. Medium Density Residential (MDR)

4. High Density Residential (HDR)

5. Central Downtown Commercial (CDC)

6. Neighborhood Commercial (NC)

7. Community Commercial (CC)

8. Office Commercial (OC)

9. Service Commercial (SC)

10. Light Industria l (LI)

11. Heavy Industrial (HI)

12. Public/Institutional Facility (Pl)
44 Chapter 10.20 Planned Unit Developments

10.20.060 Required Conditions
No land use shall be allowed and no process, equipment or materials sha ll be employed which are determined to be objectionable to persons res iding or working in the vicinity or injurious to property located in t he vicinity by reason of odor, fumes, dust, smoke, cinders, dirt, refuse, water carried wastes, noise, vibration, il lumination, glare, unsightliness or heavy truck traffic or to involve any hazard of fire or explosion.

10.20.070 Conditional Use Permit Procedures and Conditions A. Alternative Procedure. In lieu of the permit processing procedures establ ished in th is Section, an applicant may also rezone or reclassify their parcel in compl iance with Section 10.19.020 (Planned Unit Development Overlay Zone District (PUD)).

B. Application Processing. The regu lations established in Chapter 10.100 {Conditional Use permit) sh all control the procedure for submitting an application for and process ing of a Cond itional Use Permit for a PUD, subject to the following procedures:
46 1. In lieu of the drawing of the site, the application shall be accompanied by a general development plan of the entire PUD, drawn to scale and showing provisions for: draining of surface waters, watercourses, railroad and public utility rights of way, streets, driveways and pedestrian wal ks, off street parking and loading facilities, reservations and dedications for publi c uses, private uses including dwelling types, lot layout, locations, heights and elevations of structures and landscaped areas.

2. The application shall be accompanied by a tabulation of the area proposed to be devoted to each land use and a tabulation of the average residential density in the area or areas proposed to be devoted to residential use.

3. When a PUD involves proposals which necessitate the filing of a tentative subdivision map and/or which would also necessitate the granting of exceptions of the regulations of the Subdivision Ordinance, the Planning Commission may grant tentative approval of the proposal. Where such tentative approval is requested by the applicant, the requirements of Paragraphs 1 and 2 of th is Subsection may be waived temporarily, provided the applicant submits the fo llowing:
a. In lieu of the drawing of the site prescribed in Subsection 1 of this Section, the application sha ll be accompanied by a schematic drawing drawn to a minimum scale of one-inch equals one hundred feet (1" = 100'}, showing the general relationships contemplated among all publ ic and private uses and existing and proposed physical features.

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Article 3 - Regulations Applicable ta All Zanes
Public Review Draft- July 2024
City of Reedley Zoning Cade

10.34.040 Fence Materials ....... ......... ...... ..... .... ...................... .... .... ............... ................. .. ... .. .............. ..... 10

10.34.050 Required Fencing and Walls .... ... .. ... ... .. ... ................................................................................ 11

10.34.060 Temporary Fencing ..... .. .......... ......... ... ........ .. ... ... ..... ... ... .... ... ........ ...... ....... ........... ...... ...... ....... 11

10.34.070 Swimming Pools, Spas, and Other Water Feature Fencing ......... ............................................ 11 CHAPTER 10.36 LANDSCAPING ............................................................................ ............................ 14

10.36.010 Purpose .... .. ... ... .... .... .. ....... ......... ... ... .... ................... ...... ... ..... .... ...................... .. ....................... 14

10.36.020 Applicability ........ ... ... ...... .. ... ......... .......... ... ... ............ .. .................................................. ........ .. . 14

10.36.030 Water Efficient Landscape Ord inance ................... .. .. .... .. ........ .... .. ... .... .. ......... .... ... ........ ......... 15

10.36.040 General Landscaping Standards ... ......... ................................. ...... ...... ............... ..... .. ...... .. ....... 15

10.36.050 Landscape Area Requirements ..... ....... ... ... ..... ............. .. .......................... ...... .... .......... ...... ...... 16

10.36.060 Landscaping Maintenance .... ........ .... ........ ........ ........ ............... .... .. .... ..... ...... .. ....... ..... .. ... ..... ... 17 CHAPTER 10.38 PARKING AND LOADING ........................................................................................ 20

10.38.010 Purpose and Applicability .......... ............. .. ... .......... ..... ...... ...... .. .... ............... ......... ....... .... ..... .. . 20

10.38.020 General Provisions ... ..... ... ..... ... .................... ................................ .. ... .. ..................................... 21

10.38.030 Number of Spaces Required .... ......... ...... ..... .... ...... ........ ... ....... .... .. .......... ..... .. ............. .. .......... 22

10.38.040 Shared Parking .... .............................. ....... ... .. .. .......... .. .... ... .............. .. .............. ...... .... ....... ....... 25

10.38.050 Offsite Parking Facilities ... ... .... ........ ... ..... ...... ............ ..... .................... ..................................... 26

10.38.060 Parking Facility Design Standards .. .. ..... ... .... ...... ....... .. ............... .... ..... ..................................... 27

10.38.070 Off Street Loading Requirements ... .. ..... ........ ..... .. ....... ..... .. ........ ......... ..... ... .. .......................... 29

10.38.080 Exceptions to Parking and Loading ....................... ..... .. ..................... ....................................... 31 CHAPTER 10.40 SIGN REGULATIONS ............................................................................................. .. 34

10.40.010 Purpose and Applicability .................... ..... ...... ..... .. ......................................................... ... .... .. 34

10.40.020 Definitions .......... ................ ... .... ..... .................................. .... ........ .. ...... .... ... .... .......... ...... .... ... . 34

10.40.030 Sign Permit Required .... ........ ....................................... ......... .... ..................... .. .. ... ................... 38

10.40.040 Exempt Signs ...... ............................. ........ ...... ...... .... .... ... ... ... ........ ... .......... .... ....... .. .. ... ... ....... .. 38

10.40.050 Prohibited Signs and Locations ........ ....................................................................................... 41

10.40.060 Signs Allowed by Zone ................................................................ ................. ...... ... .. ... ..... ......... 42

10.40.070 Sign Development Standards .... ....... ........ ....... ..... .. ............. .... ..... .. ..... .... ...... ........ ........ .......... 48 ii
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City of Reedley Zoning Code
Chapter 10. 30 General Site Planning and Development Standards Chapter 10.30 General Site Planning and Development
Standards

10.30.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe development and site regulations that apply, except where specifically stated, to development in all districts. These standards will be used in conjunction with the standards for each zoning district located in Article 2 (Zones, Al lowable Uses, and Development Standards).

In the event of a conflict, the standards specifi c to the zone district will override these regulations.

10.30.020 Parcel Coverage Measurement
Parcel Coverage is the percent of the total footprint of all structures on a parcel to the net parcel area. The footprints of all principal and accessory structures, including garages, and carports, shall be included in the parcel coverage measurement unless otherwise noted. The following structures shall be excluded from the calculation:

A. Uncovered decks, patios, landings, balcon ies, and unenclosed stairways; B. Eaves and roof overhangs;
C. Trellises and similar structures;
D. Outdoor swimming pools and hot tubs; and
E. Accessory dwell ing units and junior accessory dwelling units created through new construction.

10.30.030 Height Measurements and Exceptions
A. Height Measurement. Excluding accessory structures, the height of a structure shall be measured vertically from the average elevation of the surface of the ground covered by the structure to the highest point of the structure.

B. Exceptions. The following exceptions shall apply:
2 1. The provisions of this Section shall not apply to the height of any structure necessary for public safety or as required by any law or regulation of the State or agency thereof.

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3. The st ructures listed in Table-10.30-A may extend into, and ot her encroachments may be in, required setbacks and are subject to all applicable requirem ents of the Building Code.

No structure or projection thereof shall extend into a pu bli c easement.

Table 10.30-A
Allowed Projections
Street Side Interior Side
Projection Type Front Setback Setback Setback Rear Setback Cornices, eaves, awnings, canopies, 8 feet 2 feet 2 feet 2 feet sunshades, sills, cornices, belt courses,
trellises, arbors, and other similar
architectural features
Patios, porches, platforms, decks, and 6 feet or 20% of 2 feet 3 feet 3 feet other unenclosed areas not covered by a said width int o a roof or canopy which do not extend above court and in no the level of the first floor of the building case more than except for open work guard rails to the 6 feet.
extent legally required
Open unenclosed stairways, stair landing 30inches Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed and balconies without roofs
Fireplace chimneys 30inches 30inches 30inches 30 inches Open, unenclosed, metal fire escapes and 4 feet Not allowed Not allowed 4 feet depressed ramps or sta irways
Planter boxes attached to a structure 3 feet Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment Not allowed No limit (can No limit (can No limit (can extend to parcel extend to parcel extend to
line) line) parcel line)
Air conditioners, compressors, hot tub Not allowed Not allowed Not allowed No limit (can mot ors, pool filters, and other mechan ical extend to
equipment parcel line)
Swimming Pool and Spas Not allowed Allowed in Allowed in Allowed in compliance with compliance with compliance
the California the California with the
Building Code Bui lding Code Cal ifornia
Building Code
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6 Street Curb
Lme -
30'
street curb lines
General Site Planning and Development Standards
Figure 10.30-1
Corner Cutoff Area Measurement
Comer Cut Off Area
- Parcel/Property Line
--30'--
Chapter 10.32 Accessory Structures
Chapter 10.32 Accessory Structures

10.32.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish the regulations that apply to accessory structures in residential zoning districts, and to specify the uses that are allowable as accessory to the primary use in residential zoning districts.

B. Applicability. The standards established in this Chapter shall apply to the following:

1. Residential Accessory Structures, as defined in Title 10, Article 8 (Definitions).

2. Decks that exceed 200 square feet in area and exceed 30 inches above the ground elevation, excluding above-ground pools.

10.32.020 Permit Requirements
Except as otherwise provided in this Title, no special planning permit or entitlement shall be required for accessory structures that are consistent with the standard s in this Chapter.

10.32.030 Relationship to Other Structures
A. An accessory structure may only be constructed on a parcel with a legally allowed primary structure.

B. For accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units used as a habitable space, please refer to Chapter 10.52 (Accessory Dwell ing Unit) and Chapter 10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit).

10.32.040 Development Standards
Accessory structures shall conform to the same property development standards as main structures except as required by thi s Section .

A. Accessory structures shall not be located in the corner cutoff area as identified in Section 10.30.060 (Corner Cutoff Area).

B. Residential Accessory Structures shall be exempt from side and rear yard setback requirements identified in Article 2 if they comply with all of the following:

1. The accessory structure is less than 120 square feet in area; 2 Chapter 10.32 Accessory Structures
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4 Chapter 10.34 Fences, Walls, and Hedges
Chapter 10.34 Fences, Walls, and Hedges

10.34.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to define and provide standards for the location, composition, and height of fences, walls, and hedges. No provision of this Chapter is intended to su persede or be in conflict with any Federal, State, or local regulation or statute relating to security fencing, or any safety requirements of the board of education. The following shall be in addition to the regulations of each zoning district.

B. Applicability. The standards establ ished in this Chapter shall apply to :

1. New fences, walls, or hedges;

2. New development;

3. Building additions to existing structures that expand the existing floor area by at least 20 percent, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less, not including single-unit dwellings or duplexes. The addition and/or expansion sha ll be cumulative from the date of adoption of this Title;

4. The demolition and reconstruction of a parcel; and

5. A request for a Condit ional Use Permit.

10.34.020 Height Measurement
The height of a fence, wal l, or hedge shall be measured from the average ground level to the highest point of the fence, hedge, or wall, excluding the post or column. Whenever there is a grade separation at the fen ce/property line between two or more abutting properties, the height sh all be measured from the highest average grade to the highest point of the fen ce, hedge, or wall, excluding the post or column . See Figure 10.34-1 (Fence, Wall, and Hedge Height Measurement). 6 Chapter 10.34 Fences, Walls, and Hedges
b. Alternative Fencing. Alternatively, a wrought iron or tubular steel type fence, where at least 90 percent of the fence sha ll be open for t he passage of light and air, may be constructed to a maximum height of four feet in the front setback area and in the defined corner cutoff area.
c. Exception. For parcels where the front setback abuts a reverse corner parcel, the fence, wall, or hedge can exceed three feet in height subject to review and approval by the Director.

2. Rear and Side Setbacks. Fences, walls, and hedges, not greater than seven feet in height, shall be allowed on all rear and side property lines, and on or to the rear of all front setback lines, unless otherwise stated below.

3. Corner Cutoff Area. Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the following corner cutoff area standards:

4. No fence, wall, or hedge over three feet in height shall be allowed within any defined corner cutoff area.

5. No fence, w all, or hedge over three feet in height shall be allowed withi n the street side setback of a reverse corner parcel. The fence, wall, or hedge can exceed three feet in height subject to review and approval by the Director.

6. Alternative Fencing. Alternatively, a wrought iron or tubular steel type fence, where at least 90 percent of the fence shall be open for the passage of light and air, may be constructed in the defined corner cutoff area.

C. Commercial Zone Height Limitations. The following fence, wall, and hedge height lim itation standards shal l apply to all pa rcels with in a commercial and/or office zon ing district. 8 1. Request for Modification to Standards. Upon approval by the Community Development .. Director, a fence or wall up to 12 feet in height may be allowed.

2. Where a parcel adjoins or is located across a street or alley from an RCO, UR, R, RE, RM, or PO district, a decorative-style solid wall or fence seven feet minimum in height, or other height or type of screening device as may be required by the Community Development Department, shall be located on the property line common to such districts

3. Properties Along Reedley Parkway. Where a parcel adjoins or is located across the Reedley Parkway, the following height standards shall apply:
a. Fencing along a property line shared with the Reedley Parkway is not required to be a solid wall or fence seven feet minimum in height if the proposed land use is complementary to the Reedley Parkway and provides a connection to the Reedley Parkway.

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10.34.040 Fence Materials
A. General. A fence may be made of a variety of materials including wire mesh, steel mesh, chain -l ink, iron, masonry, louvered glass, wood slat, or stake and other similar materials, and constructed with or without openings (i.e., open framework such as wrought iron or a solid fence such as cedar or redwood planks).

B. Allowable Materials. The following materials shall be allowed in all districts, except when a zoning district has a more restrictive list of allowed materials. See Subsection 10.34.040.C (Prohibited Materials in Residential Zone Districts):

1. Materials specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter;

2. Wood pickets;

3. Split rail wood;

4. Wrought iron and tubular steel;

5. Brick and stone;

6. Stucco;

7. Synthetic materials in compliance with Subsection 10.34.040.F (Synthetic Materials), below.

8. Shade cloth when used in combination with allowed fencing such as chain link, wrought iron, or tubular steel, provided it consists of materials specifically manufactured for such a purpose; and

9. Privacy slats when in combination with chain link fencing (when chain link is allowed) provided it consists of materials specifically manufactured for such a purpose.

C. Prohibited Materials in Residential Zone Districts. Chain link fenci ng shall not be allowed to be used as a fence material in any residential zone district.

D. Prohibited Materials. The following materials shall not be allowed to be used as a fence material in any district:
10 1. Plywood, oriented strand board, pressboard, and similar wood products;

2. Chicken wire or similar wire products;

3. Corrugated metal or corrugated plastic;

4. Piping (including metal, PVC, and other materials);

5. Improvised materials, including but not limited to wood scraps, doors, garage doors, refrigerator doors, and mattresses;
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12 Chapter 10.36 Landscaping
Chapter 10.36 Landscaping

10.36.010 Purpose
The specific purposes of the landscaping regulations are to :

A. Improve the appearance and livability of the community; B. Enhance the aesthetic appearance of development and provide environmental benefits; C. Aid in energy conservation;
D. Protect water quality and prevent soil erosion by providing trees and vegetated areas that harvest, absorb, and filter rain and storm water;
E. Reduce air pollution and absorb greenhouse gas emissions through the biological filtering capacities of trees and vegetation, and reduce the negative quality-of-l ife effects of heat, noise, and glare;
F. Promote conservation of water resources through the installation of properly designed, installed, and maintained cl imate-appropriate plants and water-efficient irrigation systems; G. Minimize or eliminate conflicts between potentially incompatible but otherwise allowed land uses on adjoining parcels through visual screening; and
H. Soften the appearance and reduce the heat island effect of parking lots and other development.

10.36.020 Applicability
The standards of thi s Chapter shal l apply t o:

A. New development projects with landscaping;
B. Additions (other than to single-unit dwellings or two-unit dwellings) to an existing structure that expands the existing floor area by 2,500 square feet or more. The floor area increases to the existing structure shall be cumulative from the date of adoption of this Title; C. A new structure with a floor area of 1,000 square feet or more on a developed parcel, except for accessory or junior accessory dwelling units. The 1,000 square feet shal l be cumu lative from the date of adoption of this Title;
D. The demolition and reconstruction of a structure; and E. A first-time installed landscaping or a re-landscaping project where the new or modified landscaped area is equal to or greater than 1,000 square feet. 14 Chapter 10.36 Landscaping

6. Mulch. A minimum two-inch layer of mulch shall be applied on all exposed soil surfaces of planting areas except in turf areas, creeping or rooting ground covers or other special planting situations where mulch is not recommended. Stabilizing mulching products shall be used on slopes. Mulch shall be confined to areas underneath shrubs and trees and is not a substitute for ground cover plants.

B. Dimension of Landscaped Areas. Landscaped areas shall have a minimum horizontal dimension of two and one-half feet to count towa rds required landscaping.

C. Corner Cutoff Area. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in compliance with the corner cutoff area standards established in Section 10.30.060 (Corner Cutoff Areas).

10.36.050 Landscape Area Requirements
A. Single-Unit, Two-Unit, and Three-Unit Residential Dwellings. All required front and street-facing side setbacks, except for areas used for parking, recreation, and exit and entry shall be landscaped. If a solid fence is provided on a street side setback property line, the street side setback is not required to be landscaped.

B. Residential Uses with Four or More Dwelling Units and Mixed-Use. Al l required setbacks, except for areas used for parking, recreation, and exit and entry, shall be landscaped.

C. Non-Residential Uses. All required setbacks and setbacks that abut a street, except for areas used for exit and entry, shall be landscaped. If an industrial land use abuts an industrial district, side and rear setbacks are not required to be landscaped. However, should an industrial use abut a singleunit or multi-unit dwelling property, it shall be fully landscaped .

D. Landscaping along Parcel Perimeters. Landscape buffers shall be insta lled and maintained along side and rear parcel lines between differing zone districts, in accordance with the section s of this Article and the following standards:

1. The following uses shall maintain a landscape buffer minimum of five feet in width :
a. Multi-unit dwelling residential
b. Mixed-use

2. The following uses sha ll maintain a landscape buffer minimum of five feet in width :
a. Non-residential
b. Commercial, office, business park
c. Industrial
d. Public Facilities
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18 Chapter 10.38 Parking and Loading
Chapter 10.38 Parking and Loading

10.38.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose. The specific purpose of the parking and loading regulations are to:

1. Establish off-street parking requirements that are appropriate to their land use type and size of development.

2. Offer flexible means of minimizing the amount of area devoted to vehicle parking.

3. Require that parking areas are designed to reduce potential environmental impact s, including minimizing stormwater runoff and heat isl and effects.

4. Ensure that on-site parking and loading areas are designed and located to protect public safety; minimize congestion and conflict points on travel aisles and public streets; and where appropriate, buffer surrounding land uses from their impact.

5. Provide loading and delivery facilities in proportion to the needs of allowed uses.

6. Protect neighborhoods from the effects of vehicular noise and spillover traffic and parking generated by uses in adjacent nonresidential districts and ensure adequate infrastructure to improve circulation.

B. Applicability. The requirements of thi s Chapter apply to the following:
20 1. Change In Use, Additions, and Enlargements. Whenever there is a change in use, or increase in floor area, or other unit of measurement specified in this chapter, and such change, increase or other unit of measurement is such that it creates a need for an increase in the number of off street parking spaces by 50 percent or more, such increase in off street parking facilities shall be provided on the basis of the increased requirements of the new use, or on the basis of the increased floor area, or in other units of measurement; provided, however, that in case a change in use creates a need for two or fewer additional off street parking spaces, no add itional parking spaces sha ll be required.

2. Projects and Land Uses with an Approved Site Plan. The requ irements of this Section sha ll apply to all uses for which a site plan is approved in accordance with the provisions of this Title.

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10.38.030 Number of Spaces Required
A. Minimum Standards. Each land use shall provide at least the minimum number of off street parking spaces required by this Chapter, except where a greater number of spaces is required through land use entitlement approval or where an exception has been granted through approval of a minor deviation permit in accordance with Chapter 10.94 (Minor Deviation) or a discretionary permit.

B. Parking Schedule. The number of parking spaces required per land use is established in Table 10.38- A (Parking Schedule).

Table 10.38-A
Parking Schedule
Use Spaces Required
Residential Uses
Single Unit Dwelling Two spaces for each dwelling unit. One covered space shall be designated for each unit.

Two-Unit Dwellings, Three-Unit Dwellings, One and one-half covered or uncovered spaces per dwelling unit. and Multi-Unit Dwellings Guest Parking: One uncovered space per 10 units. -------------------~ ------- Multi-Unit Dwellings within Mixed-Use One space for each dwelling unit.

Projects
Accessory Dwelling Unit/Junior Accessory
Dwelling Unit
Refer to Chapter 10.52 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and Chapter 10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit) ------ Multi-Unit Dwellings within Senior Citizen Projects
One-half space per unit.

Guest Parking: one space per five units. --------
Family Day Care None in addition to what is required for the residential use. ------- Single Room Occupancy (SRO)
Community Care, Large (7 or more persons)
One-half space per unit.

Two spaces for the owner-manager plus one for every five beds and one for each non-resident employee.

Community Care, Small (up to 6 persons) None in addition to what is required for the residential use. ------- Supportive Housing If less than six residents= none other t han what is required for the ---
Transitional Housing
22 residential use.

If more than six residents= One-half space per bed plus one visitor space per 10 beds.

None in addition to what is required for the residential use.

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Table 10.38-A
Parking Schedule
Parking and Loading
Use Spaces Required
Restaurants and Coffee Shops/Cafes, Quick Service: one space per 350 square feet of floor area .

Restaurants, Full Service: one space per 200 square feet of floor area .

Bars/Nightclub/Lounge: one space per 500 square feet of floor area. ----- Funeral Parlors and Internment Services
Food and Beverage Sales
Convenience Store
Liquor Store
Lodging
Hotels and Motels
Mixed Uses
See "Unified Centers"
Offices
One space for every 60 square feet. of assembly area, plus one space per 250 square feet. of office area .

See Retail Stores and Personal Service.

Onespaceper450squarefeetoffloorarea.

One space per each room plus one space for every two employees.

Business and Professional Offices One space per 500 square feet of floor area . --------- Medic a I/Dent a I Clinic or Offices {Includes One space per 400 square feet of floor area.

Veterinary Services)
Retail Stores and Personal Service One space per 400 square feet of floor area. -------- Retail Stores which only handle large
merchandise (household appliances, farm
implements and machinery)
Swap Meet/Flea Markets
Industrial Uses
Animal Product Processing
One space per 600 square feet of floor area.

Five spaces per vendor, plus 10 spaces per one-half acre of gross use area.

One space per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus one space for each two employees. ------ -------
Brewery, Distillery, Winery with Tasting
Room
Brewery, Distillery, Winery without Tasting
Room
Industrial, Minor
Industrial, Major
Industrial, Hazardous
Junkyard
One space for each 750 square feet of gross floor area, plus one space for each two employees.

One spaces for each 5,000 square feet of gross floor area, plus one space for each two employees.

One spaces for each 2,500 square feet of gross floor area, plus one space for each facility vehicle.

One space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area. ---------- Refuse Disposal Site 0 n e space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area . ------- Salvage and Dismantling Facility One space for every 1,000 square feet of gross floor area . 24 Chapter 10.38 Parking and Loading
b. The appl icant shall show that there is no substantial confl ict in the principal operating hours of the building or uses for whi ch the shared use of off-street parking facilities is proposed .
c. If the use, structure, or improvement requiring off street parking is in one ownership and the required parking space provided is in another ownership, partially or wholly, there shall be a written agreement or authorization provided to the City where such owner or owners will commit to maintaining such parking space so long as said structure or improvement is maintained by said owner. The written agreement or authorization required shall stipulate that the Title to and right to use the parcel or parcels upon which the parking space is to be provided will be subservient to the Title to the premises upon which the building is to be erected and that said parcel or parcels are not and will not be made subject to any other covenant or contract for use without prior written consent of the City.

10.38.050 Offsite Parking Facilities
Parking facilities may be provided off site provided the following conditions are met.

A. Location. Offsite parking facilities shall comply with the following location standards:

1. Residential Uses. Any offsite parking facility shall be located within 600 feet of the unit or use served, measured by the shortest route of pedestrian access.

2. Nonresidential Uses. Any offsite parking facility shall be located within 600 feet of the principal entrance conta ining the use(s) for wh ich the parking is required, measured by the shortest route of pedestrian access, and all parking spaces are located within 1,000 feet of the perimeter of the parcel or building site.

3. Exception. In all commercial zone districts, off street parking facilities may be located within 1,000 feet of the use for which the spaces are required, measured by the shortest route of pedestrian access.

B. Parking Agreement. A written agreement shall be recorded between the landowner(s) and the City in a form satisfactory to the Community Development Director shall include:
26 1. A guarantee among the landowner(s) for access to and use of the parking facility; and

2. A guarantee that the spaces to be provided will be mainta ined and reserved for the uses served for as long as such uses are in operation.

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b.

An existing garage with minimum interior dimensions of 17 feet in width and 18 feet in lengt h shall qualify as two existing enclosed parking spaces.

If the minimum interior dimensions of an existing garage parking space exceed the minimum dimensions in thi s Subsection, the existing enclosed space dimensions shall be maintained.

E. Minimum Parking Space Dimensions. Each parking space shall not be less than 20 feet in length and nine feet in width, exclusive of drive aisles. Variations in the length of the parking space are allowed subject t o approval by the Community Development Director and can include wheel stops and curb overhangs if the overal l length is 20 feet, and as long as a four-foot path of travel is maintained around the overhang if parking spaces abut a walking path or sidewalk.

F. Compact Parking. Compact parking shall be evenly distributed in parking areas or levels; it may not be located withi n 25 feet of a ramp, driveway, or ground floor pedestrian entrance. The following provisions shall apply to a proposed parki ng lot with compact parking spaces:

1. Compact spa ces shall be a minimum of 8.5 feet in width and 16.5 feet in length .

2. Up to 30 percent of the parking spaces in any given parking lot in the commercial, industrial, or multi-unit residential zone districts may be designated as compact spaces.

Other long-term parking areas may also be cons idered by the Community Development Director. Single-unit dwellings shall not use com pact spaces.

3. Before any compact spaces are allowed, five standard size stalls shall be provided. These five standard size spaces shall be located on the parcel closest to the main structure entrance.

4. At least 50 percent of the standard size spaces, excluding the required five min imum and the required ADA-compliant parking spaces, shall be located on the parcel closest to the main entrance (up to 25 spaces). On parcels exceed ing 70 spa ces, 25 standa rd size and the required ADA-compliant spaces shall be located on the parcel closest to the main entra nce.

5. All compact parking spaces shall be clearly designated by pavement markings or signs.

G. Electric Vehicle (EV) Parking Standards. Electric vehicle parking standards for all uses and zoning districts established by this Title shal l comply with Government Code Section 65850.7 and California Green Building Code Standards.

H. Repair and Maintenance Prohibited. No commercial repair work or servicing of veh icles sha ll be conducted on a parking site unless screened from public view. 28 Chapter 10.38 Parking and Loading
C. Multi-Tenant Structures. The square footage of the entire structure shall be used in determining spaces for multi-tenant structures . A common loading area may be required if each tenant space is not provided with a loading area. Drive-in, roll-up doors for multi-tenant industrial projects may be substituted for required loading areas.

D. Reduction in Number of Loading Spaces Required. The loading space requirement may be waived if the Community Development Director finds that the applicant has satisfa ctorily demonstrated that due to the nature of the proposed use, such loading space will not be needed.

E. Additional Loading Spaces Required. Th e required number of loading spaces shall be increased to ensure that trucks will not be loaded, unloaded, or stored on public streets. Such requirement shall be based on the anticipated frequency of truck pickups and deliveries and of the truck storage requirements of the use for which the on-site loading spaces are required.

F. Location. The location of off-street loading areas shall comply with following:

1. All required loading areas shall be located on the same parcel as the use served.

2. No loading berth for vehicles over two-ton capacity shall be closer than 50 feet to any property in a Residential Zoning district unless completely enclosed by building walls, or a uniformly solid fen ce or wall, or any combination thereof, not less than 10 feet in height.

3. No allowable or required loading berth shall be located within 25 feet of the nearest point of any street intersection .

G. Alley Access. When the parcel upon which the loading spaces are located abuts any alley, such loading space shall adjoin or have access from said alley unless determined otherwise by the Community Development Director.

H. Dimensions. Loading spaces shall be not less than 12 feet in width, 40 feet in length, with a 14-foot vertical clearance.

I. Lighting. Loading areas sha ll have lighting capable of providing adequate illumination for security and safety. Lighting standards shall be energy efficient and in scale with the height and use of adjacent uses. Lighting shall be so arranged as to deflect the light away from adjoining properties.

J. Driveways for Ingress and Egress and Maneuvering Areas. Each on-site loading space required by this Section shall be provided with driveways for ingress and egress and maneuvering space of the same type and meeting the same criteria required for on-site parking spaces. Truck-maneuvering areas sha ll not encroach into required parking areas, travel ways, or street rights-of-way. This requirement may be modified if the Community Development Director finds that sufficient space is provided so that truck-maneuvering areas will not interfere with traffic and pedestrian circu lation.
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Chapter 10.40 Sign Regulations

10.40.010 Purpose and Applicability
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to establish regulations and procedures for regulating signs, including the type, size, location, and construction standards of signs by zone district. Signs have an obvious impact on the character and quality of the City. The intent of these regulation s is to provide a set of standards for on-site and offsite signs to safeguard the life, health, property, and the public welfare, whi le encouraging creativity, variety and compatibility and enhancement of the image of the City.

B. Applicability. This Chapter regulates all signs on public and private property, except where expressly stated otherwise. No sign shall be erected or maintained anywhere in the City except in conformity with this Chapter.

10.40.020 Definitions
Unless specifically defined in this Chapter, this Title and the California Building Code definitions shall apply to the construction, meaning and application of words or phrases in this Chapter. As used in this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

A. Animated Sign. A sign with messages that visually change, or images that move or appear to move, more frequently than once every 24 hours, regardless of the method by which the visual change is affected. This definition does not include traditional barber poles, hand-held signs, personally attended signs, commercial mascots, scoreboard s, or signs which merely display time or temperature. Animated signs include electronic message signs, sometimes ca lled electronic reader boards. A sign that displays a series of still images which change more frequently than once per 24 hours, whether by digital, LED, or fun ctionally equ ivalent method, is within this definition.

