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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: March 6, 2024
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Charles A. Montoya, City Manager;
Mary E. Lanier, Interim Community Development and Housing Director
Department: Community, Housing, & Economic Development (CED) Subject: Adoption of Ordinance No. MC-1629 Approving
Development Code Amendment 23-03 (Density Bonus)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Ordinance No. MC-1629 approving Development Code Amendment 23-03 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) Section 19.04.030 (Density Bonus) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the Density Bonus section in compliance with State law; and finding that Development Code Amendment 23-03 is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Executive Summary
This agenda item is the final reading and adoption of Development Code Amendment 23-03. It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council adopt Ordinance No. MC- 1629.
Background
On February 21, 2024, the Mayor and City Council conducted a public hearing on approving Development Code Amendment 23-03.
Development Code Amendment 23-01 amends Section 19.04.030(2)(D) of Chapter
19.04 (Residential Zones) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) to update the Density Bonus Ordinance in compliance with State law (Attachment 1, Exhibit A).
Discussion
Ordinance No. MC-1629 approving Development Code Amendment 23-03 for the 1 8
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update to the Density Bonus Ordinance was reviewed by the City Council at their February 21, 2024, meeting. The Ordinance is now ready for its final reading. 2021-2025 Strategic Targets and Goals
Development Code Amendment 23-03 aligns with Key Target Goal No. 3: Improved Quality of Life and 4(b): Economic Growth and Development – Update the General Plan and Development Code. Specifically, the amendment will update the Development Code for compliance with State law. The amendment to the Development Code will ensure consistency with State law.
Fiscal Impact
There will be no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of this action.
Conclusion
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Ordinance No. MC-1629 approving Development Code Amendment 23-03 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones) Section 19.04.030 (Density Bonus) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the Density Bonus section in compliance with State law; and finding that Development Code Amendment 23-03 is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Attachments
Attachment 1 Ordinance No. MC-1629 (Approving Development Code Amendment 23-03)
Attachment 2 Ordinance No. MC-1629 (Approving Development Code Amendment 23-03) – Exhibit A
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On February 21, 2024, the Mayor and City Council introduced Ordinance No. MC- 1629 to approve Development Code Amendment 23-03 for the update to the Density Bonus Ordinance.