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ORDINANCENO. ORD-2021-012
ORDINANCE OFTHE COUNCIL OFTHE CITY OFSANTA ROSAAMENDING TITLE 20
OFTHE SANTA ROSACITY CODETO INCORPORATEZONING CODE
INTERPRETATIONSMADE BY THE CITY’SZONING ADMINISTRATOR AND OTHER TECHNICAL CORRECTIONS - FILE NUMBER ST21-001
WHEREAS, onAugust3, 2004, theCouncilof theCity of SantaRosaadopteda comprehensiveupdateof theZoningCode; and
WHEREAS, ZoningCodeSection20-12.020.A, Rulesfor interpretation, states “the ZoningAdministratorshallhavetheresponsibilityandauthorityto interpretthemeaningand applicabilityof all provisionsandrequirementsof this ZoningCode,” andZoningCodeSection 20-12.030, Proceduresfor interpretations, outlinestheprocessfor draftingandretainingall interpretations. Themeaningandapplicabilityof all provisionsandrequirementsof theZoning Codearereferredto asZoningCodeInterpretations (Interpretations); and WHEREAS, betweenAugust3, 2004, to July 14, 2011, theZoningAdministratorissued 34 Interpretationscoveringa broadrangeof topics; and
WHEREAS, onJuly 14, 2011, following a staffreportandrecommendation, thePlanning Commissionmadea recommendationto theCity Councilto adoptanOrdinanceamendingthe ZoningCodeto codify 28of the34 Interpretations; and
WHEREAS, onAugust30, 2011, theCity CounciladoptedanOrdinancecodifying the 28 Interpretations; and
WHEREAS, sinceAugust2011, 30 Interpretationswereissuedby theZoning Administrator; and
WHEREAS, Planningstaffreviewedeachof theInterpretationsto determinewhich Interpretationsneededto becodified. SevenInterpretationshavebeencodifiedor superseded throughotherZoningCodetext amendmentsandthreeInterpretationsaretemporarymeasures writtenin responseto COVID-19public healthorders; asa result, 20 Interpretationsare proposedto becodified; and
WHEREAS, additionaltext amendmentneedshavebeenidentifiedovertime to correct mistakesor addclarificationsthataretechnicalin natureanddonot alterthepolicy or intentof theregulations; and
WHEREAS, onJuly 8, 2021, thePlanningCommissionhelda publichearingand adoptedaresolutionrecommendingthattheCity CouncilamendtheZoningCodeto incorporate ZoningCodeInterpretationsandothertechnicalcorrections; and WHEREAS, theproposedtext amendments, which aremeantto clarify theoriginalintent of theZoningCode, areminor in natureanddonot substantiallychangeor alterthepurposeof theCode. Thisprojectis exemptfrom CEQA underCEQAGuidelinessection15061 (b) (3), in Attachment 1
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thattheProjectdoesnot havethepotentialfor causinga significanteffecton theenvironment; and
WHEREAS, afterapublic hearingon October26, 2021, theCity Councilof theCity of SantaRosafoundthatamendingTitle 20 (Zoning) of theSantaRosaCity Code, basedon evidenceandrecordspresented, is requiredfor implementationof theCity’s GeneralPlanand publicconvenience, necessity, andgeneralwelfare; and
THE PEOPLEOFTHE CITY OFSANTA ROSADO ENACT AS FOLLOWS:
Section1. TheCity Councilfinds, basedon evidenceandrecordspresented, that amendingTitle 20 (Zoning) of theSantaRosaCity Code, asfollows, is requiredto resultin a moreclear, effectiveandinclusiveZoningCode; and
TheCouncilfurtherfindsanddeterminesthat:
A. Theproposedamendmentsareconsistentwith thegoalsandpoliciesof all elements of theGeneralPlan, andanyapplicablespecificplanin thattheamendmentsare comprisedof technicalcorrections, which will notresultin anychangesto the GeneralPlangoalsandpolicies. Additionally, theamendmentsfurtherimplement thegoalsandpoliciesof GeneralPlanrelatedto housing, economicvitality, andland useby providingclarity andconsistencywith theStateandlocalregulations; and B. Theproposedamendmentswouldnot bedetrimentalto thepublic interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfareof theCity in thattheamendmentssupportapproved ZoningCodelandusesandregulations. As such, theproposedamendmentswill not resultin anysubstantivechangesto theSantaRosaZoningCode; and C. Theproposedprojecthasbeenreviewedin compliancewith theCalifornia EnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA) andhasbeenfoundexemptpursuantto CEQA GuidelinesSection15061(b)(3) becausetheProjectdoesnot havethepotentialto causesignificantenvironmentalimpacts. CEQA only appliesto projectswhich have thepotentialfor causinga significanteffecton theenvironment. Whereit canbe seenwith certaintythatthereis nopossibilitythattheactivity in questionmayhavea significanteffectontheenvironment, theactivity is notsubjectto CEQA; and D. Theproposedamendmentsareinternallyconsistentwith otherapplicableprovisions of this ZoningCodein thattheamendmentsincludetechnicalcorrections, whichdo not resultin anysubstantialchangesto theZoningCode.
Section2. AmendSubsectionE. andSubsectionG. of City CodeSection20-10.050 Applicability of ZoningCode, to readandprovideasfollows:
E. Effectof ZoningCodechangesonprojectsin progress. A landusepermitor rezoning applicationthathasbeenacceptedby theDepartmentascompleteprior to theadoptiondateof this ZoningCodeor anyapplicableamendmentshallbeprocessedaccordingto thedevelopment standardandprocessrequirementsof this ZoningCode. Applicationsmaybeprocessed accordingto thedevelopmentstandardsof thepastZoningCodeuponwritteninstructionmade by theapplicantor representative, but compliancewith all currentprocessrequirementsis required. TheDepartmentmustreceivethewritten instructionno laterthan30daysafterthe Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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effectivedateof this ZoningCode. To beconsideredeligible for considerationunderthepast ZoningCode, atleastoneactionmustbetakenby thereviewauthorityno laterthan210days aftertheeffectivedateof this ZoningCode.”
G. Governmentprojects. Theprovisionsof this ZoningCodeshallapplyto anyCounty, specialdistrict, andStateor Federalgovernmentor agencyto themaximumextentallowedby law. Theprovisionsof this ZoningCodeshallnotapplyto anypublic projectof theCity except to theminimumextentrequiredby law. While anentitlementpermitis notrequiredfor a City project, conceptualdesignreviewby theDesignReviewBoardis required.” Section3. Add SubsectionK. to City CodeSection20-10.050Applicability of Zoning Code, to readandprovideasfollows:
K. Effect of ZoningCodechangesonPipelineprojects. Approvedprojectsthatarediligently pursuingconstruction, andwhichproposemodificationsthatdo notresultin a substantialchange to projectintensitymaybeprocessedfor complianceaccordingto theZoningCodein effectat thetimeof approval. Thesemaybechangesallowedby ZoningCodeSection20-54.060 Changesto anapprovedproject, or similar changesasapprovedby theDirector.” Section4. DeleteSubsectionA. 6. from City CodeSection20-16.040.
Section5. DeleteCity CodeSection20-16.140Setbackrequirementsandexceptions.
Section6. Add City CodeSection20-16.140One-Time, 12-Month Extensionfor TentativeMapsandAssociatedEntitlementsto readandprovideasfollows:
A. OneTimeMapExtension. Notwithstandinganycontraryprovisionsof this Code, the expirationdateof anytentativesubdivisionmap, vestingtentativesubdivisionmapor parcelmap for whicha tentativemapor vestingtentativemaphasbeenapproved, thathasnotexpiredasof October9, 2017, shallbeextendedby 12 months. Thisautomaticextensionshallsubstitutefor oneextensionunderCodeSection19-28.030andshallnot increasethetotal numberof extensionsallowedundertheCode.
B. ConcurrentLandUseApprovals. Notwithstandinganycontraryprovisionsof this Code, for mapsextendedpursuantto Section (A), above, anydiscretionarylanduseapprovalthatwas grantedin conjunctionwith thesubdivisionmap, vestingtentativesubdivisionmapor parcelmap for whicha tentativemapor vestingtentativemaphasbeenapproved, andthathasnot expiredas of October9, 2017, shallbeextendedby 12 monthsconsistentwith theextensiongranted pursuantto section (A).”
Section7. Add City CodeSection20-16.150Second, 12-Month Extensionfor Tentative MapsandAssociatedEntitlementsto readandprovideasfollows:
A. Tentativesubdivisionmaps, vestingtentativesubdivisionmaps, andtentativeparcelmaps thathavebeenapprovedor conditionallyapprovedandhavenot expiredasof October9, 2017, andwereextendedby City CouncilOrdinanceNo. ORD-2019-001for oneyear, wouldbe automaticallyextendedby oneadditionalyear, providedsuchextensionwould notexceedthe maximumnumberof extensionsallowedundertheSubdivisionMapAct andCity Code.
B. Discretionarylanduseapprovalsthathavebeenapprovedin conjunctionwith themap approvalandhavenotexpiredasof October9, 2017andwereextendedby City Council Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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OrdinanceNo. ORD-2019-001for oneyear, wouldbeautomaticallyextendedby oneadditional year, consistentwith theextendedtentativesubdivisionmap, vestingtentativesubdivisionmap or tentativeparcelmap.”
Section8. AmendSubsectionF. of City CodeSection20-22.020Purposesof the residentialzoningdistrictsto readandprovideasfollows:
F. NMU (NeighborhoodMixed Use) district. TheNMU zoningdistrict is appliedto areas within downtownSantaRosato allow for multi-family residentialdevelopmentin all residential or mixed-usebuildingsandavarietyof usesthatprimarily servelocal residentssuchas professionaloffice, retail, entertainment, service, andotherneighborhood-scalesupportinguses.
Housingdevelopmentwill includelow- andmid-riseapartmentsandcondominiums, aswell as small-lot single-family attacheddwellings (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, townhomes). Live-work spacesandmaker-orientedusesarepermittedsubjectto performancestandards. TheNMU zoningdistrictimplementsandis consistentwith theNeighborhoodMixed Uselanduse classificationof theGeneralPlan.”