B. Abandoned Sign. A sign that no longer advertises or identifies a legal business establishment, product, or activity.

C. Awning. Any structure made of flexible fabric, metal, wood, or similar material covering a frame attached to a build ing, whether or not the same is so erected as to perm it its being ra ised to a position flat against the building when not in use.

D. Awning Sign. Any sign painted on or attached to or supported by an awning.

E. Banner. Any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar material attached to, or appended on or from any structure, pole, line, or framing upon which there is a temporary advertising message. 34 Chapter 10.40 Sign Regulations
R. Monument Sign. A type of permanent sign that is attached to a sign structure, fence, or wall that is not an integral part of a building.

S. Off Site or Off Premises Signs and Billboards. Any sign not located on the same parcel as the use, product, or service it advertises.

T. Pedestrian Access. A doorway which has been designed for the primary use of the patrons or customers of that commercial use.

U. Pedestrian Oriented Sign. A sign which is specifically located and designed to be viewed from a pedestrian right of way.

V. Pennant. Lightweight plastic, fabric, or other materials, suspended from a rope, wire, or string designed to move in the wind. Pennants shall not include banners as defined in this chapter or individual flags mounted on a single pole.

W. Pole Sign. A type of permanent freestanding sign that is mounted on a pole(s) or other support(s) that are placed on and anchored in the ground or on a base and that is independent from any building or other structure. Flag poles are not within this definition.

X. Political Sign. A sign advertising a candidate for political office, a political party, policy position regarding a referendum, a position concerning a recall election, or a measure scheduled for an election.

Y. Portable Sign. A sign which is capable of being carried or moved by manual or mechanical means from one location to another and which is not affixed to the ground, a structure, or a vehicle.

Portab le signs also include blimps and balloons which may or may not contain an advertising message. Includes sandwich board, tip and roll, and hinged-wind signs.

Z. Projecting Sign. A sign that projects from and is supported by a wall or a facade of a structure and are also referred to as marquee signs.

AA. Public Information Sign. A sign on public property open to the public that is erected or maintained by a public agency or that serves to fulfill a permit condition imposed by a public agency, such as a sign erected to preserve the safe and efficient control of traffic and parking or to provide notification of essential governmental services. Display time shall be limited to three seconds with a one second interval between displays on a stationary sign.

BB. Reader Board. A sign indicating the name, address, and type of businesses within a structure.

CC. Roof Sign. A sign erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a structure.

DD. Roofline. The highest point of a parapet wall of the main roof structure or the highest point of a parapet wall other than such architectural features as cupolas, pylons, projections or minor raised portions of the roof.
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QQ. Wall Sign. A sign attached to or erected against the wall or facade of a structure with t he exposed face of the sign in a plane parallel t o the plane of the wall or facade.

RR . Wind Sign. Any display of streamers, pennants, whirligigs, or similar devices made of flexible lightweight material, strung together, or attached in such a manner as to move by wind pressure.

SS. Window Sign. Any sign viewable through or affixed in any manner to a window or exterior glass door such that it is viewable from the exterior, including signs located inside a structure but visible primarily from the outside of the structure.

10.40.030 Sign Permit Required
A. Sign Permits. All signs, including banners, shall require a permit and payment of applicable processing fees as provided in the Master Fee Schedule unless exempted by this Chapter. No permit shall be issued unless the sign is consistent with this Chapter, any applicable sign program, specific plan, or the General Plan .

B. Administration. Except for window signs, no sign may be placed or erected without written app rova l issued by the Com munity Development Director including ba nner signs and portable signs. In addition, build ing permits shall be required for the erection of signs, except painted, window, or temporary signs, following the issuance of written approval by the Director.

C. Applications. Applications for sign approval shall be made upon form s provided by the Community Development Department. In add ition to the information supplied on the sign application form, supplemental information may be required as deemed necessary by the Director, including, but not limited to, engineered footing and foundation details fo r freestanding signs.

D. Review of Sign Applications. Permission for installation of a sign sha ll be issued only after review by the Community Development Director who shall approve, deny, or conditiona lly approve the sign application on the basis that it conforms to the purpose and the standards of this Chapter.

E. Referral to Planning Commission. The Community Development Director, at their discretion, may refer any application to the Planning Commission, which may approve, conditionally approve, or deny the sign application.

10.40.040 Exempt Signs
The following Signs and devices shall not be subject to the provisions of thi s Chapter:

A. Address Signs. Required address identification signs that are in compliance with the California Bu ilding Code.
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40 1. For Sale or Lease. On-site or structure signs not exceeding four square feet for single-unit or two-unit dwellings, and 16 square feet for multi-unit dwellings, business, and industria l sites of up to two acres in area, 32 square feet total sign area for multifamily, business, and industrial sites of two acres or larger, and one in number per street frontage.

2. Open House, On Site. On-site or structure signs, between the hours 10:00 a.m . and 7:00 p.m. daily, not exceeding four square feet per sign and one in number per site or structure.

3. Open House; Offsite Residential. Open house signs, including for two- and three-unit dwellings, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. daily, not exceeding four square feet per sign and one in number in the neighborhood of sales; not to be located in any center median of a public road or in a sidewalk right-of-way; and directional arrows with addresses not exceed ing six in number in the neighborhood of sales. In adopting this exemption for off site residential open house signs, the City Council finds as follows :
a. The City has a compelling interest to exempt certain signs to further t he purpose and objectives of this chapter and to allow for the use of signs with minimal aesthetic impact because of their size and temporary nature. b. The single-unit residential real estate industry is distinct from other industries in that there are generally no storefronts available for advertising and most homes are not located adjacent to heavily traveled streets. This makes offsite signs that advertise available homes necessary for potential buyers to find them. c. Real estate signs do not advertise goods or services, but actual locations. Directing potential buyers to an available home is necessary to facilitate real estate tran sactions as potential buyers shall be able to find and view the available homes. d. Single-unit residential real estate sales are temporary and infrequent as opposed to sales from commercial businesses. Exempting single-un it residential open house real estate signs will not lead to a proliferation of unsightly signs because they will be used only during very limited times when there is an open house, will be removed at the end of each day of use, and once a home is sold will no longer be used.
e. Exempting offsite open house r_eal estate signs is necessary to allow homeowners to efficiently advertise and sell their properties as quickly as possible and to assist potential buyers in finding available homes within our community.

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0 . Any sign erected or maintained which has less horizontal or vertical clearance from communication lines and energized electrical power lines than that prescribed by the state, or rules and regulations duly promulgated by agencies thereof.

P. Off Site or Off Premises Signs and Billboards.

Q. Emitting Signs.

R. Any sign which, in the opinion of the Community Development Director and based upon applicable legal standards, is in conflict with the spirit or intent of this Chapter.

10.40.060 Signs Allowed by Zone
Signs allowed by zoning district are listed as follows:

A. Residential Zone Districts. Signs in residential zoning districts shall comply with the following standards:
42 1. Address Numbers and Nameplates. Address numbers and nameplates shall be allowed subject to the fo llowing conditions :
a. Maximum Size. Address numbers and nameplates shall be limited to a maximum two square feet, or as otherwise required by the California Building Code. b. Placement. Nameplates shall be affixed flush to the subject structure.

2. "For rent" and "for sale" signs shall be allowed .

3. For subdivisions, residential developments, and mobile home parks, no more than one sign shall be erected at each driveway entrance to the development. Signs shall not exceed 64 square feet for all readable surfaces, nor exceed 10 feet in height.

4. For subdivisions under construction, temporary signage and feather flags may be located within active construction sites for a period not to exceed two years from the date of the last building permit issued on the construction site. No permits required.

5. Public and quasi-public/institutional uses such as schools and places of assembly shall comply with the allowed signage in the Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Central and Community Commercial (CC), Commercial Service (CS), and Industrial (I) Zone Districts.

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C. Sign Design. Freestanding signs shall be designed as a monument sign with a solid base extending a minimum of 50 percent of the width of the base, unless a different design is architecturally appropriate, as determined by the Community Development Director. Individual businesses that are listed on a freestanding sign for a multi-tenant site shall be limited to primary tenants, as determined by the Director or their designee.
d. Number Per Site. One freestanding sign will be allowed per property. e. Setbacks. A freestanding sign shall be set back a minimum of three feet from any interior side property line and five feet from any street front property line.

Freestanding signs cannot be located within 30 feet of intersecting curb lines of a street intersection. Encroachment into a setback may be allowed by the Community Development Director where the location of existing improvements presents a functional hardship in compliance with the required setback.

8. Directional Signs. Directional signs shall comply with the following:
a. Maximum Height. Five feet.
b. Maximum Sign Area. Ten square feet.
c. Number Per Site. One per driveway from a drive-through lane, public street or alley. Additional signs meeting the maximum height and area may be allowed if they are not visible from the public rights of way.
d. Location. Within five feet of a driveway that accesses the parcel from a public street or alley. Pla cement of directional signs shall ensure the sight safety of vehicles entering/leaving a parcel is not compromised .

C. Neighborhood Commercial (CN), Central and Community Commercial (CC), Commercial Service (CS), and Industrial (I) Zone Districts. Signs in the neighborhood commercial, central and community commercial, commercial service, and industrial zoning districts shal l comply with the following standards:
44 1. Wall Signs. Wal l signs shall comply with the following:
a. Maximum Height. Not to exceed the top of the vertical wall surface on which the sign is mounted. Signs mounted on a pitched roof may not extend beyond the peak of the ridgeline of the roof.
b. Maximum Sign Area. 300 square feet of sign area allowed per wall. c. Location on Wall. Wall signs shall be mounted flush against the building and shall not project above the roof ridge or the top of the parapet.

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46 f. Sign Bases and Frames. Freestanding signs shall be either housed in a frame, or set onto a base, presenting a solid, attractive, and well-proportioned appearance. The size and shape of the frame or base shall be proportionate to the size and mass of the sign and should be low profile in design. Pole type signs are not allowed. g. Setbacks. A freestanding sign shall be set back a minimum of three feet from any interior side property line and five feet from any street front property line. In compliance with Section 10.30.060 (Corner Cutoff Areas), placement of freestanding signs shall ensure the sight safety of vehicles entering/leaving a parcel is not compromised. En croachment into a setback or into a corner cutoff area may be allowed by the Commun ity Development Director or their designee if the location of existing improvements presents a functional hardship in compl iance with the required setback and the proposed location would not be detrimental to publ ic health, safety, or welfare.
h. Exception. Unified Centers or shopping centers sha ll be allowed one freestanding sign within 50 feet of each vehicular access point into the center consistent with an approved master sign program.
i. Landscaping. Freestanding signs shall be located in a landscaped area proporti onate t o the size of the sign. Landsca ping may be waived by the Community Development Director or their designee where the location of existing improvements presents a functional hardship in compliance with the required landscaping.

4. Directional Signs. Directional signs shall comply with the following:
a. Maximum Height. Five feet.
b. Maximum Area. Ten square feet.
c. Number Per Site. One per driveway from a drive-through lane, publ ic street, or alley. Additional signs meeting the maximum height and area may be allowed if they are not visible from the publ ic rights of way.
d. Location. Not less than three feet from a drive-through lane or driveway that accesses the parcel from a public street or alley. In compliance with Section

10.30.060 (Corner Cutoff Areas), placement of directional signs shall ensure the sight safety of vehicles entering/leaving a parcel is not comprom ised.

5. Reader Board. Reader board signs shall comply with the following:
a. Maximum Area. Sixty-four sq uare feet.
b. Maximum Height (if freestanding). Six feet.

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8. Pedestrian Signs. Pedestrian signs shall comply with the following:
a. Number. Two signs per business that projects or hangs above a sidewalk on each side of a structure with a public entrance.
b. Size. Each sign may be a maximum of eight square feet in size and shall hang or be suspended no lower than eight feet above grade level.

10.40.070 Sign Development Standards
A. Measurement for Computing Sign Area. For the purposes of this Chapter, measurements for computing the areas of a given sign shall be made as follows:
48 1. Where a sign has two faces containing sign copy which are oriented back-to-back and separated by not more than 24 inches at any point, the area of the sign shall be measured using one sign face only.

2. Where a sign is composed of letters individually mounted or painted on a building wall, without a border or decorative enclosure, the sign area shall mean any area enclosed by the minimum imaginary rectangle of vertical and horizontal lines which fully contains all extremities of each word and/or logographic symbol of the sign.

3. For signs comprised of individual letters attached to the business structure, including module letters and logographic symbols, the sign area shall mean any area enclosed by the minimum imaginary rectangle of vertical and horizontal lines wh ich fully contains all extremities of each word and/or logographic sym bol of the sign. Each word and/or logographic symbol shall be measured separately in computing the total sign area.

Shadow box borders and other border trims which are an intrinsic part of the bu ilding, either architecturally or structurally, shall not be included in determining sign area.

4. For single unit signs containing letters or logographic symbols on cabinets or panels, the sign area shall mean the area enclosed by the minimum imaginary rectangle of vertical and horizontal lines which fu lly contains the perimeter of the cabinet or panel sign .

5. For projecting and freestanding signs containing letters and/or logographic symbols, the sign area means the area enclosed by the minimum imaginary rectangle of vertical and horizontal lines which fully contains all ext remities of the sign, supporting structures such as sign bases and columns are not included in the sign area provided, they contain no lettering or graphics except for addresses or required tags.

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The maximum height of any gateway sign structure shall not exceed 20 feet above adjacent grade.
e. Any electrically activated changeable sign, incorporated into the design of a gateway sign, shall not have a display area greater than 150 square feet. f. The architectural design of the sign shall be a monument sign, as defined in this Title, that is compatible with its surroundings and shall include a city message approved by the City Manager.
g. Gateway signs may only contain display area messages which include announcements for events, products, professions, businesses, and services performed or located in the City of Reedley but not located on the property on which the sign is located.
h. The sign shall not display or depict messages that are sexually explicit, pornographic, or suggestive of these; exhibit violent activity; advertise any adult entertainment business, products or locations; advertise tobacco products or cas inos; or display political ads.
i. Usage shall not create dangerous distractions for the viewing public. Gateway signs shall not be located in the corner cutoff area in compliance with Section

10.30.060 (Corner Cutoff Areas).
j. Sign display area messages shall be displayed for not less than a static time of eight seconds, with message changes being accomplished in two seconds or less. k. Sign display area messages shall not scroll, flash, or feature animation or motion pictures.

I. The City shall have the ability to subm it city related messages for display which may include, but not be limited to, the following: meeting, recreational events and activity announcements, public safety, and service messages or other necessary or informational notices. These requested displays noting content and duration will be provided in advance, as much as possible. City use of announcement display time shall be provided as readily as possible. No fees or other compensation to the property owners, tenants, sign proprietor or any others shall be required from the City for the City's preemptive use.
m. The City shall have the ability to post immediate public safety notifications and warnings as deemed necessary by the City Manager. No fees or other compensation to the property owners, tenants, sign proprietor or any others shall be required from the City for the City's preemptive use.

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7. Screening. Guywires, angle irons, braces and other support or construction elements shall be screened or hidden from view.

8. Maintenance. All signs and their supporting members shall be kept in good repair and always maintained in good structural condition .

10.40.080 Nonconforming Signs
The lawful use of a sign existing on the effective date of this Chapter, although such use does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter, may be continued; provided, however, a nonconforming sign which has been abandoned, or the use for which it is advertised has ceased to function for a period of 12 months or more, shall be brought into conformity with the provi sions of this Chapter.

A. No nonconforming sign shall in any manner (except for face changes) be structurally altered, reconstructed, or moved without being made to comply with the provisions of this Chapter; unless the moving, alteration, or reconstruction results in the elimination of the nonconformity.

B. Nothing in this Chapter sha ll prohibit the painting, maintenance, or repairing of such sign, including the face and changing of copy.

C. If, at any time, any sign in existence or maintained on the effective date of this Chapter, which does not conform to the provisions of this Chapter, is destroyed by fire, accident, explosion, or act of nature, such sign may be rebuilt in the condition prior to destruction without having to conform to the provisions of this Title, as determined by the Community Development Director.

D. The Community Development Director shall immediately cause the removal of any sign which, in their judgment is found to be within the public right-of-way and/or easements and/or is found to place citizens in immediate peril, by any or a combination of the following methods using sound judgment under the circumstances:
52 1. Removal or modification of said sign by the City with business owner (or property owner if business has ceased operations) to be billed for time and materials.

2. Notification orally or in writing to the business owner caus ing the removal of said signs within a 24-hour period or lesser period of time, as prescribed by the Community Development Director.

3. Immediate citation of the business owner (or property owner if business has ceased operations) or party responsible for said sign.

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5. Sign dimensions (if tenants are not known, generic dimensions or maximum allowed dimensions may be presented).

6. Color schemes, lettering, and graphic styles (if tenants are not known, generic styles may be presented).

7. Lighting and sign construction materials.

8. Any proposed alternative sign standards that would only apply to signs within the Master Sign Program.

C. Review Authority. A Master Sign Program sha ll be reviewed and approved by the Community Development Director.

D. Required Findings. A Master Sign Progra m may be approved if the following findings are made:

1. The proposed signs are compatible in style and character with any structure to which the signs are to be attached, any surrounding structures, and any adjoining signs on the parcel.

2. Future tenants wil l be provided with adequate opportunities to construct, erect, or maintain a sign for identification .

3. Directional signs and business addresses are adequate for pedestrian and vehicular circulation and emergency vehicle access.

4. Light and glare will not negatively affect nearby residential uses.

5. Additional findings for Alternative Designs which do not conform to some or all the applicable sign standard s:
a. The sign design and materials are of equal or greater quality than existing signs in the surrounding area and the standard requirements for signs on the parcel. b. The sign design and materials of are equal or greater quality than that which is required by the applicable sign .
c. The design of the proposed sign(s) would contribute positively to the attractiveness of the area .
d. The alternative design would not be incompatible with nearby residential uses. e. The location of the sign would not be unnecessarily distracting to motorists and would not cause inconvenience to pedestrians.

E. Conditions. Reasonable conditions of approval may be imposed by the Community Development Director or their designee to ach ieve the purposes of this Section and ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses and signs.
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10.50.140 Recycl ing Facilities ............................................ ............................................. .......................... 23

10.50.150 Short-Term Rentals .................. ......................... ... .................. ............................... ............... .... 30

10.50.160 Restaurant ............................ .. ................... ............... .......................... ..................................... 32

10.50.170 Sol id Waste and Recycl ing Enclosures ............. .... ....................... ............................................. 33

10.50.180 Utility Towers and Lines ................................................ ........... ..................................... ..... ... .. 33

10.50.190 Wireless Telecommunications and Cell Towers ............................ .. ................................. ....... 34 CHAPTER 10.52 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (ADU) ................................................................. 40

10.52.010 Purpose and Intent ........ ................................................................ .. ........................................ 40

10.52.020 Applicability ............................................... .......................................................... .. .......... ........ 40

10.52.030 Application .. .............. ...................................................... ........................................ ................. 40

10.52.040 General Pl an Density Exemption .. ...................... ........ ............................................................. 41

10.52 .050 General Requirements for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) ............. ...... ............. ....... .......... 41

10.52.060 Location ........ ......... ................... ............................................................. .. ...................... ........ .. 41

10.52.070 Number of Units Allowed Per Parcel. ................... ....... .......... ........... ....................................... 42

10.52.080 Development Standards .................................. ................................................................ ........ 42

10.52 .090 Deed Restriction ....... ... .......... ......... ................ .................................. ........ ... .. .......................... 45 CHAPTER 10.54 JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT (JADU) ................................................... 48

10.54.010 Purpose ............... ... .......................... .. ... ........... .... ....... .................................. ........................... 48

10.54.020 Applicability .. ................... .................. .............................................................................. ........ 48

10.54.030 Appl ication .......................... .... .................................................................... ............ .. ............... 48

10.54.040 General Plan Density Exemption ............ ........ ......... ....... .. ....................................................... 49

10.54.050 General Requirements for Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) ....... ............................. . 49

10.54.060 Location ..... ................................................. ..................... ...... .. ....... .. .. ...................... .. ............. 49

10.54.070 Development Standards .... ...... ................................... .. .. .................................... ... ... .. ........ ..... 50

10.54.080 Deed Restriction ............. ........... ......... .............. ............ ............................... ... .............. .... ....... 50 CHAPTER 10.56 MULTI-UNIT DWELLING DESIGN STANDARDS .................................................. 54

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10.50.010 Purpose, Intent, and Applicability
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide site planning, operational, and development standards for specific land uses and activities established in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards) that require additional standards to ensure compatibil ity with adjacent land uses.

B. Intent. The standards and procedures established in this Chapter are intended to ensure that all development in the City is:

1. Compliant with State and Federal law;

2. Consistent with the General Plan;

3. Consistent with all applicable City of Reedley and Fresno County regulations; and

4. Harmonious with existing and future development.

C. Applicability. The provisions of each of the following Sections apply to the use identified in the Section title, as allowed in the applicable zoning district by Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), or as determined by the Community Development Director.

D. Measurement of Distance. Wherever a distance or location/separation requirement is applied in this Chapter, the distance or location/separation shall be measured in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects, from one property line to another property line of the parcel on which the use(s) is located.

10.50.020 Alcohol Beverage Sales Establishments
A. Purpose, Intent, and Applicability. The purpose and applicability of the standards established in this Section are as follows:
2 1. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to protect and promote public health, safety, comfort, convenience, prosperity, and general welfare.

2. Intent. The provisions in this Section are intended to:
a. Protect residential, commercial, industrial, civic areas while minimizing adverse impacts of existing uses.
b. Protect the public from the harmful effects attributable to the sale of alcoholic beverages.

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3. Authority to Modify or Terminate. None of the provisions established in this Section shall restrict the Community Development Director's authority to require modification or termination of any deemed approved alcohol beverage sales use which does not comply with this Section and the Deemed Approved letter issued hereunder or which has been declared a nuisance by the Chief of Police.

4. Abandonment. Whenever a deemed approved use discontinues active operation for a continuous period of 12 months, such deemed approved use shall not be resumed .

Related structures may be used thereafter only for an approved land use established in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards.

5. Retention of Deemed Approved Status. A alcohol beverage sales establ ishment sha ll retain its deemed approved status only if it conforms with the following standards:
a. The alcohol beverage sales establishment does not result in adverse effects to the health, peace, or safety of persons residing or working in the surrounding area. b. The alcohol beverage sales establishment does not result in repeated nuisance activities within the premises or in close proximity of the premises, including, but not limited to, disturbance of the peace, illegal drug activity, public drunkenness, drinking in public, harassment of passersby, gambling, prostitution, sale of stolen goods, public urination, theft, assaults, batteries, acts of vandalism, excessive littering, loitering, graffiti, illegal parking, excessive loud noises, especially in the late night or early morning hours, traffic violations, curfew violations, lewd conduct, or police detentions and arrests, or any conduct or activity prohibited by Title 5, Chapter 1 or 8 or Title 4, Chapter 2 of the Reedley City Code. c. The alcohol beverage sales establishment does not result in violations to any applicable provision of any other City, State, or Federal regulation, ord inance, or statute.
d. The alcohol beverage sales establishment's upkeep and operating characteristics are compatible with and will not adversely affect the livability or appropriate development of abutting properties and the surrounding neighborhood.

C. Ceased Operations. If an existing alcohol sales establishment or a deemed approved alcohol sales establishment no longer wants to sell and or serve distilled spirits, this request shall be processed in accordance with Chapter 10.88 (Zone Clearance).

D. Performance and Operational Standards Violations. The following standards shall apply when an alcohol beverage sales establishment is accused of being in violation with the standard establ ished in this Section:
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The City Clerk or their designee shall give written notice to: the applicant; the appellant in those cases where the applicant is not the appellant; the adverse party or parties, or to the attorney, spokesperson, or representative of such party or parties; other interested groups and neighborhood associations who have requested notification; and to similar groups and individuals as appropriate, of the date and place of the hearing on the appeal.
c. In considering the appeal, the City Council shall determine whether the established use conforms to the applicable performance standards and/or conditions of approval and may continue or revoke a deemed approved status; or require such changes in the existing use or impose such reasonable conditions of approval as are, in its judgment, necessary to ensure conformity to said performance standards.
d. The City Council shall vote on the appeal within 45 calendar days (excluding Cityrecognized holidays) after its first hearing of the appeal. If the City Council is unable to decide on the appeal at that meeting, it shall appear for a vote on each regular meeting of the City Council thereafter until decided. The decision of the City Council on the appeal to the conditions of approval imposed by the Planning Commission shall be final.

E. Enforcement. The Police Department, Community Development Director, and code enforcement shall designate the appropriate personnel to enforce the provisions of these regulations.

F. Inspection and Right of Entry. The officials responsible for enforcement of this code, or their duly authorized representatives, may enter on any site or into any structure for the purpose of investigation, provided they shall do so in a reasonable manner, whenever they have cause to suspect a violation of any provision of these regulations, or whenever necessary to the investigation of violations to the deemed approved performance standards or conditions of approval prescribed in these regulations. An owner or occupant or agent thereof who refuses to permit such entry and investigation shall be guilty of infringing upon the violations and penalties as outlined in this Code and State law and subject to related penalties thereof.

10.50.030 Bed and Breakfast Inns
A. Applicability and Where Allowed. Bed and breakfast inns, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions), shall be allowed only in compliance with the regulations establ ished in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards) and this Section.
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10.50.040 Body Art
A. Purpose and Intent: The purpose of this Section is to establish citywide body art facility and body art practitioner regulations. The standards establ ished in this Section are intended to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of all residents and to establish reasonable and uniform regulations of time, manner, and place of business to eliminate the potential for adverse secondary effects from such businesses and act ivities.

B. Applicability. All body art facilities shall comply with the standards established in this Section.

Additionally, body art facilities shall comply with all provisions of the California Safe Body Art Act, California Health and Safety Code Sections 119300 and 119301, and shall obtain the required permits from the Fresno County Department of Public Health.

C. Definitions. Definitions for terms used in this Section are located in Article 8 (Definitions}.

D. Development and Operational Standards. Every body art facility and/or body art practitioner shall be subject to the following in addition to all other requirements of law:

1. No body art facility shall operate between 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.

2. All body art activity shall be performed only by body art practitioners in a permitted and authorized body art facility, except as otherwise specifically authorized in this Section.

3. Window displays shall be limited to ancillary retail items and shall not show any areas defined in "specified anatomical areas" in Article 8 (Definitions).

4. Construction of a body art facility must comply with California Health and Safety Code and the Fresno County Department of Public Health requirements.

5. Decontamination and sterilization areas must meet all Fresno County Department of Public Health requirements.

6. Temporary or mobile body art facil ities or events are not authorized by this Section.

E. Measurement of Distance. Distance shall be measured in compliance with Subsection

10.50.010.D (Measurement of Distance) of this Chapter.

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1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to establish development and operational standards for emergency shelters. The standards established in this Section are intended to ensure needs for displaced and homeless individuals are met. This Section shall be interpreted and appl ied consistent with the policies and guidel ines of the General Plan, Housing Element, requirements ofthe California Government Code, and all applicable requirements of the California Health and Safety Code.

2. Applicability. The standards and procedu res established in this Section shall apply to all existing and proposed emergency shelters operated within the City. It is the sole responsibility of the operator of an emergency shelter to ensure compliance with the standards of this Section.

B. Exemption. The standards established in this Section shal l not apply in situations of City or Statewide designated disasters or catastrophic conditions, but only for the duration of the designated disaster or catastrophic condition .

C. Development and Operations Standards. Emergency shelters shall comply w ith all standards established by this Subsection, in addition to all applicable City, State, and Federal health and safety codes such as, but not limited to, the California Building Code, California Fire Code, California Health and Safety Code, as well as any appl icable zoning standards for the development and use of the property on which the emergency shelter is located (see Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards)).
10 1. Maximum Number of Beds. The maximum number of beds allowed in an emergency shelter shall not exceed 35 except:
a. In response to a disaster; or
b. As authorized by a Site Plan Review approved by the Community Development Director, subject to appeal to Planning Commission.

2. Required Parking. Parking for emergency shelters shall comply with the parking standards established in Chapter 10.38 (Parking and Loading).

3. Waiting and Intake Areas. An enclosed or screened waiting area, such as provided in a courtyard building configuration, shall be provided between the intake area and the public right-of-way.

4. Location Requirements. No emergency shelter shall be located within 1,000 feet from a public elementary school, public middle school, publ ic high school, public library, or publ ic park. The distance between an emergency shelter shall be measured in compliance w ith Subsection 10.50.010.D (Measurement of Distance).

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10.50.070 Single Room Occupancy Facility (SRO)
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establ ish development and operational standards for single room occupancy facilities.

B. Development and Operational Standards. Single room occupancy (SRO) facilities shall comply with the same restrictions and development standards that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone district, except as otherwise established in this Section .

1. Where Allowed. SRO facilities shall be allowed in compliance with Article 2 (Zones, Allowed Uses, and Development Standards).

2. Density. An SRO facility shall conform to the density standards established by the Genera l Plan.

3. Length of Stay. Tenancy of each SRO unit shall not be for less than 30 days.

4. Size. Excluding any bathroom area and closet(s), each SRO unit shall have a minimum size of 150 square feet.

5. Living Areas. The SRO facility shall provide living space, shower and toilet facilities, laundry facilities including washers and dryers, kitchen facilities, and secure storage areas for its intended residents . Facilities shall be provided so that all members of a family may be housed together, regardless of age and gender.

6. Parking. Parking shall be provided in compliance with Chapter 10.38 (Parking Regulations).

C. Conversion of Existing Structures. An existing structure may be converted to an SRO facility, consistent with the provisions of this Section. Any such conversion must bring the entire structure up to current building code standards, including accessibility and adaptability standards, unless otherwise exempted by the Building Official.

D. Relocation of Tenants. If any SRO unit is found to be unsafe to occupy due to danger to the health and safety of the residents, the costs, and expenses of relocation of any tenant from that unit shall be the responsibility of the owner in compliance with the provisions of the California Health and Safety Code.
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a. If a facility offers drug or alcohol abuse counseling appropriate State and/or Federal licensing shall be required.
b. The facility shall identify a transportation system which provides clients access to social services, housing, and employment opportunities. c. The facility shall provide mechanisms for residents to contact social services. d. The facility shall provide on-site meal preparations or food provisions and disbursement.
e. The facility shall provide childcare services and ensure school-age children are enrolled in school during their stay at the facility.

4. Parking. Parking for supportive and transitional housing facilities shall comply with the parking standards established in Chapter 10.38 (Parking Regulations).

5. In compliance with the California Health and Safety Code, any supportive or transitional housing facility found to be unsafe to occupy due to danger to the health and safety of the clients, the costs and expenses of relocation of any client from the community shall be the responsibility of the owner of the facility.

