Sacramento City Council
December 3, 2024

City of Sacramento
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File ID: 2024-01742 12/3/2024 Consent Item 14.
(Pass for Publication) Various Ordinances Related to Planning and Development: 1) An Ordinance Amending Section 15.148.600 and Various Provisions of Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Planning and Development; 2) an Ordinance Amending Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code to Rezone Various Parcels by Deleting the Ascot Overlay Zone and Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay from the Official Zoning Map; and 3) an Ordinance Deleting and Adding Chapter 17.704, Amending Section 17.860.040, and Deleting Section 17.860.050 of the Sacramento City Code, Relating to Density Bonuses (M24-010) File ID: 2024-01742
Location: Citywide
Recommendation: 1) Review an ordinance amending various portions of Titles 15 and 17 of the Sacramento City Code, related to planning and development; 2) review an ordinance deleting the Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone and Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay Zone from all affected parcels on the official zoning map; 3) review an ordinance amending Chapter 17.704 and Sections 17.860.040 and 17.860.050 of Sacramento City Code, relating to density bonuses; and 4) pass for publication the ordinances per Sacramento City Charter section 32 for City Council consideration on December 10, 2024.

Contact: Jamie Mosler, Associate Planner, (916) 808-7875, [email protected]; Kevin Colin, Zoning Administrator, (916) 808-5260, [email protected]; Department of Community Development
Presenter: Jamie Mosler, Associate Planner, (916) 808-7875, [email protected], Department of Community Development
Attachments:
1-Description/Analysis
2-Background
3-Omnibus Ordinance (Redline)
4-Omnibus Ordinance (Clean)
5-Zoning Map Amendment Ordinance
6-Map of Properties within the Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone 7-Maps of Properties within the Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay Zone 8-List of Properties within the Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone and Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay

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Zone
9-Density Bonus Ordinance (Redline)
10-Density Bonus Ordinance (Clean)
Description/Analysis
Issue Detail: Staff has prepared three ordinances that amend the Planning and Development Code (Title 17 of the City Code). Title 17 is the primary means by which the City’s land use policy is implemented. When considering and acting upon proposed amendments to Title 17 of the City Code, City Council is to consider two findings:

1. As amended, this title complements, supports, and facilitates the implementation of the goals, policies, and other provisions of the general plan and the City’s specific plans and transit village plans; and

2. The amendment promotes the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the City.

The proposed amendments set forth in the ordinances fall into three categories:

1. State Law Consistency: These amendments respond to planning and zoning laws passed during the 2023 state legislative session.

2. Streamlining: These amendments refine existing regulations without establishing a fundamental new policy.

3. Administrative Cleanup: These amendments correct typographical errors.

A detailed explanation of proposed amendments is provided in the Background section of this report.

Amendments to portions of the City Code outside Title 17 also concern planning and development topics. Amendments to Title 15 concern correcting a typographical error in sign standards.

Policy Considerations: The proposed ordinances do not replace continued work in 2024 and 2025 to fully align Title 17 of the City Code with the 2040 General Plan, nor are they intended to implement specific General Plan policies. Rather, the ordinances seek to make pragmatic changes that results in a Planning and Development Code that is accurate (e.g., no typographical errors), consistent with State law (e.g., passed in 2023), and one that refines the implementation of certain policies in a manner consistent with the General Plan. Additionally, the density bonus ordinance fulfills Housing Element Program H16 by updating the ordinance for consistency with State Law.

The ordinances include amendments that advance the following goals and policies of the 2040 General Plan:

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Land Use Element
Goal LUP-1: A compact urban footprint and sustainable development pattern with infrastructure that supports efficient delivery of public services while protecting surrounding open space lands.

Goal LUP-2: Balanced and connected community with thriving neighborhoods and centers and development intensities linked to transit.

Goal LUP-3: Flexible development standards to promote revitalization in corridors and centers.

Staff Analysis: Orderly and well-planned development cannot be easily achieved without accurate and clear regulations. The ordinances provide for clearer regulations, consistency with new state laws, correct typographical errors, and streamline existing rules to better implement existing policies. In doing so, the ordinances help staff and code users maintain focus on achieving the policy goal rather than be distracted by questions about inaccuracies, inconsistencies (e.g., with state law), or burdened with cumbersome processes that achieve the same goal with more effort and cost.

Housing Element
Policy H-2.3.2: Streamlined Application and Building Process. The City shall continue to facilitate interdepartmental review of development applications, encourage pre-application meetings with planning and building staff, and streamline the overall planning application and building process for all development types.

Policy H-2.3.5: Clear Development Standards and Approval Procedures. The City shall maintain and administer clear development standards, and approval procedures for a variety of housing types, including, but not limited to, multifamily housing and emergency shelters.

Staff Analysis: For the reasons stated in the staff analysis above, the ordinance advances Policy H-2.3.2. On the topic of housing, the ordinance includes important clarifications (e.g., accessory dwelling units, state density bonus law) and streamlining changes in furtherance of Policy H-2.3.5.

Economic Impacts: None.

Environmental Considerations: The Community Development Department, Environmental Planning Services Section has determined, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)

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Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(3), 15061(b)(3), and 15378(b)(5), that the proposed omnibus, rezone, and density bonus ordinances are exempt from CEQA. These ordinances consist of amendments to Title 17 to conform to existing state law, streamline the development process, and fix typographical errors. None of these amendments will result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment and as such the ordinance is exempt from CEQA review.

Sustainability: The proposed ordinances include amendments that help to make zoning standards easier to understand and implement. This will help facilitate development in the City in a manner consistent with existing policy, including that relating to sustainability.

Commission/Committee Action: The following actions were taken to initiate the proposed amendments to Titles 15 and 17 of the City Code:
· On August 22, 2024, the Planning and Design Commission initiated, pursuant to City Code Sections 17.916.010.A and 17.400.030.B, rezoning amendments to remove the Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone and Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay zone, along with text amendments to the Del Paso Boulevard/Arden Way Special Planning District. · On September 10, 2024, the Planning Director initiated, pursuant to City Code Section

17.916.010.A, the density bonus ordinance and remaining omnibus ordinance text amendments.
· On October 24, 2024, the Planning & Design Commission conducted a public hearing on four ordinances. The Commission forwarded three ordinances, as presented, to the City Council for consideration and continued consideration of the ordinance for Senate Bill 684 (2023, Caballero) to a date uncertain.
· On November 12, 2024, the Law & Legislation Committee reviewed and forwarded the ordinances, as presented, to City Council for consideration.

Rationale for Recommendation: Staff recommends the City Council review the ordinances and pass for publication the ordinances per Sacramento City Charter Sec. 32 for City Council consideration on December 10, 2024. The amendments contained in the proposed ordinances help to refine the City’s Planning and Development Code to make implementation easier and more streamlined, which supports several goals and policies of the 2040 General Plan.

Financial Considerations: Not applicable.

Local Business Enterprise (LBE): Not applicable.

Attachment A: Background – Introduction Page 1 of 13
ATTACHMENT A: BACKGROUND

Introduction

This attachment provides a summary for each amendment proposed in the ordinances.

Amendments are categorized as follows:

A. State Law Consistency: These amendments respond to planning and zoning laws passed during the 2023 state legislative session.

B. Streamlining: These amendments refine existing regulations without establishing a fundamental new policy.

C. Administrative Cleanup: These amendments correct typographical errors.

Within each category, the following information is provided:

 Ordinance Section numbers: to locate and review the text within the ordinance.  Title 17 Section Number(s): to identify the specific section(s) being amended.  Issue Statement: to explain why an amendment is proposed.  Amendment Summary: to concisely explain the proposed amendment.  Rationale: the reasoning behind specific amendment(s) proposed.

A. Amendment Category: State Law Consistency

Proposed Ordinance Section 16, 20:

Title 17 Section 17.228.105
Topic: Accessory Dwelling Units

Issue: SB-477 became effective March 25, 2024. This bill made non-substantive changes and reorganized provisions for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in California Government Code. The references to Government Code in the City’s local ADU ordinance now reference sections that have been repealed and no longer exist.

Additionally, the City’s local ordinance for ADUs allows the creation of two ADUs on a lot developed with a primary dwelling. ADUs may be attached to or detached from the primary dwelling. An ADU is considered detached if it does not share walls with the primary dwelling. The current development standards require 4 feet between detached ADUs. This causes confusion that a detached ADU cannot be attached to another detached ADU. Finally, only junior accessory dwelling units are not called out separately in the Executive Airport Overlay zone. This causes confusion about whether they are permitted.

Proposed Amendment:

 Update references to California Government Code.
 Specify that a detached ADU may be attached to another detached ADU.  Add junior accessory dwellings to the Executive Airport Overlay Zone.

Rationale for Change: The proposed changes ensure consistency with State Law and clarify that detached accessory dwelling units may be attached to one another.

Proposed Ordinance Section 30:

Title 17 Section 17.808.160
Topic: Electrical Vehicle Charging and Hydrogen-Fueling Stations

Issue: AB-1236 became effective January 1, 2016. This bill imposed a statewide requirement to administratively approve applications to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations through issuance of a building permit or nondiscretionary permit. SB- 1291 became effective January 1, 2023 and additionally requires administrative approval of hydrogen-fueling stations that satisfy specified requirements. City Code Section 17.808.160 lists development projects that are exempt from site plan and design review but does not include EV charging stations or hydrogen fueling stations.

Attachment A: Background – Streamlining
Proposed Amendment:

 Add electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen-fueling stations to the list of development exempt from site plan and design review.

Rationale for Change: The proposed change ensures the City will timely and accurately facilitate the review of electric vehicle charging stations and hydrogen fueling stations by clarifying that these stations are not subject to discretionary site plan and design review.

In addition to Title 17 amendments, staff will prepare and publish a statute-specific exemption application form (e.g., like is presently done for other projects exempt from site plan and design review, including roofing). This form will also make clear that installation of EV and/or hydrogen fueling facilities are not exempt from the tree preservation requirements of City Code Chapter 12.56.

Proposed Ordinance Section 34:

Title 17 Section 17.860.023
Topic: Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023: SB 4 Issue: SB 4 became effective January 1, 2024. This bill imposes a statewide requirement to allow housing development projects on land owned by an independent institution of higher education or religious institution. No local ordinance is required.

However, the absence of information on how to process housing development locally under SB 4 may lead to unnecessary delays and/or confusion on how to comply (for both staff and developers).

Proposed Amendment:

 Codify administrative procedures for application review under SB 4.

Rationale for Change: The proposed change ensures the City will timely and accurately facilitate the review of housing developments under state-mandated ministerial housing laws by providing clear instruction for compliance steps. In addition to Title 17 amendments, staff will prepare and publish a statute-specific application form (e.g., like is presently done for SB 35 projects).

Proposed Ordinance Section 35:

Title 17 17.860.024
Topic: Extremely affordable adaptive reuse projects: AB 1490

Issue: AB 1490 became effective January 1, 2024. This bill imposes a statewide requirement to allow extremely affordable adaptive reuse projects. No local ordinance is required. However, the absence of information on how to process housing development

locally under AB 1490 may lead to unnecessary delays and/or confusion on how to comply (for both staff and developers).

Proposed Amendment:

 Codify administrative procedures for application review under AB 1490.

