AGENDA
SOLVANG CITY COUNCIL
MONDAY NOVEMBER 25, 2024
5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
City Council: 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, Ca 93463
Mark Infanti, Mayor Virtual & in Council Chamber
David Brown Mayor pro tem, District 3
Elizabeth Orona District 4
Robert Clarke at-large
Claudia Orona at-large
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5:30 PM SPECIAL CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
0BAGENDA AND SUPPORTING MATERIALS – Available for viewing 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. at City Hall, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, and on the City’s website https://www.cityofsolvang.com/agendacenter. Additional writings distributed to a majority of the City Council after the posting of the agenda will be made available at City Hall and on the City’s website.
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Virtual speakers will follow.
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1 1. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ONLY
This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to comment on Closed Session Items. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes and may speak only once.
2. RECESS TO CLOSED SESSION
a. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION – Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Gov. Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) One potential case
RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION
3. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ACTIONS
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS
None
2. PRESENTATIONS
None
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON- AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS This section is intended to provide members of the public with the opportunity to address the Council on items not on the Agenda and on Consent. This section is limited to 30 minutes. Each speaker will be afforded three minutes and may speak only once. State law does not allow the Council to discuss or act on issues not on the agenda, except to briefly respond or ask Staff to follow up on such items.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
Informational Report
5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT,
COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Reports of meetings attended, contributions made or received, and Comments and requests from City Council Members.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
Consent is designed for routine; administrative city matters and is approved by roll call vote with one motion.
These items are discussed only at the request of council members. Members of the public were afforded an opportunity to speak on Consent items during the Public Communications portion of this agenda. a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented.
b. Approve City Council Minutes: November 12, 2024 (pending) c. Receive and File SBC Sheriff Statistics Report
d. Approve Residential Disconnect Water Policy and Adjustment to Water Charges Due to a Leak procedures.
e. Receive and File VisitSYV 1st Quarter Report 2024
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f. Approve Amendment 1 to the Agreement with California Consulting for Grant research & writing services for the additional amount of $55,200, for a total contract amount not to exceed $108,600, and to extend the term to December 31, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
a. Public Hearing to Consider:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1272 adopting an Addendum to the FEIR Solvang Comprehensive General Plan Update and Rezoning (SCH#2023060448) analyzing the following actions; and
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1273 Amending the General Plan Land Use Map and Land Use Element for consistency with the Zoning Regulations; and
3. Introduce for 1st Reading, by title only, Ordinance No. 24-376 rezoning APN 137-290-013, 012, 022, 024, 029, and 137-310-001 from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS) and Amend the official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to reflect the same.
4. Introduce for 1st reading, by Title Only, Ordinance No. 24-377 Creating the Village Design District Overlay Zone (DD-1);Rezoning the Tourist Commercial (TRC) Zone to Village Mixeduse (VMU); Rezoning the Institutional (I) Zone to Public/Institutional (PI); Rezoning APN 139- 300-001 (Creekside Open space) from Recreational (REC) to Open space (OS); Rezoning APN 139-181-014 (Solvang Park) from Recreational (REC) to Parks (P); Rezoning APN 139- 181-061 (parking lot across from Solvang Park), APN 139-173-018 (parking lot between Mission Street and Copenhagen Drive), APN 139-174-040 and APN 139-174-042 (Oak Street parking lot), and APN 139-191-008 (annex building) from Tourist Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institutional (PI); and Amending the official Zoning Map and Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Solvang Municipal Code to reflect the same.
5. Introduce for 1st reading, by Title Only, Ordinance No.24-378 of the City Council of the City of Solvang California Repealing and Replacing Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) of the Solvang Municipal Code and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang.
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS:
a. Discussion and Possible Action to Increase the Public Works Director Salary and Authorize any necessary Budget Adjustments.
9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS
10. ADJOURNMENT
AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk for the City of Solvang, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the foregoing revised notice was posted at the City of Solvang City Hall bulletin board at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA and on the City of Solvang website not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting, per Government Code 54954.2.
Dated this 20th day of November 2024.
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9-Dec Zoning Ordinance to implement GP 2nd reading Consent Planning Saberdome dba Lanspeed IT Services Amendment Consent Administration Contract Renewals Consent All Departments
Approve 2025 City Council Calendar Consent City Clerk
Reso Reciting Facts of General Election Consent City Clerk Adopt TOT Ordinance Consent Administration
Appointment of a Mayor pro tem Discussion City Clerk
Seating Arrangement of Council members Discussion City Clerk Council selection of representatives to Outside Agencies Discussion City Clerk 13-Jan Brown Act, Public Records Act, Levine Act Training Presentation City Attorney Council selection of Councilmember District 3 representative Discussion City Clerk Council selection of representatives to Advisory Bodies Discussion City Clerk 27-Jan Short Term Vacation Rental update Discussion Finance/Planning Fee Schedule Review Discussion Finance
Investment Policy Annual Review Discussion Finance
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Discussion Finance Future Meetings RFQ Interim Financing WWTP Administration Discussion Finance Storm drain modification Discussion Public Works
Compensation & Class Study Update Discussion Administration Outdoor dining ordinance Public Hearing Planning
Modify City Code Title 9, Chapter 3, 9-3D-3 Water
Conservation
Public Hearing Utilities
Calpers Debt Reduction Plan Discussion City Manager
Meeting Date Agenda Item Agenda Dept
Fire abatement and brush removal program Discussion City Manager Guidebook for development standards Discussion Planning DRC Role & Processing Procedures Discussion Planning
On-street Parking Restrictions Policy Direction Discussion Public Works Agenda Item Agenda Dept
January Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Discussion Finance January (odd
years)
Brown Act, Public Records Act, Levine Act Training Presentation City Attorney January (odd
years)
Appointment to Boards, Commissions, Committees Discussion City Clerk January Fee Schedule Review Discussion Finance
January Investment Policy Annual Review Discussion Finance February (even
years)
Budget to Actual Discussion Finance
February Measure A 5-Year Local Program of Projects Public Hearing Public Works February Mid-Year Budget Adjustments Finance
February (even
years)
Council Budget Goal Setting Public Workshop City Manager March Housing General Plan Annual Report Discussion Planning March SB1 RMRA project List Public Hearing Public Works March Solvang Mesa LLMD Annual Assessment Public Hearing Public Works March FTA 5311 Grant Agreement Consent Public Works
March TDA Grant Funding Consent Public Works
May (even years) Ordinance 1st Reading & Adoption Conflict of Interest Public Hearing City Attorney May Grant Funding Applications review Discussion Finance Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Financial Reports Consent Finance Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Marketing Update Presentation Parks & Rec Oct/Jan/April/July Quarterly Public Records Requests Report Consent City Clerk June Preliminary Budget Discussion Finance
June Two-Year Financial Plan Development or Supplemental Budget adoption
Discussion Finance
June Capital Improvement Program Discussion FIN/Public Works June/July Amend Appropriation Limit (GANN) Public Hearing November Stormwater Management Program Annual Report Consent Public Works December AB 1600 Report Discussion Public Works
December City Council Reorganization - Appointment of Mayor pro tem Discussion City Clerk December (even
years)
City Council Reorganization Council selection of
representatives to Committees and Agencies
Discussion City Clerk
Council Requested Agenda Items
Annual Reports
CITY COUNCIL ADVANCE CALENDAR
4 Regular Meeting – 6:30 PM
6:30 PM REGULAR MEETING
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Infanti called the Regular meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, California.
ROLL CALL
Present: Mayor Mark Infanti, Mayor pro tem David Brown, Councilmembers Robert Clarke, and Claudia Orona
Absent: Councilmember Elizabeth Orona
Staff: City Manager Randy Murphy, City Attorney Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Clerk Annamarie Porter, Public Works Director/City Engineer Rodger Olds, Planning Manager Rafael Castillo
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Jamie Baker led in the Pledge of Allegiance.
1. PROCLAMATIONS, COMMENDATIONS AND CEREMONIAL ITEMS - None
2. PRESENTATIONS
a. FEMA Map Update
Santa Barbara County Flood District Engineering Manager Matthew Griffin presented details of the Preliminary Special Flood Hazard Area Maps (SFHA) and responded to questions from Council.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Olds commented on the interactive maps.
3. PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS – NON-AGENDA AND CONSENT ITEMS Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Steve Martin
David Goldstein, Friends of the Library, Santa Ynez Valley Dennis Beebe
Al Cortese
There were no other public communications on Non-Agenda and Consent Items.
4. CITY MANAGER REPORT AND ADVANCE CALENDAR
City Manager Murphy presented his report; announced the City is accepting applications for the Tourism Marketing and Advisory Committee; addressed upcoming increases in gas prices; commented
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5 on the use of well water for another week and reported State water will be turned back on next week and spoke about SBCAG asking for public input on unmet transit needs.
Discussion followed regarding applications for the Planning Commission and DRC.
5. GC SECTION 53232.3(d) (aka AB 1234) and GC SECTION 84308 (aka SB 1439) REPORT OUT,
COUNCIL COMMENTS, REQUESTS
Mayor pro tem Brown thanked Public Works for power washing; commented on the election process; congratulated those who were reelected and thanked the Parks and Recreation team for the Veterans program.
Councilmember Claudia Orona reported attending the recent Cal Cities Conference.
Councilmember Clarke commented on the middle class taking a beating in the State; spoke about increased gas prices and mentioned the Veterans program.
Mayor Infanti commented favorably on the Veterans program and announced a prescribed burn in Lompoc.
6. CONSENT ITEMS
a. Approve Order of Agenda as Presented
b. Approve City Council Minutes: October 28, 2024
c. Approve Response to 2024 County Grand Jury Report and Authorize the City Manager to execute on behalf of the City
d. Receive and File the FY 2023-2024 Stormwater Management Program (SWMP) Annual Report Motion by Councilmember Claudia Orona to approve Consent Items as presented, seconded by Councilmember Clarke and carried. 4-0 Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, absent.
7. PUBLIC HEARINGS - None
8. DISCUSSION ITEMS
a. Discussion and possible Action to Approve RATPDev Request for a Contract Amendment to include Rate Structure Modifications and Rate Increases to Operate the Santa Ynez Valley Transit Services
Public Works Director/City Engineer Olds narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the item.
Discussion followed regarding costs, ridership, the original RFP, other considerations, the evaluation and selection process and funding for electric vehicles and chargers.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments for this item.
Dominic Perez, General Manager, Santa Ynez Transit
There were no other public comments on this item.
Discussion followed regarding no need to modify the budget and no changes in pricing for the riders. 6 Motion by Mayor Infanti to approve Consent Items as presented, seconded by Mayor pro tem Brown and carried, 4-0. Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, absent. b. Discussion and Possible Action to Provide Staff Direction regarding Updates to Solvang Sign Ordinances
Planning Manager Castillo narrated a PowerPoint presentation with details of the report.
Discussion followed regarding the definition of “awnings”, construction signs, vacant for/sale/rent signs, requirements sign permits, timeline for approving a sign, application fees, instances where the ordinance is in conflict with itself, the need to schedule a workshop to review details of the ordinance changes, land-use clearance, the need for standards, clearly defining “preferred Danish style”, existing regulations and bench signs.
City Attorney O’Sullivan reported the last section is the flag ordinance and it was recently updated in a manner that was similar to what Planning Manager Castillo described, which was setting standards that can be approved at the staff level and if a sign does not meet those standards or requires an exemption, it goes to the DRC for review.
Discussion continued regarding the meaning of “a cloud of words”, the inability to regulate colors and understanding Solvang’s brand.
Mayor Infanti invited public comments.
Aaron Petersen
There were no other public comments on this item.
Planning Manager Castillo mentioned a workshop and felt it would be best hosted by the DRC.
Council provided direction to move forward scheduling a workshop to review the sign ordinance and hosted by the DRC.
Discussion followed regarding the need to develop standards that can be approved at a staff level and forwarded to the DRC for consideration of exemption, including the Planning Commission in the workshop.
c. Discussion and possible action to provide staff direction regarding fulfillment of a potential District 3 City Council vacancy
City Manager Murphy discussed the final results of the recent election; announced District 3 Councilmember Brown will become the new Mayor which will result in a vacancy in District 3 and discussed the process including the option for a special election or an appointment.
City Attorney O’Sullivan explained the special election would not be held until November 2025.
Discussion followed regarding moving forward with an appointment, the need for candidates to meet minimum requirements, opening the application period, timing, making the application available online.
There were no public comments on this item.
Motion by Mayor Infanti, to use an appointment process to fill the vacancy occurring in District 3 upon certification of the election. Councilmember Clarke seconded the motion, which carried 3-1, Councilmember Clarke, opposed, Councilmember Elizabeth Orona, absent.
9. COUNCIL CLOSING COMMENTS - None
7 10. ADJOURNMENT – 8:40 PM.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM.
Respectfully submitted:
Annamarie Porter, CMC
City Clerk
8 City of Solvang Recap
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
CRIMINAL HOMICIDE 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD FORCIBLE RAPE 2024 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
FORCIBLE RAPE 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
FORCIBLE RAPE 2022 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
FORCIBLE RAPE 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ROBBERY 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ROBBERY 2023 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
ROBBERY 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ROBBERY 2021 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 2
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ALL ASSAULTS 2024 0 2 1 4 1 1 1 2 3 2 0 0 17 17
ALL ASSAULTS 2023 4 1 5 2 10 2 3 0 1 2 3 2 35 30
ALL ASSAULTS 2022 1 1 4 1 2 2 4 2 3 1 4 3 28 21
ALL ASSAULTS 2021 1 3 3 1 1 2 4 4 2 3 2 0 26 24
BURGLARY Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD BURGLARY TOTAL 2024 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 7 7
BURGLARY TOTAL 2023 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 5 4
BURGLARY TOTAL 2022 3 2 1 0 1 0 4 0 0 0 1 1 13 11
BURGLARY TOTAL 2021 0 0 0 3 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 7 7
RESIDENTIAL 2024 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2 2
RESIDENTIAL 2023 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 1
RESIDENTIAL 2022 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
RESIDENTIAL 2021 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
COMMERCIAL 2024 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
COMMERCIAL 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 2
COMMERCIAL 2022 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 8 7
COMMERCIAL 2021 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 3
INSTITUTIONAL 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 1
INSTITUTIONAL 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INSTITUTIONAL 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
INSTITUTIONAL 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
ALL OTHERS 2024 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1
ALL OTHERS 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
ALL OTHERS 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0
ALL OTHERS 2021 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
THEFTS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD THEFTS 2024 3 3 2 2 1 2 4 2 3 7 0 0 29 29
THEFTS 2023 4 3 3 3 4 3 5 2 0 3 1 3 34 30
THEFTS 2022 2 2 10 5 0 2 2 3 4 4 4 3 41 34
THEFTS 2021 3 6 7 10 6 5 6 7 2 8 1 3 64 60
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9 City of Solvang Recap
PROPERTY VALUE Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD STOLEN 2024 13,714$ 2,188$ 1,038$ 2,351$ 3,175$ $ 330 23,454$ 55,342$ 5,446$ 29,500$ -$ -$ $ 136,538 136,538$ STOLEN 2023 $ 100 $ 98 5,300$ 7,155$ 28,838$ $ 16 13,852$ 12,982$ 2,864$ 1,135$ 15,980$ $ 766 $ 89,086 72,340$ STOLEN 2022 16,990$ 3,761$ 8,685$ 54,742$ 12,470$ 1,200$ 14,442$ 22,580$ 42,087$ 21,155$ 11,538$ 7,777$ $ 217,427 $ 198,112 STOLEN 2021 1,174$ $ 567 7,070$ 20,853$ 69,420$ 36,364$ 42,701$ 14,990$ $ 650 7,994$ 4,105$ $ 319 $ 206,207 201,783$ RECOVERED 2024 -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 675 -$ 8,010$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 8,685 8,685$ RECOVERED 2023 -$ $ 87 $ 150 -$ 1,300$ $ 11 -$ 9,000$ -$ $ 280 -$ -$ $ 10,828 10,828$ RECOVERED 2022 -$ -$ -$ -$ 6,000$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ $ 6,000 6,000$ RECOVERED 2021 -$ -$ -$ -$ -$ 5,000$ -$ $ 220 -$ 1,152$ -$ 9$ $ 6,381 6,372$ Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD VEHICLE THEFT 2024 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 4
VEHICLE THEFT 2023 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
VEHICLE THEFT 2022 1 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 6 6
VEHICLE THEFT 2021 0 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 5 4
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD VEHICLES RECOVERED 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 2 2
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 3 3
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2022 0 0 1 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4
VEHICLES RECOVERED 2021 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
TRAFFIC COLLISIONS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD ACCIDENTS 2024 6 6 1 1 1 3 7 6 4 0 0 0 35 35
ACCIDENTS 2023 2 1 5 1 3 2 3 5 2 4 7 3 38 28
ACCIDENTS 2022 2 1 3 4 3 3 1 3 3 1 4 1 29 24
ACCIDENTS 2021 1 2 2 5 3 4 1 3 2 7 2 2 34 30
INJURY COLLISIONS 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 2 0 0 0 5 5
INJURY COLLISIONS 2023 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 3
INJURY COLLISIONS 2022 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
INJURY COLLISIONS 2021 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 5
PERSONS INJURED 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 4 0 0 0 8 8
PERSONS INJURED 2023 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 1 4 3
PERSONS INJURED 2022 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2
PERSONS INJURED 2021 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 5 5
FATAL COLLISONS 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FATAL COLLISONS 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
FATAL COLLISONS 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2024 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2022 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
TRAFFIC DEATHS 2021 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CITATIONS 2024 2 1 4 7 8 13 3 4 5 3 0 0 50 50
CITATIONS 2023 7 4 8 6 5 1 12 2 4 5 5 6 65 54
CITATIONS 2022 0 2 2 9 5 11 1 10 3 6 6 6 61 49
CITATIONS 2021 4 2 12 3 5 0 27 11 12 16 15 6 113 92
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10 City of Solvang Recap
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD DUI ARRESTS 2024 4 5 5 3 2 2 0 5 2 0 0 0 28 28
DUI ARRESTS 2023 4 0 1 1 3 1 8 2 2 2 4 2 30 24
DUI ARRESTS 2022 1 1 1 2 5 3 2 1 4 0 2 2 24 20
DUI ARRESTS 2021 1 3 0 1 2 2 2 2 1 1 4 3 22 15
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD TOWED VEHICLES 2024 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
TOWED VEHICLES 2023 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1
TOWED VEHICLES 2022 0 0 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 4 4
TOWED VEHICLES 2021 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 2 1 1 7 5
ARRESTS Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD FELONY 2024 1 5 1 6 1 1 0 5 3 5 0 0 28 28
FELONY 2023 2 2 2 2 7 2 3 0 0 3 1 2 26 23
FELONY 2022 2 4 4 2 5 0 1 3 1 5 3 2 32 27
FELONY 2021 1 4 4 3 6 0 6 6 3 4 8 1 46 37
MISDEMEANOR 2024 6 11 10 15 13 13 9 17 16 9 0 0 119 119 MISDEMEANOR 2023 13 8 6 6 14 8 18 5 7 13 7 7 112 98
MISDEMEANOR 2022 9 11 7 9 11 8 6 5 9 5 8 9 97 80
MISDEMEANOR 2021 13 7 7 15 14 13 18 16 13 5 18 5 144 121 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CALLS FOR SERVICE 2024 313 301 258 397 374 447 455 355 378 369 0 0 3,647 3,647 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2023 280 294 338 358 398 333 428 334 282 350 302 373 4,070 3,395 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2022 332 309 353 351 419 437 388 393 404 413 391 356 4,546 3,799 CALLS FOR SERVICE 2021 290 337 395 400 401 430 553 452 413 433 428 353 4,885 4,104 REPORTS TAKEN 2024 30 39 35 42 37 42 40 41 42 40 0 0 388 388 REPORTS TAKEN 2023 45 34 41 32 58 32 42 33 29 39 35 30 450 385 REPORTS TAKEN 2022 40 41 47 47 56 37 37 44 46 31 50 32 508 426 REPORTS TAKEN 2021 45 39 41 57 55 45 47 60 46 51 56 27 569 486 Transient/Homeless Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD CALLS FOR SERVICE 2024 16 10 7 14 10 10 14 12 15 14 0 0 122 122 REPORTS TAKEN 6 4 2 4 3 3 2 4 3 1 0 0 32 32
ARRESTS MADE 2 2 2 4 3 1 1 2 3 0 0 0 20 20
CALLS FOR SERVICE 2023 11 8 4 3 17 12 16 4 6 11 7 12 111 92 REPORTS TAKEN 3 3 0 2 13 2 6 0 3 7 3 3 45 39
ARRESTS MADE 0 3 0 1 9 1 4 0 2 4 3 2 29 24
Detective Tracking Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Totals YTD 2024 New Cases Forwarded to
Investigations 10 10 17 13 7 13 13 11 8 17 0 0 119 119
2024 Cases Suspended 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2024 Cases Assigned 0 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 3
2024 Cases Closed by Arrest 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2024 Cases Closed by Other 10 1 17 13 6 13 12 10 9 16 0 0 107 107 2024 Submitted for Complaint 0 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 2024 Current Active Cases 2 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 2 2 0 0
2023 New Cases Forwarded to
Investigations 8 20 9 10 14 11 9 10 10 11 8 6 126 112
2023 Cases Suspended 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 Cases Assigned 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 4 3
2023 Cases Closed by Arrest 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0 4 4 2023 Cases Closed by Other 11 22 10 0 13 10 8 9 9 9 7 6 114 101 2023 Submitted for Complaint 0 0 0 10 0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 13 13 2023 Current Active Cases 4 4 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2
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11 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.d
Meeting Date: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Approve the Revised Residential Water Disconnection Policy and Procedure for Adjustments to Water Charges Due to a Leak PREPARED BY: Wendy Berry, Administrative Services Director DISCUSSION:
On July 22, 2024, City Council approved the Residential Water Disconnection Policy.
Section 5 of the adopted policy states “The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, may grant the appeal and adjust or rescind the delinquent rate, charge, or fee when the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, determines, based on the available information and materials submitted in support of the appeal, that one or more of the following circumstances has occurred: A leak occurring on the customer’s side of the water service connection caused a significant increase in water consumption over the customer’s ‘regular usage’ and the leak has been remedied. An adjustment for a leak will only be processed if the adjustment is greater than $100.” If the leak has been remedied and proof was submitted to the City, the customer can appeal the bill and request an adjustment. The water customer is responsible for paying for all water that runs through their meter. If an adjustment is granted, the customer will be billed at the lowest residential tier for all usage and will be credited with the difference from the higher tier.
The current policy and procedures state that an adjustment can’t be made if the adjustment is less than $100. Prior to the adoption of the new policy there was not a minimum. The $100 minimum is what other agencies have adopted.
Staff requests that Council remove the requirement of the minimum $100 from the policy and procedures so staff can adjust any bill that has high usage from a leak with the City Manager’s approval. Currently, there are three bills with adjustments that are just under $100.
ALTERNATIVES:
Leave the Policy as is with a minimum of $100.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Revising the Residential Water Disconnection Policy and leak procedures may result in minor costs, but such costs are expected to be within existing budgetary limits.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Residential Water Disconnection Policy
B. Adjustment to Water Charges Procedures
12 Discontinuation of
Residential Water
Service Policy
Section: Finance
Adopted: November 25, 2024
CA Reviewed
Last Amended: July 22, 2024
CA Reviewed
Pursuant to Solvang Municipal Code Section 9-3C-5, this is the City’s policy on disconnection of residential water service that is in compliance with and implements the Water Shutoff Protection Act (Health and Safety Code Section 116902 et seq) and Public Utilities Code Sections 10010 and 10010.1 Before discontinuing the water service of any residential customer on account of nonpayment of dulyowed water rates, charges, fees, or penalties, the City of Solvang (“City”) will comply with the procedures and requirements of this Policy. This Policy is only applicable to the discontinuance of residential customer accounts based on nonpayment and does not preclude the City from discontinuing service for other unauthorized customer actions.
1. Contact Information. A residential customer may call the following phone number during normal business hours to discuss available options to avoid a service discontinuation: 805-688-5575, x202.
2. Account Delinquency. As provided in the City Code, a water/sewer bill is due and payable upon presentation to the customer. Account balances not collected in full by the 25th day of the month following the month service is rendered may result in discontinuation of service pursuant to this policy and Solvang Municipal Code Section 9-3C-4.
3. Delinquency Period Causing Discontinuation. Subject to the other provisions of this policy, residential water service may be discontinued for nonpayment if a required customer payment has been delinquent for at least sixty (60) days. Water service will not be discontinued on any Saturday, Sunday, legal holiday, or at any time during which the business offices of the City are not open to the public.
4. Procedure for Discontinuing Service for Nonpayment.
a. At least ten (10) business days before discontinuing the customer’s service for nonpayment, and not more than nineteen (19) days from the date the utility bill is mailed, the City will contact the customer by written notice to warn of the impending service discontinuation, make available and explain the terms of this Policy, discuss options to avoid the service discontinuation, and provide other information required by law. The ten (10) day period shall not commence until five (5) days after the mailing of the written notice.
i. The City will make available to its residential customers who are 65 years of age or older, or who are dependent adults as defined in Section 15610.23 of the Welfare & Institutions Code, a third-party notification service, whereby the City will attempt to notify a person designated by the customer to receive notification when the customer’s account is past due and subject to termination. The notification shall include information on what is required to prevent termination of service. The residential customer must make a request for third-party notification on a form provided by the City and must include the written consent of the designated third party. The third-party notification does not obligate the third party to pay the overdue charges, nor shall it prevent or delay termination of service.
13 b. When the City contacts the customer by written notice, the written notice will be mailed to the customer of the residence to which the residential service is provided. If the customer’s address is not the address of the property to which residential service is provided, the notice will also be sent to the address of the property to which residential service is provided, addressed to “Occupant.” The written notice will contain the following information:
i. The customer’s name and address;
ii. The delinquent amount;
iii. The date by which payment or arrangement for payment is required in order to avoid service discontinuation;
iv. The process to apply for an extension of time to pay the delinquent rates, charges, or fees;
v. The procedure to petition for bill review and appeal; and vi. The procedure by which the customer may request a deferred, reduced, or alternative payment schedule, including an amortization of the delinquent residential service charges consistent with this Policy. c. The City shall also make a reasonable attempt to contact the customer by telephone at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to any termination of service. When the City contacts the customer by phone, it will offer to provide this Policy in writing. The City will offer to discuss options to avert discontinuation of residential service for nonpayment, including alternative payment schedules, deferred payments, minimum payments, procedures for requesting amortization of the unpaid balance, and petition for bill review and appeal. d. If the City is unable to make contact with the customer or an adult occupying the residence by telephone, and the written notice is returned as undeliverable, the City will place in a conspicuous place at the premises a notice of discontinuation of service and this Policy at least forty-eight (48) hours before discontinuation.
5. Bill Review and Appeal. Any customer in receipt of a notice of impending service discontinuation may appeal the delinquent rates, charges, fees, or penalties giving rise to the discontinuation notice, unless an appeal of the same rates, charges, or fees has previously been received and resolved. The appeal form is available on the City’s website https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/View/5391/Appeal-of-Disputed-Utility-Bill-Formor upon request at Administration & Finance Department. The customer shall file the appeal within five (5) business days of receiving the notice of delinquency by delivering a written notice of appeal that explains the basis for the appeal, including an explanation of any alleged errors in the City’s billing practices, the date of the appealed bill, and the amount of the bill that is being appealed. The appeal will be reviewed, heard, and resolved in accordance with the following procedure:
a. The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, will review the appeal form, all materials submitted in support of the appeal, and any other relevant information and will issue a decision regarding the appeal within ten (10) business days from the date of receipt of the appeal.
b. The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, may grant the appeal and adjust or rescind the delinquent rate, charge, or fee when the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, determines, based on the available information and materials submitted in support of the appeal, that one or more of the following circumstances has occurred:
14 i. The rate, charge, fee, or penalty was erroneously calculated and therefore imposed in error.
ii. A leak occurring on the customer’s side of the water service connection caused a significant increase in water consumption over the customer’s “regular usage” and the leak has been remedied.
1. The customer’s “regular usage” as that term is used herein will be determined by review of the customer’s water bills for the same time period as the appealed bill for the previous five years, or, if the customer does not have a five-year history, by review of water bills for the same time period of an account with equivalent water services and similar billings that has a five-year history.
2. The bill for the billing period during which the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, determines there is a leak shall be adjusted to reflect the lowest applicable consumption charge as determined by the City Manager or City Manager’s designee.
3. An adjustment for a leak will only be processed if the adjustment is greater than one hundred dollars.
4. Within fifteen (15) days of approval of a leak adjustment the customer must sign an acknowledgement of the leak adjustment, provide an invoice and proof of payment demonstrating the leak repair was completed, and pay the adjusted bill. If the customer fails to do so, the leak adjustment will be denied and the customer will be responsible for paying the original water bill in full plus any additional fees and charges assessed through the date of payment.
iii. The City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, finds the meter serving the premises was malfunctioning and over-registering by more than five percent. The bill for the billing period during which the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, determines there is malfunctioning meter shall be adjusted to reflect the average normal usage for that period and to remove any charges attributable to the difference between normal use and the incorrect reading.
c. The City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, will mail the decision to the appellant. d. The customer may appeal an adverse determination by the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee, to the City Council by filing an appeal within ten (10) business days of the date of the decision by the City Manager, or City Manager’s designee. The City Council shall evaluate the appeal under the above criteria or may provide relief pursuant to Solvang Municipal Code Section 9-3A-5.C based on special circumstances.
6. Deferred or Reduced Payments and Alternative Payment Schedules. The City allows customers to defer, reduce, or enter into an amortization or alternative payment schedule for delinquent rates, charges, fees, or penalties, in accordance with the terms of this Section. a. Reductions in delinquent rates, charges, fees, or penalties may be granted only for the reasons listed in Section 5(b) of this Policy.
b. Late fees and penalties may be waived once per calendar year. c. Delinquent rates, charges, or fees may be deferred or amortized using an alternative payment schedule that complies with the following:
15 i. Requests for deferral, amortization, or alternative payment schedules must be made in writing and received by the City no less than two (2) business days before the discontinuation date stated in the notice required by Section 4 of this Policy.
ii. Any payment plan will result in repayment of the delinquent amount within twelve (12) months. Any period of payment deferral shall be no longer than two (2) months and any period of amortization shall be no longer than twelve (12) months, including any deferral period.
iii. If the customer breaches the agreed-upon plan or does not pay his or her current residential service charges, the City may discontinue service no sooner than seven (7) business days after the City posts a final notice of intent to discontinue service in a prominent and conspicuous location at the customer’s property.
Water service for customers with a Needs-Based Exemption who fail to comply with a payment plan shall be discontinued pursuant to Section 8.c. iv. No more than one amortization, deferral, or alternative payment schedule is allowed every twelve (12) months, unless the customer otherwise meets the requirements of Section 7(e) of this policy.
7. Prohibitions on Discontinuation. Water service will not be discontinued for nonpayment under any of the following situations:
a. During any appeal of the City’s decision to discontinue service. b. During the pendency of an investigation by the City of a customer dispute or complaint. c. During any period where the customer is in compliance with a duly authorized alternative payment schedule or a plan for deferred or reduced payment in accordance with Section 6 of this Policy.
d. In situations where a public health or building officer certifies that discontinuation of water service for a multiunit residential structure, mobile home park, or permanent residential structures in a labor camp, as defined in Section 170009 of the Health and Safety Code, would result in a significant threat to the health or safety of the residential occupants or the public.
e. In situations where the customer satisfies all of the following three conditions, as declared in a form provided by the City (the “Need-Based Exemption”):
i. The customer, or the customer’s tenant, submits a certification of a primary care provider that discontinuation of water service will be life threatening to, or pose a serious threat to the health and safety of, a resident of the premises serviced by the delinquent account;
ii. The customer demonstrates that he or she is financially unable to pay for residential water service within the normal billing cycle by declaring in writing that one of the following circumstances applies: a member of the customer’s household is a current recipient of CalWORKs, CalFresh, general assistance, Medi-Cal, Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment Program, or California Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, or the customer declares that his or her household’s annual income is less than 200 percent of the federal poverty level. If one or more of these circumstances is demonstrated, then the customer is considered a “Low-Income Customer”; and
16 iii. The customer is willing to enter into an amortization agreement, alternative payment schedule, or a plan for deferred or reduced payment for all delinquent charges in accordance with Section 6 of this Policy.
8. Special Considerations for Need-Based Exemptions.
a. For a customer that qualifies for the Need-Based Exemption, the City may provide one or more of the following options for repayment of the delinquent rate, charge, or fee: (i) amortization of the unpaid balance; (ii) participation in an alternative payment schedule; or (iii) temporary deferral of payment for no longer than two (2) months. The City may consider the customer’s preferred payment option, but the determination of the payment option shall be in the sole discretion of the City.
b. The terms of the payment option will be in accordance with Section 6 of this Policy and are expected to result in repayment within twelve (12) months, (including any deferral period) unless additional time is required and granted by the City Manager to avoid undue hardship.
c. If the customer with a Needs-Based Exemption fails to comply with the terms of the payment option for sixty (60) days or more or does not pay his or her current residential service charges for sixty (60) days or more while under one of the above payment options, the City may discontinue service no sooner than seven (7) business days after the City posts a final notice of intent to discontinue service in a prominent and conspicuous location at the customer’s property.
9. Landlord-Tenant Relationships. The provisions of this Section apply where the City furnishes service through a master meter, or furnishes individually metered residential service to residential occupants of a detached single-family dwelling, a multiunit residential structure, mobile home park, or permanent residential structure in a labor camp as defined in California Health & Safety Code Section 17008, and the owner, manager, or operator of the dwelling, structure, or park is the customer of record. In addition to providing notice to the property owner consistent with Section 4 of this Policy, the City will implement the following measures:
a. At least ten (10) days before discontinuing service for individually metered residential service and at least fifteen (15) days before discontinuing master metered residential service, the City will make a good faith effort to inform the residential occupants in writing that the dwelling unit’s account is delinquent and that service will be terminated. b. For a multiunit residential structure, mobile home park, or permanent residential structures in a labor camp, as defined in California Health & Safety Code Section 17008 serviced through a master meter, if it is not reasonable or practicable to post the notice on the door of each residential unit, the City will post two copies of the notice in each accessible common area and at each point of access to the structure or structures. c. The written notice will inform the occupants that they may become a customer of record and accept bills for the unit’s water service and that the occupants will not be held responsible for delinquent amounts owed by the existing customer of record. The notice will also specify what the residential occupants must do to prevent the termination of service or restore service; the estimated monthly cost of service; the title, address, and telephone number of a representative of the City who can assist the residential occupants in continuing service; and the address and telephone number of a qualified legal services project, as defined in Section 6213 of the Business & Professions Code, recommended by the local county bar association.
d. The City is not required to make service available to the residential occupants unless each residential occupant agrees to the terms and conditions of service and meets the requirements of applicable law and the City’s rules. However, if one or more of the 17 residential occupants are willing and able to assume responsibility for the subsequent charges to the account to the satisfaction of the City, or if there is a physical means legally available to the City of selectively terminating service to those residential occupants who have not met the requirements of the City’s rules, the City shall make service available to those residential occupants who have met those requirements. e. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the dwelling unit is a detached single-family dwelling unit, then the City will: (i) give notice to the occupant of service discontinuation at least seven (7) days before the proposed discontinuation; and (ii) require the occupant to verify that the delinquent account customer was the landlord, manager, or agent of the dwelling unit. Verification may include a lease or rental agreement, rent receipts, or other government document.
10. Restoring Service. Upon discontinuation, the City will provide customers information regarding the procedures for restoring service to customers once their service is discontinued, including the payment of applicable fees pursuant to SMC Section 9-3C-5. For Low-Income Customers, the City shall impose reconnection fees for reconnection during normal operating hours and nonoperational hours as set forth in the City’s Fees Schedule, but not to exceed the actual cost of reconnection, and shall waive interest charges on delinquent bills once every twelve (12) months.
11. Reporting. The City will report the number of annual discontinuations of residential service for nonpayment on the City’s website and to the State Water Resources Control Board.
12. Language. Consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 116922, this Policy and all written notices required under this Policy will be provided in English, Spanish, Chinese, Tagalog, Vietnamese, and Korean.
The City of Solvang’s Discontinuation of Residential Water Service Policy may be obtained at the City Office located at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93463, during normal business hours; or viewed at the City’s website: https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/View/5393/Solvang-Discontinuation-ofResidential-Water-Service-. 18 19
CITY OF SOLVANG
ADJUSTMENT TO WATER CHARGES DUE TO A LEAK
PROCEDURES
Under the City’s Residential Water Discontinuation Policy, residential customercustomers may appeal a utility bill in the grounds that there was a leak on the customerscustomers’ site. Please see the Residential Water Discontinuation Policy and the Appeal of Disputed Utility Bill Form for information on how to file an appeal.
The City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee reviews the appeal and may grant the appeal on the grounds that there is a leak if the City Manager, or the City Manager’s designee, determines based on the available information and materials submitted in support of the appeal that:
• The leak occurred on the customer’s side of the water service connection • The leak caused a significant increase in water consumption over the customers “regular usage”. Regular usage shall be determined by a review of the customerscustomer’s usage during that same time period for the previous five years. • The leak has been remedied.
If the appeal is granted, the customer’s bill shall be adjusted to reflect the lowest applicable consumption charge for the water consumed.
An adjustment to the customer’s bill to account for the leak shall only be processed if:
• The adjustment is greater than $100, and
• Within 15 days of the approval of the appeal on the grounds of a leak, the customer:
o Provides a signed a leak adjustment acknowledgement form; o Provides an invoice and proof of payment demonstrating the leak repair was completed; and
o Pays the adjusted bill.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who is responsible for water leaks?
From the meter box to the street is the City’s responsibility. From the meter box to the house is the owner’s responsibility. If the leak is in the meter box, the Water Division will inspect to determine if it’s the owner’s or the City’s responsibility.
If the City Manager grants my appeal because there was a leak, what kind of discount will I get? The amount of your discount is taking all the billed consumed units and adjusting all the units at lowest non penalty consumption charge. The difference of that rate to what was billed becomes your discount.
I didn’t use this water. Why am I still being charged for it even though I was approved for the discount?
The rules of the program state we must bill for all the water that passed through the meter, whether it was lost as a result of a leak or otherwise.
20 My normal bill is usually around “x” dollars. Will you consider this when calculating my discount?
Your regular usage is considered to determine whether a leak caused a significant increase in water consumption over your regular water usage. The typical amount of your bill will not be considered in calculating the adjustment. You will still be responsible for paying for all the water usage, but you will do so at the lowest possible adjusted rate.
Will my sewer and meter charges be affected if I am approved for a discount? No, a discounted rate on the sewer or meter charges will not be applied.
I am filling out the appeal form, but my bill is due shortly. What should I do? We always recommend that you pay your bill in full and if your application is approved, your discount will appear as a credit on future billings. If you cannot afford to pay the entire bill when it’s due, contact the Utility Billing Clerk immediately to request a payment arrangement at (805)688-5575 x202. Any account with an unpaid balance is subject to a 10% late fee. If your account is on autopay, the full bill will be deducted from your account on your due date unless you remove the autopay option from your online account.
If approved, how many billings will be adjusted?
We will only adjust the bill for the billing period during which the City Manager or City Manager’s designee determines a leak adjustment is warranted.
21 LEAK ADJUSTMENT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
CUSTOMER NAME: _________________________________________ SERVICE ADDRESS: _________________________________________ ACCOUNT #: _________________________________________
TELEPHONE #: _________________________________________
EMAIL: _________________________________________
Billing date(s) for which you are applying for: (dates of water bill) From: ___________________________To: _______________________ Approximate date of the incident: ______________________________________ Date Utility Bill Appeal Granted: _______________________________________ Date(s) repairs were made: __________________________________________ Important!
Before signing this application, please read the following:
1) This Leak Adjustment Acknowledgement Form, and supported documentation demonstrating the leak was repaired, and payment of the adjustment bill must be received within 15 days of the granting of a water utility bill appeal on grounds that there was a leak. 2) Attach copies of invoices, receipts for labor and materials detailing permanent repairs have been made and or a police report documenting water theft. Plumber’s invoices must be date stamped.
Please return this form in person, by email, or mail to:
[email protected]
City of Solvang, Utility Billing
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93463
I hereby acknowledge that my water bill is has been adjusted to reflect the incidence of a leak and that, consistent with the conditions of such adjustment, I have caused the leak to be remedied and hereby provide documentation of such repair, and that I have paid the adjusted bill in full.
Customer Signature: ____________________________________________ Date: __________________
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1st Quarter 2024 Report of the Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association (dba Visit the Santa Ynez Valley) – Submitted 11/18/24
VisitSYV is reporting activity since the 2023 Annual Report. This report is submitted to the City of Solvang, the City of Buellton and the Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the fulfillment of the provisions of the SYVTBID.
Financial
Beginning balance on January 1st, 2024: $611,990
Q1 Income
TBID Funding received 1/1/24 through 3/31/24: $278,406
Membership income: $4,250
IPW Reimbursement: $4,098
Misc income: $2,018
Total Income received 1st quarter: $288,772
Expenses
Advertising/Marketing: $156,897
Special Projects and Promotions: $57,297
Travel & Conventions: $45,941
Personnel Costs: $76,055
Contract Services: $6,908
Facilities/Equipment: $2,410
Operations: $4,160
Other Types of Expenses: $579
Total Expenses 1
st Quarter: $350,247
Ending Balance as of March 31, 2024: $549,931
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Membership
We receive TBID funding from 37 lodging properties and currently have 226 total members, including those that pay a basic membership fee of $250, a nonprofit fee of $125, and trade members where services are traded for membership such as wine, catering, photography.
Marketing (January 1, 2024 – March 31, 2024)
Santa Ynez Valley Marketing Campaign
DVA Advertising & PR Agency remains contracted as our advertising and public relations agency of record.
VisitSYV supplements the annual campaign with additional programs. First quarter marketing results are detailed below.
Creative & Targeting
Visit SYV continued the Perfectly campaign in 2024. It continues to share space with content-forward Facebook and native ads. The new Perfectly campaign centers around the idea that everyone’s idea of the perfect getaway isn’t the same. Some people are happy to sip a glass of pinot by the pool while others would rather put down some miles on the nearest hiking trail. Sometimes both. But when you spend time in the Santa Ynez Valley, you’re sure to find your perfect escape. The perfect getaway does exist, and it’s Perfectly SYV.
In Q1, we targeted both drive markets (Greater Los Angeles, Greater Bay Area, Inland California), and direct flight to SBA markets.
Public Relations
Editorial value for Q1 ended up at $1.1 million. PR efforts for Q1 focused on proactive outreach and media visit coordination, press releases and content submissions. • Total number of stories mentioning the Santa Ynez Valley in Q1: 225 • Total circulation of editorial coverage for Q1 = 2.35b • Total value of public relations media coverage for Q1 = $1.1m *PR value is calculated by multiplying the advertising rate times the size of the story, and then doubling that number to reflect the added value of editorial coverage 24 3 | P a g e
Q1 Press Releases & Content:
• Midweek Membership Club & SYV Restaurant Weeks Press Release – Distributed Jan. 2 • Sideways 20th Anniversary Press Release – Distributed Feb. 29 • What’s New Press Release – Distributed early April (drafted in March) • IMM Travel Media Summit – Media invitations for attendance & meetings • Sunset Travel Awards Entries – Submitted late March & early April Q1 Media Visits:
• Ana Sandee, Colorful Foodie – Jan. 9-12
• Lauren Mowery & Paul Caputo, Forbes – Jan. 18-21
• Jennifer Simonson, Wine Enthusiast – Feb. 27-29
• Andy Manz, Boulder Lifestyle – March 12-15
• Kristen Schott, Philadelphia Magazine – March 17-20
Notable Q1 Media Coverage:
• Sunset – 20 Wine Country Hotspots to Visit Now
• USA Today – ‘Sideways’ Is A Good Start For A Santa Ynez Valley Road Trip • AFAR – The Most Charming Small Town in Every State
• Travel + Leisure – The Most Underrated Destinations in California • Islands – The Most Underrated Wine Region You’ll Find in California • Wine Enthusiast – The Best Wineries (and more) To Visit in SYV Right Now • Hotels Above Par – Where to Find California’s Most Underrated Vineyards Digital Key Takeaways
• Overall Q1 web traffic is up 16.8% year-over-year.
• Overall clicks to book for the quarter were up 4%, and they rebounded back from a February decline. • Campaign to date, Adara has reported 3,942 unique visitors at a ROAS of 9.2x, which has been climbing steadily.
• The Midweek Membership campaign drove more than 3x as many booking searches as last year.
Google Search
*Search is still outperforming Travel & Hospitality performance benchmarks from Wordstream. *CPC is 42% lower than last year.
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*CTR climbed to 4.03% in March.
Benchmark CTR: 4.68%
Benchmark CPC: $1.53
Impressions: 364,621
Clicks: 13,245
CTR: 3.63%
CPC: $0.67
Paid Facebook - Out-of-state
*CPC is 35.6% stronger than Q1 2023, and CTR is up 13.3%. A wider variety of asset types has helped improve these numbers.
Impressions: 692,730
Link Clicks: 14,531
CTR: 2.10%
CPC: $0.42
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Paid Facebook - In-state
*CPC is 44.2% stronger than last year for in-state. CTR is up 10.3%.
Impressions: 414,900
Link Clicks: 11,333
CTR: 2.73%
CPC: $0.28
Paid Facebook - Retargeting
*Retargeting CPC is down from $1.77 last year.
Impressions: 244,967
Link Clicks: 4,024
CTR: 1.64%
CPC: $0.75
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Programmatic - Native Display
*StackAdapt does see a higher CPC, but it has the strongest CPM and reaches the most people out of any of our channels, thus is a great brand awareness tool.
Impressions: 1,517,362
Link Clicks: 3,124
CTR: 0.21%
CPC: $2.78
CPM: $5.72
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Programmatic - Display Retargeting
*CPC dropped from $7.23 in January as this audience grew.
Impressions: 601,814
Link Clicks: 1,033
CTR: 0.17%
CPC: $4.04
CPM: $6.93
Programmatic - CTV
*CTV still beats the cost of YouTube campaigns, which had a cost-per-view of ~$0.05.
Impressions: 654,408
Views: 469,230
Cost per view: $0.02
View Rate: 78.1%
CPM: $15.29
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Programmatic - StackAdapt Attribution/Geo-Conquesting Campaigns *Through a partnership with StackAdapt, Adara, and PlacerIQ, we’re able to report on programmatic advertising attribution.
Report Dates: July 1 to March 31
Media Costs: $58,721
Impressions Served: 9,286,717
Campaign Attribution Visits: 16,644
Campaign Unique Visits: 3,942
In-depth reports available here, which highlight performance by campaign, visits by location, origins market, by state, and demographic visitor insights.
To date, the Return On Ad (ROAS) Spend is 9.2 to 1. Up from 8.4 last month.
Confirmed Flights Booked: 59
Confirmed Hotel Stays: 36
Confirmed Travelers: 3,942
Economic Impact (Combined Destination & Hotel): $537,526 30 9 | P a g e
2024 Santa Ynez Valley Destination Guide
VisitSYV worked with Griffin Publishing to create the 2024 destination guide, with over 95 pages covering the Santa Ynez Valley. 70,000 copies were printed, with distribution taking place via the Solvang Visitors Center, the Buellton Visitors Center, the Santa Barbara Visitors Center, Santa Barbara Airport, and direct mailings to 18,000+ homes in Santa Barbara, the Santa Ynez Valley, Laguna and Newport Beach. The guides are also distributed monthly to our hotels, museums, and popular restaurants and retailers.
Website Key Takeaways
In Q1, VisitSYV.com received 184,618 pageviews from 96,992 visitors. The site has also 5,964 clicks to book for VisitSYV lodging properties. The most popular pages on the site were as follows: (1) Homepage (2) Restaurant Weeks (3) Midweek Membership Club.
*Clicks to book include clicks off the lodging page, Book Direct booking bar searches, and clicks to the Book Direct lodging page from the advertising campaign landing pages.
Clicks to Book
BookDirect Searches: 3,406 booking searches (up 3.6% vs ‘23) Book Your Stay Outbound Clicks: 2,558 booking searches (up 4.5% vs ‘23) Combined: Up 4% vs ‘23
VisitSYV Promotions Santa Ynez Valley Restaurant Weeks (January 21 – February 3, 2024) is an annual VisitSYV promotion. Over the course of 10+ years, the promotion has developed a strong following, with residents and drive market visitors treating the 2-week promotion as a major celebration. The promotion features 3 course menus for $30, $40 and $50 from over two dozen restaurants and two-for-one tastings and bottle discounts at over two dozen wineries.
We provided a full list of participating restaurants and tasting rooms on a branded landing page at DineSYV.com.
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VisitSYV’s Restaurant Weeks advertising campaign reached consumers via paid Facebook, Instagram, and Meta distribution, and printed poster and postcard distribution. Restaurant Weeks presents an opportunity for increased engagement and visitation for our website and acts as a great opportunity to showcase our members and show appreciation. Please see additional stats below.
Paid Facebook - Restaurant Weeks
*This had the strongest CPC and CTR of any campaigns we have run.
Top Of Funnel
Impressions: 168,516
Link Clicks: 5,660
CTR: 3.36%
CPC: $0.09
Retargeting
Impressions: 15,353
Link Clicks: 643
CTR: 4.19%
CPC: $0.10
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The Place to Be Midweek returned for its fourth year as a Q1 promotion. To entice visitors to stay midweek during the shoulder season, our Midweek Membership Club promotion puts a spotlight on the benefits of a midweek trip. This year the offering provided $100 cash for guests to enjoy locally during their midweek stay.
Visitors simply had to book a minimum two-night stay at any one of our Santa Ynez Valley hotels, Sunday through Thursday to receive a $100 cash during check-in. All promotional details, rules, and regulations were featured on a branded landing page on the Visit the Santa Ynez Valley website: www.visitsyv.com/midweek/. 2024 Midweek Promotion Stats
• 63 redemptions
• 150 room nights booked
• $33,852 in room sales
• $178/day average visitor spend
• Total estimated economic impact = $60,552
• 5.4x ROAS
Paid Facebook - Midweek Promotion
*Full Campaign - Dec 28, 2023 - Apr 4, 2024
*448 booking searches happened on the Midweek page (vs 161 last year). 270 were directly from this campaign (vs 85 last year).
Impressions: 670,205
Link Clicks: 9,257
CTR: 1.38%
CPC: $0.32
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@VisitSYV Social Media Stats
• Facebook audience: 20,743 followers (3.1% YOY increase) • Instagram audience: 16,546 followers (14% YOY increase) Verdin Marketing
VisitSYV continues to work with Central Coast-based marketing agency Verdin Marketing on our organic social media. Under VisitSYV’s guidance and marketing pillars, Verdin produces and schedules organic social content utilizing a combination of VisitSYV assets and user generated content.
Onsite Activations
Santa Barbara International Film Festival
VisitSYV was a proud on-screen sponsor at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival, February 7 – 17, 2024. Our full screen ad was played before over 300 screenings during the festival. Our goal was to increase VisitSYV’s presence within Santa Barbara County and inspire the 90,000 festival attendees from around the globe to spend a few days with us here in the SYV.
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Print Advertising
2024 California Visitors Guide & Central Coast Insert
VisitSYV partnered with the California Central Coast Tourism Council for an insert listing and a directory listing in the Official 2024 California Visitors Guide (500,000 copies printed). Distribution takes place via newsstand copies, Visit California and Sunset events, direct mailings to qualified consumers, and targeted distribution via auto clubs, rental car agencies, visitor centers, and more. The co-op partnership allowed for both a featured listing in the insert, and a featured listing in the guide’s directory, doubling VisitSYV’s coverage within the guide.
Tradeshows
IMM – A TravMedia Event
Shelby Sim and Danielle Laudon Ruse attended IMM in New York, January 24 – 26, 2024. TravMedia's International Media Marketplace (IMM) is the leading global networking event connecting the travel industry with editors, journalists, broadcasters, and influencers. Staff had a full book of prescheduled meetings with media, pitching a year's worth of stories, FAM trips, and features.