10.50.090 Mixed Use
A. Purpose and Intent. The intent of this Section is to encourage more dense and orderly development of urban uses which include gathering places where residents may interact, work, and obtain goods and services in the same general location. A mixed use project shall emphasize pedestrian activities and linkages, priority transit routes and facilities to serve the development, and reduce the number of vehicle miles traveled (VMT) by promoting alternative modes of transportation, including pedestrian pathways, bicycling pathways, and public transportation as major facets in the design of each project. The Community Development Director shall use their discretion to modify the project design, including, but not limited to: requiring that all or a portion of the ground (street) level floor space be dedicated to residential uses, accessibility from adjacent public and/or private sidewalks, requiring parking areas and open space orientation that encourages accessibility to pedestrians and separates pedestrians from vehicles, requiring dedicated footpaths, and requiring any other modification to project design that encourages pedestrian use, including its interaction with the surrounding planned and existing development, street patterns, neighborhoods, and the City.

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2. The mix of residential use with allowed office/commercial/industrial uses shall occur both in the horizontal and vertical axes except that the Community Development Director may waive the requirement for a vertical mix of use, if the design of the project, or the inclusion of a residential component to an existing development illustrates performance standards that meet the intent of the Section by providing an integrated network of pedestrian pathways connecting the places of residences with places of work, commerce, and open space areas.

3. If modifications to the development standards are proposed, the applicant is required to provide supporting evidence for the modification of the general standards, which shall be submitted with the project application.

4. For a project to qualify as mixed-use, at least 1,500 square feet of the buildable project site must have a qualifying commercial component.

10.50.100 Temporary Construction and/or Sales Office
A. Length of Time. Temporary construction and/or subdivision sales offices may be located within or adjacent to active construction sites for a period not to exceed 24-months from the date of the last Building Permit issued on the construction site.

B. Removal of Offices. Offices shall be removed at the expense of the owner, unless, prior to the expiration of two years, a renewal of time is granted by the Community Development Director, subject to the appeal to the Planning Commission. A temporary construction and/or sales office shall not be permitted until an application for a Zone Clearance shall be made to and approved by the Community Development Director.

10.50.110 Mobile Home Parks
A. Where Allowed. Mobile homes and mobile home parks shall be allowed in compliance with the Mobile Home Parks Act and Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).

B. Processing and Review of Mobile Home Parks. Notwithstanding the standards and procedures established in California Code of Regulations, Title 25 - Mobile Home Park Regulations, for the purposes of this Title, mobile home parks are considered to require the same consideration in their location as applied to similar dwellings in the same zone district in compliance with the General Plan.

C. Development Standards. Notwithstanding the standards and procedures established in California Code of Regulations, Title 25 - Mobile Home Park Regulations, mobile home shall comply with the following development standards.
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18 1. Where Allowed. A fixed vending establishment, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions), shall consist of not less than one mobile vendor at any given time on private property. The subject property must be located within an approved zoning district as established in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).

2. Hours of Operation. Hours of operation shall be limited from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. when the fixed vending establishment is within 500 feet of a residential structure.

3. Permission to Operate. Vendors shall only transact business with written permission from the property owner. A copy of the written permission to operate in a specific location signed by the private property owner shall be kept within the vending unit at all times.

4. Compliance with Health and Safety Standards. A fixed vending establishment and vendors must comply with California Health and Safety Code and the County of Fresno Department of Public Health requirements.

5. Alcohol Sales Prohibited. No alcohol ic beverages may be served or consumed within the establishment at any time, unless they have an active Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) license and/or have received a Conditional Use Permit.

6. Maintenance. All vending units shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.

7. Vending Unit Drivers. Drivers of vending units must have a current California driver's license, current auto insurance (including liability), and current vehicle registration.

8. California Building Code Compliance. All fixed vending establishment facilities shall comply with all applicable requirements of the Reedley Municipal Code, American Disabilities Act (ADA), and California Building Code.

9. Mobile Vendor Location. Mobile vendors shall not interfere or impair the safe and convenient passage of pedestrians, obstruct any pedestrian walkway, including a handicapped loading zone, or reduce its clear width, or pose a hazard to public safety.

Mobile vendors shall not interfere with the circulation or parking of vehicles in the required parking area of any existing site or be located directly in front of an approach (property entryway).

10. Drive-Through Prohibited. No vending unit shall have a drive-through.

11. Establishments Subject to Inspection. The vending unit shall be subject to inspection by the County of Fresno Environmental Health Department, and the City of Reedley Community Development Department, Police and Fire Departments, at any time.

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The distribution of handbills and/or advertisements on- or off-site is allowed.

Off-site advertising shall not be displayed in or upon any vending unit (fair, carnival, circus, festival, special event, or civic event).

E. Sound Amplification. Mobile and fixed vending establishments shall comply with the following sound amplification standards :

1. Any music for the outdoor dining facil ity shall be from a single source and comply with the noise level standards established in the General Plan's Noise Element. Instances of live, amplified and/or music (i.e., disc jockey, singer, band) is allowed only on Fridays and Saturdays, and will require a Special Event Permit to be acquired prior to the activity taking place in compliance with Title 3, Chapter 5 (Special Sales and Events) of the Reedley City Code.

2. No mobile food vehicle vendor shall use or maintain any outside sound ampl ifying equipment, lights, or noisemakers, such as bells, horns, or whistles.

3. Vending units shall not use strobe lights or other similar devices aimed at directing attention to the mobile vending business.

F. Design Standards. Mobile and fixed vending establishments shall comply with the following design standards:

1. Tables and chairs shall be removable unless otherwise approved by the Community Development Director.

2. Space heaters and/or heat lanterns may be provided so long as the use and operation of any such heater complies with all applicable building and fire codes and does not present a threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the public.

3. Umbrellas shall be removable and spaced to provide for pedestrian access. The umbrella must be made from approved fire retardant material.

4. A " No Smoking" sign shall be posted next to the order window or area.

10.50.130 Portable Self-Storage Containers
A. Purpose. The purpose of this section is to establish standards for the placement and operation of portable storage containers.

B. Intent. The standards established in this section are intended to protect the residential character of the neighborhood.
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9. Placement of a portable storage unit in the City's right of way or upon any public street, at any time, is prohibited. The City Engineer may waive this prohibition for a period not to exceed five consecutive days.

E. Industrial Zone District Standards. Portable st orage unit(s) are allowed in the industrial zone districts.

1. Placement of a portable storage unit (s) for permanent or semi-permanent use in an industrial zone district shall require a Building Permit. Applicable work shall be done in conformance with the California Building Code.

2. Portable storage unit(s) are prohibited on industrially zoned property on which the primary use is nonconforming residential use unless placed in accordance with Paragraph E.3 or E.4 of this Section.

3. No more than three portable storage units per 50,000 square feet of gross leasable area shall be placed on the property at any time.

4. The property owner and owner/supplier of the portable storage unit shall each be independently responsible for ensuring that the portable storage unit(s) is maintained in good condition, free from evidence of deterioration, weathering, discoloration, graffiti, rust, ripping, tearing, or other holes or breaks, at all times.

5. Portable storage unit(s) shall be used for storage purposes only and shall not be occupied by persons or animals at any t ime.

6. Portable storage unit(s) shall not be used to store solid waste, construction debris, demolition debris or any illegal or hazardous material. Upon reasonable notice to the property owner, the City may inspect the contents of any portable storage unit(s) at any time to ensure that it is not being used to store said materials.

7. No electrical connections shall be allowed within or around the portable storage unit(s).

8. Placement of a portable storage unit in the City's right of way or upon any public street adjacent to industrially zoned property is prohibited.

F. Commercial Zone District Standards. Portable storage unit(s) are allowed in the commercial zone districts, subject to the following conditions:
22 1. Placement of a portable storage unit(s) for permanent or semi-permanent use in a commercial zone district shal l require a building permit. Applicable work shall be done in conformance with the California Building Code.

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3. All the applicable criteria and standards established in Subsection E (Processing Facilities) of this Section are met for each such proposed facility.

D. Reverse Vending Machine(s). Reverse Vending Machines, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions), shall meet all applicable criteria and standards listed, provided that the Community Development Director may modify such standards as an exercise of discretion upon a finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary to implement the general intent and purpose of this Section. The standards for reverse vending machines are as follows :
24 1. A reverse vending machine shall be established in conjunction with an existing or allowed commercial use or community service facility or in conjunction with an approved conditional use which is in compliance with all zoning, building, and fire codes of the City;

2. A reverse vending machine shall be located in an area convenient for customer access and shall not obstruct pedestrian or vehicular circulation;

3. A reverse vending machine shall not occupy parking spaces required by the primary use;

4. A reverse vending machine shall occupy no more than 50 square feet of floor space per installation, including any protective enclosure, and shall be no more than eight feet in height;

5. A reverse vending machine shall be constructed and maintained with durable waterproof and rustproof material;

6. A reverse vending machine shall be clearly marked to identify the type of material to be deposited, operating instructions and the identity and phone number of the operator or responsible person to call if the machine is inoperative;

7. In addition to the standards established in Chapter 10.40 (Sign Regulations), a reverse vending machine shall have a sign area of a maximum of four square feet per machine, exclusive of operating instructions;

8. A reverse vending machine shall be maintained in a clean, litter free condition on a daily basis;

9. Operating hours shall be at least the operating hours of the primary use of the parcel;

10. A reverse vending machine shall be illuminated to ensure comfortable and safe operation if operating hours are between dusk and dawn; and

11. More than one reverse vending machine shall not be allowed.

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11. Containers for the 24-hour donation of materials shall be at least 50 feet from any property zoned or occupied for residential use unless there is a recognized service corridor and acoustical shielding between containers and the residential use;

12. The facility shall be clearly marked to identify the name and telephone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation and display a notice stating that no material shall be left outside the recycl ing enclosure or containers;

13. Signs shall comply with the standards established in Chapter 10.40 (Sign Regulations);

14. The small collection facility shall not be located over existing landscaping;

15. No additional parking spaces will be required for customers of a small collection facility located at the established parking lot of a host use. One space may be provided for the attendant, as determined by the Community Development Director;

16. Mobile recycling units shall have an area clearly marked to prohibit other vehicular parking during hours when the mobile unit is scheduled to be present.

17. Occupation of parking spaces by the facility and by the attendant may not reduce available parking spaces below the minimum number required for the primary host use unless all of the following conditions exist:
a. The facility is located in a convenience zone district or a potential convenience zone as designated by the California Department of Conservation; and b. A parking study shows that existing parking capacity is not already fully used during the time the recycling facility will be on the site.

18. The facility shall comply with all provisions of this Section or shall be found in noncompliance with this Title and, therefore in violation, and shall cause removal from the site following appropriate notice by the Community Development Director. Such notice shall consist of a written statement addressing the violations, and the processor shall be given 30 calendar days to comply. If at the end of 30 calendar days the conditions are not met, the facility shall be removed from the site the following day, ending the 30- day time limit .

F. Large Collection Facilities. Large Collection Facilities, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions), shall meet all applicable criteria and standards listed, provided that the Community Development Director may modify such standards as an exercise of discretion upon a finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary to implement the general intent and purpose of this Section. The standards for large collection facilities are as follows :
26 1. Facility shall not abut a property zoned for residential use or abuts an existing residential use(s);
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12. Facility will be clearly marked with the name and phone number of the facility operator and the hours of operation; identification and informational signs will meet the standards of the zone; and directional signs may be installed with the approval of the Community Development Director, if necessary, to facilitate traffic circulation or if the facility is not visible from the public right-of-way.

13. Power driven processing ancillary to a large collection facility, including aluminum foil, and can compacting, baling, plastic shredding, or other light processing activities necessary for efficient temporary storage and shipment of material, may be approved by the Community Development Director if the facility meets the noise standards or any other conditions that may be placed on the use, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission.

14. No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration, or odor above ambient level shall be detectable on neighboring properties.

G. Processing Facilities. Processing Facilities, including Light Processing Facilities and Heavy Processing Facilities, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions), shall meet all applicable criteria and standards listed, provided that the Community Development Director may modify such standards as an exercise of discretion upon a finding that such modifications are reasonably necessary to implement the general intent and purpose of this Section. The standards for processing facilities are as follows:
28 1. Processing facilities shall not abut a property zoned, occupied, and or planned for residential use.

2. Processing facilities shall operate in a wholly enclosed building except for incidental storage, or within an area enclosed on all sides by fence or wall not less than eight feet in height and landscaped on all street frontages .

3. Processing facilities shall be located at least 250 feet from property zoned, occupied, and or planned for residential use.

4. Power driven processing shall be permitted, provided all noise level requirements are met.

5. A light processing facility shall not shred, compact, or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers.

6. Processing facilities may accept used motor oil for recycling from the generator in accordance with the Health and Safety Code.

7. Setbacks, screening, and landscaping requirements shall be those provided for the zoning district in which the facility is located.

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17. No dust, fumes, smoke, vibration, or odor above ambient level shall be detectable on neighboring properties.

10.50.150 Short-Term Rentals
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to establish development and operational standards for short-term rentals to ensure protection of the health and safety of residents and guests and to protect the environment.

B. Applicability. Any property owner or professional property management company who leases, rents, or otherwise makes available for compensation a short-term rental unit for a period of fewer than 30 consecutive days shall comply with all standards established in this Section.

C. Zone Clearance Required. A Zone Clearance shall be obtained and approved in compliance with Chapter 10.82 (Zone Clearance).

D. Definitions. The definitions of terms and phrases used in this Section are defined in Article 8 (Definitions).

E. Operational Standards. Failure to comply with the standards in this Section may result in enforcement measures as established in Chapter 10.112 (Administration and Enforcement) of this Title.
30 1. Business License Required. All short-term rentals shall be required to obtain and maintain a Business License from the Administrative Services Department. All operators shall pay required and applicable fees, taxes, and or assessments.

2. Posting of Standards. The owner of the short-term rental shall post a sign at a conspicuous location within the unit advising occupants of all rules and operational standards imposed upon occupants under this Section.

3. Required Signs. Each short-term rental property shall be equipped with no more than a single informational sign not to exceed two square feet in area. Each sign shall be clearly visible from the street, include the City's Code compliance hotline/reporting contact phone number, the maximum allowed number of occupants, and the maximum number of vehicles permitted.

4. Habitable Space. Only the habitable interior portions of a dwelling shall be used as a short-term rental. No tents, camper trailers, recreational vehicles, or other exterior structures or spaces are permissible as short-term rentals .

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Findings. The Community Development Director shall base their decision on the following findings :
a. The short-term rental as proposed is consistent with the General Plan and the development and design standards established by this Title. b. The short-term rental is consistent with the all other municipal codes and applicable laws.
c. The short-term rental is consistent with the character of the existing neighborhood.
d. The short-term rental will not adversely impact the intended purpose of the zone district it is situated in.
e. The short-term rental will not adversely impact the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.

10.50.160 Restaurant
Restaurants, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions) and allowed in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards), shall comply with the following standards :

A. Meal Service Required. A restaurant shall serve meals to guests at all times the establishment is open for business. An establishment shall not be considered a restaurant if it serves alcohol without meal service being provided with the exception that alcohol sales to restaurant patrons may continue for up to two hours after meal service has ceased to allow guests to comfortably complete their meals.

B. Real Offer or Holding Out to Sell Meals. The restaurant shall make an offer or holding out of sales of meals to the public by maintaining and displaying a printed menu and/or a menu board. A twothirds majority of the items offered on the menu shall be available at any given time the establishment is open. The mere offering of meals without actual sales shall not be deemed sufficient.

C. Substantial Sales. A restaurant shall make actual and substantial sales of meals to guests for compensation. Substantial sales shall mean that no less than 60 percent of total revenue shall be generated from food service and no more than 40 percent of revenue from the sales of alcohol.

D. Qualifying Meals. Meals means the usual assortment of foods commonly ordered at various times of the day for the cuisine served. The service of snack foods and/or appetizers alone shall not be deemed compliant with this requirement. Meals shall be prepared on the premises. The heating of food prepared elsewhere shall not constitute a meal. 32 - ----------- --
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B. Procedure. The routes of proposed gas or electric transmission lines shall be submitted to the City Engineer for review and recommendations. The City Engineer shall confine its review to the route, placement and height of such towers or lines.

1. Power transmission lines shall be those lines which are intended to transmit gas or electric energy from :
a. The source of such energy to a receiving substation. b. A receiving substation to a distribution substation.

2. Prior to the acquisition of rights-of-way, the following plans and information shall be submitted to the Engineering Division for its review and recommendations :
a. The location of the proposed route.
b. Type of towers and transmission lines.
c. Approximate height of towers or size of lines.
d. Widths of rights-of-way.
e. Other pertinent data.

3. The City Engineer shall recommend such modifications as are deemed necessary to protect health, safety, and welfare.

4. The City Engineer shall complete its review and make its findings within 30 days after the filing of said plans and data.

C. Appeals. The recommendations of the City Engineer may be appealed to the City Council within 10 calendar days (excluding City-recognized holidays) of the completion of the review and findings. The appeal shall be placed on the agenda of the City Council's within 45 calendar days after appeal has been filed with the City Clerk. The City Council shall review the findings and recommendations and shall act to uphold, modify, or disapprove the recommendations of the City Engineer.

10.50.190 Wireless Telecommunications and Cell Towers
A. Purpose and Intent. The intent of these regulations is to exercise reasonable control over the installation of any satellite antenna to ensure safety the values of residential, commercial, and industrial areas are maintained.
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5. Not more than one satellite television antenna per parcel shall be allowed in any zone district with exceptions allowed by Director's Discretion.

6. Prior to installation of a satellite dish antenna, all appropriate permits must be obtained from the City.

7. The installation of all satellite dish antennas shall be in conformance with manufacturer's installation specifications and, in the absence of such specifications, the design of footings, anchorage and fasteners shall be completed by a California registered architect, civil or structural engineer, to meet the current California Building Code.

8. Antennas shall meet all manufacturer specifications, be of noncombustible and corrosive resistant material and be erected in a secure, wind resistant manner.

9. The electrical system shall be designed and installed in accordance with the current Electrical Code.

10. All electrical wiring associated with antennas shall be installed underground or hidden from view.

11. A satellite dish antenna shall be maintained in a safe and aesthetically acceptable condition for the duration of the time it exists on the property.

12. Every metal antenna must be adequately grounded for protection against a direct strike by lightning.

G. Satellite Antenna Requirements; Nonresidential. In commercial, industrial, open space, and other nonresidential zone districts:
36 1. Prior to installation of a satellite dish antenna, all appropriate permits and approvals shall be obtained from the City.

2. Antennas may be ground mounted, roof mounted, or aboveground pole mounted. Roof mounted and aboveground pole mounted antennas shall not exceed 150 feet.

3. Roof mounted antennas shall be located on a flat portion of the roof with parapets and/or an architecturally matching screening plan.

4. No advertising of any kind shall be allowed on satellite dish antennas. A manufacturer's identification label and/or any government required identification or safety labels may be affixed to the back side of the dish or to the structural supports of the antenna.

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Chapter 10.52 Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)

10.52.010 Purpose and Intent
A. Purpose. The provisions of this Chapter are intended to set standards, in compliance with California Government Code Section 66310 et seq., for the development of accessory dwelling units (ADU) to increase the supply of smaller and affordable housing while ensuring such housing remains compatible with the existing neighborhood.

B. Intent. The regulations in this Chapter are intended to:

1. Implement the provisions of the General Plan Housing Element;

2. Assure compliance with California Government Code and other relevant housing legislation;

3. Encourage the development of ADUs;

4. Streamline and minimize governmental constraints on residential development; and

5. Minimize potential adverse impacts on the public health, safety, and general welfare that may be associated with ADUs .

10.52.020 Applicability
Except as otherwise provided by this Section or State law, ADUs shall be ministerially permitted only where allowed in Article 2 {Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).

10.52.030 Application
A. Ministerial Approval. An application for an ADU that complies with all appl icable requirements of this Chapter and State law shall be approved ministerially through the Building Permit process.

A Building Permit application for an ADU on a parcel with an existing single-unit dwelling shall be acted upon with in 60 days of the Building Permit application being complete.

B. Failure to Act. If the City has not acted upon the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.

C. Applicant's Right to Delay. The Building Permit applicant may request a delay in the City's processing of the Building Permit, which shall result in the tolling of the 60-day period, in compliance with Government Code Section 66317.
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F. When located within an existing accessory structure, the accessory structure shall only be enlarged to provide ingress and egress. An expansion needed to provide ingress and egress shall be limited to a maximum of 150 square feet, shall provide exterior access, and shall provide side and rear setbacks adequate for fire and safety.

10.52.070 Number of Units Allowed Per Parcel
An ADU shall comply with the following allowance standards.

1. One ADU and one JADU on a parcel with an existing or proposed single-unit dwelling. See Chapter 10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)).

2. No more than one ADU on a parcel where there are multiple detached single-unit dwellings.

3. No more than two detached ADUs on a parcel with a proposed or existing multi-unit dwelling. Two or more attached dwellings on a single lot shall be considered a multi-unit dwelling.

4. Within an existing multi-unit dwelling structure, multiple ADUs shall be allowed in areas that are not used as livable space, including but not limited to storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages. A structure with two or more attached dwellings on a single lot shall be considered a multi-unit dwelling structure. The number of AD Us allowed is limited to a maximum of 25-percent of the number of multiunit dwellings within the structure. In no case shall less than one ADU be allowed.

10.52.080 Development Standards
An ADU shall comply with the with the following development standards :

A. Setbacks. ADUs shall comply with the following setback requirements:
42 1. Attached Unit. An attached ADU shall be subject to the same front setback requirement applicable to the primary dwelling, unless it precludes development of an ADU that is at least 800 square feet, at least 16 feet in height with four-foot side and rear yard setbacks and complies with all other development standards of this Chapter or State law. The interior side, street side, and rear setbacks shall be a minimum of four feet. No rea r, street side, or interior side setback is required for an accessory dwelling unit that is located fully within an existing single-unit dwelling, provided a separate exterior access is provided for the ADU.

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5. Square footage is measured from the exterior walls at the building envelope, excluding any garage area or unenclosed covered porch areas. For the purposes of measurement, all attached and/or interior storage areas, mezzanines, lofts, attics (except those less than seven feet in height accessed by a crawlspace and/or other code compliant access), and similar uses shall be counted in the total square footage.

C. Height. ADU height shall be measured in accordance with Section 10.30.030 (Height Measurements and Exceptions). ADUs are limited to a maximum height of 18 feet, except as established below:

1. Detached Units Located Adjacent to Transit Services. If a detached accessory dwelling is located within a half-mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor, as defined in Article 8 (Definitions), the unit is limited to a maximum height of 18 feet, and may be up to two feet taller, for a maximum of 20 feet, if necessary to match the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit.

2. Detached Units on Multi-Unit Residential Dwelling Parcels. If a detached accessory dwelling is located on a parcel with a multi-story, multi-unit dwelling structure, the detached accessory dwelling unit is limited to a maximum height of 18 feet.

3. ADUs Above Detached Garages. An accessory dwelling unit located above a detached garage is limited to a maximum height of 25 feet.

4. Attached Units. An accessory dwelling attached to the primary dwelling is limited to the height allowed in the underlying zoning district.

D. Parking. One off-street parking space is required for an ADU in addition to that required for the main dwelling, except as established below.
44 1. No off-street parking shall be required if any of the following circumstances exist:

2. The ADU is located within one-half mile of public transit as defined in Article 8 (Definitions).

3. The ADU is located on a property with a Historic Overlay zone.

4. The ADU is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure.

5. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the ADU .

6. Where there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the ADU .

7. To qualify for an exception, the applicant must provide supporting evidence, such as a map illustrating the loca~ion of the accessory dwelling unit and its proximity to public transit or car share vehicle or on a lot with an Historic Overlay zone, or proof of local parking permit requirements.

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F. The deed restriction shall be enforceable by the City. Failure of the property owner to comply with the deed restriction may result in legal action against the property owner, and the City is authorized to obtain any remedy available to it at law or equity, including, but not limited to, obtaining an injunction enjoining the use of the ADU in violation of the recorded restrictions or abatement of the illegal unit.
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Chapter 10.54 Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)

10.54.010 Purpose
A. Purpose. The provisions of this Section are intended to set standards, in compliance with Government Code Section 66310 et seq., for the development of junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) to increase the supply of smaller and affordable housing while ensuring that they remain compatible with the existing neighborhood. It is not the intent of this ordinance to override lawful use restrictions as set forth in Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions.

B. Intent. The regulations in this Chapter are intended to:

1. Implement the provisions of the General Plan Housing Element;

2. Assure compliance with California Government Code and other relevant housing legislation;

3. Encourage the development of JADUs;

4. Streamline and minimize governmental constraints on residential development; and

5. Minimize potential adverse impacts on the public health, safety, and general welfare that may be associated with JADUs.

10.54.020 Applicability
Except as otherwise provided by this Section or State law, JADUs shall be ministerially permitted only where allowed in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).

10.54.030 Application
A. Ministerial Approval. An application for a JADU that complies with all applicable requirements of this Chapter and State law shall be approved ministerially through the Building Permit process. A Building Permit application for a JADU on a parcel with an existing single-unit dwelling shall be acted upon within 60 days of the Building Permit application being complete.

B. Failure to Act. If the City has not acted upon the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.

10.54.070 Development Standards
A JADU shall comply with the with the following development standards:

A. Minimum Living Area. The minimum size of a JADU shall be 150 square feet of living area.

B. Maximum Living Area. A JADU shall not exceed 500 square feet in living area.

C. Kitchen. The JADU shall contain an efficiency kitchen. The efficiency kitchen shall be removed when the JADU use ceases.

D. Sanitation. A JADU may include a full bathroom, or the occupants of the JADU may share the bathroom facilities within the remainder of the single-unit dwelling. If the bathroom facility is shared, an interior entry into the main living area of the single-unit dwelling shall be provided.

E. Entrance. The JADU shall include an exterior entrance separate from the main entrance to the existing or proposed single-family dwelling. If a bathroom facility is not shared with the singleunit dwelling, the junior accessory dwelling may, but is not required to, include an interior entry into the main living area, which may include a second interior doorway for sound attenuation.

F. Parking. Off-street parking shall not be required for a junior accessory dwelling unit.

10.54.080 Deed Restriction
Before issuance of a Building Permit for a junior accessory dwelling unit, a deed restriction shall be recorded against the title of the property in the County Recorder's office and a copy filed with the Community Development Director. The deed restriction shall run with the land and bind all future owners.

The form of the deed restriction shall be provided by the Director and shall provide that:
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1. The JADU shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling associated with the JADU.

2. The JADU is restricted to the approved size and to other attributes allowed by this Chapter.

3. Owner-occupancy in the primary dwelling unit or the newly created JADU shall be required.

4. A prohibit ion on short-term rentals and rental terms shorter than 30 days.

5. An acknowledgement that water pressure may change if the JADU is using or is proposed to be using the same water connection as primary dwelling.

6. An acknowledgement that additional nonpermeable surfaces may affect the water drainage pattern on the parcel.

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Chapter 10.56 Multi-Unit Dwelling Design Standards
Chapter 10.56 Multi-Unit Dwelling Design Standards

10.56.010 Purpose and Intent
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to provide architectural and site design standards for multi-unit dwell ing residential development projects (referred to as " projects" or the " project").

B. Intent. It is the intent of these standards to provide applicants and property owners a clear understanding of the City's expectations for development, and further the goals, policies, and actions of the General Plan, which encourage high quality design and streamlining of housing development.

10.56.020 Applicability
A. General. The standards contained in this Chapter are written as requirements, rather than guidelines; therefore, all qualifying multi-unit dwelling residential projects applying for streamlined approval in accordance with Subsection B (Applicability), below, shall comply with each standard contained in this Chapter. Proposed projects shall also comply with all applicable development requirements in the Reedley City Code, including but not limited to Building Permit requirements, Zoning Code requirements, Grading Permit requirements, and development standards such as height, setbacks, floor area ratio.

B. Applicability. The standards established in this Chapter shall apply to the following projects:
54 1. Eligible Streamlined Approval Projects. A project that qualifies for streamlined approval in compliance with Government Code Section 65913.4.

2. Multi-Unit Residential Structure. Any residential structure containing two or more attached residential dwelling units, each of which is for the occupancy by one or more persons, including duplexes, triplexes, fourplexes, apartments, condominiums, and townhouses.

3. Mixed-Use. A structure consisting of residential and non-residential uses (i.e., commercial retail, retail service, office, civic, institutional) with at least two-thirds of the square footage designated for residential use, transitional housing, or supportive housing.

Chapter 10.56 Multi-Unit Dwelling Design Standards
56 1. Parking Requirement. Projects shall provide a minimum of one parking space per unit, unless the development falls within any of the categories described below and in Government Code Section 65913.4(e)(1). All other projects shall provide the minimum number of parking spaces required by Chapter 10.38 (Parking and Loading). a. The development is located within one-half mile of public transit. b. The development is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district.
c. When on-street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupants of the development.
d. When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the development.

2. Parking Areas Adjacent to Residential Structures. Parking areas adjacent to residential structures shall be separated by a walkway a minimum of four feet in width, exclusive of a parking space overhang. See Figure 10.56-1 (Example Parking Area).

3. Parking Space Location. Parking spaces shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from any curb cut entering the parcel to provide adequate ingress/egress. The distance shall be measured from the property line to the first parking space. See Figure 10.56-1 (Example Parking Area).

Figure 10.56-1
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G. Open Space. Projects shall provide either private open space or common open space with outdoor amenities in compliance with the following open space standards. Eligible projects are not required to provide both private open space and common open space with outdoor amenities, unless otherwise proposed by the applicant.
58 1. Private Open Space. A project which includes private open space shall provide private open space for all dwelling units in compliance with the following:
a. Private open space shall be provided in the form of a private yard, porch, balcony, roof garden, or patio.
b. Private open space shall be contiguous to the dwelling unit it serves. c. Private open space located at ground level shall be a minimum of 120 square feet in area with a minimum dimension of 10 feet in width and depth. d. Private open space located above ground level shall be a minimum of 60 square feet in area with a minimum dimension of six feet in width and depth.

2. Common Open Space with Outdoor Amenities. A project which includes common open space shall provide common open space with outdoor amenities for all dwelling units in compliance with Table 10.56-A (Outdoor Amenities) and the following:
a. Projects shall provide common outdoor open space with outdoor amenities in accordance with this Subsection. This is achieved through the implementation of passive or active amenities. Applicants shall provide passive amenities or active amenities but do not need to provide both unless otherwise proposed. Required amenity areas may be combined into a single area if the minimum requirements for each amenity area are met within the combined area. i. Passive Amenities. Passive amenities include community gardens, outdoor gathering/seating area, picnic/barbeque area, pet area/dog park, or courtyard/ plaza. Each passive amenity area shall include a minimum seating capacity of one for each 10 units and at least one of the following: trellis, gas fire pit, BBQ, or picnic table. ii. Active Amenities. Active recreation amenities include playgrounds, tot lots, sport court or field, outdoor fitness area, swimming pool, exercise structure or complex, clubhouse with associated kitchen, recreation hall, or community room.
b. Common outdoor open space shall be unobstructed, accessible to all residents of the structure it serves, and shall have no dimension less than 10 feet in any direction.