Rationale for Change: The proposed changes ensure the City will timely and accurately facilitate the review of housing developments under state-mandated housing laws by providing clear instruction for compliance steps. In addition to Title 17 amendments, staff will prepare and publish a statute-specific application form (e.g., like is presently done for SB 35 projects).

Proposed Ordinance:

Title 17 Chapter 17.704
Topic: Density Bonuses

Issue: The current density bonus ordinance was last updated in 2013 and does not reflect the numerous changes in State Law that occur annually. The current ordinance also includes an additional density bonus not required by State Law for buildings meeting or exceeding CALGreen Tier I or Tier II green building standards. No applications requesting an additional density bonus under these provisions have been received.

Proposed Amendment:

 Repeal the existing Chapter 17.704
 Replace with an ordinance that primarily references State Law.

Rationale for Change: The proposed changes ensure consistency with State Law and create an ordinance that is drafted to minimize the need for continual amendments in response to annual changes in State Law. In addition to Title 17 amendments, staff will prepare and publish a statute-specific application form to guide both staff and applicants.

Attachment A: Background – Streamlining

B. Amendment Category: Streamlining

Proposed Ordinance Section 25:

Title 17 Section 17.600.155
Topic: Setback Determinations for Lots of Peculiar Shapes or Locations

Issue: Presently, the process for determining setbacks for lots of peculiar shapes or locations includes a mandatory Site Plan & Design Review application. Examples of peculiar lots include polygon-shaped lots that exclude right angles or interior lots with no clear ‘front’ or ‘rear’ lot area adjacent to a public street. Staff field hundreds of inquiries weekly for basic regulatory information such as setback requirements. The time (i.e., to prepare/process an application) and cost (i.e., $181 minimum charge for one hour) for owners of ‘peculiar’ lots to understand setbacks is excessive and places an undue burden on the public. At the same time, this specific type of inquiry is infrequent (e.g., once or twice per month).

Proposed Amendment:

 Authorize the Zoning Administrator to make a setback determination when no Site Plan & Design Review application is otherwise required.

Rationale for Change: The change will remove a burdensome cost for basic regulatory information (i.e., setback requirement) when no land use entitlement is otherwise required. At the same time, the expected frequency for the Zoning Administrator to make determinations is low enough that existing staff resources are adequate to respond to these inquiries.

Proposed Ordinance Section 26, 27, 28, 29:

Title 17 Chapter 17.624
Topic: Residential Accessory Structures: Arbor, Trellis, Pergola, Swimming Pools

Issue: The existing residential accessory structure regulations provide confusing and conflicting standards for trellis’ and pergolas. They also omit standards for arbors. As a result, staff spend unnecessary time responding to inquiries and evaluating applications including such accessory structures. Code compliance complaints have led to inconsistent enforcement actions. Additionally, the referring to “swimming pools” as “uncovered and unenclosed,” instead of just “swimming pools” causes unnecessary confusion and is inconsistent with the rest of Title 17.

Proposed Amendment:

 Clarify the distinction between trellis’ and pergolas in both definitions and standards.
 Provide new definition and standards for arbors.
 Simplify the wording for swimming pools.

Rationale for Change: The change will correct an existing conflict for standards applicable to trellis’ and pergolas. This will increase the accuracy of information provided to the public and prevent the waste of staff resources. The amendments proposed will also ensure that standards are provided for arbors so that homeowners and staff clearly understand what is permitted. Additionally, the amendments will simplify understanding of requirements for swimming pools.

Proposed Ordinance Section 31:

Title 17 Chapter 17.808.430
Topic: Modification of terms and conditions: Site plan and design review

Issue: The existing procedure for modifying an approved Site Plan and Design Review permit consists of filing a new application for the same permit type again at the original fee. There is no distinction between the degrees of change proposed. Based on the project, this could involve substantial fees ($840 minimum; up to $16,590) and a public hearing for even the most minor, non-substantive change. The inflexibility of this process is overly burdensome for both staff (e.g., time to answer inquiries and process applications) and permittees (e.g., time and cost).

Proposed Amendment:

 Establish a ‘minor’ and ‘major’ modification process that mirrors what is presently provided for Conditional Use Permits.
 ‘Minor’ modifications will be processed at the staff level based on an hourly rate ($168/hour).
 ‘Major’ Site Plan & Design Review permit modifications will be processed at the director level based the existing CUP major modification fee ($3,612).

Rationale for Change: The change provides for a consistent approach to the two most common land use entitlements processed by the City (i.e., Site Plan & Design Review, Conditional Use Permit). Implementing this change will reduce unnecessary costs and prevent the waste of time (for both applicants/staff) while at the same time, ensuring there is no compromise of existing standards and guidelines for development.

Attachment A: Background – Streamlining

Proposed Ordinance Section 32:

Title 17 17.828.170
Topic: Tentative Map Time Extensions

Issue: The Subdivision Review Committee reviews tentative map applications for conformance with standards and provides conditions of approval prior to consideration by the Zoning Administrator. Requests for time extensions to tentative maps are also required to be reviewed by the Subdivision Review Committee even though the applicant has not made changes to the map that was originally approved, and no new conditions are added.

Proposed Amendment:

 Remove the requirement for tentative map time extensions to be considered by the subdivision review committee.

Rationale for Change: Implementing this change will eliminate an extraneous step in the tentative map entitlement process.

Attachment A: Background – Administrative Cleanup

C. Amendment Category: Administrative Cleanup

Proposed Ordinance Section 2:

Title 17 Section 15.148.600
Topic: Temporary Signs

Issue: City Code subsection 15.148.600.E exempts temporary signs from other provisions of the City’s Sign Ordinance. Subsection E.2 provides criteria for temporary signs in an SC, HC, C, or M Zone. Subsection E.2.a allows temporary signs with a cumulative display area of ten (10) square feet or less. Subsection E.2.b allows an additional temporary sign if a parcel is undeveloped, but incorrectly states the sign is allowed in addition to signs allowed in the R, A, or OB zones, rather than correctly referencing the SC, HC, C, or M zone.

Proposed Amendment:

 Correct the reference from 15.148.600.E.1.b (Temporary Signs in an R, A, or OB Zone) to 15.148.600.E.2.a (Temporary Signs in an SC, HC, C or M Zone) in

15.148.600.E.2.b (Temporary Signs in an SC, HC, C, or M Zone).

Rationale for Change: Self-explanatory – fix an incorrect reference.

Proposed Ordinance Section 3, 4:

Title 17 Section 17.108.060
Topic: “E” Definitions
Title 17 Section 17.108.130
Topic: “L” Definitions

Issue: The definition for “estate lot” is separate from the remainder of lot type definitions.

This inconsistency hampers the ability to easily read the code and understand requirements.

Proposed Amendment:

 Relocate the definition of “estate lot” to the other lot definitions at “L.”  Create a new-cross reference at the “E” definitions for estate lots.

Rationale for Change: Maintain consistency with the location of definitions for all lot types.

Attachment A: Background – Administrative Cleanup

Proposed Ordinance Section 5, 6:

Title 17 Section 17.212.110
Topic: RMX Zone – Conditional Uses
Title 17 Section 17.212.210
Topic: RO Zone – Conditional Uses

Issue: The “assembly- cultural, religious, social” use is listed as both a permitted use and a conditional use. An “assembly- cultural, religious, social” only requires a conditional use permit if it exceeds the limit of outdoor events established in the special use regulations. Other zones that allow this land use by right within the limitations of the special use regulations only include the land use in the permitted uses table.

Proposed Amendment:

 Remove “assembly-cultural, religious, social” from the conditional uses table.

Rationale for Change: The proposed change clarifies the land use is allowed by right and maintains consistency with land use tables in other zones.

Proposed Ordinance Section 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14:

Title 17 Section 17.220.110.B.1
Topic: M-1 Zone – Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses
Title 17 Section 17.220.120
Topic: M-1 Zone – Office Development
Title 17 Section 17.220.210.B.1
Topic: M-1(S) Zone – Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses
Title 17 Section 17.220.220
Topic: M-1(S) Zone – Office Development
Title 17 Section 17.220.310.B.1
Topic: M-2 Zone – Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses
Title 17 Section 17.220.320
Topic: M-2 Zone – Office Development
Title 17 Section 17.220.410.B.1
Topic: M-2(S) Zone – Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses
Title 17 Section 17.220.420

Attachment A: Background – Administrative Cleanup
Topic: M-2(S) Zone – Office development

Issue: The light and heavy industrial zones (M-1, M-1(S), M-2, and M-2(S) zones) allow an office use by right, or with approval of a conditional use permit, depending on square footage of the proposed office use. There is duplicative text for standards that allow an office by right and with a conditional use permit. A separate code section also states offices are allowed by right at a greater square footage when located in a building with a specified floor area ratio, and within a ¼ mile of a light rail station. The standards allowing an office by right in proximity to light rail are separate from other requirements that hampers the ability to easily understand when an office is allowed by right.

Proposed Amendment:

 Delete duplicative text in the permitted uses and conditional use land use tables for offices.
 Organize all requirements for office uses to be allowed by right in the permitted uses table.

Rationale for Change: This change allows for a clearer understanding of when an office requires a conditional use permit in the light and heavy industrial zones and maintains consistency with previous action taken by City Council.

Proposed Ordinance Section 15:

Title 17 Section 17.228.104
Topic: Short-Term Rental

Issue: To simplify administration of the Finance Department’s short-term rental permit program, section 5.114.210 of the City Code was recently revised. This amendment limits the lodging of a short-term rental dwelling unit to a total of 90 days for the term of the short-term rental permit, rather than 90 days in a calendar year. The definition of a short-term rental in 17.228.104, which limits lodging to 90 days within a calendar year, now creates inconsistencies with other sections of the City Code.

Proposed Amendment:

 Revise the limit of a short-term rental from the aggregate of 90 days in a calendar year to 90 days for the term of the short-term rental permit

Rationale for Change: Maintain consistency throughout City Code.

Attachment A: Background – Administrative Cleanup

Proposed Ordinance Section 17:

Title 17 Section 17.228.119
Topic: Superstore

Issue: This section contains requirements for superstores that are no longer in effect, pursuant to City Council Ordinance 2013-0016, which took effect July 1, 2014 and sunset May 31, 2017.

Proposed Amendment:

 Repeal the section.

Rationale for Change: The change ensures the code remains consistent with actions taken by the City Council.

Proposed Ordinance Section 18:

Title 17 Section 17.228.400
Topic: Recycling facility---General

Issue: The special use regulations for recycling facilities list the zones where recycling facilities are permitted, but omits referenced to the MRD zone which does allow recycling facilities with approval of a conditional use permit.

Proposed Amendment:

 Insert the MRD zone in the list of zones that permit minor and major recycling facilities with a conditional use permit.

Rationale for Change: The change corrects inconsistency between different sections within Title 17.

Proposed Ordinance Section 19:

Title 17 Chapter 17.304
Topic: Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone

Issue: The chapter concerns an overlay zone that no longer exists and, pursuant to City Council Ordinance 2013-0020 which comprehensively revised Title 17, is reflected in the current code by error.

Attachment A: Background – Administrative Cleanup
Proposed Amendment:

 Repeal the chapter.

Rationale for Change: To maintain a code free from errors and which is consistent with prior City Council actions.