USA Travel Show & FDM
Shelby Sim and Danielle Laudon Ruse attended the annual USA Travel show in Copenhagen, Denmark, February 29 – March 1, 2024, meeting with Scandinavian Journalists and travel buyers, and sharing what’s new in Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley. The two also attended FDM, a consumer travel show, with a travel booth on Sunday, March 3, 2024, engaging with hundreds of travelers planning their California trips. Sim provided a twenty-minute stage presentation showcasing Solvang and the Santa Ynez Valley to Danes interested in traveling to the area.
ITB
Shelby Sim and Danielle Laudon Ruse attended ITB in Berlin March 5 – 7, 2024, following USA Travel and FDM.
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Staff & Board Development
Visit California Travel Outlook
Shelby Sim and Danielle Laudon Ruse attended the Visit California Travel Outlook in Palm Springs March 7 – 9, 2023. Staff were able to network with Visit California’s international representatives and foster both new and existing relationships, while learning about current travel trends and strategies.
Grants and Special Projects 1st Quarter 2024
The purpose of our grants program continues to be to assist with publicity and outreach for valley events which encourage overnight stays. Primary consideration goes to events which occur mid-week (Sunday to Thursday) and/or in off-season. Special projects include charitable donations and community improvement.
These funds in Q1 2024 were awarded to the following:
• Santa Barbara International Film Festival: $10,000
• World of Pinot Noir: $1,500
• Buellton Wine & Chili Festival by Discover Buellton: $4,000 • Garagiste Festival: $5,000
• Women Winemakers International Celebration: $5,547
• Solvang Theaterfest Spring & Summer Concert Series: $10,000 • Solvang Chamber of Commerce 2024 Corporate Sponsor: $5,000 • Sta. Rita Hills Wine Alliance 2024 Platinum Corporate Sponsor: $1,500 • Bethania Lutheran Church Empty Bowls Fundraiser: $250 • Lagerville: $1,500
• CalCoast Sports Ventures 2024 Winter Showdown: $5,000 • 805 Lacrosse Project 2024 Shootout: $5,000
• Santa Ynez Valley Pride Love Above All Ball: $1,000
• Solvang Theaterfest Capital Campaign: $1,000
Total Grants: $46,297
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Education
Community Safety Seminars
We put together and hosted five Community Safety (Active Shooter) seminars across the valley, working with the local sheriff’s department to provide training and a question-and-answer session. These sessions were free and open to the entire community.
Collaborations with Santa Barbara County DMOs and other organizations VisitSYV collaborates actively with other county destination marketing organizations, including City of Solvang, Buellton Visitors Bureau, the Santa Barbara County Vintners Association, Visit Santa Barbara, the Los Olivos, Buellton, Solvang, and Santa Ynez Chambers as well as the Los Alamos Business Association, and The Chumash Foundation.
Public comment
Members of the board and the President continue to be called upon to make written and/or verbal public comments on several hotel and tourism-related issues. Each question is raised on a board agenda and voted upon by the board or authorized by the Chairman before a comment is made. President Shelby Sim and, when needed, Linda Johansen, chairman, anticipate ongoing participation in our water challenges, cannabis, wine ordinance, and special events ordinance hearings.
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Organization
Danielle Laudon Ruse was promoted to Vice President (from Vice President of Marketing). Dave Elcon (The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern) stepped down in January after taking a job in Napa. He was replaced by Kristopher Mclaughlin, General Manager of The Genevieve. Michael Brughelli (Folded Hills) stepped down in February after leaving Folded Hills Winery and is now consulting out of Santa Maria.
The board meets monthly at The Alisal Ranch, generally on the second Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. in person. The board consists of nine individuals: seven from the hotel industry and two representing the membership base.
Staff & Board of Directors
President & CEO - Shelby Sim
Vice President - Danielle Laudon Ruse
Website & Membership Administrator – Brenda Ball
The board members are:
Chairperson – Linda Johansen, Owner, Pea Soup Andersen’s Inn, Buellton Vice Chairperson – Jonathan Rosenson, Owner, Mirabelle Inn, Solvang Secretary – Stormie Strickland, Director of Sales, Hotel Corque, Solvang Treasurer – Jim Flagg, Owner, Hampton Inn & Suites, Buellton Kathleen Cochran, General Manager, The Alisal Ranch, Solvang Greer Shull, Director, Fess Parker Wine County Inn, Los Olivos Kristopher Mclaughlin, General Manager, The Inn at Mattei’s Tavern, Los Olivos Will Henry, Owner, PICO Restaurant, Los Alamos
Respectfully submitted by:
Shelby Sim, President and CEO
Santa Ynez Valley Hotel Association, dba Visit the Santa Ynez Valley [email protected]
PO Box 633, Solvang, CA 93464
www.visitsyv.com, 805-451-6038
38 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 6.f
Meeting Date: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Approve Amendment 1 to the Agreement with California Consulting for Grant research & writing services for the additional amount of $55,200, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $108,600, and to extend the term to December 31, 2025, and authorize the Mayor to execute on behalf of the City.
PREPARED BY: Olivia Uribe Mutal, Management Analyst
DISCUSSION: California Consulting has provided Grant Writing Services to the City since December of 2023, under an agreement for $53,400. Staff recommends extending these services for an additional year at a monthly rate of $4,600, not to exceed $55,200 annually. Since beginning their engagement, the consultant has completed and submitted three grant applications, with one application currently in progress and eight potential grant opportunities identified for evaluation. See City of Solvang Council Report provided by California Consulting (Attachment C) for grants details. The consultant has established a systematic grant application schedule and provides regular consultation and progress reports to management. While no grants have been secured to date, California Consulting has demonstrated value through strategic guidance on grant opportunities, technical expertise in application development, and consistent communication with key staff. Their services have enhanced staff capacity for grant pursuit through a methodical approach to grant identification and pursuit. The proposed extension would maintain these services at a comparable rate while allowing momentum pending and planned applications to continue uninterrupted.
ALTERNATIVES:
a. Extend California Consulting agreement by one year at a monthly rate of $4,600, not to exceed $55,200 annually.
b. Choose not to extend the agreement with California Consulting LLC and; a. Return to managing grant applications internally through existing staff, which would require significant staff time and may reduce the number of grant opportunities pursued b. Issue a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for grant writing services, which would delay grant application efforts and require staff time for procurement. c. Discontinue active grant pursuit altogether, potentially foregoing opportunities for external funding.
Each of these alternatives would disrupt current grant application momentum and reduce the City's capacity to systematically identify and pursue grant opportunities.
FISCAL IMPACT: Extend California Consulting agreement by one year at a monthly rate of $4,600, not to exceed $55,200 annually. No budget adjustment is required.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Amendment 1 to the Agreement with California Consulting for Grant research & writing services.
B. Original Agreement with California Consulting
C. City of Solvang Council Report provided by California Consulting 39 AMENDMENT NO. 1
to the Agreement with
CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC
THIS FIRST AMENDMENT is made and entered into this 25th day of November 2024 between the CITY OF SOLVANG, a municipal corporation, and Charter City and CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC, (Consultant). In consideration of the mutual covenants and conditions set forth in the original Agreement dated, December 8, 2023, the parties agree to this first amendment for California Consulting for Grant Research and Writing for the additional amount of $55,200, for a total agreement amount not to exceed $108,600, and to extend the term to December 31, 2025.
Campaign Contribution Disclosure: Pursuant to Government Code Section 84308, any party to a City proceeding (which includes, but is not limited to, all contracts with the City, other than competitively bid, labor, or personal employment contracts) must disclose on the record any campaign contributions made to a member of the City Council or other elected or appointed officer of the City, any candidate for elected office of the City, or any candidate for elective office of any other agency who is also an elected or appointed officer of the City in excess of $250 in the past 12 months. This disclosure requirement includes contributions by the party’s agent, such as a consultant, and aggregated contributions from persons or entities related to the party. Consultant is required to fill out and provide the attached “Exhibit C” Applicant/Interested Party Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form’ with submission of this Agreement and to update this form after each contribution and no later than the beginning of any associated proceeding.
All remaining portions of the original Agreement and applicable portions of prior Amendment(s) shall remain in full force and effect.
CITY OF SOLVANG CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC
Mark Infanti, Mayor Steven Samuelian, CEO
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney
ATTEST:
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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Applicant/Interested Party Campaign Contribution Disclosure Form 1644 Oak Street │ Solvang, CA 93463 │ www.cityofsolvang.com │ (805) 688-5575
APPLICANT/INTERESTED PARTY INFORMATION
Applicant Name:
Phone: Email (required):
Representative/Agent:
Phone: Email:
Mailing Address:
City: State: Zip:
Website:
Name and subject matter of applicant’s proceeding:
CONTRIBUTION DISCLOSURE (GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 84308) Please list all contributions in excess of $250 (either as a single payment or in aggregate) made within the past 12 months to officers of the agency involved in the above-mentioned proceeding by any parties (applicants) or their agents or representatives, including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), or other business entities and principals thereof, that are affiliated with the above-referenced proceeding. You may attach additional pages as necessary to list contributions made to involved agency officers and provide additional information about the contributor's relationship with the recipient.
Contributor Name:
Date of Contribution Recipient Office/Candidate Contribution Amount ($):
Refund: Yes or No;
Date of Refund.
☐ By checking this box I certify that I have not given any contributions consistent with Government Code Section 84308
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
This form must be updated after each contribution, and no less than 45 days before any agency consideration regarding the abovereferenced application. Completion of this form does not waive or in any way impact a party's obligation to disclose such contributions over $250 on the record of the proceeding pursuant to Government Code section 84308(e).
I declare under penalty of perjury that the information which has been included in this Disclosure Form is true and correct:
Signature: _______________________________________________ Date: ______________________________ Print Name: ______________________________________________
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CITY OF SOLVANG
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
SOLVANG
The Danish Capitol of. Imerico
PARTIES AND DATE. This Agreement is made and entered into this 11th day of December, 2024 Effective Date") by and between the CITY OF SOLVANG, a Municipal Corporation and Charter City organized under the Constitution and laws of the State of California with its principal place of business at 1644 Oak Street, Solvang, CA 93463 (" City") and CALIFORNIA CONSULTING, INC, a California Corporation with its principal place of business at 214 Main Street, Suite 102, El Segundo, CA 90245 (" Consultant"). City and Consultant are sometimes individually referred to as "Party" and collectively as "Parties" in this Agreement. The parties hereto, in consideration of the mutual covenants contained herein, hereby agree to the following terms and conditions:
1. 0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1. 01 Term: This agreement will become effective on the date of execution set forth below, and will continue in effect until terminated as provided herein.
1. 02 Services : Consultant shall perform the scope of work ( tasks) described and set forth in Exhibit A, attached hereto and incorporated herein as though set forth in full. Consultant shall complete the tasks according to the project schedule which is also set forth in Exhibit A.
Consultant shall determine the method, details and means of performing the above - referenced services.
Consultant may, at their own expense, employ such assistants and subconsultants, as Consultant deems necessary to perform the services required of Consultant by this agreement.
However, Consultant may not assign this agreement to any other person or entity in the performance of required project -related services, and the City may not control, direct or supervise Consultant' s assistants or employees in the performance of those services.
1. 03 Standard of Performance: Consultant' sservices shall be performed in accordance with generally accepted professional practices and principles and in a manner consistent with the level of care and skill ordinarily exercised by members of Consultant' sprofession currently practicing under similar conditions. Whenever the scope of work requires or permits approval by the City, it is understood to be approval solely for the purposes of conforming to the requirements of the scope of work and not acceptance of any professional or other responsibility for the work. Such approval does not relieve the Consultant of responsibility for complying with the standard of performance or laws, regulations, industry standards, or from liability for damages caused by negligent acts, errors, omissions, noncompliance with industry standards, or the willful misconduct of Consultant or its subcontractors. By delivery of completed work, Consultant certifies that the work conforms to the requirements of this contract and all applicable federal, state and local laws. If Consultant is retained to perform services requiring a license, certification, registration or other similar requirement under California law, Consultant shall maintain that license, certification, registration or other similar requirement throughout the term of this Contract.
1. 04 Compensation: In consideration for the services to be performed by Consultant, City agrees to pay Consultant monetary consideration for professional services in accordance with the fee schedule set forth in Exhibit A. The parties agree that total compensation for fees and costs for the services detailed in Exhibit A shall not exceed the sum of $58, 000., unless and until this Agreement is amended as provided herein.
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1. 05 Billing/ Payment Terms. All charges for Consultant' sservices and authorized related reimbursable expenses shall be billed monthly, and all undisputed charges will be paid by City within 30 (thirty) days of receipt. The bills shall list all tasks under this Agreement, the task budget, project total budget, percentage completed for each task for that month, associated percentage billing against each task, and total billing for that month. In the event the Agreement is based on time & materials billing up to a not -to -exceed amount, the bill shall itemize by date all services and expenses provided during the invoice period ( under this Agreement) including a brief description of the nature of work performed, the person or vendor performing them, the applicable billing rate, and the time expended. All Consultant service invoices must be approved by the City Manager prior to payment.
2. 0 OBLIGATIONS OF CONTRACTOR
2. 01 Contract Management and Service Performance: Consultant Principal shall serve as the project manager and will personally prepare, or direct and supervise the preparation of, all work product called for by this agreement. Consultant represents that it has the qualifications, experience and facilities to properly perform all services hereunder in a thorough, competent, timely, and professional manner and shall, at all times during the term of this Agreement, have in full force and affect all licenses required of it by law. Consultant agrees to devote the hours and the human resources necessary to timely perform the services set forth in this agreement in an efficient, professional, and effective manner.
2. 02 Avoidance of Conflict of Interest.
a) Consultant may represent, perform services for, and be employed by additional individuals or entities, in Consultant' ssole discretion, as long as the performance of these extra - contractual services does not interfere with or present a conflict with City' s business or interfere with the timely performance and completion of Consultant' sservices under this Agreement. b) Consultant shall comply with all conflict of interest laws and regulations including, without limitation, the City' sConflict of Interest Code ( on file in the City Clerk' sOffice). All officers, employees and/ or agents of Consultant who will be working on behalf of the City pursuant to this Agreement may be required to file Statements of Economic Interest. Therefore, it is incumbent upon the Consultant to notify the City of any staff changes relating to this Agreement.
c) In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, all officers, employees and/ or agents of the Consultant unless as indicated in Subsection ( d), will be performing a very limited and closely supervised funct' n,° and therefore, unlikely to have a conflict of interest arise. No disclosures are required for n ( fficers, employees, and/ or agents of Consultant, except as indicated in Subsection ( d). ( Initials).
d) In accomplishing the scope of services of this Agreement, Consultant will be performing a specialized or general service for the City, and there is substantial likelihood that the Consultant' swork product will be presented, either written or orally for the purpose of influencing a governmental decision. As a result, the following persons shall be subject to the City' s
Conflict of Interest Code.
None
2. 03 Tools and Instrumentalities: Consultant shall provide all tools and instrumentalities to perform the services under this agreement.
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2. 04 Workers' Compensation and Other Employee Benefits: City and Consultant intend and agree that Consultant is an independent contractor of City and agree that Consultant and Consultant' semployees and agents have no right to Workers' Compensation and other City - sponsored employee benefits. Consultant agrees to provide Workers' Compensation and other employee benefits, where required by law, for Consultant' semployees and agents. Consultant agrees to hold harmless and indemnify City for any and all claims arising out of any claim for injury, disability, or death of Consultant and any of Consultant' semployees or agents.
2. 05 Indemnification
a) Non -design, non -construction Professional Services: To the fullest extent permitted by law ( including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782. 8), Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents (" City Indemnitees"), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels' fees and costs of litigation (" claims"), arising out of the Consultant' sperformance or Consultant' sfailure to perform its obligations under this Agreement or out of the operations conducted by Consultant, including the City' s active or passive negligence, except for such loss or damage arising from the sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant' s
performance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City' s option, reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims. b) Non -design, construction Professional Services: To the extent the Scope of Services involve a " construction contract" as that phrase is used in Civil Code Section 2783, this paragraph shall apply in place of paragraph (a). To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782. 8), Consultant shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the City, and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers, and agents ("City Indemnitees"), from and against any and all causes of action, claims, liabilities, obligations, judgments, or damages, including reasonable legal counsels' fees and costs of litigation (" claims"), arising out of the Consultant' s performance or Consultant' sfailure to
perform its obligations under this Agreement or out of the operations conducted by Consultant, except for such loss or damage arising from the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant' sperformance of this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City' s option, reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims.
c) Design Professional Services: In the event Consultant is a "design professional", and the Scope of Services require Consultant to provide " design professional services" as those phrases are used in Civil Code Section 2782. 8, this paragraph shall apply in place of paragraphs ( a) or (b). To the fullest extent permitted by law (including, but not limited to California Civil Code Sections 2782 and 2782. 8) Consultant shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the City and its elected officials, officers, employees, volunteers and agents (" City Indemnitees"), from and against all claims, damages, injuries, losses, and expenses including costs, attorney fees, expert consultant and expert witness fees arising out of, pertaining to or relating to, the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant, except to the extent caused by the sole negligence, active negligence or willful misconduct of the City. Negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of any subcontractor employed by Consultant shall be conclusively deemed to be the negligence, recklessness or willful misconduct of Consultant unless adequately corrected by Consultant. In the event the City Indemnitees are made a party to any action, lawsuit, or other adversarial proceeding arising from Consultant' sperformance of California Consulting Inc.
44 DocuSign Envelope ID: EB74460C- 29A2- 496A- A6E6- BA28F4FDEA62 this Agreement, the Consultant shall provide a defense to the City Indemnitees or at the City' s option, reimburse the City Indemnitees their costs of defense, including reasonable legal fees, incurred in defense of such claims. In no event shall the cost to defend charged to Consultant under this paragraph exceed Consultant' sproportionate percentage of fault. However, notwithstanding the previous sentence, in the event one or more defendants is unable to pay its share of defense costs due to bankruptcy or dissolution of the business, Consultant shall meet and confer with other parties regarding unpaid defense costs. d) Payment by City is not a condition precedent to enforcement of the indemnities in paragraph (a), (b), or (c). In the event of any dispute between Consultant and City, as to whether liability arises from the active negligence, sole negligence or willful misconduct of the City or its officers, employees, or agents, Consultant will be obligated to pay for City' s defense until such time as a final judgment has been entered adjudicating the City as having been actively negligent, solely negligent or as having engaged in willful misconduct. Except as otherwise required by Civil Code Section 2782. 8, Consultant will not be entitled in the absence of such a determination to any reimbursement of defense costs including but not limited to attorney' sfees, expert fees and costs of litigation. The provisions of this Section 2. 05 shall survive completion of Consultant' sservices or the termination of this Agreement.
2. 06 Insurance: Consultant shall maintain prior to the beginning of and for the duration of this Agreement insurance coverage as specified in Exhibit B attached to and part of this agreement.
3. 0 OBLIGATIONS OF CITY
3. 01 Cooperation: City agrees to comply with all reasonable requests of Consultant necessary to the performance of Consultant' sduties under this agreement. City employees, agents and officers of the City agree to disclose all information relevant to this project to Consultant. Consultant shall be entitled to reasonably rely upon the accuracy and completeness of information furnished by City, provided that Consultant shall give City prompt written notice of any known defects in such information.
4. 0 TERMINATION OF AGREEMENT
4. 01 Termination Notice: Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement, any party hereto may terminate this agreement, at any time, without cause, by giving at least 30 ( thirty) days' prior written notice to the other parties to this agreement.
4. 02 Termination on Occurrence of Stated Events: This agreement shall terminate automatically on the occurrence of any of the following events:
a. Sale of the business of any party;
b. The end of the 30 ( thirty) days as set forth in section 4. 01; c. End of the contract to which Consultant' sservices were necessary; or d. Assignment of this agreement by Consultant without the consent of City. e. Death of any party.
4. 03 Termination by any Party for Default: Should any party default in the performance of this agreement or materially breach any of its provisions, the non -breaching party, at its option, may terminate this agreement, immediately, by giving written notice of termination to the breaching party.
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4. 04 Termination: This agreement shall terminate on December 31, 2024, unless earlier extended as set forth in this Section. The City, with the agreement of Consultant, is authorized to extend the term of this agreement beyond the termination date, as needed, under the same terms and conditions as set forth in this agreement. Any such extension shall be in writing and be an amendment to this agreement.
5. 0 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
5. 01 Additional Tasks as May Be Assigned by the City Manager: Prior to initiating any Consultant work on matters relating to the purposes of this Agreement, but outside the Scope of Services for this Agreement, it shall be the responsibility of Consultant to obtain written approval of the City Manager, prior to initiation of such tasks.
5. 02 Time Schedule: Consultant is to begin work upon receipt and execution of City contract. Consultant agrees to engage its best efforts to adhere strictly to the schedule set forth in Exhibit A and incorporated herein.
5. 03 Work Outside Contract Scope: No payment for changed or additional work shall be made unless the changed or additional work has first been approved in writing by the City Manager and the parties have agreed upon the appropriate adjustment, if any, to the payment schedule and maximum payment amount for the changed or additional work. The Contract Manger may order changes or additions to the scope of work. Whether a change or addition to the scope of work is proposed by the Consultant or ordered by the City Manager, the parties shall in good faith negotiate an appropriate adjustment, if any, to the payment schedule and maximum payment for the changed or additional work. An approved change or addition, along with the payment adjustment, if any, will be effective upon an amendment to this contract executed by both parties. The amendment shall not render ineffective or invalidate unaffected portions of this contract.
5. 04 Confidentiality:
a) Confidential Nature of Information. Consultant shall treat all information obtained from the City in the performance of this contract as confidential and proprietary to the City.
Consultant shall treat all records and work product prepared or maintained by Consultant in the performance of this contract as confidential.
b) Limitation on use and disclosure. Consultant agrees that it will not use any information obtained as a consequence of the performance of work for any purpose other than fulfillment of Consultant' sscope of work. Consultant will not disclose any information prepared for the City, or obtained from the City or obtained as a consequence of the performance of work to any person other than the City, or its own employees, agents or subcontractors who have a need for the information for the performance of work under this contract unless such disclosure is specifically authorized in writing by the City. c) Security plan. If requested by the City Manager, Consultant shall prepare a security plan to assure that information obtained from the City or as a consequence of the performance of work is not used for any unauthorized purpose or disclosed to unauthorized persons.
Consultant shall advise the City of any request for disclosure of information or of any actual or potential disclosure of information.
d) Survival. Consultant' sobligations under this paragraph shall survive the termination of this contract.
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6. 0 MISCELLANEOUS
6. 01 Notices: Except as otherwise expressly provided by law, any and all notices or other communications required or permitted by this agreement or by law to be served on or given to any party to this agreement shall be in writing and delivered or, in lieu of such personal service, when deposited in the United States mail, first class postage prepaid, to the following address for each respective party:
PARTY ADDRESS
TO: CITY OF SOLVANG
Copy to:
TO CONSULTANT:
City of Solvang
1644 Oak Street
Solvang, CA 93463
Attention: City Clerk
Dave Fleishman
City Attorney
Richards, Watson & Gershon
847 Monterey Street, Suite 206
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
California Consulting, Inc.
Steven Samuelian
214 Main St, Suite 102
El Segundo, CA 90245
6. 02 Governing Law: This agreement and all matters relating to this agreement shall be governed by the laws of the State of California in force at the time, should any need for interpretation of this agreement or any decision or holding concerning this agreement arise.
6. 03 Binding Effect: This agreement shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns of the parties hereto, but nothing in this Section shall be construed as consent by City to any assignment of this agreement or any interest in the agreement.
6. 04 Remedies: The remedies set forth in this agreement shall not be exclusive, but shall be cumulative with, and in addition to, all remedies now or hereafter allowed by law or equity.
6. 05 Due Authority: The parties hereby represent that the individuals executing this agreement are expressly authorized to do so on and in behalf of the parties.
6. 06 Ownership of Work Product: Upon delivery, the work product, including without limitation, all original reports, writings, recordings, drawings, files, and detailed calculations developed under this contract are the property of the City. Consultant agrees that all copyrights, which arise from creation of the work pursuant to this contract, shall be vested in the City and waives and relinquishes all claims to copyright or other intellectual property rights in favor of the City. City acknowledges that its use of the work product is limited to the purposes contemplated by the scope of work and that the Consultant makes no representation of the suitability of the work product for use in or application to circumstances not contemplated by the scope of work.
6. 07. Integration and Modification:
California Consulting Inc.
47 DocuSign Envelope ID: EB74460C- 29A2- 496A- A6E6- BA28F4FDEA62 a) This contract represents the entire understanding and agreement of the City and Consultant as to those matters contained herein. This agreement correctly sets forth the obligations of the parties hereto to each other as of the date of this agreement. All agreements or representations respecting the subject matter of this agreement not expressly set forth or referred to in this agreement are null and void. No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This contract may not be modified, amended, or altered except in writing signed by the City and Consultant. b) In the event of any conflict between the terms of this agreement and the terms of an exhibit, the terms of this agreement shall control, even if the exhibit purports to modify this agreement. In the event an exhibit incorporates by reference any additional physical documents, websites, web links or other electronic location not under the control of the City, the parties agree that such additional documents shall have no impact on this agreement and shall be deemed to be void unless actually attached to the exhibit that purports to incorporate such additional document. Notwithstanding the foregoing sentence, the provisions of Section 2. 05 of this agreement shall not be altered, amended, limited or otherwise affected in any manner by any language included in an exhibit to this agreement, even if such exhibit purports to affect the provisions of Section 2. 05. Furthermore, any attempt to limit liability to the City that is expressed in an exhibit shall have no force or effect unless City has expressly agreed to such limitation by providing the initials of its authorized representative here: N/ A
6. 08. Advice of Counsel: The parties agree that they are aware that they have the right to be advised by counsel with respect to the negotiations, terms, and conditions of this contract, and that the decision of whether or not to seek the advice of counsel with respect to this contract is a decision which is the sole responsibility of each of the parties hereto. This contract shall not be construed in favor or against either party by reason of the extent to which each party participated in the drafting of the contract.
6. 09. Independent Review: Each party hereto declares and represents that in entering this contract it has relied and is relying solely upon its own judgment, belief and knowledge of the nature, extent, effect and consequence relating thereto. Each party further declares and represents that this contract is being made without reliance upon any statement or representation not contained herein of any other party, or any representative, agent, or attorney of any other party.
6. 10. Attorney Fees: In the event of any controversy, claim or dispute between the parties hereto, arising out of or relating to this agreement, or the breach hereof, the prevailing party shall be entitled, in addition to other such relief as may be granted, to a reasonable sum as and for attorney fees.
6. 11 No waiver: The waiver of any breach by any party of any provision of this agreement shall not constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any subsequent breach of this agreement.
6. 12. Assignment: This agreement is specifically not assignable by Consultant to any person or entity. Any assignment or attempt to assign by Consultant whether it be voluntary or involuntary, by operation of law or otherwise, is void and is a material breach of this agreement, giving rise to a right to terminate as set forth in Section 4. 03.
6. 13. Time for Performance: Except as otherwise expressly provided for in this agreement, should the performance of any act required by this agreement to be performed by either party be prevented or delayed by reason by any act of God, strike, lockout, labor trouble, inability to secure materials, epidemics, pandemics, or any other cause, except financial inability, which is the fault of the party required to perform the act, the time for performance of the act will be California Consulting Inc.
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6. 14 Severability: Should any provision of this agreement be held by a court of competent jurisdiction or by a legislative or rulemaking act to be either invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect, unimpaired by the holding, legislation or rule.
6. 15. Construction: The parties agree that each has had an opportunity to have their counsel review this agreement and that any rule of construction to the effect that ambiguities are to be resolved against the drafting party shall not apply in the interpretation of this agreement or any amendments or exhibits thereto. The captions of the sections are for convenience and reference only, and are not intended to be construed to define or limit the provision to which they relate.
6. 16. Amendments: Amendments to this agreement shall be in writing and shall be made only with the mutual written consent of all the parties to this agreement.
6. 17. Signatures: The individuals executing this contract represent and warrant that they have the legal capacity and authority to do so on behalf of their respective legal entities.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this contract on the following date.
CITY OF SOLVANG CONTRACTOR
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EXHIBIT A
SCOPE OF WORK,
FEE SCHEDULE
PROJECT SCHEDULE
California Consulting Inc.
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ALIFORNIA
ONSULTINGN
The State' sPremier Grant Writing Firm
A Proposal for the City of Solvang
History
Founded in 2004, California Consulting has an excellent reputation for hard work and a commitment to success for our clients. California Consulting is the largest grant writing firm in California. With offices in Southern California, Northern California and Central California, we have almost 190 clients statewide. We have 45 members of our team from Chico in the North, to San Diego in the South. California Consulting has developed an expertise in representing public agencies, and non- profit organizations. We have secured over $ 1. 6 billion for our clients since inception. The California Consulting team boasts over 30 grant writers. Through years of experience our grant writers have a
proven track record of success and have mastered their skills of identifying, researching, and obtaining funding for significant projects at every level of government.
California Consulting grant writers have written over 1, 400 competitive grant applications that have been funded. Our aggressive, hard- working, and results -oriented style has translated into success for our clients. Our professional grant writers are diligent and stay current on every Federal and State grant available on a myriad of different topics and public policy areas. Whether it is education, energy, climate, transportation, infrastructure, recreation, parks, or public safety our grants team knows where to locate grant funds and how to successfully write the applications.
Grant Funding Services
California Consulting is a full service grant writing firm. We are experts in the fields of grant research and identification. We prepare comprehensive and concise grant application packages.
We submit grants in a
timely fashion and follow through after the grant has been submitted to determine the status of the grant. We also conduct post award compliance and administration.
California Consulting has a fundamental business philosophy founded on open communication and tailoring the grants we pursue to fit our client' sneeds.
1. Needs Assessment (Meetings with Department Heads to review priorities and funding needs): We learn about the client at the outset of the contract by conducting an in- depth Needs Assessment. Each client is assigned a lead Project Manager. The Project Manager communicates regularly with the client and on an ongoing basis. This relationship building is the key to keeping the grants pursued on target with the client' soverall goals.
Sample questions asked during the Needs Assessment:
a) List and describe any program initiatives or priority projects. b) What needs, projects, or content areas would you like to target for funding? You can list specific projects or general areas in which you have funding needs. c) List any grants for which you are considering applying or have decided to apply. In addition, please list what kind of grant -writing support would be helpful for each grant. d) List past grants that your agency has received.
e) List past grant applications you would like to revise and submit again.
2. Facilitation of Department Decision Making Processes: Our Project Managers are experts on grant identification. With years of experience, your Project Manager will be
51 DocuSign Envelope ID: EB74460C- 29A2- 496A- A6E6- BA28F4FDEA62 able to assist your Staff in deciding which grants make the most sense to meet the funding needs identified.
3. Grant Research and Identification: Our Project Manager' sconduct thorough research on an ongoing basis. We track current and upcoming grants in order to let our client' s know what is available and what we recommend would fit their situation. By regularly tracking grant announcements we are able to present these grant opportunities to our clients as soon as they are released. California Consulting will provide you with a Grant Activity Report monthly detailing the grants available, grants in progress and grants submitted. You will also be provided with available grant opportunities on an ongoing basis.
4. Client Commitment: When identifying grants that meet your needs and funding priorities, your Project Manager will advise you ofthe estimated time commitment required from your staff.
5. Grant Preparation Process: When your staff and California Consulting agree to pursue a grant, we will develop a checklist and schedule. The checklist and schedule will include what things you will be responsible for and when we will need them submitted. We need your staff involved in the grant preparation process to provide required information we don' thave access to. The Project Manager will provide you with grant portions along the way to review for content accuracy. The more engaged you are able to be in this process, the higher quality the application will be. California Consulting retains copies of all grants we' ve submitted. Ifthe application was successful, we use it as a guide for future grants.
Below is a list of general tasks for our grant process:
a. Create a task timeline with due dates
b. Ensure the proposed project meets the grant agency' srequirements c. Review similar successful grant applications and apply where possible d. Collect information on the project
e. Meet with staff to create an accurate scope of work, budget, timeline, narratives, and cost analysis
f. Obtain letters of support when necessary
g. Draft proposals and send to staff for review
h. Incorporate staff edits in final drafts
i. Submit completed application timely
j. Monitor funding agency until grant awards are announced.
6. Quality Assurance: California Consulting takes pride in our impeccable grant applications. We are successful in this area due to our thorough quality assurance measures. Our Grant Mangers conduct group meetings with all Project Managers regularly. In addition, our Grant Managers meet individually with each Project Manager to review each client. These meetings thoroughly discuss each client' sneeds, what grants are being worked on and what additional grants may be a good fit. We ensure the best quality product before the grant application is submitted.
7. Facilitation of Partnership Meetings: Our Project Managers will arrange and schedule meetings with key personnel to review all grants prior to submission to ensure application accuracy.
8. Timely Submission: We create a precise timeline to ensure the grant is submitted on time.
This timeline not only captures the submission deadline, but we create other deadlines in order to obtain the information needed for a quality submission. We believe ifeveryone is on the same page and is aware of what needs to be done, we can limit scrambling at the last minute.
9. Funding Agency Monitoring: California Consulting will monitor the Funding Agency until grant awards are announced.
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10. Grant Administration: Some grants require post award compliance, reporting and administration. California Consulting will prepare required agency reports and submit them by the required due date. We propose that to the extent legally allowed, the Client hire California Consulting as grant administrators when dollars are available from within the grant ( at no additional cost to you). When grant dollars from the grant are not available for administration, reporting and evaluation purposes we will provide these services to the Client for a monthly fee, or a one- time fee based on the Client' spreference. Ifthe Client chooses the monthly retainer option, grant administration services are included.
11. Monthly Progress Reporting: California Consulting will prepare a monthly report reflecting grants in progress, grants submitted and grants awarded. This will provide you and your Board with a clear report on our work.
References
California Consulting references include key leaders from around the State. All of our current clients are references. California Consulting currently has contracts with over 50 cities across California, approximately 40 School Districts, Non -Profits and others. A full client list can be obtained at www. californiaconsulting. org.
Pricing
California Consulting offers the following pricing options for Grant Writing services.
Pricing Option 1: Monthly Retainer
California Consulting' s monthly retainer services include all grant research, grant identification, grant writing, and post award administration as needed. Below is a more detailed scope of work:
Task
Included
in Price
Meet with Client Staff to ascertain needs and goals i
Conduct background research as requested by Client i
Provide advice on best grants for Client to pursue based on project and grant requirements and guidelines
Attend meetings in person or by teleconference as necessary i Develop schedule for grants chosen by Client i
Preparing and writing all grant applications chosen by Client Develop evaluation strategies in accordance with funding agency' sinstructions Adhere to decisions made by Client relating to grants
Write all sections of grant applications and proposals
Draft and finalize grant language with direction of Client Ensure timelines for grant submittal are met I J
Monthly reports to include grants in progress, grants submitted, and grants awarded 1 i Regular communication via email and/ or phone regarding upcoming grant opportunities 1 J Grant administration and post award compliance as needed _ I J We propose a flat monthly rate of $4,50. 00, plus reimbursement of out ofpocket expenses for services explained above.
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EXHIBIT B
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Prior to the beginning of and throughout the duration of the Work, Consultant will maintain insurance in conformance with the requirements set forth below. Consultant will use existing coverage to comply with these requirements. If that existing coverage does not meet the requirements set forth here, Consultant agrees to amend, supplement or endorse the existing coverage to do so. Consultant acknowledges that the insurance coverage and policy limits set forth in this section constitute the minimum amount of coverage required. Any insurance proceeds available to City in excess of the limits and coverage required in this agreement and which is applicable to a given loss, will be available to City.
Consultant shall provide the following types and amounts ofinsurance:
Commercial General Liability Insurance using Insurance Services Office " Commercial General Liability" policy form CG 00 01, or a City approved equivalent. Defense costs must be paid in addition to limits. There shall be no cross liability exclusion for claims or suits by one insured against another. Limits are subject to review but in no event less than $ 1, 000,00 per occurrence and in the aggregate.
Business Auto Coverage on ISO Business Auto Coverage form CA 00 01 including symbol 1 ( Any Auto) or the equivalent. Limits are subject to review, but in no event to be less than $ 1, 000,00 per accident. If Consultant owns no vehicles, this requirement may be satisfied by a non -owned auto endorsement to the general liability policy described above. If Consultant or Consultant' semployees will use personal autos in any way on this project, Consultant shall provide evidence of personal auto liability coverage for each such person.
Workers Compensation on a state -approved policy form providing statutory benefits as required by law with employer' sliability limits no less than $ 1, 000,00 per accident or disease.
Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance as appropriate shall be written on a policy form coverage specifically designed to protect against acts, errors or omissions of the consultant and " Covered Professional Services" as designated in the policy must specifically include work performed under this agreement. The policy limit shall be no less than $ 1, 000,00 per claim and in the aggregate. The policy must pay on behalf of" the insured and must include a provision establishing the insurer' s duty to defend. The policy retroactive date shall be on or before the effective date of this agreement.
Insurance procured pursuant to these requirements shall be written by insurers that are admitted carriers in the state of California and with an A. M. Bests rating ofA- or better and a minimum financial size VII.
General conditions pertaining to provision of insurance coverage by Consultant. Consultant and City agree to the following with respect to insurance provided by Consultant:
1. Consultant agrees to have its insurer endorse the third party general liability coverage required herein to include as additional insureds City, its officials, employees and agents, using standard ISO endorsement No. CG 2010 with an edition prior to 1992, or a City approved equivalent. Consultant also agrees to require all contractors, and subcontractors to do likewise.
2. No liability insurance coverage provided to comply with this Agreement shall prohibit Consultant, or Consultant' s
employees, or agents, from waiving the right of subrogation prior to a loss. Consultant agrees to waive subrogation rights against City regardless of the applicability of any insurance proceeds, and to require all contractors and subcontractors to do likewise.
3. All insurance coverage and limits provided by Consultant and available or applicable to this agreement are intended to apply to the full extent of the policies. Nothing contained in this Agreement California Consulting Inc.
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4. None of the coverages required herein will be in compliance with these requirements if they include any limiting endorsement of any kind that has not been first submitted to City and approved of in writing.
5. Consultant' s
general liability policy shall not contain any provision or definition that would serve to eliminate so- called " third party action over" claims, including any exclusion for bodily injury to an employee of the insured or of any contractor or subcontractor.
6. All coverage types and limits required are subject to approval, reasonable modification and reasonable additional requirements by the City, as the need arises. Consultant shall not make any reductions in scope of coverage (e.g. elimination of contractual liability or reduction of discovery period) that may affect City' sprotection without City' s prior written consent.
7. Proof of compliance with these insurance requirements, consisting of certificates of insurance evidencing all of the coverages required and an additional insured endorsement to Consultant' s general liability policy, shall be delivered to City at or prior to the execution of this Agreement. In the event such proof of any insurance is not delivered as required, or in the event such insurance is canceled at any time and no replacement coverage is provided, City has the right, but not the duty, to obtain any insurance it deems necessary to protect its interests under this or any other agreement and to pay the premium. Any premium so paid by City shall be charged to and promptly paid by Consultant or deducted from sums due Consultant, at City option.
8. Certificate( s) are to reflect that the insurer will provide 30 days notice to City of any cancellation of coverage by the carrier.
9. It is acknowledged by the parties of this agreement that all insurance coverage required to be provided by Consultant or any subcontractor, is intended to apply first and on a primary, noncontributing basis in relation to any other insurance or self insurance available to City.
10. Consultant agrees to require that subcontractors, and any other party involved with the project who is brought onto or involved in the project by Consultant, provide the same minimum insurance coverage required of Consultant. Consultant agrees to monitor and review all such coverage and assumes responsibility for ensuring that such coverage is provided in conformity with the requirements of this section. Consultant agrees that upon request, all agreements with subcontractors and others engaged in the project will be submitted to City for review.
11. If Consultant' s
existing coverage includes a deductible or self -insured retention, the deductible or self - insured retention must be declared to the City. At that time the City shall review options with the Consultant, which may include reduction or elimination of the deductible or self -insured retention, substitution of other coverage, or other solutions. Consultant shall be responsible for paying any deductibles or self -insured retentions on its policies.
12. The City reserves the right at any time during the term of the contract to change the amounts and types of insurance required by giving the Consultant ninety (90) days advance written notice of such change. If such change results in substantial additional cost to the Consultant, the City will negotiate additional compensation proportional to the increased benefit to City.
13. For purposes of applying insurance coverage only, this Agreement will be deemed to have been executed immediately upon any party hereto taking any steps that can be deemed to be in furtherance of or towards performance of this Agreement.
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14. Consultant acknowledges and agrees that any actual or alleged failure on the part of City to inform Consultant of non- compliance with any insurance requirement in no way imposes any additional obligations on City nor does it waive any rights hereunder in this or any other regard.
15. Consultant will renew the required coverage annually as long as City, or its employees or agents face an exposure from operations of any type pursuant to this agreement. This obligation applies whether or not the agreement is canceled or terminated for any reason. Termination of this obligation is not effective until City executes a written statement to that effect.
16. Consultant shall provide proof that policies of insurance required herein expiring during the term of this Agreement have been renewed or replaced with other policies providing at least the same coverage. Proof that such coverage has been ordered shall be submitted prior to expiration. A coverage binder or letter from Consultant' sinsurance agent to this effect is acceptable. A certificate of insurance and/ or additional insured endorsement as required in these specifications applicable to the renewing or new coverage must be provided to City within five days of the expiration of the coverages.
17. The provisions of any workers' compensation or similar act will not limit the obligations of Consultant under this agreement. Consultant expressly agrees not to use any statutory immunity defenses under such laws with respect to City, its employees, officials and agents.
18. Requirements of specific coverage features or limits contained in this section are not intended as limitations on coverage, limits or other requirements nor as a waiver of any coverage normally provided by any given policy. Specific reference to a given coverage feature is for purposes of clarification only as it pertains to a given issue, and is not intended by any party or insured to be limiting or all- inclusive.
19. These insurance requirements are intended to be separate and distinct from any other provision in this agreement and are intended by the parties here to be interpreted as such.
20. The requirements in this Section supersede all other sections and provisions of this Agreement to the extent that any other section or provision conflicts with or impairs the provisions of this Section.
21. Consultant agrees to be responsible for ensuring that no contract used between itself and its sub - consultants reserves the right to charge City or Consultant for the cost of additional insurance coverage required by this agreement. Any such provisions are to be deleted with reference to City. It is not the intent of City to reimburse any third party for the cost of complying with these requirements.
There shall be no recourse against City for payment of premiums or other amounts with respect thereto.
22. Consultant agrees to provide immediate notice to City of any claim or loss against Consultant arising out of the work performed under this agreement. City assumes no obligation or liability by such notice, but has the right ( but not the duty) to monitor the handling of any such claim or claims if they are likely to involve City.
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Council Report
Grants Submitted
Senator Butler’s Appropriations Request: Earmark
Submitted: Mar 11, 2024
Amount: $14,396,000
Match: 20%
Purpose: City is seeking to fund upgrades to their Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Status: Not Awarded. Securing a Senate Appropriations earmark request is highly competitive, with limited funding allocated to projects that strongly align with federal priorities and demonstrate significant community impact.
Congressman Carbajal Appropriations Request
Submitted: 4/26/2024
Amount: $14,396,000
Match: 25%
Purpose: City is seeking to fund upgrades to their Wastewater Treatment Plant.
Status: Not Awarded. Made it through the first round and then they chose to not allocate funds.
Securing funding through a Congressional Appropriations Request is highly competitive due to limited federal funds, political considerations, and the need for strong alignment with national priorities.
Success often hinges on the quality of the request, advocacy efforts, and support from influential Congressional representatives or committees.
Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program
Submitted: August 29, 2024
Amount: $150,000
Match: No
Link: https://www.transportation.gov/grants/SS4A
Purpose: To plan for an SAP with new findings, to bring in a new firm, to replace their LRSP.
Status: Waiting for response.
Recent Key Meetings
08/07 monthly meeting with Solvang to discuss submitted, pending, and upcoming grants. Nick takes notes during every monthly meeting while Sammy (Cal Consulting) connects Solvang with contacts at EPA, USDA, USBR, and other federal and local agencies. Meeting is attended by Steve Samuelian (CEO Cal Consulting), David Marquez (Senior grant writer and manager of Municipal Grants), Sammy D’ambrosio and Clay Owens (Management Assistants), Terez Sarkisyan (Grant Writer for Solvang), and Solvang City Staff (Randy and Rodger).
9/5 monthly meeting with Solvang to discuss submitted, pending, and upcoming grants. 9/10 met with Hagerty Consulting, a firm contracted out by FEMA to provide guidance for cities interested in pursuing the HMGP grant. Nick (Cal Consulting), Terez (Cal Consulting), Randy and Rodger were on the call with Hagerty staff (Amelia Muccio and Tyler Tinsey) and received feedback about whether they should pursue the HMGP/BRIC grant opportunities. Solvang was advised against applying to HMGP/BRIC. Nick took notes and sent it out to everyone on the call. 57 10/2 Monthly meeting with Solvang to discuss submitted, pending, and upcoming grants. 10/9 Steve and Sammy coordinated for Solvang staff and Cal Consulting to meet with US Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) program managers and staff. On the call we had Terez, Jose, Josh German (USBR Program Analyst) USBR advised us on our call to pursue Small Storage, Environmental Resources, and the Planning & Design grant, based on Solvang’s goals. 11/7 Met with Jose Acosta (Solvang), Jeff Weishaar (Carollo Consultant), and Juan Alvarez (USDA) for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade project. Jose mentioned another contact that focuses on Solvang’s project area. Juan to get back to us with dates for a followup meeting to discuss next steps.
Jose, Jeff, David Marquez (Cal Consulting), and Terez.
11/15 Steve contacted USDA Rural Dev. Director Sally Tripp regarding Solvang's USDA project to arrange a meeting to discuss the project. Steve also reached out to Western US EDA Director Jeff Hays and he replied and agreed to meet with Solvang and Cal. Consulting to discuss Solvang's project.
Cal. Consulting works closely with EDA and USDA RD and has done so for 20+ years. 11/18 Meeting with David, Jose, and Jeff to prepare/strategize for our followup with the USDA.
Grants in Progress
CalTrans: Sustainable Transportation Grant
Deadline: January 22, 2025
Match: 11.47% minimum* (in cash or an in kind contribution). OR 20% match for strategic partnership grants.
Amount:
Sustainable Communities Grants:
● Minimum: $50,000 for under-resourced communities; $100,000 for others. ● Maximum: $700,000.
Climate Adaptation Planning Grants:
● Minimum: $100,000.
● Maximum: $1 million (single organizations); over $1.5 million for partnership applications.
Strategic Partnerships Grants:
● Minimum: $100,000.
● Maximum: $500,000.
Sustainable Communities Grants ($29.5 million) to encourage local and regional planning that supports state goals, implements Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) Sustainable Communities Strategies (SCS) (where applicable), and to ultimately achieve the State’s greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction target of 40 and 80 percent below 1990 levels by 2030 and 2050, respectively Climate Adaptation Planning Grants ($50 million) support local and regional identification of transportation-related climate vulnerabilities through the development of climate adaptation plans, as well as project-level adaptation planning to identify adaptation projects and strategies for transportation infrastructure
Strategic Partnerships Grants ($4.5 million) to identify and address statewide, interregional, or regional transportation deficiencies on the State highway system in partnership with Caltrans. A subcategory funds transit-focused planning projects that address multimodal transportation deficiencies Link: https://dot.ca.gov/programs/transportation-planning/division-of-transportation-planning/regionaland-community-planning/sustainable-transportation-planning-grants *Rodger expressed interest. This is a local planning grant through Caltrans that is on Solvang’s radar. It can help fulfill the City’s needs for study of the downtown corridor. Basically, a master study that will bring together Solvang’s Parking Study, Comprehensive Safety Plan, wayfinding, PED facilities, Park and Facility needs, public meeting places, and more.
Available Grants
58 Popular Parks and Recreation Grant Opportunities
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Recreational Trails Program Deadline: July, 2025
Amount: Up to $1.56 million
Match: Yes - 12%
Eligibility: Cities, counties, districts, state agencies, federal agencies and nonprofits with management responsibilities of public lands
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=24324
The non-motorized RTP funds recreation trail projects for pedestrians, bicyclists, and equestrians that may also serve as non-motorized transportation corridors.
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Habitat Conservation Fund Deadline: June 15, 2025
Match: Yes - 1:1
https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21361
Purpose: Nature interpretation programs to bring urban residents into park and wildlife areas, protection of various plant and animal species, and acquisition and development of wildlife corridors and trails.
Watersmart Grant Opportunities
WaterSMART Environmental Water Resources Projects:
Deadline: March 11, 2025
Purpose: Water conservation and efficiency projects that result in quantifiable and sustained water savings and benefit ecological values; water management or infrastructure improvements to mitigate drought-related impacts to ecological values; and watershed management or restoration projects benefiting ecological values that have a nexus to water resources or water resources management.
Award Ceiling: In general, up to $3,000,000 in Federal funds may be awarded for projects to be completed within three years and with total project costs no greater than $6,000,000. Up to $5,000,000 in Federal funds may be awarded to a watershed group, which meets the definition in Section 6001(6) of the Cooperative Watershed Management Act, to be completed within five years, with no total project cost limitation.
Non-Federal Cost Share: 25% of total project cost.
Program Contact: Robin Graber: [email protected]
From WaterSMART: https://www.usbr.gov/watersmart/docs/WaterSMART_Schedule.pdf Grants.gov: https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353621 *Best for the Eastside Flood Mitigation Project, supporting floodplain restoration and ecological benefits.*
Future Grants
CalOES: Community Power Resiliency
Deadline: TBD.
Amount: Maximum during the last cycle was $300k
Match: No
Link:https://www.caloes.ca.gov/office-of-the-director/policy-administration/financeadministration/grants-management/community-resiliency-listos-grants/ Summary: The Community Resiliency Grant is the next generation of the Public Safety Power Shutoff Grant. The grant is to help maintain the continuity of critical services that are vulnerable to power outages, including Schools, County Election Offices, Food Storage and other locations. This grant is expected to be reissued by a new cycle has not been publicized at this juncture. 59 *Can be great for the Veterans Hall backup generator.
Bureau of Reclamation Small Storage Program:
Deadline: TBD, the NOFO will be released in the fall.
Purpose: The BIL authorized $100 million for small surface water storage and groundwater storage projects in accordance with the requirements of Section 40903. This competitive grant program is an opportunity for non-Federal project sponsors to apply for Federal cost-shared funding of eligible nonFederal small surface water and groundwater storage projects in the 17 Western States, Alaska, and Hawaii.
Award Ceiling: TBD
Non-Federal Cost Share: 25% of the total project cost or $30,000,000 Program Contact: Small Storage Program Team at [email protected].
Link: https://www.usbr.gov/smallstorage/
**direct groundwater injection wells.
California Department of Parks and Recreation: Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Deadline: June 2025
Amount: Up to $6 million
Match: Yes - 50%
Eligibility: Cities, counties, tribal governments, JPAs, park districts, and special districts with authority to acquire, operate and maintain public park and recreation areas URL: https://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=21360
Project must be acquisition or development, combination projects are not eligible. Development of recreation features must be for outdoor recreation, not indoor recreation. See the list of recreation features in the application guide.
*wants to add restroom facilities to downtown park, city is facilitating a bike master plan.
Federal Highway Administration/DOT: Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP)
Deadline: June 2025
Amount: $100,000 to $15,000,000
Match: 20% - FHWA expects the period of performance to be no more than 2 years for Planning and Design grants and 5 years for Construction grants.
Eligibility: Local or Regional Governmental Organizations; Multicounty Special Districts; State; Multistate Group of Governments; or An Indian Tribe.
URL: www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/atiip/ Purpose: The innovative new ATTIP grant program is keen to fund:
• Investment that is uniquely contracted to enable communities to plan and construct connected active-transportation systems. Priority will be given to local governments and communities that are planning and building connected active-transportation networks—making it safer and more convenient for people to get where they need to go on foot, by bicycle and by wheelchair.