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Chapter 10.58
Research and Development Activities Requiring Biosafety Levels 2-3 Containment Research and Development Activities
Requiring Biosafety Levels 2-3 Containment

10.58.010 Purpose and Intent
It is the purpose and intent of this Chapter to regulate research and development activities requiring Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment in order to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the City of Reedley and to ensure that all research and development activities shall operate in accordance with the regulations of the Reedley Municipal Code, conditions of approval, the laws and regulations of Fresno County, the laws and regulations of the State of California, and the laws and regulations of the Federal government. Biosafety Level 4 shall not be permitted within the City of Reedley. It is also the purpose of this Chapter to establish regulations necessary for biological research activities requiring Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment, except such activities regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA).

10.58.020 Applicability
This section shall apply to research and development activities that require Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment as defined by the most recent version of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Institutes of Health - Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories manual, except such activities regulated under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CLIA).

Biosafety Level 4 shall not be permitted within the City of Reedley. The section applies to facilities that handle biological agents derived from the human body or other infectious material for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of, human beings. If there is ambiguity on the applicability of this section, the Director shall determine such application and use to be applicable to this section. Activities shall include but not be limited to the following:

A. Warehousing and storage of biological agents that require Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment; B. Medical and or pharmaceutical research using biological agents that require Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment;
C. Manufacturing and production using biological agents that require Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment;
D. Chemical research, development, and or production using biological agents that require Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment;
62 Chapter 10.58 Research and Development Activities Requiring Biosafety Levels 2-3 Containment B. Application. In addition to submittal requirements for a conditional use permit application, the applicant shall provide the following information:
64 1. Type of facility;

2. Activities to occur onsite of the facility;

3. Full and complete list of biological agents that require Biosafety Levels 2-3 containment;

4. Full and complete list of flammable agents and the proximity to biological agents;

5. Full and complete description of handling procedures and prohibited practices that may increase the likelihood for exposure to infectious agents;

6. Identification and description of effective and appropriate personal protective equipment to be used to minimize exposure to infectious or potentially infectious germs, chemicals, biological agents, laboratory aerosols, diseases, or any and all items which may potentially pose a danger to the public;

7. Floor plan showing location and placement of personal protective equipment, safety signage, fire hose(s), sprinklers and or fire suppression system(s), emergency exits, and placement of gate and or wall mounted lock box(es);

8. Full and complete effective decontamination and disinfection procedures for laboratory surfaces and equipment;

9. Containment plan for biological agents;

10. Care plan for any and all animals stored on- or offsite;

11. A list of all job classifications;

12. Commit to hold quarterly neighborhood meetings with owners and tenants of real property within 2,500 feet of the affected property to report out any and all safety incidents, the implementation of current and or new safety protocols, and listening to concerns from the public. Meeting summaries shall be posted to the company's website.

Failure to hold quarterly neighborhood meetings shall result in revocation of the conditional use permit application approval and business license; and

13. A Waste Management Plan which shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
a. Required training plan for onsite and offsite personnel and contractors; b. Collection schedule;
c. Waste containment protocols;
d. Treatment measures for waste accumulated onsite prior to waste removal; and Chapter 10.58 Research and Development Activities Requiring Biosafety Levels 2-3 Containment B. The Fire Chief or their designee shall make a recommendation to the Community Development Director, prior to the Planning Commission's consideration of the conditional use permit application, for the inclusion of safety measures for each application based upon the information provided in the application submittal. Recommended safety measures shall be determined on a case-by-case basis upon review by the Fire Chief or their designee. The applicant shall be required to implement recommendation(s).
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Chapter 10.60 Smoke Shop and Tobacco Store

10.60.010 Conditional Use Permit Required
There shall be no City of Reedley Business License issued for any new smoke shop and/or tobacco store wishing to establish business in the City without a Conditional Use Permit processed and approved in compliance with Chapter 10.100 (Conditional Use Permit).

10.60.020 Concentration of Establishments
Existing smoke shops and/or tobacco stores sha ll not be allowed to relocate to a site that would create an over-concentration in one area. Over concentration shall be presumed to apply when a relocating smoke shop and/or tobacco store is sought to be opened within 1,000-feet of the property boundary of a currently permitted and operating smoke shop and/or tobacco store.

10.60.030 Proximity to Sensitive Uses
Existing Smoke Shops and/or Tobacco Stores shall not be permitted to relocate and seek to be opened within 1,000-feet of the property boundary of a Sensitive Use. "Sensitive Uses" shall be defined as "religious institution, school, regularly established boys' club or girls' club or publ ic building regularly frequented by children, public park, public trail or public building; or within six hundred feet of any residential zone."

10.60.040 Glazing and Window Transparency
The windows of the business shall not be transparently visible and unobstructed.

10.60.050 Neighborhood Meetings
Prior to the submission of a Conditional Use Permit appl ication, the applicant shall have a neighborhood meeting, providing notice of said meeting to property owners, business owners, and tenants within 2,000 feet of the proposed business. The Community Development Department shall be invited to attend said neighborhood meeting. Proof of said neighborhood meeting shall be provided to the Community Development Department in order for the application to be reviewed for completeness. 68 Title 10 - Zoning Code
Article 5 - Nonconformities

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CHAPTER 10.70 GENERAL NONCONFORMING PROVISIONS .. ..... ..... .. ... ......... .. .... ............... ..... .. .... 2

10.70.010 Purpose and Intent .... ....... ... .. .... ... .. ... ................................................. ...... .. ........................ ....... 2

10.70.020 Establishment of Nonconforming Uses and Structures ....... .... ..... ................................. .. .... .. ... 2

10.70.030 Continuation and Maintenance ........ ... ............................................. ......... .............. .............. ... 3

10.70.040 Legal Substandard Pa rcels ..... ........................ .. ... .......... ... .. ...... .... ... .. .. ...... .. ... ... .................. ....... 3 CHAPTER 10.72 NONCONFORMING PARCELS .... .. .... ... .... ... ... .. ............. .... .............. .. ... .... ...... .. .. .... 6

10.72.010 Continuation of Legal Nonconforming Pa rce ls ..... .. .................. ................... ... ........................... 6

10.72.020 Modification of Legal Nonconforming Parcels ............................ ................ ...... ...... ....... .. .... ... .. 6 CHAPTER 10.74 NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES ........... ... ....... ...... ... .. ............. ....... .. ............. ...... 8

10. 74.010 Continuation of Lega l Nonconforming St ructu res ........................................... .............. .. .. ... .. .. 8 CHAPTER 10. 76 NONCONFORMING USES ..... .................. .. ..................... ............. ... .... ..... .... ........ 12

10.76.010 Continuation of Lega l Nonconformi ng Uses .. .. ........................ .......................... ..................... 12 CHAPTER 10.78 ABATEMENT/EXTENSION OF NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES .. ..... ... ............... 14

10.78.010 Purpose and Intent ..... .. ................ .... ...... ...... .. .. .. ...... ........ ... ...... ..................... ...... .. ... .............. 14

10.78.020 Applicability and Permit Applications .. ...... ..... ............. ..... ............ .... ...... ........................ ........ 14

10.78.030 Required Findings .. ....... .. .. ... ..... ..... ...... ...... ..................... .. ............................. .......................... 14 Chapter 10. 70
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10. 70.030 Continuation and Maintenance
Chapter 10. 70
A. A use lawfully occupying a structure or a parcel on the date this Zoning Code became effective, or amendments thereto, which does not conform with the use regulations for the zoning district in which the use is located shall be deemed to be a nonconforming use and may be continued, except as otherwise provided in this section.

B. A structure lawfully occupying a parcel on the date this Zoning Code became effective, or of amendments thereto, which does not conform with the standards of coverage, front setback, side setbacks, rear setback, or distances between structures prescribed in the regulations for the zoning district in which the structure is located, shall be deemed to be a nonconforming structure and may be used and maintained except as otherwise provided in this section.

C. Routine maintenance and repairs may be made to a structure or parcel with a nonconforming use or on a nonconforming structure.

10.70.040 Legal Substandard Parcels
A. Legal Substandard Parcels. The following parcels shall be excluded from the minimum parcel area requirements, referred to as "legal substandard parcels":

1. Any parcel having an area, frontage, width or depth, less than the minimum prescribed for the district in which the site is located, which is shown on a duly approved and recorded subdivision map, or for which a deed or valid contract of sale was of record prior to the adoption of this title, and which had a legal area, frontage, width and depth at the time that the subdivision map, deed or contract of sale was recorded;

2. Any parcel of record in any area thus far or hereafter annexed to the city, of record as of the time of such annexation, and which was not in violation of any area requirement of any county ordinance on zoning or subdivisions, in effect at the time of such annexation; or

3. Certain parcels mentioned in Paragraphs 1 and 2, above, relating to the effect of eminent domain.

B. No parcel with common side parcel lines with another parcel under common ownership shall be deemed to be a legal substandard parcel within the exception of the minimum parcel area requirements .
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b. The alterations are only undertaken to the minimum extent necessary to maintain a safe structure;
c. The existing exterior wall elements or principal support structure remain in place at all times and provide necessary structural support to the structure upon completion of the alterations; and
d. No new floor area is added.

2. The existing structure is residential and is altered in accordance with all of the following criteria :
a. The alterations only involve the replacement of the footings, cripple walls, stem walls, or similar structural components between the structure's footings and the finished floor of the first story; and
b. The existing first story exterior wall elements remain in place at all times and provide necessary structural support to the structure upon completion of the alteration.
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10.84.070 Appeals ........................................... ... ............... .. ....................... ..... ... ... .... ... ....... .. ................... 11

10.84.080 Modification ................ .................................. ...... ............................... ........... ... .. ..... ... .... ... ...... 11

10.84.090 Termination of Home Occupation ................................... ......... ..... ...... ........ .... ....................... . 11

10.84.100 Violation and Revocation ................................... .... .... .... ... ..... .............. .. ..... ..... ....................... 11 CHAPTER 10.86 DIRECTOR'S DETERMINATION ....................................................... .......... ......... .... . 14

10.86.010 Application ... .............. ... ..... ..................................... ....... ....... ...... ..... .... .... ..... .... ......... .............. 14 CHAPTER 10.88 ADMINISTRATIVE REVIEW APPLICATION .............................................................. 16

10.88.010 Purpose ... .. ........ .... ...... ......... ..... ........ ............................................. .......... .............................. .. 16

10.88.020 Applicability ....... .......................... .. .... ... ........................................................................ .... ....... 16

10.88.030 Application Filing ..... .. ....................................... .......... .......................... ................................... 16

10.88.040 Findings and Decision ..... ........ .................................... ............................................................. 16

10.88.050 Appeals ...... ......................... ................................. ............................... ..................................... 17

10.88.060 Building Permit .. .................................... .... ............................................................ .. .... ......... ... 17

10.88.070 Violation and Revocation .. ......................... .... ...... ................. ...................................... .... .. ...... 18 CHAPTER 10.90 REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION ................................. ........................................ 20

10.90.010 Purpose ........ ....... ... ... .. .. ...... ...... .. ..................... ... .. .. .. .... ..... .... .................................................. 20

10.90.020 Applicability ....... ... ..... .......................... ................................................................ .................... 20

10.90.030 Application Filing, Processing, and Review .......................... .................... .... .. .... ..................... 21

10.90.040 Findings and Decision .... ...... .... ........................... ........................ .... ... ... .... .... ........................... 21

10.90.050 Conditions of Approval ................................................................... .... ............................ ... ...... 22 CHAPTER 10.92 SETBACK EXCHANGE .............................................................................................. 24

10.92.010 Purpose ................................ ....................... .. ... ....... .......................... ........................ .... ...... ... .. 24

10.92.020 Applicability .... ..... ...... ....... ................... ............. ... ...... .... ...... .. ..... ............................................. 24

10.92.030 Review Authority ........ .................... .... .. .. .......... ..... .. .................................... ..... ........ ...... ......... 24

10.92.040 General Standards ......... .. .. ........................................................................ ..... ... ...................... 24

10.92.050 Processing, Filing, and Review ................................................................................ ..... ... ...... .. . 25

10.92.060 Findings ................ ........ ..... .... ... ... .... ............................................................... ................ ..... .... 25 CHAPTER 10.94 MINOR DEVIATION .................................................... .. .......................................... 28 ii
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10.100.040 Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures ................................. .......... ..... ...... .. ............ ............. 44

10.100.050 Findings and Decision ............................... ....... ................ ...... ...... ......... ........ ..... ...................... 45

10.100.060 Conditions of Approva l ..... .... ...... ........................... ....... ...... .......................... .......... ........ ..... .... 46

10.100.070 Building Permit .. ....... ... ... ................................. ............. .... ............. ......... .... .... ....... ... .... ... ........ 46

10.100.080 Lapse of Conditional Use Permit and Renewals .... .. .................................................... ............ 46

10.100.090 Time Limit for Development .............................. .. ..... ............... ............ ......... .......................... 46

10.100.100 Suspension and Revocation ...... ............ ................................. .. ... .... .............................. ........... 47

10.100.110 New Application ........................ ...... ..................................... ...... .. .......... .......... .. ........... .......... 47

10.100.120 Cond itional Use Permit to Run with the Land ........ ................................................................. 47

10.100.130 Minor Revisions ....... ..... ............... ........................................................................................... . 48

10.100.140 Site Plan Review ..... .......... .... ..... ................................. ... ................................... ...... ....... ..... ..... 48

10.100.150 Appeals and Action of City Council .......................................................................................... 48 CHAPTER 10.102 VARIANCES .......................................................................... .................................. .... .. 52

10.102.010 Purpose ....................... ............................................................ ... ..... ............ ....... ...................... 52

10.102.020 Review Authority .................. ............ ....... ... ..... ... .... ............................................................. .... 52

10.102.030 Application Fil ing .... ....................... .. ...... ... ....... .................................................... .................... 52

10.102.040 Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures ........ ......................................................................... 53

10.102.050 Findings and Decision ........................... ......... ....................................... ................................... 53

10.102.060 Appeals and Action of City Council ........................................... ........ ....................................... 54

10.102.070 Lapse of Variance ....................... .... ..................................................................... .................... 55

10.102.080 Revocation ............... ........................... .. .............. .... .... ....... .. ............................. .. ................... .. 55

10.102.090 New Appl ication .. .. ... ........ ... ............. ...... ...... ..... .... .... ..... ..... ........ ...... .......................... ............ 55 CHAPTER 10.104 SPECIFIC PLANS ............................................................... .. ..................................... 57

10.104.010 Purpose ............................... ....... .... .... ........ .................. .... ...... .......................................... .. ..... . 57

10.104.020 Applicabil ity ...... .............................................. .. .... ...................... ........................ .... .. .. ...... .. ..... 57

10.104.030 Procedure ................................................ .. ..... ... ........................ ..... .. ... ........... ......................... 57 CHAPTER 10.106 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ........................................................... .............................. 60

10.106.010 Purpose ....... ............................. ................... ............... .. .......................................... .. .... ............ 60 iv
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Chapter 10.80 General Provisions
Chapter 10.80 General Provisions

10.80.010 Purpose
This Article establishes the overall structure for the application, processing, review, and action on ministerial and discretionary perm it applications and identifies and describes those permits and other approvals required by this Zoning Code.

10.80.020 Multiple Permit Applications
A. Concurrent Filing. An applicant for a development project that requires the fi ling of more than one application (e.g., Site Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit, Tentative Map), shall file all related applications concurrently, together with all application fees, unless these requirements are wa ived by the Director.

B. An application that involves both ministerial and discretionary approvals shall be processed concurrently starting with the discretionary review type required for the project. The ministerial application shall only be processed until after the discretionary application has been approved and the applicable appeal period has passed.

10.80.030 Additional Permits May Be Required
An appl icant shall obtain al l necessary permits before starting work or establishing a new land use. Nothing in this Zoning Code shall el iminate the need to obtain any permits required by:

A. Any other Reedley City Code provisions, including Bui lding, Grading, Fire, or other construction permits, or subd ivision approval as required by Title 11 (Subdivision Regulations); or B. Any applicable County, regiona l, State, or Federal regulation s. 2 Chapter 10.82 Zone Clearance
Chapter 10.82 Zone Clearance

10.82.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish procedures for conducting a Zone Clea ran ce to verify that new or expanded uses or structures comply with all the applicable requirements of this Code and with any applicable policies or standards of the General Plan and any operative plans.

10.82.020 Applicability
A. Establishment of Allowed Land Uses. A Zone Clearance is required to confirm the establishment of a new land use is allowed as a matter of right and that no Conditional Use Perm it or other entitlements are required prior to securing a Business License and commencing operations.

B. When Required. A Zone Clearance shal l be requ ired for:

1. A Zone Clearance shall be required for the development of a single-unit dwelling residence, with or without an accessory dwelling unit(s) and/or jun ior accessory dwell ing unit.

2. A Zone Clearance sha ll be required for the development of a two-un it dwelling residence, with or without an accessory dwelling unit(s) and/or junior accessory dwelling unit.

3. A Zone Clearance shall be required to confirm the construction of such a structure is allowed as a matter of right and that such a project is compliant with, and without any deviations from, all applicable development standa rds of the zone district prior to securing a Building Permit. If a proposed project or land use does not meet the threshold for a Zone Clearance, it shall be requ ired to secure the app licable entitlement application(s) needed for approval.

4. A Zone Clearance shall be required for all Home Occupations and Short-Term Renta ls prior to the issuance of a Business Li cense.

10.82.030 Review Authority
If the Community Development Director determines that the proposed land use or structure is allowed as a matter of right by this Code and conforms to all the applicable development and operational standards, the Director shall issue a Zone Clearance.
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Chapter 10.84 Home Occupation Standards and Permit

10.84.010 Purpose
The intent of this Chapter is to establish a procedure for the conduct of an art or profession, the offering of a service or the conduct of a business, or the handicraft manufacture of products within a residential dwelling, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the structure for dwelling purposes and which does not change the character thereof, in compl iance with the regulations prescribed in this Chapter.

10.84.020 Review Authority
The Community Development Director or their designee shall review the Home Occupation Permit application and approve, approve with conditions, or deny the permit based on the criteria for home occupations established in this Chapter.

10.84.030 Application Processing Procedures
A complete application for a Home Occupation Permit that fully complies with this Chapter shall be filed, processed, and acted upon as specified in Chapter 10.82 (Zone Clearance).

10.84.040 Prohibited Home Occupations.

The following specific businesses are not permitted as home occupations:

A. Adult-oriented business as defined in Title 3 Chapter 12; B. Ambulance services;
C. Anima l boarding and or pet grooming services that are not mobile; D. Automotive/vehicle repair that is not mobile;
E. Automotive/vehicle sales where vehicles are parked at the residence; F. Barber, beauty, nail sa lon s that are not mobile;
G. Businesses that involve hazardous materials or chemicals outside typical home or hobby use, as deemed so by the Community Development Department and subject to appeal to the Planning Commission;
H. Large scale carpentry and cabinet-making;
I. Firearms manufacturing and or repairs of any kind;
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A. A home occupation within a dwelling unit shall be clearly incidental to the use of the structure as a dwelling.

B. The existence of a home occupation shall not be apparent beyond the boundaries of the site.

C. The building shall maintain the appearance of a single-unit dwelling at all times. Window displays of products produced on the premises shall not be allowed.

D. There shall be no storage of equipment or supplies outside of any accessory structure(s), garage(s), or dwelling unit, provided that any required off street parking space is maintained.

E. The sale of goods shall be limited to the products of the home occupation, and no other merchandise or goods shall be sold, kept, or displayed for the purpose of sale on the premises.

F. A home occupation may involve the performance of business and professional services in which goods, wares and merchandise are not commercially created, sold, or exchanged.

G. A home occupation shall not involve the performance of any repair services on the premises.

H. A home occupation shall not involve the use of any material or mechanical equipment not recognized as being part of normal household or hobby uses, as deemed so by the Community Development Department and subject to appeal to the Planning Commission .

I. No motor power other than electrically operated motors shall be used in connection with a home occupation.

J. A home occupation shall not create any radio or television interference or noise audible beyond the walls of the dwelling.

K. Not more than three vehicles used in connection with the home occupation shall be kept on the property.

L. The number of persons (including customers and employees) who must travel to the site of the home occupation shall not exceed eight persons per day.

M. A business license shall be obtained for the home occupation and maintained at all times during its operation.

10.84.060 Conditions of Approval
The development and operational standards established in this Chapter shall serve as conditions which shall be met by the applicant. Additional requirements or conditions may be added as deemed necessary by the Community Development Director to maintain the integrity of the residential neighborhood in which the home occupation is proposed.
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Chapter 10.86 Director's Determination

10.86.010 Application
Should there be a confl ict in this Title, an appli cant may petition the Community Development Director to make an appealable determination.

A. Application. The applicant shall provide a detailed operational statement that, at a minimum, provides:

1. A clear definition of the use and a thorough explanation that outlines how the proposed use differs from other uses already identified in the Code.

2. A minimum of three examples how other communities administer the applicable section(s) of the Code section that is in question.

3. A minimum of three local examples, including photographs of how the proposed project or use fits into si milar neighborhoods.

B. Required Findings. In curing a conflict within the zoning code, the Review Authority shall first make the following find ing that all of the following conditions exist:

1. The proposed project will not cause substantial injury to the value of the property in neighborhoods or districts within which it is likely to be located; and,

2. The subject use will be so controlled that the public health, safety, and general welfare will be protected.

3. The proposed project is cons istent with the General Plan .

C. The Director shall post determinations on the City's website within 24-hours of making a determination.

D. The Director's Discretion is appealable to the Planning Commission in accordance with Section

10.88.050 (Appeals).
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Chapter 10.88 Administrative Review Application

10.88.010 Purpose
This Chapter establishes the procedures for approval of land uses, including temporary land uses, by an administrative act where findings can be made that such land use complies with the intent and provisions of the zoning district regulation s and other applicable regulations of this Title. The provisions of this Chapter recognize the impractical ity of listing certain uses as categorically possessing the characteristics of those uses listed under either the allowed uses or conditional uses sections of the various zoning districts provided in this Title.

10.88.020 Applicability
A. Except as provided in this Chapter, the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to all land uses subject to administrative approval.

B. Any land use subject to administrative approval shall be considered as if it were an allowed land use in the zoning district where listed unless otherwise found to require modifications under the review procedures provided in this Chapter.

10.88.030 Application Filing
A. An application for administrative approval shall be subm itted to the Community Development Director. Th e application shall include a statement of the land use proposed and a site plan prepared in substantial compliance with Chapter 10.96 (Site Plan Review). The application sha ll be accompanied by a fee in accordance with the City's Master Fee Schedule.

B. The Community Development Director shall review the proposed land use and shall make a written statement approving or approving with conditions, the proposed land use, together with their findings, within 45 calendar days (exclud ing City-recognized holidays) of the filing of the application.

C. In approving the land use, the Community Development Director shall impose any applicable cond itions and requirements listed under this Article.

10.88.040 Findings and Decision
A. Findings. The Community Development Director shall approve or conditionally approve an application for administrative approval, if, based on the application and evidence submitted, they are able to make the following findings :
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10.88.070 Violation and Revocation
A. Upon violation of any appl icable provisions of this Chapter, or, if granted subject to a condition or conditions, upon fai lure to comply with the condition(s), an administrative review permit shall be suspended.

B. Notice of such suspension and of the City's intent to revoke the approved administrative review permit shall be sent by the Community Development Director immediately to the owner of the subject premises and to the person or persons responsible for noncompliance as determined by the Director.

C. Within 45 calendar days (excluding City-recogni zed holidays) of the suspension, after notice to the owner and to those deemed responsible for noncompliance, the Community Development Director shall consider the suspension and revocation at a public hearing. If not satisfied that the regulation, general provision, or condition(s) are being complied with, the Director shall revoke the approved site plan or take such action as may be necessary to ensure compl iance with the regulation, general provision, or condition(s) within five calendar days after the public hearing.

D. A decision of the Community Development Director in compliance with thi s Chapter shall become final on the 11th calendar day (excluding City-recognized holidays) following the Director's action unless an Appeal is fi led with the Pl anning Commission in compliance with Section 27.88.050 (Appeals).
18 Chapter 10.90 Reasonable Accommodation
Chapter 10.90 Reasonable Accommodation

10.90.010 Purpose
This Chapter provides a procedure in which individuals with disabilities can request reasonable accommodation in rules, policies, practices, and procedures to ensure equal access to housing and facilitate the development of housing for individuals with disabilities . It is the intent of this Chapter to comply with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, the Federal Fair Housing Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) (referred to in this Chapter as the Acts) . A Reasonable Accommodation is typically an adjustment to physical design standards (e.g., setbacks, drive aisle dimensions, landscaping) to accommodate the placement of wheelchair ramps or other exterior modifications to a dwelling in response to the needs of people with disabilities.

10.90.020 Applicability
A. General. Reasonable accommodations provide individuals with disabilities or developers of housing for people with disabilities, flexibility in the appl ication of land use and zoning and building regulations, policies, practices, and procedures, or even waiving certain requirements, when it is necessary to eliminate barriers to housing opportunities.

B. Eligible Applicants. Eligible applicants include:

1. An individual with a disability is someone who has a physical or mental impairment that limits one or more major life activities; anyone who is regarded as having such impairment; or anyone with a record of such impairment.

2. The protections afforded people with disabilities under federal and state fair housing laws extend to those who are associated with them, including providers and developers of housing for people with disabilities.

C. Eligible Requests. A request for reasonable accommodation may be made by any individual with a disability, their representative, or a developer or provider of housing for individuals with disabilities, when the application of a land use, zoning or building regulation, policy, practice, or procedure acts as a barrier to fa ir housing opportunities. 20 Chapter 10.90 Reasonable Accommodation

2. An impairment of necessary or practical components required to achieve a program or activity's primary purpose or benefit; or

3. An alteration so far reaching that it would undermine the basic purpose of maintaining the character of the neighborhood.

10.90.050 Conditions of Approval
In approving a request for Reasonable Accommodation, the Community Development Director shall impose conditions of approval deemed reasonable and necessary to ensure the Reasonable Accommodation will comply with Section 10.90.030 (Findings and Decision) of this Chapter. 22 Chapter 10.92 Setback Exchange
Chapter 10.92 Setback Exchange

10.92.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide a process by which applicants can request a reduction or modification to the setback standards est ablished in this Title. It is the intent of this Chapter to provide flexibility in existing residential property development standards which would otherwise preclude development of single-unit or multi-unit res idential dwell ings .

10.92.020 Applicability
The standards and procedure established in this Chapter shall apply to all parcels where at least one residential dwelling already exists or is proposed. This Chapter shall not apply to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwellings in compliance with Chapter 10.52 (Accessory Dwelling Unit) and Chapter

10.54 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Units).

10.92.030 Review Authority
The Community Development Director is responsible for implementation of this Chapter through the processing of a setback exchange application. The Director is also responsible for evaluation, recommendation, and future revision of this Chapter.

10.92.040 General Standards
A. Front ya rds on residentially zoned parcels may be less t han the required setback, provided that a written request and site plan are submitted.

B. The reduction of any side yard or rear yard shall be prohibited.

C. The modified front yard setback shall not be less than the required interior side yard for the zone district where the site is located.

D. Applicant shall designate an area elsewhere on the parcel where no existing or proposed structures, outdoor pools, or hot t ubs shall be located or constructed .

E. A setback exchange, if granted, shall run with the land and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership.
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Chapter 10.94 Minor Deviation

10.94.010 Purpose
The purpose of the standards established in this Chapter is to promote economic development by creating flexibility in existing property development standards which would otherwise preclude adaptive reuse of existing structures and promote quality, clarity, and consistency in applying those standards, requirements, gu idelines, processing, and approval of such entitlement applications.

10.94.020 Review Authority
The Community Development Director is responsible for implementation of this Chapter through the processing of Minor Deviation application request. The Director is also responsible for evaluation, recommendation, and future revision of this Chapter.

10.94.030 Application Filing
A complete application for a Minor Deviation shall include the following.

A. Complete application;
B. Site plan drawing;
C. Provide a written and detailed explanation of site constraints which identify the property development standard and justify the granting of the Minor Deviation; and D. Submit the required appl ication fee in accordance with the cu rrent Master Fee Schedule.

10.94.040 Review Procedures
The following provisions and procedure shall apply to a request for a modification to an existing structure and/or property development standard of the property's zone district classification as established in this Title.

A. Applicants requesting a Minor Deviation shall subm it a complete application to the Community Development Director.

B. Applicants requesting a Minor Deviation may have that request processed independently of or concurrently with an entitlement application and/or Building Permit. 28 Chapter 10.94 Minor Deviation
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30 Chapter 10.96 Site Plan Review
Chapter 10.96 Site Plan Review

10.96.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to provide standards and procedures for the review of applicable development and land use applications to enable the Community Development Director to find a proposed development in compliance with the General Plan, Municipal Code, policies, and improvement standards of the City.

10.96.020 Applicability
A. Site plan review provisions of this Chapter sh all apply to the following:

1. All land uses within the RCO, UR, RM, PO, CC, CS, ML and MH zoning districts; and

2. Any land use subject to architectural design review by the provisions of Chapter 10.98 (Architectural Design Review) of thi s Title.

B. Site plan review provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to the following, as determined by the Community Development Director:

1. Single-unit dwellings;

2. Land uses related to single-unit dwellings; and

3. Accessory structures in all zoning districts.

10.96.030 Application Filing
A complete application shall be accompanied by a written narrative, operational statement, site plans, elevations, three-dimensional renderings, and other related materials necessary to show that the proposed development, alteration, or use of the site complies with all applicable provisions of this Title. The Community Development Director may require attachments of other written or graphic information, including, but not limited to, statements, numeric data, floor plans, and building cross sections, as a record of the proposal's conformity with the applicable regulations of this Title. The application shall be accompanied by a fee in compliance with the City's Master Fee Schedule. 32 Chapter 10.96 Site Plan Review

10.96.060 Conditions of Approval
The Community Development Director shall require conditions of approval necessary to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare. Such conditions may include consideration of the following:

A. Special setbacks, spaces, and buffers.

B. Fences and walls.

C. Surfacing of parking areas and provisions for surface water drainage subject to City specifications.

D. Street dedications and improvements, in compliance with Section 10.96.080 (Street Dedications and Improvements) of this Chapter, including service roads or alleys.

E. Regu lation of points of vehicular ingress and egress.

F. Regulation of signs, in compliance with the standards established in Chapter 10.40 (Sign Regulations) of this Title.

G. Requ iring maintenance of the grounds.

H. Requiring landscaping and maintenance thereof.

I. Regulation of noise, vibration, odors, and other similar characteristics.

J. Measures necessary to eliminate or to effect mitigation to acceptable levels of adverse environmental impacts.

K. Regu lation of time for certain land uses and activities to be conducted on the site.

L. Time period within which the proposed land use or activity shall be developed and/or ta ke place.

M. A bond, deposit of money, recorded lien secured by deed of trust or letter of credit for the completion of street improvements and other facilities or for the removal of such use within a specified period of time, to assure conformance with the intent and purposes established in this Title.

10.96.070 Findings and Decision
A. In acting on a proposed site plan, the Community Development Director shall make the following findings:
34 1. The site plan complies with all applicable provisions of this Title;

2. The site plan complies with the current and active General Plan and/or applicable Specific Plan;
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2. Dedicate all necessary rights-of-way to widen a traversing local or collector street to its ultimate width established by the City as the standard for such local or collector street.