Proposed Ordinance Section 21:

Title 17 Chapter 17.320
Topic: Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay Zone

Issue: The chapter concerns an overlay zone that no longer exists and, pursuant to City Council Ordinance 2013-0020 which comprehensively revised Title 17, is reflected in the current code by error.

Proposed Amendment:

 Repeal the chapter.

Rationale for Change: To maintain a code free from errors and which is consistent with prior City Council actions.

Proposed Ordinance Section 22:

Title 17 Section 17.332.070
Topic: Parkway Corridor (PC) overlay zone---Development regulations

Issue: The definition of reference line in the Parkway Corridor overlay zone includes a typographical error in the spelling of landside.

Proposed Amendment:

 Correct the error.

Rationale for Change: Self-explanatory.

Proposed Ordinance Section 23:

Title 17 Section 17.424.070
Topic: Del Paso Boulevard/Arden Way Special Planning District—M-1 light industrial zone

Attachment A: Background – Administrative Cleanup
Issue: Similar to the M-1, M-1(S), M-2, and M-2(s) base zones, the Del Paso Boulevard/Arden Way Special Planning District requires a conditional use permit for office uses depending on floor area of the building, floor area of the office use, and distance from a light rail station. The organization of the text is confusing to readers.

Proposed Amendment:

 Re-organize text to clarify requirements.

Rationale for Change: Self-explanatory.

Proposed Ordinance Section 24:

Title 17 Section 17.444.100
Topic: Central City Special Planning District—C-3 Central business district zone

Issue: Developments that exceeded a certain height were previously required to be reviewed at the commission level. Adoption of Ordinance 2020-0021 by City Council, which took effect June 11, 2020, removed this height threshold requirement for commission level review. Subsection F still references the height threshold that is no longer in effect.

Proposed Amendment:

 Delete the subsection.

Rationale for Change: The change ensures the code remains consistent with actions taken by the City Council.

Proposed Ordinance Section 36:

Title 17 Section 17.916.010.B
Topic: Planning and Development Code – Procedures for amendments

Issue: This section defines the procedures for amendments to Title 17, but incorrectly mentions a motion for general plan adoption.

Proposed Amendment:

 Delete the text pertaining to general plan adoption.

Rationale for Change: Self-explanatory.

ORDINANCE NO.

Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.148.600 AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:

SECTION 1.

The city council finds the following:

1. As amended by this ordinance, the Planning and Development Code complements, supports, and facilitates the implementation of the goals, policies, and other provisions of the general plan and the city’s specific plans and transit village plans; and

2. The amendments in this ordinance promote the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the city.

SECTION 2.

A.  Subsection E.2.b of section 15.148.600 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

b.               If a parcel in an SC, HC, C, or M zone is undeveloped, then, in addition to the signs allowed by subsection (E.2.a)(1)(b), one temporary sign that does not exceed eighteen (18) feet by eight 8 feet in dimension and one hundred forty‐four (144) square feet in area is allowed if it is authorized by a sign permit issued under Article II of this chapter. Notwithstanding subsection (E)(5)E.5 of this section, the sign may display general advertising, may be up to fifteen (15) feet in height, and may be displayed for up to one year from the issuance date of the sign permit. When the permit expires, at least ninety (90) days must pass before another permit for such a sign may be issued.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 15.148.600 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 3.

A.  The definition of “estate lot” in section 17.108.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Estate lot.” means a lot consisting of 12,000 square feet or more that contains a dwelling that is a landmark, California Register resource, or National Register resource.

See “Lot.”

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.108.060 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 4.

A.  The definition of “lot” in section 17.108.130 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Lot” means a parcel of land shown on a subdivision map or a record of survey map recorded in the office of the county recorder with a separate and distinct number or letter, or a parcel described by metes and bounds, or a building site in one ownership having an area for each main building as hereinafter required in each zone.

1. “Corner lot” means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets having an angle of
intersection of not more than 135 degrees.

2. “Estate lot” means a lot consisting of 12,000 square feet or more containing a dwelling that is a landmark, California Register resource, or National Register resource.

32.  “Flag lot” means a parcel of land often shaped like a flag and the pole to which it is attached, with a narrow strip providing access to a public street and the bulk of the property that usually has no frontage that is visible from the public street because it may lie behind residences, buildings, or open land.

43.  “Interior lot” means a lot other than
a corner lot.

54.    “Key lot” means the first interior lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot.

65.     “Reversed corner lot” means a corner lot, the rear of which abuts upon the side of another lot.

76.  “Through lot” means a lot having frontage and public access on two parallel public streets.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.108.130 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 5.

A.  The “Assembly—cultural,  religious, social” row in subsection B.2 of section 17.212.110 (RMX zone; conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

Assembly—
cultural, religious,
social

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B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.212.110 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 6.

A.  The “Assembly—cultural,  religious, social” row in subsection B.2 of section 17.212.210 (RO zone; conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

Assembly—
cultural, religious,
social

PDC

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.212.210 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 7.

A.   Section 17.220.110 (M‐1 zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1.   The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if—

1. Uuse is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater; or

2. Use—a)  does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

Permitted with a conditional use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or over 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater.

2.   The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted with a conditional
use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per
parcel, or over 25% of gross
floor area of a building(s) per
parcel, whichever is greater;
Permitted by right if use is
limited to 10,000 gross square
feet per parcel, or up to 25%
of gross floor area of a
building(s) per parcel,
whichever is greater
PDC

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.220.110 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 8.

Section 17.220.120 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

17.220.120   M‐1 zone‐Office development.

Notwithstanding the limitation stated in section 17.220.110, office use is allowed by right when all of the following requirements are met:

A.  The office use does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel;

B.  The office use is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and

C.  The office use is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

SECTION 9.

A.   Section 17.220.210 (M‐1(S) zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1.   The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if—

1. Uuse is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater.

2. Use—a)  does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

Permitted with a conditional use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or over 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater.

2.   The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted with a conditional
use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per
parcel, or over 25% of gross
floor area of a building(s) per
parcel, whichever is greater;
PDC
Permitted by right if use is
limited to 10,000 gross square
feet per parcel, or up to 25%
of gross floor area of a
building(s) per parcel,
whichever is greater
PDC

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.220.210 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 10.

Section 17.220.220 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

17.220.220   M‐1(S) zone‐Office development.

Notwithstanding the limitation stated in section 17.220.210, office use is allowed by right when all the following requirements are met:

A.  The office use does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel;

B.  The office use is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and

C.  The office use is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

SECTION 11.

A.   Section 17.220.310 (M‐2 zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1.   The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if —

1. Uuse is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater; or

2. Use—a)  does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

Permitted with a conditional use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or over 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater.

2.   The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended as follows:

Office
Permitted with a conditional
use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per
parcel, or over 25% of gross
floor area of a building(s) per
parcel, whichever is greater;
PDC
Permitted by right if use is
limited to 10,000 gross square
feet per parcel, or up to 25%
of gross floor area of a
building(s) per parcel,
whichever is greater
PDC

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.222.310 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 12.

Section 17.220.320 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

17.220.320   M‐2 zone‐Office development.

Notwithstanding the limitation stated in section 17.220.310, office use is allowed by right when all of the following requirements are met:

A.  The office use does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel;

B.  The office use is in a building with a FAR of 0.4 or greater; and

C.  The office use is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

SECTION 13.

A.   Section 17.220.410 (M‐2(S) zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1.   The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if —

1. Uuse is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater; or

2. Use—a)  does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

Permitted with a conditional use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or over 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater.

2.   The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted with a conditional
use permit if use exceeds
10,000 gross square feet per
parcel, or over 25% of gross
floor area of a building(s) per
parcel, whichever is greater;
PDC
Permitted by right if use is
limited to 10,000 gross square
feet per parcel, or up to 25%
of gross floor area of a
building(s) per parcel,
whichever is greater
PDC

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.220.410 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 14.

Section 17.220.420 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

17.220.420   M‐2(S) zone‐Office development.

Notwithstanding the limitation stated in section 17.220.410, office use is allowed by right when all of the following requirements are met:

A.  The office use does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per parcel;

B.  The office use is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and

C.  The office use is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

SECTION 15.

A.  Subsection D of section 17.228.104 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

D.         For purposes of this section, a “short‐term rental” means a bed and breakfast inn that is limited as follows:

1.  Lodging is provided for no more than six persons at any time; and

2.  If the dwelling unit is not the primary residence of the permittee, lodging is provided for no more than an aggregate of 90 days in any calendar year during the term of the short‐term rental permit required under chapter 5.114. “Primary residence of the permitee” means the dwelling unit in which the person issued the short‐term rental permit, established in chapter 5.114, resides for at least 184 days during a calendar year.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.228.104 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 16.

A.  Section 17.228.105 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1.  Subsection A is amended to read as follows:

A.        Purpose and options. The purpose of this section is to set forth the regulations governing the creation of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.  An
applicant may choose to proceed under subsection B, which sets forth the city’s local development options, consistent with California Government Code sections 66310 through 66403 sections 65852.2 and 65852.22.  Or the applicant may choose to proceed under subsection C below, which sets forth an alternative development option, consistent with California Government Code section 6632365852.2, subdivision (e).  The two options may not be combined.

2.  Subsection B.2.a.ii is amended to read as follows:

ii.       An accessory dwelling unit may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary residence, except as provided in California Government Code section 6634165852.26.

3.  Subsection B.2.c.i is amended to read as follows:

i.  The minimum distance between the primary dwelling and a detached accessory dwelling unit is 4 feet. The minimum distance between two detached accessory dwelling units is 4 feet. A detached accessory dwelling unit may be attached to another detached accessory dwelling unit.

4.  Subsection B.3.c is amended to read as follows:
c.  Deed restriction. A deed restriction must be recorded before final building permit inspection, in accordance with California Government Code section 65852.2266333, and state the following:

i.  Sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single‐unit dwelling is prohibited;

ii.  The deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers; and

ii.  The size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit may not deviate from the building permit under which
the unit was constructed.

5.  Subsection B.4 is amended to read as follows:

4.  Ministerial review.

a. Unless subsection B.5, below, applies, the city shall ministerially review all applications for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units submitted under this section through the building permit process set forth in chapter

15.08. b. The city shall approve or deny an building permit application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit under this section within 60 days of receipt of a complete application if there is an existing residential use on the lot.

c. If the building permit application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a building permit application to create a new residential development on the lot, the city may delay approving or denying the building permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit until the building permit application to create the residential development is approved. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60‐day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. If the city has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.

6.  Subsection C is amended to read as follows:

C.  Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units eligible for ministerial review under California Government Code section 6632365852.2, subdivision (e).

1.  Notwithstanding subsection B, above, the city shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed‐use zone to create any of the following, as set forth in California Government Code section 6632365852.2, subdivision (e):

a.       One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed or existing single‐unit dwelling if all the following are met:

i.  The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory
dwelling unit is within the proposed space of a single‐unit dwelling or existing space of a single‐unit dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.

ii.  The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing single‐family dwelling.

iii.  The side‐yard and rear‐yard setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.

iv.  The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with
California Government Code section 65852.2266333.

b.  One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed 4‐foot side‐yard and rear‐yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single‐unit dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements set forth in California Government Code section 65852.2266333. The accessory dwelling unit may not exceed a floor area of 800 square feet and a height of 18 feet unless additional height is needed to align the roof pitch of the accessory dwelling unit with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. In that instance, the accessory dwelling unit may not exceed a height of 20 feet.

c.  Multiple accessory dwelling units within the portions of existing multi‐unit dwellings that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. The number of accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one or 25% of the existing multi‐unit dwellings, whichever is greater.

d.  Not more than two accessory dwelling units that are located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multi‐unit dwelling, but are detached from that multi‐unit dwelling, maintain 4‐foot rear‐yard and side‐yard setbacks, and do not exceed 18 feet in height unless additional height is needed to align the roof pitch of the accessory dwelling unit with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. In that instance, the accessory dwelling unit may not exceed a height of 20 feet.

