ORDINANCE NO. 26-__
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26-011 (UDC26-001), AMENDING THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT FOR MASTER CASE 26-011. The City Council makes the following findings of fact:
A. The City periodically updates the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC), including the subdivision regulations (Title 16) and zoning regulations (Title 17).
B. The City Council adopted the City’s accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance on January 26, 2021. The ordinance was submitted to the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), which provided a review letter in March 2023.
The City responded in April 2023, and HCD’s next review letter was provided in December 2025.
C. The City Council adopted the City’s two-unit development (Senate Bill 9 [SB9]) ordinance on January 25, 2022. HCD provided comments on the ordinance in its December 2025 review letter.
D. The City Council adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element on June 27, 2023, and HCD certified the Housing Element on August 22, 2023. The Housing Element included Program HP-2.1: Zoning Code Changes for Consistency with state law.
E. The City seeks to amend the SCMC to implement HCD’s recommendations regarding regulating ADUs, two-unit developments, and the City’s adopted Housing Element (Project).
F. The Project was duly noticed for a public hearing before the Planning Commission in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the SCMC, and a one-eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper on February 24, 2026.
G. The City reviewed the Project’s environmental impacts pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and the CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq.; collectively, “CEQA”).
H. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the project commencing on March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or later, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California.
I. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the entire administrative record, including, without limitation, the staff presentation, staff report, and public testimony. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission in a 3-2 vote, recommended the City Council approve Master Case 26-011 and its associated entitlements, as shown in attached Exhibits A and B, which are incorporated by reference.
J. The Project was duly noticed in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the SCMC, and a one-eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper on March 24, 2026.
K. The City Council held a duly noticed hearing on Master Case 26-011 on April 14, 2026.
At this hearing, the City Council introduced, and passed this ordinance to a second reading on April 28, 2026; and
L. The City Council held a duly noticed second reading on Master Case 26-011 on April 28, 2026. This ordinance, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the City Council at its April 14, 2026 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Community Development Director.
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF MASTER CASE 26-011. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council finds as follows:
A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the CEQA.
1. Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 states that the adoption of an ADU ordinance by a city or county to implement Section 65852.1 of, or Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code, is exempt from CEQA.
2. California Government Code Section 66411.7(n) states that adoption of an ordinance to implement the provisions of Senate Bill 9 are exempt from CEQA under Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (commencing with Section 21000);
3. The Project is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
B. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case 26-011 project file and that
this project file is located within the Community Development Department and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development.
C. Based upon the findings set forth above, the City Council finds the Project to be categorically exempt from additional environmental review and that the Director prepared the Notice of Exemption for this Project in compliance with CEQA.
SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 26-011. Based on the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 26-011, the City Council determines as follows:
A. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan;
The proposed amendments themselves do not include any new development. Adoption of the proposed amendments will implement California law, including, without limitation, ADU and SB9 legislation, and will further implement the City’s Housing Element.
Specifically, the amendments are consistent with the following Land Use and Planning objectives and policies:
Objective LU 3.1: Provide for a diversity of housing types available to provide safe and suitable homes for all economic levels, household sizes, age groups and special needs groups within the community.
Policy LU 3.1.1: On the Land Use Map, designate adequate land for residential use at various densities to provide a mix of housing opportunities for all segments of the population, including attached, detached, senior, and mixed-use housing types, which are consistent with community character and meet the region’s housing goals.
Policy LU 3.1.2: Provide a mix of housing types within neighborhoods that accommodate households with varied income levels.
Policy LU 3.1.5: Promote development of housing that is affordable to residents, including households with incomes in the very low, low, and moderate income classifications, through provision of adequate sites on the Land Use Map, allowance for density bonuses and other development incentives.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives and policies listed above.
Two-unit developments and ADUs provide diversity in the local housing stock, increasing the number of homes available. In addition, the proposed amendments are necessary to comply with changes to California legislation since the time the City’s ADU and SB9 ordinances were adopted.