3. Dedicate all necessary rights-of-way to widen an abutting or traversing arterial or major arterial street to the standards of width established by the City as the standard for such street.

4. Set back all facilities the required distance from ultimate property lines along a major arterial street as shown on any master, official or precise plan of streets and highways or by the General Plan.

5. Install curbs, gutters, sidewal ks, street signs, streetlights, and street trees along one side of an abutting, or along both sides of, a traversing local, collector, arterial, or major arterial street.

6. Install utilities and drainage facilities to the full extent of the service requirements generated by the development.

7. Grade and improve abutting local or collector streets from curb to centerline of the ultimate right of way.

8. Grade and improve traversing local or collector streets from curb to curb.

9. Grade and improve the parking lane and one traffic lane adjacent to the development, along an abutting arterial or major arterial street.

10. Grade and improve both parking lanes and the two outside traffic lanes of a traversing arterial or major arterial street.

B. Exception. Except as provided in Subsections C and D of this Section, all new roads shall be dedicated and improved in accordance with the requirements of Subsection A of this Section.

C. Where a frontage road is already provided and improved along a major arterial, arterial, collector, or local street in accordance with City standards, the curb, gutter, sidewalk, street sign, street lighting, grading, and paving requirements of Paragraphs A.5 and Paragraph A.10 of this Section pertaining to the arterial street shall not be required unless any part of the street is altered or reconstructed.

D. Where total access to or from an abutting or traversing major arterial street is prohibited as a condition of approval, the curb, gutter, sidewalks, street sign, streetl ight, grading, and paving requirements of Paragraph A.5 and Paragraph A.10 of this Section pertaining to major arterial streets shall not be required .
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10.96.120 Appeals
A. Appeal to Planning Commission. Site plan review decisions shall be appealed in compl iance with the following:

1. Within 10 calendar days (exclud ing City-recognized holidays) following the date of a decision by the Commun ity Development Director, the decision may be appealed in writing to the Plann ing Commission by the appl icant or any other interested party. An appeal shall be filed with the Community Development Department and accompanied by the fi li ng fee determined by the current Master Fee Schedule. The appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed that there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Community Development Director or wherein the decision is not supported by the evidence in the record.

2. The Community Development Director shall give notice to the applicant and to the appellant (if the appl icant is not the appellant) of the time the appeal will be considered by the Planning Commission .

3. Notice of Planning Commission Public Hearing. Notice of the publ ic hearing sha ll be given, at minimum, 10 ca lendar days (excluding City-recognized holidays) prior to the date of the hearing in accordance with the requirements of Government Code sections 65905 and 65091.

4. The Planning Comm ission shall hear the appeal at its next regular meeting within 45 calendar days (excluding City-recognized holidays) after the filing of the appeal. The Commission may affirm, modify, or reverse a decision of the Community Development Director based on the record and additional evidence submitted by the applicant or other interested party. If the decision is modified or reversed, the Comm ission shall make the applicable findings prerequisite to the approva l of a site plan as provided in Section

10.96.070 (Findings) of this Chapter. The decision of the Commission shall be final unless appealed to the City Council in compl iance with Subsection B (Appeal to City Council), below.

B. Appeal to City Council. A decision by the Planning Commission shall be appealed to the City Council in compliance with the following:
38 1. Within 10 ca lendar days (excluding City-recogn ized holidays) following the date of a decision of the Planning Commission on a site plan application, the decision may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or any other interested party. An appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk and accompanied by the filing fee determined by the current Master Fee Schedule. The appeal sha ll specifically state wherein it is cla imed that there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Comm ission or where its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record.

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D. A decision of the Community Development Director in compliance with this Chapter shall become final on the 11th calendar day (excluding City-recognized holidays) following the Director's action unless an Appeal is filed with the Plann ing Commission.

10.96.140 Approval to Run with the Land
A site plan approved pursuant to the provisions of this Chapter shall run with the land and shall continue to be valid upon a change of ownership of the site which was the subject of the site plan. 40 Chapter 10.98 Architectural Design Review
Chapter 10.98 Architectural Design Review

10.98.010 Reserved

10.98.020 Reserved

10.98.030 Reserved

10.98.040 Reserved
42 Chapter 10.100 Conditional Use Permit
Chapter 10.100 Conditional Use Permit

10.100.010 Purpose
In certain zoning districts, some land uses are allowed with the approval of a Conditional Use Permit. The unusual characteristics of conditional land uses require special consider~tion with respect to the objectives of this Title and their effects on surrounding properties. To achieve these purposes and provide additional flexibility of the land use regulations established in this Title, the Planning Commission is empowered to grant and deny applications for Conditional Use Permits and impose reasonable conditions to the approval of a Conditional Use Permit, subject to appeal of the Commission's decisions to the City Council.

10.100.020 Review Authority
The Planning Commission may approve a Conditional Use Permit for a conditional land use established in Article 2 (Zones, Allowable Uses, and Development Standards).

10.100.030 Application Filing
A complete application for a Conditional Use Permit shal l be subm itted to the Community Development Department and shall be accompanied by a written narrative, operational statement, site plans, elevations, three-dimensional renderings, and other related materials necessary to show that the proposed development, alteration, or use of the site complies with all applicable provisions of this Title. The Community Development Director may require attachments of other written or graphic information, including, but not limited to, statements, numeric data, floor plans, and building cross sections, as a record of the proposal's conformity with the applicable regulations of this Title . The application shall be accompanied by a fee in accordance with the City's Master Fee Sched ule.

10.100.040 Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures
A. Public Hearing and Notice. Notice of public hearing sha ll comply with the following:
44 1. Following acceptance of a Conditional Use Permit application as complete for filing pursuant to Government Code section 65943, the Planning Commission sha ll hold a public ~earing on said application .

2. Notice of the public hearing shall be given, at minimum, 10 ca lendar days (excluding Cityrecognized holidays) prior to the date of the hearing in accordance with the requirements of Government Code sections 65905 and 65091.

Chapter 10.100 Conditional Use Permit

10.100.060 Conditions of Approval
In approving a Conditional Use Perm it, the Planning Commission shall, in its resolution or attached to its resolution, state those conditions, dedications, or requirements of approval reasonably necessary to the use of the proposal to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare.

10.100.070 Building Permit
Before a Building Permit shall be issued for any building or structure proposed as part of the approved Conditional Use Permit application, the Community Development Director sha ll determine that the proposed structure(s) location, facilities, and improvements are in substantial conformance with the site plan and conditions approved by the Planning Commiss ion.

10.100.080 Lapse of Conditional Use Permit and Renewals A. A Conditional Use Permit shal l lapse and become void 36 months following the date on which the Conditional Use Permit became effective, unless one of the following occurs:

1. Prior to the expiration of 36 months, a Building Permit is issued by the Building Official and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion on the site which was the subject of the Conditional Use Permit application.

2. Prior to the expiration of 36 months, the proposed operation is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion on the site which was the subject of the Conditional Use Permit application.

B. Renewals. A Conditional Use Permit may be renewed for an additional 12 months, provided that the following requirements are met:

1. Prior to the expiration of the time period granted, an application for renewal of the Conditional Use Permit is filed with the Commun ity Development Director.

2. The Community Development Director shall grant or deny an application for renewal of a Conditional Use Permit.

10.100.090 Time Limit for Development
The Community Development Director may establish a greater time limit than that provided by Section

10.100.080 (Lapse of Conditional Use Permit and Renewals) within which the subject property and land use or any stage or phase thereof shall be commenced and completed. The time limits set by the Director shal l be based on the size, nature, and complexity of the proposed development. 46 Chapter 10.100 Conditional Use Permit

10.100.130 Minor Revisions
A Conditional Use Permit may be revised, provided that such revisions are minor, as determined by the Community Development Director. Application for minor revisions shall be made in writing to the Community Development Department. The Director may approve such revisions without public hearing, provided that the Director can determine that the revisions will not substantially change the intensity or character of the use as previously approved by the Planning Commission. The Director' s decision may be appealable to the Pl an ning Commission within 10 calendar days (excluding City-recognized holidays) after a decision is rend ered. A decision of the Community Development Director shall become fin al on the 11th calendar day (exc luding City-recognized holidays) following the Direct or's action unless an Appeal is filed with the Planning Commission .

10.100.140 Site Plan Review
Approval of a Conditional Use Permit under the provisions of this Chapter shal l comply with Chapter 10.96 (Site Plan Review) of this Article.

10.100.150 Appeals and Action of City Council
A. Appeal to City Council. A decision made by the Planning Com mission shall be appealed in compl iance with the following:

1. Within 10 calendar days (exclu ding City-recognized holidays) following the date of a decision of the Planni ng Commission on a Conditional Use Permit, the decision may be appealed to the City Coun cil by the appli cant, the Mayor, a member of the Council, or any other interested party. An appeal shall be in writing and must be timely filed with the City Clerk and accompany the filing fee in compl iance with the City's cu rrent Master Fee Schedule. The appeal sha ll state specifically wherein it is cla imed that there was an error or abuse of di scretion by the Commission or wherein its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record. Late appeals shall not be accepted by the City Clerk.

2. An appeal fi led by a member of the City Council sh all not be subject to sa id fee.

3. Th e City Clerk or their designee shall give notice of the public hearing in the manner described in Section 10.100.040 (Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures) of this Chapter.

B. Action of City Council. City Council action sha ll comply with the following. 48 Chapter 10.100 Conditional Use Permit
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50 Chapter 10.102 Variances
Chapter 10.102 Variances

10.102.010 Purpose
The purpose of this Chapter is to establish a procedure when the strict appli cation of this Title deprives such property of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity under identical zoning classification due to special circumstances of the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or su rroundings.

The power to grant Variances does not extend to use regulations, because the flexibility necessa ry to avoid results consistent with the objectives of this Title is provided by the conditional use, planned unit development, and amendment provisions of this title.

10.102.020 Review Authority
The Planning Commission is responsible for reviewing and granting Variances . The Planning Commiss ion may approve, approve with cond itions, or deny Variances to the standards established in t his Title pertain ing to fences and walls (i .e., height, type, material, location}, parcel areas, width, depth, coverage, front yard, rear yard, side yards, height of structures, distances between structures, off street parking facilities, and off-street loading facilities.

10.102.030 Application Filing
A complete application for a Variance sha ll be submitted to the Community Development Depa rtment and shall include the following information:

A. Name and address of applicant.

B. Statement that the applicant is the owner of the property or is the authorized agent of the owner or the plaintiff in an action of eminent domain to acquire the property involved.

C. Address or desc ription of property.

D. Statement of the precise nature of the Variance req uested and why approval is necessary under the purposes described in Section 10.102.010 (Purpose) of th is Chapter, together with any other information pertinent t o the find ings prerequisite to the granting of a Variance prescribed in Section 10.102.050 (Findings and Decision) of this Chapter. This information shall be included in a City-provided su pplemental questionnaire which shall be submitted along with a complet e application.
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1. Neither present nor anticipated future traffic volumes generated by the parcel's land use or the uses of parcels in the vicinity reasonably require strict or literal interpretation and enforcement ofthe specified regulation.

2. The granting of the Variance will not result in the parking or loading of vehicles on public streets in such a manner as to interfere with the free flow of traffic on the streets.

D. In approving a Variance, the Planning Commission shall add such conditions of approval as necessary to ensure the Variance adjustment shall not grant special privilege.

E. A Variance may be revocable, granted for a limited time period, or granted subject to such condition(s) as the authority (Planning Commission or City Council) that rendered a final decision of the Variance may prescribe.

F. A Variance shall become effective 10 calendar days (exclud ing City-recogn ized holidays) following the date the Variance was granted unless an appeal has been filed with the City Council.

10.102.060 Appeals and Action of City Council
A. Appeal to City Council. A decision made by the Planning Commission sha ll be appealed in compliance with the following:
54 1. Within 10 calendar days (excluding City-recognized holidays) following the date of a decision of the Planning Commission on a Variance application, the decision may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or any other interested party. A written appeal shall be filed with the City Clerk. Th e appeal shall state specifically wherein it is claimed that there was an error or abuse of discretion by the Commission or wherein its decision is not supported by the evidence in the record.

2. The appeal letter sha ll be accompanied by a fee established in the City of Reedley Master Fee Schedule. The City of Reedley shall be made exempt from the filing fee requirement.

3. The City Clerk or their designee shal l give notice to the applicant and to the appellant (if the applicant is not the appellant) and may give notice to any other interested party at the time when the appeal will be considered by the City Council.

4. Notice of the public hearing sha ll be given, at minimum, 10 calendar days (excluding Cityrecognized holidays) prior to the date of the hearing in accordance with the requirements of Government Code sections 65905 and 65091.

5. The Community Development Dire_ctor shall transm it to the City Clerk the Variance application and all other information filed therewith, the findings of the Pl anning Commission and their decision on the application for review and action.

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Chapter 10.106 Environmental Review

10.106.010 Purpose
A. The purpose of this Chapter is to comply with Public Resources Code, Section 21082 that mandates local agencies to establish criteria and procedures for the evaluation of projects and the preparation of environmental impact reports, and negative declarations. As part of the review to determine whether an application for a development project is complete, the Community Development Director sha ll conduct a preliminary assessment of potential environmental issues.

B. The purpose of this review is to help the City decide if the project is subject to environmental review and, if so, which issues may require analysis. An application subject to environment al review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) shall not be considered complete until the applicant has submitted all studies and other documentation the Commun ity Development Director has deemed necessary to make an environmental determination.

10.106.020 Applicability and CEQA References
A. Applicability. The California Environmental Quality Act {CEQA}, Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq., applies to development projects as may be determined by the City.

B. CEQA References. Any reference to "CEQA," includes Public Resources Code 21000 et. seq.

10.106.030 Review for Exemption.

If the Director determines that the application is subject to review under CEQA, within 30 calendar days (excluding City-recognized holidays) after determining that the application is complete, the Community Development Director shall determine if the project is exempt from environmental review in compliance with to State law, CEQA Guidelines, and all applicable City environmental guidelines adopted in compliance with CEQA.

A. If the Community Development Director has determined that a project is exempt from environmental review under CEQA, such determination shall be supported with necessary written findings and substantial evidence and included in any public notice required for the project. The notice shall include a citation to the applicable statute or CEQA Guideline section under which it is found to be exempt.

B. Following approval of a project that is exempt from CEQA review, the Director or the applicant may file a Notice of Exemption with the Fresno County Clerk. The applicant for a project shall be respon sible for any fees required to file such notice. 60 Chapter 11.106 Environmental Review
C. The project is within the scope of a Master EIR or other appropriate document aut horized by CEOA, no additional sign ificant environmental effect will result, and no add itional mitigation measures or alternatives may be requ ired; or
D. The proposed project will have, or may have, significant impact(s) and an EIR will be required .

10.106.070 Review Authority for the CEQA Finding
The Review Authority of the entitlement shall also have the authority to adopt the related CEOA finding.

For example, should the Director be the Review Authority, the Director shall also have the authority t o approve the related CEOA finding.

10.106.080 Appeals
Notwithstanding other provisions of this Code, the applicant or any aggrieved person may appeal the following environmental determinations made by non-elected, decision-making bodies of the City directly to City Council, unless the Council is the approving authority for t he project:

A. Determination that a project is or is not subject to environmental review.

B. Determ ination that a project is exempt from environmental review.

C. Approval of a Negative Declaration or Mitigated Negative Declaration.

D. Approval of a Finding of Conformity with the Master EIR.

E. Certification of a Final EIR.
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10.110.020 Initiation ..... ... .. ...... .. ..... ... .................. .. ........ ....... ........ ............... .......... .... ......... .... .. .... ............... 2

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10.112.010 Perm its, Certificates, and Licenses .......................... ... ...................................................... ...... ... 8

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B. Coordination with Other Applications. The Community Development Director may allow any necessary applications for amendments to zoning regulations or for approval of discretionary permits to be processed concurrently with the proposed Amendments.

C. Application Fees. The application shall be accompanied by a fee set by a resolution of the City Council in the Master Fee Schedule, sufficient to cover the cost of processing the application as prescribed in this Chapter.

10.110.040 Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures
A. Public Hearing Initiation. The Planning Commiss ion shall hold a public hearing on each application for a rezone or relief of a zoning district regulation, off-street parking or loading facilities requ irement, general provision, exception, or other provision of this Title initiated by a property owner or authorized agent, the City Manager (or thei r designee), the City Council, or the Planning Comm ission can bring a recommendation to the City Council.

B. Notice of Public Hearing. When an application is initiated for any amendment as described above in Section 10.110.040(A), the public shall be provided a notice of the hearing in compliance with State Law (Government Code Sections 65090-65094 and 66451.3 and Public Resources Code 21000 et seq.) and as required by this Chapter. Notice of a public hearing shall be given at least 10 days before the date of the public hearing:

1. Contents of Notice. Notices shall comply with the following standards:
a. Hearing Information. The date, time, place, and purpose of the hearing and the name of the hearing body; the phone number and street address of the Department where an interested person could call or visit to obtain additional information .
b. Project Information. The City's project case number (if the case is ass igned a number) assigned to the application; a general explanation of the matter to be considered; a general explanation of the purpose of the application; a general description, in text and/or by diagram, of the location of the property that is the su bject of the hearing.
c. Statement of Environmental Document. If a draft Negative Declaration (ND), Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND), or Environmental Impact Report (E IR) has been prepared for the project, or if the project has been determined to be exempt, in compliance with the provisions of the California Environ mental Quality Act {CEQA). The hearing notice shall include a statement that the hearing body will also consider approva l of the draft Negative Declaration, Mitigated Negative Declaration, or Environmental Impact Report
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10.110.070 City Council Action
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A. Upon receipt of the resolution and report of the Planning Commission, the City Council shall hold a public hearing.

B. Notice of the time and place of said hearing sh all be given in the time and manner provided under Section 10.100.040 (Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures) of this Chapter. The notice shall inclu de a summary of the Planning Commiss ion recommendation, if ava ilable at the ti me of the notice.

C. After the close of the public hearing, the City Council shall make a specific finding in writing as to whether the amendment is required to achieve the objectives of this Title and, when applicable, whether the amendment would be consistent with the General Plan and the purposes and application intended for the zoning district classification proposed.

D. After the conclusion of the hearing, the City Counci l may approve, modify, or deny the proposed application. If the Council proposes any substantial modification not previously considered by the Planning Commission during its hearing, the proposed modification shall be re-referred to the Planning Commiss ion for report and recom mendation at a public hearing where notice shall be given in the time and manner provided under Section 10.100.040 (Noticing and Public Hearing Procedures) of this Chapter. The failure of the Pl anning Commiss ion to report within 45 calendar days (excluding City-recognized holidays) after the referral sha ll be deemed a recommendation to approve and the application, as amended, shall be returned to Council for adoption.

E. Action by City Council sha ll be fi nal.

10.110.080 New Application
Following the denial of an appl ication subm itted and processed in accordance with this Chapter, no application for the same or su bstantially the same change shall be filed within 12 months of the date of denial of the appl ication.
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C. In accordance with the provisions of Penal Code Section 836.5, the Community Development Director, and all others authorized by the Director, shall have the power of arrest and citation as described in Penal Code Section 836.5 and Chapter SC (commencing with Section 853.6) with regard to any violation of the provisions ofTitle 9 (Building Regulations) of the City Code pertaining to building regulations and the provisions of Californ ia State law pertaining to the Uniform Building Code, National Electrical Code, Uniform Plumbing Code, all primary and secondary codes thereto, Uniform Mechanical Code, Uniform Housing Code and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Substandard or Dangerous Buildings, plus provisions of this Title 10 (Zoning Regulation s) perta ining to zoning and Title 11 (Subdivision Regulations) perta ining to subdivisions and other divisions of land . These powers shall be exercised in accordance with the provisions of California law pertaining to citation authority for these purposes; provided however, the Director shall not have any other power to take persons into custody except for the purpose of exercisi ng restraint of any person who fails or refuses to execute a written promise to appear and then only until such time as the assistance of a police officer or other peace officer can be obtained; and provided further, the provisions hereof do not create any other peace officer status or authority on the Director except as described in this Chapter.

10.112.030 Fees
A. Application Fees. The City Council authorizes the collection of fees relating to applications administered under this title. Said fees shall be established by the Master Fee Schedule.

B. Development Impact Fees. Development impact fees shall comply with t he following standards:

1. Authority To Impose and Charge. The City Council is hereby granted authority to establish and charge development impact fees as a condition of approval of a development project for the purpose of defraying the costs of public facil ities (including public improvements, public services, and community amenities) related to development projects. Development impact fees may be established and charged to pay for the cost of development of transportation facilities, law enforcement facilities, fire protection facilities, general government facil ities, storm drainage facilities, wastewater facilities, water facilities, and pa rks and recreation facilities .

2. In enacting resolution s establish ing and imposing such development impact fees, the City Council shall establ ish the specifi c amount of the fee, describe the benefit and impact area on which th e development impact fee is imposed, list the specific public improvements to be financed, describe the estimated cost of the facilities, describe the reasonable relationship between the fees and the various types of developments, and establish the time for payment.
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10.120.010 General
This Chapter provides definitions of terms and phrases used in this Zoning Code that are technical or specialized, or that may not reflect common usage. If any of the definitions in th is Chapter conflict with definitions in other provisions of the Reedley City Code, these definitions sha ll control for the purposes of this Zoning Code. If a word is not defined in this Chapter, or in other provisions of the Reedley City Code, the Commun ity Development Director shall determine the correct definition in compl iance with Article 1 (Enactment and Applicability).

10.120.020 "A" Definitions
Abut. Immediately contiguous or physically touching.

Adjacent. Near or close to.

Administrative Review. A review used to determine whether findings can be made that a land use is in compliance with the intent and provisions of this Zoning Code.

Accessory Living Quarter. See definition for "Guest Quarter." Accessory Structure.

A. Accessory Structure, Nonresidential. A structure that is physically detached from, secondary and incidental to, and commonly associated with a nonresidential use or structure. Nonresidential accessory structures shall not change or alter the character of the nonresidential use or structure.

Illustrative examples of nonresidential accessory structures include storage sheds and open-air structures. For additional regu lations, see Chapter 10.32 (Accessory Structures).

B. Accessory Structure, Residential. A structure that is physically detached from, secondary and incidental to, and commonly associated with a residential use or structure. Residential accessory structures shall not change or alter the character of the residential use or structure. Illustrative examples of residential accessory structu res include detached garages, carports, porticos, portecocheres, sheds, workshops, gazebos, greenhouses, cabanas, trellises, play structu res, aviaries, and covered patios. For additional regulations, see Chapter 10.32 (Accessory Structures). For accessory dwelling unit, see "Dwelling, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)." For junior accessory dwelling unit, see "Dwel ling, Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)." 2 Chapter 10.120 Definitions
to the accessory sale of alcohol sha ll not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of the primary use of the land. For alcohol beverages sales for off-site consumption that exceed 25 percent threshold, see "Alcohol Beverages Sales, Standalone." For alcohol beverages sales for on-site consumption that exceed the 25 percent threshold, see "Ba r." B. Alcoholic Beverage Sales, Standalone. A retail establishment dedicated to the exclusive sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption off-site and wh ich is li censed and regulated by an agency under the jurisdiction and control of the State of Californ ia. Il lustrative examples include liquor stores and bottle shops. For accessory alcohol sales, see "Alcoholic Beverage Sales, Accessory." For on-site consumption of alcoholic beverages, see "Bar." Alley. Any dedicated right-of-way intended for veh icular service to the rear or side of property served by a street.

Alter. To make any change in the floor plan, or supporting or load bearing components of a structure, such as bearing wall s, colum ns, beams, girders, or floor joists.

Ambulance Service. A commercial facility where ambulances are stored, and from which ambulances and emergency personnel are dispatched to emergencies.

AMI. Area Median Income, adjusted for fa mily size, applicable to Fresno County as publish ed annually pursuant to Title 25 of the Cal ifornia Code ofRegulations, Section 6932 (or successor statutes) by the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development or its successor in accordance with Cal ifornia Health and Safety Code Sections 50079.5, 50105 and 50093 or successor st atutes.

Amendment. A change in the wording, context, or substance of this Zoning Code, an addition or deletion or a change in the zone district boundaries or classifi cation upon the zoning map.

Ancillary Services. See defin ition for "Accessory Use." Animal Hospital. See definition for "Veterinary Clinic." Animal Product Processing. An establishment which provides processing and rendering services of deceased animals and animal byproducts for retai l sales, marketing, and packaging. Illustrative exam ples include slaughterhouses and taxidermist s.

Antenna. One or more rods, panels, discs, or similar devices used for the transmi ssion or reception of radio or electromagnetic frequ ency signals.

A. Omni-directional antenna ("whip" antenna) transmits and receives ra dio frequen cy signals in a 360-degree, radial pattern. For the purpose of this Code, an omni-directional antenna is up to 15 feet in height and up to seven in ches in diameter.

B. Directional antenna ("panel" antenna) transm its and receives radio frequency signals in a specific directional pattern of less-than 360 degrees.
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Bed and Breakfast Inn. A commercial use within a res idential dwel ling used for sleeping facilities for not more than six guest units available t o the public for hire on an overnight or limited term ba sis with a 30-day maximum stay and operated as an accessory use to the owner or manager's residence. Such use may also include a continental breakfast if limited to guests. See Section 10.50.030 (Bed and Breakfast Inns) for additional development and operational standards for bed and breakfast inns.

Beekeeping. The keeping and maintenance of a collection of hives or colonies of bees. Al so known as "apiary."
Billboard. See Chapter 10.30 (Sign Regulations).

Biological Agent. A microorganism or infectious substance, or any naturally occurring, bioengineered or synthesized component of any such microorganism or infectious su bst ance up to and in clud ing Risk Groups 1 - 4 classifications as defined by the National Institute of Health (N IH } or the United States Center for Disease Control (CDC}.

Biosafety Level (BSL}. The four ascending levels of containment precautions, referred to as Biosafety Levels 1 through 4, required to isolate dangerous biological agents in an enclosed laboratory facility as set forth in the most current edition of Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedi cal Laboratories (BMBL) published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Hea lth (NIH), based on the primary risk criteria of infectivity, severity of disease, transmiss ibi lit y, and the nature of the work being conducted. Each level of containment describes the microbiological practices, safety equ ipment, and facility safeguards for the corresponding level of ri sk associated with handling an agent.

Block. All property fronting on one side of a street between intersecting and intercepting streets, or between a street and a right-of-way, waterway, end of a cul-de-sac, or city or county boundary. Where the city-county boundary intersects or intercepts a street in a block as desc ribed herein, t he block sha ll be considered to end at the city or county boundary.

Block Frontage. All propert y fronting on one side of a street between a street and right-of-way, waterway, or between intersecting or intercepting streets, the end of a dead-end street, or city or county boundary measure along a street line. An intercepting street shall determine only the boundary of the frontage on the side of the street that it intercept s.

Boarding, Animal. See "Kennel."
Boarding or Rooming House. A dwelling other than a hotel, motel, bed and brea kfast inn, or emergency shelter where lodging and meals are provided for compensation for five but not more than 15 persons.

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Building. A permanently located structure, having exterior walls and a roof, for the housing or enclosure of persons, goods, possessions, or property of any kind. Mobile homes, travel trailers and other veh icles, even though permanently immobilized, sha ll not be deemed to be buildings.

Building Material Sales and Storage. Indoor and/or outdoor retail establishment selling hardware, tools, lumber, landscaping materials, and other building materials. May also include the rental of tools and equipment used in the building trades.

Business Support Services. See definition for "Home and Business Services."

10.120.040 "C" Definitions
Car Wash. A facility having the following definitions:

A. Automated Drive-through. A facility that provides for washing of vehicles through a volume of sound in compliance with the General Plan fully automated car wash facility where the customer drives the vehicle into the facil ity and remains in the car during the wash process.

B. Mechanical. A facility that provides for the washing of vehicles using mechan ical equipment such as conveyor chains, blowers, steam guns, roller brushes, and high-pressure vacuum units or simila r eq uipment. The customer exits the vehicle and waits for t he attendant to complete the wa sh ing, clean ing, and driving of the vehicle. This car wa sh has a waiting area for the customer and a designated fini shing and/or detailing area to complete the car care service.

C. Self-service. A facility that provides vehicle washing to be done by the customer. There are no employees other than service people wh o check and maintain the equ ipment, open and close the facility, and provide general supervision of the use of the faci lity. Equipment shall be limited to a water softener, water heater, soap mixing tank, low pressure vacuum units, and a one horsepower electric motor and pump for each stall or similar equipment wh ich shall produce only a volume of sound in compliance with the General Plan.

Carport. An accessory structure or portion of a primary structure open on one or more sides designed for the parking or storage of motor vehicles, without fu ll enclosure.

Card Room. Any structure, or portion thereof, for which legal gambling or gaming is conducted . The term shall include any restaurant, bar, assembly room, meeting room, lodge room or fraternity bu ilding or faci lity, or offi ce wh ich is part of or appurtenant to the room or rooms in whi ch legal gambling or gaming is conduct ed .

Caretaker's Residence. A single-unit residence on the same property with, or on abutting property owned by the owner of, a nonresidential use, whi ch res idence is occupied by one or more persons charged with the care or protection of facil ities used in such nonresidential use. 8 Chapter 10.120 Definitions
Commercial Speech. Any speech or writing wh ich promotes and/or proposes a commercial transaction.

Communication Equipment Building. See defin ition for "Utility Facility and Infrastructure." Community Care Facility. In compliance with Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations, any facility, place, or structure which is maintained and operated to provide residential care, day treatment, adult day care, or foster family agency services for children or adults, including, but not limited to the physically handicapped, mentally impaired, incompet ent persons, elderly, and abused or neglected children. This use is further categorized by size: Small (six or fewer residents) and Large (seven or more residents). For the purpose of t his Zoning Code, smal l community care facilities shall be considered a res idential use, whereas large community care facilities shall be considered a commercial use. Community care facilities include the following:

A. Adult Daycare Facility. Facility that provides care to persons 18 years of age or older in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of da ily living or for the protection of the ind ivid ual on less than a 24-hour basis.

B. Child Therapeutic Day Services Facility. Facility that provides care, counseling, educational or vocationa l su pport, or social rehabilitation services on less than a 24-hour basis to persons under 18 years of age yvho would otherwise be placed in foster care or who are returning to families from foster care.

C. Community Treatment Facility. Facility that provides care and mental health treatment services to children in a group setting. Program components shall be subject to program standards developed by the State.

D. Foster Home. Facility that provides 24-hour care for foster children which is owned, leased, or re nted and is the residence of the foster parent(s), including their family, in whose care t he foster children have been placed.

E. Residential Care Facility. Group care facility for 24-hour care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for the protection of the individual. Includes residential care facil ities for the elderly, skilled nursing, convalescent homes, intermediate care facilities, assisted living establ ishments, and memory care.

F. Social Rehabilitation Facility. Residential facility which provides social rehabilitation services for no longer than 18 mont hs in a group setting to adults recovering from mental il lness who temporarily need assistance, guidance, or counseling.