Local governments know that this investment is critical to reduce transportation-related fatalities, strengthen their economies, provide more transportation options to underserved communities and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
• Active transportation networks that connect people to everyday destinations like public transportation, businesses, workplaces, schools and other community activity centers, as well as active transportation/ trail spines that link communities and regions. • Active transportation systems planned with community input or aimed at addressing disparities in bicyclist and pedestrian fatality rates, with opportunities for a higher federal share in disadvantaged communities.
• A rule to be issued that will encourage the use of categorical exclusions, expedited procurement techniques and other best practices to ensure that infrastructure is constructed quickly and efficiently with as little impact as possible.
60 Eligible projects include, but aren’t limited to:
o Trail construction and maintenance equipment
o Trail/highway crossings and intersections
o Recreational trails
o Trail bridges
o Resilience improvements to pedestrian and bicycle facilities or to protect or enhance use. o Spot improvement programs (programs of small projects to enhance pedestrian and bicycle use)
o Signing for pedestrian or bicycle routes
o Signs, signals, signal improvements (including accessible pedestrian signals) o Shared use paths / transportation trails
o Separated bicycle lanes
o Sidewalks (new or retrofit)
o Safety education and awareness activities and programs to inform pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists on ped/bike traffic safety laws
o Stormwater mitigation related to pedestrian and bicycle project impacts **SB county’s local ATP.
Local Parks Grant Program
Deadline: June 2025
Amount: Min $15,000, max $250,000 in grant awards for the Planning and Development track, and $2,500,000 in grant awards for Implementation Grant track Match: Not required, but recommended for implementation grants Eligibility: 501(c)3 organizations, California Native American Tribes, Native 7871 Organizations, Land Trusts, Fiscally Sponsored Community Organizations, Foundations, and Local Government Agencies (City, County, Regional).
Local parks include land that is owned or managed by a local city, county, park or community service district, land trusts, regional park or open space district, non-profit organization or foundation, or any other entity other than federal and state agencies. Both indoor and outdoor spaces can be considered. https://artsincaliforniaparks.org/local-parks-grant-program/ This new multi-year grant program intends to create local community connections to California’s rich and diverse cultural history and natural areas outside of California’s state park boundaries. Eligible projects will enhance connections to local cultural history, local parks, open space or natural areas through community events, programming or installations that help to build sustainable community connections, health and well-being. The Local Parks Grants Program will be managed and administered by Parks California.
This program supports the “Outdoor Access for All” initiative led by Governor Gavin Newsom and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, along with the Natural Resources Agency’s “Outdoors for All” initiative, and California State Parks’ Reexamining Our Past Initiative. 61 CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
AGENDA ITEM 7.a
Meeting Date: November 25, 2024
SUBJECT: Public hearing to consider the following:
1. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1272 adopting an Addendum to the FEIR Solvang Comprehensive General Plan Update and Rezoning (SCH#2023060448) analyzing the following actions;
2. Adopt Resolution No. 24-1273 Amending the General Plan Land Use Map and Land Use Element for consistency with the Zoning Regulations;
3. Introduce for 1st Reading, by Title only, Ordinance No. 24-376 rezoning APN 137-290-024 and 137-310-001 from recreational (REC) to open space (OS) and amending the official Zoning Map of the city of Solvang to reflect the same;
4. Introduce for 1st reading, by Title only, Ordinance No. 24-377 creating the village design district overlay zone (DD-1); amending the standards for the professional office (po) zone; rezoning the tourist commercial (TRC) zone to village mixed-use (VMU); rezoning the institutional (I) zone to public/institutional (pi); rezoning the commercial retail (C-2) zone to retail commercial (CR); rezoning APN 139-300-001 (Creekside open space) from recreational (REC) to open space (OS); rezoning APN 139-181-014 (Solvang Park) from recreational (REC) to parks (P); rezoning APN 139-181-061 (parking lot across from Solvang Park), APN 139-173-018 (parking lot between mission street and Copenhagen Drive), APN 139-174-040 and APN 139-174-042 (oak street parking lot), APN 139-191-008 (Annex Building), APN 139-240-058 (Alisal parking lot), APN 139-211-004 (storage yard across from city hall/fire department), APN 139-213-001 (city hall parking lot), and APN 139-213-016 (city hall) from tourist commercial (TRC) to public/institutional (PI); and amending the official Zoning Map and title 11 (zoning ordinance) of the Solvang Municipal Code to reflect the same; and
5. Introduce for 1st reading, by Title only, Ordinance No.24-378 of the City Council of the City of Solvang California Repealing and Replacing Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) of the Solvang Municipal Code and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang PREPARED BY: A. Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning & Building Manager Chelsea O’ Sullivan, City Attorney
Taylor Ford, Assistant City Attorney
DISCUSSION
Background:
The Zoning Ordinance is the "nuts and bolts" of how to develop properties here in the City. The City of Solvang adopted its zoning ordinance after the adoption of its first General Plan which occurred in 1989. Solvang adopted its first zoning ordinance in 1990, which contained exact language, process, from when the Santa Barabara County oversaw planning and zoning as an unincorporated community, therefore adopting a code not unique to the City. Since 1990, the zoning ordinance has remained virtually the same with minimal amendments.
The City of Solvang adopted the 2045 Solvang General Plan on July 8, 2024. The General Plan is the framework utilized for zoning regulations. It is a policy document that lays out a road map for changes needed to the City’s adopted Zoning Ordinance to implement the General Plan. Additionally, the City adopted its 6th Cycle Housing Element apart from the General Plan in December 2023, with conditional certification from the State of California in February 2024 pending re-zones of three (3) sites identified in the Housing Element. The proposed action is the final re-zone required by the State of California. 62 The City Council adopted 32 goals for the 2024-2026 fiscal cycle, of which City staff is to prioritize the first 15 of these goals. Of the first 15 goals established, three goals are connected to the Zoning ordinance:
• Identify existing opportunities for affordable housing in the TRC, especially from “walkable” locations (Council Goal #3)
• Update outdated codes and ordinances (Council Goal #5) • Streamline the entitlement and building process to make it easier for residents and business to improve their property (Council Goal #10).
City Staff commenced work on amending the Zoning Ordinance in early 2024 in anticipation of the General Plan adoption. All these were taken into consideration in crafting amendments to the Solvang’s Zoning Ordinance, along with newly adopted policies from the General Plan, and implementing required programs of the Housing Element so that the City would be in compliance with State Housing law. Draft revisions were provided to the Planning Commission and the Design Review Committee which provided input and feedback on four areas:
• Zoning Consolidation and revisions;
• existing land use definitions;
• entitlement processing; and
• introduction of objective design standards for proposed new overlay zones.
Proposed Project
The proposed project is broken up into two sections. The first is a minor General Plan Amendment to the recently adopted 2045 Solvang General Plan. The second portion is amendments to Title 11, Zoning Ordinance of the Solvang Municipal Code.
Proposed General Plan Amendments
The recently adopted General Plan requires minor amendments to align proposed new zoning districts with their nomenclature and standards. The proposed amendments would be to Table 2.1, primarily showing changes to corresponding zone, and ensure Floor Area Ratio (FARs) are consistent with direction from the General Plan Advisory Committee (GPAC). Refer to Attachment A for proposed General Plan amendments. The proposed amendments do not amend any adopted General Plan and Housing Element goals and policies as shown in Attachment C and D respectively. These goals and policies have been attached for reference.
Additionally, City staff has determined that a property within the Village Area (APN 139-211-004), which is currently owned by the City remained designated Tourist Commercial (TC). City staff is recommending that this land use designation be redesignated from Tourist Commercial (TC) to Public (P), to accommodate future transit and city vehicle parking, with this amendment reflecting on the adopted General Plan Land Use Diagram.
Summary of Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes
City staff proposes a complete repeal and replace of Title 11, Zoning Regulations. The following is a summary of the proposed changes to the Zoning Ordinance. A complete summary of proposed actions on the existing Zoning Ordinance is included in Attachment B. • Consolidate zones as follows to align development standards through density controls versus lot size, and ease of implementation for residents and City staff. • Renaming of various zones to reflect their underlying intention and purpose of these zones that align with the 2045 General Plan update.
• Creation of new zones consistent with existing uses and the 2045 General Plan Update land use designations.
• Amend various sections for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update, State of California legislation, and implementation of the adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element, and other amendments as directed by the City Council to implement the established fiscal year 2024-2026 goals. Amendments including the following:
63 o Repeal and replace Chapter 1 to create a Title Chapter, including a new section for the official zoning map adoption consistent with state law. o Repeal and replace Chapter 2 to create a Purpose Chapter which states the purpose for the zoning code, defines the authority given by the code consistent with state law and the responsible agencies for administering the zoning code, and sets forth rules of construction.
o Amend Chapter 3 (Definitions) to match proposed use tables in Chapters 5 through 9, and update definitions for clarity and conformance with state law. o Repeal and replace Chapter 4 to create an Establishment and Designation of Zones chapter to set forth revised zoning designations, implement zoning consistent with the 2045 General Plan Update, and establish allowable and conditionally allowed uses.
Policies on environmental resource management, parks and recreation are removed from this chapter as they were updated and included in the 2045 General Plan Update.
Archeology, flood hazards, and landscaping requirements are moved to Chapter 11. o Repeal and replace Chapter 5 to create an Agricultural Zoning Chapter with Ag Tourist Uses and development standards to implement the Guest Ranch land use designation in the 2045 General Plan Update, and to reformat the section to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards.
o Repeal and replace Chapter 6 to create a Residential Zoning chapter that includes use tables reflecting the renamed and consolidated residential zones and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update, the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and state laws which call for the reduction of governmental barriers to facilitate housing development. Development standards for mobile homes are moved to Chapter 11. The new Chapter 6 is also reformatted to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards. o Repeal and replace Chapter 7 to create a Commercial and Industrial Zoning chapter that includes use tables reflecting renamed commercial and industrial zones and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update to enable mixed-use developments in the Solvang Village. The new Chapter 7 is also reformatted to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards.
o Repeal and replace Chapter 8 to create Public/Institutional Zoning Chapter including use tables and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update and to reformat the section to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards.
o Repeal and replace Chapter 9 to create a Park and Open Space zoning chapter that includes use tables and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update and to reformat the section to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards. o Repeal and replace Chapter 10 to create an Overlay Zoning Districts chapter and create objective design standards for the Solvang Village Design District and Mission Design District to enable implementation of the Community Design Element of the 2045 General Plan Update, and to create Specific Plans Overlay chapter, and a Planned Development Overlay chapter.
o Repeal and Replace Chapter 11 (Off-street Parking and Loading) and create a “Site Development and General Development Standards” chapter. This chapter will contain development standards throughout the City for things such as setbacks, building heights, landscaping, and parking. The following are proposed amendments outside of parking:
64 ▪ Add height limit regulations to more clearly describe how height is measured, including for signs and advertising structures.
▪ Update, modernize and streamline requirements for property setbacks, landscaping standards, and building heights.
▪ Relocate but maintain code language for fences, walls, and gateposts, and lighting standards, flood hazards, hillside development, hours of construction, intersection vision clearance, and reasonable accommodations with minor edits for consistency with proposed zoning map amendments, and General Plan language.
▪ Modernize and update density bonus.
▪ Provisions consistent with state law and implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
o Create a subsection for Parking within Chapter 11 amending this section including:
▪ Clarify when and for what type of projects parking is required ▪ Amend parking space standards to increase the minimum size, require parking be on a paved surface, clarify location requirements, include figures showing parking requirements.
▪ Amend driveway standards and drive aisle standards that were adopted by Santa Barbara County in 1980.
▪ Standardize bicycle parking requirements per State Law. ▪ Create a new parking table consistent with revised allowed uses and conditional uses
▪ Clarify lodging and residential units do not qualify for parking in lieu fees. o Amend Chapter 12 (Supplemental Regulations) for consistency with state law, to streamline various regulations, and make conforming edits to further implement the 2045 General Plan Update, including:
▪ Update zone names and other terminology throughout Chapter 12 for consistency with amendments to Chapters 5 through 9, which implement the 2045 General Plan Update, and Chapter 16.
▪ Update accessory structure requirements so that accessory structures are permitted in the rear half of a property and make standards for consistency with Chapter 6 development standards.
▪ Modernize and create objective standards for construction of Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with state law and allow for the collection of development impact fees for Accessory Dwelling Units greater than 750 square feet to implement both the Land Use Element and Housing Element.
▪ Add requirements for animal keeping, live-work units, and night clubs. ▪ Update, modernize and streamline requirements for home occupations; mobile homes; swimming pools and spas; fences, walls, and childcare facilities. ▪ Eliminate section on minor modification to zoning ordinance and address in Chapter 16.
▪ “Special needs housing” consistent with state law and codify fair housing and non-discrimination in housing laws.
▪ Revise Vacation Rentals section to eliminate the ability to obtain a vacation rental permit if a project utilizes state density bonus to maintain long term housing stock within the City.
▪ Relocate but maintain code language for agriculture employee housing, energy shelter uses, energy products and facilities, medical cannabis dispensaries, small residential rooftop solar systems, and underground utility/utility infrastructure. 65 ▪ Creates separate sections for special regulations that were previously grouped with other regulations (business uses) for Location Filming, Mobile Food Vending, Parking Lot Sales, Recreational Vehicles, and Restaurant Supplemental Regulations.
o Amend various sections of Chapter 13 (Sign Regulations) to replace zone names for consistency with amendments to Chapters 5 through 9, which implement the 2045 General Plan Update.
o Amend section 11-14-3 to replace M-Light with Light Industrial (LI) consistent with zone names in Chapter 7 and make other typographical edits to Section 11-14-4. o Amend various sections in Chapter 15 (Non-conforming Structures and Uses) for better clarification of when non-conforming uses terminate.
o Amend Chapter 16 (Permit Procedures) to streamline permitting procedures based on Council direction, state law, and the facilitation of housing production, including:
▪ Identify the review authority and set forth the application review process for various land use decisions.
▪ Add a new section requiring applicant indemnification of the City of Solvang. ▪ Codify the existing pre-application review process.
▪ Revise land use approvals to better streamline permit processing and ensure the processing of future development applications is consistent with the 2045 General Plan Update by replacing the “land use permit” and “development plan” approvals with “zoning clearance” and “development permits” respectively, revising the requirements and procedures for conditional use permits and variances to allow for flexibility in application requirements, and adding a new temporary use permit.
▪ Development permits would provide permitting and conditions that run with the land and be subject to Planning Commission review consistent with the existing development plan process. The Design Review Committee would make recommendations on most development permits, but to streamline the permitting process and implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, the Design Review Committee would not review development permits for residential projects since new state law requires housing approvals to be based solely on objective design standards.
▪ The zoning clearance would be a by-right process conducted concurrently with any building permit review or for permitted uses moving into an existing space.
The following actions will be converted to a by-right process with these Amendments:
• Additions to existing multi-unit dwellings. (currently allowed at discretion of Planning Manager)
• Additions to commercial/industrial buildings that are less than 500 square feet. (currently allowed at discretion of Planning Manager) • New two-unit residences/duplexes (SB-9/Two-unit dwellings) • Conversion of non-residential space for up to four (4) units where no external improvements are proposed with the exception of required ingress and egress improvements, and other improvements necessary to meet fire code and building code requirements.
• Proposed re-roofs in the proposed DD-1 and DD-2 Overlay Zones that meet objectives standards.
66 • Proposed building re-paintings within the proposed DD-1 and DD-2 Overlay Zones that adhere to color palette schemes in the adopted Design Handbook
▪ The new section for temporary use permits would provide a process to permit uses of a limited duration such as fairs, festivals, amplified music that is accessory to a primary use, seasonal sales and activities like Christmas tree lots, temporary storage containers and other similar uses.
▪ Add new sections setting forth the standards for permit implementation, performance guarantees, time limits and extensions, changes to approved entitlements and permit revocation to better streamline permit processing and ensure the processing of future development applications is consistent with the 2045 General Plan Update.
▪ Relocated Small Solar Rooftop systems to Chapter 12.
o Amend various sections of Chapter 17 (Administration and Enforcement) for consistency with the amendments to Chapter 16 and to:
▪ Allow zoning ordinance text amendments to be initiated at the direction of city council or the planning commission, rather than requiring a resolution; ▪ Eliminating the requirement for self-addressed envelopes for notices and appeals.
o Amend various sections of Chapter 18 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities) for consistency with amendments to Chapter 16.
Proposed Official Zoning Map Amendments
City staff proposes the following to consolidate some of the existing residential zones, while remaining other zones for ease of use and readability and provide consistency with the General Plan Land Use Designations. The following zones are proposed to be merged:
• 20-R-1 and the DR 1.8 zones into a Residential Low Density (R-1) • 7-R-1,8-R-1, and DR-7 into a Residential Medium Density (R-2) zone. • DR-8, DR-12,DR-16,DR-20 into a Residential High Density (R-3) Zone. • For consistency with the proposed General Plan, an “Ag Tourist” zone will be created. • Eliminate the “AG” district and replace with various “Open Space (OS) district • Eliminate the “Recreation” District and replace it with a “Park” (P) district. • Rename various other districts to better align with their actual uses, which would provide Solvang its own zoning identity.
• Redesignated Site C consistent with the adopted 2024 General Plan land use map/diagram, a required re-zone site to meet the Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) in the adopted Housing Element.
The following table shows the proposed land use designations and their proposed corresponding zoning districts for consistency with the proposed General Plan Land Use designations. Proposed zoning districts would be consistent with the proposed General Plan Land Use Map. 2045 Solvang General Plan
Land Use Designation
Existing Zoning
District
Proposed Zoning
District Amendments
Proposed
Zoning Color
Guest Ranch (GR) - Ag Tourist (AT)*
Estate Residential (ER) 3-E-1 Estate Residential (ER3) Low Density Residential (LDR) 1-E-1 Estate Residential (ER1) 67 2045 Solvang General Plan
Land Use Designation
Existing Zoning
District
Proposed Zoning
District Amendments
Proposed
Zoning Color
Low/Medium Density
Residential (LMDR)
20-R-1 Residential Low
Density (R-1)* DR-1.8
Medium Density Residential
(MDR)
10-R-1 Planned Residential
(PR)*
7-R-1 Residential Medium
8-R-1 Density (R-2)*
DR-7
High Density Residential (HDR) DR-8 Residential High
DR-12 Density (R-3)*
DR-16
DR-20
Mobile Home Park (MHR) MHP Mobile Home Park
(MHR)
Light Industry (LI) M1 Light Industrial (LI)
Open Space/Recreation (OSPR) REC Park (P)
REC Open Space (OS)*
Tourist Commercial (TC) TRC Village Mixed-Use
(VMU)
Retail Commercial (RC) C-2 Retail Commercial (CR)
General Commercial (GC) C-3 Heavy Commercial
(CH)
Professional/Office (PO) PO Professional Office
(PO)
Public/Institutional I Public/Institutional (PI)
*Denotes New Zones Created or consolidated
Future Entitlement Processing
The current entitlement process involves a process adopted by Santa Barbara County, which is called a “land use permit”. This permit is issued for virtually all entitlements, except for conditional use permits and variances. The land use permit requires a “Planning Division” approval first, then moves on to further permitting requirements such as building permits. For most projects, a development plan is required even if it is permitted by right and requires a review by the Design Review Committee (DRC).
This includes residential projects, and potentially other projects that require objective review per State law. This also creates further issues with simple projects such as conversions of interior space, additions, etc. City staff proposes revamping the City’s entitlement process, creating five types of discretionary permits and codifying a pre-application review process which is currently used by staff, but no regulations exist (although a fee does). The Land Use Permit and Development Plan would be eliminated. These proposed changes specifically implement City Council Goals #5 and #10, along with Housing Element Implementation PO and Y.
68 Zoning Clerance
A zoning clearance would replace the land use permit and would be approved by City staff. This would also allow a “by-right” process to be completed with any building permit review concurrently, or an overthe-counter approval for uses that are “permitted” and moving into a new space, which is currently not defined in the existing code. The following actions would be permitted under zoning clearance, with those that are proposed to be converted into a “by-right” process is asterisked (*) and underlined, while the others are carried over from the current code:
• Additions to existing dwelling units.
• Additions to existing multi-unit dwellings (currently allowed at the discretion of Planning Manager).*
• Additions to commercial/industrial buildings that are less than 500 square feet (currently allowed at the discretion of Planning Manager).*
• Restriping of a parking lot which does not decrease the number of parking spaces required for an approved development project nor change the vehicle circulation patterns, unless otherwise required to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. • Color and material board that are consistent with the original approval for a completed residential, commercial, or industrial development project. • New single unit dwellings.
• New two-unit residences/duplexes (SB-9/Two-unit dwellings).* • Accessory Dwelling Units/Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. • Interior remodels with no proposed exterior improvements. • Changes in permitted uses allowed in Chapters 6 through 9 where no construction is proposed. • Conversion of non-residential space for up to four (4) units where no external improvements are proposed with the exception of required ingress and egress improvements, and other improvements necessary to meet fire code and building code requirements.* • Proposed re-roofs in the DD-1 and DD-2 district that meet objectives standards in Chapter 10.* • Proposed building re-paintings within the DD-1 and DD-2 district that adhere to color palette schemes in the adopted Design Handbook.*
Proposed building colors would be completed at a staff level after a design handbook is completed and adopted by the City Council. The handbook would be the next work effort envisioned by City staff. A handbook, vetted by the DRC and approved by the City Council allows property owners the ability to “start somewhere” versus the current “it depends” answer, which may vary depending on whomever sits on the DRC. Developers and property owners respond better when they have “certainty” and flexibility would be built in allowing developers and property owners outside of the color schemes to propose their vision to the DRC. This would not apply to new developments.
Development Permits
Development permits will replace the development plan and provide for permitting and conditions that run with the property. Development permits will require Planning Commission approval, with recommendations by the DRC, which is current practice. The following type of projects will require development permits:
• Residential development projects with two or more dwelling units (no DRC review required). • Mixed-use development projects.
• New non-residential development or redevelopment.
• Additions to non-residential buildings greater than 500 square feet or requesting an additional story.
• Conversion of a residential dwelling to commercial use. • Conversions of non-residential space to five (5) or more residential units where no external improvements are proposed with the exception of required ingress and egress improvements, and other improvements necessary to meet fire code and building code requirements (no DRC review required).
69 This change covers large projects that typically would receive public hearings by review authorities. City staff recommends removing the DRC from residential development permit approvals (all residential projects), as State law requires that approvals are based on objective design standards versus subjective standards such as colors and viewsheds, and implements Housing Element Implementation Program Y. This proposed change would implement the streamlining envisioned by City Council Goal #
10. Conditional Use Permit/Variance/Sign Permit
These will remain unchanged; however, application requirements are proposed to be eliminated and streamlined to allow for flexibility in determining what is required through checklists, which currently exist on the city’s website: https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/Index/24. The proposed changes add flexibility and the ability to respond quickly to changes in State law and practices.
Pre-Application Review
City staff proposes to codify a “pre-application” review process, which is currently being utilized, but with no standards or regulations. With the pre-application process, the expectations would include the following:
• Inform the applicant of development and design standards as they apply to the proposed development;
• Review the City’s permit process, possible development alternatives, or modifications; • Identify information and materials the City typically requires for similar applications, and any necessary technical studies and information relating to the environmental review of the development (if applicable); and
• Allow for a presentation to a Review Authority to receive feedback on a conceptual project design.
This would afford an applicant a “road map” for entitlement processing, as well as provide valuable information towards the feasibility of a project, particularly with potential infrastructure improvements. It is City staff’s intention to use this review, especially for large residential projects, to elicit feedback from the DRC, thereby creating a better set of expectations for all concerned.
Consistency with 2045 General Plan
The proposed General Plan Amendments and Zoning Ordinance amendments will create internal consistency between both the policy document (General Plan) and regulatory document (Zoning Ordinance). In addition, the proposed zoning map amendments would Implementation Program HE-J, which requires the City to provide adequate sites to fulfill the City’s RHNA allocation by expanding the development capacity of residential property through zoning designation changes. The proposed Site C rezones will be the final re-zone necessary for full compliance with the conditional Housing Element approval. Additionally proposed amendments assist in the streamlining of development, particularly reducing government barriers to facilitate housing development that is contained in the adopted Housing Element. Proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and their corresponding consistency with General Plan and Housing Element Implementation Policies are shown in Attachment A.
CEQA Determination
On July 8, 2024, the City of Solvang City Council certified the EIR and approved the Original Project adopting the 2045 Solvang General Plan, the Final Environmental Impact Report identified certain mitigation measures that were necessary to mitigate potential impacts of the Original Project to less than significant levels. The City Council adopted a findings of fact made, including the Statement of Overriding Considerations, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan associated with the 2045 Solvang General Plan Update. While many of the proposed amendments fall under what was previously reviewed, to achieve consistency with the 2045 General Plan to with the proposed Zoning Code amendments, including streamlining the entitlement process and overall modernize the zoning code, an addendum to the Final EIR has been prepared to address remaining CEQA requirements.
This is included in Attachment G.
70 Recommendation
At its November 4, 2024 meeting, the Planning Commission voted 4-0 recommending the City Council take the following actions:
1) Addendum the 2045 Solvang General Plan Final EIR (SCH# 2023060448). This is included in City Council resolution 24-1272;
2) Amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map and Land Use Element. This is included in City Council Resolution 24-1273;
3) Repeal and Replace the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and 4) Repeal and Replace Title 11, Zoning Ordinance. Items 3 and 4 are included in Ordinance No. 24-376, 24-378, and 24-379.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council has the following alternatives to consider:
1. Make proposed modifications to the proposed General Plan Amendments and Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
2. Deny the proposed General Plan Land Use Amendment and Zoning Ordinance amendments.
This item will return to City Staff for revisions. Should the Council recommend denial of these amendments, it should be specific on what needs to be revised in order for staff to make revisions and bring back the Planning Commission for recommendations and return to the City Council to meet required state statutory deadlines.
FISCAL IMPACT:
It is estimated that City staff has expended approximately 320 hours in producing revisions to the Zoning Ordinance at a cost of $62,720 in hourly fees plus additional legal fees for review and producing required resolutions. Use of an outside consultant for a similar work effort would be approximately $250,000 to $350,000, plus additional staff review time and legal review.
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Proposed General Plan Amendment
B. Table summary of Proposed Zoning Amendments
C. Adopted 2045 Solvang General Plan Goals and Policies D. Adopted 6th Cycle Solvang Housing Element Implementation Programs E. City Council Resolution 24-1272: FEIR Addendum
Exhibit A – Final EIR Addendum
F. City Council 24-1273: General Plan Amendment
Exhibit A - Table 2.1 of the Land Use Element of the 2045 General Plan Exhibit B – Land Use Diagram/Map
G. Draft Ordinance 24-376
H. Draft Ordinance 24-377
I. Draft Ordinance 24-378
Exhibit A – Title 11 – Zoning Regulations
Exhibit B – Official Zoning Map
J. Correspondence Received – Watts
K. Correspondence Received – Kent
71 Attachment A
Existing and Proposed General Plan Land Use Diagram/Map Amendment 377 Second Street (APN 139-211-004)
Existing General Plan Designation
Amended General Plan Designation
GP Designation:
Tourist Commercial
GP Designation:
Public/Institutional
72 Proposed General Plan Table 2.1 Amendments
Land Use Diagram and Land Use
Designations
Guest Ranch (GR)
This designation is established to recognize the approximately 30 acres of the Alisal guest Ranch located within the city, which is a working agriculture ranch. Allowed uses include guest lodging, employee housing, restaurants, and recreation and entertainment.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: N/AUp to 10 du/ac
• Intensity: Up to 15,000 square feet per acre (0.34 FAR) Estate Residential (ER)
This designation allows for low-density, large lot single-family residential development. This designation is characterized by estate ranchettes with detached single-family residences.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0- 1.0 du/ 3 ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: ER-33-E-1
Low Density Residential (LDR)
This designation allows for single-family residential development. This designation is characterized by detached single-family residences on large parcels.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0 - 1.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: ER-11-E-1
Low/Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
This designation allows for single-family residential development. This designation is characterized by detached single-family residences on large parcels.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0 - 2.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: R-120-R-1, DR 1.8
73 Medium Density Residential (MDR)
This designation allows for single- and multifamily residential development. This designation is characterized by detached single-family and/or medium-density, multi-family residences on smaller parcels.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 3.0 to 7.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: R-2, PR 7-R-1, 8-R-l, 10-R-1, DR- 7 High Density Residential (HDR)
This designation allows for multifamily residential development. This designation is characterized by, duplexes, triplexes, row houses, apartments, and/or condominiums. These properties could have increased density based on State Law.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 8.0 to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: DR-8 through DR-20R-3
Mobile Home Park (MHR)
This designation allows for the development of mobile home parks.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0.0 to 8.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: MHP Mobile Home ParkMHR
Light Industry (LI)
This designation allows for a range of light industrial land uses. This designation is characterized by light manufacturing, research and development facilities, warehouses, and processing facilities.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: N/A
• Intensity: 0.23 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: M-1, GCLI
Open Space/Recreation (OSPR)
This designation allows for public parks, indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment uses, and open space.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: N/A
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: OS, P
Tourist Commercial (TC)
The Tourism Commercial designation allows for a mix of commercial establishments, residential, professional office, hotels, hospitality uses, visitor-serving uses, and entertainment venues. This 74 designation provides for a variety of uses with an emphasis on visitors-serving within the Danish theme downtown area. The ground floor shall remain a non-residential use for all vertical mixed-use developments.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: Up to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 to 3.0 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: VMUTRC
Retail Commercial (RC)
This designation allows for commercial establishments intended to serve the everyday needs of Solvang residents. This designation is characterized by specialty shops, grocery stores, personal service establishments, and residential mixed-use development. Residential is permitted in this designation only in a vertical mixed-use format. For vertical mixed-use developments, the ground floor shall remain a non-residential use.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0.0 to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: CR-2
General Commercial (GC)
This designation allows for large scale commercial establishments and is characterized by wholesale, heavy commercial uses, and residential mixed-use development. Residential is permitted in this designation only in a vertical mixed-use format. For vertical mixed-use developments, the ground floor shall remain a non-residential use.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: Up to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: CH-3
Public/Institutional (PI)
This designation allows for a variety of public and quasi-public uses, and is characterized by schools, places of assembly, hospitals, and public utility facilities.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: N/A
• Intensity: 0.23 FARN/A
• Corresponding Zoning: PII
Professional/Office (PO)
This designation allows for a range of office uses and is characterized by medical centers, general office uses, and residential mixed-use development. Residential is permitted in this designation only in a vertical mixed-use format. The ground floor shall remain a non-residential use for all vertical mixeduse developments.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: Up to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: PO
75 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
Chapter 1 Repeal and
Replace
Reserved Title Proposed to create a “Title”
chapter. Includes new section for
official Zoning Map adoption,
consistent with California
Government Code section
65800, boundaries, and
determinations.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
Chapter 2 Repeal and
Replace
General Provisions
Applicability and
Exemptions
Zoning District and
Maps
Interpretation
Conflicts
Purpose Create a new purpose statement
for the Zoning Code.
Define the authority given per
Government Code Section
65000.
Define who is responsible for
administering the Zoning Code.
Define when there is conflicting
requirements, and procedures.
Define Rules of Interpretation.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
Chapter 3 Amendments Definitions Amend various definitions to match approved use tables,
update definitions consistent
with state law, and other
updates.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-O
Chapter 4 Repeal and
Replace
Development
Standards
Establishment and Designation
of Zones
City Policies
Archeology
Flood hazards
Environmental resource
Management
Parks and Recreation
Landscape Areas
Establish new zones, and table
showing consistency between
General Plan and Zoning Code.
General Requirements for new
uses and requirements for
permits.
Establish definitions for
allowable, conditionally allowed,
and not listed uses.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
76 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
Eliminate City Policies,
Environmental Resource
Management, Parks and
Recreation codes, as these have
been updated and belong in the
General Plan.
Moved the previous section to
Chapter 11, Site Development
and General Development
Standards:
Archaeology , Flood Hazards,
Landscape.
Chapter 5 Repeal and
Replace
Ag Agriculture District Agriculture Tourist (AT) Zone Repeal and replace the Agriculture District consistent
with adopted General Plan.
Replace with new format:
11-5-1: Purpose and intent of the
district.
11-5-2: Allowable Uses and
Permit Requirements, which
shows allowed uses, and their
entitlement permit requirements
in a table form.
11-5-3:Required Development
Standards for setbacks, building
height, density, lot size,
landscaping, etc. in building
form.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-O.
3. Policy LU-9.2
4. Policy ENV-1.3
Chapter 6 Repeal and
Replace
Residential Districts
Eliminate Article A in
its entirety
Eliminate Article B in
its entirety with the
exception of open
Residential Zoning Districts Repeal and Replace the
Residential Districts consistent
with adopted General Plan.
Replace with new format:
11-6-1: Purpose and intent of the
district.
1. City Council Goal #3,
existing opportunities
for affordable
housing in the TRC
(VMU).
77 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
space and
landscaping
(renamed) and
condos and stock
cooperatives and
placed under new
Section 11-6-5.
Eliminate Article C in
its entirety
11-6-2: Definition of each
residential zone.
11-6-3: Allowable Uses and
Permit Requirements, which
shows allowed uses, and their
entitlement permit requirements
in a table form.
11-6-4:Required Development
Standards for setbacks, building
height, density, lot size,
landscaping, etc. in building
form. Proposed residential
standards have been relaxed in
most zones to allow more
property owner control on what
they can and cannot do on their
property.
New Section 11-6-5 Additional
Zoning Requirements.
Amend Open Space and
Landscaping sections for R-2/R3 Zones from Article B.
Amend Cono and Stock
Cooperatives section for
streamlined storage and private
open space requirements from
Article B.
Added Mobile Home Park
Additional Standards which was
previously located in Chapter 10,
Article C.
2. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
5. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process.
6. GP Policy LU-1.2
7. GP Policy LU 1.3
8. GP Policy LU-2.1
(rezone)
9. GP Policy LU-2.4
10. GP Policy LU-7.5
11. GP Policy LU-9.2
12. GP Policy CD-1.27
13. GP Policy CD-1.37
14. GP Polic CD-1.38
15. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-D
16. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-F
17. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-J (rezone Site
C/standards)
18. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-L
19. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-O
Chapter 7 Repeal and
Replace
Commercial Zoning
Districts
Commercial and Industrial
Zoning Districts
Repeal and Replace the
Commercial Zoning Districts
consistent with adopted General
Plan. Replace with new format:
1. City Council Goal #3,
existing opportunities
for affordable
78 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
11-7-1: Purpose and intent of the
district.
11-7-2: Definition of each
commercial and industrial zones.
11-7-3: Allowable Uses and
Permit Requirements, which
shows allowed uses, and their
entitlement permit requirements
in a table form.
11-7-4: Required Development
Standards for setbacks, building
height, density, lot size,
landscaping, etc. in building
form. Proposed setbacks have
been modified for consistency
with adopted FAR in the General
Plan.
11-7-5 has been added maintain
the existing TRC standard for
permit requirements. Maintained
Parking and Storage of Trailers
and RVs in the TRC (VMU),
relocated outdoor storage and
landscaping requirements from
Chapter 9 to this section.
housing in the TRC
(VMU).
2. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
3. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process.
4. GP Policy LU-1.2
5. GP Policy LU 1.4
6. GP Policy LU-1.5
7. GP Policy LU-1.6
8. GP Policy LU-1.7
9. GP Policy LU-3.1
10. GP Policy LU-4.2
11. GP Policy LU-9.2
12. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-K
13. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-L
14. Housing Element
Implementation
Program HE-O
Chapter 8 Repeal and
Replace
Institutional District Public/Institutional Zoning
District
Repeal and Replace the
Institutional Zoning Districts
consistent with adopted General
Plan. Replace with new format:
11-8-1: Purpose and intent of the
district.
11-8-2: Allowable Uses and
Permit Requirements, which
shows allowed uses, and their
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process.
3. GP Policy LU 7.1
4. GP Policy LU-7.2
79 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
entitlement permit requirements
in a table form.
11-8-3: Required Development
Standards shall now be
determined by the review
authority to allow for planning on
a site by site basis.
5. GP Policy LU-7.6
6. GP Policy LU-9.2
Chapter 9 Repeal and
Replace
M Light Industrial
District
Development
standards for
industrial
development have
been relocated to
Chapter 7
Park and Open Space Districts Repeal and Replace the
Industrial standards, which are
now located in Chapter 7 with
Zoning Districts consistent with
adopted General Plan for parks
and open space. Replace with
new format:
11-9-1: Purpose and intent of the
district.
11-9-2: Allowable Uses and
Permit Requirements, which
shows allowed uses, and their
entitlement permit requirements
in a table form.
11-9-3: Required Development
Standards shall now be
determined by the review
authority to allow for planning on
a site by site basis.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. GP Policy LU 8.1
3. GP Policy LU-9.2
4. GP Policy ENV-1.4
5. GP Policy ENV 3.5
Chapter 10 Repeal and
Replace
Other districts
including:
Article A District
(relocated to Chapter
9)
Article B Res District
(eliminated and
replaced with Open
Space)
Overlay Districts Repeal and Replace this chapter
with a new overlay district
chapter.
11-10-1 Create a purpose and
intent section for overlay zones.
11-10A. A new section to allow
for codification of “Design
Districts” for consistency with the
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes
2. GP Policy LU-2.2
3. GP Policy LU-2.4
4. GP Policy LU-3.2
5. GP Policy LU-4.1
6. GP Policy LU-4.3
7. GP Policy LU-4.4
8. GP Policy LU-5.3
80 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
Article C MHP Mobile
Home Park
(Relocated to Chapter
6)
adopted General Plan. This
section also contains new
objective design standards that
will facilitate streamlining
development in the VMU (TRC)
by providing minimum standards
that new development will need
to adhere to and implements
major sections of the Community
Design Chapter.
11-10B. A new section that
recognizes the ability to create
specific plan overlay zones. This
includes the adopted Village
Estates Specific Plan Area (the
Design Collective).
11-10C. A new section that will
allow for a planned development
overlay zone if approved by the
City Council.
9. GP Policy CD-1.13
10. GP Policy CD-1.22
11. GP Policy CD-2.1
12. GP Policy CD-2.2
13. GP Policy CD-2.3
14. GP Policy CD-2.4
15. GP Policy CD-2.6
16. GP Policy CD-2.10
17. GP Policy CD-2.12
18. GP Policy CD-2.13
19. GP Policy CD-2.14
20. GP Policy CD-2.15
21. GP Policy CD-2.16
22. GP Policy CD-2.20
23. GP Policy CD-2.21
24. GP Policy CD-2.27
25. GP Policy CD-2.29
26. GP Policy CD-2.32
27. GP Policy CD-2.33
28. GP Policy CD-2.34
29. GP Policy CD-2.35
30. GP Policy CD-2.36
31. GP Policy CD-2.37
CHAPTER 11 – Site Development and General Standards
11-11-1 Repeal and
Replace
Purpose and Intent Purpose and Intent Create a purpose and intent for site development and general
Standards.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-11-2 Repeal and
Replace
Applicability Archaeological Resources Relocate the archaeological resources section from Chapter
4 to this section as it is
applicable to all properties within
the City.
1. ENV-4.1
2. ENV 4.2
3. ENV-4.3
11-11-3 Repeal and
Replace
Parking Space
Regulations
Exterior Lighting Relocated from Move from
Chapter 11-12-18. Amend to
insert “Review Authority” and
moved language from previous
Chapter 7A designating that the
Planning Manager can make
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
81 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
final determination of exterior
lighting.
11-11-4 Repeal and
Replace
Parking space size,
location, and design
Fences, Walls, and Gateposts. Relocated from Chapter 11-12-
14. Eliminate “land use permit”
language, clarify the need for a
development permit over 6-feet
in height.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-11-5 Repeal and
Replace
Landscape/screening
of Parking Areas
Flood Hazards Relocate the Flood Hazards
section from Chapter 4 to this
section as it is applicable to all
properties within the City.
1. SAF-4.1
2. SAF-4.2
11-11-6 Repeal and
Replace
Parking Driveways Height Limits Based on Planning Commission direction, heights to be
measured from average natural
grade. Include requirements now
for when building height
certification is required, and
exception to height limits that
mirror exceptions in the
proposed Design District Overlay
Zones. This will assist in
reducing overall height of
structures when compared to
previous measurement which
was based on “finished grade”.
This is a new section as height
limits and measurements was
discussed in definitions.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. CD-1.32
3. ENV-2.1
11-11-7 Repeal and
Replace
Required Number of
Spaces
Hillside Development Move previous code text from
Chapter 4 to this section.
1. CD-1.32
2. ENV-2.1
11-11-8 Repeal and
Replace
Off-street Loading
Facilities
Hours of Construction Amend that the approval is
completed by the Planning
Manager versus City Engineer.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances
82 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
11-11-9 Repeal and
Replace
Parking In-Lieu Landscaping New section containing
landscaping standards that is
consistent with the city’s adopted
water efficient landscaping
ordinance. Merged other items
from previous Section 11-12-19
to new landscaping section.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances
2. CD-1.23
3. ENV-7.3
4. ENV-12.2
t
11-11-10 New Intersection Vision Clerance Moved previous code text from Section 11-12-15. Will require a
future code update to modernize
standards.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-11-11 New Property Setbacks Moved previous code text from Section 11-12-16. Eliminate all
previous code language that is in
conflict with proposed zoning
code amendments.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-11-12 New Off-Street Loading Standards This section was previous 11-11-
8. Amend the entire section to
modernize loading facilities
consistent with existing and
potential economic development.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process
11-11-13 New Off-Street Parking Standards. This was previously its own chapter, however, has been
folded into its own section
instead and the following
changes have been made.
Amend size of spaces and
increase minimum sizes.
Require that parking is on a
paved surface.
Eliminate recalculation of uses
that are allowed in the TRC
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process.
3. LU-1.4
4. MOB-3.2
5. MOB-3.4
83 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
(VMU) with the exception of
lodging/residential units.
Make clear where the proposed
location of parking needs to be
located.
Eliminate ambiguity of Planning
Manager, or city engineer to set
a new standard.
Create a new parking tables
based on uses consistent with
the uses shown in the allowed
and conditional use tables.
Amend what is required for a
shared parking agreement.
Amend dimensions for parking
isle sizes, etc.
Create a minimum standard of
12 feet for driveways, which is a
typical standard for driveway
width, and ensure the city
engineer has to approve this
Amend the section to
standardize bicycle parking,
consistent with the California
Building Code
Updates section references and
clarifies that lodging (hotel) and
residential units do not qualify for
parking in-lieu fee
84 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
11-11-14 New Overhead Utility Undergrounding
Requirements
New section requiring the
undergrounding of overhead
utilities along the project
frontage and codifying this
versus a policy.
Require to underground “service
connection” for new construction
and additions over 500 square
feet.
Requirement to underground
distribution lines below 66,000
votls for new construction.
SAF-2.4
11-11-15 New Reasonable accommodations Relocated from Section 11-12-25 as these apply to all properties.
Housing Element
Implementation HE-Q
11-11-16 New State Density Bonus/Affordable
Housing Concessions/Incentives
Relocated from Section 11-12-
23. Replace with language that
implements housing element
policies and creates consistency
with State housing Law.
1. Housing Element
Implementation HEG
2. Housing Element
Implementation HEO
CHAPTER 12 – SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
11-12-1 No Action Purpose and Intent To Remain
11-12-2 Repeal and
Replace
Accessory Structure Accessory Dwelling Units Codify objective standards for design and construction of
Accessory Dwelling Units. Allow
for the collection of development
impact fees for construction of
ADUs greater than 750 square
feet. Codify state standards as
required for setbacks, and other
development standards as
required.
Housing Element
Implementation HE-H
85 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
11-12-3 Repeal and
Replace
Residential Uses Accessory Structures Moved from Section 11-12-2.
Require accessory structures to
be located on the rear half of a
property. Eliminate other
standards inconsistent with
development standards
proposed in Chapter 6. Eliminate
the use of cargo
containers/seatrains as
accessory storage uses in
residential zones.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-12-4 Repal and
Replace
Reserved Agricultural Employee Housing Moved from Section 11-12.26.
Amend for consistency with
State Law creating this type of
housing “by right” and stating
only objective standards can be
utilized. This implements the
adopted Housing Element.
1. Housing Element
Implementation HEF
2. Housing Element
Implementation HEO
11-12-5 Repeal and
Replace
Home Occupation Animal Keeping Create a section of from code regulations that were found in
Article A, Chapter 6, and place in
its own supplemental section.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-12-6 Repeal and
Replace
Daycare homes Child Care Facilities Amend the day care facilities section for consistency with
State Law including reduction of
permitting requirements, etc.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-12-7 Repeal and
Replace
Business Uses Emergency Shelter Move previous code text from Chapter 6 to this section.
Modified language for
consistency with Housing
Element and State Law.
Housing Element
Implementation HE-O
11-12-8 Repeal and
Replace
Special Events Energy Products and Facilities Relocated from Section 11-12-13 no changes.
11-12-9 Repeal and
Replace
Temporary Tract
offices in subdivisions
Fair Housing/Non discrimination. Relocated from 11-12-28 and 11- 12-29 with updated language.
Housing Element
Implementation HE-P
86 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
11-12-10 Repeal and
Replace
Use of trailers and
recreational vehicles
Location Filming New section that was previous
included as a subsection of 11-
12-7. Change for ease of staff
use.
11-12-11 Repeal and
Replace
Mobile Homes on
foundation
Home Occupations Moved from Section 11-12-5.
Repeal the existing Home
Occupation and modernize the
home occupation section.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process
11-12-12 Repeal and
Replace
Swimming pools and
spas
Live/Work Units Objective Standards and other
regulations and standards have
been created for live work units
to implement Chapter 7 for the
proposed new use.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process.
3. Housing Element
Implementation HEO
11-12-13 Repeal and
Replace
Energy Products and
Facilities
Medical Cannabis Moved from Section 11-12-22.
Modify zone allowed from C-3 to
proposed CH zone, which is the
same zone but new name.
11-12-14 Repeal and
Replace
Fences, walls, and
gateposts
Mobile/Manufactured Homes Combined from Sections 11-12- 10, 11-12-11. Amend section for
consistency with the proposed
zoning code amendments and
remove trailer use as a
temporary use and placed this in
Chapter 16, Temporary Use
Permit.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process.
87 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
Eliminate “in applicable districts”
and limit the number of
mobile/manufactures home to
one per lot with the exception of
MHR district.
11-12-15 Repeal and
Replace
Vision Clearance Mobile Food Vending. New section that was previous included as a subsection of 11-
12-7. Change for ease of staff
use. No code changes.
11-12-16 Repeal and
Replace
Lot Area Regulations Night Clubs New code section that provides clear distinction from previous
“amplified music” sections.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
11-12-17 Repeal and
Replace
Signs and advertising
Structures
Parking Lot Sales New section that was previous
included as a subsection of 11-
12-7. Change for ease of staff
use. No code changes.
11-12-18 Repeal and
Replace
Exterior Lighting Recreational Vehicles Moved from Section 11-12-10 and renamed. Provided clarity
that RVs are prohibited as
dwelling units.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process.
11-12-19 Repeal and
Replace
Landscaping Plans Restaurant Supplemental
Regulations
New section that was previous
included as a subsection of 11-
12-7. Change for ease of staff
use. No code changes except for
ensuring consistency with VMU.
1. City Council FY Goal
#5, Update Outdated
codes and
ordinances.
2. City Council Goal
#10, Streamline
entitlement and
building process
11-12-20 Repeal and
Replace
Pipelines Short Term/vacation rental Moved from Section 11-12-30.
Minor amendments to ensure
consistency with new zoning
districts and required parking per
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances.
88 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
Chapter 11. Added provision that
new units within State Density
Bonus projects may obtain a
vacation rental permit.
11-12-21 Repeal and
Replace
Hours of Construction Small Residential Rooftop Solar
Systems
Relocated from 11-16-7, as this
is not a permit procedure, but
rather a supplemental regulation
for a specific use.
11-12-22 Repeal and
Replace
Medical Cannabis
Dispensary
Special Events Moved from Section 11-12-8.
11-12-23 Repeal and
Replace
Residential Density
Bonus
Swimming Pools and Spa Moved from Section 11-12-12.
11-12-24 Repeal and
Replace
Minor Modifications to
Zoning Ordinance
Regulation
Underground Utility/Utility
Infrastructure.
Amend title to match use table,
and amend application types for
consistency with Chapter 16.
11-12-25 Repeal and
Replace
Reasonable
Accommodations
Eliminated Moved to 11-11-15.
11-12-26 Repeal and
Replace
Agricultural Employee
Housing
Eliminated Moved to 11-12-4.
11-12-28 Repeal and
Replace
Special Needs
Housing
Eliminated Moved to 11-12-19.
11-12-29 Repeal and
Replace
Nondiscrimination Eliminated Moved to 11-12-19.
11-12-30 Repeal and
Replace
Short Term/Vacation
Rental Regulations
Eliminated Moved to 11-12-20.
CHAPTER 13 – SIGN REGULATIONS
11-13-2 Amend Purpose and Intent To Remain Replace TRC Zone with Village Mixed-Use.
11-13-8 Amend Sign Standards within
the TRC
Sign Standards within the VMU Replace TRC Zone with Village Mixed-Use.
11-13-9 Amend Sign Standards
outside of the TRC
Zone District
Sign Standards outside of the
VMU Zone District
Replace TRC Zone with Village
Mixed-Use.
CHAPTER 14 – ADULT ORIENTED BUSINESSES
89 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
11-14-36 Amend Location Restrictions To Remain Replace M-Light with LI (Light Industrial)
CHAPTER 15 – NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND USES
11-15-2 Amend Nonconforming use of
land, buildings, and
structures
To Remain Amend section D
“discontinuance” and replace
with termination by
abandonment per City Council
direction. Added separate
termination by destruction
section and revised thresholds.
11-15-6 Repeal and
Replace
Termination
Procedures
Exceptions Create an exception process
and now including findings. The
Planning Commission shall be
the review authority for this
exception.
CHAPTER 16 – PERMIT PROCEDURES
11-16-1 Repeal and
Replace
Land Use Permits Permit Application Filling and
Process
Create a new set of application
filing and processing. Establish
land use authority for decisions
based on a chart that provides
clarity to city staff and users.
Provide regulations for
application review, timeframes,
and fees, for consistency with
State law.
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances
11-16-2 Repeal and
Replace
Conditional Use
Permits
Indemnification Create an indemnification
section that the applicant agree
to indemnify the city and pay for
legal costs associated with
proposed projects. This shifts
legal burdens to defend projects
from the city and its residents to
City Council FY Goal #5,
Update Outdated codes
and ordinances
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Regulations
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Council Goals
project applicants, create a
potential budget savings
mechanism.
11-16-3 Repeal and
Replace
Variances Pre-Application
Review/Conference
Codify a “pre-application review”
for entitlement projects, as well
as pre-conference for SB 330
Preliminary Application.
1. City Council FY
Goal #5, Update
Outdated codes
and ordinances.
2. City Council
Goal #10,
Streamline
entitlement and
building process
11-16-4 Repeal and
Replace
Development Plans Zoning Clearance Establishes Zoning Clearance which is used to verify structures
and uses that are deemed
“allowed uses” to receive a
simple clearance, versus a land
use permit, typically either
completed over the counter with
a business certificate, or given at
the time of building permit
issuance. Zoning clearances
would be required for the
following:
• Additions to existing
dwelling units.
• Additions to existing
multi-unit dwellings.
• Additions to
commercial/industrial
buildings that are less
than 500 square feet.
• A “reconfiguration” of an
architectural feature
which does not modify
the previously approved
theme or plan for an
approved planning
application.
1. City Council FY
Goal #5, Update
Outdated codes
and ordinances.
2. City Council
Goal #10,
Streamline
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Action
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Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
• Restriping of a parking
lot which does not
decrease the number of
parking spaces required
for an approved
development project nor
change the vehicle
circulation patterns,
unless otherwise
required to comply with
Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)
requirements.
• Color and material board
changes that are
consistent with the
original approval for a
completed residential,
commercial, or industrial
development project.
• New single unit
residences.