Section9. AmendFootnote4 on Table2-2of City CodeSection20-22.030Residential district landusesandpermitrequirements, to readandprovideasfollows:
A Minor UsePermitis requiredfor theconstructionof newmulti-family supportiveor transitionalhousingunitsin anRR or R-1-6ZoningDistrict, similarto constructionof a new traditionalmulti-family unit in anRR or R-1-6Zone. Theconstructionof newmulti-family supportivehousingunitsdoesnot requireaMinor UsePermitwhentheproposedusemeetseach of therequirementsof AssemblyBill 2162, asspecifiedin GovernmentCodeSection65651. A newsupportiveor transitionalhousinguseoccupyinganexistingmulti-family residencein an RR or R-1-6 ZoningDistrict is a permitteduserequiringonly aZoningClearance.” Section10. AmendTable2-5 of City CodeSection20-22.050Residentialdistrict general developmentstandards, to readandprovideasfollows:
TABLE 2-5— R-2, R-3, NMU, AND TV-R DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Development
Feature
Requirementby Zoning District
R-2
R-3-
10 R-3-
15 R-3-
18 R-
3-
30 R-3-HD NMU (3) TV-R
Setbacks, primary
structures (1) (2)
Minimumsetbacksrequired. SeeSection20-30.110for setbackmeasurementinstructions, andexceptionsto theserequirements.
Front
10ft provideda 1-storyportionmayproject
upto 6ft into thesetbackandrequiredstairs
andlandingsmayprojectupto 10ft into the
setback.
Nonresidential
groundfloor
0 - 10ft
min/max)
None, except
asrequired
by thereview
authority (2)
Residential
groundfloor
5 - 12ft
min/max)
Side— Interior 1-
storyportions
Attachedand
detachedexcept
when:
5 ft
0 - 10ft (min/max); 5 feet
requiredwhendirectly
abuttingexistinglow-density
residentialdevelopment
None, except
asrequired
by thereview
authority (2)
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TABLE 2-5— R-2, R-3, NMU, AND TV-R DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Development
Feature
Requirementby Zoning District
R-2
R-3-
10 R-3-
15 R-3-
18 R-
3-
30 R-3-HD NMU (3) TV-R
Abutting anR-3 0 ft
0 - 10ft (min/max); 5 feet
requiredwhendirectly
abuttingexistinglow-density
residentialdevelopment
Side— Interior 2-
storyportions
Attachedand
detachedexcept
when:
10ft
0 - 10ft (min/max); 5 feet
requiredwhendirectly
abuttingexistinglow-density
residentialdevelopment
None, except
asrequired
by thereview
authority (2)
Abutting anR-3 7.5
ft 0 ft
0 - 10ft (min/max); 5 feet
requiredwhendirectly
abuttingexistinglow-density
residentialdevelopment
Abutting a
nonresidential
district
7.5 ft 0 - 10ft (min/max)
Side— Interior 3-
storyportions (or
more)
Attachedand
detachedexcept
when:
15ft
0 - 10ft (min/max); 5 feet
requiredwhendirectly
abuttingexistinglow-density
residentialdevelopment
None, except
asrequired
by thereview
authority (2)
Abutting anR-3 10 ft 0 ft
0 - 10ft (min/max); 5 feet
requiredwhendirectly
abuttingexistinglow-density
residentialdevelopment
Abutting a
nonresidential
district
10ft 0 ft
Side— Corner
10 ft provideda 1-storyportionmayproject
up to 6ft into thesetbackandrequiredstairs
andlandingsmayprojectupto 10ft into the
setback.
0 - 10ft (min/max)
Rear
Attachedand
detachedexcept
when:
15ft
0 ft; 5 feetrequiredwhen
directly abuttingexisting
low-densityresidential
development
None, except
asrequired
by thereview
authority (2)
Abutting anR-3 15 ft 0 ft 0 ft; 5 feetrequiredwhen
directly abuttingexisting
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TABLE 2-5— R-2, R-3, NMU, AND TV-R DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Development
Feature
Requirementby Zoning District
R-2
R-3-
10 R-3-
15 R-3-
18 R-
3-
30 R-3-HD NMU (3) TV-R
low-densityresidential
development
Abutting anRRor
R-1
20ft 5 ft
Garage/carportfront
A garage/carportentrancefacinga publicor privatestreetshallbesetback19ft from the rearof thesidewalk, streetpropertyline, or streetplanline, whicheveris greater. A garage facinga publicor privatealleyor drivewayshallbesetback3 to 5 ft, or 19ft from thealley propertyline, backof curb, sidewalk, or pavementedge, whicheveris greater.
Setbacks, accessory
structures (1)
Minimumsetbacksfor accessorystructures. SeealsoSections20-30.110for exceptions, and20-42.030 (AccessoryUsesandStructures).
Front 20ft
None, exceptasrequiredby
thereviewauthority (2)
None,
exceptas
requiredby
thereview
authority (2)
Side— Interior 5 ft
Side— Corner 15ft
Rear 5 ft
Alley 3 to 5ft, or 19ft whenusedfor parkingwith directaccessto alley.
Building separation SeeSections20-30.110 (SetbackRequirementsandExceptions) and20-42.030 (Accessory StructuresandUses).
Lot coverage Maximumpercentageof total lot areathatmaybecoveredbystructures. SeeSection20-
22.040 (ResidentialDistrict SubdivisionandDensityStandards).
Maximumcoverage 50% 55% 60% 65% 75% 100% 100%
Height limit Maximumallowableheightof structures. SeeSection20-30.070 (HeightLimitsand Exceptions) for heightmeasurementrequirements, andheightlimit exceptions.
Primarystructures 35ft 45ft No maximum. SeeFAR
Section20- 23.060.A.
4 stories,
exceptfor
properties
thatabut
residential
andhistoric
residential
usesand
zoning
districts,
maximum
heightshall
transition
downto a
max. of 3
stories
adjacentto
the
residential
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TABLE 2-5— R-2, R-3, NMU, AND TV-R DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS Development
Feature
Requirementby Zoning District
R-2
R-3-
10 R-3-
15 R-3-
18 R-
3-
30 R-3-HD NMU (3) TV-R
property.
Accessory
structures
16ft
Fences, walls &
hedges
No fence, wall, or hedgeshallexceeda heightof 3 feetin anyrequiredfront or cornerside setback, or 6 feetin anyotherlocationonthelot. SeeSection20-30.110 (Setback requirementsandexceptions).
Landscaping SeeChapter20-34 (LandscapingStandards).
Parking SeeChapter20-36 (ParkingandLoading).
Signs SeeChapter20-38 (Signs).
Notes:
1) TheDesignReviewor ConditionalUsePermitprocessmayrequirelargersetbacks. 2) TheNorth StationArea (-SA) or DowntownStationArea (-DSA) CombiningDistricts mayrequirespecialsetbacks.
3) SeeZoningCodeSection20-23.060for additionalzoningdistrictdevelopmentstandards.
Section11. AmendSubsectionsE., F., andG., of City CodeSection20-23.020Purposes of commercialzoningdistrictsto readandprovideasfollows:
E. CMU (CoreMixed Use) district. TheCMU zoningdistrictis appliedto areaswithin downtownSantaRosato fostera mix of residentialandnonresidentialusesto activatethe greaterOld CourthouseSquareareaandkey transitcorridors. Theprincipalobjectivesof theCMU designationareto strengthentheroleof this areaasa business, governmental, retail, tourism, entertainment, andculturalhubfor theregion, andto accommodate significantnewresidentialdevelopment. New residentialdevelopmentwill serveasa catalystfor increasedactivity andcreatea built-in marketfor retail, service, and entertainmentuses. High-risedevelopmentin all residentialor mixed-usebuildingsis envisionedin awalkable, bikeableenvironmentwith public gatheringplacessuchasplazas, courtyards, or parksandeasyaccessto public transit. TheCMU zoningdistrict implements andis consistentwith theCoreMixed Uselanduseclassificationof theGeneralPlan.
F. SMU (StationMixed Use) district. TheSMU zoningdistrict is appliedto areaswithin downtownSantaRosato providefor a rangeof visitor-servinguses, includingretail, restaurants, entertainment, culturalamenities, andhotelsin proximity to theDowntown SMART station. While commercialusesareemphasized, newmulti-family housingwill alsobeallowedto supportthedaytimeandeveningvitality of theDowntownStationArea.
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public spacesthatattractlocals, SMART trainriders, andvisitorsfrom thewiderregion.
TheSMU zoningdistrictimplementsandis consistentwith theStationMixed Uselanduse classificationof theGeneralPlan.
G. MMU (MakerMixed Use) district. TheMMU zoningdistrictis appliedto areas within downtownSantaRosato emphasizeabalancedmix of residential, creative, and maker-orienteduses, includingartisanshops, studios, mediaproduction, printing and publishing, distilleriesandmicro-breweries, cannabis, techstart-ups, researchand developmentfacilities, limited light industrialuses, andotherhome-basedbusinesses.
Multi-family residentialandlive/work unitsareencouragedin all-residentialor mixed-use buildings. Supportiveusesthatcontributeto a vibrantvillage atmosphere, suchasbodegas, specialtyfoodstores, cafés, coffeeshops, performingartsvenues, theatres, restaurants, schools, andeducationalfacilitiesarealsopermitted. TheMMU zoningdistrict implements andis consistentwith theMakerMixed Uselanduseclassificationof theGeneralPlan.” Section12. AmendFootnote12on Table2-6of City CodeSection20-23.030 Commercialdistrictlandusesandpermitrequirements, to readandprovideasfollows:
Supportivehousingis allowedonly whentheproposedusemeetseachof therequirementsof AssemblyBill 2162, asspecifiedin GovernmentCodeSection65651.” Section13. AmendTable2-8 of City CodeSection20-23.040Commercialdistrict generaldevelopmentstandards, to readandprovideasfollows:
TABLE 2-8— CV, CMU, SMU, MMU AND CSC DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
Requirementby ZoningDistrict
Development
Feature CV CMU(4) SMU(4) MMU(4) CSC
Minimum lot
size
Minimumareaanddimensionsfor parcelsproposedin newsubdivisions.
Area 20,000sf Nonerequired Determinedby
CUP
Dimensions Nonerequired (1)
Residential
density
Maximumnumberof dwellingunitsallowedona parcel. Theactualnumberof unitswill bedeterminedby theCity throughsubdivisionor land usepermit approval.
Maximum
density Not allowed
SeeFAR
Section20.23.060.
Nonerequiredfor
parcelswithout an
assignedFAR.
SeeFAR Section20-
23.060.
1 unit required
per4,000sf of
nonresidential
floor areato a
maximumof 30
unitsperacre.
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Requirementby ZoningDistrict
Development
Feature CV CMU(4) SMU(4) MMU( 4) CSC
Setbacks (1)
2)
Minimumsetbacksrequired. SeeSection20-30.110for setbackmeasurement instructions.
Front 20ft (3)
NonresidentialGroundFloor 0-10 ft
min/max)
7.5ft adjacentto
a residentialzone
or use; none
required
elsewhere
ResidentialGroundFloor 5-12ft
min/max)
Side— Interior
each)
5 ft adjacent
to a
residential
zoneor use;
none
required
elsewhere.