Condition of Approval. A requirement wh ich must be carried out by the activity, land use, or appl icant to retain a project's approved status.
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Deemed Approved Status. The status of any legal activity in existence immediately prior to the effective date of any ordinance or this Code.

Density. The number of dwelling units per gross acre, unless otherwise stated, for residential uses, and the floor area ratio (FAR) for commercial uses (see definit ion for "Floor Area Ration (FAR)." See Figure 10.120- 1 (Resident ial Density - Dwelling Unit Per Acre).

FIGURE 10.120-1

RESIDENTIAL DENSITY - DWELLING UNIT PER ACRE
Density Bonus. As defined by Government Code Section 65915 et seq ., is an increased density over the maximum authorized density which is granted to an owner/developer of a housing project meeting the qual ifying requirements of Government Code Section 65915. When determining the number of dwelling units that are to be affordable, the number of dwelling units authorized by the density bonus shall not be included . See Section 10.50.050 (Density Bonus and Concessions for Affordable Housing).

Density Bonus Housing Agreement. A legally binding agreement between an owner/developer and the City of Reedley to ensure that the requirements of this Code and State law are satisfied . The agreement shall establ ish the number of bonus units, their size, location, terms, and cond itions of affordability, and production schedule. The agreement shall also require proper management and maintenance of the unit s.

See Section 10.50.050 (Density Bonus and Concessions for Affordable Housing).

Department Store. See "Retail Sales, General."
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F. Dwelling, Three-Unit. A residential structure conta ining three residential dwelling units, each of which is for the occupancy by one or more persons living as a single household un it, including triplexes, rowhouses, and townhouses.

G. Dwelling, Two-Unit. A residential structure containing two residential dwelling units, each of wh ich is for the occupancy by one or more persons living as a single household unit, including duplexes and townhouses.

10.120.060 "E" Definitions
Easement. A grant of one or more of the property rights by the property owner to and/or for the use by the public, a corporation or another person or entity.

Educational Facilities. See definition for "School."
Electrical Distribution Substation. See definition for "Utility Facility and Infrastructure." Electrical Transmission Substation. See definition for "Util ity Faci lity and Infrastructure." Emergency Shelter. Housing with minima l supportive services for homeless persons li mited t o occupancy of six months or less. In compliance with Government Code Section 65583{a){4}, emergency shelters shall also include other interim intervention facilities, including but not limited to bridge housing, navigation center, and respite or recuperative care. No individual or household may be denied emergency shelter because of an inability to pay.

Employee Housing.

A. Employee Housing, Large. Privately owned housing wh ich houses seven or more employees in living quart ers and is provided in connection with any work, whether or not rent is involved. Employee housing is subject to the provisions of the Employee Housing Act.

B. Employee Housing, Small. Privately owned housing which houses up to six employees in living quarters and is provided in connection with any work, whether or not rent is involved. Employee housing is subject to the provisions of the Employee Housing Act.

Equipment Sales and Rental Facility. Service establ ishment with or without outdoor storage/rental yards, which offer a wide variety of equipment types, including construction equ ipment.

10.120.070 "F" Definitions
Family. See definition for "Household Unit."
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Garage, Private. See definition for "Accessory Structure." Garage, Repair. See definition for "Vehicle Repair and Service." Garage, Public. See definition for "Parking Facility."
Garden Structure. See definition for "Accessory Structure." Definitions
General Plan. The City of Reedley General Plan, including all its elements and all amendments to the General Plan, as adopted by the City Council under the provisions of Government Code Sections 65300 et seq., and referred to in this Zoning Code as the "General Plan."
General Plan Amendment (GPA). The legislative act of changing the General Plan, including, but not limited to, a change in land use designation, circulation designation, or a modification of the text itself.

Golf Course. A tract of land, either public or private, dedicated to playing the game of golf, and improved with trees, greens, fairways, and hazards. Golf course may include related facilities such as clubhouses, golf schools and driving ranges and accessory uses such as restaurants, pro shops, and related facilities .

See "Country Club."
Group Housing.

A. Group Housing, Large. Any structure, facility, premises, or portion thereof, at wh ich seven or more persons reside in a group occupancy setting, but not including a hotel, motel, fraternity, sorority, rooming and/or boarding house, skil led nursing facility or emergency shelter. This facility is generally characteri zed by the provision of a prearranged or organized household structure or program . Residents of a facility may also receive medical treatment in addition to any nonmedical supportive services in a residential or congregate care setting, as opposed to a hospital.

B. Group Housing, Small. Any structure, facility, premises, or portion thereof, at which up to six persons res ide in a group occupancy setting, but not including a hotel, motel, fraternity, sorority, rooming and/or boarding house, skilled nursing facility or emergency s.helter. This facility is genera lly characterized by the provision of a prearranged or organized household structure or program . Residents of a facility may also receive medical treatment in add ition to any nonmedical supportive services in a residential or congregate care setting, as opposed to a hospital.

Guest. Any transient person who occupies a room for sleeping purposes .

Guest Room. A room which is designed to be occupied by one or more guests for sleeping purposes but without full kitchen facilities, not including dormitories.

Guest Quarters. An accessory structure that provides sleeping or living accommodations located on the same premises with an existing main structure, such accommodations having no full kitchen facilities (see definitions for "Kitchen", "Kitchenette", and "Wet Bar") and not rented or otherwise used as a separate dwelling unit.
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Home Occupation. The conduct of an art or profession, the offering of a service or the conduct of a business, or the handicraft manufacture of products within a residential dwelling, subject to the property owner's authorization, which use is clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the structure for dwelling purposes and which does not change the character thereof.

Horse Stable. Private or commercial structure including, but not limited to, a corral or paddock for the keeping of one or more horses.

Hospital. Facility providing medical, physical, psychiatric, or surgical services on a 24-hour basis for sick or injured persons primarily on an in-patient basis and in cluding ancillary facilities for out-patient and emergency treatment, diagnostic services, training, research, administration, and ancillary services to patients, employees, or visitors (i.e., cafeteria, gift/flower shop, waiting rooms, pharmacy).

Hotel/Motel. A commercial establishment that provides lodging, and usually food services (restaurant), entertainment and personal services to the public based on an agreed payment of a fixed amount of money in exchange for use of the guestroom for a fixed period of time, typically on a nightly or weekly basis, but not for more than 29 consecutive days, but excluding a housing facility, emergency shelter, fraternity, sorority, rooming or boarding house, rest home or family. "Hotel" shall not be construed to include trailer court, hospital or other institutional building or jail or other building where persons are housed under restraint.

Household Unit. One or more persons, related or unrelated, living together as a single integrated household in a dwelling unit.

10.120.100 "I" Definitions
Illegal Activity. An activity which has been determined to be in noncompliance with the established performance standards, permit processing procedures, and required activities in this Code. Such an activity, land use, and/or entitlement shall lose its approved status and shall no longer be considered an approved activity.

Industrial. Establishment engaged in the manufacturing of finished parts or products either from raw materials or previously prepared materials, within an enclosed structure. Includes processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, testing, packaging, storage/warehous ing, incidental office space, sales, and distribution of the parts or products. Excludes vehicle/equipment rentals, vehicle repair and service, vehicle sales.

A. Industrial, Hazardous. Manufacturing facilities that produce or use explosives, or basic chemicals, and other establishments creating products predominantly by chemical processes. Facilities included in this definition manufacture four general classes of products:

1. Ammunition manufacturing;
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10.120.110 "J" Definitions
Junk. Any worn out, cast off, or discarded article or material that is ready for destruction or has been collected or stored for salvage or conversion to some use; some of which may be re-useable.

Junkyard. A site or portion of a site on which waste, discarded or salvaged materials are bought, sold, exchanged, stored, baled, cleaned, packed, disassembled or handled, including used furniture and household equipment yards, house wrecking yards, used lumber yards and the like; excepting a site on which uses are conducted within a completely enclosed structure and excepting automobile wrecking yards as defined in this Chapter. An establishment for the sa le, purchase or storage of used cars, farm equipment or salvaged machinery in operable condition and the processing of used or salvaged materials as part of a manufacturing operation shall not be deemed a junkyard.

10.120.120 "K" Definitions
Kennel. Any parcel, building, structure, enclosure, or premises where domesticated household animals are boarded, trained, or kept, whether in specia l buildings or runways or not. May also include daytime boarding and activity for animals (e.g., "doggie daycare" "doggie hotel") and ancillary grooming facility.

Kitchen. A room or space within a structure intended to be used for the cooking or preparation of food . A kitchen includes appliances or fixtures for the storage and/or preparation of food, including but not limited to refrigeration, dishwashers, countertops, cabinets, sinks, or cooking facilities (e.g., cook tops, stoves, ovens). For the purpose of this definition, wet bars are exempt.

Kitchenette. Any room used or intended or designed to be used for cooking or the preparation of food that does not include a primary heating source.

10.120.130 "L" Definitions
Land Use. The purpose for which a site or structure is arranged, designed, intended, constructed, moved, erected, altered, or enlarged or for which either a site or structure is or may be occupied or maintained.

Land Use, Allowed. A land use which is listed as "allowed" in any given zoning district in this Zoning Code.

Allowed land uses need not meet special requirements as a condition precedent to be allowed to establish in a given zone district. Also referred to as "land use allowed by-right." Land Use, Ancillary. A land use incidental, related, appropriate, and clearly subordinate to the main use of the site or building, which ancillary use does not alter the principal use of the site. Ancillary land uses shall make up less than 50 percent of a site. Also referred to as "accessory use." 20 Chapter 10. 120 Definitions
Local Contact Person. A person designated by an owner or the owner's agent, who, if designated to act as such, shall be avai lable to respond to notification of a complaint regarding the dwel ling, and take remed ial action necessary. A local contact person may be the owner or the owner's agent.

Lodge. See definition for "Place of Assembly."
Lot. See definition for "Parcel."
Lot Area. See definitions for "Parcel Area."
Lot Coverage. See definition for "Parcel Coverage."
Lot Depth. See definitions for "Parcel Depth."
Lot Width. See definition for "Parcel Width."
Lounge. See definition for "Bar."
Low Barrier Navigation Center. Housing or shelter in wh ich a resident who is homeless or at risk of homelessness may live temporarily while waiting to move into permanent housing. Allowed within mixed use projects in commercial zone districts.

10.120.140 "M" Definitions
Marijuana Cultivation, Personal Use. The planting, growing, harvesting, drying, and processing of up to six marijuana plants or any part thereof by persons 21 years of age or older for personal use or tran sfer without any compen sation w·hatsoever to persons 21 years of age or older.

Medical Building. See "Office, Medical."
Mezzanine. An intermediate fl oor placed in any story or room. When t he t ot al area of any such mezzanine floor exceeds thirty-three and one- third percent (33 1/3) of the total floor area in that room, it shall be considered as const ituting an additional story. The clear height above or below the mezzanine floor construction sha ll be not less than seven feet.

Mini Storage. See "Storage Facility, Personal."
Minor Deviation. A modification of up to 10 percent of any property development standard noted in the text of th is Zoning Code, for any "zone district", as defined in this Zon ing Code, that is found t o not be detriment al t o the publ ic welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the area in wh ich the property is located. Minor deviations shall be applied for and processed in compliance with Chapter 10.94 (M inor Deviation).

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A. Office, Medical. Facil ity primarily providing outpatient medical, mental health, minor surgical, and other simi lar persona l health services, but wh ich is separate from a hospital, including: medica l, dental, and psychiatric offices, outpatient care facilities, acupuncture, and other all ied health services.

B. Office, Professional. Facility and businesses that predominantly offer professional and/or business services including, but not limited to architects, attorneys, accountants, advertising, computer support, land use planners, and other similar professional services and uses.

Operator. The owner(s) or the designat ed agent of the owner(s) who is respons ible for compliance with all applicable provisions of Title 10 - Zoning Code of the Cit y of Reedley. "Operator" includes a lessee.

Owner. The person(s) or entity(ies) that holds legal or equitable title to a dwelling.

10.120.170 "P" Definitions
Parcel. A recorded parcel of real property under single ownership, lawfully created as required by the Subdivision Map Act and City ordinances, including this Zoning Code. Types of lots include the following (see Figure 10.120-2 (Parcel Types)).

A. Corner Parcel. A parcel located at the intersection of two or more streets, where they intersect at an interior angle of not more than 135 degrees. If the intersection angle is more than 135 degrees, the parcel is considered an interior lot.

B. Flag parcel. A parcel having access from the building site to a public street by means of private rightof-way strip that is owned in fee.

C. Interior Parcel. A parcel abutting on ly one street.

D. Key Parcel. An interior parcel, the front of which adjoins the side property line of a corner parcel.

E. Reverse Corner Parcel. A corner parcel, the rear of which abuts the side of a key parcel.

F. Through Parcel. A parcel with frontage on two generally parallel streets. 24 Chapter 10.120
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Parcel Line or Property Line. Any recorded boundary of a parcel. Types of parcel lines are as follows (see Figure 10.120-4 (Pa rcel Features)):

C. Front Parcel Line. On an interior parcel, the parcel line separating the parcel from the street or City right-of-way. The front parcel line on a corner parcel is the line with the shortest frontage. If the street-fronting parcel lines of a corner parcel are equal in length, the front parcel line sha ll be determined by the Director. On a through parcel, both parcel lines are front parcel lines, and the parcel is considered to have no rear parcel line.

D. Interior Side Parcel Line. Any side parcel line not abutting a street.

E. Rear Parcel Line. A parcel line that does not intersect the front parcel line, whi ch is most distant from and most closely parallel to the front parcel line.

F. Side Parcel Line. Any parcel line that is not a front or rear parcel line.

G. Street Side Parcel Line. The longer street fronting parcel line of a corner lot. 26 Chapter 10.120 Definitions
Parking Facility. A site or a portion of a site devoted to the off-street parking of motor vehicles including parking spaces, aisles, access drives and landscaped areas.

Patio. An outdoor space that is typically paved or made of a so lid base and unobstructed from the base to the sky.

Patio Cover. An outdoor space that is typically paved or made of a solid base and has a structure projecting over it. Al so referred to as a porch.

Pedestrianways. A paved surface, protected from motorized vehicles and bicycles, which is specifically designated or intended to be open to pedestrian travel.

Pennant. Lightweight plastic, fabric, or other materials, suspended from a rope, wire, or string designed to move in the wind. Does not include banners or individual flags mounted on a single pole.

Permanent Cosmetics or Makeup. Any application of pigment to or under the skin of a person for the purpose of permanently or semi-permanently changing the color or appearance of the skin . Includes, but is not limited to, permanent or semi-permanent eyeliner, eyebrows, or lip color. Applicators of permanent cosmetics or makeup are considered body art practitioners.

Personal Service, General. Commercial establishment that provides personal services. May also include accessory retail sales of products related to the personal services. Does not include health or day spas of any kind. See "Health or Day Spa." General personal services include:
• Alterations • Laundromat (self-service laundry)
• Ambulance service • Locksmith
• Barber and beauty shop • Nail salon
• Clothing rental shop • Shoe repair
• Dry-cleaning • Hair Salon
Petrol Station. See definition for "Vehicle Fueling Station." Place of Assembly. Facility intended for public or private assem bly and meetings, including civic and private auditoriums, banquet halls, community centers, conference, and convention facilities, meeting halls for clubs and other membership organizations, and places of worship (i .e., church, synagogue).

Planned Land Use Designation. The depiction of different land use designation s as shown by various colors on the General Plan Land Use Map. Each designation is identified and goals and policies for each planned land use designation are listed in the General Plan.

Plate Line. The top horizontal line of a building wall upon wh ich the roof rests .

Playground. An outdoor recreation area which provides recreation oriented to children with facilities which typically include play structures and spaces for court games and field games. 28 Chapter 10.120 Definitions
F. Artistic or aesthetic elements of the overall architecture or landscape design if created by a professional artist or a design team that includes a professional visua l artist.

G. The following items shall not be el igible for inclus ion as public artwork:

1. Directional elements such as su pergraphics, signage or color cod ing except where these elements are integral parts of an overall design created by a professional visual artist.

2. "Art objects" which are mass produced or of standard manufacture, such as playground equipment, fountains, or statuary elements, unless incorporated into an artwork by a project artist.

3. Mass produced reproductions, by mechanical or other means, of original works of art.

4. Decorative, ornamental, arch itectural or functional elements which are designed by the building arch itect, as opposed to elements created by an artist comm iss ioned for that purpose.

Public Entrance. A doorway which has been designed for the primary use of the patrons or customers of that commercial use. Also referred to as "customer entrance." Public Utility Service Yard. See definition for "Utility Facility and Infrastructure."

10.120.180 "Q" Definitions
Quasi-Public Organization. Any nongovern ment organization that is devoted to public service and welfare.

10.120.190 "R" Definitions
Railroad Right-of-Way. A piece of real property for the accommodation of main lines or branch line railroad tracks, switching equipment and signals, but not including lands on which stations, offices, storage buildings, spur tracks, sidings, section gang and other employee housing yards or other uses are located.

Razor Wire. A mesh of metal strips with sharp edges, usually strung along the tops of fences in three parallel strips.

Reasonable Accommodation. Providing individuals with disabilities, or developers of housing for individuals with disabilities, flexibility in the appl ication of land use, zoning and building regulations, pol icies, practices and procedures or waiving enforcement, if necessary, to ensure equal access to housing for individuals with disabilities in compliance with Chapter 10.90 (Reasonable Accommodation), and State and Federal fair housing laws.
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F. Mobile Recycling Unit. An automobile, truck, trailer, or van, licensed by the Cal ifornia Department of Motor Vehicles which is used for the collection of recyclable materials. A mobile recycling unit also means the bins, boxes or containers transported by trucks, vans, or trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials.

G. Processing Facility. A structure or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials. "Processing" means the preparation of material for efficient sh ipment or to an end user's specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, compacting, flattening, grinding, crushing, mechanical sorting, shredding, cleaning, and remanufacturing. Processing facilities include the following:

1. Light Processing Facility. A light processing facility occupies an area of under 45,000 square feet of gross collection, processing and storage area and has up to an average of two outbound truck shipments per day. Light processing facilities are limited to baling, briquetting, crush ing, compacting, grinding, shredding, and sorting of source separated recyclable materials and repairing of reusable materials sufficient to qualify as a certified processing faci lity. A light processing facility shall not shred, compact, or bale ferrous metals other than food and beverage containers.

2. Heavy Processing Facility. A heavy processing facility is any processing facility other than a light processing facility.

H. Recycling Facility. A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A certified recycling facility or certified processor means a recycl ing facility certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986. A recycling facility does not include storage containers or process ing activity located on the premises of a res id ential, commercial , or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business, or manufacturer.

I. Recycling Facility, Transfer Station. A facility which sorts and removes recyclable materials (including paper, metal, wood, inert materials such as soils and concrete, green waste, glass, aluminum and cardboard) through separation and sorting technologies to divert these materials from the wa ste stream otherwise destined for a refu se disposal site.

Refuse Disposal Site. A place used for the disposal, abandonment, process ing, or di scarding by burial, incineration or by any other means of any garbage, sewage, trash, refuse, rubble, wa ste material, offal , or dead an imals.
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Self-storage. See definition for "Storage Facility, Personal." Sensitive Receptors or Uses. A religious institution, post-secondary educationa l institution, public education facility, school, regularly established boys' club or girls' club or any public building regularly frequented by children, essential government operation, facility, and/ or structure, public park, community center, senior center, publ ic trail or public structure; or a res idential zone district.

Setback Line. The minimum distance as established in thi s Zoning Code between any property line and the closest point on any supporting wall, post, or pillar of any structure related thereto.

Short-term Rental. The rental of a dwelling or a portion thereof by the owner to another person or group of persons for occupancy, dwelling, lodging or sleeping purposes for a period of less than 30 con secutive calendar days.

Short-term Renal Unit. The habitable interior space of a dwelling, or any portion thereof, that is being rented, or is intended to be rented, as a short-term rental to a person or group of persons.

Sign. See Chapter 10.40 (Sign Regulations).

Sign Area. See Chapter 10.40 (Sign Regulations).

Site. See definition for "Parcel."
Site Area. See definition for "Parcel Area."
Site Depth. See definition for "Parcel Depth."
Site Plan. A plan, prepared to scale, showing accurately all of the existing physical characteristics of the subject property, and not limited to, property lines and dimensions, phase lines, vicinity map, project site address, contact information of the property owner, applicant and design consultant, dimensioning, north arrow, title block, tables depicting development standards and uses proposed for a specific parcel of land.

Site Plan Review. See Chapter 10.96 (Site Plan Review).

Site Depth. See definition for "Parcel Depth."
Site Width. See definition for "Parcel Width ."
Skilled Nursing Facilities. See definition for "Community Care Facility." Small Family Daycare Home. See definition for "Family Day Care Home." Solid Masonry Wall. See definition for "Wall."
Solid Waste Disposal Facility. See definition for "Refuse Disposal Site." Specified Anatomical Area. Includes less than completely and opaquely covered human genital s, pubic region, buttocks, anus, orfemale breast below the top of the areola; or Human male genitals in a discernibly turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.
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Travel Trailer Park. See definition for "Recreational Vehicle Park." Traverse. To pass along or go across.

Triplex. See definition for "Dwelling, three-Unit."

10.120.220 "U" Definitions
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Unified Center. A unified group of two or more office, commercial or industrial uses planned and designed to function as an integral unit on a single parcel or contiguous parcels and which utilize common off-street parking and access, landscaping, loading facilities and points of ingress and egress. Also known as a Shopping Center or Unified Shopping Center.

Usable Satellite Signal. Refers to the quality of reception and is considered a satellite signal which, when viewed on a conventional television set, is at least equal in picture quality to that received from local commercial television stations.

Use. See definition for "Land Use."
Use, Ancillary. See definition for "Land Use, Ancillary." Use, Conditional. See definition for "Land Use, Conditional." Use, Nonconforming. See definition for " Land Use, Nonconforming." Utility Facility and Infrastructure. Facility supporting public and private utilities, including, but not limited to electricity, water, and/or natural gas.

10.120.230 "V" Definitions
Vehicle and Freight Terminal. An establishment where the primary activities are furnishing services incidental to air, motor freight, and rail transportation, where freight transferring occurs. This includes freight forwarding services; freight terminal facilities; joint terminal and service facilities; packing, crating, inspection, and weighing services; postal servi ce bulk mailing distribution centers; transportation arrangement services; repair and storage of vehicles as ancillary activities; truck terminals; and trucking facilities .

Vehicle Fueling Station. A commercial establishment selling gasoline, diesel, alternative fuel, or electricity for the on-site fueling or charging of vehicles. May include a convenience store and provide secondary services incidental to fuel or charging services. Does not include the storage or repair of wrecked vehicles, vehicle rentals, or vehicle repair and service.
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Vending Unit. A commercially manufactured, motorized mobile self-contained food unit in which readyto-eat food is cooked, wrapped, packaged, processed, or portioned for service, sale, or distribution .

Vendor. The owner agent/operator of the "vending unit." Veterinary Clinic.

A. Veterinary Clinic, with Boarding Services. A commercial establishment providing medical care or surgical treatment for domestic an imals and household pets with all such operations being conducted wholly within a building. The establi shment al so serves as a facility where an imals can be kept for commercial purposes within an enclosed structure beyond a short t ime incidental to medical care. Fa cility uses may additional ly include breeding, buying, selling, renting, exhibiting, or training of animals.

B. Veterinary Clinic, without Boarding Services. A com mercial establishment providing medical care or surgical treatment for domestic animal s and household pets with all such operations being conducted wholly within a bu ilding. Use as a kennel shall be limited to short time boarding incidental to medical care and within an enclosed structure.

Vesting Tentative Map. A tentative subdivision map or tentative parcel map which meets the City ordinances, standard s, and policies in effect at the time of its approval and on its approval confers a vested right on the subdivider to proceed in substantial compliance with ordinances, policies and standards in effect at the time the City determines the application for approval of the map is complete. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, it sh all have the words "vesting tentative map" conspicuou sly printed on its face.

Visual Obstruction. Any fence, hedge, tree, shrub, wal l, or structure exceeding three feet in height, measured from the crown of intersecting or intercepting streets, alleys or driveways, which limits the visibility of persons in motor vehicles on said streets, al leys or driveways. This does not incl ude trees kept trimmed of branches below a minimum height of seven feet.

10.120.240 "W" Definitions
Wall. Any structure or device approved by the Director designed to prevent the pa ssage of light, air, and vision, and substantially reduce noise levels.

Warehousing and Distribution Facility. A build ing or buildings used for the storage of goods, of any type, when such building or buildings contain more than 500 square feet of storage space, and where no retail operation is conducted .

Wet Bar. An area within a dwelling unit, other than a kitchen, whi ch is used for the preparation and serving of beverages. Shall contain a sink and at least one of the following: refrigerator, ice maker, blending appliance( s}, electric kettle( s}, or coffee maker.
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ORDINANCE NO. 2024-002

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY AMENDING THE REEDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 11 IN

ITS ENTIRETY PERTAINING TO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
The City Council of the City of Reedley does hereby ordain as follows:

I. Title 11 of the Reedley Municipal Code is repealed in its entirety.

11. Title 11 is hereby added and is to read as reflected in Attachment A: Title 11 Subdivision Regulations Public Review Draft - June 2024.

Ill. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty days from the date of approval.

V. 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. 2024-002 was introduced on August 13, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:

Anita Betancourt, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ruthie Greenwood, City Clerk
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Improvements
Final Map
Multiple Final Maps
Final Map Application
Final Map Description and Contents
City Engineer Review
Community Development Director Review
City Council Action
Recordation of Final Map

11.04.220 Notice of Completion
CHAPTER 11.06 VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS

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Rights of Map
Map Amendments
Minor Mod ifications
Effect of Inco nsistent Zoning
Concurrent Process ing of Other Permits

PARCEL MAPS
When Tentative and Final Parcel Maps Required
Map Preparation
Preliminary Review and Preapplication
Application Fi ling
Determ ination of Completeness
Application Process ing
Public Noticing
Pl anni ng Commiss ion Action
Appeals
Minor Modifications
Expiration of Tentative Parcel Map Approval
Extension s
Improvements
Final Parcel Map Application and Filing
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DEDICATIONS AND RESERVATIONS
Dedications
Acceptance and Rejection of Dedications
Certificate fo r Dedication s - Reconveyance
Reservations
Standards for Reservations
Reservation Procedures

ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES, REMEDIES
Prohibition
Remedies
Certificate of Compliance
Notice of Violation
Penalties
Judicial Review

URBAN LOT SPLITS
Purpose
Applicability
Application
Form
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Standards
Action
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Chapter 11.02 General Provisions
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11.02.010 Title
This Title sha ll be known and may be cited as the Reedley Subdivision Ordinance. [Source : 11-1-1]

11.02.020 Purpose and Intent
It is the purpose of this Title to regulate the division of land, supplement the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, promote orderly development, ensure compliance with zoning and building regulations, promote the health, safety, and welfare, and implement the General Plan of the City. Fu rther, this Title is intended to provide, among other things:

A. Adequate access to all lots or parcels created by the division of land.

B. A safe and efficient traffic circulation system .

C. Subdivision design and improvements that will not adversely affect the values or enjoyment of nearby properties.

D. Adequate street rights of way, easements, and other public and private improvements.

E. Water supply that is adequate for planned land uses and fire protection .

F. Adequate systems for sewage disposa l and storm water drainage.

G. Protection of natural features and resources.

H. A pleasa nt environment for living and working.

I. Integrated community development.

J. Encouragement of alternative forms of tran sportation.

K. Efficient development patterns to conserve agricultural lands. [Source : 11-1-2]

11.02.030 Definitions
Words and phrases used in this Title shall have the meanings set forth in this Section. Th ese definitions shall apply in addition to those stated in Title 10, Arti cle 8 of the Zoning Code (Definitions).

Advisory Agency. For the purposes of Section 66415 of the Subdivision Map Act, the advisory agency shall be the Plann ing Commission, except where such duties and authorities are expressly delegated to another person or body by the other provisions of this title .
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Improvement. Refers to any street work and utilities to be installed, or agreed to be installed, by the su bdivider on the land to be used for public or private streets, highways, ways, and easements, as are necessary for the general use of the lot owners in the subdivision and local neighborhood traffic and drainage needs as a cond ition precedent to the approval and acceptance of the final map thereof.

Improvement also refers to any other specific improvements or types of improvements, the installation of which, either by the subdivider, by public agencies, by private util ities, by any other entity approved by the local agency, or by a combination thereof, is necessary to ensure consistency with, or implementation of, the General Plan or any applicable specific plan.

Improvement Plans. The plans, profiles, cross sections, and specifications for all proposed improvements.

Improvement Standards. The requirements for design and construction of improvements established by the City Council as set forth in the "Standard Specifications" and "Standard Plans" of the City.

Merger. The joining of two or more contiguous parcels or units of land held by the same owner.

Planning Commission or Commission. The Planning Commission duly appointed by the City Council and serving as the advisory agency for purposes of this Title.

Remainder. Any unit or units of improved or unimproved land not divided for the purposes of sale, lease, or finance and designated as a remainder by a subd ivider for purposes of section 66424.6 ofthe Subdivision Map Act.

Sidewalk, Monolithic. A sidewalk built adjacent to the curb.

Sidewalk, Parkway. A sidewalk built sufficiently away from the curb in order to have a landscaped strip between the curb and sidewalk.

Street, Arterial. A street that is used or is intended to be used as the principal route of traffic flow, connecting areas of major traffic generation to highways and County roads.

Street, Collector. A street that is used or is intended to be used for the principal purpose of collecting traffic from local streets and transferring it to arterial streets or highways.

Street, Cul-De-Sac. A street that terminates in a permanent turnaround and which by design is not intended to continue beyond its terminal point.

Street, Dedicated. A right of way ded icated to the city and legally accepted by the City Council for public use as a street.

Street, Local. A street that is used or is intended to be used for the principal purpose of serving as access to abutting properties.

Street, Private. Any street approved by the City Council for street purposes that is privately owned and ma intained, which has not been dedicated or accepted as a public street and which connects parcels or lots with a public street.
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Vesting Tentative Map. A tentative subdivision map or tentative parcel map which meets the City ord inances, standards, and policies in effect at the time of its approval and on its approval confers a vested right on the subdivider to proceed in substantial compliance with ordinances, policies, and standards in effect at the time the City determines the application for approval of the map is complete. At the time a vesting tentative map is filed, it shall have the words "vesting tentative map" conspicuously printed on its face.

Building Division. The Building Division of the Community Development Department or the officer of the City or other agency charged with enforcement of the Building Code.

Civil Engineer. A civil engineer who is registered by the State of California.

Major Arterial Street. An arterial street designed and constructed, or required to be designed and constructed, according to the criteria and improvement standards in Subsection 11.12.150 (Rights-of-Way and Improvements Standards) of this Chapter.

Soil Investigation. A detailed soil analysis and report, as required by Health and Safety Code section 17954, whi ch shall recommend corrective action (if any) to prevent "structural defects" as herein defined, and which is made by a civil engineer.

