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CONSENT CALENDAR
City of San Bernardino
Request for Council Action
Date: January 15, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
From: Rochelle Clayton, Acting City Manager;
Gabriel Elliott, Director of Community Development and Housing Department: Community Development and Housing
Subject: Adoption of Ordinance MC-1645 - Development Code Amendment 24-04 (ADU 2024 Legislative Update)
Recommendation:
It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Bernardino, California adopt Ordinance No. MC-1645, approving Development Code Amendment 24- 04 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2).
Executive Summary
This agenda item is the second and final reading of Development Code Amendment 24-
04. It is recommended that the Mayor and City Council accept the final reading and adopt Ordinance No. MC-1645.
Background
On December 18, 2024, the Mayor and City Council conducted a public hearing on approving Development Code Amendment 24-02.
Development Code Amendment 24-04 amends Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2).
Discussion
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Ordinance No. MC-1645, approving Development Code Amendment 24-04 for the update to the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units was reviewed by the City Council at their December 18, 2024, meeting. The Ordinance is now ready for its final reading and adoption.
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 is 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 accept for final reading and adopt Ordinance No. MC-1645, approving Development Code Amendment 24-04 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and finding such action statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 (Attachment 1 and Attachment 2).
Attachments
Attachment 1 Ordinance No. MC-1645 (Approving Development Code Amendment 24-04)
Attachment 2 Ordinance No. MC-1645 (Approving Development Code Amendment 24-04) – Exhibit A
Ward:
All Wards
Synopsis of Previous Council Actions:
On December 18, 2024, the Mayor and City Council took the following actions:
1) Adopted Urgency Ordinance No. MC-1644U approving Development Code Amendment 24-04 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section
19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law; and
2) Introduced Ordinance No. MC-1645 approving Development Code Amendment 24- 2 4
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04 amending Chapter 19.04 (Residential Zones); Section 19.04.030(2)(P) (Residential Zones Specific Standards - Accessory Dwelling Units) of the City of San Bernardino Development Code (SBMC Title 19) in order to update the development standards for Accessory Dwelling Units in compliance with recent changes in state law.