• New two-unit
residences/duplexes
(SB-9).
• Accessory Dwelling
Units/Junior Accessory
Dwelling Units.
• Interior remodels with no
proposed exterior
improvements.
• Conversion of nonresidential space for up
to four (4) units where
no external
improvements are
proposed with the
exception of required
ingress and egress
improvements, and other
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Action
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Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
improvements
necessary to meet fire
code and building code
requirements.
• Proposed re-roofs in the
DD-1 and DD-2 district
that meet objectives
standards in Chapter 19.
• Proposed building repaintings within the DD1 and DD-2 district that adhere to color palette
schemes in the adopted
Design Handbook.
11-16-5 Repeal and
Replace
Specific Plans Development Permits Development Permits replaces the “development plan”. Permits
will run with the land and
required for the following:
• Residential development
projects with two or
more dwelling units (no
DRC review required).
• Mixed-use development
projects.
• New non-residential
development or
redevelopment.
• Additions to nonresidential buildings
greater than 500 square
feet, or requesting an
additional story.
• Conversion of a
residential dwelling to a
commercial use.
• Conversions of nonresidential space to five
(5) or more residential
units where no external
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
93 Chapter/Section Proposed
Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
improvements are
proposed with the
exception of required
ingress and egress
improvements, and other
improvements
necessary to meet fire
code and building code
requirements (no DRC
review required).
• As required by other
Sections of this Zoning
Code
11-16-6 Repeal and
Replace
Prior Compliance on
application
Conditional Use Permits Relocate the conditional use
permit section to this new
section. Eliminate the
“conditionally allowed uses in all
zones” section, as well as
streamline the application
process.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-16-7 Amend Variance Variances Re-number previous section Move text from 11-16-3 to 11-16-
7 and added the ability for the
Planning Commission to add
conditions.
11-16-8 New Section Temporary Use Permits Add new “temporary use permit” section, which was alluded to in
Zoning Code, but never codified.
Provide exemptions and list uses
that require a TUP. These
include:
• Art and craft exhibits,
carnivals, circuses, fairs,
festivals, flea markets,
food events, open-air
theaters, outdoor
entertainment/sporting
events, promotional
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
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Action
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Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
events, rummage sales,
swap meets, and other
special events, that will
have less than 100
people at any one given
time.
• Amplified Music.
Amplified Music that is
an accessory use to the
primary use with
standards
• Shall be in compliance
with the City’s noise
standards.
• Seasonal sales lots.
Seasonal sales activities
(e.g., Christmas tree
lots, pumpkins,
agricultural products
grown on the premises,
etc.) including temporary
residence/security
trailers.
• Model homes & sales
office.
• Temporary structures for
a maximum of 12
months.
• Temporary storage
containers for a
maximum of 30 days.
The storage container
shall be located on-site.
• Temporary office and
living quarter with an
active construction site.
• Construction yards - Offsite. Off-site contractors'
construction yards, for
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Action
Existing Zoning
Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
an approved non-City
construction project.
11-16-9 Amend Specific Plans Specific Plans Specific Plan Text from previous section 11-16-5 is located here
with minor amendments to
ensure conformity with other
sections. Section has been renumbered.
11-16-10 New Section Permit Implementation New section covering how permits are implemented.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-16-11 New Section Performance Guarantees Modernizes when performance guarantees are required, when
they are to be released, and a
failure to comply section.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-16-12 New Section Time Limits and Extensions Establishes a time limit and extensions section that now sets
time frames for when
entitlements expires. Creates
conformity of time frames across
all entitlements, setting
expiration date to 2 years,
consistent with other State
approvals, and sets a maximum
time of 5 year to commence
construction.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-16-13 New Section Changes to Approved
Entitlements or Developments
Creates a method to amend
approved entitlements in a clear
and concise manner. Additionally
previous language to allow for
deviations of the zoning code
have been modified to limit to
specific projects only, not the
entire code.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-16-14 New Section Permit Revocation Creates a new section providing a due process for permit
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
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Action
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Regulations
New Zoning Regulations Proposed Amendments General Plan Policy Implementation/City
Council Goals
revocation for consistency with
State and Federal statutes.
CHAPTER 17 – ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
11-17-1 Repeal and
Replace
Reserved Ordinance Text
Amendments/Rezones
Moved from 11-17-3. Outlines
procedures for zoning ordinance
text amendments and re-zones.
Eliminates the requirement to
pass a resolution before
amending the ordinance.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-17-2 Repeal and
Replace
Fees Public Hearing Notices Moved from Section 11-17-4.
Eliminated processes that no
longer exist such as selfaddressed envelopes, and other noticing requirements
inconsistent with State Law.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-17-3 Repeal and
Replace
Ordinance Text
Amendments/Rezones
Appeals Moved from Section 11-17-5. City Council Goal #10, Streamline
11-17-4 Repeal and
Replace
Public Hearing
Notices
Reapplications Moved from Section 11-17-6.
Added a denial made “without
prejudice” maybe re-submitted
after denial versus waiting a
year.
City Council Goal #10,
Streamline
11-17-5 Repeal and
Replace
Appeals To Enforcement and Penalties Moved from Section 11-17-7 City Council Goal #10, Streamline
Chapter 18 – Wireless Telecommunications Facilities
11-18-4 Amend Application
procedures in general
To Remain Amend for consistency with new
permit types.
11-18-6 Amend Regulations for
facilities subject to a
land use permit
Regulations for facilities subject
to a Zoning Clearance.
Amend for consistency with new
permit types.
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LU-1 To promote highquality development
of a well-balanced
and functional mix of
land uses that
preserves and
enhances Solvang’s
community character
and tourism
LU-1.1 Compact Urban Form. The City shall maintain a compact urban form.
LU-1.2 Infill Development. The City shall support and promote infill development that is compact, mixed-use, and pedestrian- friendly.
LU-1.3 Residential Land Use. Although most of the city is built out, the City shall designate a full range of residential land uses that provide for a variety of housing types, locations, and densities, including accessory dwelling units LU-1.4 Commercial Land Use. The City shall designate a mix of commercial uses, including retail, general, and tourist commercial, to promote both the tourist economy and the needs of residents of Solvang and the Santa Ynez valley.
LU-1.5 Village Area. The City shall continue to encourage a mix of uses in close proximity to each other in the Village Area (including both the Village Core Area and Mission Design Districts), including governmental services and facilities, cultural and recreational activities, a broad range of retail activities, business offices, entertainment, transit services, and housing.
LU-1.6 Mixed-use. The City shall encourage mixed-use developments with a residential component to further enhance the range of housing opportunities provided to residents.
LU-1.7 Industrial Land Use. The City shall encourage the development of more industrial uses in the M-1 zone to expand the City’s job base.
LU-1.8 Support Existing Industrial Development. The City shall support maintaining and expanding existing industrial uses within the Urban Growth Boundary area, including changes that require a popular vote, if necessary.
LU-1.9 Open Space and Recreational Land Use. The City shall maintain and correctly designate an adequate amount of open space and recreational land uses to meet the needs of the entire community, consistent with City park standards LU-1.10 Public and Institutional Land Use. The City shall designate institutional land uses to meet the social, economic, cultural, spiritual, and educational needs of the community.
LU-2 To provide a variety
of housing types that
offer choices for
Solvang residents
and create complete,
LU-2.1 Regional Housing Needs Fair Share. The City shall provide an adequate amount of appropriately zoned land to accommodate new housing units to meet the City's fair share regional housing needs allocations
LU-2.2 Existing Neighborhoods. The City shall attempt to maintain and enhance the quality of existing residential neighborhoods, ensuring adequate public facilities such as 98 GOAL POLICY
livable
neighborhoods
parks, streets, water supply, wastewater, and drainage while implementing required State Housing Laws.
LU-2.3 Neighborhood Infill. The City shall allow infill development .as required by State Law to include ADU’s, JADU and density bonus.
LU-2.4 High-density Residential Development. The City shall encourage new high-density residential development located in areas close to services and transit with appropriate site planning, and comply with objective design standards, and landscape criteria.
LU-3 To ensure that
existing and
proposed commercial
development in the
city is consistent with
the overall character
of the city.
LU-3.1 New Commercial Development. The City shall ensure that new commercial development is appropriately located and is consistent with the Community Design Element of the General Plan.
LU-3.2 High-quality Building Design. The City shall require distinctive and high-quality commercial building design, construction, and site planning that respects the character of Solvang and does not allow the use of “franchise architecture”.
LU-3.3 Commercial Amenities and Impact Mitigation. The City shall require new or expanded commercial or office areas to include provisions for adequate off-street parking, pathways connecting building entries to the public sidewalk, bicycle parking, mitigation of traffic impacts, adherence to architectural and low- water landscaping standards, and mitigation of land use conflicts with adjacent residential uses.
LU-4 To protect, promote,
and enhance the
Village Area and the
Village Core and
Mission Design
Districts. The Village
Area It is Solvang’s
principal tourist
attraction and the
essential component
of the City’s identity.
LU-4.1 Tourist-Related Land Uses. The City shall assure that the Village Area is the primary focus of tourist related land uses.
LU-4.2 Village Area Mixed-use Development. The City shall encourage a mix of uses and mixed-use developments that integrate housing and commercial uses in the Village Area.
LU-4.3 Safe Pedestrian Environment. The City shall encourage and/or undertake design improvements in the Village Area to create a safe, convenient, and pleasant pedestrian environment.
LU-4.4 New Pedestrian Facilities. The City shall require new development in the Village Area to include pedestrian-oriented amenities such as, but not limited to, lighting, wider sidewalks, clearly marked pedestrian crossings, seating areas, landscaping, signage, and shaded areas.
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LU-5 To encourage mixeduse development
projects that create
vibrant, walkable
districts.
LU-5.1 Compatibility with Adjacent Uses. The City shall require new mixed-use development to be compatible with adjacent land uses, through site and architectural design techniques that establish buffers between uses and minimize negative impacts.
LU-5.2 Mixed-use Design. The City shall require new mixed-use development to minimize the number of access driveways, and provide pedestrian friendly access.
LU-5.3 Pedestrian Orientation. The City shall require new mixed-use development to include amenities that create a comfortable environment for walking, sitting, and socializing.
LU-6 To encourage,
facilitate, and support
the development of
new employment and
industrial uses,
LU-6.1 Attract Industrial Uses. The City shall encourage and support new development of new industrial uses that provide jobs for city residents, increase the tax base, and are designed and operated in a way that is compatible with surrounding uses.
LU-6.2 Industrial Design Standards. The City shall ensure that new industrial development contributes to the overall attractiveness of the community through appropriate site design, architectural design, and landscaping. And particularly at gateways to the city.
LU-6.3 Industrial Area Screening. The City shall require industrial development to screen loading and open storage areas so that they are not visible from public roadways.
LU-7 To ensure and
preserve adequate
space throughout the
city for public and
institutional uses.
LU-7.1 Institutional Land Use Designation. The City shall allow the development of publicly owned facilities, schools, churches, hospitals and medical centers, cemeteries, and retirement care facilities and convalescent homes where appropriate.
LU-7.2 Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Building. The City shall preserve and maintain the Solvang Veteran’s Memorial Building and encourage its use for appropriate community events.
LU-7.3 City Hall. The City shall provide conveniently located public facilities to support local government and city services with appropriate public access and participation.
LU-7.4 Library. The City shall support a conveniently located public library facility with appropriate services, public access and participation.
LU-7.5 Senior Serving and Retirement Care Facilities. The City shall support senior serving and retirement care facilities.
LU-7.6 Mission Santa Ines. The City shall support religious, cultural, educational, community oriented, and agricultural uses at Mission Santa Ines that are compatible with existing land uses.
LU-8 To preserve the City's
identity as separate
LU-8.1 Community Separators. The City shall work with Santa Barbara County and the City of Buellton to protect the agricultural areas surrounding the city boundaries and 100
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and unique from
surrounding areas.
Sphere of Influence to serve as "greenbelt" open space to separate communities in the Santa Ynez Valley.
Open Space Designations. The City shall designate riparian and publicly owned lands along the Santa Ynez River, Alisal Creek, Adobe Creek, Alamo Pintado Creek, and other appropriate locations as open space
LU-8.2 Compact Development Pattern. The City shall maintain a compact development pattern by promoting infill development that minimizes urban sprawl and is compact, mixed-use, and pedestrian friendly.
LU-9 To promote the
effective use and
implementation of the
General Plan Land
Use Diagram
LU-9.1 Land Use Diagram. The City shall maintain and implement a Land Use Diagram describing the types of allowed land uses by geographic location and the density of allowed uses within each designation.
LU-9.2 Zoning Designations. The City shall ensure that zoning designations and maps are consistent with the Land Use Diagram (Figure LU-1) In addition, the City shall ensure that amendments to the General Plan land use designations, Land Use Diagram or General Plan text are consistent with the Guiding Principles, and relevant goals and policies.
LU-10 To provide a clear
framework for the
ongoing
administration,
maintenance, and
implementation of
this General Plan
consistent with State
law.
LU-10.1 General Plan Review. The City shall conduct a technical review of the General Plan every eight years and revise and update as necessary to assure compliance with State law and responsiveness to current City needs, including a jobs/housing balance and adequate municipal revenues to maintain adequate level of public services.
LU-10.2 Implementation Program Monitoring. The City shall maintain and annually review the General Plan Implementation Programs. As part of this process, the City shall update the prioritization of programs based on applicability, relevance, timing of initiation, and availability of funding.
LU-10.3 Eight Year Review of the Housing Element Update. The City shall, as directed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD), update and implement a Housing Element every eight years that provides policy and programs to encourage the provision of safe, well-designed, accessible, sanitary, and affordable residential areas where people of all ages can live, work, and play.
This includes an equitable distribution of parks and public facilities to all residential areas consistent with legal requirements.
CD-1 To maintain and
protect the natural
and built environment
CD-1.1 Community Identity. The City shall strengthen the visual identity of the city at its borders and in its “Sphere of influence” to reflect the unique character of the community
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of the city and to
coordinate a unified
community that will
enhance the two
Design Districts
(Village Area and
Mission) along with
the historic character
and image of the
entire city.
CD-1.2 Design Elements. The City shall maintain a comprehensive, but flexible, design vocabulary of shapes, colors, textures, materials, fixtures, and symbols to maintain the city’s image in the design districts to differentiate the city from adjacent areas CD-1.3 Neighborhood Centers. The City shall promote the establishment of recognizable village or neighborhood centers as part of future developments to add to public and community gathering places
CD-1.4 Building Element Proportion. The City shall encourage building elements to be in proportion with existing development in all neighborhoods, including building massing and height.
CD-1.5 Preservation of Community Identifiers. The City shall encourage the preservation or establishment of significant landmarks, view corridors, and focal points.
CD-1.6 Commercial Development Maintenance. The City shall require commercial developments to regularly maintain their properties.
CD-1.7 Gateway Identification. The City shall identify and develop gateways including pathways, primary entry points, and landmarks that distinguish the city from the surrounding region.
CD-1.8 Gateway Components. The City shall support the implementation of distinctive signage, paving materials, and environmentally friendly, drought-tolerant landscaping for primary entries to the city.
CD-1.9 Wayfinding. The City shall establish consistent and coordinated roadway signage to direct visitors and residents from entry points to areas of interest throughout the city, including areas for parking.
CD-1.10 Collaboration with Local Government Agencies. The City shall coordinate with government agencies to find innovative approaches for roadway design enhancements that are consistent with the urban form of the city and the design vision for which the city is known.
CD-1.11 Streetscape Continuity. The City shall promote visual continuity along city streets through consistent use of hardscape materials, landscape plantings, street lighting, and directional signage which reinforce the hierarchy of the street system established in the Mobility Element of the General Plan.
CD-1.12 Multi-Modal Streetscapes. The City shall require new development to create and/or upgrade streetscapes to be multi- modal, thus creating streetscapes that are walkable, pedestrian- oriented, tree-shaded, and bike-friendly.
CD-1.13 Pedestrian-Vehicle Interface. The City shall encourage streetscape treatments at important pedestrian/vehicles intersections by use of decorative crosswalks, 102
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lighting, accent plantings, and theme signage to reinforce the importance of pedestrian safety.
CD-1.14 Street Trees and Tree Canopy. The City shall require street trees citywide, including in medians, to create an expanded tree canopy and to reduce the urban heat island effect.
CD-1.15 Streamlined Public Places. The City shall reduce visual clutter along city streets, particularly temporary sidewalk signs and sidewalk merchandise sales.
CD-1.16 Compliance with Sign Standards. The City shall require all signs to meet design standards criteria and to be consistent with the overall streetscape design.
CD-1.17 Implementation of Public and Municipal Signs. The City shall restrict public and municipal signs to those that are necessary to ensure public safety, control traffic, and provide locational information. The use of internationally recognized symbols to display information shall be required wherever possible.
CD-1.18 Design of Public and Municipal Signs. The City shall require that public and municipal signs be designed per the streetscape standards and installed to minimize their adverse aesthetic impact.
CD-1.19 Multi-Tenant Signs. The City shall require multi-tenant buildings or developments to provide consolidated commercial signage to limit the overuse of different signs on a single building and/or site.
CD-1.20 Cohesive Signage. The City shall require signage to be integrated into the overall site and architectural design process to provide signs that are consistent with architectural style, color, material, and landscaping themes.
CD-1.21 Promotion of Outdoor Community Gathering Spaces. The City shall promote the location and development of outdoor public focal points and gathering places in a hierarchy ranging from neighborhoods, design districts (Village Area and Mission Districts), to city wide.
CD-1.22 Application of Open Space and Landscaping. The City shall apply open space, landscaping, and urban design standards and guidelines for commercial and residential developments to strengthen the identity and image of the city.
CD-1.23 Drought-tolerant Landscaping. The City shall require that all public landscaping in medians, on City property, and within public gathering spaces is drought tolerant.
CD-1.24 Sustainable Landscape Design. The City shall require landscaping plans for all development to include drought tolerant plants with low water irrigation consistent with State law and to maximize the use of trees for energy efficiency, climate control, screening, shading (especially of parking lots), and aesthetics. 103
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CD-1.25 Linkages through Open Space. The City shall promote citywide linkages using open space areas, parks, trails, and bike paths to connect activity centers, residential neighborhoods, commercial centers, and the Village Area.
CD-1.26 Landscaping Buffering. The City shall require the use of landscaping such as trees, shrubs, and trellised vines to mitigate the effects of building mass and provide benefits to the environment.
CD-1.27 Landscape and Open Space Buffering. The City shall require open space areas or landscape buffers in new development where appropriate to improve aesthetic appeal and provide buffers between potentially incompatible uses within the city.
CD-1.28 Use of Form to Define Edges and Focal Points. The City shall use greenbelts, open space areas, landscaping, signage, and gateway features to define community edges, focal points, and form.
CD-1.29 Tree and Natural Feature Preservation. The City shall require the preservation of existing trees and natural features (e.g., drainage courses, rock outcrops) in the overall landscape design to the maximum extent feasible.
CD-1.30 Compatibility with Existing Development. The City shall ensure that new development incorporates design features that provide buffers and transition from existing development, specifically when adjacent development is of lesser density and/or intensity
CD-1.31 Undergrounding of Utilities. The City shall require that utilities be underground in new development to the maximum extent feasible.
CD-1.32 Incorporation of the Natural Grade. The City shall require new streets and development to be designed to follow and incorporate the natural features of the landscape.
CD-1.33 Sustainable Site Design. The City shall encourage new development to incorporate climate considerations into site design and include sustainable design methods to address solar access, water conservation and retention, and wind conditions.
CD-1.34 Developments in High Visibility Areas. The City shall ensure that new development on sites with high visibility, such as on hillsides or in the highway corridors, is designed to minimize adverse visual impact.
CD-1.35 Variation in Multifamily Residential Site Planning. The City shall require the variation of setbacks, lot orientation, massing, and placement for new multifamily residential developments.
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CD-1.36 Clustering of Development. To mitigate development impacts and adapt to existing topography, the City shall consider cluster style development to maximize open space preservation and accommodate a diversity of housing types.
CD-1.37 Residential Lot Width. The City shall examine opportunities for varying lot widths along residential streets.
CD-1.38 Hillside Development. The City shall require new development located on major ridge lines, canyon edges, and hilltops to be designed and constructed to blend into the natural environment without creating adverse visual impacts. Design and construction techniques should include siting, massing, scale, and grading that are visually consistent with the natural topography that is incorporated into a Hillside Development Ordinance
CD-1.39 Hillside Landscaping Design. The City shall require that hillside properties be designed to minimize formal landscape and hardscapes. All efforts shall be made to follow the natural topography, preserve native trees/plant, wildlife habitats, and migration corridors.
CD-1.40 Hillside Development. The City shall work with future developers to avoid grading on steep slopes and require additional review to ensure that the location and design of structures preserve hillside areas.
CD-1.41 Natural Grade and Slopes. The City shall ensure that any all-hillside grading maintains the natural appearance of slopes.
CD-1.42 Slope Stabilization. The City shall require revegetation of graded slopes to assist in slope stabilization and reduce erosion.
CD-1.43 Hillside Landscaping Materials. The City shall require hillside residential development projects to use plant materials which screen structures and present an appearance that integrates residences with the natural appearance of the area.
CD-1.44 Fencing in Hillside Areas. The City shall encourage fencing installed on hillsides to open design to allow passage of native wildlife.
CD-2 To maintain and
enhance unique,
vibrant, and
architecturally
diverse districts in
the city that evoke
CD-2.1 Village Area Old World Danish Architecture. The City shall require all new development and redevelopment of existing properties to be designed using the theme and design vernaculars of traditional and historic Old World Danish architecture.
CD-2.2 Village Area Design Standards. The City shall retain comprehensive and consistent design standards for the Village Area that sustain and enhance the existing trademark architectural vernacular that reflects Old World Danish architecture. 105
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community traditions
and history.
CD-2.3 Village Area Expansion. The City shall retain the Village Area Design District within its current boundaries
CD-2.4 Village Area Structure Orientation: The city should encourage orientation of shops to pedestrian traffic rather than automobile traffic in the Village area.
CD-2.5 Parking Lot and Alley Maintenance. The City shall require ongoing maintenance by property owners of private parking lots, alleys, and trash enclosures in the Village Area. Trash enclosures shall be designed to be consistent with the architecture and color of the main building.
CD-2.6 Village Area Lighting. The City shall require street and structure lighting using Dark Skies standards to minimize visual and ecological impacts by preventing glare, limiting the amount of light that falls on neighboring properties, and avoiding light pollution of the night sky.
CD-2.7 Village Area Wayfinding. The City shall provide wayfinding to denote the location and route for visitors to visit landmarks, focal points, and parking lots in the Village Area.
CD-2.8 Village Area Parking Lots and Structures. The City shall require all parking lots and structures to include design or screening methods to minimize the visual and lighting impact on surrounding neighborhoods and the environment.
CD-2.9 Danish Style Signage. The City shall amend the Sign Ordinance to incorporate cohesive sign designs that are consistent with the Village Area Old World Danish architectural style.
CD-2.10 Architectural Design Features. The City shall require the use of Old World Danish architectural style throughout the Village Area and shall enforce the Design Guidelines as adopted.
CD-2.11 Awnings. The City shall encourage awnings on doors and windows to accentuate the architectural character of buildings.
CD-2.12 Varied Elevations. The City shall require new buildings within the Village Area to incorporate varied elevations to create additional visual interest.
CD-2.13 Blank Walls. The City shall prohibit the use of blank walls fronting a primary or secondary street.
CD-2.14 Roof Styles. The City shall require all new buildings to incorporate roof designs and pitch that reflect Old World Danish design.
CD-2.15 Fenestration in relation to Building Orientation. The City shall require new buildings in the Village Area to be oriented toward the primary street front and include fenestration in the arrangement of doors and windows.
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CD-2.16 Parking Access. The City shall require, when feasible, that vehicular parking is accessed from an alley, easement, or secondary street, and not the primary street, to limit interference with the pedestrian experience.
CD-2.17 Parking Location. The City shall require that parking is not located or oriented at the front of the building.
CD-2.18 Parking Areas. The City shall require that parking areas do not conflict with pedestrian-oriented areas and pathways.
CD-2.19 Pedestrian Experience. The City shall encourage new development to provide internal pedestrian spaces, pathways, walkways, and/or openings that face the street.
CD-2.20 Courtyards and Gathering Spaces. The City shall encourage all developments to include courtyards and gathering spaces to emulate that of European cities.
Developments are encouraged to include shaded seating areas, lighting, public art, landscaping, dining areas, and other public amenities in courtyards.
CD-2.21 Landscaping. The City shall encourage landscaping to be used to relieve the appearance of solid unbroken elevations
CD-2.22 Modern Landscaping. The City shall prohibit modern landscaping techniques (e.g., earth mounding and the use of boulders) in the Village Area.
CD-2.23 Tree Grates. The City shall require the use of tree grates around trees on walkways.
CD-2.24 Landscaping and Lighting. The City shall require, for safety reasons, that all trees and landscaping do not block or obscure street lighting, signs, or signals.
CD-2.25 Landscaping Visibility. The City shall require that landscaping does not block the vision of motorists at pedestrian crossings.
CD-2.26 Walking Surface Paving. The City shall require decorative paving materials for all walking surfaces consistent with the surroundings.
CD-2.27 Solid Waste and Recycling Enclosures. The City shall require that solid waste and recycling enclosures are treated and integrated into the overall site design and are screened.
CD-2.28 Screening of Private Parking and Storage Areas. The City shall encourage screening to be used to obscure the view of private parking and/or storage areas, including trash enclosures, from public street or pedestrian area.
CD-2.29 Spanish Colonial Revival Architecture . The City shall require all new development and redevelopment be designed using the theme and design vernaculars of Spanish Colonial Revival architecture.
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CD-2.30 Spanish Style Signage. The City shall amend the Sign Ordinance to incorporate cohesive sign designs that are consistent with the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style of the Mission Design District.
CD-2.31 Landscaping. The City shall require landscaping to be drought tolerant, with an emphasis on native and Mediterranean landscaping. Palm trees are prohibited as part of any landscaping plan in this Mission Design District.
CD-2.32 Stucco Cladding. The City shall require the exterior of buildings to use stucco cladding as the primary, but not exclusive, exterior building material.
CD-2.33 Arcades and Gathering Spaces The City should encourage developments to include arcades with porticos and gathering spaces in the form of paseos, courtyards, patios, and gardens similar to those found in traditional Spanish and Mission design.
CD-2.34 Roof Style. The City shall require that roof designs are low in pitch using the gable or hipped styles. Roof materials and configurations shall be compatible with the architectural style. The use of wood or composite shingles is prohibited.
CD-2.35 Decorative Elements. The City shall encourage the use of decorative elements, such as adobe and brick in foundations, tile on entrance steps, decorative attic vents, and chimney caps.
CD-2.36 Colors. The colors of the buildings should be earthtone. The city shall discourage dramatically bright colors or bright white walls.
CD-2.37 Front Entries. The City shall encourage the incorporation of a front entry porch, stoop, or similar covered front entry element at the primary entrance to the building.
CD-2.38 Design Theme for Streetscape. The City shall encourage a consistent design theme with the Spanish Colonial Revival architectural style for all public realm and streetscape features including but not limited to lighting, benches, wayfinding, and landscaping.
CD-2.39 Fencing and Walls. The City shall require that new fencing or walls that adjoin public spaces or are visible for public spaces be compatible with the architectural style of the development. Wrought iron or split rail wood fencing, and solid stucco, brick, stone, or adobe wall or pillars are compatible with Spanish Colonial Revival Style Architecture. Chain link fencing and vinyl fencing is prohibited.
CD-2.40 Architecture. The City shall encourage high-quality architecture in the style of rural California origins and ranch styles using minimal massing, low rooflines, façade articulation, fenestration, and simple rooflines that reflect a human scale environment.
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CD-2.41 Colors. The City shall encourage the use of colors that blend with the surrounding buildings and natural setting. The City shall discourage dramatically bright cold white wall colors.
MOB-1 To provide a street
network to move
people and goods
safely and efficiently.
MOB-1.1 Transportation Funding. The City shall identify roadway needs and identify and evaluate potential revenue sources for financing roadway system development and improvement projects and pursue viable revenue sources to meet the roadway system funding needs. This includes coordinating with SBCAG to pursue competitive Federal/State grant funding opportunities
MOB-1.2 Transportation System Capacity. The City shall use its discretionary authority over land use development to ensure that development levels do not exceed the capacity of the City’s transportation systems
MOB-1.3 Level of Service. The City shall maintain a minimum level of service D at all intersections during normal peak hours and level of service E during “average tourist season peak hours” to ensure that traffic delays are kept to a minimum.
MOB-1.4 VMT Thresholds. The City shall establish VMT thresholds for determining transportation impacts for CEQA as well as screening criteria for CEQA streamlining.
MOB-1.5 New Development Access. The City shall require new development to be served by roads of adequate capacity and design standards to provide reasonable access in accordance with City standards.
MOB-1.6 Rights-of-way Preservation. The City shall reserve and protect adequate rights-ofway to accommodate future roadway widening projects.
MOB-1.7 Mission Drive Improvement. The City shall coordinate with the California Department of Transportation to make modifications to Mission Drive (SR 246) to improve traffic flow.
MOB-1.8 Residential Area Parking and Traffic Control. The City shall preserve the quality of residential neighborhoods by discouraging tourism related parking by providing adequate Village Center parking, enforcing speed limits, and prohibiting truck and bus traffic in these areas.
MOB-1.9 Safe Speeds. The City shall enforce speed limits and consider lower posted speeds as warranted.
MOB1.10 Residential Traffic Diversion. The City shall maintain minimum levels of service on city streets in order to avoid diversion of through traffic into residential neighborhoods.
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MOB1.11 Regional Coordination for Roadway Management. The City shall coordinate with SBCAG, the City of Buellton, the Chumash Tribe, Santa Barbara County, the California Department of Transportation, and other jurisdictions in the planning and funding of regional transportation alternatives. Mission Drive (SR 246) shall not be widened to four lanes through the Village Area instead, emphasis shall be placed on developing regional transportation alternatives.
MOB1.12 Air Quality Impact Reduction. The City shall work to reduce the air quality impacts of motor vehicle use by reducing traffic congestion and promoting efforts to reduce fossil fuel-based motor vehicle use, including support for a citywide network of all electric charging station types (e.g., Level 1, Level II, Tesla, Mega-charging).
MOB1.13 Future Automotive Technology. The City shall work with Caltrans and other relevant stakeholders to ensure that City streets are designed and striped to safely accommodate connected and autonomous vehicles.
MOB1.14 Tribal Coordination on Circulation. The City shall coordinate with the Chumash Tribe on alternative traffic and circulation mitigation solutions for future projects funded or managed by the Tribe in the City.
MOB1.15Roadway Capacity. The City shall require roads to be of adequate width for use in times of emergency
MOB-2 To promote safe
alternatives to
motorized
transportation that
meet the needs of all
city residents
MOB-2.1 Bicycle Master Plan. The City shall adopt a master plan of bikeways on public property and shall develop bikeways as needed and feasible MOB-2.2 Bicycle and Pedestrian Routes on New Roadways. The City shall incorporate bicycle routes or trails into the design of new or expanded roadways when feasible MOB-2.3 Safe Bikeway System. The City shall allocate resources to maintain a safe bikeway system by ensuring pavement is of good quality, mode separation is implemented where feasible, and signs and markings are maintained.
MOB-2.4 Pedestrian Facilities. The City shall provide a system of sidewalks or pathways that provides a safe environment for pedestrians.
MOB-2.5 New Pedestrian Access. The City shall require new development to provide adequate pedestrian access.
MOB-2.6 Wheelchair Ramps. The City shall require the installation of wheelchair ramps on all new sidewalks
MOB-2.7 New Facilities in Existing Neighborhoods. The City shall encourage the installation of sidewalks, pedestrian paths, bikeways, and wheelchair ramps in existing neighborhoods, where appropriate and support Safe Routes to Schools funding. 110
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MOB-3 To provide an
adequate supply of
public parking to
meet the needs of
residents and visitors
to the city.
MOB-3.1 Monitor Parking Needs. The City shall continue to monitor the parking situation in the downtown area and consider the creation of programs limiting parking if needs arise. This may include revising existing standards, programs, or fees, the implementation of paid parking, the implementation of timed parking, or other programs to limit long-term parking, increase parking capacity, and encourage economic activity.
MOB-3.2 Parking Construction Coordination. The City shall work cooperatively with developers and the business community to identify funding mechanisms for the construction of future public parking facilities or maximize use of current underutilized private parking facilities.
MOB-3.3 Alternative Parking Measures. The City shall consider all parking alternatives such as valet parking, the construction of a parking structure, remote parking lots, or engaging in a public private partnership as alternative parking measures to address demand.
MOB-3.4 Parking for New Development. The City shall require new or expanded development to provide adequate off-street parking or offer the financial means for parking to be provided.
MOB-3.5 Micro-Mobility Parking. The City shall review and consider he use of alternative transportation modes by providing adequate parking for small vehicles such as zero emission vehicles, scooters, and bicycles.
MOB-3.6 Increase Turnover of Prime On-street Parking Spaces. The City shall consider parking time limits in the most in-demand parking areas to increase turnover of parking spaces, increase parking opportunities to active shoppers, and reduce instances of employees parking in prime downtown parking.
MOB-4 To provide a safe
network of streets
that reduce
automobile
dependence without
sacrificing mobility
are safe for all users.
MOB-4.1 Complete Streets. The City shall create guidelines to facilitate the installation of non-automobile serving infrastructure along its streets, including sidewalks and bike trails.
MOB-4.2 Street Closures. The City shall analyze the potential for streets to be closed to vehicular traffic or otherwise modified to improve travel routes available to pedestrians and bicyclists.
MOB-4.3 Safe Streets. The City shall pursue and enact traffic calming measures as appropriate to meet the policy objectives, as conditions warrant.
MOB-4.4 Curbside Management. The City shall analyze access to high- use curb space to facilitate curbside pick-up and drop-off for transportation network and delivery companies without unduly obstructing access for pedestrians and bicyclists. 111
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MOB-4.5 E-Scooters. The City shall study the implementation micro- mobility transportation alternatives.
MOB-5 To reduce traffic
congestion and
vehicle trips through
more efficient
infrastructure and
support for trip
reduction programs
MOB-5.1 VMT Management. The City shall work with SBCAG and the Santa Barbara County Air Pollution District to identify trip and VMT reduction opportunities.
MOB-5.2 TDM. The City shall encourage employers to promote carpooling, public transportation, and allow telecommuting.
MOB-5.3 Park-and-Ride Lots. The City shall work with the SBCAG to plan park and ride lots at suitable locations serving long distance and local commuters.
MOB-5.4 TSM. The City shall explore options for telematics-based parking and route management systems to smooth traffic flow.
MOB-5.5 Supporting ITS Infrastructure. The City shall assess the suitability and adequacy of broadband infrastructure in the city to support future ITS implementation and capacity for telework within the City.
MOB-6 To participate in a
public transportation
system that is safe,
convenient, efficient
and meets the
identified need of the
Solvang community.
MOB-6.1 Transit Service Use and Expansion. The City shall support the use of the public transportation system as well as the expansion of transit operations when demand levels are sufficient to warrant increased service.
MOB-6.2 Regional Transit Network. The City shall work with SBCAG and other nearby cities and jurisdictions to ensure that the regional transit network offers access for those with limited mobility options.
MOB-6.3 Transportation Access for Mobility Impaired. The City shall support the public transportation system to accommodate the mobility needs of residents, especially of transit dependent persons such as the elderly and disabled.
PFS-1 To maintain an
adequate level of
service in the City's
water system to meet
the needs of existing
and future residents,
businesses, and new
development.
PFS-1.1 Water Supply Sources. The City shall continue to maintain a water supply program consisting of multiple sources of water, water conservation and groundwater management to accommodate projected water demand and provide for reliable water supply.
PFS-1.2 Adequate Fire Flows. The City shall insure the provision of water supply, storage, and adequately sized pipelines to provide fire flows to meet the recommendations of the Fire Chief, City Engineer, and Utilities Director.
PFS-1.3 Water Supply and Infrastructure. The City shall ensure there is adequate water supply and infrastructure in place or that will be available in place and prior to approving any new development. The City will consider existing and future water supply and demand prior to project approval.
PFS-1.4 Water Line Maintenance. The City shall systematically replace or repair leaking and deteriorated water lines.
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PFS-1.5 Cost of New Infrastructure. The City shall require that costs of improvements to the water distribution system that are necessary for new developments are financed by the property owner and/or developer.
PFS-1.6 Water Efficient Landscaping. The City shall require new development to comply with the State water efficient landscaping requirements.
PFS-2 To operate and
maintain the City’s
sanitary sewer
system and
wastewater treatment
plant facilities to
provide adequate
capacity for existing
residents,
businesses, and
future development
PFS-2.1 Wastewater System Capacity. The City shall continue to expand water treatment, distribution, and storage facility systems for potable and non-potable systems as necessary to accommodate the needs of existing and planned development.
PFS-2.2 Cost of New Infrastructure. The City shall require that costs of improvements to the wastewater and water reclamation system that are necessary for new development are financed by the property owner or developer.
PFS-2.3 Pursue Infrastructure Funding. The City will pursue available funding from county, state and federal grants.
PFS-2.4 Protect Groundwater Quality. The City shall preserve and protect groundwater quality through the implementation of best practices and innovative methods for modern wastewater disposal.
PFS-3 To reduce solid
waste entering local
landfills through
waste management
and recycling.
PFS-3.1 Waste Management. The City shall continue to coordinate with the contractor to improve its solid waste management system through emphasis on waste prevention, reuse, recycling, composting, and appropriate disposal.
PFS-3.2 Reduce Municipal Solid Waste. The City shall reduce municipal solid waste generation by employing a wide range of innovative techniques, including electronic communications to reduce paper usage and buying products with less packaging or in bulk, where feasible.
PFS-3.3 Recycling Collection. The City shall require all new projects, , to provide sufficient and accessible space for the storage and collection of recyclable materials and organic waste separate in addition to, space for refuse storage and collection.
PFS-4 To coordinate with
law enforcement, fire
protection, and
emergency service
providers to ensure a
safe community and
protect city residents
and property.
PFS-4.1 Police Staffing. The City shall coordinate with the county to ensure adequate staffing and facilities to achieve desired levels of public safety.
PFS-4.2 Community Policing Strategies. The City shall promote community policing strategies that support community partnerships and problem-solving techniques that build public trust and proactively address public safety issues.
PFS-4.3 School Security and Safety. The City shall encourage local law enforcement to collaborate with the Solvang School District to study and implement measures that enhance the security of schools and the safety of students, teachers, and administrators.
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PFS-4.4 Tourist and Visitor Safety. The City shall coordinate with the Chamber of Commerce, hotels, and downtown business to train employees about crime prevention.
PFS-4.5 Mutual Aid Agreements. The City shall maintain mutual aid agreements among fire protection and emergency service providers to ensure residents and property are adequately served and to facilitate the efficient use of available resources.
PFS-4.6 Emergency Medical Services. The City shall coordinate emergency medical services between agencies serving the city.
PFS-5 The City shall work to
reduce fire risk to
structures, property,
and residents.
PFS-5.1 Fire Safety Information. The City shall coordinate with County Fire Department to inform homeowners of the risk of fire and ways to prevent loss, including information about methods for fire protection at the urban/wildland interface.
PFS-5.2 Defensible Space. The City shall coordinate with County Fire Department to work with residents and businesses to provide “defensible space” around structures to provide fire fighters with sufficient room to defend structures and maneuver.
PFS-5.3 Fire Flows. The City shall ensure that adequate peak load water fire-flows are maintained throughout the city and shall regularly monitor fire-flows to ensure adequacy.
PFS-6 Improve the health
and quality of life for
all Solvang residents.
PFS-6.1 Collaboration for Improved Health. The City shall collaborate with local health officials, planners, nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, hospitals, local health clinics, and community groups to improve community health.
PFS-6.2 Health in All Policies. The City shall prioritize the overall health of Solvang residents in its strategies, programs, daily operations, and practices.
PFS-6.3 Address Health Inequities. The City shall address health inequities in Solvang by striving to remove barriers to healthy living, avoiding disproportionate exposure to unhealthy living environments, and providing a high quality of life for all residents, regardless of income, age, or ethnicity.
PFS-7 To provide and
maintain park
facilities with a range
of recreational
opportunities for City
residents of all ages
and abilities.
PFS-7.1 Recreation Services. The City shall continue to provide and facilitate quality recreational services, including programs, classes, special events, and facilities to all members of the community in a courteous and efficient manner.
PFS-7.2 Parks and Recreation System. The City shall continue to operate and maintain a parks and recreation system which provides important environmental, social, personal and economic benefits to meet the needs of the City’s residents.
PFS-7.3 Park Facility Use. The City shall continue to maximize the use of each park facility by creatively adapting the recreation opportunities available, as community needs change and evolve.
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PFS-7.4 Facility Master Plans. The City shall create Master Plans for each park or recreation facility and periodically review and update the plans and estimate implementation costs to respond to changing needs.
PFS-7.5 Neighborhood Impacts. When preparing new, or updating existing, park and facility plans, the City shall consider the effects on surrounding neighborhoods for issues such as noise, light and glare, and traffic and parking in order to minimize impacts on neighborhood quality of life.
PFS-7.6 Intergovernmental Coordination. The City shall maintain open communication with the State, the County, the City of Buellton, local organizations and the school districts to establish mutual goals and timelines for achieving those goals.
PFS-7.7 Park Safety. The City shall continue to maintain and improve safety in existing parks and design park improvements to facilitate security and policing.
PFS-7.8 Park Patrols. The City shall coordinate with the law enforcement to provide mobile patrols of parks and recreation events.
PFS-7.9 Neighborhood Watch. The City shall coordinate with neighborhood watch programs to provide added security in park areas.
PFS-7.10 Public Awareness. The City shall increase resident awareness of available park and recreational facilities and opportunities by periodically providing public information and activity guides and maintaining cooperative relationships with local media outlets and local organizations.
Recreation Activities at State Parks. The City shall coordinate with the State to maintain recreational activities for residents and visitors at the Santa Ines Mission Mills State Park, State Parks Department, and Santa Barbara Trust for Historic Preservation management objectives.
PFS-7.11 Urban Trails Plan. The City shall prepare an urban trails plan and program in coordination with neighboring Cities.
PFS-8 To provide highquality, cost-effective
park operation and
maintenance.
PFS-8.1 ADA Compliant Parks and Facilities. The City shall design park and recreation facilities that are ADA accessible and energy and resource efficient.
PFS-8.2 Energy Efficient Parks and Facilities. When creating new, or updating existing park and facility plans, the city should incorporate energy and resource efficient concepts to the extent feasible.
PFS-8.3 Water Efficient Parks. The City shall use drip irrigation and other water efficient methods in parks to the extent feasible.
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PFS-8.4 Drought Tolerant Landscaping. The City shall use drought tolerant landscaping, solar oriented structures, and structures with natural lighting during daylight hours, where feasible.
PFS-8.5 Park Facility Maintenance. The City shall reduce City Park facility maintenance costs wherever feasible including use of durable materials.
PFS-8.6 Long-term Park Maintenance and Operating Cost Estimate. The City shall estimate the long-term maintenance and operating costs associated with a proposed project in conjunction with accepting or developing a new park.
PFS-8.7 Park Net Benefit. The City shall ensure that it receives a net benefit to the City park and recreation system when an existing or proposed park is impacted by private or quasi-public infrastructure and other easements.
PFS-9 To use a variety of
funding sources to
acquire, develop,
expand, and maintain
the City’s parks,
facilities, recreation
opportunities and
natural areas.
PFS-9.1 Capital Improvement Program. The City shall continue to list potential park projects in the City’s Ten-Year Capital Improvement Program project list.
PFS-9.2 Development Impact Fees. The City shall maintain and update projected costs for new park and recreation facilities to provide a basis of reviewing and updating development impact fees collected by the City to be used to fund improvements.
PFS-9.3 Quimby Act. The City shall adopt a Quimby Act Park dedication ordinance at the ratio of one acre of parkland for each 1,000 in population added by proposed subdivisions, or payment of park in lieu fees.
PFS-9.4 Park Grant and Bond Funding. The City shall continue to pursue grants and park bond funding for construction of new parks, major park maintenance projects, or to upgrade or add new facilities to existing parks.
PFS-9.5 Local Partnerships. The City shall explore funding arrangements and partnerships with other regional agencies.
PFS-10 To provide Solvang
with distinguished
schools, programs,
and learning
opportunities
PFS-10.1 Solvang School District Partnership. The City shall continue to confer with and work jointly with the Solvang School District on issues of mutual interest, including new school sites or facilities.
PFS-10.2 School District Facility Planning. The City shall continue to forward all residential development proposals to the Solvang School District and the Santa Ynez Valley Union High School District for review with regard to school capacity and potential school sites.
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ENV-1 To protect and
provide access to
important space
areas within the city
and within the region
ENV-1.1 Open Space Management. The City shall manage city-owned open space designated land for the protection of sensitive biological resources primarily as a preserve
ENV-1.2 Support Regional Open Space. The City shall support the efforts of Santa Barbara County, and other jurisdictions, the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and other agencies, organizations, and private landowners to establish and maintain open space lands in the region
ENV-1.3 Maintain Agricultural Lands. The City shall support Santa Barbara County to retain the Agriculture designation in viable farming units on lands surrounding the City and support implementation of the Santa Ynez Valley Community Plan.
ENV-1.4 Open Space Access. The City shall continue to provide access to open space resources, with interpretive information, when doing so is consistent with protection of the resources, and with the security and privacy of affected landowners and occupants
ENV-2 To protect important
scenic resources
within the city’s plan
area.
ENV-2.1 Protect Scenic Qualities. The City shall protect and enhance the important scenic qualities within the City Limits, including scenic views of rolling hillsides and agricultural lands.
ENV-2.2 Urban Forest. The City shall protect the urban forest created by mature trees in existing developed areas and require planting of approved trees and landscaping in new development.
ENV-2.3 Scenic Transportation Corridors. The City shall support efforts by Santa Barbara County to protect the scenic qualities of transportation corridors serving the City and region.
ENV-2.4 Greenbelts. The City shall work with the County of Santa Barbara, the City of Buellton, and other jurisdictions and agencies, to preserve the scenic character of the greenbelts and buffers surrounding Solvang, and enhance the gateways to the City.
ENV-2.5 City Gateways. The City shall support efforts to enhance and improve city gateways.
ENV-3 To protect natural
open space areas,
sensitive native
vegetation, and
wildlife communities
and habitat
ENV-3.1 Natural Resource Protection. The City shall protect sensitive natural resources, wildlife communities and habitats within the open spaces.
ENV-3.2 Educational Programs. The City shall encourage and support educational programs in the local schools and park programs that enhance public appreciation and awareness of the natural environment, and programs on how to manage development to preserve native wildlife populations.
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ENV-3.3 Minimize Impacts of Development. The City shall ensure new development does not significantly deplete, damage, or alter existing critical wildlife habitat or populations such as coastal oak woodland along Alamo Pintado Creek, Alisal Creek, and Adobe Creek and riparian habitat along the Santa Ynez River.
ENV-3.4 Support Local and Regional Efforts. The City shall support and participate in local and regional efforts of local, State and federal resource agencies (e.g., Santa Barbara County, California Department of Fish and Wildlife, U.S. Army Corps, United States Fish and Wildlife Service, Cost Guard, local land trusts and conservation organizations) to protect, restore and maintain viable, contiguous areas of habitat for sensitive plant and animal species along Alamo Pintado Creek, Alisal Creek, and Adobe Creek and the Santa Ynez River.
ENV-3.5 Preserve Creek Corridors. The City shall preserve the ecological integrity of creek corridors that support riparian resources by preserving native riparian plants and, to the extent feasible, removing invasive nonnative plants. If preservation of the ecological integrity of existing resources is found to be infeasible, adverse impacts to riparian resources shall be fully mitigated consistent with the requirements of applicable State and Federal regulations
ENV-4 To protect the historic
and cultural
resources in order to
preserve the heritage
of native peoples and
the area’s earliest
settlers
ENV-4.1 Protect Archaeological Resources. The City shall provide for the protection of both known and potential archaeological resources citywide. To avoid significant damage to important archaeological sites, all available measures shall be explored at the time of a development proposal. Where such measures are not feasible and development would adversely affect identified archaeological or paleontological resources, mitigation shall be required in accordance with the relevant provisions of federal and State laws.
ENV-4.2 Collaboration with Chumash. The City shall continue a positive and collaborative working relationship with the Santa Ynez Band of Chumash Indians through continued consultation and collaboration with respect to the preservation of, or the mitigation of impacts to, specified Native American places, features, and objects.
ENV-4.3 Central Coast Information Center Referrals. The City shall continue to refer development proposals that may adversely affect archaeological sites to the University of California Santa Barbara Central Coast Information Center for review and comment.
ENV-5 To preserve and
enhance Solvang's
ENV-5.1 Protect Significant Sites and Buildings. The City shall protect and enhance Solvang’s historically and architecturally significant sites and buildings. 118
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Historic and Danish
heritage
ENV-5.2 Support Property Owners. The City shall encourage the efforts of property owners to preserve and renovate historic and architecturally significant structures. Where such buildings cannot be preserved intact, the City shall seek to preserve the building facades and ensure renovations are consistent with the applicable standards set forth in the Community Design Element and design guidelines.
ENV-6 To achieve
environmentally
responsible
reclamation of
mineral- extraction
sites
ENV-6.1 Mineral Extraction Site Reclamation. The City shall require the environmentally responsible reclamation of mineral extraction sites within the City and shall work with other agencies in the area to do the same.
ENV-6.2 Prohibit Mineral Extraction in Open Space. The City shall prohibit mineral extraction within open space owned by the City in fee or as an easement ENV-6.3 Mineral Extraction. The City shall work with existing mineral extraction operations to minimize impacts to human health and the environment
ENV-7 To maintain an
adequate level of
service in the City’s
water system to meet
the needs of existing
and future
development
ENV-7.1 Adequate Water Supply. The City shall continue to work with water providers to ensure adequate water supply is available to the community. Further, the City shall impose limitations or moratoriums on new development or redevelopment when the water supply of existing customers will be adversely impacted.
ENV-7.2 Diverse Water Supply. The City shall pursue a water supply program consisting of the development of multiple sources of water, water conservation, and groundwater management to accommodate projected water demand and provide as best possible for water supply security.
ENV-7.3 Water Conservation Measures. The City shall require new development and redevelopment projects to incorporate water conservation measures to reduce water demand through the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance (MWELO), relevant sections of Title 24 and LEED certification, and other conservation policies and programs
ENV-8 To foster effective
communication,
cooperation, and
coordination in
developing and
operating community
and regional air
quality programs.
ENV-8.1 Reduce Air Pollution. The City shall cooperate with the efforts of the SBCAPCD to reduce emission of air pollutants and their precursors and ensure ongoing attainment of federal and State ambient air quality standards.
ENV-8.2 Particulate Emissions Reduction. The City shall work with the SBCAPCD to reduce particulate emissions from construction, grading, excavation, and demolition to the maximum extent feasible.
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ENV-8.4 Mitigation Measures. The City shall require new development and redevelopment to incorporate measures from the most recent SBCAPCD Clean Air Plan to reduce air quality impacts to a less than significant level.
ENV-8.5 Air Quality Education Programs. The City shall support the efforts of local public and private groups that provide air quality education programs.
ENV-9 To reduce the air
quality impacts of
motor vehicle and
small engine use.
ENV-9.1 Workforce Housing Opportunities. The City shall support expansion of workforce housing opportunities in Solvang to reduce the volume and distance of home-towork commute trips by motor vehicle.
ENV-9.2 Commuter Trip Reduction. The City shall support regional transportation programs that reduce single-rider commuter related vehicle trips.
ENV-9.3 Alternative Modes of Transportation. The City shall encourage the use of alternative transportation modes, including transit, walking, and bicycling.
ENV-9.4 Electric Vehicle Infrastructure. The City shall encourage the installation of solar photovoltaic systems and electric vehicle charging facilities in commercial, residential, and industrial development.