0 -10ft (min/max); 5 ft requiredwhendirectly
abuttingexistinglow-densityresidential
development.
5 ft adjacentto a
residentialzone
or use; none
required
elsewhere.
Side— Corner Sameas
interior side 0-10ft (min/max) Sameasinterior
side
Rear 20 ft
5 ft adjacentto alow-densityor mediumlow-
densityresidentialzoneor use; nonerequired
elsewhere.
5 ft adjacentto a
residentialzone
or use; none
required
elsewhere.
Lot
coverage (1)
Maximumpercentageof total lot areathat maybecoveredbystructures.
Maximum
coverage 85% 100%
Heightlimit (4) Maximumallowableheightof structures. SeeSection20-30.070 (HeightLimits andExceptions) for heightmeasurementrequirements, andheightlimit exceptions.
Maximum
height 55 ft
SeeFAR
Section20-
23.060. For
propertieswithout
anassignedFAR,
a maxof 35 ft
SeeFAR Section20-
23.060.
55 ft
Landscaping SeeChapter20-34 (Landscaping
Standards)
Parking SeeChapter20-36 (ParkingandLoading)
Signs SeeChapter20-38 (Signs)
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Requirementby ZoningDistrict
Development
Feature CV CMU(4) SMU(4) MMU( 4) CSC
Notes:
1) Subdivisionor ConditionalUsePermitapprovalmayestablishspecificrequirements for minimumlot area, maximumlot coverage, setbacks, and/or dimensionsbasedon the characteristicsof thesiteor surroundings, environmentalconstraints, and/or otherissues. 2) TheDesignReviewprocessmayrequirelargersetbacks. 3) A 20-foot front setbackis requiredfor buildingsandoff-streetparkingareas; outdoor autodisplayareasrequireno front setback. (
4) SeeZoningCodeSection20-23.060for additionalzoningdistrictdevelopmentstandards.
Section14. AmendSubsectionC.3. of City CodeSection20-23.060CMU, SMU, MMU, NMU zoningdistrictdevelopmentstandards, to readandprovideasfollows:
C.3. Transparency (fenestration) requirements. Primaryandsidestreetnon- residentialbuildingfacadesshallincorporategroundfloor transparency/fenestrationfor 60 percentof themainfrontageand25percentof thesidefaçade, or asallowedby local buildingcode.”
Section15. AmendFootnote8 on Table2-10 of City CodeSection20-24.030Industrial district landusesandpermitrequirements, to readandprovideasfollows:
Supportivehousingis allowedonly whentheproposedusemeetseachof therequirementsof AssemblyBill 2162, asspecifiedin GovernmentCodeSection65651.” Section16. AmendFootnote4 on Table2-12 of City CodeSection20-26.030Special purposedistrictlandusesandpermitrequirements, to readandprovideasfollows:
Supportivehousingis allowedonly whentheproposedusemeetseachof therequirementsof AssemblyBill 2162, asspecifiedin GovernmentCodeSection65651.” Section17. DeleteCity CodeSection20-28.060StationArea (-SA) combiningdistrict.
Section18. RenumberCity CodeSection20-28.110DowntownStationArea (-DSA) combiningdistrictto City CodeSection20-28.060DowntownStationArea (-DSA) combing district.
Section19. AmendCity CodeSection20-30.040, to readandprovideasfollows:
20-30.040Creeksidedevelopment.
A. Purpose. ThisSectionrequiresminimumsetbacksfrom waterwaysfor newstructures, to providereasonableprotectionto ownersof riparianpropertyandthepublic from thehazardsof streambankfailuresandflooding, while allowingownersof propertynearwaterwaysreasonable useof andtheopportunityto improvetheirpropertiesconsistentwith generalsafety.
B. Applicability. No structure, includingbuildingsof anytype, includingoverhangs, cantileveredportions, secondstoryadditionsto single-storystructures, swimmingpools, includingprefabricatedswimmingpools, driveways, streets, parkingareas, patios, platforms, decks, fences, liquid storagetanks, mobilehomes, brokenconcreterubble, earthfill or other Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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structuraldebrisfill, or retainingwalls, shallbeplacedwithin thecreeksidesetbacksrequiredby this Section.
1. Existingstructures. An existing, lawfully constructedstructurethatis locatedwithin a setbackrequiredby this Sectionis subjectto therequirementsfor nonconforming structuresin Chapter20-61 (NonconformingUses, Structures, andParcels).
2. Exceptions. ThisSectionshallnotapplyto:
Pavedor unpavedtrails, bothprivateandpublic, Stormdrainage, erosioncontrol, and creekbankstability improvementsthathavebeenapprovedasrequiredby law by the governmentalagencieshavingjurisdictionoverthem.
3. Designguidelines. SeealsoSection4.4 (Creeks, RiparianCorridors, andStorm Drainage) of theCity’s DesignGuidelines.
C. Definitions. Definitionsof thetechnicaltermsandphrasesusedin this Sectionmaybe foundin Division 7 (Glossary), under “Waterway.”
D. Creeksidesetbackrequirements.
1. Waterwaywith definedbank. Theexteriorboundaryof thesetbackareaoneachside of a naturalor modifiednaturalwaterwayshallbe50 feetfrom thetop of thehighest bankonthatsideof thewaterway, asdeterminedby theDirector. Whenthebankof a naturalor modifiednaturalwaterwayis steeperthan2.5:1, theexteriorsetback boundaryshallbemeasuredby theprojectionsof a slopeof 2.5:1 from the toeof the streambankto groundlevel, plus50 feet. SeeFigure3-1.
2. Waterwaywithoutdefinedbank. Theexteriorboundaryof thesetbackareaadjacentto thesideof anaturalor modifiednaturalwaterway, wherethetopof thestreambankis not defined, shallbe50feet, measuredhorizontally, from theestablished100-year stormfreeboardlevel. SeeFigure3-2.
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Figure 3-2 – Setbackwithout defined bank (seeexceptionsSection20-30.040.D.4.)
3. Channelizedwaterway. Wherea fully channelizedwaterwayexists, structuresmaybe closerto thetopof thebankthana distanceof 2.5timesthedepthof thebankplus50 feet, subjectto thefollowing standards: thesetbackencroachmentwill not obstructor impairthechannel’s hydraulicfunctions; impedeCity or SonomaWateraccessor maintenanceof thechannel; impairthestability of theslope, bank, or maintenanceof thechannel; or impairthestability of theslope, bank, or creekbedfountain, all as determinedby andapprovedby thePlanningandEconomicDepartment, theWater Department, andadditionallySonomaWaterfor projectsadjacentto SonomaWater ownedor controlledchannelizedwaterways.
4. Exceptions.
a. Thesetbacksrequiredin Section20-30.040shallbe30feetfor existing propertiesor adjacentareaswithin theCity thatweredevelopedin compliance with applicablesetbackrequirementsin effectprior to September3, 2004. b. Thesetbacksrequiredin Section20-30.040shallbe30feetfor new developmentthatis surroundedby existingstructuresthatweredevelopedin compliancewith applicablesetbackrequirementsin effectprior to September3, 2004.
c. Setbacksfor accessorydwelling unitsshallbeprovidedconsistentwith Section20-42.130Accessorydwelling units.
E. Bridgesandutilities within setbackareas. Bridgesfor motorvehicles, pedestrians, and/or bicycles, and/or public utility infrastructuremaycrossthroughawaterwaysetback areaandoveror underits channel, providedthattheinstallationhasreceivedall required approvalsfrom theCity. “Bridges” asusedin this subsectionincludesthesegmentsof the streetconnectingwith theendsof thebridgeandtheuseof box culvertsto containthe watersof a waterwayfor astreetovercrossing.”
Section20. AmendCity CodeSection20-30.060, to readandprovideasfollows:
20-30.060Fences, walls, and screening.
A. Purpose. ThisSectionprovidesregulationsfor theinstallation, construction, andplacement of fenceson privateproperty. Forthepurposesof this ZoningCode, theterm “fence” includes fences, hedges, walls or structuresin thenatureof a fence.
B. Measurementof fenceandwall height.
1. Fenceheightshallbemeasuredastheverticaldistancebetweenthefinishedgradeat Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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thebaseof thefenceandthetopedgeof thefencematerial.
2. Theheightof fencingatopa wall shallbemeasuredfrom thebaseof thewall.
3. Wherethegroundelevationwithin six feetof thebaseof a fencediffers from oneside of thefenceto theother (aswhena fenceis placedatthetopof a slopeor on aretaining wall), theheightshallbemeasuredfrom thesidewith thelowestnaturalgrade; except thatasafetyfencewith a heightof 42inchesshallbeallowedonthetopof aretaining wall of 30inchesor morein heightwith Minor UsePermitapproval. SeeFigure3-3.
Figure 3-3— FenceHeight Measurement
C. Heightlimits. A fencein aresidentialzoningdistrict is subjectto thefollowing restrictions:
1. Singlefamily dwellingshallnot exceedtheheightlimits shownin Table3-1, unless authorizedin compliancewith SubsectionD (Additionalheightwith Minor UsePermit approval). SeealsoFigure3-4.
2. Multifamily dwellingandnon-residentialpropertieswill requireDesignReview approvalandarenot subjectto theheightlimits shownin Table3-1.
TABLE 3-1— MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF FENCES
Location Maximum Height (1)
Within requiredfront yardsetback 36inches
Within interiorsideor rearyardsetback 6 feet (2)
Within exteriorsidesetback 36inches
Within avision triangle
seeSection20-30.070.E)
No fenceallowed, exceptasprovidedby
Section20-30.070.E (Vision Triangles).
Outsideof a requiredsetback 6 feet (2)
Notes:
1) SeetheCity’s ProcessingReviewProceduresfor Ownersof Historic Propertiesfor fenceheightguidelineswith an -H (Historic) combiningdistrict. 2) A six-foot fencewith two feetof latticeis allowedby right in aninteriorsideor rear yardsetback, andoutsideof a requiredfront or streetsidesetback (seeFigure3-5); provided thatanyfenceexceedingsevenfeetin heightrequiresa Building Permit.