The proposed amendments also would implement several provisions within Housing Element Program HP-2.1. This includes addressing changes to California law regarding
transitional housing, supportive housing, emergency shelters, low barrier navigation centers, employee and agricultural worker housing, ADUs, and group homes.
B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC);
The proposed amendments do not require a consistency finding with the existing code because the project would amend the SCMC in general. While no consistency finding is required, the proposed amendments would not change development densities or the City’s zoning map; the proposed amendments implement and memorialize existing state legislation that applies to development in the City today, bringing the SCMC into consistency with California law.
C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and
The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the requirements of California regulations, and would bring the SCMC into compliance with state law.
D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal’s physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the proposed use;
2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are of sufficient width and are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would generate;
3. Public protection services (e.g. Fire protection, Sheriff protection, etc.) are readily available; and
4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools. Solid waste collection and disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve the site.
The proposed amendments do not include development of any specific site, and would amend the SCMC in general. Development of ADUs, two-unit developments, and other residential-related uses described in the amendments would be developed in compliance with California law and would be regulated by the City to maximum extent feasible. The City currently receives service from the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The City is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities.
SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UDC26-001. Based upon the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 26-011, including UDC26-001, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The amendments are consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable;
The proposed amendments would apply to properties throughout the City and are consistent with the principles of the General Plan as described above. No new development is included with the proposed amendments.
B. The amendments are consistent with the principles of the General Plan;
The proposed amendments would not alter the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning Map, nor would the proposed amendments change development densities or population projections for the City. The proposed amendments reflect the requirements of current state legislation as well as implementation of the City’s Housing Element.
C. Approval of the amendments will be in the interest of public health, convenience, safety, and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice;
The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the requirements of California regulations, and would bring the SCMC into compliance with state law. The City would continue to regulate these uses and development types to the extent permitted under California law, including, without limitation, issuance of building permits and conduction of building inspections.
D. The amendments are consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and
The proposed text amendments to the SCMC were drafted to be consistent with all other provisions of the SCMC.
E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.
The proposed amendments are required to implement Program HP-2.1 and to address current state legislation regarding ADUs and SB9. Therefore, the amendments would promote the general welfare and public convenience and would constitute good zoning practice.
SECTION 5: DETERMINATION; APPROVALS. The City Council approves Master Case 26-011, consisting of the proposed SCMC amendments as described above and set forth in attached Exhibits A and B, which are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 6: RELIANCE ON RECORD. Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and
determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole.
SECTION 7: SUMMARIES OF INFORMATION. All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 8. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its passage and adoption.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk will certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause it to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this ___th day of ______, 2026.
______________________________
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:________________________
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 26- ___was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular meeting of the City Council on the __th day of _______ 2026. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the __th day of _____2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 26- and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
______________________________
CITY CLERK
1 Exhibit A
16.28 Urban Lot Split Subdivision Requirements
This section is repealed.
17.11.020 Definitions.
“Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)” is defined pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323means “an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An ADU also includes an efficiency unit as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code and may include manufactured homes as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code,” as defined in Government Code Section 65852.2, and as may be later amended. ADUs are incentivized to qualify as affordable housing units as described in Section 17.57.040(L)(4). “Junior accessory dwelling unit (JADU)” is defined pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323.means an accessory dwelling unit “that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence,” which “may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share sanitation facilities with the existing structure,” and which includes an efficiency kitchen, which shall include “a cooking facility with appliances” and “a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of reasonable size in relation to the size of the junior accessory dwelling unit,” as defined in Government Code Section 65852.22, and as may be later amended.
17.22.090 Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit.