ENV-9.5 Fuel Efficient Vehicles. The City shall encourage adoption of alternative fuel vehicles including electric, hybrid, hydrogen fuel cell, or other fuel-efficient vehicles, for personal transportation.
ENV-9.6 City Fleet and Equipment. The City shall work toward converting 100 percent of non-emergency City vehicles to electric, hybrid, flex-fuel, or alternative fuels. In addition, the City shall replace gas-powered mowers and other equipment with electric or hybrid models and to use alternative carbon-free models where possible.
ENV-9.7 Sustainable Development Patterns. The City shall continue to promote patterns of development that minimize dependence on personal automobiles and reduce VMT and GHG.
ENV-10 To reduce the
emission of
greenhouse gases
ENV-10.1 State GHG Reduction Goals. The City shall work with the SBCAPCD, SBCAG and Santa Barbara County to comply with statewide greenhouse gas reduction goals as established in AB 32, SB 375 and subsequent Executive Orders and legislation.
ENV-10.2 Regional Climate and Sustainability Plans. The City shall implement the relevant provisions of the Santa Barbara County Energy plans to reduce emissions.
ENV-10.3 GHG Reduction Preference. The City shall give preference to vendors which reduce or eliminate indirect greenhouse gas emissions.
ENV-10.4 GHG Thresholds. The City shall establish and maintain GHG thresholds to evaluate non-exempt discretionary projects consistent with CEQA. Projects above 120
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those thresholds shall mitigate their GHG emissions and locally offset the remaining GHG emissions if necessary.
ENV-10.5 Prioritize GHG Reduction in Development. The City shall support new development that is compact, mixed-use, transit oriented, and reduces GHG emissions by lowering vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and promoting energy-efficient building design and site planning.
ENV-11 To encourage
community action to
mitigate and adapt to
climate change.
ENV-11.1 Green Business Program. The City shall encourage businesses to obtain certification under the Santa Barbara County Green Business Program.
ENV-11.2 Sustainability Education. The City shall partner with the local school districts, waste haulers, food banks, and other local organizations to integrate sustainability and environmental literacy into the academic curriculum and educate the community on waste diversion and recycling
ENV-11.3 Local Partnerships. The City shall partner with local businesses and organizations to secure grants and incentives for facilitating GHG reduction projects such as energy efficiency and renewable energy projects
ENV-12 To incorporate
sustainable building
and development
practices into the
city's development
regulations
ENV-12.1 The City shall require through the State Building Code energy efficient construction and sustainable building practices by continuing to implement the Green Building Code.
ENV-12.2 The City shall support the use of green building practices in the planning, design, construction, management, renovation, operations, and demolition of all public and private buildings and projects, including:
• Land planning and design techniques that preserve the natural environment and minimize disturbance of the land.
• Site development to reduce erosion, minimize paved surfaces and runoff and protect vegetation, especially trees.
• Water conservation indoors and outdoors.
• Energy efficiency in heating/cooling systems, appliances, lighting and the building envelope.
• Selection of materials based on recyclability, durability and the amount of energy used to create the material.
• Waste reduction, reuse and recycling during construction and throughout the life of the project.
• Other new aspects of green design and construction included in LEED™ or other certification programs.
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• Control nighttime lighting to lower energy use, reduce glare, and prevent illumination of the night sky
ENV-12.3 The City shall design and construct all new or renovated City buildings to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold rating requirements.
ENV-12.4 The City shall to the extent feasible, require the orientation of buildings to maximize passive solar heating during cool seasons, avoid solar heat gain in warm seasons, enhance natural ventilation and effective use of daylight, and to maximize opportunities for the installation of solar panels.
ENV-12.5 Co-Generation Facilities. The City should promote and encourage co-generation projects, office, and industrial facilities, provided they meet all applicable air quality standards and provide a net reduction in GHG emissions associated with energy production.
ENV-12.6 Emerging Technologies. The City shall remain informed of and support the inclusion of new and emerging technologies for carbon-free and energy efficient design.
Support may include permit streamlining procedures, reduced fees, rebate and financing information, or other incentives at the City’s discretion.
ENV-13 To reduce Green
House emissions
(GHG) related to
energy consumption.
ENV-13.1 Energy Efficiency Incentives. The City shall work with energy providers and developers on voluntary incentive-based programs to encourage the use of energy efficient designs and equipment in existing buildings.
ENV-13.2 Renewable Energy for Homes. The City shall encourage installation of renewable energy sources for new homes per the new state building codes.
ENV-13.3 Building Emissions Reductions Plan. The City shall consider the adoption of an ordinance for all new buildings to meet State emissions reductions targets by 2045.
ENV-13.4 Energy Retrofit Program. The City shall encourage homeowners and building owners to retrofit their structures with energy efficiency improvements.
ENV-13.5 Low Income Energy Efficiency. The City shall partner with community service agencies and organizations to support energy efficient projects for low-income residents. Eligible projects may include, but are not limited to, the installation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, lighting, water heating equipment, and insulation and weatherization.
ENV-13.6 Renewable Energy in Open Space. The City shall allow renewable energy projects in areas zoned for open space, where consistent with all the elements of this General Plan, and other uses and values.
ENV-14 To become a zerowaste community ENV-14.1 Zero Waste. The City shall promote activities that reduce waste and increase waste diversion, including sourcing products with reusable, recyclable, or compostable 122
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through responsible
procurement, waste
diversion, and
innovative strategies
packaging; establishing food diversion programs; and promoting and educating on waste diversion and its importance
ENV-14.2 Household Waste Programs. The City shall coordinate with the contract waste management company to provide convenient, easy-to-use programs for bulky items and household hazardous waste.
SAF-1 To ensure that City
emergency response
procedures are
appropriate and
coordinated with the
County in the event
of natural or humanmade disasters
SAF-1.1 Emergency Response Programs. The City shall support local and regional response programs that provide emergency and other services to the public when a disaster occurs
SAF-1.2 Community Education and Organization. The City shall develop and support preparedness programs that educate and organize the community, especially vulnerable populations, to respond appropriately to disasters SAF-1.3 Interjurisdictional Coordination. The City shall work to improve coordination and information sharing among city, County and State programs and agencies to reduce the risks of disasters.
SAF-1.4 Law Enforcement and Fire Protection Services. The City shall continue to work with Santa Barbara County to maintain local law enforcement and fire protection services in a state of readiness to ensure adequate protection for the citizens of Solvang
SAF-1.5 Standardized Emergency Management System. The City shall continue to support efforts to ensure local agency compliance with the State’s Standardized Emergency Management System.
SAF-1.6 Command Center. The City shall continue to coordinate with the county to designate and develop a command center for use during times of emergency, such as the Veterans Hall.
SAF-1.7 Critical Facilities. The City shall continue to maintain existing and expand critical facilities outside of flood, seismic, and high fire hazard zones whenever feasible Mutual Aid Agreements. The City shall continue to maintain mutual aid agreements and communications links with surrounding jurisdictions for assistance during times of emergency.
SAF-1.8 Communication and Media Protocols. The City shall continue to maintain emergency communication resources, protocols, and improve information transfer to the media and public during emergencies.
SAF-2 To prevent and/or
reduce loss of life,
SAF-2.1 Earthquake Resistant Design. The City shall continue to require earthquake resistant designs for all structures and utilities.
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injury, and property
damage due to
geologic and seismic
hazards, including
ground shaking, fault
rupture, and
liquefaction.
SAF-2.2 Critical Facilities Placement. New critical structures such as hospitals, police substations, fire stations, emergency communication centers, schools, high occupancy buildings and bridges shall be located away from high-risk earthquake, landslide, and liquefaction zones.
SAF-2.3 Geotechnical Reports. The City shall continue to require the preparation of geotechnical reports and impose appropriate mitigation measures for new development in areas of potential seismic or geologic hazards to ensure, within the limits of technical and economic feasibility, that new structures are able to withstand the effects of seismic activity, including liquefaction, slope instability, expansive soils or other geologic hazards.
SAF-2.4 Underground Utilities. The City shall continue to require the design of underground utilities, particularly water and natural gas mains, to resist seismic forces in accordance with state requirements.
SAF-2.5 Identification and Abatement of Risk for Existing Structures. The City shall identify and encourage risk abatement for existing structures that will be hazardous during an earthquake event, especially high occupancy structures that have the greatest potential effect on public safety.
SAF-2.6 Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act. The City shall continue to enforce the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act that requires geologic studies to be performed so that habitable structures and essential facilities will be sited away from active and potentially active faults.
SAF-3 To reduce the
potential damage to
structures and
infrastructure from
landslide hazards
SAF-3.1 Landslide and Slope Instability Hazard Mitigation. The City shall continue to require development to avoid and/or mitigate any potential impacts a project contributes to landslides and slope instability hazards on neighboring property, appurtenant structures, utilities, and roads.
SAF-3.2 Expansion of Development in Areas of Landslide Activity. The City shall prohibit the expansion of existing structures or developments in areas of known landslide activity except when the project will incorporate measures to reduce the potential for loss of life and property.
SAF-3.3 New Development in Areas of Landslide Activity. The City shall prohibit new development in areas of known landslide activity unless development plans indicate that the hazard can be reduced to a less than significant level prior to beginning development.
SAF-4 To prevent and/or
reduce loss of life,
SAF-4.1 Development in Floodplains. The City shall not approve new development in areas subject to a 100-year flood event, based on Federal Emergency Management 124
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injury, and property
damage due to
flooding.
Agency (FEMA) mapping or on other updated mapping acceptable to the City, unless and until the flood hazard has been mitigated.
SAF-4.2 Mitigate Flooding. The City shall require new development and redevelopment to incorporate flood reduction measures into the project design in areas known to be prone to flooding.
SAF-4.3 Dam Inundation. The City shall update and maintain the Emergency Management Plan to minimize the risk to life and property due to dam failure.
SAF-4.4 Reducing Flood Impacts. The City shall require mitigation to less than significant levels for new development with the potential to increase flooding impacts.
SAF-4.5 100-Year Flood Plains. The City shall require development on land subject to a 100- year flood event, based on Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mapping or on other updated mapping acceptable to the City, to conform to National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) standards.
SAF-4.6 New Parcels. The City shall prohibit the creation of parcels upon which the presence of easements, floodplain, marsh or riparian habitat, or other features would leave insufficient land to build and operate structures. This action item shall not apply to open space lots specifically created for dedication to the City or another appropriate party for habitat protection, flood control, drainage, or wetland maintenance.
SAF-5 To prevent and/or
reduce loss of life,
injury, and property
damage due to
wildland and
structural fires.
SAF-5.1 Protect New Development. The City shall require new development be designed to protect life and property from the effects of wildfires and structural fires relative to the identified level of risk.
SAF-5.2 Fire Equipment Access and Resources. The City shall require that new development provides for adequate fire equipment access and fire suppression resources.
SAF-5.3 Road and Building Identification. The City shall require that all roads and buildings are properly identified by name or number with clearly visible signs in order to promote faster response times.
SAF-5.4 Work with Homeowners on Fire Safety. The City shall work with and educate homeowners to improve fire safety and defensibility.
SAF-5.5 Fire Safety Improvements. The City shall encourage fire safety improvements for existing homes and commercial buildings.
SAF-6 To coordinate with
fire protection and
emergency service
SAF-6.1 County Fire Department Staffing. The City shall work with Santa Barbara County Fire Department to maintain fire department staffing levels and response times consistent with National Fire Protection Association standards. 125
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providers to ensure
adequate fire
facilities, equipment,
and services are
available to protect
city residents and
property from fire.
SAF-6.2 Mutual Aid Agreements. The City shall continue to maintain mutual aid agreements among fire protection and emergency service providers to ensure residents and property are adequately served and to facilitate the efficient use of available resources.
SAF-6.3 Peak Fire-Flow. The City shall continue to ensure that adequate peak load water fire-flows are maintained throughout the city and shall regularly monitor fire-flows to ensure adequacy.
SAF-6.4 Homeowner Resources. The City shall continue to work with local agencies to inform homeowners of the dangers and appropriate responses to fire and ways to prevent loss.
SAF-7 To reduce the
potential for
exposure of humans
and the environment
to hazardous
substances.
SAF-7.1 Hazardous Material Storage and Disposal. The City shall require proper storage and disposal of hazardous materials, including medical waste, to prevent leakage, potential explosions, fires, or the escape of harmful gases, and to prevent individually innocuous materials from combining to form hazardous substances, especially at the time of disposal.
SAF-7.2 Designated Routes for Transport of Hazardous Materials. The City shall designate and continue to enforce safe routes through the City for the transport of hazardous materials.
SAF-7.3 Testing and Remediation of Contaminated Sites. The City shall require testing for contamination in areas suspected as potentially hazardous and shall require that the remediation of hazardous areas takes place prior to development in cooperation with the Santa Barbara County Public Health Department.
SAF-8 To ensure that
Solvang remains a
relatively safe
community with a low
incidence of crime.
SAF-8.1 Public Safety. The City shall continue to maintain a high-level of public safety in Solvang.
SAF-8.2 Design Review. The City shall ensure through design review that crime prevention and safety are incorporated into new development projects, especially for residential subdivision and commercial development.
SAF-8.3 Education on Personal Safety. The City shall continue to work with the Chamber of Commerce and the Sheriff to support volunteer and educational programs to inform the public regarding personal safety.
SAF-9 To promote the safe
operation of the
airport and protect
SAF-9.1 Coordinate with the ALUC. The City shall coordinate with the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) on land use planning around the Santa Ynez Airport and the City’s Plan Area.
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the safety of city
residents.
SAF-9.2 Airport Area of Influence. The City shall submit development proposals for land within the airport area of influence for review by the ALUC for consistency with the Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan.
SAF-9.3 Airport Land Use Consistency. The City shall work to achieve consistency between General Plan land uses and the ALUP, when and where it is appropriate. Measures may include restrictions on permitted land uses and development criteria, including height restrictions.
SAF-10 To protect city
residents, visitors
and infrastructure
from the hazards
associated with
falling trees.
SAF-10.1 The City shall continue to maintain trees on City property to minimize hazards, and work with property owners to do the same.
SAF-11 To reduce, minimize
and manage noise
and vibration to the
greatest extent
feasible
SAF-11.1 Roadway Project Noise Mitigation. The City shall work with Caltrans to require the inclusion of noise mitigation measures along Highway 246 near residential units in the design of new roadway projects where necessary to maintain acceptable noise levels for adjacent uses.
SAF-11.2 Noise Mitigation in Design. The City shall require the use noise mitigation measures where appropriate in the design of new development and redevelopment, especially for residential or other noise-sensitive land uses adjacent to major roads or noisegenerating commercial or industrial areas to ensure internal noise levels of the receiving noise-sensitive uses remain at acceptable levels.
SAF-11.3 Sensitive Areas. The City shall ensure acceptable noise levels are maintained near schools, hospitals, and other noise sensitive areas through proper land use decisions and site plan review.
Vibration Impacts. For projects involving the use of major vibration generating equipment (e.g., pile drivers, vibratory rollers) that could generate groundborne vibration levels in excess of 0.2 in/sec ppv, the City may require a project-specific vibration impact assessment to analyze potential groundborne vibrational impacts and may require measures to reduce ground vibration levels.
SAF-12 Reduce the potential
and severity of shortand long-term health
emergencies, control
the rate and extent of
SAF-12.1 State and County Minimum Requirements. The City shall implement all minimum requirements from appropriate State of California and Santa Barbara County agencies relative to declared public health emergencies.
SAF-12.2 Interagency Coordination. The City shall work closely with the State of California and Santa Barbara County health officials to make certain that City needs are 127
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the spread of an
illness, reduce
economic and social
displacement, and
reduce loss of life.
considered and addressed and to inform residents of programs and resources in a timely manner.
SAF-12.3 Communication and Education. The City shall continue to maintain and enhance communications and education resources to provide timely and up-to-date information concerning public health emergencies, with specific focus on vulnerable populations.
SAF-12.4 Resources. The City shall work with the State of California and Santa Barbara County to maintain a supply of resources necessary to track, respond to, and recover from a public health emergency.
SAF-12.5 Organizational Partnerships. The City shall partner with organizations responsible for essential health care and human services to ensure those services are provided as early as possible to respond during, and recover after, a public health emergency or event.
SAF-12.6 Disease Vector Control. The City shall work collaboratively with other agencies to control vectors such as mosquitos to protect Solvang residents from vector-borne diseases
SAF-13 To reduce and/or
prevent loss of life,
injury, and property
damage due to
climate impacts
SAF-13.1 Water Conservation. The City shall continue to support water conservation programs and efficiency upgrades through education, regulation, and incentives.
The city will work with hotels and restaurant to encourage water use reduction measures.
SAF-13.2 Climate Resilient Public Facilities. The City shall require development, renovation, and maintenance of public facilities be designed to minimize vulnerabilities to climate impacts such as heat, fire, and drought.
SAF-13.2 Resilience Hubs. The City shall establish community facilities that provide a safe harbor to vulnerable populations during climate hazard events such as fires, poor air quality, extreme heat, and floods (known as resilience hubs).
SAF-13.3 Building Retrofits. The City shall support retrofits of existing structures to better withstand climate impacts, including extreme heat, poor air quality, fire, and floods.
SAF-13.4 Green Infrastructure. The City shall encourage development and redevelopment projects incorporate green infrastructure such as street trees, landscaping, and green and cool roofs to mitigate the effects of extreme heat events.
SAF-13.5 Climate Adaptation Planning. The City shall continue to evaluate and plan for climate change impacts and coordinate planning efforts with Santa Barbara County and other jurisdictions and agencies.
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Responsibility Potential Funding
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Housing and Neighborhood Conservation
HE-A Code Enforcement
The City shall continue to carry out zoning code enforcement activities, including performing property inspections and citing code violations, when necessary. The City shall also continue to contract with the California Code Check for the enforcement of building codes.
The City shall provide information regarding the Housing Rehabilitation Assistance to owners of housing units with code compliance issues. The City shall complete workshops or advertising campaigns to distribute information on
available programs and resources targeting areas with lower median incomes in central Solvang, including census tract 1910 and block group 2 of census tract 1909.
The City shall provide direct technical assistance to lowerincome households dealing with code compliance issues.
Technical assistance may include, but is not limited to, oneon-one assistance from staff with technical expertise or assistance with the rehabilitation loan program application. [Source: Existing Program 1, modified]
Provide direct technical assistance to at
least 9 households with substandard
housing issues that led to code
compliance, including:
• Three extremely low-income
households
• Three very low-income households,
and
• Three low-income households
Hold four workshops or advertising
campaigns targeting central portions of
the city.
H-1.2: Planning Division,
Building Division
General Fund Assist three
households by 2025,
six by 2028, and nine
by 2031.
Workshops/
advertising
campaigns: every
two years
HE-B Housing Rehabilitation Assistance
Program
To support the City’s code enforcement efforts and improve the condition of existing affordable and market rate housing stock, the City shall implement a home rehabilitation
assistance program to assist low income and senior
households, as funding becomes available. This program will use a portion of the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) and/or Community Development Block Grant
Program (CDBG) funds that the City may apply for through its participation in the County HOME Consortium to assist
homeowners in repairing or upgrading their homes for the purpose of preserving existing units. The City’s code
enforcement officer shall identify substandard housing units that might qualify for HOME funding. Correcting code
Provide rehabilitation assistance to:
• Five very low-income households,
and
• Five low-income households
A. Provide program information and
resources at City Hall, Solvang
Senior Center, the Solvang Library,
and on the City’s website by 2024;
complete two targeted advertising
campaigns in the planning period.
B. Identify funding opportunities
annually.
H-1.2::
H-1.3:
H-1.4:
Planning Division United States
Department of Housing
and Urban
Development (HUD)
HOME
HUD CDBG
Assist 10
households by 2026,
10 by 2028, and 15
by 2031.
A. Post information:
by 2024; targeted
advertising every
four years (at
minimum)
B: Identify funding
opportunities:
annually
C. Apply for new
funding: twice in the
planning period
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violations will be a top priority of the loan program. Additional actions taken by the City shall include:
A. The City shall advertise the availability of this
program through brochures at City Hall, the Public
Library, and by posting information on the City’s
website, and shall hold advertising efforts
specifically targeting central Solvang.
B. The City shall annually identify and pursue funding
opportunities in support of the Housing
Rehabilitation Assistance Program.
C. The City shall pursue two new funding
opportunities in the planning period.
D. The City shall identify and engage local non-profit
agencies to identify local rehabilitation needs and
opportunities for partnerships to provide resources
or direct-assistance to lower-income households.
E. The City shall prioritize identified funding to assist lower income households in central Solvang,
including census tract 1910 and block group 2 of
census tract 1909. [Source: Existing Program 2,
modified]
C. Pursue two new funding
opportunities in the planning period.
D. Identify and contact local non-profit
agencies bi-annually.
E. Prioritize assistance for lower
income households in areas with
lower median incomes.
D. Biannually
HE-C Rental Assistance
The City shall continue to support agencies providing rental assistance, including the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara in the administration of the Housing Choice Voucher program, and shall support and encourage the
provision of additional subsidies through the Housing Choice Voucher program. The City shall work with the Housing
Authority to engage property owners in central Solvang to encourage landlords to register their units with Section 8 providers. [Source: Existing Program 3, modified]
Address the high cost of rent for lower
income households by partnering with
the Housing Authority in the
administration housing choice vouchers
countywide.
Engage with the Housing Authority
annually to discuss opportunities to
pursue additional funds for rental
assistance programs.
Provide informational materials detailing
existing rental assistance programs and
available resources on the City’s website
by 2024 and hold workshops or
advertising campaigns to distribute this
H-2.1:
H-2.4:
H-2.9:
Planning Division HUD – Housing Choice
Voucher
HUD HOME
Engage with the
Housing Authority:
annually
Apply for funding: as
available
Information on City
website: by 2024
Workshops/
advertising
campaigns: annually
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information to households in lower
income areas of central Solvang.
Engage property owners annually with a
goal of increasing the number of
properties accepting Housing Choice
Vouchers by 10 percent in the planning
period.
HE-D Mobile Home and Mobile Home Park
Preservation
The City shall continue to allow and preserve mobile home parks through its previously established Mobile Home Park (MHP) designation under both its General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
The City shall continue to allow mobile homes that adhere to the California Building Code as single-family residential use or accessory dwelling unit throughout the city. [Source:
Existing Program 4]
Maintain the Mobile Home Park (MHP)
designation under both the General Plan
and Zoning Ordinance as a means
providing mobile home as an affordable
housing option
Continue to allow mobile homes that
adhere to the California Building Code,
e.g., with permanent foundations, as a
single-family residential use.
H-2.1: Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Ongoing
HE-E Preservation of Community Character
The City shall preserve, protect, and promote the unique Old World Danish design theme that is prevalent in the downtown Village Area. The City will maintain a regulatory framework to preserve and enhance the community’s unique character.
The City shall develop Objective Design Standards to
preserve and maintain the City’s old world Danish design theme specific to the Village Area, which is core to the local economy. [Source: Existing Program 5, modified]
Complete stakeholder interviews with
local developers and architects to inform
design standards.
Adopt objective design standards for the
Village Area by 2025.
Publicize the City’s adopted design
standards and review processes related
to the Village Area on the City’s website
and at City Hall by 2025.
H-1.3:
H-3.1:
Planning Division
Design Review
Committee (DRC)
General Fund (staff
time)
All actions and
objectives: 2024
Housing Production
HE-F Local Workforce/Farmworker Housing
The City will continue to work in partnership with both forprofit and non-profit developers, as well as the Housing Authority of the County of Santa Barbara and People’s Self Help Housing, in providing affordable housing for working families in Solvang. The City shall encourage partnerships in Engage with workforce housing
developers, employers, and non-profits to
identify funding opportunities annually.
Create partnerships with developers
and/or non-profits in support of two grant
applications in the planning period, with a
H-2.1:
H-2.2:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time), HOME, CDBG
Engagement:
annually
Partnerships in
pursuit of funding:
One by 2027
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the pursuit of project-based funding and shall engage
workforce housing developers and non-profit agencies to identify potential funding opportunities. The City shall identify parcels appropriate for workforce housing in central Solvang, where access to jobs and transportation opportunities are concentrated, and shall promote these sites to affordable and workforce housing developers and potential partners annually. In combination with Program HE-L and HE-N, the City shall identify incentives for the development of lowerand moderate-income housing units in central Solvang, potentially including, but not limited to additional density bonus, flexible development standards, reduced parking
requirements, and reduced or deferred fees.
[Source: Existing Program 6, modified]
goal of obtaining $200,000 in grant
funding to support each project.
Adopt incentives for workforce housing
within two years of the adoption deadline.
Through partnership and incentives,
encourage the development of 20 very
low-income units and 20 low-income
units in central Solvang, as well as 20
units for farm workers.
Amend the Zoning Code to provide a
streamlined ministerial permit process
for qualifying farmworker housing
complexes in compliance with recent
State law amending the Health and
Safety Code (AB 1783),
Two by 2030
Information to
website: 2023
Identify parcels and
contact developers
and non-profit
housing developers
annually
Adopt incentives:
within two years of
the adoption
deadline
HE-G Density Bonus Program
The City shall continue to administer a Density Bonus
Ordinance that incentivizes affordable housing according to California Government Code 65915.
The City shall create and revise, as necessary, an
informational brochure describing the density bonus
provisions and incentives. In combination with Program F, the city shall identify vacant and underutilized parcels
appropriate for multifamily or mixed-use development in central Solvang, and shall contact local developers and nonprofit housing providers to promote these sites. [Source:
Existing Program 7, modified]
Publish an informational brochure at City
offices and on the City website in 2023.
Encourage the development of three
projects in central Solvang that include a
density bonus.
H-2.1:
H-2.2:
H-2.3:
H-2.10:
H-3.2:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
2023
HE-H Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) and
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU)
Development
The City shall adopt an Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance in compliance with State law, including AB 2299 (2016), SB 1069 (2016), AB 494 (2017), SB 229 (2017), AB 68 (2019), AB 881 (2019), AB 587 (2019), SB 13 (2019, and AB 671 (2019).
Adopt an ADU and JADU ordinance in
compliance with State law in 2023.
Through engagement and outreach, as
well as direct incentives, encourage the
construction of 64 ADUs or JADUs during
the planning period, with a goal of
developing 50 of these units in low
H-2.1:
H-2.8:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Update municipal
code: 2023
A: 2023 with annual
updates
B: 2024
C: Ongoing
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The City shall promote the development of ADUs and JADUs through outreach and education to residents and landowners.
The City shall:
A. Maintain and update informational brochures to
promote, educate, and assist homeowners with
developing ADUs and JADUs.
B. Create an information resource on the City’s
website that provides information on ADUs, JADUs,
and City requirements.
C. Provide a step-by-step guide and assistance links
to necessary applications and information.
D. Work with developers to incorporate ADUs and
JADUs into new single-family developments.
E. Complete stakeholder interviews with local
builders and homeowners to discuss potential
incentives to encourage the development of ADU
and JADU development in low density high
opportunity areas including, but not limited to,
census tracts 1901 and 1910, in line with the City’s
goals to affirmatively further fair housing; potential
incentives may include, but are not limited to,
flexible zoning requirements, deferred or waived
fees, and/or reduced parking requirements. The
City shall hold public hearings in 2024 and shall
adopt incentives by April 1, 2025.
F. Distribute information on ADU development
opportunities and available incentives through
annual advertising campaigns targeting low
density high resource areas in northern and
southern Solvang.
[Source: Existing Program 8, modified]
density high resource areas of northern
and southern Solvang.
Complete stakeholder interviews with
local developers by 2025.
Provide information on ADUs and JADUs
at Solvang Senior Center and the Solvang
Library, on the City website and at City
Hall.
D: by 2025
E: Engagement:
2023-2024; public
hearings: 2024;
adopt incentives: by
April 1, 2025
F: annually
HE-I Application for Grants and Loans
The City shall continue to investigate potential funding sources for housing and will apply for available grants and loan programs. The City shall keep a database of available funding opportunities and support local non-profit and/or forMaintain and regularly update a database of funding opportunities.
Promote funding opportunities available
to local developers on the City website.
H-2.3:
H-2.4:
H-2.6:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Database: 2023 with
annual updates
Information to
website: 2024
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profit entities applying for funding. The City shall post the list of available funding opportunities on the city website and update it annually. The City shall also maintain a list of interested parties, including developers, property owners, and non-profit agencies and shall distribute information related to available funding opportunities to the parties directly through a mailing list.
The City shall prioritize the use of grant funds to support community revitalization efforts in central Solvang, as well as new multifamily development in low density high resource areas.
[Source: Existing Program 11, modified]
Apply for a minimum of one new funding
opportunity in support of affordable
housing development in lower density
high resource areas.
Apply for a minimum of one new funding
opportunity in support of redevelopment
of underutilized commercial parcels or
substandard housing in central Solvang.
H-2.9:
H-2.10:
Apply for funding:
once in the planning
period
Provision of Adequate Sites for Housing
HE-J Adequate Sites Program
To provide adequate sites to fulfill the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation, the City expanded the
development capacity of residential property through zoning designation changes. The City shall monitor housing
production and rezone parcels during the planning period to maintain adequate sites for housing for all income categories throughout the planning period, in compliance with the “no net loss” provisions of Government Code Section 65863.
Lower-income sites included in the housing sites inventory with a proposed zoning change, shall be rezoned,
incompliance with Govt. Code Section 65583.2(h) and (i), to:
• permit owner-occupied and rental multifamily uses byright (without discretionary approval) for developments in which 20 percent or more of the units are affordable to lower income households.
• accommodate a minimum of 16 units per site; and
• require a minimum density of 20 units per acre.
[Source: Existing Program 12, modified]
Complete lot line adjustment for Site C
(139-530-002) within one year of the
adoption deadline.
Monitor development in accordance with
Govt. Code 65863.
Rezone sites in accordance with
65583.2(h) and (i).
Publicize and annually update a publicfacing inventory of available sites in compliance with 65583.2(c).
Update and submit an electronic copy of
the available sites inventory to HCD
annually with the Housing Element
Annual Progress Report (APR), as
required by SB 6 (2019) and make the list
available on the city website.
H-3.2: Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Monitor
development:
annually
Rezones: within
three years of the
adoption deadline
Public-facing
inventory: 2023
Electronic
submission to HCD:
Annually with APR
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HE-K Mixed-Use Development
The City shall encourage mixed-use development in
commercial areas and promote higher residential densities at locations proximate to shopping, employment, and public services.
The City shall revise the General Plan Land Use Element to allow mixed-use development in all commercial and
professional office designations with a maximum density of 20 dwelling units per acre and a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 0.65 (currently 0.23-0.50). Following the General Plan Update the City will update commercial and office zones for consistency.
The city will grant mixed-use developments that include affordable and/or senior housing “priority processing” over other applications. [Source: Existing Program 13, modified] Update the General Plan (GP) to allow
mixed-used development in all
commercial and P-O zones.
Interview local stakeholders regarding
development standards appropriate to
encourage mixed use development in
2024.
Update the Zoning Code for consistency
with the General Plan and to be
responsive to stakeholder input in 2025;
encourage the production of 10 lowincome, 10 moderate and 20 above moderate income units in mixed use
developments.
Provide priority processing to mixed use
projects with special needs and/or senior
housing units to encourage the
production of: 10 very-low and 10 lowincome units.
H-3.1:
H-3.2:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
GP update: 2023
Stakeholder
interviews: 2024
Zoning Code update:
within three years of
the adoption
deadline
HE-L Infill Incentives Ordinance
The City shall encourage infill development as it efficiently uses the city’s scarce land resources by promoting
development on vacant or underused parcels in
neighborhoods where infrastructure is already in place.
To better facilitate development of infill projects, the City will review and revise, as necessary, existing residential
development standards to address barriers to in-fill
development and ensure compliance with State law,
including reduced setbacks and parking requirements for affordable infill projects. As an incentive for multi-unit development on infill parcels, the City shall defer the payment of fees until just prior to the final occupancy inspection, thus minimizing a developer’s capital outlay. [Source: Existing Program 14, modified]
Within two years of the adoption
deadline, evaluate and revise, as
necessary, residential development
standards to remove constraints to multiunit infill development.
Incentivize multi-unit infill projects by
deferring payment of fees until final
occupancy.
Encourage the development of eight
multi-family units in high resource areas
or on infill parcels within the planning
period.
H-2.1:
H-2.2:
H-3.2:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Within two years of
the adoption
deadline (by
February 15, 2025)
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HE-M Lot Mergers
The City will continue to play an active role in facilitating lot mergers. The City shall collaborate with non-profit developers and owners of small sites to identify and merge parcels to facilitate the development of housing affordable to lowerincome households.
The City shall develop a ministerial approval process
incentivizing lot merger requests in support of housing development. The lot merger procedure will also be posted on the City website and discussed with developers during the preliminary review process. Incentives offered for lot mergers could include allowing higher densities and flexibility in development standards, and expedited processing. [Source:
Existing Program 15, modified]
Identify parcels with potential for lot
consolidation in 2023 and engage owners
once in the planning period.
Identify incentives to be incorporated into
the lot consolidation procedure in 2023-
2024.
Develop ministerial lot consolidation
procedure in 2024.
H-3.2: Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Identify parcels:
2023
Identify incentives:
2023-2024
Adopt lot
consolidation
procedure: 2024
Removal of Governmental Constraints
HE-N Affordable Housing Incentives Program
The City will implement an Affordable Housing Incentives Program to encourage private housing developers to provide affordable housing. In implementing the Program, the City shall:
A. Apply a streamlined permit processing for
affordable housing developments in compliance
with provisions under SB 35 and SB 330.
B. Provide regulatory incentives in support of
affordable housing, potentially including additional
density or FAR allowances, parking reductions
equivalent to the percentage of affordable units
provided, and deferred fees targeted to lower
income areas of central Solvang, including census
tract 1910 and block group 2 of census tract 1909.
C. Review and revise required fees, as possible, to
reduce constraints to development.
During the planning period, support
development of at least 116 lower- and
moderate-income units:
• 28 extremely low-income units
• 27 very low-income units
• 39 low-income units
• 22 moderate-income units
Adopt a streamlined ministerial approval
process for affordable housing in
compliance with SB 35.
Provide information on incentives for
affordable housing development on City
website.
Encourage the development of 10 SRO
units in central Solvang in the planning
period.
H-4.1:
H-4.2:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time) CDBG, HOME,
LIHTC, and other,
regional, State and
Federal programs
A: 2024
B: 2024
C: Annually
D: 2023, and
updated annually
E: Annually, contact
interested parties
immediately upon
availability of funds
F: Identify parcels in
2023; engage
owners twice in the
planning period
G: Within two years
of the adoption
deadline
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D. Make information regarding incentives and funding
opportunities available in City Hall and on the City
website.
E. Use state and federal funding to help offset costs
of governmental and non-governmental constraints
to affordable housing development. As funds
become available, the City shall distribute
information to property owners, developers, and
local non-profits related to eligibility and
application for direct financial assistance.
F. Identify properties in central Solvang in proximity to jobs and transportation options with potential for
development or redevelopment as single-room
occupancy housing and provide owners with
information on Single Room Occupancies (SRO);
engage the owners of these properties as well as
market developers and non-profit housing
providers to encourage the development of SROs
on these sites.
G. Create a ministerial process for approving
residential developments in commercially zoned
areas, subject to requirements provided in
California Government Code Sections 65400 and
65585, in compliance with AB 2011 (2022)
[Source: Existing Program 17, modified]
Approve 20 multifamily units through a
ministerial review process in the planning
period.
HE-O Municipal Code Updates
The City shall review and amend the Municipal Code to
comply with State law to:
A. Allow low barrier navigation centers in mixed use
and multi-family zoned areas in compliance with
Government Code Sections 65660 and 65668 (AB
101).
B. Allow 100 percent affordable housing
developments with 25 percent or 12 units
(whichever is greater) of supportive housing by
right in all zones where mixed use and multifamily
Updated municipal code within three
years of the adoption deadline
H-4.1:
H-4.2:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
All actions within
two years of the
adoption deadline
(by February 15,
2025)
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housing are permitted, in compliance with AB
2162.
C. Allow housing for agricultural employees to be
permitted by right in single family zones for up to
six persons and in agricultural zones for no more
than 12 units or 36 beds in compliance with Health
and Safety Code 17021.5 and 17021.6.
D. Remove Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
requirements for all multi-family and mixed-use
projects that provide a minimum of 20 percent
affordability to lower income households, in
compliance with State law.
E. Adopt the most-recent edition to the California
Building Code.
F. Allow lot splits and ADUs in compliance with SB 9.
G. Allow residential and mixed use projects that meet
the provisions of California Government Code
Sections 65913.4 and 65852.24, in all commercial
zones in compliance with SB 6 (2022).
H. Allow for emergency shelters in compliance with
recent amendments to Government Code section
65583 subdivision (a)(4), including providing an
updated capacity analysis that accounts for
development activity (if any) on the sites currently
identified as capacity to meet the local need, and
revising the emergency shelter definition to include
interim interventions.
I. Allow for transitional and supportive housing in
compliance with AB 2162, including, but not limited
to, permitting these uses in all zones allowing
residential uses, including the AG zone, subject
only to the requirements of residential uses of the
similar type and form in the same zone.
J. Allow single-room occupancy units (SROs) in
commercial and mixed-use zones.
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K. Allow manufactured housing in the same manner
and in the same zones as conventional stick-built
structured in compliance with Government Code
Section 65852.3).
L. Allow residential care facilities of six or fewer in zones allowing single-family uses, subject only to
the requirements of single-family uses, in
compliance with State law (HSC § 1568.0831); and
permit facilities with seven or more beds in all
zones allowing residential uses with objectivity and
certainty similar to other residential uses of the
same form. [Source: New Program]
HE-P Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
The City shall address disparities in housing needs and access to opportunity for all persons regardless race, color, religion, sex, national origin, familial status, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, ancestry, veteran or military status, source of income, and genetic information as protected categories by the
California Fair Employment and Housing Act (Part 2.8
[commencing with Section 12900] of Division 3 of Title 2), Section 65008, and any other state and federal fair housing and planning law.
The City supports fair housing and will refer all alleged cases of discrimination to the State Office of Fair Employment and Housing and the California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA).
The City also supports equal opportunity lending programs and non-discriminatory practices in the selection of residents for participation in local housing assistance programs.
The City identified barriers to fair housing through the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing Assessment. Actions the City will take to address the identified barriers and foster an inclusive community, include:
• Fair housing enforcement and outreach: Programs
HE-P (action A-D) and HE-V
A. Provide educational information on fair
housing to the public through distribution
of a fair housing brochure. The brochure
will be made available at the Solvang
Senior Center, the Solvang Library, City
Hall, and on the City website.
B. Provide a minimum of one
informational event on fair housing rights,
fair housing resources, and common
predatory practices, especially related to
older adults in partnership with Santa
Barbara County and other public and nonprofit agencies targeting central Solvang.
C. Provide information to property owners
and managers on fair housing laws and
regulations on the City’s website by 2025.
D. Continue to support efforts by the
Housing Authority of the County of Santa
Barbara and engage the Housing
Authority every two years to identify and
implement opportunities to expand
enforcement efforts and testing,
particularly in central Solvang.
E. Work with Santa Ynez Valley Transit to
make the application for Dial-A-Ride
services more accessible, by potentially
H-5.1:
H-5.2:
H-5.3:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
A: 2024
B: by 2026
C: by 2025
D: Engage Housing
Authority annually
E: by 2027
F: by 2026
G: By 2024
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• Housing stock age and lack of diversity: Programs
HE-A, HE-B, HE-H, HE-J, HE-K, HE-O, and HE-U
• Lack of affordable housing: Programs HE-C, HE-F,
HE-G, HE-M, HE-N, HE-O, and HE-U
• Residents vulnerable to displacement: Programs
HE-F, HE-G, HE-I, HE-J, HE-K, HE-M, HE-N, HE-O, HEP (action G), and HE-R • Limited transit access: HE-P (actions E and F)
The City has included additional objectives with this program.
The City shall monitor progress toward these objectives annually in the Annual Progress Report and shall implement additional measures, as necessary. [Source: Existing Program 18, modified]
removing requirements for ADA
certification and physician sign off.
F. Work with local organizations,
particularly those that serve seniors and
persons with disabilities, to distribute
information on transit options.
G: Through the General Plan Update,
adopt programs that work to encourage
business diversification in new mixed-use
developments, as well as to encourage
new businesses and visitor attractions
that would enhance the existing business
mix, particularly in central Solvang where
lower income households, jobs, and
transportation options exist in higher
concentrations.
HE-Q Housing for Disabled Persons
The City will support the development, preservation, and rehabilitation of units accessible to seniors and persons with disabilities, including developmental disabilities.
A. The City will encourage new developments to
provide a portion of units to meet the special
housing needs of seniors and persons with
disabilities, including developmental disabilities
B. The City shall pursue funding to assist with
construction and rehabilitation needs of housing
accessible to lower- and moderate-income persons
with a disability, including developmental
disabilities, and/or seniors
C. The City shall engage residents, developers, and
service providers to determine constraints to
accessible housing
D. Evaluate and revise, as necessary, the reasonable
accommodation ordinance by 2026
A. Identify funding opportunities annually;
pursue one funding opportunity during
the planning period, with priority given to
projects in central Solvang in proximity to
transit opportunities.
E. Identify parcels appropriate for the
development of housing for senior or
residents; promote this list on the City
website within six months of
identification.
During the Planning Period, encourage
the development of 20 units accessible to
seniors and 20 units accessible to
persons with disabilities in central
Solvang.
H-2.10:
H-5.1:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
A: on a project-byproject basis
B: identify funding
annually; pursue at
least one
opportunity by 2031
C: 2024
D: by 2026
E: by 2024
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E. Encourage new affordable housing for seniors and
persons with a disability in central Solvang where
public transit opportunities are concentrated.
[Source: Existing Program 19, modified]
HE-R Universal Design
The City shall adopt a universal design ordinance that works to accommodate a wide range of abilities including children, aging populations, and persons with disabilities. The City will work with local homebuilders to encourage the integration of universal design features in new construction, and will also encourage discussion of design options with home
purchasers prior to unit construction.
[Source: Existing Program 20, modified]
Evaluate and consider the model
ordinance prepared by the State of
California.
Adopt a universal design ordinance.
Provide information on universal design
techniques and the universal design
ordinance to developers and on the City
website.
H-2.3:
H-2.5:
H-2.10:
H-5.1:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Consider model
ordinances: by 2024
Adopt ordinance: by
2025
Information to
developers and
website: 2023 and
updated annually
HE-S Emergency Shelters and Transitional
and Supportive Housing
The City will promote and facilitate emergency, transitional and supportive housing facilities, including low-barrier navigation centers, in the following manner:
A. The City will contact religious institutions in
Solvang to inform them of the provisions of the
City's zoning ordinance allowing for emergency
shelters, transitional, and supportive housing.
B. The City will contact public agencies and non-profit organizations that serve homeless and nearhomeless clients in the area to inform them of the City's provisions.
C. The City will provide application assistance as
necessary to support funding requests for
emergency shelter or transitional and supportive
housing requests.
D. The City will meet annually with homeless service
providers to evaluate current and future needs for
an emergency shelter or transitional and supportive
Provide informational materials related to
emergency shelters, and transitional and
supportive housing, zoning regulations,
and funding opportunities to religions
institutions, public agencies, and service
providers.
Provide application support/technical
assistance in support of three funding
pursuits.
Identify funding opportunities annually.
H-2.1:
H-2.4:
H-2.10:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time) HUD: Emergency
Solutions Grant
Program (ESG) or
Continuum of Care
Program (CoC)
United States
Department of
Agriculture (USDA):
Community Facilities
A: 2025
B: 2025
C: one by 2026, two
by 2028, 3 by 2031
D: Annually
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housing facility in Solvang. Should the need for
such facilities arise, the City will provide assistance in accessing state or federal funding for such
facilities by partnering with service providers, nonprofit agencies, and the Santa Barbara County Continuum of Care in the pursuit of grants.
[Source: Existing Program 21, modified]
HE-T Energy Conservation
The City is dedicated to assisting developers, renters, and property owners to increase their energy conservation
opportunities to encourage the incorporation of energy
saving features, energy saving materials, and energy efficient systems and design for residential development. The City recognizes that planning to maximize energy efficiency and the incorporation of energy conservation and green building features can contribute to reduced housing costs for
homeowners and renters, in addition to promoting
sustainable community design and reduced dependence on
vehicles. To promote energy conservation, the City shall:
A. Adopt the most recent California Green Building
Standards Code (CALGreen).
B. Provide public information on energy conservation
programs and alternative energy technologies to
residential developers, contractors, and property
owners through the City website.
C. Encourage the use of alternative energy
technologies in new and rehabilitated housing.
[Source: Existing Program 22, modified]
Adopt the most recent Green Building
Standards Code, as released.
Provide information on energy
conservation programs on the City
website.
H-4.4: Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
A: within one year of
updates to
CALGreen
B: by 2025
C: on a project-byproject basis
HE-U Missing Middle Housing
The City will review and amend residential development
standards to encourage and promote a mix of dwelling types and sizes, specifically missing middle-density housing types (e.g., duplexes, triplexes, courtyard buildings, townhomes) to Evaluate development standards within
the zoning code by 2024
To enhance housing mobility and housing
choice, encourage the development of a
variety of missing middle housing types
in infill projects; support the development
H-2.1:
H-2.2:
H-3.2:
H-4.2:
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
2023-2031
Evaluate
development
standards: 2023
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encourage the development of housing types affordable to the local workforce.
Specifically, the City shall evaluate zoning standards related to minimum lot size and width, maximum lot coverage,
required setbacks, open space and landscaping
requirements, and parking ratios, particularly in high resource, low-density, infill parcels. The City shall meet with local developers, property owners, and non-profits agencies to identify constraints and potential incentives to infill and missing middle development in 2023 and shall adopt revised standards for such projects by June 30, 2024. [Source: New Program]
of two missing middle housing
developments between two and 8 units
To enhance housing mobility, encourage
the development of 8 moderate-income
units in high resource areas
Adopt revised
standards: by June
30, 2024
HE-V Housing Information Transparency
The City will, in accordance with AB 1483 (2019), obtain, maintain, update, and make publicly available information related to zoning ordinances, development standards, fees, exactions, affordability requirements, and fair housing laws from the Department of Housing and Community
Development, State Fair Employment, and Housing
Commission’s enforcement program, as well as programs
and funding sources for homeowners at risk of foreclosure, the State Historic Building Code, and information on energy conservation opportunities.
The City will, as appropriate, share this information on the City website and/or in hard copy form at City offices. Any changes to such information shall be made public within 30 days of changes. The City will provide these items in Spanish, as funding and staff time allows. [Source: New Program] Create and share a digital information
database in compliance with AB 1483 by
2024
Updated information is made publicly
available within 30 days of changes
Provide information in Spanish, as
funding allows
H-4.2: Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
By 2024, and
updated regularly
HE-W Surplus and Excess Public Land
The City will, in accordance with AB 1486 (2019) and AB 1255 (2019), annually identify and inventory a list of sites owned by the City that have been sold, leased, or otherwise disposed of in the prior year. This inventory shall be publicly available and be included in the Housing Element annual report presented to the City Council and submitted to HCD. [Source: New Program]
Regularly maintain an inventory of
publicly owned surplus or excess land on
the City website
Annually release information regarding
publicly owned sites that have been sold,
leased, or disposed of
H-4.2: Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Annually
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HE-X Anti-Displacement Strategy
In combination with programs included in this Housing
Element, the City shall adopt a multi-pronged antidisplacement strategy to work to relieve displacement pressures caused by the increasing income gap and
increasing housing costs in the City. The strategy shall include measures that encourage affordable housing
production, work to preserve existing affordable housing, and protect current residents from displacement in rapidly
changing portions of the City, particularly in central Solvang where lower income households exist in higher
concentrations.
The anti-displacement strategy may include, but is not limited to, the following potential efforts:
Production: increase multifamily residential and mixed-use opportunities in commercial, office, and mixed-use areas beyond capacity to meet the RHNA; allow duplexes, triplexes, and multiple JADUs in lower density high resource areas; adopt an inclusionary housing ordinance.
Preservation: create partnerships with the Housing Authority to support acquisition of affordable units at-risk of
conversion to market rate; identify a code enforcement
specialist on staff that can provide technical assistance and information to property owners of lower income units to address code enforcement issues; seek funding to support rehabilitation of substandard multifamily units; establish a rent control ordinance; restrict conversion of existing units occupied by lower-income households to short term rentals; require replacement of all lower income units lost due to redevelopment.
Protect Current Residents: ensure first right of return to existing residents; establish a just cause eviction policy; develop an engagement strategy to disseminate information on tenant protections and available resources.
Discuss issues, opportunities, and
potential anti-displacement measures
with the public through events targeting
central Solvang, seniors, and residents
with a disability.
Adopt an anti-displacement strategy in
2025.
Preserve all existing affordable units.
Encourage the development of 50 lower
income units (beyond the RHNA), with a
target of 75 percent for seniors, residents
with a disability, and farmworkers.
Ensure housing options for the local
workforce, particularly those in the retail
or tourist-serving industries.
H-1.1
H-1.4
H-1.5
H-2.1
H-2.2
H-2.3
H-2.4
H-2.10
H-5.1
Planning Division General Fund (staff
time)
Engagement to
identify and evaluate
potential antidisplacement
measures: in 2023
and 2024
Public hearings and
adoption: in 2025
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HE-Y Objective Design Standards for By-Right
Multifamily Projects
The City shall work to remove constraints to housing
development imposed by design review and development
plan requirements.
As of 2023, most new development projects within the City, including multifamily residential developments, duplex units, townhomes, mixed-use developments, and condominiums,
have required review and approval by the Design Review
Committee (DRC). The City’s design guidelines, however, include subjective findings related to neighborhood
compatibility that are potential constraints. In response to these potential constraints, the City shall develop Objective Design Standards for multifamily development that improve development certainty, mitigate cost impacts, and are
approved without the need for project review by the DRC.
Further, Development Plans, which are required in the City’s primary multifamily zones (TRC, DR, and PRD zones), impose discretionary review on by-right residential uses in these zones, as well an additional public hearing. This process adds additional time and costs to the approval process and is a constraint to the development of by-right multifamily uses.
To mitigate this constraint, the City shall develop a ministerial review process for by-right multifamily uses in multifamily zones. The process will include Objective Design Standards, with specific standards related to the TRC zone (see program HE-E) and will not include subjective findings or discretionary approvals.
A. Review and evaluate current design
guidelines, including completing
stakeholder interviews with members of
the Design Review Committee, and
release a report documenting the findings
of the evaluation.
B. Draft Objective Design Standards for
by-right multifamily residential
development for public review.
C. Adopt Objective Design Standards in
2025.
D. Evaluate the Development Plan
process to identify necessary objective
provisions, as well as constraints to
multifamily development.
E. Amend the Zoning Code to provide a
ministerial review pathway to project
approval that incorporates necessary
objective provisions from the existing
Development Plan process but does not
impose subjective criteria or discretionary
approvals.