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Figure 3-4— Allowed FenceHeight
Figure 3-5— Lattice Allowed for Additional FenceHeight
D. Additionalheightwith Minor UsePermitapproval. A fencemaybeconstructedto a height in excessof thelimits establishedby SubsectionC with Minor ConditionalUsePermitapproval, exceptwithin a requiredvision triangle (Section20-30.070.E). Minor ConditionalUsePermit approvalshallrequirethatthereviewauthorityfirst makeall of thefollowing findings, in additionto thoserequiredfor Minor ConditionalUsePermitsby Section20-52.050:
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specialcircumstancesor conditionsrelatingto theproperty, for thepreservationof valuablepropertyrightsor thefull useandenjoymentof theproperty;
2. Thefencewill not createa safetyhazardto pedestriansor vehiculartraffic;
3. Theappearanceof thefenceis compatiblewith thedesignandappearanceof otherexistingbuildingsandstructureswithin theneighborhood;
4. Thefenceis aplannedarchitecturalfeatureto avoiddominatingthesiteor overwhelmingtheadjacentpropertiesandstructures;
5. Theorientationandlocationof thefenceis in properrelationto thephysical characteristicsof thesiteandthesurroundingneighborhood; and
6. Thefencewill beof soundconstruction.
E. Firehazards. TheBuilding Official shallnot grantabuilding permitfor anyfencethatwill interferewith accessin caseof fire by theFireDepartmentto buildingsin thevicinity, or that will constituteahazardto vehicletraffic or pedestrians.
F. Temporaryfences—Exceptions. Nothingin this ZoningCodeshallbedeemedto prohibit theerectionof a temporaryfencearoundconstructionworksin compliancewith theBuilding Codeandotherapplicableprovisionsof theCity Code.
G. Barbedwire. Barbedwire fencingshallnot beconstructedor placedoverafenceexceptin agricultural, openspace, or industrialareas. Minor ConditionalUsePermitapprovalshallbe requiredfor barbedwire fencingabuttingresidentialuses.
H. Screening.
1. Proposeddevelopmentwithin commerciallyor industriallyzonedsitesthatare adjacentto anyresidentialzoningdistrictshallprovidescreeningbetweendistricts, subjectto DesignReview.
2. Outdoorstorageareasin anycommercialor industrialzoningdistrict shallbe permanentlyscreenedfrom viewfrom anyadjacentpublicright-of-way, access easement, or adjacentprivatepropertyin compliancewith Section20-42.170 (Storage, Outdoor), andSection20-30.090.L.1.g (Security— Dumpsters).” Section21. AmendCity CodeSection20-34.020, to readandprovideasfollows:
20-34.020Applicability.
Theprovisionsof this Chapterapplyto all landusesasfollows. SeealsoSection4.1 Landscaping) of theCity’s DesignGuidelines.
A. Newprojects. New nonresidentialprojects, multi-family residentialprojects, and single-family residentialprojectsshallprovidelandscapingin compliancewith the requirementsof this Chapter.
B. Existingdevelopment. Theapprovalof anypermitfor physicalalterationsand/or changesin usewithin anexistingdevelopmentmayincludeconditionsof approvalrequiring compliancewith specificlandscapingandirrigation requirementsof this Chapter. When landscapingis required, thelandscapeandirrigation improvementsshallbeinstalledprior to final buildinginspection.
C. Alternativesto requirements. Modificationsto thestandardsof this Sectionmaybe approvedby theappropriateauthorityto accommodatealternativesto requiredlandscape materialsor methods, whereit is first determinedthattheproposedalternativewill be equallyeffectivein achievingtheintentof this Section.
D. Whenin conflict with City CodeChapter14-30, WaterEfficient Landscape, Chapter 14-30shallcontrol.”
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Section22. AmendCity CodeSection20-34.030, to readandprovideasfollows:
20-34.030Landscapeplans.
Eachapplicationfor approvalof aprojectsubjectto this Chaptershallnot beapproveduntil plansandwrittenmaterialshowinghowthelandscapingrequirementsareto bemetarereviewed andapproved.
A. Planpreparation. Landscapeplansshallbepreparedby a landscapearchitector other personqualifiedby educationandexperienceto preparelandscapeplans.
B. Plancontent. Thedegreeof specificityof landscapeplansandwrittenmaterialshall relateto thetypeof permitor requestfor approvalbeingsought. Landscapeplansshall includetheinformationandmaterialsrequiredby theCity of SantaRosaLandscape Ordinance (City CodeChapter14-30).
C. Water-efficientlandscapecriteria. Landscapeandirrigationplansshallcomplywith therequirementsandguidelinesof theCity’s WaterEfficient LandscapeOrdinance WELO), pursuantto City CodeChapter14-30.
D. Changesto approvedplans. Changesto approvedlandscapingor irrigation plansshall not bemadewithoutprior writtenapprovalof theDirector.
E. Compliancewith requiredplans. Theconstruction/installationof landscapeand irrigation improvementsshallbeaccomplishedin compliancewith theapprovedplansasa prerequisiteto anyfinal approval/clearanceof theuseor developmentto which it relates.” Section23. AmendSubsectionC. of City CodeSection20-36.040Numberof parking spacesrequired, to readandprovideasfollows:
C. Expansionof structure, changein use.
1. Expansionof structure. Whenexistingconformingor nonconformingstructures, otherthansingle-family dwellings, areenlargedor increasedin capacityby morethan 10 percent, or whenanexpansionin userequiresmoreparkingthanis presently provided, parkingspacesshallbeprovidedin accordancewith Table3-4.
2. Changein use. Whena building’s usechangesto a newuse, for examplea retail useto arestaurant, without enlargingthespacein which theuseis located, thereshall benoadditionalparkingrequiredfor thenewuse, exceptthatthenewuseshallcomply with currentADA standardsfor parking, providedthatanydeficiencyin parkingis no morethan10spaces, or a 25percentoverallreductionfrom standardparking requirements, whicheveris greater. Thedeterminationfor no additionalparkingis madeby theDirectorof PlanningandEconomicDevelopment.”
Section24. AmendFootnotes (1) and (2) of Table3-4of City CodeSection20-36.040 1) Propertieslocatedwithin theboundariesof theDowntownStationAreaSpecificPlanshall usethelandusetype “DowntownStationAreaSpecificPlan” to determinethenumberof parking spacesrequired.
2) Propertieslocatedwithin theboundariesof theNorthSantaRosaStationAreaSpecificPlan shallusethelandusetype “NorthStationAreaSpecificPlan” to determinethenumberof parking spacesrequired.”
Section25. DeleteDowntownresidentialunits (in CD zone) row in Table3-4 of City CodeSection20-36.040.
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Section26. DeleteFigure3-11 from City CodeSection20-36.040.
Section27. AmendSubsectionC.1. of City CodeSection20-36.050Adjustmentto parkingrequirements, to readandprovideasfollows:
C. Increaseor decreasein requiredparking. Parkingrequirementsmaybereducedthrough thefollowing processes:
1. Whereanapplicantrequestsor wheretheDirectordeterminesthat, dueto special circumstances, anyparticularuserequiresaparkingcapacitywhich deviatesfrom the requirementsin Table3-4, theDirectorshallreferthematterto theappropriatereview authorityfor impositionof anappropriateparkingrequirement. Parkingrequirements maybereducedthroughthefollowing processes:
a. Minor adjustment (Section20-52.060). Allows for parkingreductionup to 25 percentfor projectsthatdo notneedaMinor or Major ConditionalUsePermit.
Examplesarewhenaparkingreductionup to 25 percentis neededto approvea ZoningClearanceor a DesignReviewApplication. TheDirectorof Planningand EconomicDevelopmentmay, asa conditionof projectapproval, approvean increaseor decreasein parkingspacesafterfirst makingthefollowing findings:
1) Dueto specialcircumstancesassociatedwith theoperationof theuse at its location, theproposedusewill generateaparkingdemanddifferent from thestandardsspecifiedin Table3-4;
2) Thenumberof parkingspacesapprovedwill besufficientfor its safe, convenient, andefficientoperationof theuse.
b. Projectapproval. If theprojectalreadyrequiresaMinor UsePermitor ConditionalUsePermit, theseapplicationsmaybeusedto reducetheamountof parkingspacesby anyamount. ThereviewauthorityZoningAdministratorfor a Minor UsePermitor PlanningCommissionfor a ConditionalUsepermitmay, as a conditionof projectapproval, approveanincreaseor decreasein parkingspaces afterfirst makingthefollowing findings:
1) Dueto specialcircumstancesassociatedwith theoperationof theuse at its location, theproposedusewill generateaparkingdemanddifferent from thestandardsspecifiedin Table3-4;
2) Thenumberof parkingspacesapprovedwill besufficientfor its safe, convenient, andefficientoperationof theuse.
c. Minor UsePermit. Is usedfor reductionsof over25 percentwhenthe projectdoesnot alreadyincludea Minor or Major ConditionalUsePermit.
ExamplesareDesignReviewApplicationsthatrequesta reductionof over25 percentandZoningClearancewith a reductionof over25 percent. TheZoning Administratormay, asa conditionof aMinor UsePermit, approveanincreaseor decreasein parkingspacesafterfirst makingthefollowing findings:
1) Dueto specialcircumstancesassociatedwith theoperationof theuse at its location, theproposedusewill generateaparkingdemanddifferent from thestandardsspecifiedin Table3-4;
2) Thenumberof parkingspacesapprovedwill besufficientfor its safe, convenient, andefficientoperationof theuse.”
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Section28. AmendSubsectionA. of City CodeSection20-36.070Parkingdesign standards, to readandprovideasfollows:
A. Locationof parkingfacilities.
1. Requiredoff-streetparkingshallbelocatedon thesameparcelastheusesserved; exceptwith ConditionalUsePermitapproval, parkingmaybelocatedon a parcelin the vicinity of theparcelservedsubjectto a recordedcovenantrunningwith theland, recordedby theownerof theparkingfacility, guaranteeingthattherequiredparkingwill bemaintainedexclusivelyfor theuseor activity servedfor thedurationof theuseor activity.
2. Parkingfacilities otherthandrivewaysshallnot belocatedin arequiredfront or street sidesetback, exceptwhena single-family residentialtwo-cargarageis convertedinto a single-cargarageandhabitablespace.”
Section29. AmendSubsectionT. of City CodeSection20-38.040Signandsignchanges allowedwithouta SignPermit, to readandprovideasfollows:
T. Drive-throughmenuboardsexcludingdigital menuboards. Locationswith approved drivethroughfacilities arepermittedamaximumof 30 squarefeetof menureaderboard, with no portionof a menuboardpermittedto beoversevenfeetin height.” Section30. Add SubsectionR. of City CodeSection20-38.070Standardsfor special categorysigns, to readandprovideasfollows:
R. Businessthatsell hempderivedCBD products. Businessthatsell hempderivedCBD productsshallnotadvertiseor markethempor hempderivedCBD productsonanadvertising signwithin 1,000feetof adaycarecenter, schoolprovidinginstructionin kindergartenor any grades1 through12, playgroundor youthcenter.”