2.  An accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit approved under this subsection C may not be rented for a term less than 30 days.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.228.105 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 17.

Section 17.228.119 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

17.228.119 Superstore.

A.         The requirement for a conditional use permit for a superstore applies to proposals to construct a new building or structure for a superstore, and it applies to proposals to utilize an existing building or structure for a superstore.

B.         Upon submittal and acceptance of an application for a conditional use permit for a superstore, and in addition to all other requirements of this title relating to applications for conditional use permits, an Economic Impact Analysis (“EIA”) shall be prepared for the project. The EIA shall be prepared by the city or by a qualified entity or consultant selected and retained by the city, the cost of which shall be an expense of the applicant. The EIA shall not be prepared by or under the direction of the applicant.

The EIA shall analyze the potential economic impacts of the proposed superstore and shall include at least the following information:

1.       A survey of existing retail stores in the city reasonably likely to be impacted or materially affected by the proposed superstore. A survey of the number of persons employed by existing retail stores in the city, and estimate of the number of persons who will likely be employed by the proposed superstore, and an analysis of whether the proposed superstore will result in a net increase or decrease of jobs in the city;

2.       An analysis of the effects of the proposed superstore on retail sales and whether there will be a net increase or decrease in net retail sales in the city; and

3.       An analysis of the sales tax revenues that are likely to be generated by the proposed superstore, and an analysis of the effect of the proposed superstore on sales tax revenues generated by existing retail stores in the city, including an analysis of the sales tax revenues that are likely to be lost by existing retail stores in the city, either due to loss of business or from closure.

C.         The EIA shall be considered by the planning and design commission at the time of consideration of the conditional use permit application.

D.         No EIA shall be required under this section for any of the following:

1.       The conversion of a retail store to a superstore if the area of the expansion devoted to non‐taxable merchandise does not exceed 20%, and if the gross floor area devoted to the sale of non‐taxable merchandise does not exceed 30,000 square feet; or

2.       A superstore in a planned unit development; or

3.       A superstore located in a food desert, as determined by the planning director.

E.          The amendments to this section adopted in Ordinance No. 2013‐0016 take effect July 1, 2014, and sunset May 31, 2017.

SECTION 18.

A.  Subsection A of section 17.228.400 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. The “Minor recycling facility” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Minor recycling facility  C‐4, M‐1, M‐2, M‐1(S), M‐2(S), MRD, M‐T
Zoning administrator
conditional use permit

2. The “Major recycling facility” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Major recycling facility  C‐4, M‐1, M‐2, M‐1(S), M‐2(S), MRD, M‐T
Planning and design
commission conditional use
permit

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.228.400 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 19.

Chapter 17.304 (Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

Chapter 17.320 LABOR INTENSIVE (LI) OVERLAY ZONE*

*   Development in the Labor Intensive (LI) overlay zone is subject to the requirements of the underlying zone.

SECTION 20.

A.  Section 17.312.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1.  The “Accessory dwelling (1 unit)” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling (1
unit)  No  Yes  Yes  Yes

2.  The “Accessory dwellings (2units)” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Accessory dwellings or junior accessory dwellings
(2 units)  No   No  No   Yes

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.312.060 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 21.

Chapter 17.320 (Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay Zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

Chapter 17.320 LABOR INTENSIVE (LI) OVERLAY ZONE*

*   Development in the Labor Intensive (LI) overlay zone is subject to the requirements of the underlying zone.

SECTION 22.

A.  The definition of “Reference line” in subsection B.1 of section 17.332.070 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Reference line" means a line that is (i) parallel to and 10 feet landward from the landslide toe of the levee, or (ii) the landward boundary of a recorded levee maintenance easement, whichever is more landward.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.332.070 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 23.

A.  Subsection B of section 17.424.070 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

B.         Allowed uses—Office.  An Ooffice uses are allowed in the M‐1 zone in the Del Paso Boulevard/Arden Way SPD requires a planning and design commission conditional use permit unless—,  as follows:

1.  The use doesOffice uses not exceeding 10,000 gross square feet of floor area, or up to 35% of gross floor area of building per parcel, whichever is greater; or, are allowed.

2.  The usesOffice uses located—

a. Is located less than ¼ mile from a light rail station;

b.  that dDoes not exceed 40,000 gross square feet of floor area; and
a.c. Isare located in a building with a floor area ratio of 0.4 or greater. are allowed.

3.       Office uses that are not covered by paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection require a planning and design commission conditional use permit.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.424.070 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 24.

A.  Subsection F of section 17.444.100 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

F.  Notwithstanding Section 17.808.130.A.1, site plan and design review commission level is not required for a development project that exceeds 60 feet in height.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.444.100 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 25.

A.  Subsection A of section 17.600.155 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

A.  Application of required setbacks to lots of peculiar shape or location is determined as follows:

1.  tThrough the site plan and design review process if site plan and design review is otherwise required by this title; or

2.  If site plan and design review is not required, by the Zoning Administrator.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.600.155 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 26.

A.  Subsection C of section 17.624.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

C.  Other accessory structures and uses.

1. Uncovered parking pads.

2. Uncovered patios.

3. Uncovered, unenclosed Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs (in‐ ground or above‐ground).

4. Trellises.

5. Children’s swing set and play structures.

6. Mechanical equipment, such as heat pumps, air conditioners, and mechanical equipment related to swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.624.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 27.

A.  Section 17.624.020 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1.  A definition for “arbor” is hereby added to read as follows:

“Arbor” means a free‐standing structure usually made up of two to four posts connected by lattice work or beams, with a flat or arched roof. Arbors are used to add shade or decor to walkways and paths, or to mark the entry point into a yard or property.

2.  The definition of “pergola” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Pergola” means a free‐standing structure usually consisting of four posts with parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters. Pergolas are used to add shade or decor and typically placed over a patio. See “trelliscovered patio” under section 17.624.0560 for requirements.

3.  The definition of “trellis” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Trellis” means a frame of latticework placed vertically on posts and generally used as a support for climbing vines or plants. A trellis may be free‐standing or attached to a fence or wall.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.624.020 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 28.

A.  Footnote 3 of section 17.624.050 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

3.  Maximum lot coverage of required rear‐yard.

a.  Except as provided in subparagraph b below, no more than 33% of the surface area of the required rear‐yard setback may be
covered by detached accessory
structures.

b.  In the R‐1 and R‐2 zones, not more than 33% or 350 square feet, whichever is greater, of the surface area of the required rear‐yard setback may be covered by detached accessory structures.

c.  Uncovered or unenclosed sSwimming pools, spas,
and hot tubs, including
equipment placed at ground level, or on a concrete pad at ground level; detached uncovered patios; and detached uncovered decks less than 30 inches in height, measured from ground to top of deck, are not counted in the lot coverage computation.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.624.050 remain
unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 29.

Section 17.624.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

The following chart identifies the footnote in this section that sets forth the regulations for each type of other accessory structure or use. Identify the proposed type of accessory structure or use in the first column and read across the chart to find the regulations for that type of accessory structure or use. For example, the minimum setback requirements for an uncovered parking pad are set forth in footnote 1 of this section. “N/A” means not applicable.

Type of
Accessory
Structure or Use
Minimum
Setbacks
Max. Lot
Coverage
Max. Lot
Coverage
of
Required
Rear Yard
Minimum
Distance
from Main
Building
Maximum
Distance
from Main
Building
Driveway  Other
Standards
Uncovered
parking pad
1  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  2  3
Uncovered patio  1  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  N/A  1

Uncovered or
unenclosed
Swimming pool,
spa, hot tub (in
or above
ground)
4  4  4  4  4  N/A  4
Arbor  5  N/A  N/A  N/A  NA  N/A  5
Trellis  65  5N/A  N/A5  N/A5  N/A5  N/A  65
Children’s swing
set, play
structures
76  76  76  76  76  N/A  76
Mechanical
equipment
87  87  87  87  87  N/A  87

Footnotes:

1.     Maximum paving permitted in required setback areas. See section

17.612.010.

2.          Minimum dimensions. Minimum interior dimensions for the parking pad are 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep. This width may be reduced to 8 feet if the existing interior side‐yard setback between the existing residence and the property line is 8 feet.

Access to the parking pad must be paved. Driveways shall conform to the requirements of chapter 17.508. The driveway is permitted to have a landscape strip down the center.

The landscape strip is not permitted in the vehicle parking pad.

3.          Maximum paving. See section

17.612.010.

4.          The following requirements apply to an uncovered, unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub:

a.       A n uncovered, unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not permitted in the required front setback. Uncovered and unenclosed does not include safety and thermal barriers on or near the water surface.

b.       When located nearer than 60 feet from the front property line, an uncovered, unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is subject to the same minimum front‐yard, interior side‐yard, and street side‐yard setbacks required for the main residential structure.

c.        When located more than 60 feet from the front property line, an uncovered, unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is subject to a 3 foot interior side‐yard and rear‐yard setback, and a minimum 5 foot street side‐yard setback.

d.       An uncovered or unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not counted in lot coverage computation. If equipment is placed on an accessory structure (such as a deck), the structure must comply with the regulations of this chapter.

e.        The minimum distance between an uncovered or unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub; the main residential structure; and any accessory structures must meet building code requirements.

f.        If the uncovered or unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is enclosed, covered, or on a raised deck, the applicable accessory structure requirements apply.

g.        Mechanical equipment associated with an uncovered or unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall meet the requirements of footnote 7.

h.       Setback from levee. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph c above, an uncovered or unenclosed swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall may not project into the required setback from the landside toe of a levee.

5.          Arbors.

a.  An arbor may not exceed 10 feet in height, 6 feet in width, and 24 inches in depth.

b.   An arbor may be placed anywhere on the lot.

c.  A maximum of two arbors are allowed on the property line or over a path leading to the primary building or structure, within the front‐yard.

d.  Except as provided in footnote 5.c above, there is no limit to the number of arbors allowed on a parcel.

56.          Trellises requirements.

a.  A trellis is subject to the accessory structure requirements of this chapter; however, one trellis structure per parcel is exempt from accessory structure regulations if it does may not exceed 10 feet in height, 8 feet in length, and 24 inches in width. A building permit is not required to construct the trellis.

b.       If a trellis is used as a fence, or as an integral part of a fence, it must meet the fence regulations requirements of chapter 17.620, including maximum height.

c.        A trellis may be placed anywhere on the lotused as a decorative feature at an entrance is exempt from accessory structure regulations if it does not exceed 10 feet in height, 8 feet in length, and 24 inches in width.

76.         Play structures. Portable or movable play structures that do not require a building permit are exempt from accessory structure regulations. Play structures that

require a building permit shall follow the attached or detached accessory structure regulations found in this chapter.