H-1.3:
H-3.1:
H-4.2:
Planning Division
Design Review
Committee (DRC)
General Fund (staff
time)
Actions A, B, and D:
2024
Actions C and E:
2025
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-1272
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA
ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM TO THE CERTIFIED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE CITY OF SOLVANG 2045 GENERAL PLAN (SCH#2023060448) IN CONNECTION WITH AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP AND TABLE 2.1 OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT, AND REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 11 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE
SOLVANG MUNICIPAL CODE AND THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires the City of Solvang (“City”) to adopt and maintain a General Plan that contains certain elements, describes the City’s long-term goals for growth and development, and identifies policies and programs to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the City of Solvang (“City”) began the process to comprehensively update the City’s General Plan and prepare the 2045 General Plan Update; and WHEREAS, in conformance with State Law, the City elicited public input and involvement on the 2045 General Plan Update, provided opportunities for consultation to affected public agencies and California Native American tribes on the 2045 General Plan Update, and drafted the 2045 General Plan Update to contain all mandatory elements of a general plan; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2023 the City Council of the City of Solvang (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 23-1238 adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) of the General Plan and determined the action was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Housing Element, which does not approve any development project, or other physical change to the environment and is a policy document setting forth the City’s policies to plan for City’s regional housing needs allocation, may have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conditionally certified the City of Solvang 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023- 2031); and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending the zoning map to rezone two parcels, identified as Parcel B and Parcel D in the Housing Element, adopted Resolution No. 24-1245 amending the General Plan to make the corresponding general plan and land use designation amendments consistent with the density identified in the certified Housing Element, and adopted Resolution No. 24-1244 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for this rezone and general plan amendment. On April 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Solvang Municipal Code and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to rezone Parcel B and Parcel D to DR-20 to implement the certified Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”) for the 2045 General Plan representing the City’s independent judgment and analysis and prepared CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”); and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on July 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1253 certifying the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (SCH #2023060448) and adopting the corresponding CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and the MMRP; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024, after a duly noticed public hearing and in conformance with Government Code Section 65302 describing the mandatory elements of a general plan, the City 146
Council adopted the 2045 General Plan containing the following chapters, thereby addressing all mandatory elements other than the previously certified 6th Cycle Housing Element: Land Use, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety and Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; and WHEREAS, in the aforementioned amendments to the General Plan, APN 139-211-004, a piece of property currently owned by the City and located within the Village Area, inadvertently remained designated Tourist Commercial (TRC); and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139- 211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI) to conform the land use designation with existing and proposed future uses that accommodate locating all city vehicles off-street instead of utilizing existing public parking, and facilitate the transition of transit bus from carbon emitting fuel to electric vehicles, consistent with adopted transit policies of the 2045 General Plan and to amend Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan to update the zoning designations and the FAR consistent with the below described zoning code update (collectively referred to as the “General Plan Amendments”); and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires the City’s zoning ordinances to be consistent with its General Plan such that the land uses authorized by the zoning ordinance are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, to implement the 2045 General Plan, including the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031), expand the City’s residential capacity through zoning designation changes to facilitate the City’s compliance with its regional housing needs assessment (RHNA), to streamline development, to modernize the City’s zoning regulations and make other conforming edits, the City prepared changes to repeal and replace Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City evaluated the General Plan Amendments and the repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang (the “Project”) in an Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan, incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit A (the “Addendum”); and
WHEREAS, the Addendum did not identify any new or substantially greater significant impacts and that the MMRP shall apply to the Project and will still be implemented; and WHEREAS, the Addendum did not identify any substantial project changes or changed circumstances requiring major revisions to the Final EIR due to new significant impacts or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified impact or any new information of substantial importance, and as such a subsequent environmental impact report is not required; and WHEREAS, the Addendum concluded the Project does not change the conclusions of the Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted for the certified Final EIR; and WHEREAS, the Addendum need not be circulated for public review but is attached to the Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2024, at a duly noticed public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan, along with the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan, and found that a supplemental or subsequent EIR is not required because the project as described in the Addendum will not involve new significant effects beyond those already evaluated in the Final EIR or a substantial increase in the severity of a significant effect identified and evaluated in the Final EIR, all mitigation measures identified and evaluated in the Final EIR and described in the MMRP are still required and no other mitigation measures, whether previously infeasible or considerably different mitigation measures previously analyzed, were identified. Further, 147
the Planning Commission found that the project as described in the Addendum, and the Addendum, do not change the conclusions of the Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted for the certified Final EIR; and
WHEREAS, after such duly noticed public hearing on November 4, 2024, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-08 recommending, among other things, the City Council adopt the Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan; and WHEREAS, the Addendum is now before the City Council for consideration and adoption at a duly notice meeting of the City Council during which there was an opportunity for public comment, in conjunction with the City Council’s consideration of the Project.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein and adopted as findings in support of this Resolution.
SECTION 2. The City Council has independently reviewed and considered the contents of the Addendum prior to deciding whether to approve the Project. The City Council finds, in its independent judgment after considering all relevant evidence in the record, that substantial evidence in the whole of the record supports the City Council’s conclusion that none of the conditions requiring preparation of an environmental impact report or subsequent negative declaration have occurred, and that the mitigation identified in the MMRP for the 2045 General Plan applies to and addresses impacts from the Project.
The City Council hereby finds and determines that consistent with CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations) Section 15164, based on the findings, and for the reasons set forth, in the Addendum (Exhibit A), an Addendum to the Final EIR is the appropriate environmental document to analyze the Project and no further environmental review is needed because:
1. Some changes or additions to the Final EIR are necessary, but none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.
As set forth in Findings 2 through 4, inclusive, below and the Addendum, none of the conditions calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.
2. There are no substantial changes proposed by the Project that require major revisions to Final EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
The 2045 General Plan emphasizes infill development, new development on sites with existing on-site uses, maintenance of existing residential neighborhoods, and revitalization of underutilized land with mixed-use development with a goal of guiding future development toward land uses and zoning amendments that support walking, biking and transit networks.
The Project implements these policies. Specifically, the Project amends and creates new Chapters 5 (Agriculture Tourist (AT) Zone), 6 (Residential Zoning Districts), 7 (Commercial & Industrial Districts), 8 (Public/Institutional District), 11 (Site Development and General Development Standards), and 12 (Supplemental Regulations) and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to rezone certain parcels, consolidate and rename existing zones, modify applicable development standards for each zone and for particular uses, and update the permitted uses in all zones in the City. While these changes modify current development standards, the changes either make the City’s zoning consistent with existing uses, implement the certified 6th Cycle Housing Element, reorganize existing zoning standards, update requirements consistent with already applicable state law, streamline and update permitting 148
procedures, and/or make general policy and purpose statements. As such, they do no increase the severity of any previously identified potentially significant impacts and would not result in new significant impacts. There are some substantive development standard modifications that may have a physical effect on the environment however, development permitted under the Project would be consistent with the type, scale, density and location of development permitted by the 2045 General Plan and the 6th Cycle Housing Element. This type and intensity of development was analyzed in the Final EIR; thus, the Project would not increase the severity of any previously identified potentially significant impacts in the Final EIR and would not result in new significant impacts.
3. No substantial changes have occurred with respect to the circumstances under which the 2045 General Plan was undertaken that will require major revisions to the Final EIR to implement the Project due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
Only a short period of time has elapsed between certification of the Final EIR and this Addendum. The existing environment and circumstances of the Project and development allowed by the Project is essentially the same as it was when the 2045 General Plan was undertaken and the Final EIR was certified. Therefore, there are no changes in circumstances that would involve new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified impact.
4. There is no new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the Final EIR was adopted showing that: (a) the changes proposed by the Project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the Final EIR; (b) there are significant effects previously examined that will be substantially more severe than shown in the Final EIR due to the Project; (c) there are mitigation measures or alternatives previously not found to be feasible that would, in fact, be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the 2045 General Plan, but the City declines to adopt the mitigation measures or alternatives; or (d) mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the Final EIR would substantially reduce one or more effects on the environment, but the City declines to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
After review of the 2045 General Plan, proposed projects affected by the Project, applicable State memoranda and documentation, the Santa Barbara County Association of Governments guidance, and Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control land use documents, City staff did not identify any new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence when the Final EIR was certified showing one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous Final EIR or that previously identified significant effects would be substantially more severe than shown in the certified Final EIR. Furthermore, the City will implement all previously identified mitigation measures.
Specifically, all mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with the 2045 General Plan, as described in the MMRP, will be imposed on the Project. Likewise, all mitigation measures adopted in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the rezoning of Sites B and D as required by the certified 6th Cycle Housing Element continue to be implemented. There are no previously infeasible mitigation measures or alternatives that are now feasible, or new and considerably different mitigation measures or alternatives that would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment that the City has declined to adopt.
5. The project as described in the Addendum and the Addendum do not change the conclusions of the Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted for the Final EIR.
The Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted for the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan found that the benefits of the 2045 General Plan, as enumerated in the Statement of 149
Overriding Considerations, constitute specific economic, legal, social, technological and other considerations that justified the approval of the 2045 General Plan despite the existence of significant and unavoidable impacts of the 2045 General Plan. As set forth in Findings 2 through 4, inclusive, above, and the Addendum, the Project will not result in any new significant effects, or an increase in severity of any previously identified environmental effects. Accordingly, the Project and the Addendum do not change the conclusions of the Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted for the Final EIR.
SECTION 3. The City Council hereby adopts the Addendum to the Final EIR, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by this reference.
SECTION 4. The City Council directs staff to file a Notice of Determination for the Addendum.
SECTION 5. This Resolution is effective immediately upon adoption.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a certified copy to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2024.
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Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )ss
CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that Resolution No. 24-1272 was signed and approved by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 25th day of November, 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
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Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
ADDENDUM TO THE
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT
THERETO AS CERTIFIED BY THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG
FOR THE 2045 SOLVANG GENERAL PLAN
STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NUMBER: 2023060448
Prepared by the City of Solvang in its capacity as a Lead Agency SITE: City Wide
PROJECT TITLE: Repeal and Replace Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) of the Solvang Municipal Code, including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, and Conforming Amendments to the General Plan and Land Use Map PROJECT PROPONENT: City of Solvang
EXHIBIT: 1. City Council Resolution No. 23-1238 (December 11, 2023) Exhibit A Housing Element is located here:
https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/View/998/Adopted--HCDCertified-Housing-Element-Update?bidId=
2. City Council Resolution No. 24-1244 (March 25, 2024) Exhibit A Mitigated Negative Declaration is located here:
https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/View/4522/MitigatedNegative-Declaration-Housing-Element-Implementation
3. City Council Resolution No. 24-1245 (March 25, 2024)
4. City Council Ordinance No. 24-0372 (April 8, 2024)
5. City Council Resolution 24-1253 (July 8, 2024)
Exhibit A Final EIR is located here:
https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/View/4898/Solvang-GPFEIR?bidId= Exhibit B Statement of Overriding Considerations/MMRP is located here:
https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/View/4899/Solvang-GPFEIR-Findings-of-Fact-and-Statement-of-OverridingConsiderations?bidId=
6. City Council Resolution 24-1254 (July 8, 2024)
Exhibit A: 2045 Solvang General Plan is located here:
https://www.cityofsolvang.com/DocumentCenter/View/5304/SovGPU_Full -Policy-Document_2024-08-28-BG-HW?bidId=
7. Proposed Zoning Map
8. Proposed Land Use Map
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Solvang (“City”) commenced work on a comprehensive general plan update in early 2021.
The Housing Element was split off from the remainder of the comprehensive General Plan update for separate review in light of state law requirements specific to the Housing Element updates. On December 11, 2023, the City Council of the City of Solvang (“City Council”) adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) and determined the action was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act under Section 15061 because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Housing Element, which does not approve any development project, or other physical change to the environment and is a policy document setting forth the City’s policies to plan for City’s regional housing needs allocation, may have a significant effect on the environment. See Resolution No. 23-1238. On February 12, 2024, the Department of Housing and Community Development conditionally certified the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
To implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, on March 25, 2024, the Council introduced Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending the zoning map to rezone two parcels, identified as Parcel B and Parcel D in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and adopted Resolution No. 24-1245 to make the corresponding general plan and land use designation amendments consistent with the density identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element. Council also adopted Resolution No. 24-1244 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for this rezone and general plan amendment. On April 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-0372.
The City also continued to process the remainder of the comprehensive general plan update for all the existing general plan elements, except the already-certified 6th Cycle Housing Element. These elements include: Land Use; Community Design; Economic Development; Mobility; Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; Environment and Sustainability; and Safety.
The City prepared an Environmental Impact Report (State Clearinghouse #2023060448) (the “EIR”) to analyze the comprehensive update to these general plan elements (referred to herein as the “2045 General Plan Update” or the “Original Project”) pursuant to the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000, et seq. (“CEQA”)), and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000, et seq.). The 6th Cycle Housing Element was part of the existing environment in the EIR. Further, the Original Project did not include any zoning code updates to implement the 2045 General Plan Update and the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Based on the analysis in the EIR, the City determined that the Original Project would result in unavoidable significant adverse impacts to air quality, cultural resources, noise and transportation after the implementation of mitigation measures.0F
1 For all other environmental factors the Original Project was found to have no impact, a less than significant impact, or a less than significant impact with the imposition of mitigation measures. All mitigation measures were included in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
On July 8, 2024, the City Council certified the EIR, adopted findings of fact, adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, adopted a Statement of Overriding Considerations and adopted the 2045 Solvang General Plan Update consisting of the Land Use; Community Design; Economic Development; Mobility; Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; Environment and Sustainability; and Safety elements. See Resolutions Nos. 24-1253 and 24-1254. On July 15, 2024, the City filed a Notice of Determination for the certified EIR.
The City is now updating the City’s zoning ordinance, including the zoning map, and making conforming edits to the General Plan and the Land Use Map to implement the 2045 General Plan Update and the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The 2045 General Plan Update and the 6th Cycle Housing Element are collectively referred to herein as the 2045 General Plan. 1 Specifically, Impact AQ-2, Impact AQ-3, Impact CUL-1, Impact NOI-1 and Impact TRA-2. 153
Additionally, the City Council established a set of goals for the 2024-2026 fiscal cycle. Those goals include Goal #3, identify opportunities for affordable housing within the village that are “walkable”, Goal #5, update outdated standards, and Goal #10, streamline the entitlement and building process to make it easier for residents and businesses to improve their properties. Streamlining the entitlement process promotes common sense regulations, economic development, and improves communication with the residents, business owners, and other customers. The adoption of the 2045 General Plan was a substantial part of accomplishing these goals. To further implement the identified goals, the City proposes various amendments to Title 11 beyond what is required to achieve consistency with the 2045 General Plan to streamline the entitlement process and overall modernize the zoning code.
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT CHANGES:
The Original Project consisted of updates to the Land Use; Community Design; Economic Development; Mobility; Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; Environment and Sustainability; and Safety elements and assumed an already 6th Cycle Housing Element but did not include the corresponding zoning code update to implement the 2045 General Plan (including the 6th Cycle Housing Element). The City of Solvang has prepared an update to the Zoning Ordinance (Title 11 of the Solvang Municipal Code) and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to be consistent with and implement the 2045 General Plan Update and 6th Cycle Housing Element pursuant to California Government Code Section 65860. The City has prepared certain conforming amendments to the Land Use Element of the General Plan and Land Use Map to reflect the updated zoning regulations. The City has also prepared additional changes to Title 11 to improve outdated standards, facilitate infill housing development, clarify requirements, streamline the permitting process and ensure the processing of future development applications to implement City Council Goals #3, #5, and #10. These changes are described more specifically below and referred collectively herein as the “Amendments”:
Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) Amendments
• Consolidate zones as follows to align development standards through density controls versus lot size, and ease of implementation for residents and city staff:
o Consolidate 10-R-1, DR-1.8 zones into an R-1 zone reflecting a low density zone. o Consolidate 7-R-1 and 8-R-1 and DR-7 zones into an R-2 zone reflecting the medium density zone.
o Consolidate DR-8, DR-12, DR-16, and DR-20 into an R-3 zone reflecting high density residential.
• Rename various zones to reflect their underlying intention and purpose of these zones that align with the 2045 General Plan update.
• Creation of new zones named Agricultural Tourist (AT), Open Space (OS), and Parks (P) zone, and elimination of the agriculture, resource management zone, and recreational zones, for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update. New Agricultural Tourist (AT), Open Space (OS), and Parks (P) zone are applied to areas consistent with existing uses and the 2045 General Plan Update land use designations.
• Amend various sections for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update, State of California legislation, and implementation of the adopted 6th Cycle Housing Element, and other amendments as directed by the City Council to implement the established fiscal year 2024-2026 goals. Amendments include the following:
o Repeal and replace Chapter 1 to create a Title Chapter, including a new section for the official zoning map adoption consistent with state law. o Repeal and replace Chapter 2 to create a Purpose Chapter which states the purpose for the zoning code, defines the authority given by the code consistent with state law and the responsible agencies for administering the zoning code, and sets forth rules of construction.
o Amend Chapter 3 (Definitions) to match proposed use tables in Chapters 5 through 9, and update definitions for clarity and conformance with state law. o Repeal and replace Chapter 4 to create an Establishment and Designation of Zones chapter to set forth revised zoning designations, implement zoning consistent with the 2045 General Plan Update, and establish allowable and conditionally allowed uses.
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from this chapter as they were updated and included in the 2045 General Plan Update.
Archeology and flood hazards requirements are moved to Chapter 12 and landscape area requirements are moved to Chapter 16.
o Repeal and replace Chapter 5 to create an Agricultural Zoning Chapter with Ag Tourist Uses and development standards to implement the Guest Ranch land use designation in the 2045 General Plan Update, and to reformat the section to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards.
o Repeal and replace Chapter 6 to create a Residential Zoning chapter that includes use tables reflecting the renamed and consolidated residential zones and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update, the 6th Cycle Housing Element, and state laws which call for the reduction of governmental barriers to facilitate housing development. Development standards for mobile homes are moved to Chapter 11. The new Chapter 6 is also reformatted to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards. o Repeal and replace Chapter 7 to create a Commercial and Industrial Zoning chapter that includes use tables reflecting renamed commercial and industrial zones and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update to enable mixed-use developments in the Solvang Village. The new Chapter 7 is also reformatted to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards.
o Repeal and replace Chapter 8 to create Public/Institutional Zoning Chapter including use tables and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update and to reformat the section to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards.
o Repeal and replace Chapter 9 to create a Park and Open Space zoning chapter that includes use tables and development standards that have been amended for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update and to reformat the section to clearly articulate purpose and intent, allowable uses, and development standards. o Repeal and replace Chapter 10 to create an Overlay Zoning Districts chapter and create objective design standards for the Solvang Village Design District and Mission Design District to enable implementation of the Community Design Element of the 2045 General Plan Update, and to create Specific Plans Overlay chapter, and a Planned Development Overlay chapter.
o Repeal and Replace Chapter 11 (Off-street Parking and Loading), and create a Site Development and General Development Standards chapter. This chapter will contain development standards throughout the city for things such as setbacks, building heights, landscaping, and specifically the following:
Add height limit regulations to more clearly describe how height is measured, including for signs and advertising structures.
Update, modernize and streamline requirements for property setbacks, landscaping standards, and building heights.
Relocate but maintain code language for fences, walls, and gateposts, and lighting standards, flood hazards, hillside development, hours of construction, intersection vision clearance, and reasonable accommodations with minor edits for consistency with proposed zoning map amendments, and General Plan language.
Modernize and update density bonus provisions consistent with state law and implementation of the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
o For consistency with proposed use tables in Chapters 5 through 9 (which are being updated to implement the 2045 General Plan Update), create a straightforward implementation of parking facilities subsection, including:
Clarify when and for what type of projects parking is required Amend parking space standards to increase the minimum size, require parking be on a paved surface, clarify location requirements, include figures showing parking requirements.
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Amend driveway standards to create 12 foot minimum consistent with typical driveways
Standardize bicycle parking requirements
Create a new parking table consistent with revised allowed uses and conditional uses
Clarify lodging and residential units do not qualify for parking in lieu fees. o Amend Chapter 12 (Supplemental Regulations) for consistency with state law, to streamline various regulations, and make conforming edits to further implement the 2045 General Plan Update, including:
Update zone names and other terminology throughout Chapter 12 for consistency with amendments to Chapters 5 through 9, which implement the 2045 General Plan Update, and Chapter 16.
Update accessory structure requirements so that accessory structures are permitted in rear half of a property and make standards for consistency with Chapter 6 development standards.
Modernize and create objective standards for construction of Accessory Dwelling Units consistent with state law and allow for the collection of development impact fees for Accessory Dwelling Units greater than 750 square feet to implement both the Land Use Element and Housing Element.
Add requirements for animal keeping, live-work units, and night clubs. Update, modernize and streamline requirements for home occupations; mobile homes; swimming pools and spas; fences, walls, and childcare facilities. Eliminate section on minor modification to zoning ordinance and address in Chapter 16.
“special needs housing” consistent with state law and codify fair housing and non-discrimination in housing laws.
Revise Vacation Rentals section to eliminate the ability to obtain a vacation rental permit if a project utilizes state density bonus to maintain long term housing stock within the city.
Relocate but maintain code language for agriculture employee housing, energy shelter uses, energy products and facilities, medical cannabis dispensaries, small residential rooftop solar systems, and underground utility/utility infrastructure. Create separate sections for special regulations that were previously grouped with other regulations for Location Filming, Mobile Food Vending, Parking Lot Sales, Recreational Vehicles, and Restaurant Supplemental Regulations. o Amend various sections of Chapter 13 (Sign Regulations) to replace zone names for consistency with amendments to Chapters 5 through 9, which implement the 2045 General Plan Update.
o Amend section 11-14-3 to replace M-Light with Light Industrial (LI) consistent with zone names in Chapter 7 and make other typographical edits to Section 11-14-4. o Amend various sections in Chapter 15 (Non-conforming Structures and Uses) for better clarification of when non-conforming uses terminate.
o Amend Chapter 16 (Permit Procedures) to streamline permitting procedures based on Council direction, state law, and the facilitation of housing production, including:
Identify the review authority and set forth the application review process for various land use decisions.
Add a new section requiring applicant indemnification. Codify the existing pre-application review process.
Revise land use approvals to better streamline permit processing and ensure the processing of future development applications is consistent with the 2045 General Plan Update by replacing the “land use permit” and “development plan” approvals with “zoning clearance” and “development permits” respectively, revising the requirements and procedures for conditional use permits and variances to allow for flexibility in application requirements, and adding a new temporary use permit.
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Development permits would provide permitting and conditions that run with the land and be subject to planning commission review consistent with the existing development plan process. The design review committee would make recommendations on most development permits, but to streamline the permitting process and implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element, the design review committee would not review development permits for residential projects in light of state law requiring housing approvals be based on objective design standards. The zoning clearance would be a by-right process conducted concurrently with any building permit review or for permitted uses moving into an existing space.
The following actions will be converted to a by-right process with these Amendments:
• Additions to existing multi-unit dwellings. (currently allowed at discretion of Planning Manager)
• Additions to commercial/industrial buildings that are less than 500 square feet. (currently allowed at discretion of Planning Manager) • New two-unit residences/duplexes (SB-9/Two-unit dwellings) • Conversion of non-residential space for up to four (4) units where no external improvements are proposed with the exception of required ingress and egress improvements, and other improvements necessary to meet fire code and building code requirements.
• Proposed re-roofs in the proposed DD-1 and DD-2 Overlay Zones that meet objectives standards.
• Proposed building re-paintings within the proposed DD-1 and DD-2 Overlay Zones that adhere to color palette schemes in the adopted Design Handbook
The new section for temporary use permits would provide a process to permit uses of a limited duration such as fairs, festivals, amplified music that is accessory to a primary use, seasonal sales and activities like Christmas tree lots, temporary storage containers and other similar uses.
Add new sections setting forth the standards for permit implementation, performance guarantees, time limits and extensions, changes to approved entitlements and permit revocation to better streamline permit processing and ensure the processing of future development applications is consistent with the 2045 General Plan Update.
Relocate Small Solar Rooftop systems to Chapter 12.
o Amend various sections of Chapter 17 (Administration and Enforcement) for consistency with the amendments to Chapter 16 and to:
Allow zoning ordinance text amendments to be initiated at the direction of city council or the planning commission, rather than requiring a resolution; Eliminating the requirement for self-addressed envelopes for notices and appeals.
o Amend various sections of Chapter 18 (Wireless Telecommunications Facilities) for consistency with amendments to Chapter 16.
Zoning Map Amendments
• Repeal and replace the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to reflect revised zoning for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update land use designations and to complete rezones identified in the 6th Cycle Housing Element, including re-zoning of the following properties:
o APN 137-260-034 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) o APN137-550-045 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) o APN 137-550-043 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) o APN 137-550-044 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) o APN 137-310-010 from Agriculture (AG) to Agricultural Tourist (AT) o APN 137-260-021 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 137-410-028 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 137-410-030 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
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o APN 137-290-013 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 137-420-035 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 137-290-012 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 137-290-022 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 137-310-001 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 137-290-024 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
o APN 139-240-067 from Agriculture (AG) and Institutional (I) to Open Space (OS) for the southern and eastern portion of the site and Public/Institutional (PI) for the primary sanctuary, parking lot, and existing structures.
o APN 139-150-017 from Design Residential (DR-20) to Village Mixed-Use (VMU) o APN 139-150-027 from Design Residential (DR-20) to Village Mixed-Use (VMU) o APN 139-530-001 from Residential – 20,000 sf (20-R-1) to Residential High Density (R3) o APN 139-530-002 partial southernly portion approximately 63,665 square feet from Residential – 20,000 sf (20-R-1) to Residential High Density (R3) o APN 139-530-002 partial northern portion approximately 195,320 square feet from Residential – 20,000 sf (20-R-1) to Residential Low Density (R1) o APN 137-110-066 from Recreational (REC) to Park (P)
o APN 139-300-001 from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS) o APN 139-181-014 from Recreational (REC) to Park (P)
o APN 137-670-001 from Recreational (REC) to Park (P)
o APN 137-580-049 from Resource Management (RES) to Open Space (OS) o APN 137-600-027 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space (OS) o APN 139-173-018 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-181-016 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-191-008 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-211-004 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-213-001 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-213-016 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-174-042 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-174-040 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) o APN 139-240-058 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) General Plan Amendments
• Amend Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan Land Use Element to reflect the revised zoning district names and amend Floor Area Ratio numbers for the Tourist Commercial land use designation to reflect existing development.
• Amend the 2045 General Plan Land Use Map to re-designate APN 139-211-004 from Tourist Commercial to Public/Institutional, which is owned by the City of Solvang, consistent with the 2045 General Plan Update to include publicly owned facilities in the “Public/Institutional” Land Use Designation.
PURPOSE:
This Addendum to the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) is being prepared to analyze the Amendments to the Original Project described above. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, a lead agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15162, no subsequent EIR shall be prepared for the project unless, on the basis of substantial evidence in the light of the whole record, one or more of the following is determined:
(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project that will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;
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(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or
(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete, shows any of the following:
(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;
(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
(C) Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible, and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
(D) Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.
The project changes are analyzed pursuant to these factors in the next section.
FINDINGS CONCERNING ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF CHANGES TO THE PROJECT:
Staff analyzed the Amendments described above to determine if any new impacts, or substantial increase in the severity of impacts, would result from the proposed changes to the Project. As demonstrated by the findings below, none of the criteria in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 are triggered by the changes to the project and, neither a subsequent nor supplemental EIR is required for the modifications contemplated by the Amendments based on the following findings. Therefore, pursuant to Section 15164, the City’s preparation of an Addendum to the previously certified EIR is the appropriate level of CEQA review.
(1) The Amendments will not require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
The Original Project, the 2045 General Plan Update, emphasizes growth infill development within underutilized land or on parcels built with existing uses. A focus is placed on increasing opportunities for new development on sites with existing on-site uses such as the Old Lumberyard Site Project, the village core, and the Alamo Pintado sites. The 2045 General Plan Update emphasizes maintenance of existing residential neighborhoods while revitalizing underutilized land with mixed-use development to establish more complete neighborhoods that meet the daily needs of residents by providing housing, jobs, shopping, and recreational opportunities in close proximity to one another. New development would occur primarily where existing roads, water, and sewer are in place and in a manner that would minimize the impact of development on existing infrastructure and services, as well as the need to expand infrastructure and services. The 2045 General Plan Update also provides the policy framework to guide future development toward land uses and zoning amendments that support walking, biking, and transit networks. The Amendments are the primary method to implement the policies in the 2045 General Plan Update.
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The EIR for the Original Project identified the following significant and unavoidable impacts:
• AQ-2: Development projects carried out under the 2045 General Plan would generate construction and operational-related emissions such as demolition, grading, construction worker travel, delivery and hauling, and fuel combustion, which would create temporary emissions of dust, fumes, equipment exhaust, and other air contaminants that would result in cumulatively considerable net increase in criteria pollutants during construction. While mitigation measures would reduce fugitive dust emissions and construction related impacts, specific project-level details for construction remain unknown and may exceed Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control District (SBCAPCD) thresholds rendering the impacts significant and unavoidable after mitigation.
• AQ-3: Individual housing development projects carried out under the 2045 General Plan with three or more units and a construction duration of longer than two months that take place within 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors could result in the exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations. Because future project-level details are unknown and could exceed SBCAPCD thresholds even after mitigation, the impacts related to exposure of sensitive receptors to substantial pollutant concentrations would be significant and unavoidable. • CUL-1: While there are no development plans included in the 2045 General Plan that would substantially alter a historical resource, development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan could impact parcels containing historical resources, such as the potential for mission-era aqueduct remnants that may qualify as historical resources on the Alamo Pintado site. Even after mitigation, existing and eligible historical resources could still be materially impaired by future development carried out under the 2045 General Plan and there are no additional feasible mitigation measures that could reduce the impact to a less than significant level. • NOI-1: Construction of individual projects facilitated by the 2045 General Plan would temporarily increase noise levels, potentially affecting nearby noise-sensitive land uses due to noise from demolition, site preparation, grading, building construction and paving activities. While mitigation measures would minimize noise disturbances, the exact details of future project-specific construction activities are unknown and it is uncertain whether the mitigation measures would reduce construction noise below the significance threshold of 90 dBA Leq during the daytime at residential uses and other sensitive receptors in every case. The short-term construction noise impacts remain significant and unavoidable after mitigation. • TRA-2: Future year citywide vehicle miles traveled (VMT) per capita and VMT per employee with implementation of the 2045 General Plan would not achieve at least a 15% reduction below the existing regional average and therefore exceeds the threshold of significance. The effectiveness of mitigation measures is speculative at this time given the uncertainty of projectspecific impacts and the feasibility and timing of implementing VMT reduction strategies for individual projects. Individual developments facilitated by the 2045 General Plan may exceed VMT thresholds after mitigation.
The EIR for the Original Project determined the following impacts to be less than significant with the implementation of the identified mitigation measures:
• AQ-1: Mitigation measures implementing the best management practices recommended by SBCAPCD to reduce fugitive dust emission would reduce impacts related to the implementation of air quality plans to less than a significant level.
• BIO-1: Removal or disturbance of vegetation, such as trees and landscaping shrubs, as a result of development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan could result in direct adverse effects to certain candidate, sensitive, or special-status species. However, mitigation measures, such as construction surveys for birds, bats and crotch’s bumblebee, required for future projects would ensure development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan would not have a substantial adverse effect on candidate, sensitive, or special-status species. • CUL-2: There are four known archaeological resources in the Planning Area; however, there may be other yet unidentified archaeological resources that may be eligible for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places or the California Register of Historic Resources. Ground disturbing activities associated with development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan could result in disturbance or damage to unknown archaeological resources. Mitigation measures requiring archaeological resource assessments, archaeological monitoring, and the evaluation 160
of unanticipated discoveries would minimize or avoid potential adverse impacts to archaeological resources to a less-than-significant level by identifying, evaluating and protecting resources prior to construction.
• GEO-4: Ground-disturbing activities associated with the construction of development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan has the potential to impact paleontological resources, particularly in areas that have not previously been developed with urban uses. Mitigation measures requiring retention of a qualified professional paleontologist for certain projects, the development of a Paleontological Resources Mitigation Program if impacts are significant, and suspension of construction if paleontological resources are encountered would render any impacts to paleontological resources less than significant.
• NOI-2: Construction of development facilitated by the 2045 General Plan would temporarily generate ground-borne vibration from equipment such as bulldozers, jackhammers, and pile driving equipment that could exceed FTA thresholds. Mitigation measures imposing construction vibration control measures and screening distances for applicable projects would reduce potential construction-related ground-borne vibration to less than significant levels. • TCR-1: While no specific tribal cultural resources were identified during consultation or on the California Register of Historical Resources, or local register as being impacted by the 2045 General Plan, potential tribal cultural resources are likely to exist in the Planning Area due to the long-running history of Chumash inhabitants in the region. Mitigation measures requiring ongoing consultation and engagement with the Chumash and tribal soil remediation experts prior to construction would mitigate potential impacts to unknown tribal cultural resources to a less than significant level.
For all other environmental factors the Original Project was found to have no impact or a less than significant impact.
Many of the Amendments described above simply reorganize existing zoning standards, implement revised terminology for consistency with the 2045 General Plan Update, update requirements to reflect already applicable state law requirements, update permitting procedures and requirements to streamline permitting process and make general policy and purpose statements. These types of changes would not increase the severity of any of the previously identified potentially significant impacts (described above) and would not result in new significant impacts.
There are some changes that impact substantive development standards and may have a physical effect on the environment as projects are processed and implemented under the revised standards.
However, the development that would be permitted under the Amendments to the Original Project would be consistent with the type, scale, density, and location of development permitted by the 2045 General Plan Update and the 6th Cycle Housing Element and analyzed in the EIR for the 2045 General Plan Update and also would not increase the severity of any of the previously identified potentially significant impacts (described above) and would not result in new significant impacts.
Amendments in the new Chapter 5 repeals the agriculture zone and replaces this with an Agriculture tourist zone for consistency with the 2045 General Plan designation of Guest Ranch. Development standard revisions specially target implementation of existing uses as well as agriculture employee housing to facilitate additional employee housing in this zone consistent with the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Specifically, amendments in the new Chapter 6 include the consolidation and renaming of residential zones described above into low, medium, and high density zones consistent with the land use designations under the 2045 General Plan. The Amendments consolidate the 20-R-1 and DR-1.8 zones into a residential low density zone. Lot splits would still be allowed under SB-9 in this zone. The minimum lot size for these zones is currently 20,000 square feet. The density in the revised consolidated zone will be one dwelling unit per one acre, which is consistent with the density for the land use designation in the 2045 General Plan Update. Proposed R-2 and R-3 zones introduce a “minimum density” to facilitate housing development in these zones consistent with the 6th Cycle Housing Element. This would require that a vacant or redeveloped lot accommodate the minimum 161
density required by the zone. The densities proposed by the Amendments are consistent with the density of the land use designations in the Original Project and the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
The amendments in the new Chapter 6 (Residential Districts) include modifications to various standards of construction. Setbacks are proposed to be relaxed in high density zones to facilitate housing production, and building coverage has been increased in most residential zones to allow for greater flexibility for additions and other housing options for property owners. These changes implement specific programs contained in the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The maximum heights have been reduced in the proposed lower density residential zones from 35 feet to 25 feet for hillside preservation, consistent with 2045 General Plan policies. This reduction in height, coupled with proposed modifications in how building height is measured, may allow for additional vistas to be preserved compared to existing zoning requirements. Landscape requirements have also be reduced to save in potential potable water use. These changes are consistent with the type and intensity of development envisioned in the 2045 General Plan.
In the new Chapter 7 and Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan, city staff proposes the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to be modified in the Village Mixed-Use (VMU) zone to a maximum of 3.0 to reflect the existing development and floor area ratios of existing buildings. The Original Project included a FAR of 0.65.
This FAR was analyzed as a part of the project build out. While most of the Village area is developed, there may be future opportunities to create more infill development. The increase is FAR will not substantially increase development potential as previously analyzed in the EIR nor will it create new impacts as the VMU zoning district is primarily built-out with only three (3) vacant lots and one (1) underutilized lot identified. The three vacant lots where analyzed in the EIR with potential projects, including the lumber yard. Two of the three lots submitted applications for development during the General Plan EIR process. These proposed projects were included in the baseline. Based on this, increasing the maximum FAR to 3.0 will likely not be a growth inducing modification. The increased FAR is also proposed to ensure that many existing buildings are not rendered “non-conforming buildings” due to the FAR that was proposed in the Original Project.
In the new Chapter 8 (Public/Institutional District), the Amendments propose changes to development standards and uses in the Public/Institutional Zone that are consistent with the 2045 General Plan. In the new Chapter 9 (Parks and Open Space), new development standards and allowable uses have been created that do not facilitate any additional development in the zones, but implement 2045 General Plan Policies to allow for more flexibility in standards in these zones and facilitate any future re-development and investment.
Chapter 11 is being repealed and replaced. The previous chapter 11 only included parking and loading standards. The amendments to chapter 11 will include parking and loading standard amendments to modernize parking standards, reduce housing barriers due to parking restrictions, and streamline the regulation of parking. Additional amendments to chapter 11 include adding general site development and other development standards such as lighting standards, height limits, and landscaping standards, among other things. Notably, the existing regulations require that building heights be measured based on “finished floor level”. This is typically a measurement once grading activities are completed. The proposed modifications measure building height from “average natural grade” instead of finished grade.
Typically these modifications lead to structures with a reduction in overall height, as it takes into account the natural contours of a site. The Amendments retain the existing building height calculation method in the Mission Design District Overlay Zone and Village Area Design District Overlay Zone.
Measurement of height in these areas would remain from “finished floor area” to the top of “habitable space,” which would allow for the maximum amount of density allowed under the 2045 General Plan.
Other text has been moved to this section for an all-encompassing development standards chapter.
The amendments implement both the 2045 General Plan and the 6th Cycle Housing Element.
Chapter 12 (Supplemental Regulations) have been re-organized with additional regulations for live/work units, night clubs, and animal keeping. Other amendments have been completed for consistency with the amended zoning map. These amendments are not considered growth inducing. 162
The repeal and replace of the Official Zoning Map would implement the new consolidated residential zones and new zone names described above. Additionally, the zoning map update would specifically rezone the following properties:
• APN 137-260-034 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) • APN137-550-045 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) • APN 137-550-043 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) • APN 137-550-044 from Agriculture (AG) to Open Space (OS) • APN 137-310-010 from Agriculture (AG) to Agricultural Tourist (AT) • APN 137-260-021 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-410-028 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-410-030 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-290-013 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-420-035 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-290-012 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-290-022 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-310-001 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 137-290-024 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space
• APN 139-240-067 from Agriculture (AG) and Institutional (I) to Open Space (OS) for the southern and eastern portion of the site and Public/Institutional (PI) for the primary sanctuary, parking lot, and existing structures.
• APN 139-150-017 from Design Residential (DR-20) to Village Mixed-Use (VMU) • APN 139-150-027 from Design Residential (DR-20) to Village Mixed-Use (VMU) • APN 139-530-001 from Residential – 20,000 sf (20-R-1) to Residential High Density (R3) • APN 139-530-002 partial southernly portion approximately 63,665 square feet from Residential – 20,000 sf (20-R-1) to Residential High Density (R3)
• •APN 139-530-002 partial northern portion approximately 195,320 square feet from Residential – 20,000 sf (20-R-1) to Residential Low Density (R1)
• APN 137-110-066 from Recreational (REC) to Park (P)
• APN 139-300-001 from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS) • APN 139-181-014 from Recreational (REC) to Park (P)
• APN 137-670-001 from Recreational (REC) to Park (P)
• APN 137-580-049 from Resource Management (RES) to Open Space (OS) • APN 137-600-027 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space (OS) • APN 139-173-018 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-181-016 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-191-008 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-211-004 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-213-001 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-213-016 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-174-042 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-174-040 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) • APN 139-240-058 from Tourist Related Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institution (PI) Although these zoning changes change the applicable development standards for those parcels, the changes either make the zoning consistent with existing uses or, in the case of Site C, implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element. The new zoning for all of these parcels is consistent with the land use designation for each parcel identified in the 2045 General Plan Update and analyzed in the certified EIR. The changes shown on the updated zoning map would not increase the severity of any of the previously identified potentially significant impacts (described above) and would not result in new significant impacts.
The Amendments also include an amendment to the 2045 General Plan Land Use Element to reflect the names of the zones in the updated zoning code. This change is consistent with existing uses and is merely a conforming edit. The 2045 General Plan Land Use Map is also amended to re-designate one 163
property from Tourist Commercial to Public/Institutional. The parcel is owned by the City and a Public/Institutional land use designation is consistent the designation of other City owned property under the 2045 General Plan Update and the existing uses on the parcel. Both of these amendments do not change the type, scale, density, or location of development analyzed in the certified EIR. Both amendments also would not increase the severity of any of the previously identified potentially significant impacts (described above) and would not result in new significant impacts.
Therefore, the Amendments as a whole do not result in any new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. (2) There are no substantial changes with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken that will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified effect.
The circumstances for the Amendments and the development allowed by the Amendments have not changed when compared to the circumstances in place during approval of the Original Project. This is evidenced by the short time period between certification of the EIR and this Addendum. The existing environment is essentially the same as it was when the EIR was certified. Therefore, there are no changes in circumstances that would involve new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified impact. (3) There is no new information of substantial importance showing new significant environmental effects or an increase in severity of a previously identified effects, and there are no previously infeasible or considerably different mitigation measures or alternatives that would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment.
Staff reviewed the existing 2045 General Plan, reviewed proposed projects that are effected by the potential zone change, pertinent State memos and documentation, SBCAG guidance, and Santa Barbara County Air Pollution Control land use documents. Staff did not identify new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence when the EIR was certified showing one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or that previously identified significant effects would be substantially more severe than shown in the certified EIR.
All mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with the Original Project continue to be imposed on the Project and described in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Original Project.
Additionally all mitigation measures adopted in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the rezoning of Sites B and D, as required by the 6th Cycle Housing Element, continue to be implemented. Staff has not identified any previously infeasible mitigation measures or alternatives that are now feasible or any mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the certified EIR that would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment and that the City has declined to adopt. The City will implement all previously identified mitigation measures.
Based on the foregoing analysis, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, the City has prepared this Addendum to the EIR, which documents that changes to the Original Project - the Amendments - would not result in new, significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects. All mitigation measures described in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Plan continue to apply to the project as modified by the Amendments. Further, the Amendments and this Addendum do not change the conclusions of the Statement of Overriding Considerations adopted for the certified EIR. Prior to taking any action on the proposed Amendments, the decision making body will consider this Addendum along with the previously certified EIR.
Agency Contact:
Rafael Castillo
AICP, Planning and Building Manager
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Planning and Building Division
805-688-5575
[email protected]
By ___________________________________________
Rafael Castillo, AICP, Planning and Building Manager
Date: October 24, 2024
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PROPOSED AMENDMENT
Exhibit 8
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RESOLUTION NO. 24-1273
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA AMENDING TABLE 2.1 OF THE LAND USE ELEMENT OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG 2045 GENERAL PLAN AND AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP TO DESIGNATE APN 139-211-004 AS
PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL (PI)
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires the City of Solvang (“City”) to adopt and maintain a General Plan that contains certain elements, describes the City’s long-term goals for growth and development, and identifies policies and programs to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the City of Solvang (“City”) began the process to comprehensively update the City’s General Plan and prepare the 2045 General Plan Update; and WHEREAS, in conformance with State Law, the City elicited public input and involvement on the 2045 General Plan Update, provided opportunities for consultation to affected public agencies and California Native American tribes on the 2045 General Plan Update, and drafted the 2045 General Plan Update to contain all mandatory elements of a general plan; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2023 the City Council of the City of Solvang (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 23-1238 adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) and determined the action was exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Housing Element, which does not approve any development project, or other physical change to the environment and is a policy document setting forth the City’s policies to plan for City’s regional housing needs allocation, may have a significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, on February 12, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conditionally certified the City of Solvang 6th Cycle Housing element (2023-2031); and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending the zoning map to rezone two parcels, identified as Parcel B and Parcel D in the Housing Element, adopted Resolution No. 24-1245 amending the General Plan to make the corresponding general plan and land use designation amendments consistent with the density identified in the certified Housing Element, and adopted Resolution No. 24-1244 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for this rezone and general plan amendment. On April 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Solvang Municipal Code and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to rezone Parcel B and Parcel D to DR-20 to implement the certified Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”) for the 2045 General Plan representing the City’s independent judgment and analysis and prepared CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”); and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on July 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1253 certifying the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (SCH #2023060448) and adopting the corresponding CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations and the MMRP; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024, at a duly noticed public hearing and in conformance with Government Code Section 65302 describing the mandatory elements of a general plan, the City Council adopted the 2045 Solvang General Plan containing the following chapters, thereby addressing all mandatory elements other than the previously certified 6th Cycle Housing Element: Land Use, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety and Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; and 196
WHEREAS, in the aforementioned amendments to the General Plan, APN 139-211-004, a piece of property currently owned by the City and located within the Village Area, inadvertently remained designated Tourist Commercial (TRC); and,
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139- 211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI) to conform the land use designation with existing and proposed future uses that accommodate locating all city vehicles off-street instead of utilizing existing public parking, and facilitate the transition of transit bus from carbon emitting fuel to electric vehicles, consistent with adopted transit policies of the 2045 General Plan and to amend Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan to update the zoning designations and the FAR consistent with the below described zoning code update (collectively referred to as the “General Plan Amendments”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City evaluated the General Plan Amendments in an Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (“Addendum”); and WHEREAS, under State law and the Solvang Municipal Code, the Solvang Planning Commission ("Planning Commission") is charged with reviewing updates and amendments to the City's General Plan, and making recommendations to the City Council; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 4, 2024 at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to comment on the General Plan Amendments; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interests among one or more Commissioners, the Planning Commission segmented the decision to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139-211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI); and
WHEREAS, Commissioner Petersen recused himself from consideration of the decision to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139-211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI) due to a conflict of interest; the remaining present commissioners voted 3-0 to adopt Resolution No. 24-07 recommending, among other things, the City Council amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139-211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI); and WHEREAS, for the remaining changes, including amending Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan and adopting the corresponding Addendum, there were no conflicts of interest requiring recusal; all present Commissioners were permitted to participate in the remaining recommendations to the Solvang City Council; and
WHEREAS, after such duly noticed public hearing on November 4, 2024, and consistent with the above described segmented decisions, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 24-08 recommending, among other things, the City Council amend Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan and adopt the corresponding Addendum; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1272 and thereby adopted the Addendum; and
WHEREAS, the General Plan Amendments are now before the City Council for consideration and adoption.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are incorporated herein and adopted as findings in support of this Resolution.
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SECTION 2. The City Council hereby finds that:
1. The General Plan Amendments conform the zoning nomenclature and FAR requirements in Table 2.1 of the General Plan Land Use Element to the updated Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance), thereby maintaining consistency between the City’s general plan and zoning code, and amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139-211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI) consistent with existing uses of that parcel and the land use designation of other City owned properties and to accommodate future transit and city vehicle parking. Therefore the General Plan Amendments are: (i) in the public interest (ii) in conformance with the adopted 2045 General Plan Goals, Policies, and Programs and the overall intent of the General Plan; (iii) compatible with existing development, neighborhoods and the environment; and (iv) in the best interests of the City to protect the health, safety, and welfare of its citizens.
2. The General Plan Amendments will not create any new significant and unavoidable impacts as demonstrated by the Addendum.
SECTION 3. Table 2.1 of the Land Use Element of the 2045 General Plan is hereby amended as shown in Exhibit A-GP.
SECTION 4. The General Plan Land Use Map is hereby amended to designate APN 139-211-004 as “Public/Institutional (PI)” as shown in Exhibit B-GP.
SECTION 5 This Resolution is effective thirty (30) days after its passage.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Resolution and shall cause a certified copy to be filed in the book of original resolutions.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 25th day of November, 2024.
__________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
__________________________________ __________________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 198
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )ss
CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that Resolution No. 24-1273 was passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Solvang at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 25th day of November, 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said resolution was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
________________________________
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
Table 2.1 of the Land Use Element of the 2045 General Plan Land Use Diagram and Land Use Designations
Guest Ranch (GR)
This designation is established to recognize the approximately 30 acres of the Alisal guest Ranch located within the city, which is a working agriculture ranch. Allowed uses include guest lodging, employee housing, restaurants, and recreation and entertainment.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: Up to 10 du/ac
• Intensity: Up to 15,000 square feet per acre (0.34 FAR) Estate Residential (ER)
This designation allows for low-density, large lot single-family residential development. This designation is characterized by estate ranchettes with detached single-family residences.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0- 1.0 du/ 3 ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: ER-3
Low Density Residential (LDR)
This designation allows for single-family residential development. This designation is characterized by detached single-family residences on large parcels.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0 - 1.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: ER-1
Low/Medium Density Residential (LMDR)
This designation allows for single-family residential development. This designation is characterized by detached single-family residences on large parcels.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0 - 2.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: R-1
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Medium Density Residential (MDR)
This designation allows for single- and multifamily residential development. This designation is characterized by detached singlefamily and/or medium-density, multi-family residences on smaller parcels.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 3.0 to 7.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: R-2, PR
High Density Residential (HDR)
This designation allows for multifamily residential development. This designation is characterized by, duplexes, triplexes, row houses, apartments, and/or condominiums. These properties could have increased density based on State Law.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 8.0 to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: R-3
Mobile Home Park (MHR)
This designation allows for the development of mobile home parks.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0.0 to 8.0 du/ac
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: MHR
Light Industry (LI)
This designation allows for a range of light industrial land uses. This designation is characterized by light manufacturing, research and development facilities, warehouses, and processing facilities.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: N/A
• Intensity: 0.23 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: LI
Open Space/Recreation (OSPR)
This designation allows for public parks, indoor and outdoor recreation and entertainment uses, and open space.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: N/A
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: OS, P
Tourist Commercial (TC)
The Tourism Commercial designation allows for a mix of commercial establishments, residential, professional office, hotels, hospitality uses, visitor-serving uses, and entertainment venues. This designation 201
provides for a variety of uses with an emphasis on visitors-serving within the Danish theme downtown area. The ground floor shall remain a nonresidential use for all vertical mixed-use developments.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: Up to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 to 3.0 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: VMU
Retail Commercial (RC)
This designation allows for commercial establishments intended to serve the everyday needs of Solvang residents. This designation is characterized by specialty shops, grocery stores, personal service establishments, and residential mixed-use development. Residential is permitted in this designation only in a vertical mixed-use format. For vertical mixed-use developments, the ground floor shall remain a nonresidential use.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: 0.0 to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: CR
General Commercial (GC)
This designation allows for large scale commercial establishments and is characterized by wholesale, heavy commercial uses, and residential mixed-use development. Residential is permitted in this designation only in a vertical mixed-use format. For vertical mixed-use developments, the ground floor shall remain a non-residential use.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: Up to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: CH
Public/Institutional (PI)
This designation allows for a variety of public and quasi-public uses, and is characterized by schools, places of assembly, hospitals, and public utility facilities.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: N/A
• Intensity: N/A
• Corresponding Zoning: PI
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Professional/Office (PO)
This designation allows for a range of office uses and is characterized by medical centers, general office uses, and residential mixed-use development. Residential is permitted in this designation only in a vertical mixed-use format. The ground floor shall remain a nonresidential use for all vertical mixed-use developments.
