ATTACHMENT
PROPOSED INTERIM ZONING AMENDMENTS
AS PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ON MARCH 14, 2023
(Proposed redline modifications)
1. Modify the following language in SMMC Table 9.13.020:
TABLE 9.13.020: LAND USE REGULATIONS—EMPLOYMENT DISTRICTS Use Classification IC OC HMU Additional Regulations
Transportation, Communication, and Utilities Uses
Bus/Rail Passenger Stations P P P
City Bikeshare Facility P P P
Communication Facilities See sub-classifications below.
Antennas and
Transmission Towers CUP -- CUP Chapter 9.32, Telecommunications Facilities Facilities within
Buildings CUP P CUP
Light Fleet-Based Services CUP -- --
Utilities See sub-classifications below.
Utilities, Major P P --
Utilities, Minor P P P
2. Modify the following language in SMMC Section 9.32.030(B):
B. Exempt Facilities. Notwithstanding subection subsection A of this Section, the provisions in this Chapter shall not be applicable to the facilities listed in this subsection B. The exemption from provisions in this Chapter shall not exempt the same facilities from the provisions and building permit requirements in Article 8 (Building Regulations).:
1. Facilities installed in the public right-of-way governed by Chapter 7.70 (Public Right-ofWay Wireless Communication Facilities) of this Code;
2. Amateur radio facilities;
3. OTARD antennas;
4. Personal wireless service facilities installed completely indoors and not visible to the public intended to extend signals for personal wireless services in a personal residence or a business (such as a femtocell or indoor distributed antenna system); and
5. Personal wireless service facilities or equipment owned and operated by CPUCregulated electric companies for use in connection with electrical power generation, transmission and distribution facilities subject to CPUC General Order 131-D.
3. Modify the following language in SMMC Section 9.51.030(D)(4):
4. Communication Facilities. Facilities for the provision of broadcasting and other information relay services through the use of electronic and telephonic mechanisms. a. Antenna and Transmission Tower. Broadcasting and other communication services accomplished through electronic or telephonic mechanisms, as well as structures designed to support 1 or more reception or transmission systems. Typical uses include wireless telecommunication towers and facilities, radio towers, and television towers, telephone exchange/microwave relay towers, and cellular telephone transmission/personal communications systems towers. Notwithstanding the foregoing, facilities described in Chapter 9.32, including without limitation personal wireless service facilities and over-the-air reception devices (“OTARDs”) shall not be considered Antenna and Transmission Towers for purposes of this use classification and shall only be subject to the applicable provisions and permit requirements in See Division 3, Chapter 9.4132, Telecommunications Personal Wireless Service Facilities, for further details.
b. Equipment within Buildings. Indoor facilities containing primarily communication equipment and storage devices such as computer servers.