87.          Mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment, including heaters and air conditioners, shall not be located within the required front yard, interior side yard, or street side yard unless the equipment is screened or landscaped and is in compliesance with all noise standards and ordinances. Mechanical equipment is not counted in lot coverage computations.

SECTION 30.

A.  Subsection G is hereby added to section 17.808.160 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:

G.  Electric vehicle charging and hydrogen‐fueling stations, consistent with California Government Code section 65850.7, subdivision (b).

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.808.160 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 31.

Section 17.808.430 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Any modification of the terms and conditions of a site plan and design review permit requires a new site plan and design review application.

The director will determine the level of review.

The decision of the director under this section is final and is not subject to reconsideration or appeal.

A.  Request for modification – classification as major or minor.

1.  A request to modify the terms and conditions of a site plan and design review permit may be made by filing an application for modification. A request for modification is discretionary and is not the automatic right of an applicant. If the project is located in a historic district or involves a landmark, a proposed modification is classified as either major or minor by the preservation director. If the project is not located in a historic district and does not involve a landmark, a proposed modification is classified as either major or minor by the design director. The classification of a modification as major or minor does not require notice or hearing. The classification of a modification as major or minor is final and not subject to reconsideration or appeal.

2.   A major modification is one that will result in any one of the following:

a.  The deletion of a condition of approval;

b.  A change to a condition of approval that prevents or substantially alters its intended outcome; or

c.  A substantial change to exhibits (e.g., site plans, architectural plans, landscape plans, design specifications, etc.) that accompanying the permit.

23.  A minor modification is one that is not classified as a major modification.

B.  Decisionmaking.

1. Major modifications.

a. Decision‐maker. If the development project is located in a historic district or involves a landmark, a request for a major modification is subject to review by the preservation director.  If the project is not located in a historic district and does not involve a landmark, the modification is subject to review by the design director.

b. Decision and findings. Approval of a major modification is made at the director level and based on the findings in section 17.808.140. Approval may include the imposition of new or different conditions as determined to be necessary or appropriate to make the required findings.

2.  Minor modifications.

a. Decision‐maker. If the development project is located within a historic district or involves a landmark a request for a minor modification is subject to review by the preservation director. If the development project is not located within a historic district and does not involve a landmark, the modification is subject to review by the design director.

a. Decision and findings. Approval of a minor modification is made at the staff level and based on the findings in section 17.808.150. Approval may include the imposition of new or different conditions as determined to be necessary or appropriate to make the required findings.
b.

SECTION 32.

A.  Subsection B.1 of section 17.828.170 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

1.  Notice. Following consideration of the application by the subdivision review committee, tThe planning director shall prepare a report with the recommendation on the application for an extension, and shall set the matter for hearing before the zoning administrator. The matter shall be noticed in the same manner as a tentative map application, as specified in section 17.828.090.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.828.170 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 33.

A.  Section 17.860.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

The purpose of this chapter is to streamline the permitting process for infill housing projects, including mixed‐use projects, that comply with specific development options set forth in California Government Code sections 65852.24, 65912.100‐65912.105, and 65913.4, 65913.12, and 65913.16; or the city’s local ministerial development option as set forth in section 17.860.030. Nothing in this chapter precludes an applicant from applying for discretionary site plan and design review.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.860.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 34.

Section 17.860.023 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby added to read as follows:

17.860.023 Residential development consistent with Government Code section 65913.16 (Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023).

A.  Administrative permit. A housing project will be granted an administrative permit if it:

1. Qualifies for streamlined, ministerial approval under California Government Code section 65913.16;

2. Complies with the city’s objective zoning standards and objective subdivision standards, as defined in California Government Code section 65913.16 and as set forth in this code;

3. Complies with the city’s objective design review standards, as defined in California Government Code section 65913.16 and as set forth in the Citywide Infill Housing Design Standards; and

4. Complies with the objective standards set forth in an applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan adopted pursuant to California Public Utilities Code sections 21670 through 21679.5.

B.  Conflicting laws. In the case of a conflict between the city’s standards set forth in subsection A above and the standards set forth in California Government Code section 65913.16, the provisions of the California Government Code prevail.

C.  Notification of compliance with the standards. If the city determines a project submitted under this section conflicts with any of the requirements set forth in subsection A above, it shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the requirement or requirements the project conflicts with, along with an explanation of all conflicts, in the following timeframes:

1.  Within 60 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains 150 or fewer dwelling units; or

2.  Within 90 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains more than 150 dwelling units.

D.  Deemed approval. If the city does not provide written notice as required by subsection C above, the project will be deemed to satisfy the requirements specified in subsection A above and will be granted an administrative permit.

E.  Establishment and expiration of the permit. Section 17.808.470 governs the establishment and expiration of an administrative permit granted under this section, except when that section conflicts with California Government Code section 65913.4, subdivision (f), in which case the provisions of the California Government Code prevail.

SECTION 35.

Section 17.860.024 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby added to read as follows:

17.860.024 Extremely affordable adaptive reuse projects consistent with Government Code section 65913.12

A.  Administrative permit. A housing project will be granted an administrative permit if it:

1. Qualifies for streamlined, ministerial approval under California Government Code section 65913.12;

2. Complies with the city’s objective zoning standards and objective subdivision standards, as set forth in this code;

2.3. Complies with the city’s objective design review standards, as defined in California Government Code section 65913.12 and as set forth in the Citywide Infill Housing Design Standards; and

4. Complies with the objective standards set forth in an applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan adopted pursuant to California Public Utilities Code sections 21670 through 21679.5.

B.  Conflicting laws. In the case of a conflict between the city’s standards set forth in subsection A above and the standards set forth in California Government Code section 65913.12, the provisions of the California Government Code prevail.

C.  Notification of compliance with the standards. If the city determines a project submitted under this section conflicts with any of the requirements set forth in subsection A above, it shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the requirement or requirements the project conflicts with, along with an explanation of all conflicts, in the following timeframes:

1.  Within 60 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains 150 or fewer dwelling units; or

2.  Within 90 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains more than 150 dwelling units.

D.  Deemed approval. If the city does not provide written notice as required by subsection C above, the project will be deemed to satisfy the requirements specified in subsection A above and will be granted an administrative permit.

SECTION 36.

A.  Subsection B of section 17.916.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

B.  Commission review. An amendment to this title is subject to review at the commission level by the planning and design commission. At the conclusion of the hearing, the commission shall forward
its recommendation to the city council or, if no
motion to approve a recommendation receives enough votes to pass, shall forward to

the city council a report of the votes taken on each motion on the general plan adoption or the amendment.

B.  Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.916.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.

ORDINANCE NO.

Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15.148.600 AND VARIOUS PROVISIONS OF TITLE 17 OF

THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:

SECTION 1.

The city council finds the following:

1. As amended by this ordinance, the Planning and Development Code complements, supports, and facilitates the implementation of the goals, policies, and other provisions of the general plan and the city’s specific plans and transit village plans; and

2. The amendments in this ordinance promote the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the city.

SECTION 2.

A. Subsection E.2.b of section 15.148.600 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

b. If a parcel in an SC, HC, C, or M zone is undeveloped, then, in addition to the signs allowed by subsection E.2.a, one temporary sign that does not exceed 18 feet by 8 feet in dimension and 144 square feet in area is allowed if it is authorized by a sign permit issued under Article II of this chapter. Notwithstanding subsection E.5 of this section, the sign may display general advertising, may be up to 15 feet in height, and may be displayed for up to one year from the issuance date of the sign permit. When the permit expires, at least 90 days must pass before another permit for such a sign may be issued.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 15.148.600 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 3.

A. The definition of “estate lot” in section 17.108.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Estate lot.” See “Lot.”

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.108.060 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 4.

A. The definition of “lot” in section 17.108.130 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Lot” means a parcel of land shown on a subdivision map or a record of survey map recorded in the office of the county recorder with a separate and distinct number or letter, or a parcel described by metes and bounds, or a building site in one ownership having an area for each main building as hereinafter required in each zone.

1. “Corner lot” means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets having an angle of intersection of not more than 135 degrees.

2. “Estate lot” means a lot consisting of 12,000 square feet or more containing a dwelling that is a landmark, California Register resource, or National Register resource.

3. “Flag lot” means a parcel of land often shaped like a flag and the pole to which it is attached, with a narrow strip providing access to a public street and the bulk of the property that usually has no frontage that is visible from the public street because it may lie behind residences, buildings, or open land.

4. “Interior lot” means a lot other than a corner lot.

5. “Key lot” means the first interior lot to the rear of a reversed corner lot.

6. “Reversed corner lot” means a corner lot, the rear of which abuts upon the side of another lot.

7. “Through lot” means a lot having frontage and public access on two parallel public streets.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.108.130 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 5.

A. The “Assembly—cultural, religious, social” row in subsection B.2 of section 17.212.110 (RMX zone; conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.212.110 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 6.

A. The “Assembly—cultural, religious, social” row in subsection B.2 of section 17.212.210 (RO zone; conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.212.210 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 7.

A. Section 17.220.110 (M-1 zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if—

1. Use is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater; or

2. Use—a) does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per
parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

2. The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office PDC

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.220.110 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 8.

Section 17.220.120 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 9.

A. Section 17.220.210 (M-1(S) zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if—

1. Use is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater.

2. Use—a) does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per
parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

2. The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office PDC

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.220.210 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 10.

Section 17.220.220 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 11.

A. Section 17.220.310 (M-2 zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if —

1. Use is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater; or

2. Use—a) does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per
parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

2. The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended as follows:

Office PDC

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.222.310 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 12.

Section 17.220.320 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 13.

A. Section 17.220.410 (M-2(S) zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. The “Office” row in subsection A.2 (permitted uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office
Permitted if —

1. Use is limited to 10,000 gross square feet per parcel, or up to 25% of gross floor area of a building(s) per parcel, whichever is greater; or

2. Use—a) does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet per
parcel; b) is in a building with an FAR of 0.4 or greater; and c) is located within ¼ mile of the center of a light rail station platform.

2. The “Office” row in subsection B.2 (conditional uses; commercial and institutional uses) is hereby amended to read as follows:

Office PDC

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.220.410 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 14.

Section 17.220.420 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 15.

A. Subsection D of section 17.228.104 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

D. For purposes of this section, a “short-term rental” means a bed and breakfast inn that is limited as follows:

1. Lodging is provided for no more than six persons at any time; and

2. If the dwelling unit is not the primary residence of the permittee, lodging is provided for no more than an aggregate of 90 days during the term of the short-term rental permit required under chapter 5.114. “Primary residence of the permitee” means the dwelling unit in which the person issued the short-term rental permit, established in chapter 5.114, resides for at least 184 days during a calendar year.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.228.104 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 16.

A. Section 17.228.105 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. Subsection A is amended to read as follows:

A. Purpose and options. The purpose of this section is to set forth the regulations governing the creation of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. An applicant may choose to proceed under subsection B, which sets forth the city’s local development options, consistent with California Government Code

sections 66310 through 66403. Or the applicant may choose to proceed under subsection C below, which sets forth an alternative development option, consistent with California Government Code section 66323. The two options may not be combined.

2. Subsection B.2.a.ii is amended to read as follows:

ii. An accessory dwelling unit may not be sold or otherwise conveyed separately from the primary residence, except as provided in California Government Code section 66341.