Density/Intensity Range
• Density: Up to 20.0 du/ac
• Intensity: 0.65 FAR
• Corresponding Zoning: PO
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Exhibit B
Land Use Diagram/Map
GP Designation:
Public/Institutional
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0376
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA-REZONING APN 137-290-024 AND 137-310-001 FROM RECREATIONAL (REC) TO OPEN SPACE (OS) AND
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG TO REFLECT THE SAME WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires the City of Solvang (“City”) to adopt and maintain a General Plan that contains certain elements, describes the City’s long-term goals for growth and development, and identifies policies and programs to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the City of Solvang (“City”) began the process to comprehensively update the City’s General Plan and prepare the 2045 General Plan Update; and WHEREAS, in conformance with State Law, the City elicited public input and involvement on the 2045 General Plan Update, provided opportunities for consultation to affected public agencies and California Native American tribes on the 2045 General Plan Update, and drafted the 2045 General Plan Update to contain all mandatory elements of a general plan; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2023 the City Council of the City of Solvang (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 23-1238 adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) of the General Plan and determined the action was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Housing Element, which does not approve any development project, or other physical change to the environment and is a policy document setting forth the City’s policies to plan for City’s regional housing needs allocation, may have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conditionally certified the City of Solvang 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending the zoning map to rezone two parcels, identified as Parcel B and Parcel D in the Housing Element, adopted Resolution No. 24-1245 amending the General Plan to make the corresponding general plan and land use designation amendments consistent with the density identified in the certified Housing Element, and adopted Resolution No. 24-1244 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for this rezone and general plan amendment. On April 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Solvang Municipal Code and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to rezone Parcel B and Parcel D to DR-20 to implement the certified Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”) for the 2045 General Plan representing the City’s independent judgment and analysis and prepared CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”); and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on July 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1253 certifying the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (SCH #2023060448) and adopting the corresponding CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the MMRP; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing and in conformance with Government Code Section 65302, describing the mandatory elements of a general plan, the City Council adopted the 2045 Solvang General Plan containing the following chapters, thereby addressing all mandatory elements other than the previously certified 6th Cycle Housing Element: Land Use, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety and Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; and 205
WHEREAS, in the aforementioned amendments to the General Plan, APN 139-211-004, a piece of property currently owned by the City and located within the Village Area, inadvertently remained designated Tourist Commercial (TRC); and,
WHEREAS, to conform the land use designation of APN 139-211-004 with existing and proposed future uses that accommodate locating all city vehicles off-street instead of utilizing existing public parking, and facilitate the transition of transit bus from carbon emitting fuel to electric vehicles, consistent with adopted transit policies of the 2045 General Plan, Resolution No. 24-1275 amends the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139-211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI) and amends Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan to update the zoning designations and the FAR consistent with the below describe zoning code update (collectively referred to as the “General Plan Amendments”); and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires the City’s zoning ordinances to be consistent with its General Plan such that the land uses authorized by the zoning ordinance are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, to implement the 2045 General Plan, including the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031), expand the City’s residential capacity through zoning designation changes to facilitate the City’s compliance with its regional housing needs assessment (RHNA), to streamline development, and to modernize the City’s zoning regulations and make other conforming edits, the City prepared changes to repeal and replace Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City evaluated the General Plan Amendments and the repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang in an Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (the “Addendum”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65853 – 65855, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 9, 2024 at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to comment on the repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interests among one or more Commissioners, the Planning Commission segmented the decision to repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang as shown in Resolutions 24-06, 24-07, and 24- 08; and
WHEREAS, after such duly noticed public hearing on November 4, 2024, and consistent with the above described segmented decisions, the Planning Commission adopted Resolutions 24-06, 24- 07, and 24-08 recommending the City Council repeal and replace Title 11 of the Solvang Municipal Code, including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, amend the 2045 General Plan consistent with General Plan Amendments, adopt the Addendum to make the zoning ordinance consistent with the 2045 General Plan, modernize the City’s zoning regulations, streamline permit procedures, and make other conforming edits; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024, after a duly noticed public hearing which provided for an opportunity for public comment, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1272 thereby adopting the Addendum; and,
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1273 thereby the General Plan Amendments; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to repeal and replace Title 11 of the Solvang Municipal Code, including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, for consistency with the 2045 General Plan, to implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031), including meeting the residential capacity requirements under RHNA, to modernize the City’s zoning regulations, streamline permit procedures, and make other conforming edits; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interest, the City Council segmented the decision regarding rezoning of APNs 137-290-013, 012, 022, 024, 029, AND 137-310-001 from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS); and
WHEREAS, Councilmember E. Orona recused herself from consideration of the rezoning of APNs 137-290-024 AND 137-310-001 due to conflicts of interest; and WHEREAS, the remaining Councilmembers considered the rezoning of APNs 137-290-024 AND 137-310-001 from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS) and found the proposed amendment (i) in the interests of the general community welfare, (ii) consistent with the general plan and the requirements of state planning and zoning laws, and (iii) consistent with good zoning and planning practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the chartered City of Solvang do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the City Council segmented decisions regarding rezoning APNs 137- 290-024 AND 137-310-001 from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS) due to Councilmember E.
Orona’s financial interests pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Government Code § 81000 et seq.).
Due to a conflict of interest, Councilmember E. Orona recused herself from consideration of the rezone of APNs 137-290-024 AND 137-310-001.
The remaining Councilmembers hereby rezone APNs 137-290-024 AND 137-310-001 from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS), and amend the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to reflect the same, as shown in Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378.
SECTION 3. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations), and the City’s environmental procedures and on November 25, 2024 the City Council adopted Resolution 24-1272 thereby adopting an Addendum to the Final EIR for the Solvang 2045 General Plan.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Solvang is a Charter City and has adopted its own rules for summarizing and posting ordinances once they are adopted. A summary of this ordinance will be prepared by the City Clerk. The summary will be posted in three locations after adoption as directed in the Solvang Municipal Code. A true and correct copy of the full ordinance together with a record of the vote of each council member shall be kept by the City Clerk.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage. 207
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of December 2024. __________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 208
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )
CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 24-376 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 25th day of November 2024, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 9th day of December 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0377
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA CREATING THE VILLAGE DESIGN DISTRICT OVERLAY ZONE (DD-1); AMENDING THE STANDARDS FOR THE PROFESSIONAL OFFICE (PO) ZONE; REZONING THE TOURIST COMMERCIAL (TRC) ZONE TO VILLAGE MIXED-USE (VMU); REZONING THE INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE TO PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL (PI); REZONING THE COMMERCIAL RETAIL (C-2) ZONE TO RETAIL COMMERCIAL (CR); REZONING APN 139-300-001 (CREEKSIDE OPEN SPACE) FROM RECREATIONAL (REC) TO OPEN SPACE (OS); REZONING APN 139-181-014 (SOLVANG PARK) FROM RECREATIONAL (REC) TO PARKS (P); REZONING APN 139-181-061 (PARKING LOT ACROSS FROM SOLVANG PARK), APN 139-173-018 (PARKING LOT BETWEEN MISSION STREET AND COPENHAGEN DRIVE), APN 139-174-040 AND APN 139-174-042 (OAK STREET PARKING LOT), APN 139-191-008 (ANNEX BUILDING), APN 139-240-058 (ALISAL PARKING LOT), APN 139-211-004 (STORAGE YARD ACROSS FROM CITY HALL/FIRE DEPARTMENT), APN 139-213-001 (CITY HALL PARKING LOT), AND APN 139-213-016 (CITY HALL) FROM TOURIST COMMERCIAL (TRC) TO PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL (PI); AND AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP AND TITLE 11 (ZONING ORDINANCE) OF THE SOLVANG MUNICIPAL CODE TO REFLECT
THE SAME
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires the City of Solvang (“City”) to adopt and maintain a General Plan that contains certain elements, describes the City’s long-term goals for growth and development, and identifies policies and programs to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the City of Solvang (“City”) began the process to comprehensively update the City’s General Plan and prepare the 2045 General Plan Update; and WHEREAS, in conformance with State Law, the City elicited public input and involvement on the 2045 General Plan Update, provided opportunities for consultation to affected public agencies and California Native American tribes on the 2045 General Plan Update, and drafted the 2045 General Plan Update to contain all mandatory elements of a general plan; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2023 the City Council of the City of Solvang (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 23-1238 adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) of the General Plan and determined the action was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Housing Element, which does not approve any development project, or other physical change to the environment and is a policy document setting forth the City’s policies to plan for City’s regional housing needs allocation, may have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conditionally certified the City of Solvang 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending the zoning map to rezone two parcels, identified as Parcel B and Parcel D in the Housing Element, adopted Resolution No. 24-1245 amending the General Plan to make the corresponding general plan and land use designation amendments consistent with the density identified in the certified Housing Element, and adopted Resolution No. 24-1244 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for this rezone and general plan amendment. On April 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Solvang Municipal Code and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to rezone Parcel B and Parcel D to DR-20 to implement the certified Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”) for the 2045 General Plan representing the City’s 210
independent judgment and analysis and prepared CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”); and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on July 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1253 certifying the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (SCH #2023060448) and adopting the corresponding CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the MMRP; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing and in conformance with Government Code Section 65302, describing the mandatory elements of a general plan, the City Council adopted the 2045 Solvang General Plan containing the following chapters, thereby addressing all mandatory elements other than the previously certified 6th Cycle Housing Element: Land Use, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety and Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; and WHEREAS, in the aforementioned amendments to the General Plan, APN 139-211-004, a piece of property currently owned by the City and located within the Village Area, inadvertently remained designated Tourist Commercial (TRC); and,
WHEREAS, to conform the land use designation of APN 139-211-004 with existing and proposed future uses that accommodate locating all city vehicles off-street instead of utilizing existing public parking, and facilitate the transition of transit bus from carbon emitting fuel to electric vehicles, consistent with adopted transit policies of the 2045 General Plan, Resolution No. 24-1273 amends the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139-211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI) and amends Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan to update the zoning designations and the FAR consistent with the below describe zoning code update (collectively referred to as the “General Plan Amendments”); and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires the City’s zoning ordinances to be consistent with its General Plan such that the land uses authorized by the zoning ordinance are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, to implement the 2045 General Plan, including the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031), expand the City’s residential capacity through zoning designation changes to facilitate the City’s compliance with its regional housing needs assessment (RHNA), to streamline development, to modernize the City’s zoning regulations and make other conforming edits, the City prepared changes to repeal and replace Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City evaluated the General Plan Amendments and the repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang in an Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (“the Addendum”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65853 – 65855, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 9, 2024, at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to comment on the repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interests among one or more Commissioners, the Planning Commission segmented the decision to repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang as shown in Resolutions 24-06, 24-07, and 24- 08; and
WHEREAS, after such duly noticed public hearing on November 4, 2024, and consistent with the above described segmented decisions, the Planning Commissions adopted Resolutions 24-06, 24- 211
07, and 24-08 recommending the City Council repeal and replace Title 11 of the Solvang Municipal Code, including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, amend the 2045 General Plan consistent with the General Plan Amendments, and adopt the Addendum to make the zoning ordinance consistent with the 2045 General Plan, to modernize the City’s zoning regulations, streamline permit procedures, and make other conforming edits; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024, after a duly noticed public hearing which provided for an opportunity for public comment, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1272 thereby adopting the Addendum; and
WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1273 thereby adopting the General Plan Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to repeal and replace Title 11 of the Solvang Municipal Code, including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, to be consistent with the 2045 General Plan, implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031), including meeting the residential capacity requirements under RHNA, streamline development standards and procedures in the City, and make other conforming edits; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interest, the City Council segmented the decision regarding the following (collectively referred to as the “Zoning Actions”):
• Creation of the Village Design District Overlay Zone (DD-1); • Amend the standards for the Professional Office (PO) Zone; • General rezoning of the Tourist Commercial (TRC) Zone to Village Mixed-Use (VMU); • General rezoning of the Institutional (I) Zone to Public/Institutional (PI); • General rezoning of the Commercial Retail (C-2) Zone to Retail Commercial (CR); • Rezone of APN 139-300-001 (Creekside Open Space) from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS)
• Rezone APN 139-181-014 (Solvang Park) from Recreational (Rec) to Parks (P); • Rezone the following properties from Tourist Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institutional (PI):
o Parking Lot across from Solvang Park (APN 139-181-061); o Parking Lot between Mission Street and Copenhagen Drive (APN 139-173-018); o Oak Street Parking Lot (APN 139-174-040 and APN 139-174-042); o Annex Building (APN 139-191-008);
o Alisal Parking Lot (APN 139-240-058);
o Storage yard across from City Hall/Fire Department (APN 139-211-004); o City Hall Parking Lot (APN 139-213-001); and,
o City Hall (APN 139-213-016); and
WHEREAS, Councilmember C. Orona recused herself from consideration of the Zoning Actions due to conflicts of interest; and
WHEREAS, the remaining Councilmembers considered the Zoning Actions and found the proposed amendment (i) in the interests of the general community welfare, (ii) consistent with the general plan and the requirements of state planning and zoning laws, and (iii) consistent with good zoning and planning practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the chartered City of Solvang do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the City Council segmented decisions regarding the Zoning Actions due to Councilmember C. Orona’s financial interests pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Government Code § 81000 et seq.). Due to a conflict of interest, Councilmember C. Orona recused herself from consideration of the Zoning Actions. As part of the comprehensive repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), Title 11 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang are hereby amended as follows:
1. Adopt Sections 11-10A-1 (Design District Overlay Zones), 11-10A-2 (Establishment or Amendment of Design Districts), 11-10A-3 (Permit Requirements), 11-10A-4 (Site Planning Requirements), 11-10A-5 (Mixed-Use Projects in Design Districts), 11-10A-6 (Village Area Design District (DD-1) Standards), and 11-10A-8 (Modification to Standards) of Article A (Design District Overlay) of Chapter 10 (Overlay Zoning Districts) of Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) and other related conforming edits to create the Village Area Design District (DD-1) as shown in Ordinance No. 24-0378 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, included as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378.
2. Adopt Section 11-7-2.E and the development standards and permitted uses for the Professional Office (PO) Zone in Sections 11-7-3 and 11-7-4 and adopt other related conforming edits as shown in Ordinance No. 24-0378.
3. Adopt Section 11-7-2.D and those portions of Sections 11-7-3, 11-7-4, and 11-7-5 of Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) and adopt related conforming edits to rename the Tourist Commercial (TRC) Zone to “Village Mixed Use (VMU)” and establish development standards and permitted uses for the new Village Mixed-Use (VMU) Zone as shown in Ordinance No. 24-0378 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, included as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378.
4. Adopt Chapter 8 (Public/Institutional District) of Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) and adopt other conforming edits to rename the Institutional (I) Zone to “Public/Institutional (PI)” and establish development standards and permitted uses for the new Public/Institutional (PI) Zone as shown in Ordinance No. 24-0376 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, included as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378.
5. Adopt Section 11-7-2.C and those portions of Sections 11-7-3, 11-7-4, and 11-7-5 of Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) related to the Retail Commercial (CR) Zone and adopt related conforming edits to rename the Commercial Retail (C-2) Zone to “Retail Commercial (CR)” and establish development standards and permitted uses for the new Retail Commercial (CR) Zone as shown in Ordinance No. 24-0378 and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, included as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378.
6. Rezone APN 139-300-001 (Creekside Open Space) from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS) as shown in the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, included as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378.
7. Rezone APN 139-181-014 (Solvang Park) from Recreational (REC) to Parks (P) as shown in the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, included as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378.
8. Rezone the following parcels from Tourist Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institutional (PI) as shown in the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, included as Exhibit B to Ordinance No. 24-0378:
a. Parking Lot across from Solvang Park (APN 139-181-061); b. Parking Lot between Mission Street and Copenhagen Drive (APN 139-173-018); c. Oak Street Parking Lot (APN 139-174-040 and APN 139-174-042); d. Annex Building (APN 139-191-008);
e. Alisal Parking Lot (APN 139-240-058);
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f. Storage yard across from City Hall/Fire Department (APN 139-211-004); g. City Hall Parking Lot (APN 139-213-001); and,
h. City Hall (APN 139-213-016).
SECTION 3. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations), and the City’s environmental procedures and on November 25, 2024 the City Council adopted Resolution 24-1272 thereby adopting an Addendum to the Final EIR for the Solvang 2045 General Plan.
SECTION 4. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 5. Solvang is a Charter City and has adopted its own rules for summarizing and posting ordinances once they are adopted. A summary of this ordinance will be prepared by the City Clerk. The summary will be posted in three locations after adoption as directed in the Solvang Municipal Code. A true and correct copy of the full ordinance together with a record of the vote of each council member shall be kept by the City Clerk.
SECTION 6. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of December 2024. __________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 214
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )
CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 24-0377 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 25th day of November 2024, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 9th day of December 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO. 24-0378
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG, CALIFORNIA REPEALING AND REPLACING TITLE 11 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE SOLVANG MUNICIPAL CODE AND
THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SOLVANG
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65300 requires the City of Solvang (“City”) to adopt and maintain a General Plan that contains certain elements, describes the City’s long-term goals for growth and development, and identifies policies and programs to achieve those goals; and WHEREAS, in 2020, the City of Solvang (“City”) began the process to comprehensively update the City’s General Plan and prepare the 2045 General Plan Update; and WHEREAS, in conformance with State Law, the City elicited public input and involvement on the 2045 General Plan Update, provided opportunities for consultation to affected public agencies and California Native American tribes on the 2045 General Plan Update, and drafted the 2045 General Plan Update to contain all mandatory elements of a general plan; and WHEREAS, on December 11, 2023 the City Council of the City of Solvang (“City Council”) adopted Resolution No. 23-1238 adopting the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031) of the General Plan and determined the action was exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) (Public Resources Code Section 21000 et seq.) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility the Housing Element, which does not approve any development project, or other physical change to the environment and is a policy document setting forth the City’s policies to plan for City’s regional housing needs allocation, may have a significant effect on the environment; and WHEREAS, on February 12, 2024, the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) conditionally certified the City of Solvang 6th Cycle Housing Element; and WHEREAS, on March 25, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending the zoning map to rezone two parcels, identified as Parcel B and Parcel D in the Housing Element, adopted Resolution No. 24-1245 amending the General Plan to make the corresponding general plan and land use designation amendments consistent with the density identified in the certified Housing Element, and adopted Resolution No. 24-1244 to adopt a mitigated negative declaration for this rezone and general plan amendment. On April 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 24-0372 amending Title 11 (Zoning Ordinance) of the Solvang Municipal Code and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang to rezone Parcel B and Parcel D to DR-20 to implement the certified Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (“Final EIR”) for the 2045 General Plan representing the City’s independent judgment and analysis and prepared CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (“MMRP”); and
WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on July 8, 2024, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1253 certifying the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan (SCH #2023060448) and adopting the corresponding CEQA Findings of Fact, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the MMRP; and
WHEREAS, on July 8, 2024 after a duly noticed public hearing and in conformance with Government Code Section 65302, describing the mandatory elements of a general plan, the City Council adopted the 2045 Solvang General Plan containing the following chapters, thereby addressing all mandatory elements other than the previously certified 6th Cycle Housing Element: Land Use, Mobility, Environment and Sustainability, Safety and Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure; and 216
WHEREAS, in the aforementioned amendments to the General Plan, APN 139-211-004, a piece of property currently owned by the City and located within the Village Area, inadvertently remained designated Tourist Commercial (TRC); and,
WHEREAS, to conform the land use designation of APN 139-211-004 with existing and proposed future uses that accommodate locating all city vehicles off-street instead of utilizing existing public parking, and facilitate the transition of transit bus from carbon emitting fuel to electric vehicles, consistent with adopted transit policies of the 2045 General Plan, Resolution No. 24-1273 amends the General Plan Land Use Map to designate APN 139-211-004 as Public/Institutional (PI) and amends Table 2.1 of the 2045 General Plan to update the zoning designations and the FAR consistent with the below describe zoning code update (collectively referred to as the “General Plan Amendments”); and WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65860 requires the City’s zoning ordinances to be consistent with its General Plan such that the land uses authorized by the zoning ordinance are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, to implement the 2045 General Plan, including the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031), expand the City’s residential capacity through zoning designation changes to facilitate the City’s compliance with its regional housing needs assessment (RHNA), to streamline development, to modernize the City’s zoning regulations and make other conforming edits, this Ordinance repeals and replaces Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, the City evaluated the General Plan Amendments and the repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) and the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang in an Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Government Code Sections 65853 - 65855 the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on November 9, 2024, at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to comment on the repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interests among one or more Commissioners, the Planning Commission segmented the decision to repeal and replace of Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang as shown in Resolutions 24-06, 24-07, and 24- 08; and
WHEREAS, after such duly noticed public hearing on November 4, 2024, and consistent with the above described segmented decisions, the Planning Commissions adopted Resolutions 24-06, 24- 07, and 24-08 recommending the City Council repeal and replace Title 11 of the Solvang Municipal Code, amend the 2045 General Plan consistent with the General Plan Amendments, and adopt an Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan; and WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1272 thereby adopting an Addendum to the Final EIR for the 2045 General Plan; and, WHEREAS, on November 25, 2024 the City Council adopted Resolution No. 24-1273 thereby adopting the General Plan Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to repeal and replace Title 11 of the Solvang Municipal Code, including the Official Zoning Map of the City of Solvang, to be consistent with the 2045 General Plan, implement the 6th Cycle Housing Element (2023-2031), including meeting the residential capacity requirements under RHNA, streamline development standards and procedures in the City, and make other conforming edits; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interest among one or more Councilmembers, the City Council segmented the decision regarding rezoning APN 137-290-024 AND 137-310-001 from Recreation (REC) to Open Space (OS); and
WHEREAS, Councilmember E. Orona recused herself from consideration of these changes due to conflicts of interest and the remaining Councilmembers voted X – X to adopt Ordinance No. 24-0376 adopting that change; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, due to conflicts of interest among one or more Councilmembers, the City Council segmented the decision regarding the following (collective referred to as the “Zoning Actions”):
• Creation of the Village Design District Overlay Zone (DD-1); • Amend the standards for the Professional Office (PO) Zone; • General rezoning of the Tourist Commercial (TRC) Zone to Village Mixed-Use (VMU); • General rezoning of the Institutional (I) Zone to Public/Institutional (PI); • General rezoning of the Commercial Retail (C-2) Zone to Retail Commercial (CR); • Rezone of APN 139-300-001 (Creekside Open Space) from Recreational (REC) to Open Space (OS)
• Rezone APN 139-181-014 (Solvang Park) from Recreation (Rec) to Parks (P); • Rezone the following properties from Tourist Commercial (TRC) to Public/Institutional (PI):
o Parking Lot across from Solvang Park (APN 139-181-061); o Parking Lot between Mission Street and Copenhagen Drive (APN 139-173-018); o Oak Street Parking Lot (APN 139-174-040 and APN 139-174-042); o Annex Building (APN 139-191-008);
o Alisal Parking Lot (APN 139-240-058)
o Storage yard across from City Hall/Fire Department (APN 139-211-004); o City Hall Parking Lot (APN 139-213-001); and,
o City Hall (APN 139-213-016); and
WHEREAS, Councilmember C. Orona recused herself from consideration of the Zoning Actions due to conflicts of interest and the remaining Councilmembers voted X – X to adopt Ordinance No. 24- 0377 adopting these changes; and
WHEREAS, for the remainder of the changes to Title 11 (Zoning Regulations), including the Official Zoning Map of the City, there were no conflicts of interest requiring recusal; all five Councilmembers present were permitted to participate in approval of the remaining changes; and WHEREAS, the City Council determines that the remaining Zoning Code amendments are (i) in the interests of the general community welfare, (ii) consistent with the general plan and the requirements of state planning and zoning laws, and (iii) consistent with good zoning and planning practices.
NOW, THEREFORE, the people of the chartered City of Solvang do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. The Recitals set forth above are true and correct and are adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the City Council segmented decisions regarding certain Title 11 changes in which one or more Councilmembers had a financial interest pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Government Code § 81000 et seq.). Based on the aforementioned findings and all the evidence in the record, and in accordance with the segmented decisions in Ordinance Nos. 24-0376 and 24-0377, 218
Title 11 (Zoning Regulations) of the Solvang Municipal Code is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety to read as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 3. In accordance with Section 18706 of Title 2, Division 6, Chapter 7, Article 1 of the California Code of Regulations, the City Council segmented decisions regarding certain Title 11 changes in which one or more Councilmembers had a financial interest pursuant to the Political Reform Act (Government Code § 81000 et seq.). Based on the aforementioned findings and all the evidence in the record, and in accordance with the segmented decisions in Ordinance Nos. 24-0376 and 24-0377, the Official Zoning Map of the City is hereby repealed and replaced in its entirety as shown in Exhibit B.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance has been reviewed for compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines (Title 14, Division 6, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations), and the City’s environmental procedures and on November 25, 2024 the City Council adopted Resolution 24-1272 thereby adopting an Addendum to the Final EIR for the Solvang 2045 General Plan.
SECTION 5. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining provisions of this ordinance.
SECTION 6. Solvang is a Charter City and has adopted its own rules for summarizing and posting ordinances once they are adopted. A summary of this ordinance will be prepared by the City Clerk. The summary will be posted in three locations after adoption as directed in the Solvang Municipal Code. A true and correct copy of the full ordinance together with a record of the vote of each council member shall be kept by the City Clerk.
SECTION 7. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED on this 9th day of December 2024. __________________________________
Mark Infanti, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
_________________________________ __________________________________ Chelsea O’Sullivan, City Attorney Annamarie Porter, City Clerk 219
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA )
CITY OF SOLVANG )
I, Annamarie Porter, City Clerk of the City of Solvang, California do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 24-0378 was duly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 25th day of November 2024, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 9th day of December 2024, and thereafter signed and approved by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, and that said Ordinance was adopted by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
Annamarie Porter, City Clerk
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Exhibit A
TITLE 11
ZONING REGULATIONS
Chapter 1
Title
11-1-1 Title.
A. Title 11 of the City of Solvang Municipal Code shall be known and may be cited as "The City of Solvang Zoning Regulations” or “Zoning Code".
B. The zoning map of the City of Solvang that is a part of this zoning code shall be referred to as the "zoning map" (See Section 11-1-2). Each discrete division on the zoning map shall be known as a “zone.”
C. Title 11 and the zoning map shall be subject to change from time to time as determined by the City Council.
11-1-2 Zoning Map.
A. Adoption. The City is hereby divided into zones, as shown on the zoning map, which, together with all explanatory notes provided on the zoning map, is adopted by reference and declared to be a part of this zoning code. The zoning map shall be kept on file in the office of the planning manager.
B. Determination of Zone Boundaries. If the exact boundaries of a zone cannot be readily or exactly ascertained by reference to the zoning map, the boundary shall be deemed to be along the nearest street, alley or lot line. If a district boundary divides a parcel and the boundary line location is not otherwise designated, the location of the boundary shall be determined by use of the scale appearing on the zoning map.
C. Zoning Boundary or Classification Changes.
1. Changes in the boundaries of zones shall be made by ordinance in the manner provided in Section 11-17-1. Zone changes shall be identified either by Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN), diagram, lot and block number, or by metes and bounds.
2. If, in compliance with the provisions of this zoning code, changes are made in zone boundaries, zone classifications, or other matters set forth on the zoning map, such changes shall be entered on the zoning map within 30 days following the effective date of the ordinance adopting the change.
D. Maintenance of Zoning Map. The zoning map shall be maintained in electronic format by the department, as authorized by the planning manager.
E. Copies of the Zoning Map. Paper copies of the zoning map shall be certified as true and correct by the planning manager. Electronic copies of the zoning map shall not be certified as true and correct.
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Chapter 2
Purpose and Applicability
§ 11-2-1 Purpose.
A. The City of Solvang Zoning Code implements the policies of the City of Solvang General Plan by classifying and regulating the uses of land and structures within the City, consistent with the General Plan. This Code is adopted to protect and promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of residents and businesses.
B. The purposes of the Zoning Code are to:
1. Provide standards for the continuing orderly growth and development of the City that will assist in maintaining the character and community identity of Solvang.
2. Ensure development is completed at an appropriate scale in relation to the existing landscapes, streetscapes, and designed to create attractive streetscapes and pedestrian spaces to maintain Solvang’s character in districts outlined in the General Plan.
3. Provide for a mixture of land uses, safe and effective multi-modal transportation, and adequate on- and off-street parking facilities.
4. Conserve and protect the natural resources of Solvang.
5. Provide neighborhoods with a variety of housing types to serve the needs of a diverse population; and
6. Ensure compatibility between different types of development and uses. 11-2-2 Authority for the Zoning Code.
This zoning code is enacted based on the authority vested in the City of Solvang by the City of Solvang City Charter and the State of California, including but not limited to: the California Constitution; the Planning and Zoning Law (Government Code Sections 65000 et seq.); and the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code Sections 21000). Nothing in this zoning code is intended to abrogate the home rule authority of the city as a charter city under the California Constitution, and as provided for in Article IV of the city charter, nothing in zoning code shall be interpreted as applying the general laws of the state of California in such a manner as to conflict with the city charter.
11-2-3 Responsibility for Administration.
A. Responsible Bodies and Individuals. This zoning code shall be administered by the city council, the planning commission, the design review committee, the city manager, the planning manager, the Public Works Director/City Engineer and Utilities Director, or their designees.
B. Exercise of Discretion. In the event that a provision of this Zoning Code allows for the exercise of discretion in the application of a specific standard or requirement, but does not identify specific criteria for a decision, the following criteria shall be used:
1. The decision is consistent with the General Plan;
2. The proposed development complies with all other applicable provisions including City standards; and
3. The exercise of discretion will act to ensure the compatibility of the proposed development with its site, surrounding properties, and the community. 11-2-4 Applicability of Zoning Code.
In addition to all applicable federal, State, and local laws and regulations governing land use and development, this zoning code applies to all land within the City, as follows:
A. New Land Uses or Structures, Changes to Land Uses or Structures. No building, structure, or land shall be used or occupied, and no building, structure, or land shall be constructed, replaced, occupied, enlarged, or altered, nor shall any applicable permit be issued unless in conformity with all the provisions of this Code for the zone in which it is located and other applicable regulations except as provided in Chapter 15 (Nonconforming Structures and Uses) of this Zoning Code.
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B. Subdivisions. Any subdivision of land proposed within the City after the effective date of this Zoning Code shall be consistent with the minimum lot size requirements of Chapters 5 through 9, and all applicable requirements of this Zoning Code.
C. Minimum Requirements. The provisions of this Zoning Code shall be the minimum requirements for the promotion of the public health, safety, and general welfare. When this Zoning Code provides for discretion on the part of a City official or body, that discretion may be exercised to impose more stringent requirements than set forth in this Zoning Code, as may be determined by the review authority to be necessary to promote appropriate land use and development, environmental resource protection, and other purposes of this Zoning Code.
D. Property Owned by Federal or State Agencies. The provisions of this Zoning Code shall not apply to property owned by the United States of America or any of its agencies, nor to the State of California or to any local agency not required to comply with this Zoning Code by State law when the proposed use or structure is for a governmental purpose. All exempt agencies are encouraged to design any new developments in compliance with the standards set forth in this Zoning Code and to cooperate in meeting the goals and objectives of this Code and the General Plan.
E. Conflicting Requirements.
1. Zoning Code requirements. If different requirements within this Zoning Code conflict, the planning manager shall make a determination of which provision to apply. Such determination shall be appealable to the planning commission.
2. Zoning Code and Municipal Code provisions. If a conflict occurs between requirements of this Zoning Code and requirements of the Solvang Municipal Code, or other regulations of the City, the most restrictive requirement shall apply.
3. Development agreements or specific plans. If a conflict occurs between the requirements of this Zoning Code and standards adopted as part of any development agreement or applicable specific plan, the requirements of the development agreement or specific plan shall apply.
4. Private agreements. This Zoning Code applies to all land uses and development regardless of whether it imposes a greater or lesser restriction on the development, land use, or land than a private agreement or restriction (for example, “Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions”).
F. Effect of Zoning Code changes on projects in progress.
1. This zoning code and any amendments thereto shall apply on and after the effective date of the ordinance adopting the code or amendments except as described in this Section or otherwise required by state law.
2. A planning application for a housing project accepted by the department and deemed complete and in compliance with all applicable provisions of the zoning code before the effective date of this zoning code shall be processed in compliance with the standards in effect when the application was deemed complete.
3. A project that has been approved by the City but is not yet under construction on the effective date of this Zoning Code need not satisfy any new or different requirements of this Code, provided that the approved use of the site shall be established, including the completion of all structures and other features of the project as shown on the approved permit, before the expiration of the permit, or applicable time extension.
4. A project that is under construction on the effective date of this Zoning Code or any amendment need not satisfy any new or different requirements of this Zoning Code, provided that the approved use of the site shall be established, including the completion of all structures and other features of the project as shown on the approved permit, before the expiration of the permit, or applicable time extension. 223
G. Other requirements may apply. Nothing in this Zoning Code eliminates the need to obtain any other permits required by the City, or any permit, approval or entitlement required by any other applicable special district or agency, and/or the regulations of any State or Federal agency. 11-2-5 Rules of Interpretation.
A. Authority. The planning manager has the authority to interpret any provision of this Zoning Code.
Whenever the planning manager determines that the meaning or applicability of any Zoning Code requirement is subject to interpretation, the planning manager may issue an official interpretation. The planning manager may also refer any issue of interpretation to the DRC, Commission, or Council for their determination.
B. Language. In addition to the general provisions of this Zoning Code, the following rules of construction shall apply:
1. The particular controls the general.
2. The words “shall,” “must,” “will,” “is to,” and “are to” are always mandatory.
3. “Should” is not mandatory but is strongly recommended; and “may” is permissive.
4. The words “includes” and “including” shall mean “including but not limited to”.
5. Unless the context clearly indicates the contrary, the following conjunctions shall be interpreted as follows:
a. "And" indicates that all connected words or provisions shall apply. b. "Or" indicates that the connected words or provisions may apply singly or in any combination.
c. “Either . . . or” indicates that the connected words or provisions shall apply singly but not in combination.
6. Words used in the present tense shall include the future tenses.
7. Words in the singular number include the plural and words in the plural number include the singular except where the natural construction of the writing indicates otherwise.
8. References to departments, divisions, sections, commissions, boards, or other offices are to those of the City unless otherwise indicated.
9. References to a public official in the City are to that person who performs the function referred to and includes a designee of such official.
10. All references to measurements are in feet unless otherwise indicated.
C. Time Limits. Whenever a number of days is specified in this Zoning Code, or in any permit, condition of approval, or notice issued in compliance with this Zoning Code, the number of days shall be construed as consecutive calendar days unless expressly stated otherwise in this Zoning Code. A time limit shall extend to 5:00 p.m. on the following working day where the last of the specified number of days falls on a day City Hall is closed, unless expressly stated otherwise in this Zoning Code.
D. Calculation of fractions. Any fraction greater than or equal to 0.50 shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number unless otherwise indicated in this Zoning Code. Any fractional unit less than 0.50 shall be rounded down to nearest whole number unless otherwise indicated in this Zoning Code.
E. State law requirements. Where this Zoning Code references applicable provisions of State Law (for example, the California Government Code, Subdivision Map Act, or Public Resources Code), the reference shall be construed to be the applicable State law provisions as they may be amended from time to time.
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Chapter 3
Definitions
11-3-1 Definitions.
For the purpose of this title, certain terms and words are defined as set out in this chapter.
Abut. Having property lines, street lines, and/or zoning lines in common.
Accessory Building or Accessory Structure. A building or structure containing no kitchen and located upon the same building site as the primary building or use to which it is accessory, the use of which is customarily incidental, appropriate and subordinate to the use of the principal building, or to the principal use of the land. Accessory buildings or accessory structures include, but are not limited to, tool and storage sheds, playhouses, doghouses, gazebos, pergolas, workshops, and similar structures.
Accessory Dwelling Unit. An attached or detached dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and provides permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the proposed or existing primary unit, or as otherwise defined by Government Code Section 66313. Does not include "Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit", which is separately defined.
Accessory Use. A use customarily incidental, appropriate and subordinate to the principal use of land or buildings located upon the same premises.
Adult Oriented Business. Refer to Chapter 11-14.
Agricultural Employee Housing. A residential facility intended for occupancy by agricultural labor forces, including temporary and permanent agricultural workers, and workers authorized to work in the United States pursuant to an applicable work visa.
Agri-tourism. Visitor-serving commercial uses accessory to and compatible with the primary agricultural use on the property. Agri-tourism uses shall preserve and enhance the primary agricultural use, and supplement sources of income for farmers and ranchers.
Alteration. Physical change in the internal arrangement of rooms or usage of space, or to the exterior of the building or the supporting members of a structure which requires a building permit.
Animal Boarding or Kennel. A commercial facility for the overnight keeping or boarding of household pets. Does not include uses where overnight boarding is an accessory use such as “Animal Care Facilities” and pet stores.
Animal Care Facility. Office and indoor medical treatment facility used by veterinarians for the care of household pets, where boarding is incidental to the primary use. If boarding is the primary use, see “Animal Boarding”. This does not include animal care facilities that treat large animals such as livestock, horses, and other similar animals.
Animal Keeping. Regulation of the permeant housing of animals on residential property, whether domesticated animals, livestock, etc. Refer to Section 11-12-5.
Applicant. Any person, firm, or any other entity that applies to the City for the applicable permits to undertake any land use, construction or development project within the City.
Approval. Includes both approval and approval with conditions.
Appurtenant Structure. A structure that is auxiliary or accessory to another structure or use.
Architectural Feature. Any part of a building or structure that contributes to its overall aesthetic, form, or functional design but is not integral to the building's structural system. 225
Architectural Treatment. Design elements on a building facade such as doors, windows, shutters, and accent materials that are not strictly necessary for the structural integrity of a building but are used to add texture and variety.
Automated Teller Machine (ATM). A computerized, self-service machine used by banking customers for financial transactions, including deposits, withdrawals and fund transfers, without face-to-face contact with financial institution personnel.
Awning. A light, roof-like structure, supported entirely by the exterior wall of a building; consisting of a fixed or movable frame covered with cloth, plastic or metal; extending over doors, windows, and/or show windows; with the purpose of providing protection from sun and rain and/or embellishment of the façade.
Bar/Tavern. A business where alcoholic beverages are sold for on-site consumption. Includes bars, taverns, pubs, and similar establishments. Food service may be provided, however, it is subordinate to the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Basement. A story partly or wholly underground.
Beverage Manufacturing and Production. A location where beverages are manufactured, processed or made commercially. Processing activities include, but are not limited to, wholesale sales, crushing, distilling, fermenting, aging, storing, bottling, and other ancillary office or tasting functions.
Block. That property abutting on one side of a street and lying between the two nearest intersecting or intercepting streets, or between the nearest intersection or intercepting streets and its own termination or a watercourse.
Building Coverage. The amount of land covered or permitted to be covered by buildings or structures, excluding swimming pools, sidewalks and driveways. Building coverage is measured as a percent of a lot.
Building Height. Refer to section 11-11-6.
Building Official. The City of Solvang building official as designated pursuant to Title 10, Chapter 1, Section 2 of the Solvang Municipal Code.
Building Site. A legally created lot of land or parcel containing not less than the prescribed minimum area required by any applicable subdivision and zoning ordinance regulations existing at the time of the creation of the lot or parcel and occupied, or intended to be occupied by a building or structure.
Business Support Service. An establishment that provides services to other businesses. Examples of these services include: blueprinting; computer-related service (rental, repair); copying, duplicating, quick printing service; courier, messenger, and delivery service (small scale without fleet vehicle storage); mailing, telegram, and mail box service; outdoor advertising service; and security services.
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and its implementing guidelines.
Caretaker Residence. A permanent residence that is accessory to the primary use of the property, and used for housing a caretaker on the site of a non-residential use where needed for security purposes or to provide 24-hour care or monitoring of people, plants, animals, equipment, or other conditions on the site.
Catering Service. A business that prepares food for consumption off premises. 226
Certificate of Occupancy. A clearance issued by the City indicating that a building or structure meets all code requirements for occupancy and use. This can either be temporary, meaning a limited time for occupancy, or final, meaning all code requirements are met.
Cannabis/Marijuana. Refer to Section 5-4-2 of the Solvang Municipal Code.
Cemetery. Property dedicated for the burial of human remains. Cemetery includes burial parks for earth interments and mausoleums for crypt or vault interments.
Certified Farmers' Market. A location and operation where agricultural products are sold by certified producers who have been approved by the county agricultural commissioner to sell agricultural products directly to consumers.
Childcare Facilities. Facilities that provide non-medical care and supervision for periods of less than 24 hours. This land use includes the following types of facilities, all of which are required to be licensed by the California Department of Social Services:
1. Day Care Center. As defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.76.
2. Large Family Day Care Home. As defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78.
3. Small Family Day Care Home. As defined by California Health and Safety Code Section 1596.78.
Commercial recreation facilities, Indoor. Establishments that provide amusement and services within a building or structure for a fee or admission charge. May also include related commercial facilities, including bars and restaurants. Examples include bowling alleys, coin operated amusement arcades, electronic game arcades (video games, etc.), pool and billiard rooms (as primary use), and theaters (performing or cinema).
Commercial recreation facilities, Outdoor. Establishments that provide outdoor amusement and entertainment services for a fee or admission charge. May also include related commercial facilities, including bars and restaurants, video game arcades, etc. Examples include miniature golf, swim clubs, and outdoor amphitheaters.
Cluster Development. A residential development pattern in which residential units are grouped or "clustered," rather than spread evenly throughout a parcel as in conventional lot by lot development.
Cluster development groups residential units on smaller lots in one area of the development, while preserving the remaining land on the site for permanent unbuilt open space uses such as common open space and recreation, or for the protection of environmentally sensitive habitat areas.
Community Gardens. A site used for growing plants for food, fiber, herbs, flowers, and other uses, which is shared and maintained by volunteers or residents.
Condominium. An estate in real property consisting of a separately owned interest in a portion of a parcel of real property or building, including residences, apartments, offices or stores. A condominium may include, in addition, a separate legally protected interest in other portions of real property.
Concession. As used with regard to a density bonus, 1) a reduction in site development standards or a modification of Zoning Code or architectural design requirements that exceed the minimum building standards approved by the California Building Standards Commission, such as a reduction in setback or minimum square footage requirements; 2) approval of mixed-use zoning; or 3) other regulatory incentives that result in identifiable and actual cost reductions to provide for affordable housing costs; or as otherwise defined in Government Code Section 65915.
Conditional Use Permit. A discretionary permit issued by the Planning Commission for certain land uses and/or construction and development projects. Refer to Section 11-16-6. 227
Contiguous. See definition of Abut.
Corporation Yard. A publicly owned and operated facility used for public works operations, including:
equipment storage, staging, and repair; vehicle storage, staging, and repair, materials storage, and related office uses.
County. The County of Santa Barbara.
Courtyard. An unroofed area completely or mostly enclosed by the walls of a building or buildings.
Day. When referenced in this code, day means calendar day, unless otherwise specified by a specific code section.
Density. The number of dwellings per gross acre, unless otherwise stated. The calculation of gross acreage in all zones shall include the adjacent right of way to centerline of the street.
Department. The City of Solvang Planning and Building Department or Division.
Development. Any change made by a person or persons to improve real property, including, but not limited to, placement, construction, reconstruction or alteration of buildings or structures, landscaping improvements, mining, excavation or drilling operations.
Development Permit. A discretionary permit issued by the Review Authority for certain construction and development projects. See Section 11-16-5 (Development Permit).
Drive-Through Business. Any business that, either by design or operation, provides services or products directly to occupants of a motor vehicle, whether through a dedicated drive isle, ordering mechanism accessed by drive-up means, etc.
Driveway. A private right-of-way that affords vehicular access from a public or private street as defined herein to an abutting or adjacent property.
Dwelling, Dwelling Unit or Unit. A room or group of internally connected rooms that have sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation facilities, but not more than one kitchen (with exception of Accessory Dwellings, or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit, as defined further in this section), occupied by or intended for one housekeeping unit on a long-term basis (more than 30 consecutive calendar days).
Emergency Shelters. As defined in Government Code Section 65582(d), housing with minimal supportive services for homeless persons that is limited to occupancy of six months or less by a homeless person, and open to anyone irrespective of his/her inability to pay for services.
Energy Facility. Any public or private processing, producing, generating, storing, transmitting or recovering facility for electricity, natural gas, petroleum, coal or other source of energy.
Entryway. The doorway or doorways used to access a building.
Equipment Rental. A service establishment that offers household and business equipment, furniture, and/or materials for rental. This use does not include the rental of heavy construction equipment such as tractors. See “wholesaling and distribution”.
Environmentally Sensitive Habitat Area. Any area in which plant or animal life or their habitats are either rare or especially valuable because of their special nature or role in an ecosystem and which could be easily disturbed or degraded by human activities and developments.
Façade Articulation. Vertical or horizontal modulations in the façade of a building. 228
Floor Area, Gross. The total area of all floors of a building as measured to the surfaces of interior walls and including corridors, stairways, elevator shafts, attached garages, porches, balconies, basements and offices.
Floor Area, Net. The gross floor area excluding vents, shafts, stairs, corridors, attics and unenclosed porches and balconies.
Floor Area Ratio. The Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is the ratio of floor area to total lot area.
Financial Institutions. Any institution the business of which is engaging in financial activities. Such institution does not include check cashing stores, which are defined under personal services, restricted.
Finding. A factual conclusion of the review authority based on the evidence presented to the review authority.
Garage. A structure or portion of a structure that is enclosed and in which vehicles used by the occupants of the primary unit or buildings on the premises are stored, or is utilized for private, on-site storage of the occupants of the primary unit.
Parking Structure. A building or portion thereof, except a private garage, used or designed to be used for the storage of vehicles for either a short term period or long period, operated by either a private entity or the City of Solvang.
General Plan. The City of Solvang General Plan, including all its elements and amendments, as adopted by the City Council in compliance with Government Code Section 65300 et seq. and referred to in this Zoning Code as the “General Plan”.
General Retail. Stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise. Examples of these stores and lines of merchandise include: art galleries; bicycle sales, service, and rental; bookstores (except adult bookstores); apparel and accessories; bakeries; food stores (including convenience markets); furniture, home furnishings and appliances sales, service, and rental; and miscellaneous retail (including candy or ice cream stores, computer stores, drug stores, hobby or craft shops, jewelry stores, newsstands, pet stores, specialty shops, variety stores, or vehicle part sales). The following are also considered general retail:
1. Alcoholic Beverage Retail Establishments. Businesses that dedicate more than 25% of their retail floor area to alcoholic beverages.
2. Outdoor Sales Yard. Retail establishments where the primary floor area consists of outdoor sales yards that are not wholly within a structure.
Golf Course. A parcel of land laid out with at least nine (9) holes for playing the game of golf and improved with tees, greens, fairways, and hazards and that may include a clubhouse, shelter, and ancillary restaurant and food services.
Grading. Any excavation or filling of earth or combination thereof.
Greenhouse. A structure used for cultivating plants with impervious roof and walls in which the climate is controlled; includes hothouses.
Gross Acreage. The entire area of a lot measured to the centerline of the street and including all rightsof-way or easements granted to the City or other public agencies.
Group Homes. Non-licensed housing where unrelated people share living, dining, and cooking areas, participate in communal activities, and where an operator or owner of the home may provide services, which may include, but is not limited to, mental health treatment, substance abuse treatment, vocational training and other supportive services that may be on or off-site. 229
Guest Ranch. A vacation resort, generally a farm or ranch, which derives all or part of its income from the use of its facilities by paying visitors or guests. The vacation resort may provide food, lodging, meeting facilities, recreational facilities, and other on-site ancillary uses.
Habitable Space. Space within a dwelling unit for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and bathing.
Head Shop. A business that sells tobacco and other products, including paraphernalia associated with the use of tobacco or drugs.
Health/Fitness Facility. A fitness center, gymnasium, health and athletic club, which may include any of the following: sauna, spa or hot tub facilities; indoor tennis, handball, racquetball, and other indoor sports activities.
High Technology Uses. Uses that incorporate high technology related to engineering, design, research and development, photonics/optics, computer assisted design, robotics research, numerical control equipment (CAD/CAM), prototype development, biotechnology lasers, medical research, materials testing, telecommunications, and related storage with limited assembly operations associated with the principal use. All activities shall be within a building.
Hillside. Lands with slopes exceeding 20%.
Historical Site or Structure. Any site or structure that is:
1. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register;
2. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district;
3. Individually listed on a State inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs that have been approved by the Secretary of Interior;
4. Individually listed on the City’s master list of historical structures, adopted by the City Council, provided this local inventory is consistent with State-approved or certified historic preservation programs as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.
5. Any object, building, structure, site, area, place, record or manuscript which the City determines, based on substantial evidence to be historically significant or significant in the architectural, engineering, scientific, economic, agricultural, educational, social, political, military, or cultural annals of California or meets the criteria for listing on the California Register of Historical Resources.
Hobby Farm. A farm (i.e. orchards, vineyards, small animal rising, etc.) that is not the primary source of income for the property owner, and is consider an ancillary use to the primary structure of the property.
Home Occupation. Any occupation, activity, enterprise, profession, trade, or undertaking of any nature conducted or engaged in, or ordinarily conducted or engaged in, with the object of gain, benefit or advantage to any person or entity, whether direct or indirect, and which is conducted in a dwelling.
Hookah Bar or Lounge. An establishment where patrons share shisha (flavored tobacco), or other types of tobacco from a communal hookah, which is placed at each table.
Hotel. See “lodging”.
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit or JADU. A type of accessory dwelling unit defined by Government Code Section 66313 as a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within the area of a single-unit dwelling. JADUs shall include an efficiency kitchen, which shall include a 230
cooking facility with appliances and a food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are of a reasonable size in relation to the size of the JADU. JADUs may include a separate bathroom facility, or share bathroom facilities within the single-unit dwelling.
Kitchen. A room or space within a building used or intended to be used for the cooking or preparation of food, and which includes any of the following: stove, oven, range top, dishwasher, or sink.
Kitchenette. A small space used or intended to be used for the preparation of food and that specifically excludes a stove and/or oven.
Land Use. The purpose for which land or a structure is designed, arranged, intended, occupied, or maintained.
Live/Work Unit. An integrated housing unit and working space, occupied and utilized by a single household in a structure that has been designed or structurally modified to accommodate joint residential occupancy and work activity, and which includes: a kitchen and sanitary facilities in compliance with the City’s Building Code, and working space reserved for and regularly used by one or more occupants of the unit.
Lodging. A facility with guest rooms or suites, with or without kitchen facilities, rented to the general public for transient lodging of 30 days or less. Facilities include hotels, motels, and inns, guest suites, bed and breakfast, etc.
Lot or Parcel. A recorded lot or parcel of real property under single ownership, lawfully created as required by applicable requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and the Solvang Municipal Code, including this Zoning Code. Types of lots include the following:
1. Corner Lot. A lot bounded by streets on two or more adjacent sides.
2. Flag Lot. A lot having access from the building site to a public street by means of private right-ofway strip that is owned in fee.
3. Interior Lot. A lot abutting only one street.
4. Key Lot. A lot, the side line of which abuts the rear line of one or more adjoining lots.
5. Through Lot. A lot having frontage on two parallel, or approximately parallel, streets.
Lot Area.
1. Gross Area. Gross lot area is the total area included within the lot lines of a lot, inclusive of adjacent dedicated street rights of way and alleys.
2. Net area. Net lot area is the gross lot area, not including dedications for public right of ways.
Lot Depth. The average distance between the front or street line and the rear lot lines, or between the front lot line and the intersection of the two side lot lines if there is no rear lot line.
Lot Frontage. The length of the front line measured at the street right-of-way.
Lot Line. A line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public space. A line of record shall not include parcel lines assigned by the County assessor for purposes of property taxation. For purposes of this Zoning Code, the front property line shall be considered the outside boundary of the city right-of-way that encroaches upon the subject property. Types of lot lines are as follows:
1. Front Line. The shortest boundary line of a lot that corresponds with a street line. When the street side boundary lines of a corner lot are equal or of substantially equal lengths, the front line shall be the line located on the principal street.
2. Rear Lot Line. A property line that does not intersect the front lot line and is most distant from and most closely parallel to the front lot line, as determined by the planning manager. In the case of triangular or otherwise irregularly shaped lots, a line parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line shall be utilized to determine the setback.
3. Side Lot Line. Any lot line that is not a front or rear lot line. 231
Lot Width. The average distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles to the lot depth.
Lumber and Building Materials. Retail sales of building materials, including lumber, ornamental brick and stone.
Maintenance Service, Client Site Services. Base facilities for various businesses that provide services on the premises of their clients. Includes gardening, janitorial, pest control, water and smoke damage recovery, and similar services; and appliance, computer, electronics, elevator, equipment, HVAC, instrument, plumbing, security systems, and other maintenance and repair services not operating from a retail establishment that sells the products being maintained or repaired.
Manufacturing, Artisan. An establishment that manufactures and/or assembles small products primarily by hand, including jewelry, pottery and other ceramics, as well as small glass and metal art and craft products. Also includes small-scale wine production of less than 500 cases annually. Retail sales of the products are allowed on-site.
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy. The manufacturing, assembling, processing, storing, or packaging of products involving: 1) chemicals, petroleum, heavy agricultural products, or other hazardous materials; 2) vehicle-dismantling or scrap and waste yards; or 3) primary production of raw materials. Examples of heavy intensity manufacturing uses include the following.
1. Chemical Product Manufacturing. An establishment that produces or uses basic chemicals, and other establishments creating products predominantly by chemical processes. Examples of these products include: basic chemicals, including acids, alkalis, salts, and organic chemicals; chemical products to be used in further manufacture, including synthetic fibers, plastic materials, dry colors, and pigments; and finished chemical products to be used for ultimate consumption, including drugs/pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and soaps, or as materials or supplies in other industries including paints, fertilizers, and explosives. Also includes sales and transportation establishments handling the chemicals described above, except as part of retail trade.