Section31. AmendSubsectionC. of City CodeSection20-38.080Prohibitedsigns, to readandprovideasfollows:
C. Moving, flashing, electronic/digital andwindblownsigns. No moving, rotating, flashing, or changingof colorintensityor signswith electronic/digitally createdcontent (i.e., electronic readerboardsigns), andno windblownsigns, suchasposters, pennants, streamers, or stringsof light bulbs, balloons, or otherinflatedobjectsarepermitted. Theonly exceptionsto these requirementsaretimeandtemperaturedevices, digital servicestationpricesigns, digital drive- thrurestaurantmenuboards, andsignsinstalledby a governmentalagencyin carryingout its responsibilityto protectpublichealth, safetyandgeneralwelfare.” Section32. AmendSubsectionA. of City CodeSection20-42.034Alcoholic beverage sale, to readandprovideasfollows:
A. Applicability. In additionto theregulationsof theapplicablezoningdistrict, any establishmentunder10,000squarefeetthatsellsalcoholfor on-siteor off-siteconsumption, includingliquor stores, conveniencefoodstores, markets, taverns, andbarsshallbepermitted only by ConditionalUsePermit. A largeretailerof 10,000squarefeetor greater, suchasa supermarketthatsellsalcoholicbeveragesasanormalpartof thebusiness, is apermitteduse.
Theseprovisionsshallnotapplyto a winery, tastingroom, and/or brewerythatsellsalcoholic beveragesasa normalpartof business, whentheseusesarepermitteduses. Applicable Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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provisionsof theseuseregulationsshallonly applyto winery, tastingroom, and/or breweryuses whenconditionallypermitted.”
Section33. AmendSubsectionC.1. of City CodeSection20-42.070HomeOccupation, to readandprovideasfollows:
C. Permitrequirements. A homeoccupationshallrequireMinor ConditionalUsePermitor ConditionalUsePermitapprovalin compliancewith this subsectionif it notconsideredexempt.
Theapprovalshallrunwith theparcelwheregrantedandshallnot betransferredto another location.
1. Exempthomeoccupations. A homeoccupationthatcomplieswith thefollowing requirementsandstandards, includingacottagefoodoperation (CFO) for off-sitesale, shallnot requiretheapprovalof aMinor ConditionalUsePermitor ConditionalUse Permit.
a. Theoccupationinvolvesonly theuseof commonhouseholdequipment, including, but notlimited to, thecomputer/internet, telephone, andmail; or b. Theoccupationis conductedelsewhere, but someor all of theequipment andmaterialsarekeptin onevehiclegaragedon thepremises; or c. Theoccupationutilizesthehomeasanadjunctto aprincipaloffice located elsewhere, andno customers, clients, students, patients, or personsin similar relationshipsto theoffice’s affairsvisit thehomeasa regularbusinesspractice; or d. Theoccupationinvolvestutoringof no morethantwo studentsat one time.”
Section34. AmendSubsectionE. of City CodeSection20-42.130, to readandprovideas follows:
E. Developmentstandards. An accessorydwelling unit permitshallbeissuedonly if theunit complieswith thefollowing developmentstandards:
1. General. No developmentstandardsshallbeappliedthatwouldprohibit upto an800 squarefoot accessorydwelling unit thatis nomorethan16 feetin heightwith four-foot side andfour-foot rearsetbacksto beconstructedin compliancewith all otherlocal development standards.
2. Setbacks.
a. Single-family residentialdistrictsincludingsingle-family PD districts. An accessorydwellingunit shallcomplywith thefollowing setbackrequirements:
1) A newattachedor detachedaccessorydwelling unit shallprovidea minimumfour-foot sideandfour-foot rearsetback, anda front setbackconsistent with thatof theprimarydwelling unit in astandardzoningdistrict, or themost similarzoningdistrictin thecaseof a PD. Side-cornersetbacksshallbea minimumof eightfeet.
b. Multifamily districtsincludingmultifamily PDdistricts. An accessorydwelling unit shallcomplywith thefollowing setbackrequirements.
1) A newattachedor detachedaccessorydwelling unit shallprovidea minimumfour-foot sideandfour-foot rearsetback, exceptwhenabuttinganR-3 zoningdistrict, in whichcaseno minimumsideor rearsetbackis required. The front setbackshallbeconsistentwith aprimarydwelling unit in theapplicable standardzoningdistrict, or themostsimilarstandardzoningdistrict in thecaseof Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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a PD. Side-cornersetbacksshallbe aminimumof eightfeet.
c. No setbackshallberequiredfor anexistinglegally constructedliving area, garage, or otheraccessorystructurethatis convertedto anaccessorydwelling unit with independentexterioraccessfrom anexistingor proposedresidence. A setbackof five feetfrom thesideandrearpropertylinesis requiredfor anaccessorydwelling unit constructedaboveanexistinglegallyconstructedor proposedgarage. d. Any newattachedaccessorydwelling unit, detachedaccessorydwelling unit or expansionof thesingle-family dwelling to supporttheinternalconversionfor an accessorydwellingshallbedesignedto maintainappropriatesetbacks, asdescribedin SubsectionE.2.a. andb. above, from thefuturewidth of anyabuttingpublicstreets.
Futurestreetconfigurationsshallbebasedonthewidths, standardsandright-of-way linesin thecirculationelementof theSantaRosaGeneralPlan, theCity StreetDesign andConstructionStandards, City streetlistsor specificallyaddressedin aresolution adoptedby theCity Council.
3. Maximumfloor area.
a. New detachedunit. No newlyconstructeddetachedaccessorydwelling unit may containhabitablespacein excessof 1,200squarefeet.
1) An automaticfire sprinklersystemshallbeinstalledthroughoutstructures thatexceed1,200squarefeettotal floor area.
b. New attachedunit. No newlyconstructedattachedaccessorydwelling unit may containhabitablespacein excessof 50 percentof theexistingresidentialsquare footageexceptthat850squarefeettotalfloor areamustbeallowedfor studioor one- bedroomADUs, and1,000squarefeettotalfloor areamustbeallowedfor morethan one-bedroomADUs.
1) An automaticfire sprinklersystemshallbeinstalledthroughoutall buildingsthatundergoanycombinationof substantialremodel, additionor both thatexceed50percentof theexistingtotalfloor area.
c. Internalconversion. An accessorydwelling unit createdentirelyby theinternal conversionof anexistingsingle-family dwellingshallnot occupymorethan45 percent of theexistinghabitablespaceof theresidence, excludingthegarage, nor shallit exceed1,200squarefeetexceptthat850squarefeettotal floor areamustbeallowed for studioor one-bedroomADUs, and1,000squarefeettotalfloor areamustbe allowedfor morethanone-bedroomADUs. An accessorydwelling unit created entirelyby theinternalconversionof a detachedaccessorystructureshallnotexceeda maximumof 1,200squarefeet
1) An automaticfire sprinklersystemshallbeinstalledthroughoutall buildingsthatundergoanycombinationof substantialremodel, additionor both thatexceed50percentof theexistingtotalfloor area.
4. Heightlimit.
a. A one-storyaccessorydwelling unit shallnot exceedamaximumheightof 16 feet. A two-storyaccessorydwellingunit shallnotexceeda maximumheightof 27 feet. No accessorydwelling unit shallexceed27 feetin height.
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b. Whenanaccessorydwellingunit is locatedaboveanexistingor proposed garage, carportor otheraccessorystructure, theentirecombinedstructureshallnot exceed27 feetin height.
5. Lot coverage. An accessorydwelling unit shallcomplywith thelot coverage requirementsof theapplicablezoningdistrictor themostsimilarzoningdistrictin thecase of a PD, exceptasreferencedin SubsectionE.1, above.
6. Architecturalcompatibility. Architecturalcompatibilitybetweentheaccessory dwelling unit andprimarydwellingunit shallbedemonstratedby matchingoneor moreof thefollowing qualitiesof theaccessorydwelling unit to theproposedor existingprimary dwelling unit:
a. Color;
b. Sidingmaterialandstyle; or
c. Architecturalfeatures.
7. Exteriorentrance. An AccessoryDwelling Unit mustincludea separateexterior entrance.
8. Privacy. A balcony, windowor doorof asecondstoryaccessorydwelling unit shallbe designedto lessenprivacyimpactsto adjacentproperties. Appropriatedesigntechniques includeobscuredglazing, windowplacementaboveeyelevel, screeningtreatments, or locatingbalconies, windowsanddoorstowardtheexistingon-siteresidence.
9. Residentialdevelopment. A residentialdwelling mustalreadyexiston thelot or shallbeconstructedon thelot in conjunctionwith theconstructionof theaccessory dwelling unit.
10. Numberperlot.
a. A maximumof oneaccessorydwelling unit andonejunior accessorydwelling unit shallbepermittedon anysingle-family lot zonedfor single-family uses. b. Thenumberof accessorydwelling unitsallowedwithin amultifamily dwelling arelimited to not morethan25% of theexistingnumberof multifamily dwellingunits on theproperty, exceptthatat leastoneaccessorydwellingunit shallbeallowed.
Theseaccessorydwelling unitsshallbeallowedwithin theportionsof dwelling structuresthatarenotusedaslivablespace, including, but notlimited to, storage rooms, boilerrooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if eachunit complies with statebuildingstandardsfor dwellings
c. No morethantwo detachedor attachedADUs arepermittedon anymultifamily lot developedwith anexistingor proposedmultifamily dwelling.
11. Parking. Oneoff-streetparkingspaceis requiredfor anaccessorydwelling unit, except assetforth below. Theoff-streetparkingshallbepermitteduncovered, compact, tandem andin setbackareas, unlessthereviewauthoritydeterminesthattandemparkingor parking within a setbackis notfeasibledueto specificsiteor topographicalor fire andlife safety conditions. No off-streetparkingshallberequiredif oneor moreof thefollowing circumstancesexist:
a. Theaccessorydwelling unit is 750squarefeetor lessin area, or a studiounit.
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b. Theaccessorydwelling unit is locatedwithin one-half mile walking distanceof publictransit.
c. Theaccessorydwelling unit is locatedwithin ahistoricpreservationdistrict. d. Theaccessorydwelling unit is partof theexistingprimaryresidenceor an existingaccessorystructure.
e. Whenon-streetparkingpermitsarerequiredbut notofferedto theoccupantof anaccessorydwelling unit.
f. Whenthereis a carsharevehiclelocatedwithin oneblockof theaccessory dwelling unit.
g. To qualify for anexception, theapplicantmustprovidesupportingevidence, suchasa mapillustratingthelocationof theaccessorydwellingunit andits proximity to apublic transitstopor carsharevehicleor its locationwithin a historicpreservation district, or proof of local parkingpermitrequirements.
h. No replacementoff-streetparkingspacesarerequiredwhenanaccessory dwelling unit is createdthroughtheconversionor demolition, of agarage, carportor coveredparkingstructure.