3. Subsection B.2.c.i is amended to read as follows:

i. The minimum distance between the primary dwelling and a detached accessory dwelling unit is 4 feet. The minimum distance between two detached accessory dwelling units is 4 feet. A detached accessory dwelling unit may be attached to another detached accessory dwelling unit.

4. Subsection B.3.c is amended to read as follows:
c. Deed restriction. A deed restriction must be recorded before final building permit inspection, in accordance with California Government Code section 66333, and state the following:

i. Sale of the junior accessory dwelling unit separate from the sale of the single-unit dwelling is prohibited;

ii. The deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers; and

ii. The size and attributes of the junior accessory dwelling unit may not deviate from the building permit under which the unit was constructed.

5. Subsection B.4 is amended to read as follows:

4. Ministerial review.

a. Unless subsection B.5, below, applies, the city shall ministerially review all applications for accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units submitted under this section.

b. The city shall approve or deny an application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit under this section within 60 days of receipt of a complete application if there is an existing residential use on the lot.

c. If the application to create an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new residential development on the lot, the city may delay approving or denying the permit application for the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit until the permit application to create the residential development is approved. If the applicant requests a delay, the 60-day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. If the city has not approved or denied the completed application within 60 days, the application shall be deemed approved.

6. Subsection C is amended to read as follows:

C. Accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units eligible for ministerial review under California Government Code section 66323.

1. Notwithstanding subsection B, above, the city shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any of the following, as set forth in California Government Code section 66323:

a. One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed or existing single-unit dwelling if all the following are met:

i. The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory
dwelling unit is within the proposed space of a single-unit dwelling or existing space of a single-unit dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.

ii. The space has exterior access from the proposed or
existing single-family dwelling.

iii. The side-yard and rear-yard setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety.

iv. The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with
California Government Code section66333.

b. One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed 4-foot side-yard and rear-yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-unit dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit that meets the requirements set forth in California Government Code section 66333. The accessory dwelling unit may not exceed a floor

area of 800 square feet and a height of 18 feet unless additional height is needed to align the roof pitch of the accessory dwelling unit with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. In that instance, the accessory dwelling unit may not exceed a height of 20 feet.

c. Multiple accessory dwelling units within the portions of existing multi-unit dwellings that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings. The number of accessory dwelling units shall not exceed one or 25% of the existing multi-unit dwellings, whichever is greater.

d. Not more than two accessory dwelling units that are
located on a lot that has an existing or proposed multi-unit dwelling, but are detached from that multi-unit dwelling, maintain 4-foot rear-yard and side-yard setbacks, and do not exceed 18 feet in height unless additional height is needed to align the roof pitch of the accessory dwelling unit with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling unit. In that instance, the accessory dwelling unit may not exceed a height of 20 feet.

2. An accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit approved under this subsection C may not be rented for a term less than 30 days.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.228.105 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 17.

Section 17.228.119 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 18.

A. Subsection A of section 17.228.400 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. The “Minor recycling facility” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Minor recycling facility C-4, M-1, M-2, M-1(S), M-2(S),

MRD, M-T
Zoning administrator
conditional use permit

2. The “Major recycling facility” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Major recycling facility C-4, M-1, M-2, M-1(S), M-2(S),

MRD, M-T
Planning and design
commission conditional use
permit

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.228.400 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 19.

Chapter 17.304 (Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 20.

A. Section 17.312.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. The “Accessory dwelling (1 unit)” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Accessory dwelling or junior accessory dwelling (1
unit) No Yes Yes Yes

2. The “Accessory dwellings (2units)” row is hereby amended to read as follows:

Accessory dwellings or junior accessory dwellings
(2 units) No No No Yes

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.312.060 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 21.

Chapter 17.320 (Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay Zone) of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 22.

A. The definition of “Reference line” in subsection B.1 of section 17.332.070 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

"Reference line" means a line that is (i) parallel to and 10 feet landward from the landside toe of the levee, or (ii) the landward boundary of a recorded levee maintenance easement, whichever is more landward.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.332.070 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 23.

A. Subsection B of section 17.424.070 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. Allowed uses—Office. An office usein the M-1 zone in the Del Paso Boulevard/Arden Way SPD requires a planning and design commission conditional use permit unless—

1. The use does not exceed 10,000 gross square feet of floor area or 35% of gross floor area of building per parcel, whichever is greater; or

2. The use—

a. Is located less than ¼ mile from a light rail station;

b. Does not exceed 40,000 gross square feet of floor area; and
c. Is located in a building with a floor area ratio of 0.4 or greater.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.424.070 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 24.

A. Subsection F of section 17.444.100 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.444.100 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 25.

A. Subsection A of section 17.600.155 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

A. Application of required setbacks to lots of peculiar shape or location is determined as follows:

1. Through the site plan and design review process if site plan and design review is otherwise required by this title; or

2. If site plan and design review is not required, by the Zoning Administrator.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.600.155 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 26.

A. Subsection C of section 17.624.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

C. Other accessory structures and uses.

1. Uncovered parking pads.

2. Uncovered patios.

3. Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs (in-ground or above-ground).

4. Trellises.

5. Children’s swing set and play structures.

6. Mechanical equipment, such as heat pumps, air conditioners, and mechanical equipment related to swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.624.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 27.

A. Section 17.624.020 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended as follows:

1. A definition for “arbor” is hereby added to read as follows:

“Arbor” means a free-standing structure usually made up of two to four posts connected by lattice work or beams, with a flat or arched roof. Arbors are used to add

shade or decor to walkways and paths, or to mark the entry point into a yard or property.

2. The definition of “pergola” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Pergola” means a free-standing structure usually consisting of four posts with parallel colonnades supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters. Pergolas are used to add shade or decor and typically placed over a patio. See “covered patio” under section 17.624.050 for requirements.

3. The definition of “trellis” is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Trellis” means a frame of latticework placed vertically on posts and generally used as a support for climbing vines or plants. A trellis may be free-standing or attached to a fence or wall.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.624.020 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 28.

A. Footnote 3 of section 17.624.050 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

3. Maximum lot coverage of required rear-yard.

a. Except as provided in subparagraph b below, no more than 33% of the surface area of the required rear-yard setback may be covered by detached accessory structures.

b. In the R-1 and R-2 zones, not more than 33% or 350 square feet, whichever is greater, of the surface area of the required rear-yard setback may be covered by detached accessory structures.

c. Swimming pools, spas, and hot tubs, including equipment placed at ground level, or on a concrete pad at ground level; detached uncovered patios; and detached uncovered decks less than 30 inches in height, measured from ground to top of deck, are not counted in the lot coverage computation.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.624.050 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 29.

Section 17.624.060 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

The following chart identifies the footnote in this section that sets forth the regulations for each type of other accessory structure or use. Identify the proposed type of accessory structure or use in the first column and read across the chart to find the regulations for that type of accessory structure or use. For example, the minimum setback requirements for an uncovered parking pad are set forth in footnote 1 of this section. “N/A” means not applicable.

Type of
Accessory
Structure or Use
Minimum
Setbacks
Max. Lot
Coverage
Max. Lot
Coverage
of
Required
Rear Yard
Minimum
Distance
from Main
Building
Maximum
Distance
from Main
Building
Driveway Other
Standards
Uncovered
parking pad
1 N/A N/A N/A N/A 2 3
Uncovered patio 1 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 1
Swimming pool,
spa, hot tub (in
or above
ground)
4 4 4 4 4 N/A 4
Arbor 5 N/A N/A N/A NA N/A 5
Trellis 6 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A 6
Children’s swing
set, play
structures
7 7 7 7 7 N/A 7
Mechanical
equipment
8 8 8 8 8 N/A 8

Footnotes:

1. Maximum paving permitted in required setback areas. See section

17.612.010.

2. Minimum dimensions. Minimum interior dimensions for the parking pad are 10 feet wide by 20 feet deep. This width may be reduced to 8 feet if the existing interior side-yard setback between the existing residence and the property line is 8 feet.

Access to the parking pad must be paved. Driveways shall conform to the requirements of chapter 17.508. The driveway is permitted to have a landscape strip down the center.

The landscape strip is not permitted in the vehicle parking pad.

3. Maximum paving. See section 17.612.010.

4. The following requirements apply to a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub:

a. A swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not permitted in the required front setback..

b. When located nearer than 60 feet from the front property line, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is subject to the same minimum front-yard, interior side- yard, and street side-yard setbacks required for the main residential structure.

c. When located more than 60 feet from the front property line, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is subject to a 3 foot interior side-yard and rear-yard setback, and a minimum 5 foot street side-yard setback.

d. A swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is not counted in lot coverage computation. If equipment is placed on an accessory structure (such as a deck), the structure must comply with the regulations of this chapter.

e. The minimum distance between a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub; the main residential structure; and any accessory structures must meet building code requirements.

f. If the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub is enclosed, covered, or on a raised deck, the applicable accessory structure requirements apply.

g. Mechanical equipment associated with a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub shall meet the requirements of footnote 7.

h. Setback from levee. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph c above, a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub may not project into the required setback from the landside toe of a levee.

5. Arbors.

a. An arbor may not exceed 10 feet in height, 6 feet in width, and 24 inches in depth.

b. An arbor may be placed anywhere on the lot.

c. A maximum of two arbors are allowed on the property line or over a path leading to the primary building or structure, within the front-yard.

d. Except as provided in footnote 5.c above, there is no limit to the number of arbors allowed on a parcel.

6. Trellises.

a. A trellis may not exceed 10 feet in height and 24 inches in width.

b. If a trellis is used as a fence, or as an integral part of a fence, it must meet the requirements of chapter 17.620, including maximum height.

c. A trellis may be placed anywhere on the lot.

7. Play structures. Portable or movable play structures that do not require a building permit are exempt from accessory structure regulations. Play structures that require a building permit shall follow the attached or detached accessory structure regulations found in this chapter.

8. Mechanical equipment. Mechanical equipment, including heaters and air conditioners, shall not be located within the required front yard, interior side yard, or street side yard unless the equipment is screened or landscaped and complies with all noise standards and ordinances. Mechanical equipment is not counted in lot coverage computations.

SECTION 30.

A. Subsection G is hereby added to section 17.808.160 of the Sacramento City Code to read as follows:

G. Electric vehicle charging and hydrogen-fueling stations, consistent with California Government Code section 65850.7, subdivision (b).

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.808.160 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 31.

Section 17.808.430 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

A. Request for modification – classification as major or minor.

1. A request to modify the terms and conditions of a site plan and design review permit may be made by filing an application for modification. A request for modification is discretionary and is not the automatic right of an applicant. If the project is located in a historic district or involves a landmark, a proposed modification is classified as either major or minor by the preservation director. If the project is not located in a historic district and does not involve a landmark, a proposed modification is classified as either major or minor by the design director. The classification of a modification as major or minor does not require notice or hearing. The classification of a modification as major or minor is final and not subject to reconsideration or appeal.

2. A major modification is one that will result in any one of the following:

a. The deletion of a condition of approval;

b. A change to a condition of approval that prevents or substantially alters its intended outcome; or

c. A substantial change to exhibits (e.g., site plans,
architectural plans, landscape plans, design specifications, etc.) that accompany the permit.