2. Glass Product Manufacturing. An establishment that manufactures glass and/or glass products by melting silica sand or cullet, including the production of flat glass and other glass products that are pressed, blown, or shaped from glass produced in the same establishment. Artisan and craftsman type operations are instead “Manufacturing, Artisan”.
3. Lumber and Wood Product Manufacturing. Manufacturing, processing, and sales that involve the milling of forest products to produce rough and finished lumber and other wood materials for use in other manufacturing, craft, or construction processes. Includes the following processes and products: containers, pallets, skids trusses, structural beams, manufactured and modular homes, turning and shaping of wood products, matches (wood), wholesaling of basic wood products, milling operations, and wood product assembly.
4. Paving and Roofing Materials Manufacturing. The manufacture of various common paving and petroleum-based roofing materials, including bulk asphalt, paving blocks made of asphalt, creosote wood, plastics, other synthetics, and rubber product manufacturing. The manufacture of rubber products includes: tires, rubber footwear, mechanical rubber goods, heels and soles, flooring, and other rubber products from natural, synthetic, or reclaimed rubber. Also includes establishments engaged primarily in manufacturing tires and/or products from recycled or reclaimed plastics or expanded polystyrene (Styrofoam), molding primary plastics for other manufacturers, manufacturing miscellaneous finished plastics products, manufacturing fiberglass, and fiberglass application services.
5. Primary Metal Industries. An establishment engaged in the smelting and refining of ferrous and nonferrous metals from ore, pig, or scrap; the rolling, drawing, and alloying of metals; the manufacture of castings, forgings, stampings, extrusions, and other basic metal products; and 232
the manufacturing of nails, spikes, and insulated wire and cable. Also includes merchant blast furnaces and by-product or beehive coke ovens.
6. Pulp and Pulp Product Manufacturing. An establishment that manufactures pulp, paper, or paperboard. Includes pulp, paper, and paperboard mills. Does not include establishments primarily engaged in converting paper or paperboard without manufacturing the paper or paperboard, including envelope manufacturing, converted paper products, paper coating and glazing, paper bags, assembly of paperboard boxes, wallpaper which are classified as “manufacturing/processing, light”.
7. Scrap or Dismantling Yard. Outdoor establishments primarily engaged in assembling, breaking up, sorting, and the temporary storage and distribution of recyclable or reusable scrap and waste materials, including auto wreckers engaged in dismantling automobiles for scrap, and the incidental, wholesale, or retail sale of parts from those vehicles.
8. Textile and Leather Product Manufacturing. An establishment that converts basic fibers (natural or synthetic) into a product, including yarn or fabric, that can be further manufactured into usable items (See Manufacturing, Light, Clothing and Fabric Product Manufacturing), and industries that transform hides into leather by tanning or curing. Includes coating, waterproofing, or otherwise treating fabric; manufacturing woven fabric, carpets, and rugs from yarn; manufacturing dressed and dyed furs; preparation of fiber and subsequent manufacturing of yarn, threads, braids, twine cordage; dyeing and finishing fiber, yarn, fabric, and knit apparel; scouring and combing plants; leather-tanning, leather currying, and leather finishing upholstery manufacturing; manufacturing knit apparel and other finished products from yarn; yarn and thread mills; and manufacturing felt goods, lace goods, non-woven fabrics and miscellaneous textiles.
Manufacturing/Processing, Light. A facility accommodating manufacturing processes involving and/or producing: apparel; food and beverage products; electronic, optical, and instrumentation products; ice; jewelry; and musical instruments. Light manufacturing also includes other establishments engaged in the assembly, fabrication, and conversion of already processed raw materials into products, where the operational characteristics of the manufacturing processes and the materials used are unlikely to cause significant impacts on surrounding land uses or the community. Examples of light manufacturing/ processing uses include the following:
1. Clothing and Fabric Product Manufacturing. An establishment that assembles clothing, draperies, and/or other products by cutting and sewing purchased textile fabrics and related materials, including leather, rubberized fabrics, plastics and furs. Does not include custom tailors and dressmakers not operating as a factory and not located on the site of a clothing store (see "personal services"). See also, "manufacturing/processing, heavy, textile and leather product manufacturing”.
2. Electronics, Equipment, and Appliance Manufacturing. An establishment that manufactures equipment, apparatus, and/or supplies for the generation, storage, transmission, transformation and use of electrical energy, including: appliances such as stoves/ovens, refrigerators, freezers, laundry equipment, fans, vacuum cleaners, and sewing machines; optical instruments and lenses; aviation instruments; photographic equipment; computers, computer components, and peripherals; radio and television receiving equipment; electronic components and accessories; surgical, medical and dental instruments, equipment, and supplies; semiconductors, integrated circuits, and related devices; media storage and creation including magnetic, magneto-optical, and optical products such as compact disks (CDs), computer electrical welding apparatus diskettes and hard drives, digital versatile disks (DVDs), magnetic tape products, and phonograph records; lighting and wiring equipment such as lamps, fixtures, wiring devices, and vehicle lighting; surveying and drafting instruments; instruments for measurement, testing, analysis and control; associated sensors and accessories; switch gear and switchboards; miscellaneous electrical machinery, equipment and supplies such as x-ray apparatuses and tubes, electromedical and electrotherapeutic apparatuses, and electrical equipment for internal combustion engines; telephone and telegraph apparatuses; motors and generators; and 233
watches and clocks. Does not include research and development facilities separate from manufacturing (see "High Technology").
3. Furniture and Fixtures Manufacturing, Cabinet Shop. A business that manufactures wood and metal household furniture and appliances; bedsprings and mattresses; all types of office furniture, partitions, shelving, lockers and store furniture; and miscellaneous drapery hardware, window blinds and shades. Includes furniture re-upholstering businesses, wood and cabinet shops.
4. Laboratory, Medical, Analytical. A facility for testing, analysis, and/or research. Examples of this use include medical labs, soils and materials testing labs, and forensic labs. This use does not include cannabis testing, which is prohibited.
5. Metal Products Fabrication, Machine or Welding Shop. An establishment engaged in the production and/or assembly of metal parts, including the production of metal cabinets and enclosures, cans and shipping containers, doors and gates, duct work, forgings and stampings, hardware and tools, plumbing fixtures and products, tanks, towers, and similar products.
Examples of these uses include: blacksmith and welding shops; sheet metal shops; plating, stripping, and coating shops; machine shops; and boiler shops.
6. Paper Product Manufacturing. An establishment that converts pre-manufactured paper or paperboard into boxes, envelopes, paper bags, wallpaper, etc., and/or that coats or glazes premanufactured paper. Does not include the manufacturing of pulp, paper, or paperboard (See manufacturing/processing, heavy, pulp and pulp product manufacturing).
7. Photo/Film Processing Lab. A facility that provides high volume and/or custom processing services for photographic negative film, transparencies, and/or prints, where the processed products are delivered to off-site retail outlets for customer pickup. Does not include small scale photo processing machines accessory to other retail businesses.
8. Winemaking. A facility engaged in the large scale production of wine involving more than 500 cases annually. For production of less than 500 cases annually, see manufacturing, artisan.
Manufacturing/Processing, Medium. A facility accommodating manufacturing processes that involve and/or produce building materials, fabricated metal products, machinery, and/or transportation equipment, where the intensity and/or scale of operations is greater than those classified under Manufacturing, Light, but where impacts on surrounding land uses or the community can typically be mitigated to acceptable levels. Examples of medium intensity manufacturing uses include the following.
1. Food and Beverage Product Manufacturing. Manufacturing establishments producing or processing foods and beverages for human consumption, and certain related products.
Examples of these uses include: bottling plants; fats and oil product manufacturing (not animal rendering); breweries; fruit and vegetable canning; confectionery products; grain mill products and by-products; meat, poultry, and seafood canning, curing, and byproduct processing; soft drink production; miscellaneous food item preparation from raw products; and dairy products manufacturing. This use does not include: bakeries or beer brewing as part of a microbrewery.
2. Laundry, Dry Cleaning Plant. A service establishment engaged primarily in high volume laundry and garment services, including: carpet and upholstery cleaners; diaper services; dry cleaning and garment pressing; commercial laundries; and linen supply. These facilities may include accessory customer pick-up facilities. These facilities do not include laundromats or dry cleaning/laundry pick-up stores with limited processing equipment, which are personal services.
3. Machinery Manufacturing. An establishment that makes or processes raw materials into finished machines or parts for machines. Does not include the manufacture of electronics, equipment, or appliances (See manufacturing/processing, light, electronics, equipment, and appliance manufacturing).
4. Motor Vehicles and Transportation Equipment. Manufacturers of equipment for transporting passengers and cargo by land, air and/or water, including motor vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft, ships, boats, railroad and other vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles and snowmobiles.
5. Stone and Cut Stone Product Manufacturing. An establishment that cuts, shapes, and/or finishes marble, granite, slate, and/or other stone for construction and miscellaneous uses.
6. Structural Clay and Pottery Product Manufacturing. An establishment that produces brick and structural clay products, including pipe, plumbing fixtures, and/or fine earthenware and porcelain 234
products. This use does not include products made primarily by hand (See Manufacturing, Artisan).
Massing. The overall configuration of a building in terms of its height, footprint, and articulation, as well as its creation of space around it on a lot.
Mechanical Car Wash. A facility in which power driven or steam cleaning machinery is used for the exterior and/or interior washing and cleaning of automobiles and other motor vehicles. Such facilities and equipment may be designed for self-service or full-service operation.
Media Production. Facilities for motion picture, television, video, sound, computer, and other communications media production.
Medical Services, Clinic or Urgent Care. A facility other than a hospital where medical, mental health, surgical and other personal health services are provided on an outpatient basis. Examples of these uses include: medical offices with licensed practitioners and/or medical specialists; outpatient care facilities; urgent care facilities; and other allied health services. These facilities may also include incidental medical laboratories. Counseling services by other than medical doctors or psychiatrists are included under Office, Professional.
Medical Services, Extended Care. Residential facilities providing nursing and health related care as a primary use with in-patient beds. Examples of these uses include: board and care homes; convalescent hospitals; congregate living health facilities; rest homes; and skilled nursing facilities. Long-term personal care facilities that do not emphasize medical treatment are included under Residential Care and Residential Care for the Elderly.
Medical Services, Hospital. A facility or institution which provides a broad range of medical care and services, including the overnight and/or long-term in- and out-patient care of persons afflicted with physical and/or mental diseases, injuries, complaints or other infirmities.
Meeting facility, public or private. A facility for public or private meetings, including religious assembly facilities (e.g., churches, mosques, synagogues, etc.), auditoriums, grange halls, union halls, and meeting halls for clubs and other membership organizations. May include functionally related internal facilities that are clearly incidental to the primary use such as kitchens, multi-purpose rooms, storage, ancillary education facilities that are subordinate to the primary use, and caretaker or other residences on-site that are subordinate to the primary. This use does not include childcare facilities and public or private schools (refer to public/quasi-public), which are separately defined.
Microbrewery. A commercial, bonded facility for manufacture, blending, fermentation, processing, and packaging of malt liquor that produces less than ten thousand (10,000) barrels (310,000 US gallons) of beer annually. At all times, microbreweries must have a current and applicable California Alcohol Beverage Control License. Live entertainment including single instrument musician or band may be allowed as an ancillary use if no admission is charged.
Mission Design District. The area that encompasses the Mission Design District Overlay Zone (DD-2) on the Zoning Map.
Mixed-Use Project. A project that combines both residential and commercial uses on the same site.
Does not include Live/work Unit, which is separately defined.
Mobile Home. A trailer, transportable in one or more sections, that is certified under the National Manufactured Housing Construction and Safety Standards Act of 1974, which is over eight feet in width and 40 feet in length, with or without a permanent foundation and not including a recreational vehicle, commercial coach or factory-built housing. A mobile home on a permanent foundation is included under the definition of Single Dwellings.
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Mobile Home Park. Any site that is planned and improved to accommodate two or more mobile homes used for residential purposes, or on which two or more mobile home lots are rented, leased, or held out for rent or lease, or were formerly held out for rent or lease and later converted to a subdivision, cooperative, condominium, or other form of resident ownership, to accommodate mobile homes used for residential purposes.
Motel. See Lodging.
Mobile Vendor. An entity that sells goods or food services from a stand that is intended to be temporary, or is capable of being moved to various locations.
Mortuary/Funeral Home. Funeral homes and parlors, where deceased are prepared for burial or cremation, and funeral services may be conducted. May include on-site cremation with a Conditional Use Permit.
Motor Vehicle Fuel Station. A building and/or lot or use having pumps and storage tanks where motor vehicle fuels, lubricating oil, grease, or accessories for motor vehicles are dispensed, sold, or offered for sale at retail only. Car washing and repair services shall be only incidental to the primary use.
Multi-Unit Dwelling/Development. Two or more dwelling units attached or detached on a lot, or two or more dwelling units attached to an adjacent dwelling located on individual lots or air space condominium, not including an accessory dwelling unit. Multi-unit dwellings or development include a duplex, triplex, condominium, townhouse, common interest development, common area developments (detached or attached), and apartments. Multi-unit dwellings or developments may also be combined with nonresidential uses as part of a mixed-use development. “Multi-Unit” may also be referred to as “Multi-family”.
Night Club. A facility that stays open late at night providing entertainment such as live music and/or dancing, comedy, etc. that may or may not serve alcoholic beverage or on-site consumption. A night club does not include "adult oriented business."
Nonconforming Lot. A lot that was legally created, but does not comply with the current area, width, depth, or other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code.
Nonconforming Structure. A structure that was legally constructed, but does not comply with the current area, width, depth, or other applicable requirements of this Zoning Code.
Nonconforming Use. A use of land and/or a structure (either conforming or nonconforming) that was legally established and maintained, but does not conform to the current Zoning Code requirements for allowable land uses within the applicable zone.
Off-Site. An activity or accessory use that is related to a specific primary use, but is not located on the same site as the primary use.
Office. This Zoning Code distinguishes between the following types of offices, not including medical offices (see medical services, clinic/urgent care, and medical services, doctor office):
1. Accessory. An office facility for business administration, and/or on-site business and operations management, which is incidental and accessory to another business, sales, and/or service activity on the same site that is the primary use.
2. Business/Service. An establishment providing direct services to consumers. Examples of this use include employment agencies, elected official satellite offices, insurance agent offices, property management, real estate offices, travel agencies, utility company offices, vehicle rental/sale offices with no vehicles on site, etc. Business/service office does not include financial Institutions, which are separately defined.
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telecommunications-based activities. Examples of these uses include: reservation centers, insurance claim processing, mail order and electronic commerce transaction processing, consumer credit reporting, data processing services, and telemarketing offices.
4. Professional. An office facility occupied by a business that provides professional services, administrative services, or is engaged in the production of intellectual property. Examples of this use include: accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services; advertising agencies; attorneys; business associations; chambers of commerce; construction contractors (office facilities only); counseling services (for medical doctors see medical services, doctor offices); design services including architecture, engineering, landscape architecture; educational, scientific and research organizations; financial management and investment counseling; management and public relations services; media post production services; photographers and photography studios; political campaign headquarters; psychologists; travel agencies; and, security and commodity brokers.
On-Site. An activity or accessory use that is related to a specific primary use, which is located on the same site as the primary use.
Open Space.
1. Common Open Space. An area that is reserved for the use of the occupants and their guests that is not dedicated to an individual unit, property, or lot. This space is usually set aside for recreational, aesthetic, or environmental purposes and is not developed with buildings or other structures. Common open space shall include, but not be limited to, recreational areas and facilities for the use of the residents or guests of a development such as tennis courts, swimming pools, playgrounds, community gardens, landscaped areas for common use or other open areas of the site needed for the protection of the habitat, archaeological, scenic or other resources. Water bodies may be included but shall not be credited for more than 5% of the total required common open space. Common open space shall not include driveways, public or private streets, parking lots, private patios and yards, other developed areas or hard surfaced walkways.
2. Private Open Space. Private open space shall include, but not be limited to, patios, decks, yards, or agriculture related uses for the private use of the residents of individual dwelling units or quasi-public properties.
3. Public Open Space. Public open space shall include, but not be limited to, public parks, recreational support facilities (restrooms, stairways, picnic tables, etc.), public parking lots, access corridors such as bike paths, hiking or equestrian trails, usable natural areas, and vista points, which are accessible to members of the general public. Environmentally sensitive habitat areas and archaeological sites may be included in public open space. Water bodies such as streams, ponds and lakes may be included in public open space only if they are available for active recreational purposes, i.e., swimming, boating or fishing, but in no case shall water bodies be credited for more than 5% of the total public open space requirement within a development. Public open space shall not include areas that are unusable for recreational purposes, i.e., private or public streets, private parking lots, or hazardous areas such as steep slopes and bluff faces.
Overhang. Any feature of a building that projects out from the horizontal wall plane, such as a roof eave, stoop covering, or awning.
Parapet. A low wall built up above the level of a roof, generally to hide rooftop-mounted equipment.
Park, Playground. A public outdoor recreation facility that provides recreational opportunities such as community center, playground equipment, open space areas for passive recreation and picnicking, and sport facilities.
Parking Facility. Any place maintained for the outdoor parking of cars, excepting on a street, alley or other public place.
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Parking Lot Sale. A temporary sale that is conducted by a retail store, shop or establishment in the area usually used for on-premises customer parking or pedestrian access (not within a public right-of-way) of that retail store, shop or establishment and at which sale the same type of merchandise sold within that store, shop or establishment is sold at retail.
Parking Space. A space designed and reserved for parking of motor vehicles, including all necessary maneuvering space, as provided elsewhere in this title.
Person. Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, joint stock association; city, county, state, or district; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee, or other similar representative thereof.
Personal Services. Establishments providing non-medical services to individuals as a primary use.
Examples of these uses include: barber and beauty shops; dressmaking and tailor shops; dry cleaning/laundry pick-up stores with limited equipment; laundromats (self-service laundries); locksmiths; pet grooming (no overnight boarding); computer and small electronic equipment repair; shoe repair shops; tanning salons; tattoo artist studios; piercing studios; and massage therapy when connected with a day spa or other individual massage therapy establishment where all message therapists are licensed by the California Massage Therapy Council (CMTC). These uses may also include accessory retail sales of products related to the services provided.
Personal Services, Restricted. Establishments providing non-medical services to individuals as a primary use, including bail bonds, check cashing services, drug paraphernalia business (hookah bars, head shops), smoke shops, and related practices buying gold/precious metals as a primary use, pawn shops, and beauty supply or skin care retail stores/spaces where on-site demonstrations are completed with no charge and/or where customers, patrons, and other persons may make appointments for no charge in order to solicit sales of beauty and other skin, hair, and health and beauty products, or offer beauty product samples through solicitation, whether primary or ancillary to another use.
Planning Commission. The City of Solvang planning commission as established in Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Solvang Municipal Code.
Planning Manager. The planning manager as defined in section 2-1-3 of the Solvang Municipal Code.
Primary Structure. A structure that accommodates the primary use of the site.
Public Trails. A pedestrian way traversing a park or open space area that is maintained by the City or some other entity.
Public Utility. Production, storage, transmission and recovery facilities for water, sewerage, energy and other similar utilities owned or operated by a business organization and subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Printing and Publishing. An establishment engaged in printing by letterpress, lithography, gravure, screen, offset, or electrostatic (xerographic) copying; and other establishments serving the printing trade such as bookbinding, typesetting, engraving, photoengraving and electrotyping. This use also includes establishments that publish newspapers, books and periodicals; establishments manufacturing business forms and binding devices. Quick printing services are included in the definition of business support service.
Public and Quasi-Public. Includes public, semi-public, and private schools; government, civic, and community buildings and uses; public utility buildings and uses; museums and libraries; and similar uses. Public and quasi-public does not include specialized education/training.
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Recreational Vehicle (RV). A motor home, travel trailer, truck camper, or camping trailer, with or without motive power, designed for human habitation for recreational, emergency, or other occupancy meeting the criteria in California Health and Safety Code Section 18010.
Recycling Facility. A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials. A "certified" recycling or processing facility is certified by the California Department of Conservation as meeting the requirements of the California Beverage Container Recycling and Litter Reduction Act of 1986.
1. Processing Facility. A structure or enclosed space used for the collection and processing of recyclable materials for shipment, or to an end-user's specifications, by such means as baling, briquetting, cleaning, compacting, crushing, flattening, grinding, mechanical sorting, remanufacturing and shredding.
2. Recycling or Recyclable Material. Reusable domestic containers and other materials which can be reconstituted, re-manufactured, or reused in an altered form, including glass, metals, paper and plastic. Recyclable material does not include trash or hazardous materials.
3. Reverse Vending Machine. An automated mechanical device which accepts at least one or more types of empty beverage containers and issues a cash refund or a redeemable credit slip with a value not less than the container's redemption value, as determined by State law. These vending machines may accept aluminum cans, glass and plastic bottles, and other containers.
4. Small Collection Facility. A facility where the public may donate, redeem or sell recyclable materials, which occupies an area of 500 square feet or less and may include a mobile unit or reverse vending machines, where allowed by the applicable zone.
Religious Assemblies. See Meeting Facilities.
Remodel. See alteration.
Repair Service, Large Equipment. A service facility where various types of electrical, electronic, and mechanical equipment, and home and business appliances are repaired and/or maintained away from the site of the equipment owner. Repair service, large equipment does not include vehicle repair & services, the repair of small electronic equipment, which is included under personal services, maintenance and repair activities that occur on the client's site, which are included under maintenance service, client site services, or repair services of small equipment, which are classified as repair service, small equipment.
Repair Service, Small Equipment. A service facility where various types of small home appliances and household items are repaired at the business location. Examples include: vacuum and sewing machine repair, home electronics repair, and lawnmower repair.
Residential Care Facility. Any facility, place, or building that is maintained and operated to provide 24- hour non-medical care of persons in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living or for protection of the individual and licensed or supervised by a Federal agency, state of California, or a local health or welfare agency. This use includes transitional housing and supportive housing. This use does not include childcare facilities, which are separately defined.
Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE). As defined by Title 22, Chapter 8 of the California Code of Regulations, a housing arrangement chosen voluntarily by the residents, or the residents' guardians, conservators or other responsible persons; where 75 percent of the residents are at least sixty years of age or older, or, if younger, have needs compatible with other residents; and where varying levels of care and supervision are provided, as agreed to at the time of admission or as determined necessary at subsequent times of reappraisal. RCFEs do not include childcare facilities, which are separately defined. include assisted living facilities, congregate housing, independent living centers/senior apartments, and life care facilities, etc.
Restaurant. A retail business where the primary activity is selling food prepared on site for on- or offpremises consumption. These include eating establishments where customers are served from a 239
walkup counter and establishments where customers are served food at their tables. Live entertainment including single instrument musician or band may be allowed as an ancillary use if no admission is charged. Examples include: cafes, coffee shops, donut shops, ice cream parlors, delicatessens, etc.
The sale of alcoholic beverages is allowed as an accessory use. Restaurants include the following:
1. Barbecue, Outdoor Commercial. Commercial "for profit" business not operated in a building, for the purpose of selling food to the general public that is prepared and cooked on an open flame or smoker apparatus as its primary food prepping device.
2. Restaurant, Formula. A restaurant devoted to the preparation and offering for sale of food and beverages for consumption either on or off the premises, which is required by contractual or other arrangements to offer any of the following: standardized menus, ingredients, food preparation, decor, uniforms or similar standardized features, and where there are five or more similar locations nationwide.
3. Walk-Up Food Service Window. An opening in an exterior wall of a building through which food, beverage and other consumable items are provided or served to the general public upon payment of a fee or charge. Walk-up food service windows do not include windows in a motor vehicle, as defined in the California Vehicle Code, through which food, beverage and other consumable items are provided or served to the general public, commonly called food trucks, or windows in a conveyance engaging in a sidewalk vending activity as defined in Title 4, Chapter 4 of the Solvang Municipal Code.
Review Authority. The individual or official City body (planning manager, design review committee, planning commission, or city council) identified by this Zoning Code as having the responsibility and authority to review and recommend or review and approve or disapprove the development applications described in Chapter 16 of this zoning code.
Right-of-Way Line. The recorded boundary of a public or private street or the existing or planned boundary of a public street and, when adopted, as indicated on the city's general plan circulation element.
Setback. The distance by which a structure, parking area or other development feature must be separated from a lot line, other structure or development feature. The setback area is as follows:
1. Front Setback. An area extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the applicable setback measurement.
2. Rear Setback. An area extending the full width of the lot between a rear lot line and the applicable setback measurement.
3. Interior Side Setback. An area between a side lot line and the applicable setback measurement extending between the front and rear setbacks.
4. Street Side Setback. An area between a side lot line adjacent to the street and the applicable setback measurement extending from the front setback line to the rear lot line.
Short Term Rental. Any place, space, structure, or portion of any place, space, or structure, which is or may be occupied, or intended or designed for occupancy by transients for purposes of sleeping, lodging, or similar use in conformance with the City’s zoning regulations, for a period of 30 days or less.
Single-Unit Dwelling/Development. One detached dwelling designed for and occupied exclusively by one housekeeping unit, which includes one interior kitchen, but does not include any shared facilities including but not limited to driveways, drainage basins, landscaping, etc. that is found in a common area development. A single-unit dwelling may also include, as an accessory use, a legally established accessory dwelling unit and/or junior accessory dwelling unit in compliance with State law and the Solvang Municipal Code. This definition also includes individual manufactured housing units installed on a foundation system regulated pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 18551. SingleUnit may also be referred to as Single-family.
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Smoke Shop. Any premises dedicated to the display, sale, distribution, delivery, offering, furnishing, or marketing of tobacco, tobacco products, or tobacco paraphernalia; provided, however, that any grocery store, supermarket, convenience store or similar retail use that only sells conventional cigars, cigarettes or tobacco as an ancillary sale shall not be defined as a “smoke shop and tobacco store”.
Special District. Any public agency, other than the county, formed pursuant to general law or special act for the local performance of governmental or proprietary functions within limited boundaries. Special district includes, but is not limited to, a city service area, a maintenance district or area, an improvement district or improvement zone, or any other zone or area, formed for the purpose of designating an area within which a property tax rate will be levied to pay for a service or improvement benefiting that area.
Specialized Education/Training. A school that provides education and/or training, including vocational training, in limited subjects. Examples of these schools include: establishments providing courses by mail, language schools, business, secretarial, and vocational schools, computers and electronics schools, and religious/ministry training facilities.
Specific Plan. A detailed plan for the systematic implementation of the General Plan for all or part of the area covered by the General Plan, as authorized by Government Code sections 65450 et seq.
Stairway. An interior or exterior series of steps usually with landings to move from one floor level to another.
Stock Cooperative. A corporation which is formed or availed of primarily for the purpose of holding title to, either in fee simple or for a term of years, improved real property, and all or substantially all of the shareholders of such corporation receive right of exclusive occupancy in a portion of the real property, title to which is held by the corporation. The term stock cooperative does not include a limited equity housing cooperative as defined in this section.
Storage, Outdoor. The storage of various materials outside of a structure either as an accessory or primary use.
Storage, Personal Storage Facility. A structure or group of structures containing generally small, individual, compartmentalized stalls or lockers rented as individual storage spaces and characterized by a low parking demand.
Storage, Vehicle. A facility for the storage of operative cars and other fleet vehicles, trucks, buses, recreational vehicles, and other motor vehicles. Storage, vehicle includes facilities for the storage and/or servicing of fleet vehicles but does not include commercial parking lots, or scrap or dismantling yards (See manufacturing/processing, heavy).
Storage, Warehouse. Facilities for the indoor storage of furniture, household goods, or other commercial goods of any nature. Storage, warehouse includes cold storage but does not include:
warehouse, storage or mini-storage facilities offered for rent or lease to the general public (see storage, personal storage facility); or warehouse facilities primarily used for wholesaling and distribution (see wholesaling and distribution).
Story. That portion of a building between the surface of any floor and the surface of the next floor above it, or if there is no floor above it, then the space between the floor and the ceiling next above it.
Street. A public or private thoroughfare which affords principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, street, place, way, court, drive, land, boulevard, highway, road, or any other thoroughfare except an alley as defined herein.
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Structural Alteration. Any change in the supporting members of a building or structure such as bearing walls, column beams or girders, or in the dimensions or configurations of the roof.
Structure. Anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground.
Studio, Art, Dance, Martial Arts, etc. Small scale recreational facilities typically accommodating a few groups of students at a time. Examples of these facilities include: individual and group instruction and training in the arts; production rehearsal; photography and the processing of photographs produced only by users of the studio facilities; yoga studios; martial arts training studios; gymnastics instruction, and aerobics and gymnastics studios with no other fitness facilities or equipment. These facilities also include production studios for individual musicians, painters, sculptors, photographers, and other artists.
Studio Unit. A residential unit where living and sleeping space is combined in a single room.
Subdivision. A division of land as defined by the California Subdivision Map Act.
Substantial Conformance/Compliance. Free from variation or contradiction, except where the variation or contradiction is minor, legal, justified and supported by the facts.
Supportive Housing. As defined in Section 50675.2 of the Health and Safety Code, housing with no limit on the length of stay, is occupied by a target population, and is linked to onsite or offsite services that assist the supportive housing resident in retaining the housing, improving their health status, and maximizing their ability to live and, when possible, work in the community.
Target Population. As defined in Section 50675.14 of the Health and Safety Code, and Section 65582 of the Government Code.
Telecommunications Facility. Public and private electromagnetic and photoelectrical transmission, broadcast, repeater and receiving stations for radio, television, telegraph, telephone, data network, and wireless communications, including commercial earth stations for satellite-based communications.
Includes antennas, commercial satellite dish antennas, and equipment buildings. Does not include telephone, telegraph and cable television transmission facilities utilizing hard-wired or direct cable connections.
Temporary Use Permit. A discretionary permit issued by the planning manager, which allows the use of land that is properly designed, operated and occupies a site for a limited time.
Transitional Housing. As defined in Section 50675.2 and California Government Code Section 65582.
Two-unit housing development. A development application proposing no more than two primary dwelling units on a single parcel located within a single-unit residential zone as authorized by Government Code Section 65852.21. A two-unit housing development shall consist of either the construction of no more than two new primary dwelling units or the addition of one new primary dwelling unit on a single parcel with one existing primary dwelling unit.
Utilities Facility. Any above-ground structures or facilities that are used in connection with the production, generation, transmission, or delivery of utilities, whether electrical, natural gas, fiber optics, or other type of infrastructure. These facilities shall be operated by utility company subject to the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
Underground Utilities Facility. Pipes, cables, and equipment installed beneath the ground to provide essential services such as electricity, gas, telecommunications, water, and sewage, with above ground structures on private property utilized for delivery of these services. 242
Variance. A discretionary permit issued by the planning commission granting relief from the requirements of this Zoning Code such that construction is permitted in a manner that would otherwise be prohibited by this Zoning Code. See Section 11-16 (Variance).
Vehicle Charging Station. A public or private parking space(s) that is (are) served by battery charging equipment with the purpose of transferring electric energy to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle.
Vehicle Rental. A retail establishment renting automobiles, light trucks, boats, campers, and/or motorcycles, and bicycles, and other street legal vehicles, where vehicles are kept either on site or off premise.
Vehicle Repair and Services. The repair, servicing, alteration, restoration, towing, painting, cleaning, or finishing of automobiles, trucks, recreational vehicles, boats and other vehicles as a primary use, including the incidental wholesale and retail sale of vehicle parts as an accessory use.
Vehicle Sales. A retail or wholesale establishment selling automobiles, light trucks, boats, campers, and/or motorcycles. Vehicles for sale may be displayed outdoors or indoors. Vehicle sales may also include repair shops and the sales of parts and accessories incidental to vehicle sales but does not include the sale of auto parts/accessories separate from a vehicle dealership.
Village Design District. The area that encompasses the Village Design District Overlay Zone (DD-1) on the Zoning Map.
Vision Clearance. A triangular space at the street or highway corner of a corner lot containing no planting, walls or other structure exceeding three feet in height. Vision clearance shall be measured along the street line from the corner to the hypotenuse of the triangle.
Wholesaling and Distribution. An establishment engaged in selling and/or renting merchandise to retailers; contractors; industrial, commercial, institutional, farm, or professional business users; or other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for or selling merchandise to such persons or companies. Examples of these establishments include: agents, merchandise or commodity brokers, commission merchants, merchant wholesalers, assemblers, buyers and associations engaged in the cooperative marketing of farm products, stores primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplies and equipment. Wholesaling and distribution also includes storage, processing, packaging, and shipping facilities for mail order and electronic-commerce retail establishments.
Wind Energy Conversion System. A machine or group of machines used to convert wind energy to a usable form (i.e., mechanical, electrical, etc.).
Wind Turbine Generators. A wind energy conversion system that utilizes a turbine to convert wind power to electrical energy.
Wine and/or Distillery Tasting. A retail sales facility where customers may taste and purchase wine and/or distilled spirits with a proper license issued by the California Department of Alcohol and Beverage Control. Live entertainment including single instrument musician or band may be allowed as an ancillary use if no admission is charged.
Zoning Ordinance. An ordinance authorized by Government Code section 65850. Referenced as either zoning ordinance or zoning code. See Section 11-1-1.
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Chapter 4
Establishment and Designation of Zones
11-4-1 Purpose.
This Chapter establishes the Zones applied to property within the City, the land uses permitted in each Zone, and development standards.
11-4-2 Official Zoning Map and Zones.
A. Zones established. The City shall be divided into zones that implement the Solvang General Plan. The zones shown in Table 11.1 are hereby established and shall be shown on the Zoning Map.
TABLE 11.1
Zone
Symbols
Name of Zone General Plan Designation Implemented by
Zone
Residential Zones
0BER-3 1BEstate Residential 2BEstate Residential
3BER-1 4BEstate Residential 5BLow Density Residential
6BR-1 7BResidential Low Density 8BLow/Medium Density Residential 9BPR 10BPlanned Residential 11BMedium Density Residential 12BR-2 13BResidential Medium Density 14BMedium Density Residential 15BR-3 16BResidential High Density 17BHigh Density Residential 18BMHR 19BMobile Home Park 20BMobile Home Park
Commercial Zones
21BVMU 22BVillage Mixed-Use 23BTourist Commercial
24BCR 25BRetail Commercial 26BRetail Commercial
27BCH 28BHeavy Commercial 29BGeneral Commercial
30BPO 31BProfessional Office 32BProfessional/Office
Industrial Zones
33BLI 34BLight Industrial 35BLight Industrial
Open Space and Recreation Zones
36BP 37BParks 38BOpen Space/Recreation
39BOS 40BOpen Space 41BOpen Space/Recreation
42BAT 43BAgriculture Tourist 44BGuest Ranch
Public Facilities Zone
45BPI 46BPublic/Institution 47BPublic/Institutional
Overlay Zones
48BPD 49B- 50B51BSP-2 52BSP-2 – Village Estates 53BVaries 54BDD-1 55BDesign District-1 Village 56BVaries
57BDD-2 58BDesign District 2- Mission 59BVaries
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11-4-3 General Requirements for Development and New Uses.
All development and land uses shall comply with the following requirements.
A. Allowable uses. Uses of land shall be allowed as described in Section 11-4-4.
B. Permit and approval requirements. Any planning application or other approval required by Section 11-4-4 shall be obtained before the issuance of any required grading, building, or other construction permit, and before the proposed use is constructed, otherwise established or put into operation.
C. Development standards, conditions of approval. Each land use and structure shall comply with the development standards of this Zoning Code, and any applicable conditions imposed by a previously approved planning application on file with the City. 11-4-4 Allowable Uses and Planning Application Requirements.
A. Allowable uses. The uses of land allowed by this Zoning Code in each zone are listed in Tables
11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, and 11.10 of this Chapter.
B. Conditional Use Permit requirements. A use identified by Tables 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10 as requiring a Conditional Use Permit or “CUP” may be established upon approval of a Conditional Use Permit by the review authority, and other required development applications consistent with this Title.
C. Allowable or Permitted Use requirements. A use identified by 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10 with a permitted use or “P” may also require one of the following entitlements or approvals:
1. Zoning Clearance (Section 11-16-3);
2. Development Permit (Section 11-16-4).
D. Use not listed. A use that is not listed in Tables 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10, and is determined by the planning manager to not be included under the definition of a listed use, is not allowed within the city, except as otherwise provided in this Title or by applicable State law.
E. Specific Use Regulations. Where the last column in Tables 11.2, 11.4, 11.6, 11.8, or 11.10 includes a Section reference or additional standard, the regulations in the referenced Section or additional standard shall apply to the use.
F. Additional Permits. A use authorized through the approval of any type of planning application may also require a Building Permit, and/or other permit required by the Solvang Municipal Code, and/or Federal and State law.
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Chapter 5
Agriculture Tourist (AT) Zone
§ 11-5-1 Purpose and intent.
The purpose of the Agricultural Tourist (AT) zone is to designate lands appropriate for agricultural tourist uses, as defined on the General Plan land use designation map and element. The intent is to provide standards that will support continuing agriculture operations and tourism. § 11-5-2 Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements.
Table 11.2 – Agriculture Tourist Zone Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements1 Land Use AT1 Specific Use Regulations
Recreation, Education, & Public
Facilities
Agriculture Grazing P
Golf Course CUP
Meeting Facility, Public or Private CUP
Public Trails P
Residential
Accessory Dwelling Unit P Section 11-12-2
Accessory Structure P Section 11-12-3
Agriculture Employee Housing P Section 11-12-4
Caretaker Residence CUP Section 11-12-14
Services
Agri-Tourism CUP
Guest Ranch CUP
Transportation & Infrastructure
Parking Facility CUP Section 11-11-13
Telecommunications Facility CUP Section 11-18
Utilities Facility CUP Section 11-12-25
Underground Utilities Facility CUP Section 11-12-25
End Note
1. Permits Required. All uses identified as permitted or “P” may require approval of one or more of the following planning applications (as well as a building permit if a new or modified structure is involved):
a. Zoning Clearance (Section 11-16-3)
b. Development Plan (Section 11-16-4)
Legend
P Permitted Use
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
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§ 11-5-3 Agriculture Tourist Development Standards.
Table 11.3 – Agriculture Tourist Zone Development Standards AT1
Building Placement Requirements2
Setbacks
Front 25’
Street Side 20’
Side 20’
Rear 50’
Building Form Requirements
Building Height (max.) 35’
Density Requirements
Residential Density
(units/acre) – maximum 10 du/per acre
FAR - maximum 0.35
Lot Requirements
Lot size (min.) 5 gross acres
Other Requirements
Landscaping (min.) N/A
Fences, Walls and Screening See Section 11-12-14
Parking See Section 11-11-13
Signs See Chapter 11-13
End Note
1. Units are in feet, noted with an apostrophe or dwelling units per acre noted as “du/acre”
2. Measured from property line
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Chapter 6
Residential Zoning Districts
§11-6-1 Purpose and intent.
This Chapter lists the residential zones established by Section 11-4-2, the types of uses allowed in residential zones, and the development standards in each residential zone. §11-6-2 Residential Zones Defined.
A. Estate Residential (ER-3). The Residential Estate zone is intended to accommodate detached large lot and estate ranch-type dwelling units not to exceed one (1) dwelling unit per three (3) acres. Public and quasi-public uses, and similar or compatible uses may be appropriate.
B. Estate Residential (ER-1). The Residential Estate zone is intended to accommodate detached large lot and estate ranch-type dwelling units not to exceed one (1) dwelling unit per one (1) acre. Public and quasi-public uses, and similar or compatible uses may be appropriate.
C. Residential Low Density (R-1). The Residential Low Density zone is intended to accommodate detached dwelling units not to exceed one (1) dwelling units per one (1) acre. Public and quasipublic uses, and similar or compatible uses may be appropriate.
D. Planned Residential (PR). The Planning Residential zone is intended for single unit detached dwellings, that may include infrastructure and/or open spaces maintained by a financing mechanism such as a community facilities district, landscape and lighting district or homeowners association. Density of up to two (2) dwelling units per one (1) acre is permitted.
E. Residential Medium Density (R-2). The Residential Medium density zone is intended for singleand multi-family dwelling unit, typically comprised of detached single-family and/or mediumdensity, multi-family dwellings on smaller parcels. Density range for proposed developments is three (3) units per one (1) acre up to eight (8) units per one (1) acre. Public and quasi-public uses, and similar or compatible uses may also be appropriate.
F. Residential High Density (R-3). The Residential High Density Residential zone is intended to accommodate small-lot detached and attached multi-unit dwellings at densities ranging from eight (8) units per one (1) acre up to twenty (20) units per one (1) acre. Public and quasi-public uses, and similar or compatible uses may also be appropriate.
G. Mobile Home Park (MHR). The Mobile Home Park zone is for the development of mobile home parks not to exceed eight (8) units per one (1) acre.
H. Housing sites identified in the Housing Element shall have a density of 20 dwelling units per acre.
§11-6-3 Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements
Table 11.4 – Residential Zones Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements1 Land Use ER3 ER-1 R-1 PR R-2 R-3 MHR Specific Use
Regulations
Residential
Accessory Dwelling Units P P P P P P P 11-12-2
Accessory Structures P P P P P P P 11-12-3
Animal Keeping P P P P P P P 11-12-5
Child Care Facility P P P P P P P 11-12-6
Hobby Farm P P
Home Occupation P P P P P P P 11-12-11
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Table 11.4 – Residential Zones Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements1 Land Use ER3 ER-1 R-1 PR R-2 R-3 MHR Specific Use
Regulations
Group Homes P P P P P P
Mobile Home Park CUP 11-6-5
Mobile Home P P P P P P P 11-12-14
Multi-Unit Dwellings, Attached P P P
Multi-Unit Dwellings,
Detached/Cluster Development2 P P
Residential Care Facility, 1-6
Clients P P P P P P
Residential Care Facilities for
the Elderly P P P P P P
Single Room Occupancy P P
Short Term Rental P 11-12-20
Single-Unit
Dwelling/Development P P P P P P
Supportive Housing P P P P P P P
Two-Unit Housing
Developments P P P P
Transitional Housing3 P P P P P P P
Recreational, Education &
Public Assembly
Meeting Facility, Public or
Private
CU
P CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Park, Playground (Public) P P P P P P P
Public or Quasi-Public CU
P CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP
Transportation and Infrastructure
Parking Facility CUP CUP 11-11-13
Telecommunications Facility CU
P CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11-18
Utilities Facility CU
P CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP 11-12-25
End Note
1. Permits Required. All uses identified as permitted or “P” may require approval of one or more of the following planning applications (as well as a building permit if a new or modified structure is involved):
a. Zoning Clearance (Section 11-16-3)
b. Development Plan (Section 11-16-4)
2. Clustered Development. The clustered residential density shall not exceed the density allowed by the zone district.
3. Transitional Housing and Supportive Housing. Transitional housing and supportive housing shall be considered residential use of property and shall be subject only to those restrictions that apply to other dwellings of the same type in the same zone. Supportive housing shall be a use by right in all zones where multifamily and mixed uses are permitted if the proposed project meets the requirements of Government Code Sections 65650-65656.
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Table 11.4 – Residential Zones Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements1 Land Use ER3 ER-1 R-1 PR R-2 R-3 MHR Specific Use
Regulations
Legend
P Permitted Use
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
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§11-6-4 Residential Development Standards.
§11-6-5 Additional Residential Zone Requirements.
The following are regulations as indicated for each residential zone.
A. Open Space and Landscaping in R-2 and R-3 Zones.
1. Required Landscaping. A minimum width of five (5) feet of landscaping shall be constructed between any parking area or driveway, and a property line.
Table 11-5– Residential Zones Development Standards
ER-3 ER-1 R-1 PR R-2 R-3 MHR Specific
Regulations
Building Placement Requirements
Setbacks (minimum, in feet)1
Front (in feet): 25’ 25’ 20’ 20’ 15’ 10’ 15’
11-11-11 Side 10’ 10’ 10’ 5’ 5’ 5’ 5’
Street Side 15’ 15’ 15’ 15’ 10’ 5’ 5’
Rear 25’ 25’ 10’ 10’ 5’ 5’ 10’
Building Form Requirements
Building Height
(maximum, in feet) 25’ 25’ 25’ 25’ 35’ 35’ 25’ 11-11-16 Lot Coverage
(maximum) 30% 30% 30% 50% 60% 60% 60%
Distance between
buildings (in feet) 10’ 10’ 6’ 6’ 6’ 6’ 6’
Density Requirements
Density (units/gross
acre) – minimum - - - - 3 82
Density (units/gross
acre) – maximum
1 unit
per 3
acre
s
1 1 2 8 20 8
Lot Requirements
Lot Size
(minimum square feet,
unless other unit noted)
3 acres
1 acre 20,000 10,000 6,000 2,178 4,000
Lot Width
(minimum, in feet) 100’ 100’ 90’ 80’ 60’ 30’ 40’
Lot Depth
(minimum, in feet) 120’ 110’ 100’ 90’ 70’ 50’ 70’
Other Requirements
Landscaping - minimum 30% 30% 25% 20% 10% 10% 15% Section 11-11-9 Fences, Walls &
Screening
See Section 11-12-14
Parking See Section 11-11-13
End Notes
1. Setbacks shall be measured from property lines.
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2. Alteration of Existing Landscaping. Any alteration to landscaped areas for the purpose of replacing all or a portion of the landscaped area with paving, hard surface or gravel shall first be reviewed and approved by the design review committee, or, if part of an application to the planning commission, by the planning commission with recommendation from the design review committee.
B. Condominiums and Stock Cooperatives. The following requirements may be applied by the review authority for condominium or stock cooperative developments:
1. Private Storage Requirement. Each dwelling unit shall be provided with at least 100 cubic feet of enclosed storage space on site, which shall not include usable storage space within the dwelling units, such as closets, cabinets and pantry.
2. Utility Metering. Individual metering for utilities shall be provided for each unit, unless such metering would be in conflict with an innovative, energy efficient or resourceconserving utility system designed for the project. Master meters may be utilized as approved by the Utilities Director.
3. Requirement for Separate Laundry Facilities. Separate laundry facilities, including a clothes washer and dryer, shall be required in each dwelling unit.
4. Private Open Space. Each dwelling unit shall include a private open space that is a minimum of 80 square feet. Minimum dimension, width or depth, of any private residential open space shall be five (5) feet. The private open space shall be accessible from within the unit and may include patio areas, balconies, and decks, but does not include stairs, entrance decks, stoops, and/or landings.
5. Common Open Space. Common open space and recreation areas shall be provided.
C. Mobile Home Park (MHR) additional standards. The following are additional development standards for mobile home parks.
1. Parking requirement.
a. Number of Spaces. Two (2) parking spaces shall be provided for each mobile home site. Such parking spaces may be permitted on individual sites or one (1) parking space may be provided on the individual sites and the other parking space may be located in common parking areas located throughout the mobile home development.
b. Vehicle Storage. Storage parking facilities for recreational vehicles shall be constructed at the ratio of one storage space for each five mobile home sites.
Storage areas shall be screened by landscaping and fencing for security purposes. Minimum dimensions for each storage space shall be 10 feet by 20 feet.
2. Garages. Any garage must be set back 15 feet from the front line of a mobile home site.
3. Location of Common Parking. Common parking areas shall be located no closer than 10 feet to any mobile home site.
4. Open Space and Landscaping.
a. Open Space Requirements. A minimum of 15% of the gross area of the mobile home development shall be common open space, which shall include a recreational area and facilities for the use of the residents of the mobile home park. Such facilities shall generally be provided in a central location and may include lawn and picnic areas, swimming pools, and tennis courts. Laundry facilities or other non-recreational uses shall not be included in the common open space. Improved sidewalks, walkways or paths shall link all mobile home sites to recreational facilities. If the mobile home park is to be developed in phases, the open space/common recreational area must be developed during the first phase of construction.
b. Mobile Home Park Condominium Development. Title to the common open space, common recreational amenities and private streets in a mobile home park condominium development shall be conveyed to a nonprofit association of all homeowners within the project area, or any other nonprofit individual or entity on such reasonable terms and conditions as the city council may prescribe subject 252
to conveying to the city the rights to develop such common open space with anything except open space, noncommercial recreational facilities, common parking areas and private streets.
c. Maintenance. Preservation and maintenance of all common open space, common recreational facilities, common parking areas and private streets shall be the obligation of the individual or entity holding title to said areas. d. Landscaping Location. Perimeter setback areas which are part of the common open space of the mobile home development shall be landscaped. Unsightly areas within the development such as common parking areas and trash storage areas shall be thoroughly screened by landscaping.
5. Additional Requirements Building Requirements.
a. Skirting. Skirting shall be required for all mobile homes. b. All development shall be in compliance with Title 25, Division 1 of the California Code of Regulations.
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Chapter 7
Commercial & Industrial Districts
§ 11-7-1 Purpose and intent.
This Chapter lists the commercial and industrial zones as established by Section 11-4-2 and establishes the types of land uses allowed and development standards in each commercial and industrial zone.
§11-7-2 Commercial and Industrial Zones Defined.
A. Light Industrial (LI). The Light Industrial zone is intended to accommodate a range of light industrial uses characterized by light manufacturing, research and development facilities, warehouses, and processing facilities. Maximum allowed Floor Area Ratio (FAR) is 0.75.
B. Heavy commercial (CH). The Heavy Commercial zone is intended to accommodate large scale commercial establishments and is characterized by wholesale, heavy commercial uses, and residential mixed-use development. Residential development is permitted in this designation in a vertical mixed-use format only. For vertical mixed-use developments, the ground floor shall remain a non-residential use. Maximum allowed FAR is 0.65. Maximum allowable residential density shall be 20 dwelling units per one (1) acre.
C. Retail Commercial (CR). This Retail Commercial zone is intended for uses that serve the everyday needs of residents. This designation is characterized by specialty shops, grocery stores, personal service establishments, and residential mixed-use development. Residential is permitted in this designation only in a vertical mixed-use format. For vertical mixed-use developments, the ground floor shall remain a non-residential use. Maximum allowed FAR is
1.0, and allowable residential density shall be up to 20 dwelling units per one (1) acre.
D. Village Mixed-Use (VMU). The Village Mixed-Use zone is intended for a mix of commercial establishments, residential, professional office, hotels, hospitality uses, visitor-serving uses, and entertainment venues. This designation provides for a variety of uses with an emphasis on visitor-serving uses within the Danish theme downtown area of the village design district. The ground floor shall remain a non-residential use for all vertical mixed-use developments.
Horizontal mixed-use developments are permitted so long as the uses facing the street frontage are commercial retail/service uses. Maximum allowed FAR is 3.0, and allowable residential density shall be up to 20 dwelling units per one (1) acre.
E. Professional Office (PO). The Professional Office zone is intended for a range of office uses and is characterized by medical centers, general office uses, and residential mixed-use development. Residential uses are permitted in this designation in a vertical mixed-use format only. For vertical mixed-use development, the ground floor shall remain a non-residential use.
Maximum FAR allowed is 0.65, and allowable residential density shall be up to 20 dwelling units per one (1) acre.
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Table 11.6 – Commercial & Industrial Zones Allowable Uses and Permit Requirements1 Land Use LI CH CR VMU PO Specific Use
Regulations
Industry, Manufacturing & Processing
Beverage Manufacturing and Production P P CUP
Manufacturing, Artisan P P P
Manufacturing/Processing, Light P P P
Manufacturing/Processing, Medium P P
Manufacturing/Processing, Heavy CU
P
CU
P
Media Production P P P P
Storage, Warehouse P P
Storage, Outdoor CU
P
CU
P
Storage, Personal Storage Facility CU
P
CU
P
Storage, Vehicles CU
P
CU
P
Recycling, Processing Facility CU
P
CU
P
Recycling, Small Collection Facility P P P P
Research and Development / Technology
Uses
P P P
Recreation, Education & Public Assembly
Certified Farmers’ Market2 CUP CUP
Commercial Recreation Facilities, Indoor P P CUP P
Commercial Recreation Facilities, Outdoor CU
P
CU
P
CUP
Health/Fitness Facility P P P P
Meeting Facility, Public or Private CU
P
CU
P