The Class I application ministerial process shall apply to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units. Accessory dwelling units shall be permitted subject to the requirements of Section 17.57.040(L), Accessory Dwelling Units, and all other relevant sections of this code. Accessory dwelling units shall also comply with all State of California requirements, including California Government Code Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22. (Ord. 21-1 § 6 (Exh. A), 1/26/21)
17.35 Mixed Use Zones
17.35.010 Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone. Subsection (B)
2 Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
21. Caretaker’s Residence P
32. Community Care Facility C
43. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P
54. Family Day Care Homes P
65. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP
76. Home Occupation Business P
78. Joint Living/Working Quarters M
98. Model Homes T
910. Residential Health Care Facility C
101. Residential Service/Care Home C
12. Supportive Housing C
13. Transitional Housing C
17.35.020 Mixed Use Neighborhood (MXN) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P
2.3. Community Care Facility C
3.4. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P
4.5. Family Day Care Homes P
5.6. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP
6.7. Home Occupation Business P
7.8. Joint Living/Working Quarters M
8.9. Model Homes T
9.10. Residential Health Care Facility C
3 Residential Use Types
10.11. Residential Service/Care Home C
12. Supportive Housing C
13. Transitional Housing C
17.35.030 Mixed Use Urban Village (MXUV) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P
2.3. Community Care Facility C
3.4. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P
4.5. Family Day Care Homes P
5.6. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP
6.7. Home Occupation Business P
7.8. Joint Living/Working Quarters M
8.9. Model Homes T
9.10. Residential Health Care Facility C
10.11. Residential Service/Care Home C
12. Supportive Housing C
13. Transitional Housing C
17.36 Open Space Zones
17.36.010 Open Space (OS) Zone. Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
12. Caretaker’s Residence P
23. Dwelling—Single-Family P
4 Residential Use Types
34. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP
45. Home Occupation Business P
56. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P
67. Family Day Care Homes—Family P
78. Residential Service/Care Home P
9. Supportive Housing P
10. Transitional Housing P
17.36.020 Open Space—Agriculture (OS-A) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P
2.3. Dwelling—Single-Family P
3.4. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP
4.5. Home Occupation Business P
5.6. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P
6.7. Family Day Care—Family P
7.8. Residential Service/Care Home P
9. Supportive Housing P
10. Transitional Housing P
17.36.030 Open Space—National Forest (OS-NF) Zone. Subsection (B) Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
2. Caretaker’s Residence P
3. Dwelling—Single-Family P
4. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P
5. Family Day Care Homes—Family P
6. Residential Service/Care Home P
5 Residential Use Types
7. Supportive Housing P
8. Transitional Housing P
17.36.040 Open Space—Bureau of Land Management (OS-BLM) Zone.
Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
1.2. Caretaker’s Residence P
2.3. Dwelling—Single-Family P
3.4. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P
4.5. Family Day Care Homes—Family P
5.6. Residential Service/Care Home P
7. Supportive Housing P
8. Transitional Housing P
17.37.020 Public/Institutional (PI) Zone
Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
2. Caretaker’s Residence P
3. Dwelling—Single-Family P
4. Family Day Care Homes—Adult P
5. Family Day Care—Family P
6. Fraternity/Sorority Houses C
7. Residential Service/Care Home P
8. Supportive Housing P
9. Transitional Housing P
17.38.050 MU – Mixed Use Overlay Zone Subsection (E)
6 Residential Use Types
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit P
2. Caretaker’s Residence P
3. Community Care Facility C
4. Dwelling
a. Single-Family P
b. Two (2) Family P
c. Multifamily P
5. Family Day Care Homes P
6. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation AP
7. Home Occupation Business P
8. Joint Living/Working Quarters M
9. Model Homes M
10. Residential Health Care Facility C
11. Residential Service/Care Home C
12. Supportive Housing C
13. Transitional Housing C
17.42.010 Residential Use Types.
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit Parking
An attached or a detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one (1) or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated (refer to Government Code Section 65852.2). An ADU also includes an efficiency unit as defined in Section 17958.1 of the Health and Safety Code and may include manufactured homes as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. For zoning purposes, an accessory dwelling unit, whether attached or detached, shall not be considered to exceed the allowed density on a lot, and shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.57 (Property Development Standards—Residential). Residential parcels that contain accessory dwelling units shall be subject to subsection (14) of this section (Rooming House) and Chapter 23.50 (Residential High Occupancy Licensing and Registration). 1 space per unit or
bedroom, whichever is less,
in addition to required
parking for the primary
dwelling unit.