3. A minor modification is one that is not classified as a major modification.

B. Decisionmaking.

1. Major modifications.

a. Decision-maker. If the development project is located in a historic district or involves a landmark, a request for a major modification is subject to review by the preservation director. If the project is not located in a historic district and does not involve a landmark, the modification is subject to review by the design director.

b. Decision and findings. Approval of a major modification is made at the director level and based on the findings in section 17.808.140. Approval may include the imposition of new or different conditions as determined to be necessary or appropriate to make the required findings.

2. Minor modifications.

a. Decision-maker. If the development project is located within a historic district or involves a landmark a request for a minor modification is subject to review by the preservation director. If the development project is not located within a historic district and does not involve a landmark, the modification is subject to review by the design director.

b. Decision and findings. Approval of a minor modification is made at the staff level and based on the findings in section 17.808.150. Approval may include the imposition of new or different conditions as determined to be necessary or appropriate to make the required findings.

SECTION 32.

A. Subsection B.1 of section 17.828.170 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

1. Notice. The planning director shall prepare a report with the recommendation on the application for an extension, and shall set the matter for hearing before the zoning administrator. The matter shall be noticed in the same manner as a tentative map application, as specified in section 17.828.090.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.828.170 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 33.

A. Section 17.860.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

The purpose of this chapter is to streamline the permitting process for infill housing projects, including mixed-use projects, that comply with specific development options set forth in California Government Code sections 65852.24, 65912.100-65912.105, 65913.4, 65913.12, and 65913.16; or the city’s local ministerial development option as set forth in section 17.860.030. Nothing in this chapter precludes an applicant from applying for discretionary site plan and design review.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.860.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.

SECTION 34.

Section 17.860.023 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby added to read as follows:

17.860.023 Residential development consistent with Government Code section 65913.16 (Affordable Housing on Faith and Higher Education Lands Act of 2023).

A. Administrative permit. A housing project will be granted an administrative permit if it:

1. Qualifies for streamlined, ministerial approval under California Government Code section 65913.16;

2. Complies with the city’s objective zoning standards and objective subdivision standards, as defined in California Government Code section 65913.16 and as set forth in this code;

3. Complies with the city’s objective design review standards, as defined in California Government Code section 65913.16 and as set forth in the Citywide Infill Housing Design Standards; and

4. Complies with the objective standards set forth in an applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan adopted pursuant to California Public Utilities Code sections 21670 through 21679.5.

B. Conflicting laws. In the case of a conflict between the city’s standards set forth in subsection A above and the standards set forth in California Government Code section 65913.16, the provisions of the California Government Code prevail.

C. Notification of compliance with the standards. If the city determines a project submitted under this section conflicts with any of the requirements set forth in subsection A above, it shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the requirement or requirements the project conflicts with, along with an explanation of all conflicts, in the following timeframes:

1. Within 60 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains 150 or fewer dwelling units; or

2. Within 90 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains more than 150 dwelling units.

D. Deemed approval. If the city does not provide written notice as required by subsection C above, the project will be deemed to satisfy the requirements specified in subsection A above and will be granted an administrative permit.

E. Establishment and expiration of the permit. Section 17.808.470 governs the establishment and expiration of an administrative permit granted under this section, except when that section conflicts with California Government Code section 65913.4, subdivision (f), in which case the provisions of the California Government Code prevail.

SECTION 35.

Section 17.860.024 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby added to read as follows:

17.860.024 Extremely affordable adaptive reuse projects consistent with Government Code section 65913.12

A. Administrative permit. A housing project will be granted an administrative permit if it:

1. Qualifies for streamlined, ministerial approval under California Government Code section 65913.12;

2. Complies with the city’s objective zoning standards and objective subdivision standards, as set forth in this code;

3. Complies with the city’s objective design review standards, as defined in California Government Code section 65913.12 and as set forth in the Citywide Infill Housing Design Standards; and

4. Complies with the objective standards set forth in an applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan adopted pursuant to California Public Utilities Code sections 21670 through 21679.5.

B. Conflicting laws. In the case of a conflict between the city’s standards set forth in subsection A above and the standards set forth in California Government Code section 65913.12, the provisions of the California Government Code prevail.

C. Notification of compliance with the standards. If the city determines a project submitted under this section conflicts with any of the requirements set forth in subsection A above, it shall inform the applicant, in writing, of the requirement or requirements the project conflicts with, along with an explanation of all conflicts, in the following timeframes:

1. Within 60 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains 150 or fewer dwelling units; or

2. Within 90 days of submittal of a complete application if the project contains more than 150 dwelling units.

D. Deemed approval. If the city does not provide written notice as required by subsection C above, the project will be deemed to satisfy the requirements specified in subsection A above and will be granted an administrative permit.

SECTION 36.

A. Subsection B of section 17.916.010 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

B. Commission review. An amendment to this title is subject to review at the commission level by the planning and design commission. At the conclusion of the hearing, the commission shall forward its recommendation to the city council or, if no motion to approve a recommendation receives enough votes to pass, shall forward to the city council a report of the votes taken on the amendment.

B. Except as amended by subsection A above, all provisions of section 17.916.010 remain unchanged and in full effect.

ORDINANCE 2024-

Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 17 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE TO REZONE VARIOUS

PARCELS BY DELETING THE ASCOT OVERLAY ZONE AND LABOR INTENSIVE (LI) OVERLAY FROM

THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:

SECTION 1

As used in this ordinance, “Property” means the real property identified in Exhibit A.

SECTION 2

Title 17 of the Sacramento City Code (“Planning and Development Code”) is hereby amended by rezoning the parcels identified in Exhibit A (and those areas further identified by APN and address in Exhibit B) through the removal, wherever shown on the official zoning map, of the following overlay zones:

1. Ascot Avenue (AOL) Overlay Zone

2. Labor Intensive (LI) Overlay Zone

SECTION 3

Pursuant to Planning and Development Code section 17.916.010.D.2, the City Council finds as follows:

1. The rezoning is consistent with the applicable general plan land use designation, use, and development standards; the goals, policies, and other provisions of the general plan; and any applicable specific plan or transit village plan.

2. The amendment promotes the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the city.

SECTION 4

The City Clerk is hereby directed to amend the City’s official zoning maps, which are a part of the Planning and Development Code, to conform to this ordinance.

Table of Contents:
 Exhibit A – Rezone Map
 Exhibit B – List of Properties
C ST
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RALEY BLVD

VINCI AVE

ASCOT AVE

NEAL RD

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Highways/ Ramps
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All Other Overlay Zones
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AOL (Ascot Avenue)
City of Sacramento Boundary
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LEISURE LN

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FEE DR

CANTERBURY RD

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Highways/ Ramps
Arterial/Collector
Local
Zoning
All Other Overlay Zones
LI (Labor Intensive)
AOL (Ascot Avenue)
City of Sacramento Boundary
Parcels
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Miles
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ARDEN WAY
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ROYAL OAKS DR

LEISURE LN

EVERGREEN ST

DEL PASO BLVD
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CALVADOS AVE

OXFORD ST

ARDEN WAY

WOODLAKE DR

BLACKWOOD ST

SOUTHGATE RD

FORREST ST

EVERGREEN ST

GARDEN ST

BLUMENFELD DR

JOELLIS WAY

GREEN ST

CANTALIER ST

LEA WAY

ERICKSON ST
BOXW
OOD ST

LEXINGTON ST
OAKM
ONT
ST

FAIRFIELD ST
OAKM
ONT ST
Street Centerlines
Highways/ Ramps
Arterial/Collector
Local
Zoning
All Other Overlay Zones
LI (Labor Intensive)
AOL (Ascot Avenue)
City of Sacramento Boundary
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Map 4 of 4
APN STREET  NUMBER STREET  NAME CITY ZIP ZONE BASE  ZONE 21502300400000 5539 RALEY  BLVD SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300650000 1240 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300150000 1530 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000500450000 623 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000400110000 3913 TAYLOR  ST SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500300000 714 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500270000 728 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000610240000 400 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000250590000 100 OPPORTUNITY  ST SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐LI‐PUD M ‐1S 27502400890000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502401060000 1953 ROYAL  OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100020000 1790 EXPO  PKWY SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI‐PC C ‐2 27503100080000 1411 EXPO  PKWY SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100330000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD   # 300 SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502600760000 500 LEISURE  LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 21502300620000 1210 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300090000 1424 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300380000 1306 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000500250000 725 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500140000 735 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500400000 633 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500120000 3941 RIO  LINDA BLVD SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500160000   WILLIAMS AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500320000 713 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500410000 631 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25003310200000   MORRISON AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 R ‐3‐LI R ‐3 27503100370000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD   # 700 SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27701440370000   ARDEN WY SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502400880000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27503100210000 1450 EXPO  PKWY SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI‐PC C ‐2 27502600300000   LEISURE LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502600690000 1445 EXPO  PKWY SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503200020000 1140 EXPOSITION  BLVD SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27701440290000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27503100310000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD   # 100 SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 21502300030000 1320 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300570000 1442 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300080000 1420 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000610220000 441 MORRISON  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000250610000   OPPORTUNITY ST SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐LI M ‐1S 25000500260000 732 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25003510190000   OPPORTUNITY ST SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐LI‐PUD M ‐1S 25000500360000 704 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502400720000 2005 EVERGREEN  ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI‐SPD OB 27503200010000 1120 EXPOSITION  BLVD SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400440000   ROYAL OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502400620000 1901 ROYAL  OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502600770000 550 LEISURE  LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100400000   LEISURE LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400510000   FREEWAY RTE 80 SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502600790000 610 LEISURE  LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100040000   EXPOSITION BLVD SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100240000 1601 EXPO  PKWY SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400520000    SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB
27701440200000   ARDEN WAY SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27701440340000 2202 EVERGREEN  ST SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 21502300070000 1416 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300700000 1436 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300510000 1524 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300690000 1432 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000500330000 707 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502600780000   LEISURE LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400970000   ROYAL OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502600510000   SLOBE AVE SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100010000 1600 EXPO  PKWY SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI‐PC C ‐2 27701440210000   ARDEN WAY SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502400900000 2005 EVERGREEN  ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI‐SPD OB 27503100380000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400420000 1900 ROYAL  OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27503100060000   SLOBE AVE SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100390000 700 LEISURE  LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 21502300670000 1498 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000250600000   OPPORTUNITY ST SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐LI‐PUD M ‐1S 25000250570000 101 OPPORTUNITY  ST SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐LI‐PUD M ‐1S 25000500180000 738 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500500000 3947 RIO  LINDA BLVD SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500110000 3945 RIO  LINDA BLVD SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502400300000 2000 ROYAL  OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502400450000    SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB
27502520020000   SLOBE AVE SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27503100340000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD   # 400 SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400760000 2015 EVERGREEN  ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI‐SPD OB 27502600070000   CANTERBURY RD SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI‐PC M ‐1 27503100350000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD   # 500 SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 21502300060000 1414 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000500130000 3937 RIO  LINDA BLVD SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500290000 720 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500340000 712 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500150000 3933 ALTOS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500310000 721 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25003510200000 53 MORRISON  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐LI‐PUD M ‐1S 27502400630000 1901 ROYAL  OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400650000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27503100200000 1500 EXPO  PKWY SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI‐PC C ‐2 21502300040000 1336 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300050000 1342 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300630000 1220 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300680000 1500 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000500170000 3925 ALTOS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500370000 700 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000250580000 100 OPPORTUNITY  ST SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1S‐LI‐PUD M ‐1S 25000500350000 708 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500280000 724 WILLIAMS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502400930000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27701440280000 1000 ARDEN  WAY SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27503100320000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD   BLDG 200 SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27503100360000 1111 EXPOSITION  BLVD   # 600 SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27701440100000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27701440350000   ARDEN WY SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27701440380000 2170 EVERGREEN  ST SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502400870000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502600150000   CANTERBURY RD SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI‐PC M ‐1 27502600500000   SLOBE AVE SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27701440030000 1130 ARDEN  WAY SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 21502300500000 1509 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300390000 1312 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 21502300640000 1230 ASCOT  AVE RIO  LINDA 95673 M ‐1S‐R‐AOL M ‐1S 25000500380000 705 HARRIS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000610230000 431 MORRISON  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 25000500240000 3901 ALTOS  AVE SACRAMENTO 95838 M ‐1‐LI M ‐1 27502600660000   LEISURE LN SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400290000 1902 ROYAL  OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502400670000 2101 EVERGREEN  ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502400920000 2101 EVERGREEN  ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502401050000 520 MEDIA  PL SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2,‐LI MIXED 27503100070000 406 SLOBE  AVE SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502400370000   EVERGREEN ST SACRAMENTO 95815 OB ‐LI OB 27502400640000 1901 ROYAL  OAKS DR SACRAMENTO 95815 C ‐2‐LI C ‐2 27502600140000   CANTERBURY RD SACRAMENTO 95815 M ‐1‐LI‐PC M ‐1 ORDINANCE NO.

Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted

AN ORDINANCE DELETING AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.704, AMENDING SECTION 17.860.040, AND DELETING SECTION 17.860.050 OF THE SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO DENSITY BONUSES

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:

SECTION 1.

The city council finds the following:

1. As amended by this ordinance, the Planning and Development Code complements, supports, and facilitates the implementation of the goals, policies, and other provisions of the general plan and the city’s specific plans and transit village plans; and

2. The amendments in this ordinance promote the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the city.

SECTION 2.

Chapter 17.704 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 3.

Chapter 17.704 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 17.704 DENSITY BONUSES

17.704.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918, commonly referred to as state density‐bonus law. The intent of this chapter is to implement state density‐bonus law without local modifications.

17.704.020 Definitions.

The terms used in this chapter have the meaning ascribed to them in this title and California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918. In the case of a conflict between definitions, the California Government Code prevails.

17.704.030 Applicability.

A housing development is eligible for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards in accordance with California Government Code section 65915.

17.704.040 Application requirements.

A.  An application for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards, must be submitted at the same time as an application for one or more permits for the housing development under chapter 17.808.

An application for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards will be reviewed concurrently with and in the same manner as the accompanying permit application.

B.  The application for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards will be reviewed for completeness consistent with California Government Code section 65943.

17.704.050 Density bonus.

A.  If a housing development qualifies for a density bonus under more than one category set forth California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (b), the applicant shall select one category under which the density bonus is to be granted.

B.  The maximum allowable residential density and base density will be calculated in the manner set forth in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (o)(6).

C.  Density bonuses will be granted in the amount set forth in California Government Code section 65915.

D.  All density calculations, including base density and bonus density, resulting in fractional units will be rounded up to the next whole number.

E.  The grant of a density bonus does not require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.

F.   The housing development must comply with all objective standards set forth in an applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan adopted pursuant to California Public Utilities Code sections 21670 through 21679.5.

17.704.060 Incentives and concessions.

A.        An applicant may request the number of incentives and concessions that the applicant is entitled to under state density‐bonus law.

B.        An incentive or concession will be granted unless the city makes a written finding pursuant to California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (d).

C.        The grant of an incentive or concession does not require a general plan amendment, zoning change, study, or other discretionary approval.

D.        Nothing in this section requires the city to provide direct financial incentives for the housing development, including the provision of publicly owned land, fee waivers, or reduction of dedication requirements. Only the city council, in its sole discretion, may approve requests for direct financial incentives.

17.704.070 Waivers and reductions.

A.  An applicant may submit a proposal for a waiver or reduction of development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding a development meeting the criteria set forth in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (b), at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted under state density‐ bonus law.

B.  The city is not required to waive or reduce development standards if the waiver or reduction would:

1. Result in a specific, adverse impact upon health or safety, as defined in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (e), for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid;

2. Result in an adverse impact on any property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources; or

3. Be contrary to state or federal law.

C.  A proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards does not reduce or increase the number of incentives or concessions to which an applicant is entitled pursuant to California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (d).

D.  If a housing development located within one‐half mile of a major transit stop received a waiver from any maximum controls on density, the housing development is only eligible for a waiver or reduction as provided in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (e).

17.704.080 Density bonus housing agreement

A.  As a condition of approval of any density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards, the applicant shall enter into an agreement with the city, the housing authority acting on behalf of the city, or the Capitol Area Development Authority that is binding upon the applicant and all successors in interest to ensure compliance with state density‐bonus law.

B.  The agreement required by subsection A above must be recorded on the parcel or parcels designated for the construction of the units that will be reserved for sale or rent to, and affordable to, very‐low‐, lower‐, or moderate‐income households, or qualifying senior citizen residents. The agreement must be executed and recorded before the final map is approved by the city or if a map is not being processed, before issuance of any building permits for the housing development.

17.704.090 Condominium conversions.

Apartments converted to condominiums are eligible for a density bonus pursuant to California Government Code section 65915.5.

17.704.100 Commercial projects.

A commercial development with an agreement for partnered housing is eligible for a development bonus pursuant to California Government Code section 65915.7.

SECTION 4.

Section 17.860.040 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

17.860.040   Density bonus applications.

Notwithstanding subsections A through B.2 of section 17.704.060, density bonus and additional incentive requests are reviewed in the same manner and concurrently with the administrative permit under this chapter. Deviations from street standards and other incentives set forth in subsection B.3 of section 17.704.060 shall be reviewed in the manner set forth in that subsection.

17.860.040   Denial and reconsideration.

A.  Section 17.800.050 does not apply to the denial of an application under this chapter.

B.  A decision under this chapter is subject to reconsideration by the planning director.

SECTION 5.

Section 17.860.050 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

17.860.050   Denial and reconsideration.

A.  Section 17.800.050 does not apply to the denial of an application under this chapter.

B.  A decision under this chapter is subject to reconsideration by the planning director.

ORDINANCE NO.

Adopted by the Sacramento City Council
Date Adopted

AN ORDINANCE DELETING AND ADDING CHAPTER 17.704, AMENDING SECTION 17.860.040, AND DELETING SECTION 17.860.050 OF THE

SACRAMENTO CITY CODE, RELATING TO DENSITY BONUSES

BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SACRAMENTO:

SECTION 1.

The city council finds the following:

1. As amended by this ordinance, the Planning and Development Code complements, supports, and facilitates the implementation of the goals, policies, and other provisions of the general plan and the city’s specific plans and transit village plans; and

2. The amendments in this ordinance promote the public health, safety, convenience, and welfare of the city.

SECTION 2.

Chapter 17.704 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.

SECTION 3.

Chapter 17.704 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 17.704 DENSITY BONUSES

17.704.010 Purpose and intent.

The purpose of this chapter is to implement California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918, commonly referred to as state density-bonus law. The intent of this chapter is to implement state density-bonus law without local modifications.

17.704.020 Definitions.

The terms used in this chapter have the meaning ascribed to them in this title and California Government Code sections 65915 through 65918. In the case of a conflict between definitions, the California Government Code prevails.

17.704.030 Applicability.

A housing development is eligible for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards in accordance with California Government Code section 65915.

17.704.040 Application requirements.

A. An application for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards, must be submitted at the same time as an application for one or more permits for the housing development under chapter 17.808.

An application for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards will be reviewed concurrently with and in the same manner as the accompanying permit application.

B. The application for a density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards will be reviewed for completeness consistent with California Government Code section 65943.

17.704.050 Density bonus.

A. If a housing development qualifies for a density bonus under more than one category set forth California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (b), the applicant shall select one category under which the density bonus is to be granted.

B. The maximum allowable residential density and base density will be calculated in the manner set forth in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (o)(6).

C. Density bonuses will be granted in the amount set forth in California Government Code section 65915.

D. All density calculations, including base density and bonus density, resulting in fractional units will be rounded up to the next whole number.

E. The grant of a density bonus does not require a general plan amendment, zoning change, or other discretionary approval.

F. The housing development must comply with all objective standards set forth in an applicable Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan adopted pursuant to California Public Utilities Code sections 21670 through 21679.5.

17.704.060 Incentives and concessions.

A. An applicant may request the number of incentives and concessions that the applicant is entitled to under state density-bonus law.

B. An incentive or concession will be granted unless the city makes a written finding pursuant to California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (d).

C. The grant of an incentive or concession does not require a general plan amendment, zoning change, study, or other discretionary approval.

D. Nothing in this section requires the city to provide direct financial incentives for the housing development, including the provision of publicly owned land, fee waivers, or reduction of dedication requirements. Only the city council, in its sole discretion, may approve requests for direct financial incentives.

17.704.070 Waivers and reductions.

A. An applicant may submit a proposal for a waiver or reduction of development standards that will have the effect of physically precluding a development meeting the criteria set forth in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (b), at the densities or with the concessions or incentives permitted under state density- bonus law.

B. The city is not required to waive or reduce development standards if the waiver or reduction would:

1. Result in a specific, adverse impact upon health or safety, as defined in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (e), for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid;

2. Result in an adverse impact on any property listed in the California Register of Historical Resources; or

3. Be contrary to state or federal law.

C. A proposal for the waiver or reduction of development standards does not reduce or increase the number of incentives or concessions to which an applicant is entitled pursuant to California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (d).

D. If a housing development located within one-half mile of a major transit stop received a waiver from any maximum controls on density, the housing development is only eligible for a waiver or reduction as provided in California Government Code section 65915, subdivision (e).

17.704.080 Density bonus housing agreement

A. As a condition of approval of any density bonus, incentive or concession, or waiver or reduction of development standards, the applicant shall enter into an agreement with the city, the housing authority acting on behalf of the city, or the Capitol Area Development Authority that is binding upon the applicant and all successors in interest to ensure compliance with state density-bonus law.

B. The agreement required by subsection A above must be recorded on the parcel or parcels designated for the construction of the units that will be reserved for sale or rent to, and affordable to, very-low-, lower-, or moderate-income households, or qualifying senior citizen residents. The agreement must be executed and recorded before the final map is approved by the city or if a map is not being processed, before issuance of any building permits for the housing development.

17.704.090 Condominium conversions.

Apartments converted to condominiums are eligible for a density bonus pursuant to California Government Code section 65915.5.

17.704.100 Commercial projects.

A commercial development with an agreement for partnered housing is eligible for a development bonus pursuant to California Government Code section 65915.7.

SECTION 4.

Section 17.860.040 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

17.860.040 Denial and reconsideration.

A. Section 17.800.050 does not apply to the denial of an application under this chapter.

B. A decision under this chapter is subject to reconsideration by the planning director.

SECTION 5.

Section 17.860.050 of the Sacramento City Code is hereby deleted.