Rocklin City Council
August 27, 2024

Project IntroductionRocklin Zoning Ordinance and Map Update

Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
AgendaProject IntroductionWhat is Zoning?Project OverviewComments/Feedback/Questions

Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Project IntroductionComprehensive update of the Zoning Ordinance (Title 17 of the Rocklin Municipal Code) and Zoning Map:Be reflective of the 2023 Community Development Department Organizational Assessment Consistent with the five pillars of the 2023-2025 Rocklin Strategic PlanIntended to help realize Rocklin’s vision as a safe, vibrant, and livable community with a robust local economy.

What is Zoning?
Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
What is Zoning?Zoning is the body of regulations that establish what can be built on a property, how it can be used, and what type of review process is required.By law, zoning is required to be consistent with the General Plan

Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Purpose of ZoningImplementthe General Plan, which articulates a community’s vision for its futureMinimizethe adverse effects that buildings or uses on one property can have on neighborsEncourageoptimal land use and development patterns and activities within a community, as expressed in the City’s planning policies Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Zoning DecodedZoning regulations answer the where, what, and how of land use:Where:How a property may be used What:Standards for the siting and design of developmentHow:Procedures for review and approval

Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
ComponentsZoning districtsReflect General Plan Land Use DesignationsUse regulationsWhich uses are permitted/prohibitedSpecific use standards to address land use compatibilityDevelopment and design standardsReflect the desired character of the communityAdministration and review proceduresIncluding evaluation criteriaDefinitions

Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
LimitationsZoning cannot:Dictate a specific architectural style•Zoning can address physical character with respect to building envelope Regulate the free market•Cannot determine exact mix of tenants in private development or create a market for developmentEstablish Land Use Policy•Zoning is an implementation tool Project Overview
Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Project GoalUpdate the Zoning Ordinance and Map so that it:Is streamlined and transparent in its administration and decision-making processesPromotes economic development and high-quality designProvides flexibilityIs intuitive, graphic, and user-friendlyIs consistent with State and federal law Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
General ObjectivesThe updated Zoning Ordinance is intended to:Provide for a logically organized ordinance with a user-friendly index and with provisions that are easily understood by all users Protect residential communities from incompatible developmentsReflect contemporary best practicesUpdate allowable uses to reflect current business practicesStreamline approval process for minor permits and approvalsExplore the option of reducing and/or eliminating planned development zones, architectural districts, overlay zones, and special requirements Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Analysis of StandardsAre the City’s standards doing the job?What new standards are needed?Consider tradeoffsFlexibility vs. PredictabilityFlexibility vs. Administrative CostDevelopment Cost vs. QualityUnder-Regulation vs. Over-Regulation

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Streamline the Review Process

Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Process Overview
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Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
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Next Steps
Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
Next StepsContinued Analysis and AssessmentRecommendations Memo Comments/Feedback/Questions
Zoning Ordinance and Map Update
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