Notwithstanding the above,
per State law, no parking
space is required for an
accessory dwelling unit if
(a) the accessory dwelling
unit is within 1/2 mile
walking distance of public
transit; (b) the accessory
dwelling unit is entirely
within the proposed or
existing primary residence
7 or accessory structure; (c)
the accessory dwelling unit
has no bedrooms; (d) when
on-street parking permits
are required but not
offered to the accessory
dwelling unit; or (e) where
there is a car share vehicle
located within 1 block of
the accessory dwelling unit.
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X
21. Caretaker’s Residence Parking
Includes permanent or temporary housing that is secondary or accessory to the primary nonresidential use on the same property. Caretaker’s housing shall be used exclusively for occupancy by a caretaker for security or monitoring of the primary use. Caretaker’s residences shall comply with the parking standards for single-family residential uses.
2 fully enclosed spaces;
spaces may be tandem
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P
32. Community Care Facility Parking
Includes any residential facility which is planned, designed and managed to include facilities and common areas that maximize the residents’ potential for independent living. The facility may be occupied by elderly or disabled persons or households as defined in the Health and Safety Code. Direct services that may be provided include those relating to nutritional, social, recreational, housekeeping and personal needs of the residents.
0.5 spaces per unit; plus
guest parking at 1 space
per each 8 units
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X C C C C C C X X
43. Dwelling Parking
Includes a building or portion of a building with a single room or group of internally connected rooms that is designed exclusively for the long-term habitation of a family and contains facilities for sleeping, eating, sanitation and a kitchen.
a. Single-Family—a detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by a single family.
2 fully enclosed
spaces
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X
b. Two (2) Family—includes a duplex, or other building designed for occupancy by two (2) families living independently of each other, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord.
2 fully enclosed
spaces per unit
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
8 43. Dwelling Parking
X X X X X X X P P P X X X X X
c. Multifamily—includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three (3) or more families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling unit, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments, townhomes, row houses, triplexes, and fourplexes. Accessible parking stalls shall be required in accordance with the Building Code.
(1) Studio—1
enclosed parking
space per unit
(2) One bedroom—2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(3) Two bedroom—2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(4) Guest parking—1
parking space per
each two units (for
complexes with more
than 3 units)
(5) For senior/age
restricted
developments, one
parking space per
each two units, plus
required guest
parking
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X P P P M1, 2 C2 C2 X X
1Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least twenty percent (20%) of total project units as affordable to lower income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on any of the following parcels: 2861-058-072, 2861-058-073, 2861-058-074, 2861-058-075, 2861-058-076, 2861-058-077, 2861-058-079, 2861-058-080, 2861-058-081, 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861-058-084, 2861-058-085, and 2861-058-071.
2Projects subject to and compliant with all requirements of Government Code Section 65913.4 are permitted without a conditional use permit or any other nonlegislative discretionary approval.
54. Family Day Care Homes Parking
Includes a private single-family dwelling where nonmedical care and protection are provided to individuals for periods less than twenty-four (24) hours.
a. Adult—up to six (6) adults.
b. Family—up to fourteen (14) children. Family day care homes shall be licensed by the State and consistent with Section 1597.30 of the Health and Safety Code.
2 fully enclosed spaces
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
P P P P P P P P P P P P X X X
9 65. Fraternity and Sorority Houses Parking
Includes buildings containing sleeping rooms, bathrooms, common rooms and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for fraternity/sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an institution of higher learning.