Soil Problem. Critically expansive soils, soil fill s, or other soi l problems which might lead to "structural defects" as defined in this Title.

Soil Report. A preliminary soil analysis and report, as required by the Health and Safety Code, covering in addition all soil fills and any soil problem that might lead to "structural defects" as defined in this Title, and which is made by a civil engineer.

Structural Defects. Defects or damage caused in any stru cture or improvement that is required to be, or which may be, made in subdivisions. [Source : 11-1-4, 11-5-1]

11.02.040 Interpretation and Application
A. Hierarchy of Regulatory Standards. Where this Title imposes greater restrictions or regulations than are imposed or required by an existing ordinance, deed restriction, covenant, easement or agreement between parties, this Title shall prevail to the extent allowed by law.

B. Inconsistencies Between this Title and State Law. Where in co nsistencies are found to exist between this Title and State law or the Subdivision Map Act, State law and the Subdivision Map Act shall control the use, development, and subdivision of land until the City Council amends this Title to achieve consistency with State law and the Subdivision Map Act. 6 Chapter 11.02 General Provisions
H. Amendments. Amendments to this Title shall be made in compliance with Title 10, Chapter 110 (Amendments) of the Zoning Code. [Source: 11-1-3)

11.02.050 Review Authority
A. Community Development Director. The Community Developmen t Director sha ll receive, process, and review all tentative map applications, prepare staff reports and recommend approval, conditional approval, or disapproval based upon the design, improvement, and land use proposed by the subd ivider. The Director shall make their recommendation to the Planning Commission and shall be based upon:

1. Compliance with the General Plan;

2. Concept evaluation of development;

3. Parcel size, design, and suitabil ity for intended use;

4. Location of school, park sites, and other public facilities;

5. Compatibility with the Zoning Code;

6. Location, size, and serviceability of open space; and

7. Compliance with the City' s established policies.

8. The Director shall act as a liaison for processing of tentative maps or tentative parcel maps and final maps or fin al parcel maps.

B. Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall be responsible for approval, conditional approval or disapproval of tentative maps and tentative parcel maps.

C. City Council. Th e City Council shall have final decision in the approval of final maps and final parcel maps and related improvement agreements and the acceptance by the City of lands and/or improvements as may be offered for dedication. The City Council sha ll have final decision in the upholding or denial of an appea l of the decision of the Planning Commi ss ion .

D. City Engineer. The City Engineer shall recommend approva l, cond itiona l approva l, or disapprova l of final maps based upon improvements and facilities proposed by the subdivider upon good engineering practices, and upon the design, location, operation, use and maintenance of improvements. [Source: 11-1-5]
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CHAPTER 11.04 TENTATIVE AND FINAL MAPS ............................................................................... 2

11.04.010 When Tentative, Vesting Tentative Maps, and Final Maps Required .......................... .... ...... ... 2

11.04.020 Map Preparation .... ...... ..... ..... ..... ........ ...... ... .... ... .................. ......... ........ ...................... ......... .... 2

11.04.030 Preliminary Review and Preapplication ................................... ... ..................................... ......... 2

11.04.040 Application Filing .... .... ............... ..................... .... .. ..... .. ... ... ... .. ................ .. ................................. 3

11.04.050 Determination of Completeness .... ......................... ............................. .. .............. ....... ... ........... 3

11.04.060 Application Processing .... ......... .......... ......... ..... ..... ........... ... .. ... .. ................... .................... ........ 3

11.04.070 Public Noticing ... .... .... ........... .... ..... ................. ........................................................................... 4

11.04.080 Planning Commission Action .... ... .. ..... ... ...... ........ ....... ..... .. ......... ....... ..... ... ...... .. .. ..... .. ... ..... ....... 5

11.04.090 Appeals .... .. .. .. .... ... .. ......................... .......... ... .. ..... .... .... ..... ........ ............... ......... ........... .. ............ 6

11.04.100 Minor Modifications .. ......... .. .......... ...... .... ......... ..... ........ ..... ....... .... ........... ..... ....... ........ ............ 9

11.04.110 Expiration of Tentative Map Approval ..... .. ..................... .......... ...... ... .... ....... ............................ 9

11.04.120 Extensions .... ....... ... ... ....... ........ ... .......... .... .... .... ........ ........ .... .. ..... .......... .... ................... .... ....... 10

11.04.130 Improvements .................... ......................... ... ........ ....... .......... .. .... .. .. .. ... ... ............ ............... ... 11 Chapter 11.04 - Tentative and Final Maps
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standard s which may pertain to the proposed subdivision and may make recommendations concerning modifications to improvement and design of the proposed subdivision. [Source: 11-2-3]

11.04.040 Application Filing
A tentative map and tentative map application shall be submitted to the Community Development Director in the format and number of copies specified by the Director. Th e appl ication shall contain all the information specified for the appl ication by the Director unless the Director waives any of the information requirements. The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by the Master Fee Schedule. [Source: 11-2-4, -5, & -6]

11.04.050 Determination of Completeness
A. The application for a tentative map shall be deemed complete and accepted for processing only when it conforms to all the requirements of Section 11.04.040 (Application Filing) of th is Title.

Within thirty 30 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after the application is subm itted, the Community Development Director sha ll determine whether the application, including all submitted materials, is complete and shall notify the applicant of the determination in writing, including (if appropri ate) a description of why the appli cation is incomplete and any additional information that may be required. Upon receipt of any resubmittal of the application, a new 30-day review period shall begin.

B. If the Community Development Director determines that the application, including the submitted materials, is not complete, the applicant may appeal such determination to the Planning Commission . The appeal shall be filed in writing with the Director within 10 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after notice of the Director's determination. The Planning Commi ssion shall hear the appeal and give a final written determination on the appeal within 45 working days (excluding City recognized hol idays) after the Director's receipt of the applicant's appeal. Publi c noticing of the appeal hearing shall conform to all the requirements of Section 11.04.070 (Public Noticing) of this Title.

11.04.060 Application Processing
After the application is determined to be complete and is accepted, the Community Development Director shall proceed as follows:

A. Forward copies of the tentative map to affected agencies within five working days (excluding City recognized holidays) asking them to provide their input or comments within 15 working days (excluding City recogn ized holidays).
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11.04.080 Planning Commission Action
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A. The Planning Commission sha ll consider the tentative map appli cation, the staff report, and other pertinent information in its scheduled meeting and sha ll hold a public hearing after the acceptance of the complete application by the Com munity Development Director as provided in Section

11.04.040 (Appli cation Filing) of this Chapter. After the public hearing is closed, the Planning Commission shall do the following:

1. The Planning Commission sha ll review the environmental assessment of the applicant's proposa l and act in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act.

2. If the Planning Commission acts on an environmental assessment in compliance with t he California Environmental Quality Act, it shall then approve, conditionally approve, or disapprove the tentative subdivision map within 50 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after such action. The environmental assessment and the tentative su bdivision map may be acted upon at the same meeting as long as the environmental assessment is acted upon first.

3. The Plann ing Commission shall report in writing to the subd ivider through an adopted resolution the approval, conditional approval or disapproval, and the conditions on which such action is based.

4. A tentative map shall be approved or conditionally approved by the Planning Commission only if all requirements of this Title and other applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and poli cies of the City Council are complied with or can be met by compliance with specified conditions.

5. The Plan ning Commission shall disapprove a tentative map if it makes any of the following findings:
a. That the proposed tentative map is not consistent with the General Plan or any applicable specific plan as specified in Government Code section 65451. b. Th at the design or improvement of the proposed subdivision is not consistent with the General Plan or any applicable specific plan.
c. That the site of the proposed subdivision is not physically su itable for the type of development.
d. That the site of the proposed subdivision is not physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
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2. Address, entitlement number(s), and/or description of the subject property concerned.

3. In reasonable detail, each reason why t he ap pellant claims th at the Planning Commission's action was inappropriate, the facts the appel lant claims support each reason, and the remedy t he appellant is requesting.

4. A filing fee as establ ished by the Master Fee Schedule. The City of Reedley shall be made exempt from the filing fee requirem ent.

5. Th e City Clerk shall not accept an appeal submitted late or which does not contain all information requ ired by this subsection.

B. Hearing Procedure; City Council Action.

1. Upon receipt of an appeal meeting all the requ irements of Subsection A of this Section, the City Council shall set the matter fo r hearing. The hearing sha ll be held within 45 working days (excluding City recognized holidays ) after the fili ng of the appeal.

2. At least 10 working days (excluding City recognized hol idays) before the date set for the appeal hearing, the Community Development Director shall give written notice of the hearing in the manner specified by Government Code section 65090 and, in addition, by personal delivery or first cla ss United States mai l to the subd ivider and the appellant (if other than the subdivider). The notice shall include th e date, time and place of the public hearing.

3. Th e hearing shall be limited to those reasons stated in the written appeal and the notice as the appellant's bas is for disapproving or mod ifying the Planning Commiss ion's decision or other action. At the hearing, the appellant shall have the burden of presenting to the City Council evidence in support of those reasons and the remedy t he appe llant is requ esting. Thereafter, the burden shall shift to those perso ns opposed to the appeal to present evidence to the City Council in support of their positions. Both written and oral evidence may be presented at the hearing. After all evidence and testimony has been presented, the hearing shall be closed.
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h. That the tentative map fail s to meet or perform any of the requirements or conditions imposed by the Subdivision Map Act or this title; provided that such disapproval sha ll be accompanied by a finding identifying the requirements or cond itions wh ich have not been met or performed .
i. Th at in compliance with Government Code Section 66473.1, the design of the proposed subdivision will not provide, to the extent feasible, for future passive or natural heating or cooling opportunities in the subdivision.

5. The decision of the City Council sh all be final. [Source: 11-2-8)

11.04.100 Minor Modifications
A. Purpose and Intent. The purpose of this Section is to provide a process by which applicants can request a minor modification to the standards established in this Title. It is the intent of this Section to provide flexibility in standards which would otherwise preclude development or subdivision.

B. Review Authority. The Community Development Director shall be the review authority for minor modifications to the standards established in this Title. The Director sha ll accept, process, act on, or defer action to each minor modification request su bmitted.

C. Processing, Filing, and Review. A request for a minor modifi cation sha ll be submitted in writing to the Community Development Director on the approved form prescribed by the Director.

D. Findings. The Community Development Director shall find that the granting of the minor modification will not be material ly detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property and improvements in the area in wh ich the property is located and will not be in contradiction of the objectives of this Subdivision Ordinance, State law, or the Subdivision Map Act.

11.04.110 Expiration of Tentative Map Approval
A. Except as provided in Section 11.04.090 (Appeals) of this Chapter, the approval or conditional approval of a tentative map shall expire 24 months after the date of approva l by the Planning Commission or, if appl icable, the City Council.

B. Once a final map of all or any portion of the real property included within the tentative map is submitted to the City Engineer, subsequent actions of the City, including, but not limited to, processing, approving, and recording, may lawfully occur after the date of expiration of the tentative map.
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b. Tentative map number and/or County tract number of t he subject subd ivision. c. Requested period of exten sion (not exceeding 12 months). d. Rea sons for seeking extension, including facts showing why the requirements for recording a fina l map cannot be completed with in the period provided. e. A description of all efforts made to date to record the final map and the current stat us of the project.
f. A description of what remain s to be done to record the final map and what steps the subdivider proposes to complete the required subd ivision improvements.

2. At the t ime an extension application is submitt ed, the ap pl ica nt sha ll submit the filing fee in the amount established by the Master Fee Schedule.

C. Staff Review. With in th irty 30 working days (excluding City recognized hol idays) after an extension app licat ion is filed, the Commun ity Development Director sha ll review the appl ication and make its find ings and recommendation for the Plann ing Comm ission 's cons ideration.

D. Planning Commission Action. The Planning Commission shall cons ider t he extension application at its next regular meeting at wh ich the application may be legally scheduled. Notice of a public hearing sha ll not be required. The Plann ing Commission may grant an extension for such pe riod as it determines appropriate, provided no individual extension sha ll exceed 12 months and the total number of extensions shall not exceed six years. Such extension sha ll be in addition t o the periods of time provided in Subsection 11.04.090 (Appeals) of this Ch apter. In granting the extension, the Plan ni ng Comm iss ion may add or amend cond itions based on any changed circumsta nces or new city policies or standard s. If the Planning Commission denies the request, the subdivider may appeal to the City Coun cil, by filing a written appeal with the City Clerk with in 10 working days (exclud ing City recogn ized holidays) after the Plann ing Comm iss ion's denial. [Source: 11-2-10]

11.04.130 Improvements
A. The subd ivid er sha ll subm it to the City Engineer subdivision improvement plans, th e subdivider's engineer's estimated cost of improvements, and a deposit towa rd the plan check fee and constru ction inspect ion of public improvements fee as establ ished by th e Master Fee Schedule, for all improvements required by the Reedley Municipal Code, City policies, the Sta ndard Pl ans and Specifi cations of the City, and the cond itions of approval. All subdivision improvement plans shall be prepared by a registered civil engineer.

The subdivision improvement plans sha ll include the design for all publ ic utilities, electric, gas, telephone, and cable television.
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Before acceptance of the subdivision improvements, the subd ivider also shall file with the City Engineer a surety bond or certificate of deposit in the amount of 10 percent of the total estimated cost of the improvements for th e guarantee and warranty of the work for a period of one year following the completion and acceptance of improvements against any defective work or labor done or defective materials furnished .

G. Security provided by the applicant pursuant to this section shall be released as provided in Section 66499.7 of the Subdivision Map Act. [Source: 11-2-11)

11.04.140 Final Map
Before the expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map, the subdivider shall cause the real property included within the map, or any part thereof, to be surveyed and a final map conforming to the approved or conditionally approved tentative map to be prepared and filed for approval by the City Council. [Sou rce : 11-2-12)

11.04.150 Multiple Final Maps
The subdivider may file multiple fin al map applications relating to an approved or conditionally approved tentative map if the subdivider, at the time the tentative map was filed, informed the Community Development Department of their intent to file multiple final maps, or after filing of the tentative map, the Community Development Director, the City Engineer and the subdivider concur to the phasing of the subdivision and the filing of multiple final maps. The Director and the City Engineer may impose any reasonable conditions relating to the filing of multiple fin al maps. [Source: 11-2-13)

11.04.160 Final Map Application
A final map conforming to the requirements of this Section and Section 11.04.170 {Final Map Description and Contents) of this Chapter and publ ic improvement plans conform ing to the requirements of this Section and Section 11.04.130 (Improvements) of this Chapter shall be submitted to the Engineering Department in the format and number of copies specified by the City Engineer. The application shall conta in all the information specified for the application by the City Engineer, unless the City Engineer waives any of the information requirements. The application shall be accompan ied by the fee established by the Master Fee Schedule. [Source : 11-2-14)
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2. Subdivision Name; Exterior Boundaries. The subdivision name, if one is used, and the tract number shall conspicuously appear on each sheet of the final map. On one of the sheets, there shal l be a legal descri ption of the exterior boundaries of the area subdivided. The exterior boundary of the land to be divided shall be indicated by a border one-eighth of an inch in w idth.

3. Lots And Blocks. Each lot sha ll be numbered or lettered consecutively beginning with lot no. 1; except, that when the final map is an additional phase of an existing subd ivision, the lot numbers shal l commence with the next number higher than in the preceding phase.

The area of each lot sha ll be shown on the final map.

Blocks, if used, sha ll be consecutively lettered, or numbered. Each block and each parcel shall be shown completely on one sheet.

4. Public Dedications. The final map shall show the width, location, and the names (without abbreviation) or other sufficient designation of the following:
a. New streets.
b. Publ ic areas and easements.
c. Adjoining streets.
d. All other existing streets, easements, rights of way and other real property interests to be dedicated for public purposes.

5. Technical Information:
a. The dimensions of all lot lines, subdivision perimeter and centerline of streets shall be shown in feet and decimals thereof to the nearest 1/100 of a foot and bearings to the nearest second. If a course is a curve, the radius, length of curve or bearing and length of chord, and central angle shall be shown. If the ends of a curve are not t angent to the preceding or following courses and the chord along with its bearing and length are not shown, the radial of the end of the curve, with its bearing, shall be shown.
b. All required information shall be shown in full for all portions of the map. No ditto marks shall be used w ith respect to any requ ired information. c. The width of each street right of way sha ll be shown indicating the w idths on each side of the centerline. If add itional right of way for an existing street is offered for dedication, the original right of way and the add itional right of way width offered for ded ication shal l be shown along with the total width of the new right of way. 15 Chapter 11.04 - Tentative and Final Maps
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2. Engineer or Surveyor Statement. A statement, signed and sealed by the engineer or surveyor responsible for preparation of the final map, as provided in Section 66441 of the Subdivision Map Act.

3. City Engineer or City Surveyor Statement. A statement, signed by the City Engineer and/or City Surveyor, that the map was exam ined by them and the subdivision as shown is substantially the same as it appeared on the approved tentative map and, if required, any approved alterations thereof, and that all the provisions of the Subdivision Map Act, this Title and any other local ordinance applicable at the time of approval of the tentative map have been compl ied with, and that they are satisfied that the map is technica lly correct.

4. Planning Commission Statement. A statement signed by the secretary of the Pl ann ing Commission, indicating the date of the meeting in which the tentative map was approved.

5. City Clerk Statement. If any real property is offered for dedication for public use on the final map or by a separate instrument, a statement signed by the City Clerk on the final map stating that the City Council approved the map and accepted, accepted subject to improvement, or rejected on behalf of the public any of the real property offered for dedication. [Source: 11-2-15]

11.04.180 City Engineer Review
The City Engineer shall review the final map and subsequent subm issions of the map and will recommend approval when they determine that the final map complies with all requirements of Sections 11.04.160 (Final Map Application) and 11.04.170 (Final Map Description and Contents) of this Chapter. Th e public improvement plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to acceptance of the fin al map. The final map shall be reviewed and subject to acceptance by the City Engineer prior to City Council consideration of the final map. [Source: 11-2-17]

11.04.190 Community Development Director Review
Th e Community Development Director shall review the final map to determine its substantial conformance with the approved tentative map and the cond itions of approval imposed by the Planning Commission and/or City Council. If the Director determines that the final map is in substa ntial conformance with the approved tentative map, th at all conditions of approval have been met or performed, and that the final map has been recommend ed for approval by the City Engineer, the Director shall present it to the City Counci l with their recommendation. If a subdivis ion improvem ent agreement is proposed, it shall be presented to the City Council in the same meeting as the final map. [Source: 11-2-18] 17 Chapter 11.04 - Tentative and Final Mops
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11.04.220 Notice of Completion
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Upon completion and acceptance of the improvements required by a subdivision improvement agreement, the subdivider shall request the City Engineer to issue a notice of completion. Unless the subdivision improvement agreement provides a different time, completion and acceptance of the improvement and filing of the notice of completion must ta ke place within 24-months of the signing of the agreement, or a new agreement, improvement security and required fee shal l be provided for the City Council's approval. [Source: 11-2-21]
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Chapter 11.06 - Vesting Tentative
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CHAPTER 11.06 VESTING TENTATIVE MAPS .. ................................................................................ 2

11.06.010 Filing and Processing ................................................................................................................. 2

11.06.020 Rights of Map .. .... .. .... ... .. ...... ... .. ....... .......................... ....... .... ...... .... .... ...... ............ ......... ........... 3

11.06.030 Map Amendments ........................ ... .. ..... ........... ..... ............................ ....... ................................ 5

11.06.040 Minor Modifications .. ..... ....... ... .... ..... .... ....... ... ............ ... ....... .... .......... ..... ....... ....... ........ .... ..... .. 5

11.06.050 Effect of Inconsistent Zoning .. .... ........ .. .. ... .... .. ..... .. .. ... .. .... ................. ............ ... ...... ... .. ....... .. .. .. 5

11.06.060 Concurrent Processing of Other Permits .......................... ........ .. .... .... .................. ..................... 5 Chapter 11.06
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2. Sewer, water, storm drain and road details.

3. Information on the uses to which the buildings will be put.

4. Detailed grading plans and geological studies.

5. Flood control information .

6. Architectural plans.

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7. Other stud ies and information normally required by the City at the Building Permit application stage.

8. Other information specified by the department as necessary to comply with other applicable federal, state, or local requirements. [Source: 11-4-1 & -5]

11.06.020 Rights of Map
A. Approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map grant s the right to proceed forward in the map application and review process, given the proposed project complies with all applicable City ordinances, po licies, and standards in effect when the map application is deemed comp lete. If the city initiates proceed ings to change these ordinances, the updated rules may apply when approving, conditionally approving, or disapproving the map, provided proper notice is given.

B. Notwithstanding the provisions of Subsection A of this Section, the City may condition or deny a permit, approval, extension, or entitlement if it makes any of the fol lowing determinations:

1. A fa ilure to do so would place residents of the subd ivision or parceled land or residents in the immediate commun ity in a cond ition dangerous to their health or safety, or both.

2. The condition or denial is requ ired to comply with State or Federal law.

C. The rights described in this Section shall expire if a final map or a final parcel map is not approved by the City prior to the expiration of the vesting tentative map. If the final map or a final parcel map is approved, these rights shall la st for an initial period of 12 months from the date of recording of the final map or final parcel map. Where several final maps or final parcel maps are recorded on various phases of a project covered by a single vesting tentative map, this initial period sha ll begin for each phase when the final map or final parcel map for that phase is record ed. 3 Chapter 11.06 - Vesting Tentative Maps
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11.06.030 Map Amendments
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Except as provided in Section 11.04.040 and 11.06.040 of this Title, if the ord inances, policies, or standards of the City are changed subsequent to the approval or conditional approval of a vesting tentative map, the su bdivider, at any time prior to expiration of the vesting tentative map, may apply for an amendment to the vesting tentative map to secure vested rights to proceed with the changed ord inances, policies, or standards. The application sha ll be filed, in writing, with the Commun ity Development Department and shall clearly specify the changed ord inances, pol icies, standa rds for which the amendment is sought. The application shall be reviewed and processed in the same manner as a vesting tentative map application (see Section 11.06.040 (Minor Modifications), below). [Source: 11-4-3]

11.06.040 Minor Modifications
Minor modifications to the standards established in this Chapter may be granted in compliance with Section

11.04.100 {Minor Modifications), granted the Community Development Director makes all necessary findings. [Source: NEW]

11.06.050 Effect of Inconsistent Zoning
Whenever a subd ivider files a vesting tentative map for a subd ivision whose intended development is inconsistent with the Zoning Code in existence at th at time, such inconsistency sha ll be noted on the map.

The Planning Commission or City Council may deny such vesting tentative map or approve it conditioned on the subd ivider, or the subdivider's designee, obtaining the necessary change in the Zoning Code to eliminate the inconsistency. If the change in the Zoning Code is obtained, approva l or conditional approva l of the vesting tentative map shall confer a vested right to proceed with development, as described in Sectionll.06.020 (Rights of Map), of this Chapter, in substantial compliance with the change in the Zoning Code and the map as approved. [Source: 11-4-4]

11.06.060 Concurrent Processing of Other Permits
If other discretionary land use approvals are required in connection with development under the vesting tentative map (i.e., Conditional Use Permit), the subdivider sha ll obta in such approvals prior to, or process them concurrently with, the filing of the vesting tentative map. For purposes of this Section, "discretionary land use approvals" shall includ e, but not be limited to appli cations such as, General Plan Amendments, Rezone, Conditional Use Permits, and Variances. [Source: 11-4-6] 5 Title 11 - Subdivision Ordinance
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CHAPTER 11.08 PARCEL MAPS ....................................................... .. .............. ............................... 2

11.08.010 When Tentative and Final Parcel Maps Required ............. ......... .. .. ........................................... 2

11.08.020 Map Preparation ................................ .... ... ........... ........................ ........ ............... .. ... ... .............. 2

11.08.030 Preliminary Review and Preapplication ............................... ... .................................................. 3

11.08.040 Application Filing ...... ...... .... ..... ...... .... .................... .................................................................... 3

11.08.050 Determination of Completeness .................. .. ........ ....... ............................................................ 3

11.08.060 Application Processing ..................................... ...... .. ................ .... .... ...................................... ... 4

11.08.070 Public Noticing ..... ... ........ .. ... ............................................................. ............. ............................ 4

11.08.080 Planning Commission Action ..................................................................................................... 4

11.08.090 Appeals ... ........ ....... ..... ..... ..... ... ....... ... ..... .... ................................ ......................................... ...... 6

11.08.100 Minor Modifications ..... ... ..... ... ..................................... ........................ ... ....... ....... ................ .... 6

11.08.110 Expiration of Tentative Parcel Map Approval ........................................ .. ...... .. .. .. ..................... 6

11.08.120 Extensions .................................. .... ............................................................................................ 7

11.08.130 Improvements .......... .. ...... ........................ ......................... ........................ ....... ... .. .................... 7

11.08.140 Final Parcel Map Application and Filing .................................................................................... 7

11.08.150 City Engineer Review .................... ... .. .... ................ .............. ...................................................... 9 Chapter 11.08 - Parcel Maps
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11.08.030 Preliminary Review and Preapplication
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Before subm itting a tentative parcel map application, the subd ivider may schedule a preapplication meeting with the Community Development Director to discuss the proposed subdivision. At the preapplication meeting, the subdivider shall have an opportunity to discuss physical conditions, facts, and policies affecting the proposed subdivision . The subdivider may also present for review a preliminary parcel map showing approximate lot lines, proposed street al ignments, or other features of the proposed subdivision. The Director shall inform the subdivider of the City policies, General Plan, zoning, fees, infrastructure, and development standards which may pertain to the proposed subdivision and may make recommendations concerning modifications to improvement and design of the proposed subd ivision . [Source: NEW]

11.08.040 Application Filing
A parcel map and parcel map application shall be submitted to the Community Development Director or their designee in the format and number of copies specified by the Director. The appli cation shall contain all the information specified for the application by the Director, unless the Director waives any of the information requ irements. The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by the Master Fee Schedule.

11.08.050 Determination of Completeness
A. Within thirty 30 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after the appli cation is submitted, the Community Development Director shall determine whether the application, including all submitted materials, is complete and sha ll notify the appli cant of the determination in writing, including (if appropriate) a description of why the application is incomplete and any additional information that may be required . Upon receipt of any resubmittal of the application, a new 30-day review period shall begin. [Source: NEW]
B. If the Community Development Director determines that the application, including the submitted materials, is not complete, the applicant may appeal such determination to the Planning Comm ission. The appeal shall be filed in writing with the Director within 10 working days (excluding City recogni zed holidays) after notice of the Director's determination. The Planning Comm iss ion shall hear the appeal and give a final written determination on the appeal within 45 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after the Director's receipt of the applicant's appeal. Public noticing of the appeal hearing shall conform to all the requirements of Section 11.08.070 {Public Noticing). [Source: NEW]
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3. The Planning Commission sha ll report in writing to the subdivider through an adopted resolution the approval, conditional approval or disapproval, and the conditions on which such action is based.

4. A parcel map shall be approved or conditionally approved by the Planning Commission only if all requ irements of this Title and other appl icable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and policies of the City Council are complied with or can be met by compliance with specified cond itions.

B. The Planning Commiss ion shall disapprove a tentative parcel map if it makes any one of the following findings:
l. The proposed tentative parcel map is not in compliance with the General Plan or any appl icable specific plans as specified in Government Code section 65451;

2. The design or improvement of the proposed subd ivision is not in compliance with the General Plan or any appl icable specific plan;

3. The site of the proposed subdivision is not physically su itable for the proposed development types and density;

4. The design of the proposed subdivision or improvement(s) are likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably injure fi sh or wildlife or their habitat;

5. The design of the proposed subdivision or improvement(s) are li ke ly to cause serious public health problems;

6. The design of the proposed subd ivision or improvement(s) will conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision; provided that the Pl ann ing Commiss ion may approve the tentative parcel map if it finds that alternate easements for access or use will be provided, and that these wi ll be substantially equ iva lent to ones previously acquired by the publ ic. This Subsection shall apply on ly to easements of record or to easements establ ished by judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, and no authority is hereby granted to the Planning Commission to determine that the publ ic at large has acqu ired easements for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision; or

7. The tentative pa rcel map fail s to meet or perform any of the requirements or conditions imposed by the Subdivision Map Act or this Title; provided that such disapproval shall be accompanied by a finding identifying the requirements or conditions which have not been met or performed.
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E. The period of time specified in Subsection A or B of this Section, in cluding any extension granted in compl iance with this Section, shall not include any time during which a lawsuit involving the approval or conditional approval of the tentative map is or was pending in a court of competent ju risd iction. After service of the initial petition or complaint in the lawsu it upon the City, the subdivider may apply in writing to the Community Development Director for a stay. Within 40 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after receiving the application, the Director shal l in writing either stay the time period for up to five years or deny the requested stay.

F. Expiration of an approved or conditionally approved tentative map shall terminate all proceedings, and no final map of all or any portion of real property included within the tentative map shall be filed without first processing a new tentative map application.

11.08.120 Extensions
Extension applications sha ll be filed, noticed, heard, and decided according to the procedures, rules, burdens, and requirements in Section 11.04.120 (Extens ions), of this Title.

11.08.130 Improvements
Before the approval of the final parcel map, the subdivider shall submit to the City Engineer improvement plans required by the conditions of approval of the tentative parcel map, prepared by a registered civil engineer, for review and approval in accordance with Section 11.04.0130 (Improvements) of this Title.

11.08.140 Final Parcel Map Application and Filing
A. Before expiration of the tentative parcel map, unless the requirement for a final parcel map has been waived pursuant to Chapter 06 of this Title, the subdivider may cause the land included within the tentative parcel map, or any part thereof, to be surveyed, may prepare a final parcel map in accordance with the approved or conditionally approved tentative parcel map and may file the final parcel map application with the City Engineer.

B. A fin al map conforming to the requirements of this Section and Section 11.08.130 (Improvements) of this Chapter shall be submitted to the Engineering Department in the format and number of copies specified by the City Engineer. The application shall contain all the information specified for the appl ication by the City Engineer unless the City Engineer wa ives any of the information requirements . The application shall be accompanied by the fee establ ished by the Master Fee Schedule. Final Parcel Map Description and Contents.
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F. Certificates And Statements on Final Parcel Map. The final map shall contain or be accompanied by all certificates and statements required by the Subdivision Map Act. It sha ll also contain any other certificates th at may be required by the Planning Commission or City Council. All final map requirements stated in Section 11.04.160 (Final Map Application), of this Title shall apply to a final parcel map.

G. Dedications or Offers of Dedications. If dedications or offers of dedication are required, they may be made either by a statement on the parcel map or by a separate instrument. If dedications or offers of dedication are made by separate instrument, the dedications or offers of dedication shall be recorded concurrently with, or prior to, the final parcel map being filed for record. The dedication or offers of dedication, whether by statement or separate instrument, sha ll be signed by all parties having any record title interest in the real property.