12. Standardsfor proposedaccessorystructuresattachedto anexistingor proposed accessorydwellingunit.
a. A proposedaccessorystructurewith a floor arealessthan50percentof the accessorydwellingunit floor area:
1) Shallbeprocessedministeriallyin conjunctionwith theaccessorydwelling unit.
2) Shallcomplywith thelot coverageandsetbackrequirementsof this Section.
3) Shallcomplywith the16foot heightlimit for anaccessorystructureas requiredby ZoningCodeSection20-42.030.
b. A proposedaccessorystructurewith a floor areathatexceeds50 percentof the total floor areaof theaccessorydwelling unit:
1) Is subjectto anydiscretionaryreviewrequiredby this ZoningCode. 2) Shallcomplywith lot coverage, height, andsetbackrequirementsfor an accessorystructurein theapplicablestandardzoningdistrict or themostsimilar standardzoningdistrict in thecaseof aPD.
3) Shallcomplywith anyapplicablehillside and/or creeksidesetbacks.
13. Standardsfor hillside areas.
a. Applicability. Thedevelopmentstandardsoutlinedbelowshallapplyto accessorydwellingunit developmenton thatportionof a sitewith a slopeof 10 percentor greater.
b. Developmentstandards. An accessorydwelling unit exceeding16 feetin height, or 800squarefeet, shallobserve15-foot setbacksfrom sideandrearpropertylines.
Whenabuilding siteabutsanotherparcelwith a differencein verticalelevationof threefeetor more, therequiredsideand/or rearyardshallbemeasuredfrom the Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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nearesttoeor topof slopeto thestructure, whicheveris closer. Accessorydwelling unitsthatare800squarefeetor less, andnogreaterthan16 feetin height, shall providea minimumfour-foot sideandfour-foot rearsetback, consistentwith this Section.
14. Standardsfor Historic PreservationDistricts.
a. Applicability. Therequirementsoutlinedbelowshallapplyto newaccessory dwellingunitswithin theHistoric (-H) CombiningDistrict. b. ArchitecturalCompatibility. Architecturalcompatibilitybetweentheaccessory dwellingunit andprimarydwelling unit shallbedemonstratedby oneof thefollowing means:
1) Matchingeachof thefollowing qualitiesof theaccessorydwellingunit to theproposedor existingprimarydwelling unit:
A) Color,
B) Sidingmaterialandpattern, and
C) Architecturalfeatures; or
2) Throughthepreparationof ahistoricresourcesurveyby aqualified professionalthatconcludestheproposedaccessorydwelling unit will not negativelyimpacthistoricresourcesontheproperty, will beconsistentwith Secretaryof theInteriorStandardsfor Treatmentof Historic Properties.
15. Standardsfor creeksidedevelopment.
a. Applicability. Thedevelopmentstandardsoutlinedbelowshallapplyto accessorydwellingunit developmentwithin thespecifieddistancesto waterwaysas indicatedin Section20-30.040 – CreeksideDevelopment.
b. Developmentstandards. An accessorydwelling unit exceeding16 feetin height, or 800squarefeet, shallobservesetbacksreferencedin Section20-30.040. Accessory dwelling unitsthatare800squarefeetor less, andnogreaterthan16feetin height, shallprovidea minimumfour-foot sideandfour-foot rearsetback, consistentwith this Section.”
Section35. AmendSubsectionF.4.f. of City CodeSection20-42.130Accessorydwelling units, to readandprovideasfollows:
f. Parking. Off-streetparkingshallnotberequiredfor junior accessorydwelling units. No replacementoff-streetparkingspacesarerequiredwhenajunior accessorydwellingunit is createdthroughtheconversionor demolition, of anattachedgarage, carportor coveredparking structure.”
Section36. AmendSubsectionC. of City CodeSection20-42.210Mobile foodvending, to readandprovideasfollows:
C. Locationcriteriaandhoursof operation. Thefollowing locationandhoursof operation requirementsshallapplyto all mobilefoodvendors:
1. Location. Mobile foodvendingfacilitiesmaybeproposedonly onprivate propertylocatedwithin theGeneralCommercial (CG) zoningdistrict thathavestreet Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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frontageonSebastopolRoad, betweenStonyPointRoadandOlive Street.
2. Concentration. No mobilefoodvendorshalllocatewithin 200feetof another approvedmobilefoodvendinglocationona separateparcelasmeasuredbetweenthe mobilefoodvendors (not from propertylines). Multiple mobilefoodvendorsmaybe permittedon asingleparcel, asdeterminedby theMinor UsePermit.
3. Hours. Hoursof operationfor mobilefoodvendingbusinessesshallbebetween 6:00 a.m. and11:00p.m., asdefinedin Section20-70.020 (Definitions – “Hoursof Operation”), or asdeterminedby theMinor ConditionalUsePermit.” Section37. AmendSubsectionF.19. of City CodeSection20-44.060Commercial telecommunicationfacilities, to readandprovideasfollows:
19. All majorcommercialtelecommunicationfacilities shallbelocatedatleast75 feetfrom anyhabitablestructure, exceptfor a habitablestructureonthepropertyin whichthefacility is located. The75-foot HabitableStructureSetbackis measuredastheshortestdistancefrom a majorcommercialtelecommunicationsfacility to thenearestexteriorwall of theclosest habitablestructure. Habitablestructureasdefinedin this ordinancemeansa structurefor living, sleeping, eating, or cookingspacesoccupiedby onehouseholdor family on along-termbasis.
Habitablestructuredoesnotincludeaguesthouseor anytransientresidentialoccupancyof structureincludingbutnot limited to hotelor motel.”
Section38. AmendTable5-2 ReviewAuthority of City CodeSection20-50.020, to read andprovideasfollows:
TABLE 5-1 – REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of Action Role of ReviewAuthority
Director
Zoning
Administrator DRB
Subdivision
Committee CHB
Planning
Commission City Council
Administrative and Amendment Decisions
Development
Agreement Recommend Recommend Decision
Interpretation Decision Appeal (1) Appeal
GeneralPlan
Amendment Recommend Recommend Decision
Requestfor
Reasonable
Accommodation
Decision Appeal
ZoningCode
Amendment Recommend Decision
ZoningMap
Amendment Recommend Decision
ConceptReview
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TABLE 5-1 – REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of Action Role of ReviewAuthority
Director
Zoning
Administrator DRB
Subdivision
Committee CHB
Planning
Commission City Council
CHB Concept
Review Comment
DRB Concept
Review Comment
Land UsePermits/DevelopmentDecisions
ConditionalUse
Permit Recommend Decision Appeal
Minor
ConditionalUse
Permit
Recommend Decision Appeal
DesignReview—
DRB Recommend Decision Appeal
DesignReview—
Zoning
Administrator
Decision Appeal
DesignReview—
Administrative Decision Appeal
Density
Bonus/Affordable
Housing
Incentives
Recommend Recommend Decision
Hillside Permit—
Singledwelling
andadditions
Recommend Decision Appeal (1)
Hillside Permit—
All others Recommend Decision Appeal
Minor
Adjustment Decision Appeal (1)
SignPermit Decision Appeal
SignProgram Decision Appeal
SignVariance Decision Appeal
TemporaryUse
Permit Decision Appeal
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TABLE 5-1 – REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of Action Role of ReviewAuthority
Director
Zoning
Administrator DRB
Subdivision
Committee CHB
Planning
Commission City Council
TreePermit Decision Appeal
Variance Recommend Decision Appeal
Minor Variance Decision Appeal (1)
ZoningClearance Decision Comment Appeal
Note:
1) Commissionmakesdecisionif matteris referredto Commissionby Directoror ZoningAdministrator, in which caseappealsarethenelevatedto thenexthigher.
Historic and Cultural PreservationDecisions
Landmarkor
Preservation
District
Designation
Recommend Decision
Landmark
Alteration
Permit— Major
Decision Appeal
Landmark
Alteration
Permit— Minor
Decision Appeal
Sign
Permit/Program Decision Appeal
SubdivisionDecisions (refer to City CodeTitle 19)
Certificatesof
Compliance Decision Appeal
Lot Line
Adjustments Decision Appeal
ParcelMergers Decision Appeal
Reversionsto
Acreage Recommend Decision Appeal
TentativeParcel
Mapsand
Extensions
Recommend Decision Appeal Appeal
TentativeMaps
andExtensions Recommend Decision Appeal
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TABLE 5-1 – REVIEW AUTHORITY
Type of Action Role of ReviewAuthority
Director
Zoning
Administrator DRB
Subdivision
Committee CHB
Planning
Commission City Council
Note:
1) Commissionmakesdecisionif matteris referredto Commissionby Directoror Zoning Administrator, in whichcaseappealsarethenelevatedto thenexthigher Section39. AmendCity CodeSection20-52.030DesignReview, to readandprovideas follows:
20-52.030DesignReview.
A. Purpose. Thissectionestablishesproceduresfor theCity’s reviewof thedesign aspectsof proposeddevelopment (for example, building design, landscaping, siteplanning anddevelopment, andsigns), in compliancewith theCity’s DesignGuidelines.
B. Applicability.
1. Privateprojects. DesignReviewapprovalis requiredfor all projectsrequiringa Building Permitandall exteriorphysicalchangesto existingstructuresthatmayor maynotrequirea Building Permitexceptfor thefollowing:
a. Landscapingrepairor replacement;
b. Parkinglot repaving;
c. Repainting, evenwhenit includesacolor change, unlesstherepaintingis for thepurposeof creatingsignagefor thebuilding;
d. Residentialaccessorystructures;
e. Single-family dwellings, dwellingswhichareproposedaspartof aproject within a PDzone, or whereotherwiserequiredby this ZoningCode; f. Solarpanels, andintegralpartsof thesolarpanelsystemincluding supportingpostsor poles, not includingproposednewstructures, suchasa carport or othersimilarstructuresproposedin conjunctionwith thesolarpanelsystem. If proposedsolarpanelswould havethepossibilityof creatingalife or safetyissue, suchasexcessiveglareto local residences, sensitivefacilities (airport) or water resources, thesolarpanelsshallrequirea Minor UsePermitor ConditionalUse Permitdependingon theseverityof theissues; and
g. Activities subjectto a TemporaryUsePermit.
2. City projects. TheDRB shallrevieweachBuilding Permitapplicationfor a developmentprojectby anyCity agencyor department, for which reviewis required by SubsectionB (Applicability), above. Notwithstandingotherprovisionsof this section, thereviewshallbefor thepurposesof providingadviceto theCouncil, RedevelopmentAgencyor its SuccessorAgency, or HousingAuthority, respectively.