0.75 spaces per bed
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X C C C X X X X X
76. Home-Based Cottage Food Operation Parking
Includes an enterprise which produces and sells cottage food products in the home kitchen of a primary residential dwelling unit. A cottage food operation shall be considered an accessory use and shall not operate as a food facility or wholesale food manufacturer. Home-based cottage food operations shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.025 (Cottage Food Operations).
No additional parking
required
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP AP X X
87. Home Occupation Businesses Parking
Includes office businesses which are incidental and accessory to a residential use and do not include the storage of materials of any kind or product manufacturing of any kind. Home occupation businesses shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.65 (Home Occupations).
No additional parking
required
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
P P P P P P P P P P P P X X X
98. Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units) Parking Includes a dwelling occupying a building designed for commercial or industrial occupancy and includes adequate working space reserved for, and regularly used by, one or more persons residing therein. Joint living and working quarters shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.080 (Joint Living and Working Quarters).
2 fully enclosed spaces for
residential use, plus
parking for commercial use
as per the parking
requirements contained in
this code
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X C C C M C C C C
109. Model Homes Parking
Includes dwellings initially constructed for the purposes of displaying the different housing models offered for sale within a residential development.
Model homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 17.67.030(C) (temporary uses).
3 spaces per model
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
T T T T T T T T T T T T T X X
10 1110. Mobilehome Park Parking
Includes sites containing spaces with the required improvements and utilities that are leased for the long-term placement of mobile or manufactured homes and may include services and facilities for residents. 2 spaces per unit; spaces
may be tandem; plus 1
space per 2 units for guest
parking
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
C C C C C C C C C C X C X X X
1112. Residential Health Care Facility Parking
Includes residential facilities usually occupied by the elderly that provide rooms, meals, personal care and health monitoring services under the supervision of a professional nurse or other professional health care provider and that may provide other services, such as recreation, social and cultural activities, financial services and transportation. Typical uses include convalescent homes.
0.5 spaces for each unit
and/or bed
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X M M M C C C C X
1312. Residential Service/Care Home Parking
Includes a private single-family residence where twenty-four (24) hour care, nonmedical services, supervision, treatment or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living to six (6) or fewer persons is provided.
Residential service/care home shall be consistent with Section 1500 et seq. of the Health and Safety Code and any other applicable State law. 2 fully enclosed spaces
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
P P P P P P P P P P X X X X X
1413. Rooming House Parking
Means a dwelling unit (other than a hotel or motel) where three (3) or more rooms are rented individually or separately to tenants under separate rental agreements where tenants do not share common financial responsibility for use of the dwelling unit as a whole. Rent may be paid in money, goods, labor, or otherwise. Rental agreements may be written or oral. Housing protected by Federal or State law, including housing for persons protected under the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3604(F)) and the California Fair Housing Act (California Government Code Section 12920 et seq.), or housing otherwise subject to treatment as a single-family dwelling unit by the provisions of State law shall not constitute a rooming house.
2 fully enclosed stalls;
plus one parking stall for
each resident 18 years or
older
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
X X X X X X X P* P* P* X X X X X
*Rooming houses are not permitted in neighborhoods that are comprised predominantly of single-family detached residential units.
11 1514. Supportive Commercial Uses Serving the Local Area Parking Supportive commercial uses serving the local area, such as grocery stores, restaurants, personal services, and retail sale of specialty goods, may be permitted in a proposed development project, new establishment, or conversion of a residence; provided, that the size, location, design, and use types are determined to be compatible with the surrounding area. Such supportive commercial uses in the NU4 and NU5 zones shall be located in activity areas, must be at least one (1) mile from any commercial land use designation, and must not exceed five (5) acres in size. A change in use in an established activity area shall be subject to the required entitlement for such use in the CN zone. However, a permitted use in the CN zone shall require a MUP.