H. Abandonment of Public Streets and Easements .. The fina l parcel map shall adequately delineate any public streets or public easements to be left in effect after the subd ivision . The filing of the fi nal parcel map shall constitute abandonment of all public streets and public easements not shown on the final parcel map; provided that, a written notation of each abandonment is listed by reference to the recording data or other official record creating these public streets or publ ic easements and certified to on the map by the City Clerk. Before a public easement vested in another public entity may be abandoned pursuant to this Subsection, the applicant shall notify the public entity of the proposed abandonment. The applicant shall submit with the final parcel map written verification that the public entity has received the notice. No public easement vested in another public entity sha ll be abandoned pursuant to this Subsection if that public entity objects to the proposed abandonment.

I. Submittal of Final Improvement Plans. The applicant shall submit to the City Engineer final improvement plans in accordance with Section 11.04.130 (Improvements), of this Title.

11.08.150 City Engineer Review
The City Engineer sha ll review the fin al map and subsequent submissions of the map and will recommend approval when they determine that the final map complies with all requirements of this Chapter and Title.

The public improvement plans shall be subject to review and approval by the City Engineer prior to acceptan ce of the final map. The final map shall be reviewed and subject to acceptance by the City Engineer prior t o City Council consideration of the final map.
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1. A title guarantee by a qual ified title company, for the benefit of the City, certifying that the signatures of all persons whose consent is necessary to pass clear title to the land and all acknowledgments appear on the proper certifi cates and are correctly shown on the map and affidavits to a dedication.

2. Fresno County tax compliance certification request.

3. All other data, docume nts and other matters requ ired to be fil ed with the city engineer in conjunction with the final map, as may be required by law. [Source: 11-220]

11.08.190 Notice of Completion
Upon completion and acceptance of the improvements in accord ance with the approved parcel map improvement agreement, the applicant shall request a notice of completion in accordance with Section

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B. The Planning Commission shall act on the application for final parcel map waiver no later than 60 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after the application has been accepted as complete by the Community Development Director in compl iance with Section 11.08.040 through Section 11.08.060, of this Title, even if the Planning Commission's consideration and action on the tentative parcel map application is at a different time pursu ant to Section 11.08.080 (Planning Comm ission Action), of this Title; and
C. Before approva l of a fin al parcel map waiver, the Planning Commission shall make each of the findings required by Section 66428(b) of the Subdivision Map Act. These findings shall be in add ition to, but may be comb ined with, the findings required for approva l of the tentative parcel map.

D. The action of the Planning Comm ission on the application for final parcel map waiver shall be su bject to appeal pursuant to Section 11.08.090 (Appeals), of this Title . [Source: 11-6-3]

11.10.040 Improvements
As a condition of approving waiver of a final parcel map, the Planning Comm ission sha ll require the subdivider to install, con struct, and/or provide all onsite and offsite improvements and the dedication of rights of way or easements required under Chapter 11.08 (Parcel Map) of this Title for the tentative parcel map covering the parcels being created. If a parcel map improvement agreement is requ ired under Subsection 11.08.130 (Improvements), of this Title, the certificate of waiver shall not be issued until the agreement and required security has been filed with and approved by the City Council and City Engineer. [Source: 11-6-4]

11.10.050 Certification of Water
When the Planning Comm iss ion has found and determined th at a division of land qualifi es for a fin al parcel map waiver, and su bject to the appl icant' s compliance, the Community Development Department shall issue a certificate of waiver to the appl icant. The applicant sha ll record such certifi cate concurrently with the deed, contract of sa le or lease of any portion of the property. A copy of both recorded documents sha ll be fil ed with the Community Development Department before the certificate sha ll become final. [Source:
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J. Alignment With Existing Streets (Other Than Intersections). Subd ivision streets which constitute continuations of streets in contiguous territory shall be al igned so that their ce nterlines coincide where physica lly poss ible, and otherwise cen terlines sha ll be continued by suitable curves.

K. Extension of Streets to Boundary Lines. Extensions of boundary lines shall comply with the fo llowing:

1. Streets sha ll be extended directly to the boundary lines of the su bdivision for the purposes of coordination and development of the existing and future street plans with respect to adjacent territory.

L. Half Streets and Streets Located Partly Within Subdivisions. Half and partial streets located in subdivisions shall comply with the following:

1. Notwithstanding that a portion of any existing or proposed street may lie outside of the subd ivision, the Planning Commission shall have authority to establish the width and alignment of same.

2. The subd ivid er shall only be required to improve the portion of the street dedicated in compliance with th is Title.

3. If the centerline of a proposed street right of way will lie outside the subd ivision, the subd ivider shall nevertheless furni sh sufficient additional right-of-way, by means of a temporary additional easement, so that there shall be a temporary half street, wh ich shall be at least half of the width of the ultimate proposed street right of way. Such temporary additiona l easement shall be abandoned for street purposes and revert to the adjoining property when the additional right of way outside of the subdivision has been acquired.

The City Council shal l have the discretion to perm it the postponement of any required improvement within such temporary additional easement by an agreement secured by improvement security, but such improvements sha ll be installed in any case not later th an the date of acqu isition of the additional right of way outside of the subd ivision.

M. Cul-De-Sacs. Cul-de-sacs shall comply with the following:

1. Cu l-de-sacs sha ll terminate in an area bounded by a right-of-way line lying on or outside of a circle with a radius of not less than 50 feet.

2. The length of a cul-de-sac shall not exceed 500 feet, measured from the center of the circle mentioned in Subsection M.1 of this Section to the closest right-of-way line of the connecting street, measured along the centerl ine of the cul-de-sac.

3. Dead end streets shall not be allowed, except where a street extends to a boundary line and it is determined that such street wi ll be extended beyond the boundary of the subd ivision within a reasona ble time, in wh ich case a temporary cu l-de-sac may be 3 Chapter 11.12 -Subdivision Design and Improvements
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D. Side Lines of Lots. Side lines of lots shall run, as nearly as practicable, at right angles to the street centerline, or at right angles to the tangent of any curved street centerline, upon which the lot faces. Lots on cul-de-sac streets sha ll have side lines that are radial to center of the cul-de-sac.

E. Divided Boundary Lines. No lot shal l be divided by the boundary line of a County or City.

F. Future Dividing. Where any lot is designed such that there is a possibility that it may be divided into two or more lots at some future time, the size, shape, and orientation of t he lot with respect to streets and easements shall be such that such future division of the lot may readily take place in compliance with this title or the Zoning Code and with th e orderly extension of existing or potential streets and easements .

11.12.040 Blocks
A. Length of Blocks. Blocks shall comply with the following:

1. Blocks shall not be more than 990 feet long, except to the extent a block rears upon a freeway, limited access highway or ra ilroad right of way.

2. Blocks sha ll not be less than 660 feet long, except where shorter blocks are necessary to conform with the location of streets and other parts of the subdivision, such as where the subd ivision is of irregular shape, or contains otherwise suitable blocks or streets of irregular shape or alignment or is intersected by existing or potential streets so requiring.

3. Blocks longer than 660 feet (but not longer than 990 feet) may be required by the Community Development Director and City Engineer for the purpose of reducing the number of intersections with arterial and collector streets.

B. Definition. For the purpose of this Section, the term "block" sha ll be deemed to be all property fronting on one side of a street measured from the points where such street is intersected or intercepted by other streets . [Source: 11-5-5]

11.12.050 Railroad Grade Crossings
Where the subdivision adjoins a railroad, and the location of existing or potentia l streets is such that there is a possibility of a grade separation, the City Engineer may require the design of the su bdivision to accommodate such grade se paration. [Source: 11-5-6]

11.12.060 Watercourse
A. In event a subdivision is traversed by or adjoins a watercourse or stream:
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D. All matters of size and design in ca ses mentioned in this section shall be subject to the City's Standards, the city sanitary sewer master plan and the approval of the City Engineer. [Source: 11- 5-9]

11.12.090 Water Lines and Fire Hydrants
A. The subdivider shall provide all related structures and appurtenant parts necessary for the foregoing purposes.

B. Water lines shall be provided and shall connect with existing water li nes or mains. Connections shall be provided for every lot in the subdivision.

C. Where water lines are laid in streets or alleys, laterals for connections with lots shall be extended to the right of way lines.

D. Fire hydrants shall be provided with suitable connections to water lines or mains to supply necessary local neighborhood fire protection.

E. All matters of size and design in cases mentioned in this section shall be subject to the City's Standards and the approval of the City Engineer and Fire Department. [Source : 11-5-10]

11.12.100 Utility Easements
A. Easements shall be provided for the location of overhead and underground utilities, including, but not confined to, electrical, communication, sewer, water, or gas lines or drainage facilities.

B. Easements described in Subsection A ofthis Section shall be dedicated to the City. By virtue of such easements and dedication, the City sha ll have t_he right to install, operate, maintain, and replace within such easements such utilities which the City may, from time to time, operate including, but not confined to, water and sewer lines. Public utility companies now or hereafter holding franchi ses under Federal or State law or City ordinance to occupy public roads or highways shall also be entitled to use such easements for the installation, operation, maintenance and replacement of their utility lines, mains, and facilities, without the necessity of obtaining permission from the City.

Nothing in this Section shall preclude a public utility from obtaining its own easements; provided however, no easement shall be obtained by a utility company in those instan ces where the City will install municipally owned utility facilities until the City ascertains, within a reasonable length of time, that it is unable to coordinate the use or location of facilities between the various utility companies and City within any utility easement provided in accordance with Subsection A of this Section.
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3. Proposed and existing utility lines including, but not limited to, electrical, telephone and cable television providing service to all new subd ivision developments within residential, commercial, and industrial zones shall be placed underground. The subdivider responsible for complying with the requirements of this subsection shall make the necessary arrangements with the electrical and telephone utilities for the installation of such facilities. The City Engineer may exempt the undergrounding of existing utility lines in cases of unusual circumstances. Sa id exemption shall be in writing in a form acceptable to the City Engineer.

4. This subsection shall not apply to telephone transmission lines or electric transm ission li nes or other lines which do not provide service to the area being subdivided .

11.12.110 Limitations on Access
No reservations controlling or limiting access to public ways sha ll be permitted, except as provided in this Title. [Source: 11-5-12]

11.12.120 Street Signs
A. At least one permanent street name sign shall be provided at the intersection of each named street or pedestrian way.

B. All matters of location and design of street name signs shal l be subject to the City's Standards and approval of the City Engineer. [Source: 11-5-13]

11.12.130 Commercial and industrial Areas
When property is designated by the General Plan or Zoning Code as being for commercial or industrial use, the design of the subdivision and the kinds, nature and extent of the improvements and dedications to be required shall be appropriate to such use as determined by the Planning Commission . The streets shall be adequate for the traffic anticipated for such uses and shall provide direct access from arterial and collector streets without traversing loca l streets or residentially zoned areas. [Source : 11-5-14]

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A. The subdivider sha ll contact and survey all CATV operators who have received a franchise from the city pursuant to Title 7, Chapter 7 of th is Code to ascerta in which operators desire to provide CATV service to the subdivision. The subdivider may establish a reasonable deadline to receive CATV operator responses. The fin al map or final parcel map, or in the case of residential projects not requiring a subdivision or parcel map, the final site plan or (if none) final bui lding plans, sh al l indicate the CATV operators that have agreed to serve the development.

B. If two or more CATV operators wish to provide service, the subdivider shall accommodate them in a joint utilities trench on a nondiscriminatory shared cost basis. If fewer than two CATV operators indicate interest, the subdivider shall provide conduit to accommodate two sets of CATV cables and dedicate to the City any initially unoccupied conduit. The subd ivider shall be entitled to recover the costs of installing such initially unoccupied conduit if th e City subsequently leases or sells occupancy or use rights to any CATV operator. Recovery of such costs shall be subject to the terms, conditions, and limitations of a written agreement between the subdivider and the City.

C. The subdivider shall provide at least 10 working days (excluding City recogn ized holidays) written notice of the date that utility trenches will be open to the fran chised CATV operators that have agreed to serve the development. If a CATV operator does not reply to the subdivider within 10 working days (exc luding City recogni zed holidays) after receipt of such notice, the CATV operator shal l be deemed to have waived the opportunity to install its CATV facilities during the period the trenches are open. When the trenches are open, CATV operators shall have two working days (excluding City recognized holidays) to begin the installation of their cables, and five working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after beginning installation to complete installation .

D. For residential subd ivisions, compliance with this section shall be imposed as a condition of approva l of any tentative map or tentative parcel map. The final map or final parcel map shall not be approved, or, for residential projects not requiring a subdivision map, the final site plan sha ll not be approved or a Building Permit shall not be issued (whichever is applicable), until the subdivider or developer submits evidence that it has, or has agreed in a subdivision agreement, parcel map agreement or other development agreement with the City th at it will:

1. Notify ea ch franchi sed CATV operator that underground utility trenches are to be open as of an estimated date, and that each franchi sed CATV operator will be allowed access to such trenches, including trenches from proposed streets to individual homes or home sites, on specified nondiscriminatory terms and cond itions; and

2. Pursuant to Subsection C of this Section, receive and acce pt a written reply from a CATV operator that it intends to install its facilities during the period the trenches are open on the specified term s and conditions, or su ch other terms and conditions as are mutually agreeable to the subdivider or the developer and CATV operator, subject to a CATV operator's waiver of such opportunity as provided in Subsection C of this Section. 11 Chapter 11.12 -Subdivision Design and Improvements
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D. Exceptions may be cons idered by the Planning Commission at the same t ime, or after, the cons ideration of t he tentative map or tentative parcel map.

E. Upon receipt of a complete application for an exception, or upon initiation of its own motion, the Planning Commission sha ll hold a noticed public hearing on the proposed exception.

1. Notice of Hearing. If the exception is to be cons idered at the same time as the tentative map or tentative parcel map, notice sha ll be given and the hearing sha ll be conducted as part of the notice and hearing on the tentative map or tentative parcel map.

2. Hearing Date Published. If the except ion is to be considered aft er and separately from approval of the tentative map or tentative parcel map, notice of the time, date and place of the hearing shall comp ly with the standards est ablished in Section 11.04.070 (Public Noticing).

3. Decision of Planning Commission. Upon closing of the publ ic hearing, the Planning Commission shall give its decision on t he proposed exception in accordance with Subsection A. The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final.

4. Appeal. The applicant or any interested person adversely affected may appea l any action of the Planning Commission with respect to the required exception . The appeal shall be filed, noticed, heard, and decided according to t he procedures, rules, burdens, and requirements in Section 11.04.090 (Appeals), of this Title. [Source: 11-5-18]

11.12.180 Oversized Improvements
The City Coun cil may determine by resolution that the required size, capacity, number or length of any street, sewer, water, storm drain, or other improvements installed by the subdivider pursuant to this title shall be greater than would otherwise be required hereunder, for the benefit of property not with in the subd ivision, and that those improvements be dedicated to the public. In that event, the City shall enter into an agreement with the subdivider, as part of the subdivision improvement agreement or in a separate agreement, to reimburse the subdivider for that portion of the cost of those improvements, including interest, more than t he construction required for the subd ivision. The agreement sha ll provide for re imbursement in one of the ways set forth in section 66487 of the Subdivision Map Act, as determined by the City Council. [Source: 11-5-19]
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11.14.010 Lot Line Adjustments
A. Applicability. A lot line adjustment involves two or more existing adjacent parcels when land is taken from one parcel and added to an adjacent parcel, and where a greater number of parcels than originally existed is not thereby created. No tentative map, tentative parcel map, final map, or final parcel map shall be required as a condition to the approval of a lot li ne adjustment.

However, an appli cation for a lot line adjustment shall include a diagram or map of the proposed lot line adjustment complying with this section.

B. Application. A lot line adjustment application shall be submitted to the Commun ity Development Director in the format and number of copies specified by the Director. The application shall contain all the information, documents, and diagrams specified for the application by the Director, unless the Director waives any of the requirements. The application shall be accompanied by the fee established by the Master Fee Schedule.

C. Community Development Director Review. The Commun ity Development Director shall review the application to determine its compl iance with the Zoning Code. The Director sha ll forward their written determination to the applicant and the City Engineer.

D. City Engineer Review. The City Engineer shall review the application for completeness, its effect on any existing utilities and infrastructure, and technical correctness.

E. City Engineer Action. The City Engineer may approve the lot line adjustment application if found in compliance with the Community Development Director's Determination and the Subd ivision Map Act.

F. Appeals. The applicant or any interested person adverse ly affected may appeal any action of the City Engineer with respect to the lot line adjustment to the City Council within 10 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) of the City Engineer's action. The appeal shall be filed, noticed, heard, and decided according to the procedures, rules, burdens, and requirements in Section 11- 04-090 (Appeals) of this Title.

G. Lot Line Adjustment Recordation. The approved lot li ne adjustment sha ll be forwarded by the City Engineer to the County Recorder's Office for recording.

H. Deed Recordation. Within 12 months of the date of recordation of the lot line adjustment, the approved and recorded lot line adjustment shall be reflected in a deed(s), which shall be forwarded by the applicant to the Fresno County Recorder's Office for recording. Th e applicant shall pay the recording fee as set forth by the Fresno County Recorder's Office. 2 Chapter 11.14 Additional Subdivision Procedures
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Sidewalks within and adjacent to the site together with dimensions.

Location, height, and material of any existing and proposed wall s, fences, and hedges.

2. Additional Submittals. In addition to submittals otherwise required by this Title, the fo llowing documents and information shall be submitted with the tentative map or tentative parcel map application for a condominium conversion:
a. A statement of repairs and improvements to be made by the subd ivider to refurbish and restore the building and other structures to achieve compliance with applicable codes.
b. A copy of the declaration of covenants, conditions and restrictions required by State law, which will apply to all owners of the proposed condominium units. c. Square footage and number of rooms in each unit.
d. Proposed homeowners' association dues.
e. Financing ava ilable for prospective buyers.
f. Evidence that written notification of intent to convert the units into condominiums, was sent to and received by each of the existing tenants at least 60 working days (exclud ing City recognized holidays) before filing of the tentative map or tentative parcel map and to each person applying for rental of unit commencing at a date not less th an 60 working days (excluding City recognized hol idays) before the filing of a tentative map or tentative parcel map.

E. Processing Tentative Subdivision Maps and Final Maps. 4 1. Except as required otherwise by this Chapter, the Subdivision Map Act or other applicable law, the t entative map or tentative parcel map and final map or final parcel map for a condom inium conversion sha ll be reviewed and processed under this Title, whichever is appl icable.

2. No fin al map or final parcel map for a condominium conversion shall be approved unless all the following find ings are made:
a. Each existing tenant has received notification of intent to convert, in compl iance with Section 66452.3 of the Subd ivision Map Act, at least 60 working days (excluding City recognized ho lidays) before the filing of the tentative map or tentative parcel map.
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2. By City Council. The City Council may, by resolution on its own motion, initiate proceedings to revert subdivided property to acreage. The City Council shall direct the Commun ity Development Director to obtain the necessary information to initiate and conduct the proceedings, including preparation and giving of all required notices.

C. Petition. A reversion to acreage petition sha ll be on a form prescribed by and available from the Community Development Department. The petition sha ll be filed with the Community Development Department and shall include or be accompan ied by the following:
6 1. Petition Requirements. A tentative reversion to acreage map legibly drawn on a sheet at least 18-inches by 36-inchesbut not larger than 24-inches by 36-inches. There shall be a blank one-inch margin completely around the sheet. The sca le shall be 1-inch = 100 feet.

The Community Development Director may require a larger scale than subm itted if deemed necessary for clarity. All lettering sha ll be 1/8-inch) minimum or typed of legible size. The tentative reversion to acreage map shall contain the following information:
a. Name(s) and address(es) of all owner(s) of real property within the subdivision proposed for reversion.
b. Date of preparation, north arrow, and sca le.
c. Boundary lines of the property and approximate dimensions. d. All existing structures and improvements located on the property, together with their dimensions and the distances between them, the distances to any lot lines and property lines and the height of each structure.
e. The name, width and location of each existing and proposed street abutting or traversing the subdivision, a statement as to whether the street is private or public, a statement as to whether the street improvements have been insta lled and a statement as to whether the street is to remain after reversion. f. Location, purpose, width, and record owners of all existing and proposed public and private easements and rights of way abutting or traversing any part of the subd ivision and a statement as to whether they will remain after reversion .

Easement and right of way boundaries sha ll be shown by means of a dotted line. g. An accurate legal description of the subdivision.

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Dedications or offers of dedication to be vacated or abandoned by the reversion to acreage are unnecessary for present or prospective public purposes; and b. Either:
i. All owners of an interest in the real property within the subdivision have consented to reversion; or
ii. None of the improvements required to be made have been made within 24-months from the date the final map or final parcel map was filed for record or within the time allowed by agreement for completion of the improvements, whichever is later; or
iii. No lots shown on the final map or final parcel map have been sold within five years from the date such map was filed for record .

2. The City Council shall request as conditions of the reversion:
a. Th e dedication or offers to dedicate all streets, easements and rights of way required by this Chapter, the Zon ing Code or any other city codes or ordinances applicable to development of the real property after reversion. b. The retention of all or a portion of previously paid fees, deposits, or improvement securities if necessary to accomplish any of the purposes of the Subdivision Map Act or this Title.

G. Filing With County Recorder. Upon the City Council's approval or conditional approval of the reversion to acreage, and after all certificates and signatures have been obtained on the final reversion to acreage map, the Community Development Department sha ll forward the map to the Fresno County Recorder's Office for its recordation. The reversion to acreage shall be effective upon recordation of the map. Thereupon, all dedications and offers of dedication not shown on the recorded fi na l map or final parcel map shall be of no furth er force or effect. [Source : 11-10]

11.14.040 Merger of Contiguous Parcels
A. Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is to authorize the voluntary merger of contiguous parcels under common ownership consistent with Government Code Sections 66451.11 and 66499.20.3.

B. Requirements. Th e owner of any contiguou s parcel may initiate the merger of any parcel. The Community Development Director, City Engineer, Planning Commiss ion or City Council may requ ire the owner of any contiguous parcel to request the merger of any or all contiguous parcels within the City in conjunctio n with the givi ng of any Variance, Conditional Use Permit, or any other entitlement approval under this Title or the Zon ing Code. 8 This page intentionally left blank.

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11.16.010 Dedications
As a condition of approval of a tentative map or tentative parcel map, the City may require dedication or irrevocable offer of dedication of real property with in a subdivision for publ ic use. For purposes of th is Chapter, dedications include, but are not limited to, streets, bikeways, parks, landscaping, recreation fac ilities, irrigation ditches, schoo l sites, alleys, includ ing waiver of access rights and abutter's rights, drainage, public uti lity easements, and other public easements.

The City may also require the design of a subdivision for wh ich a tentative map or tentative parcel map is required to provide one or more cable television systems, duly franchised by the City, an opportunity to construct, install, and ma intain on land identified on the map as dedicated or to be dedicated to public utility use any equipment necessary to extend cable television service to each res idential parcel in the subdivision . [Source: 11-9-1]

11.16.020 Acceptance and Rejection of Dedications
When the City Counci l approves a fina l map or final parcel map, it shall also accept, accept subject to improvement or reject any offers of dedication. The City Clerk shall certify or state on the final map or final parcel map the action of the City Council. Acceptance of offers of dedication on a final map or final parcel map shall not be effective until the fi nal map or final parcel map is recorded by the Fresno County's Recorder Office. [Source: 11-9-2]

11.16.030 Certificate for Dedications - Reconveyance
A. The City shall record a certificate with the Fresno County's Recorder Office for all property wh ich has been dedicated in fee for publi c purposes other than for open space, park, or schools. This certificate shall be attached to the fina l map or fina l parcel map and shall include:
2 1. Name and address of subd ivider dedicating the property.

2. Legal description of the dedicated property.

3. A statement t hat the City sha ll reconvey the property to the subd ivider if the City Council determines that the same publ ic purpose for wh ich t he property was dedicated does not exist, or the property or any portion thereof is not needed for publ ic uti lities.

Chapter 11.16 Dedications and Reservations

11.16.060 Reservation Procedures
A. The public agency for whose benefit an area has been reserved shall, at the time of final map or final parcel map approva l, enter into a binding agreement to acquire such reserved area within 24- months after the completion and acceptance of all improvements. Such period of time may be extended by mutual agreement.

The purchase price for the reserved area sha ll be the market value thereof at the time of the filing of the tentative map or tentative parcel map, plus the ta xes against such reserved area from the date of the reservation and any other costs incurred by the subdivider in the maintenance of the reserved area, including interest costs on any loan covering the reserved area.

B. If the public agency for whose benefit an area has been reserved does not enter into a binding agreement as described in Subsection A of this Section, the reservation shall automatically terminate. [Source: 11-9-6]
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11.18.020 Remedies ...... ............... ........ ... .................. ..... ..... .................. .... ................................................. 2

11.18.030 Certificate of Compliance ................. ..... ... .... ....... ...... .... .. ... ..... .................... ....... .... ................... 3

11.18.040 Notice of Violation ............ ...... ....... .......................... ... ... ... ... ...................... .......... .. .. ....... .... ... .... 4

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C. If the City issues a perm it or grants approval for the development of any property subdivided, financed, sold, or leased in violation of this title or the Subd ivision Map Act, the City may impose those cond itions which would have been applicable to division of the property at the time the applicant acquired his int erest in the property. However, if the applicant was the owner of record at the t ime of the init ial violation, and by grant created a parcel or parcels in violation of this title or the Subdivision Map Act, the City may impose cond itions applicable to a current division of the property. If a conditiona l certificate of compl iance has been filed for record, on ly those conditions stipulated therein shall be applicable. [Sou rce: 11-11-2]

11.18.030 Certificate of Compliance
A. Request for Property Compliance. Any person own ing real property or a vendee of that person under a contract of sa le may request, in writing, the Commun ity Development Director to determine, and the Director shall determine, whether the property complies with the provisions of this Title and the s Subd ivision Map Act.

B. Certificate Issued and Recorded. Upon making the determination that the property complies with this Title and the Subdivision Map Act, the Community Development Director shall issue a certificate of compliance and cause it to be filed for record with the County Recorder. Th e certificate of compliance shall identify the property and state that the division of land complies with this Title and the Subdivision Map Act.

C. Conditional Certificate. If the Community Development Director determines that the property does not comply with the provisions of this Title or the Subd ivision Map Act, the Director may, as a con dition of granting a certificate of compliance, impose conditions as allowed by this Title. Upon deciding and establishing the cond itions, the city shall issue a cond itional certificate of compliance and cause it to be fi led for record with the Fresno County Recorder's Office. The certificate shall serve as notice to property owner or vendee who has app lied for the certificate, a grantee of the property owner, and any tran sferee or assignee of the property, that the fulfillment and implementation of these conditions shal l be requ ired prior to subsequent issuance of a permit or other grant of approva l for development of the property. Compl iance with the conditions shall not be required until a permit or other grant of approval for development of the property is issued by the City.

D. Approval for Development. A certificate of compliance shall be issued for any property which has been approved for development pursuant to Subsection 11.18.020 (Remed ies) of this Chapter. 3 Chapter 11.18- Enforcement, Penalties, Remedies
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11.18.060 Judicial Review
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Any action or proceeding to object to, review, set aside, void or annul the decision of the Community Development Director, the Community Development Department, the Planning Commission, the advisory agency or the City Council concerning a subdivision, or of any of the proceedings, acts or determinations taken, done or made prior to such decision, or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached to such decision, shall not be maintained by any person unless it is commenced and service of sum mons is effected within 90 working days (excluding City recognized holidays) after the date of the decision. Thereafter, all persons are barred from any such action or proceeding or any defense of invalid ity or unreasonableness of the decision or of such proceedings, condition, acts, or determinations. [Source : 11-11-6]
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11.20.050 Filing and Processing ....... .......... ..... .......... ......... ... .. ............. ............................................... ....... 3

11.20.060 Standards .. ....................... ... ... ......... ........ ...... ... ..... .... ..... .... ... ... .................................................. 3

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E. Any parcel previously subdivided through prior exercise of an urban lot split as provided for under this Chapter.

F. Any parcel proposing to be subdivided that is adjacent to another parcel where either the owner of the parcel proposing to be subdivided or any person acting in concert with said owner has previously subdivided that adjacent parcel using the provisions in thi s Chapter. [Source: NEW]

11.20.030 Application
A Zone Clearance in compliance with Chapter 10.88 (Zone Clearance) shall be required for all proposed urban lot splits and approved ministerially without discretionary review. [Source: New]

11.20.040 Form
An urban lot split application sha ll be submitted to the Community Development Director in the format and number of copies specified by the Director. The application shall contain all the information, documents, and diagrams specified for the application by the Director, unless the Director waives any of the requirements. The appl ication shall be accompan ied by the fee established by the Master Fee Schedule [Source: NEW]

11.20.050 Filing and Processing
A. Notwithstanding any other requirement under this Chapter, the City shal l ministerially review and approve applications for an urban lot spl it, without public hearings or discretionary review, subject only to the requirements of this Chapter. [Source: NEW] B. The parcel map shall be filed with the City Engineer for their exam ination for conformance to this Division and the Map Act.

11.20.060 Standards
All property development standards for an urban lot split shal l comply with all applicable State laws and the following standards:

A. Parcels sha ll not be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel.

B. Each parcel shall have a minimum net area of 1,200 square feet.

C. Parcels shal l have a minimum width of 30 feet.

D. Parcels shall have a minimum depth of 40 feet.
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Final action of a parcel map for an urban lot split shall comply with the standards and procedures established in Chapter 10.88 (Zone Clearance). [Source: NEW] 5 ORDINANCE NO. 2024-003

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REEDLEY AMENDING THE REEDLEY MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 9,

RELOCATING THE PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE IN ITS ENTIRETY FROM CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 10 TO CHAPTER 4 OF TITLE 9, AND DELETING CHAPTER 16 OF TITLE 10
I. Chapter 4 of Title 9 is hereby added to the Reedley Municipal Code and shall read as follows:
9-4-1: PURPOSE AND INTENT:

In accordance with the provisions of California Government Code section 38773.5, it is the intent of the city council, by the adoption of this chapter, to provide property maintenance standards, and to establish a procedure for abatement in order to preserve livable and reasonably attractive neighborhoods while effectively addressing and preventing hazards to the public health, safety and welfare.

These provisions shall apply to every building or structure and its accessory structures, as well as any and all adjoining grounds, areas or other premises of property (developed or undeveloped) in the city. In all situations where a provision of this chapter conflicts with other building, health, safety or zoning regulations, the more restrictive standard shall prevail. (Ord. 2016-003, 8-23-2016)
9-4-2: DEFINITIONS:

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

AL TE RATION: Any change in size, shape, character, occupancy or use of a building or structure.

APPROVED: Authorized as provided by law.

BLEMISH: A noticeable imperfection that impairs appearance.

BLIGHTING INFLUENCE: Any physical condition of building or property, which directly or indirectly causes a reduction in the value of surrounding property.

BRUSH: Any dense growth or bushes, shrubs or weeds, or any accumulation of, but not limited to: grass clippings, hedge and tree trimmings, palm fronds , leaves, and other such similar debris.

DEFICIENCY: A condition of deterioration that is not in violation of this chapter; however, such condition can be expected to become a violation within a short period of time.

Ordinance No. 2024-003

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