C. Reviewauthority. Table5-2 identifiesthereviewauthorityandnoticerequirements for DesignReview.
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TABLE 5-2— DESIGN REVIEW AUTHORITY AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS Type of Application
ReviewAuthority
Notice
Requirements
Director
Zoning
Administrator DRB DesignReview
Projectsthatinvolveonly minor
exteriormodificationsandarenot
within anhistoricdistrict. Examples
includetheadditionor modification
of awnings, doorsand/or windows,
rooftopequipmentthatcannotbe
seenfrom thestreet, ADA
improvementsassociatedwith tenant
improvements, “coolroof” material
changes, outdoordining areasfor
restaurantswithin commercialor
industrialzoningdistricts, andother
similarminor changesasdetermined
by theDirectorof Planningand
EconomicDevelopment. Projects
thatinvolve moreextensiveexterior
modificationsbut thatarenot readily
visible from offsitemayalsobe
consideredby theDirectorof
PlanningandEconomic
Development.
None
Projectsthatinvolveup to 10,000
squarefeetin total floor areaand
projectsthatincludesignificant
exteriorchangesto existing
buildingsandtheconstructionof
newstructures. Also includedare
newminor telecommunication
facilities, andthenewconstruction
or majorremodelof automobile
dealershipsonsiteszonedfor vehicle
salesregardlessof total floor area.
PublicMeeting
Notice
Noticeof Action
seeSection20-
66.060)
Projectsthatinvolve10,000square
feetor morein totalfloor areaand
majortelecommunicationfacilities.
1) (2)
PublicHearing
Notice
Noticeof Action
seeSection20-
66.060)
Signapplications, includingSign Noticeof Action
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TABLE 5-2— DESIGN REVIEW AUTHORITY AND NOTICE REQUIREMENTS Type of Application
ReviewAuthority
Notice
Requirements
Director
Zoning
Administrator DRB DesignReview
Programsfor multi-tenantprojects. ( seeSection20-
66.060)
Notes:
1) Visually sensitivelocationsandprojectsincludethefollowing. a. Siteswithin theCMU (CoreMixed Use) zoningdistrict, -G (Gateway),-H Historic), or -SR (ScenicResources) combiningdistricts; b. Hillside sites, infill sites, andmajorintersections; c. Multi-family residentialprojectsof 50 unitsor more, anythree-storyresidential project, or anindustrialor commercialprojectadjacentto residential; or d. OtherprojectthattheDirectordeterminesmayhavesignificantvisualimpact. 2) Eachprojectin anidentifiedvisually sensitiveareashallrequirea visualanalysisin compliancewith Section20-50.100 (Visualanalysis).
D. DesignReviewprocess. Thestagesof DesignReviewestablishedby this chapterare asfollows:
1. ConceptualDesignReview. ConceptualDesignReviewis highly advisedand providestheapplicantwith thereviewauthority’s tentativereactionto thegeneral designconceptof a proposedproject. Thereviewshallnotincludeaformal decision on theapplicationby thereviewauthority. This reviewis optional, exceptwithin an -H combiningdistrict (seeSection20- 58.060).
2. DesignReview. DesignReviewis a formal reviewto providetheapplicantwith specificresponsesto theproposeddesign.
a. TheDesignReviewBoardor ZoningAdministratorshalladopta formal resolutionapprovingthedesign.
E. Applicationrequirements. An applicationfor DesignReviewapprovalshallbefiled in compliancewith Chapter20-50 (PermitApplicationFiling andProcessing). The applicationshallbeaccompaniedby theinformationidentifiedin theDepartmenthandout for DesignReviewapprovalapplications. It is theresponsibilityof theapplicantto provide evidencein supportof thefindingsrequiredby SubsectionJ (Findingsanddecision), below.
F. Projectreview. Thereviewauthorityshallconsiderthelocation, design, siteplan configuration, andtheoveralleffectof theproposedprojectuponsurroundingproperties andtheCity in general. Reviewshallbeconductedby comparingtheproposedprojectto theGeneralPlan, anyapplicablespecificplan, applicableZoningCodestandardsand requirements, consistencyof theprojectwith theCity’s DesignGuidelines, architectural criteriafor specialareas, andotherapplicableCity requirements (e.g., City policy Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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statementsanddevelopmentplans).
G. Reviewwith otherentitlements. FinalDesignReviewapprovalfor projectsthatalso requiretheapprovalof a discretionarypermit (e.g., ConditionalUsePermit, Variance, etc.) shallbeacteduponfollowing landuseapprovalby thereviewauthorityin compliancewith Table5-1 (ReviewAuthority).
H. Publicnoticeandhearing.
1. Major DesignReview— Publicnoticeandhearingrequired. TheBoardshall conductapublic hearingonanapplicationfor DesignReviewbeforeadecisionon the application. Noticeof thepublichearingshallbeprovided, andthehearingshallbe conductedin compliancewith Chapter20-66 (PublicHearings). Thereviewauthority mayapprove, approvewith conditions, or disapproveaDesignReviewapplication basedon thefindingsrequiredby SubsectionI (Findingsanddecision), below.
2. Minor DesignReview— Publicnoticerequired. Beforea decisionon aMinor DesignReview, theDepartmentshallprovidenoticein compliancewith Chapter20- 66 (PublicHearings).
a. Publicnotice. ThenoticeshallstatethattheZoningAdministratorwill decidewhetherto approveor disapprovetheMinor DesignReviewapplicationon a datespecifiedin thenotice, andthatapublic hearingwill beheldonly if requestedin writing by anyinterestedpersonbeforethespecifieddatefor the decision.
b. Hearing. Whenahearingis requested, noticeof thehearingshallbe providedin compliancewith Chapter20-66, andtheZoningAdministratorshall conductthepublic hearingbeforeadecisionontheapplicationin compliance with Chapter20-66.
I. Findingsanddecision. DesignReviewapprovalshallrequirethatthereviewauthority first find all of thefollowing:
1. Thedesignandlayoutof theproposeddevelopmentis of superiorquality, andis consistentwith theGeneralPlan, anyapplicablespecificplan, applicableZoningCode standardsandrequirements, theCity’s DesignGuidelines, architecturalcriteriafor specialareas, andotherapplicableCity requirements (e.g., City policy statementsand developmentplans);
2. Thedesignis appropriatefor theuseandlocationof theproposeddevelopment andachievesthegoals, reviewcriteriaandfindingsfor approvalassetforth in the frameworkof DesignReview (DesignGuidelines, Introduction, subsectionC);
3. Thedesignandlayoutof theproposeddevelopmentwill not interferewith the useandenjoymentof neighboringexistingor futuredevelopments;
4. Thearchitecturaldesignof theproposeddevelopmentis compatiblewith the characterof thesurroundingneighborhood;
5. Thedesignof theproposeddevelopmentwill providea desirableenvironment for its occupants, visiting public, andits neighborsthroughtheappropriateuseof materials, texture, andcolor, andwould remainaestheticallyappealingandbe appropriatelymaintained;
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6. Theproposeddevelopmentwill notbedetrimentalto thepublichealth, safety, or welfareor materiallyinjuriousto thepropertiesor improvementsin thevicinity; and
7. Theproposedprojecthasbeenreviewedin compliancewith theCalifornia EnvironmentalQualityAct (CEQA).
J. Timelimit on approval. DesignReviewapprovalsshallbegrantedfor thesameperiod of time asotherdiscretionarypermitapprovals, but in no casefor morethana24-month period.
1. If constructionin compliancewith theDesignReviewapprovalhasnot been commencedwithin theapprovalperiod, theapprovalshallexpireandbedeemed automaticallyvoid.
2. Uponrequestof theapplicant, anextensionof timemaybegrantedby thesame reviewauthoritywhichoriginally grantedtheDesignReviewapproval.
3. Theextensionshallnotexceed24 additionalmonths.
K. Modifications. Uponrequestof theapplicant, thereviewauthoritymayauthorize modificationsof anyapplicationpreviouslyapprovedby thereviewauthorityin compliance with Section20-54.060 (Changesto anApprovedProject).
L. Installationof landscapingandirrigation.
1. Beforeissuanceof aBuilding Permitfor thesubjectproject, final landscapeand irrigation plans, whererequired, shallbeapprovedby theDirectorasbeingconsistent with thefinal DesignReviewdecisionontheproject.
2. Thelandscapematerialsandirrigation equipmentshownin theapprovedfinal landscapeandirrigation plansshallbeinstalledbeforefinal buildinginspectionexcept wheretheDirectorhasapprovedanextensionof timefor completionandhasobtained from theapplicantanagreementandadequatesecurity, in compliancewith Section20-
54.040 (PerformanceGuarantees).
M. Conditionsof approval. In grantingDesignReviewapproval, thereviewauthoritymay imposeanyconditionsof approvaldeemedreasonableandnecessaryto ensurethatthe projectwould complywith thefindingsrequiredby SubsectionI. (Findingsanddecision), above.
N. Postapprovalprocedures. Theproceduresrelatingto appeals, projectchanges, issuanceof aBuilding Permit, performanceguarantees, andrevocationin Division 6 ZoningCodeAdministration), andthosein Chapter20-54 (PermitImplementation, Time Limits, andExtensions), shallapplyfollowing DesignReviewapproval.” Section40. Amendthefollowing definitionsto City CodeSection20-70.020Definitions of specializedtermsandphrases, to readandprovideasfollows:
Abut. Havingpropertylines, streetlines, or zoningdistrictlines, or creeksin common. It does not includepropertiesthatsharehighwaysin common.
Agricultural Product Processing. Theprocessingof harvestedcropsto preparethemfor on-site marketingor processingandpackagingelsewhere. Examplesof this landuseincludethe following:
alfalfacubing
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cornshelling
cottonginning
customgristmills
custommilling of flour, feedandgrain
dairies
dryingof corn, rice, hay, fruits andvegetables
graincleaningandcustomgrinding
haybalingandcubing
hempcultivation
pre-coolingandpackagingof freshor farm-driedfruits andvegetables sorting, gradingandpackingof fruits andvegetables
treenuthulling andshelling
General Retail. Storesandshopssellingmanylinesof merchandise. Examplesof thesestores andlinesof merchandiseinclude:
antiquestores
artgalleries, retail
artsupplies, includingframingservices
auctionrooms
bicycles
books, magazines, andnewspapers
camerasandphotographicsupplies
clothing, shoes, andaccessories
collectibles (cards, coins, comics, stamps, etc.)
conveniencestores
departmentstores
drugstoresandpharmacies
dry goods
fabricsandsewingsupplies
floristsandhouseplantstores (indoorsalesonly— outdoorsalesare “Building and LandscapeMaterialsSales”)
hardwarestores
hobbymaterials
industrialhempderivedproducts
jewelry
luggageandleathergoods
musicalinstruments, partsandaccessories
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optics (prescriptionglasses, sunglasses, etc.)
orthopedicsupplies
recreationequipment, bicycleandkayakrentals
religiousgoods
smallwares
specialtyshops, includingspecialtyfoodshopssuchasseafoodor meatmarkets, retail bakeries, andsimilar uses
sportinggoodsandequipment
stationery
toysandgames
varietystores
Seealso “Furniture, Furnishings, Appliance/EquipmentStore.” Manufacturing/ Processing—Light. A facility accommodatingmanufacturingprocesses involving and/or producing: apparel; foodandbeverageproducts; electronic, optical, and instrumentationproducts; ice; jewelry; andmusicalinstruments. Light manufacturingalso includesotherestablishmentsengagedin theassembly, fabrication, andconversionof already processedrawmaterialsinto products, wheretheoperationalcharacteristicsof themanufacturing processesandthematerialsusedareunlikely to causesignificantimpactsonsurroundingland usesor thecommunity. Examplesof light manufacturingusesincludethefollowing.