Parking as determined by
the Director
NU1 NU2 NU3 NU4 NU5 UR1 UR2 UR3 UR4 UR5 CR CC CN BP I
M M M M M M M M M M X X X X X
16. Supportive Housing Parking
Includes housing with no limits on length of stay that is linked to on-site or off- site services that assist a resident in retaining housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.
1 space for each staff
member; plus 1 space for
each resident using a
motor vehicle
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17. Transitional Housing Parking
Includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of stays shall be no less than six (6) months and no more than two (2) years.
1 space for each resident
over 18 years of age
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17.42.020 State-Designated Housing Use Types
A. The following residential use types are defined or governed by state law in all zones.
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323.
2. Employee and Agricultural Worker Housing
Employee housing serving six or fewer employees and agricultural employee housing consisting of not more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or
12 household are permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, including, without limitation, Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6.
3. Low-Barrier Navigation Centers
Low Barrier Navigation Centers are reviewed and ministerially permitted pursuant to California law as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 65662, et. seq.
4. Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 65583. Supportive Housing includes housing with no limits on length of stay that is linked to on-site or off-site services that assist a resident in retaining housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.
5. Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Transitional Housing includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of stays shall be no less than six (6) months and no more than two (2) years.
17.51.030 Landscaping and Irrigation Standards. Subsection (C)(6)(a)(vii)
vii. Accessory Dwelling Unit. If an accessory dwelling unit is located along a street frontage, one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box tree shall be planted in the front or corner yard setback of the unit. If the new unit is located off of a street frontage, this requirement shall be waived at the discretion of the Director.
17.57.020 Residential Development Standards
H. Modifications of Garages. Conversions of existing required garages into habitable space are permitted only following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a new garage consistent with the residential parking requirements, except as otherwise provided by California Law, including, without limitation, Government Code 66323. Modifications are not permitted which reduce the interior dimensions to less than twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet for two (2) car garages, or two (2) ten (10) foot by twenty (20) foot garages in the case of single car garages.
Clear entry must be provided for all garages at a minimum of sixteen (16) feet for two (2) car garages and eight (8) feet for single car garages. Accessory dwelling units located within a garage are subject to Section 17.57.040(L). Wall-mounted equipment within the minimum
13 required garage space identified above must clear a minimum of three and one-half (3 1/2) feet above the ground and may not impede vehicle parking.
S. Residential units shall be limited to one (1) electric service meter per residential unit. An accessory dwelling unit or guest house shall not be considered a residential unit for this section.
17.57.025 Two-Unit Residential Development
Amended and Restated
Two-Unit Residential Development
A. The purpose of this section is to implement California law mandating approval of not more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone and urban lot splits, including, without limitation Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7, respectively, as may be amended from time to time. This section controls in the event of any conflict with other sections of this code. California law controls and supersedes any conflicting part of this code.
B. Development. The Director must consider proposed developments containing not more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone ministerially, so long as the proposed development meets all requirements of applicable law including this code.
1. Standards. All developments proposed under this section must satisfy the objective development standards required in the underlying zoning designation, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.
C. Urban lot splits. An application to review and approve a parcel map for an urban lot split must be ministerially reviewed and approved if the application satisfies all requirements of California law and this section.
1. All lot splits proposed under this section must satisfy the objective parcel map standards in Title 16 of this Code, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.
2. All uses allowed on a lot created by this section are limited to residential uses.
3. An applicant for an urban lot split must prepare and execute an affidavit on a form approved by the City Attorney before the Building Official issues any final certificate of occupancy, requiring owner-occupancy of one of the two units as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.
14 D. Certificate of occupancy. Before the Building Official issues any final certificate of occupancy for any two-unit development proposed pursuant to this section, the property owner must record with the County Recorder a covenant running with the land stating that all units developed pursuant to this section must be for a term of 30 days or longer. The covenant required by this Section must be approved as to form by the City Attorney.”
17. 57.040 Accessory Buildings and Structures
Amended and Restated
L. Accessory Dwelling Units. This subsection implements California law governing accessory dwelling unit (“ADU”) and junior accessory dwelling unit (“JADU”) mandates, including, without limitation, Government Code Section 66323, as may be amended from time to time, pursuant to California law. Should any conflict arise between this subsection and California law, California law controls with respect to the conflicting portions of this subsection and all other portions of this subsection will be deemed to be in full effect. An accessory dwelling unit is a residential use that is consistent with the City’s General Plan, residential zone designations, and density.
1. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this Chapter. Undefined words and phrases and have the same meaning as set forth in this Code or in Applicable law.
“Applicable law” means Title 7, Division, 1, Chapter 13 of the California Government Code, beginning at Government Code section 66310, et. seq., and the SCMC. “Primary dwelling” means a residential structure on a single parcel with provisions for living, sleeping, eating, a single kitchen for cooking, and sanitation facilities. Where more than one residential structure exists on a lot, the "primary dwelling" will either be the residential structure that was first issued a valid certificate of occupancy, or, when applicable, the largest residential structure on the lot.
2. Certificate of Occupancy.
a. Except as allowed by Applicable law, the Building Official will not issue a final certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU before the Building Official issues a final certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling(s).
3. Limitations.
15 a. ADUs may not be used in violation of this code, and any rental of the ADU must be for a term of 30 days or longer.
b. JADU may not be sold separately; has size and attribute restrictions required by this code; and the property owner must occupy either the single-family residence in which the JADU is permitted, or the newly created JADU, unless exempt pursuant to Applicable law, including without limitation Government Code Section 66333(b). The JADU cannot be rented for any period less than 30 days.
4. Application for Address Number. ADUs and JADUs that do not include an internal connection to the primary dwelling must submit an application for an address number.
A JADU with an internal connection to the primary dwelling will not receive an address number unless determined necessary for safety purposes by the Building Official.
Address numbers will be determined by the Building Official pursuant to the procedures outlined in this code. Address numbers must be placed over the entrance to the ADU or JADU or on some other place where the number can be visible from the street. When required by the Fire Chief, or designee, address identification must be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
5. Fees.
a. Except as provided in Applicable law, all ADUs and JADUs are subject to development impact fees. ADU development impact fees will be charged proportionally related to the square footage of the Primary dwelling unit in accordance with this code. b. Except as provided by Applicable law, each ADU and JADU must install a separate utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility, which is subject to a connection fee or capacity charge, that is proportionate to the burden of the proposed ADU on the water or sewer system based on its square footage or drainage fixture units. A JADU with internal connection to the primary dwelling must install a separate utility connection if required by the Building Official. The fee or charge may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services. c. The City may charge reasonable inspection and construction fees for inspections and for all required permits. The fees will be established by City Council resolution, as may be amended or superseded from time to time, and be assessed on the property owner.
17.66.070 Homeless Shelters.
The following standards apply to all homeless shelters:
16 A. Homeless shelters shall maintain a maximum occupancy not to exceed sixty (60) individuals, permitted by right. Occupancy in excess of sixty (60) individuals may be approved subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
B. Homeless shelters shall provide on-site waiting and intake areas screened from public view.
C. The homeless shelter shall provide on-site management with security during operational hours.
D. Parking areas shall be paved to the satisfaction of the Fire Department and City Engineer.
ED. The homeless shelter shall be well lit during operational hours and be in conformance with Section 17.51.050 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).
FE. Homeless shelters shall be allowed to have intake between the hours of five p.m. to eight p.m. or at dusk, whichever is sooner, and may discharge patrons from eight a.m. to ten a.m. the following day.
GF. Homeless shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards as set forth in this code.
HG. A homeless shelter shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of another homeless shelter. Homeless shelters that are located outside of the Homeless Shelter Overlay Zone shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of aa private or public primary or secondary school, public or private parks and community centers.