1. Clothing and Fabric Product Manufacturing. An establishmentthatassemblesclothing, draperies, and/or otherproductsby cuttingandsewingpurchasedtextile fabrics, andrelated materialsincludingleather, rubberizedfabrics, plasticsandfurs. Doesnotincludecustomtailors anddressmakersnot operatingasa factoryandnot locatedonthesiteof a clothingstore (see PersonalServices”). Seealso, “Manufacturing/Processing—Heavy— TextileandLeather ProductManufacturing.”
2. Electronics, Equipment, and Appliance Manufacturing. An establishmentthat manufacturesequipment, apparatus, and/or suppliesfor thegeneration, storage, transmission, transformationanduseof electricalenergy, including:
appliancesincludingstoves/ovens, refrigerators, freezers, laundryequipment, fans, vacuum cleaners, sewingmachines
aviationinstruments
computers, computercomponents, peripherals
electricaltransmissionanddistributionequipment
electroniccomponentsandaccessories, semiconductors, integratedcircuits, relateddevices electricalweldingapparatus
lighting andwiring equipmentsuchaslampsandfixtures, wiring devices, vehiclelighting industrialcontrols
instrumentsfor measurement, testing, analysisandcontrol, associatedsensorsand accessories
miscellaneouselectricalmachinery, equipmentandsuppliessuchasbatteries, X-ray apparatusandtubes, electromedicalandelectrotherapeuticapparatus, electricalequipmentfor Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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internalcombustionengines
motorsandgenerators
opticalinstrumentsandlenses
photographicequipmentandsupplies
radioandtelevisionreceivingequipment
surgical, medicalanddentalinstruments, equipment, andsupplies storagemedia, blankandpre-recorded, includingmagnetic, magneto-optical, andoptical productssuchascompactdisks (CDs), computerdiskettesandharddrives, digital versatiledisks DVDs), magnetictapeproducts, phonographrecords, etc.
surveyinganddraftinginstruments
telephoneandtelegraphapparatus
transformers, switchgearandswitchboards
watchesandclocks
Doesnot includetestinglaboratories (soils, materialstesting, etc.) (see “BusinessSupport Services”), or researchanddevelopmentfacilities separatefrom manufacturing (see “Research andDevelopment”).
3. Food and BeverageProduct Manufacturing. Manufacturingestablishmentsproducing or processingfoodsandbeveragesfor humanconsumption, andcertainrelatedproducts.
Examplesof theseusesinclude:
bottlingplants
breadfactories
candy, sugarandconfectioneryproductsmanufacturing
cateringservicesseparatefrom storesor restaurants
coffeeroasting
dairyproductsmanufacturing
distilled spiritsproduction - includeson-sitetastingof spiritsanddirectretailsaleof spirits consistentwith theregulationsof theAlcoholic BeverageControl (ABC) andtheBureauof Alcohol, Tobacco, andFirearms (ATF).
fatsandoil productmanufacturing
fruit andvegetablecanning, preserving, relatedprocessing grainmill productsandby-products
meat, poultry, andseafoodcanning, curing, byproductprocessing softdrink production
miscellaneousfood itempreparationfrom rawproducts
Doesnot include: bakeries (see “Restaurant, Café, CoffeeShop” 1. “CounterOrdering”); beer brewing (see “Brewery”); or wine production (see “Winery”).
4. Handcraft Industries, Small-ScaleManufacturing. Establishmentsmanufacturing and/or assemblingsmallproductsprimarily by hand, includingjewelry, potteryandother ceramics, aswell assmallglassandmetalartandcraftproducts, andtaxidermists. Also includes manufacturingestablishmentsproducingsmallproductsnotclassifiedin anothermajor Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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manufacturinggroup, including: broomsandbrushes; buttons, costumenovelties; jewelry; musicalinstruments; pens, pencils, andotheroffice andartists’ materials; sportingandathletic goods; toys; etc.
5. Metal ProductsFabrication, Machine and Welding Shops. An establishmentengaged in theproductionand/or assemblyof metalparts, includingtheproductionof metalcabinetsand enclosures, cansandshippingcontainers, doorsandgates, ductwork, forgingsandstampings, hardwareandtools, plumbingfixturesandproducts, tanks, towers, andsimilarproducts.
Examplesof theseusesinclude:
blacksmithandweldingshops
plating, stripping, andcoatingshops
sheetmetalshops
machineshopsandboilershops
6. PaperProduct Manufacturing. An establishmentthatconvertspre-manufacturedpaper or paperboardinto boxes, envelopes, paperbags, wallpaper, etc., and/or thatcoatsor glazespre- manufacturedpaper. Doesnotincludethemanufacturingof pulp, paper, or paperboard (see Manufacturing/Processing—Heavy— PulpandPulpProductManufacturing”).
7. Photo/Film ProcessingLab. A facility thatprovideshighvolumeand/or custom processingservicesfor photographicnegativefilm, transparencies, and/or prints, wherethe processedproductsaredeliveredto off-siteretailoutletsfor customerpick-up. Doesnot include small-scalephotoprocessingmachinesaccessoryto otherretailbusinesses.
Night Club. A bar/tavernservingalcoholicbeveragesfor on-siteconsumption, andproviding entertainment, examplesof which includelive musicand/or dancing, comedy, etc.
Restaurant, Café, CoffeeShop. A retailbusinesssellingready-to-eatfood and/or beveragesfor on- or off-premisesconsumption. Theseinclude:
1. Counter Ordering. An establishmentwherecustomersareservedfrom a walk-up orderingcounterfor eitheron- or off-premisesconsumption. Thisincludesretailbakeriessuchas a donutshop, pastryshop, cakeshop, andsimilartypesof businesses;
2. Table Service. An establishmentwherecustomersareservedfoodat theirtablesfor on- premisesconsumption, whichmayalsoprovidefoodfor take-out;
3. Outdoor Dining. An establishmentwith eithercounterorderingor tableservicethat providesadefinedoutdoorareafor eating, which maybe asidewalkcaféwhereallowedby EncroachmentPermit;
4. Serving Alcohol (No Bar). Any of theaboverestaurants, cafés, coffeeshopswhich serve beer, wineor distilled spiritswith themealandmaycontainor includeanincidentalbar.
Note: Thisdoesnot includeBar/Tavern (see “Bar/Tavern” definition).
A restaurantmayincludeancillarycateringservices.
Supportive Housing. Housingthatis occupiedby a targetpopulation, suchaslow income personswith mentaldisabilities, substanceabuseor chronichealthconditionsor asdefinedin CaliforniaAssemblyBill 2162. Servicestypically includeassistancedesignedto meettheneeds Ord. No. ORD-2021-012
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of thetargetpopulationin retaininghousing, living andworkingin thecommunity, and/or improvinghealthandmayincludecasemanagement, mentalhealthtreatment, andlife skills.
Thereis typically no limit on thelengthof stay, andthehousingis linkedto on-siteor off-site services.”
Section41. Add thefollowing definitionsto City CodeSection20-70.020Definitionsof specializedtermsandphrases, to readandprovideasfollows:
CottageFood Operation (CFO). An enterpriseata privatehomewherespecificlow-risk food productsthatdo notrequirerefrigerationaremadeor repackedfor saleto consumers.
Hemp. A cropthatis limited to typesof theplantCannabissativaL. havingno morethanthree- tenthof onepercenttetrahydrocannabinol (THC) containedin thedriedfloweringtops, whether growingor not; theseedsof theplant; theresinextractedfrom anypartof theplant; andevery compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparationof theplant, its seedsor resin producttherefrom.”
Section42. DeleteCity CodeChapter20-15AggressiveEconomicDevelopment Measures.
Section43. Amendthetitle of City CodeChapter20-39to ObjectiveDesignStandards for By-Right Housing
Section44. Severability. If anysection, subsection, sentence, clause, phraseor wordof this ordinanceis for anyreasonheldto beinvalid and/or unconstitutionalby a courtof competent jurisdiction, suchdecisionshallnot affectthevalidity of theremainingportionsof this ordinance.
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Section45. EffectiveDate. Thisordinanceshalltakeeffectonthe31stdayfollowing its adoption.
This ordinancewasintroducedby theSantaRosaCity CouncilonOctober26, 2021.
IN COUNCIL DULY PASSEDAND ADOPTEDthis 9thdayof November, 2021.
AYES: ( 5) MayorC. Rogers, Vice Mayor N. Rogers, CouncilMembersAlvarez, Fleming, Sawyer
NOES: ( 0)
ABSTAIN: ( 1) CouncilMemberSchwedhelm
ABSENT: ( 1) CouncilMemberTibbetts
ATTEST: _________________________ APPROVED: ______________________________ City Clerk Mayor
APPROVEDAS TO FORM: __________________________________ City Attorney
Chris Rogers ( Dec 6, 2021 09:56 PST)
ORD-2021-012 (CityCouncil11/09/2021)
Final Audit Report 2021- 12-06
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City of
Santa Rosa
CERTIFICATION
SANTA ROSA CITY COUNCIL
ORDINANCE NO. ORD- 2021- 012
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SONOMA ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA ROSA )
I, STEPHANIE A. WILLIAMS, City Clerk of the City of Santa Rosa, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing ordinance, published and posted in compliance with State law GovernmentCode40806 and Santa Rosa City CharterSection8, was duly introduced on October 26, 2021, by the City Council of Santa Rosa at a regular meeting of said Council, and adopted on November 9, 2021, regular meeting by said Council on said date.
SAAJA
Steph nie A. Williams, City Clerk
City of Santa Rosa, California ~ —