pedestrian shed network, zoning, architectural diversity, transportation, open space, parks, and other conceptual sitespecific amenities that will be detailed after submittal.
Chapters 3 Neiehborhood General zones (T-4) and Sinsle Familv Residential (R-1) An additional subcategory will be added to the Meeting Facility category in sections 3.20.050 and 3.30.040. These sections will create a caveat for religious institutions within R-1 and T-4 zones. Currently most religious institutions are located within R-1 and T-4 zones. These zones currently do not allow meeting facilities, which are how religious institutions are defined within the code. This restriction inadvertently prevents the expansion of these institutions.
Chapter 4.50.020
Additional language is being proposed for Section A relating to parking and storage of trailers and RVs on residential property. The language will serve to unify the Zoning Code with the engineering standards providing for the acceptable conditions required to park RV's and trailers in the side or rear setback of a property.
Chaoter 10.30 Nonconforming Provisions
Section 10.30.020 addresses structures that have physical characteristics that are non-conforming (i.e. height, setbacks, etc.). Currently 10.30.20.C contains language that restricts the use of a nonconforming structure if left vacant for L2 or more months. This restriction is limited to preventing a non-conforming use from being employed in the nonconforming structure but does nothing to address the non-conforming structure itself. Staff recommends adding language that provides for the ability to require modification to a non-conforming structure if it is left vacant for a period exceeding 12 months.
Chapter 11 Definitions
Language will be added to the Religious lnstitution definition as well. The language will reference the requirement for religious institutions to be qualified as a non-profit organization according to the lnternal Revenue Service's classification.
RECOMMENDAT!ON
INTRODUCE AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPIAMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19-04-751 AND CHAPTERS 2.10.030, 3.20.050, 3.30.040, 4.50.020, 10.30.020, 11.10.020 AND A RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAT ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Conditions of Approval Acknowledgement Form Attachment B: Proposed Ordinance
2024 City of Tehachapi Zoning Code Update
May 6,2O24
Attachment A
Conditions of Approval Acknowledgement Form
Acknowledgment and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval Imposed by Resolution No.
Recitals
A. IPROPERLY DESCRIBE TFIE OWNER] (the "Owner") hereby represents and warrants that Owner is the record owner of the following described real property (the "Property") generally located at [INSERT STREET ADDRESS OF THE PROPERTY] in the City of Tehachapi, County of Kern, State of California, identified by Kem County Assessor's Parcel Number(s) [INSERT APNS OF THE PROPERTYI.
B. On INSERT DATE], the [INSERT DECISION-MAKING BODY (E.G., CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION)I adopted Resolution No. [NSERT RESOLUTION NUMBER], (the "Resolution"). A copy of the Resolution is attached hereto and incorporated by this reference as Exhibit A. Owner wishes to avail itself of the benefits of the Resolution.
C. The UNSERT DECISION-MAKING BODY (8.G., CITY COUNCIL, PLANNING COMMISSION)I approved the [FILL IN TYPE OF PERMIT(S)] subject to various conditions set fonh in the Resolution. Condition No. [INSERT CONDITION NUMBER] requires the Owner to sign a copy of the Resolution and the Conditions of Approval and deliver it to the Development Services Department within [5 days (for permits subject to $ 9.90.030.4) or 30 days (for permits subject to $ 9.90.030.8)l of the [Insert decision-making body (e.g., City Council or Planning Commission)l decision, acknowledging and accepting the Conditions of Approval of the Resolution.
Owner Acknowledsment and Acceptance of Conditions of Approval I have read, understand, and accept responsibility for the Conditions of Approval. I agree to abide by and conform to the requirements of the Resolution and the Conditions of Approval, as well as to all provisions of the Tehachapi Zoning Code and Tehachapi Municipal Code.
Name of Owner
Signature of Owner
Date
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Attachment B
Amended Ordinance
CITY OF
TEHACHAPI
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINAI\CE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
TEHACHAPI AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 19.04.751 AND
CHAPTERS 2.10, 3.20, 3.30, 4.50, 10.30 AND 11.10 OF THE
TEHACHAPI ZONING CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TEHACHAPI DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. AMENDMENTS.
Ordinance No. 194-04-751 and the Tehachapi Zoning Code is hereby amended as follows:
A. Paragraph 1 of Subdivision A of Section 2.10.030 of the Tehachapi Zorung Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
"A. Neishborhood Master Plan Reouired
l. A Neiehborhood Master Plan must be prepared prior to subdividine any land and consist of the followine:
a) The Neiehborhood Master Plan shall include a Pedestrian Shed Network. This network must include one or more Pedestrian Sheds as defined in Chapter I l.
The networks must appear safe and provide the residents with a comfortable. pedestrian-scale experience when traversing the communiqv. b) Zoning boundaries shall be addressed bv the Neighborhood Master Plan. The Plan must clearly delineate the intended zone boundaries when more than one zone affects a siven development. Further. the Plan shall depict neighboring zones and land uses adjacent to the subject property in order to ensure land I
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use compatibilitv.
c) A Neighborhood Master Plan shall include conceptual information addressing the intended architectural diversiw expected for the development. for this Architectural
Guidelines. These Guidelines be referenced in the Plan and conceptualize the intended breadth of architectural diversity intended. d) A Neighborhood Master Plan shall depict the proposed development in the context of the City transoortation network. The Plan DroDose a street all access to the
network. This will also include all arterial and collector streets within the proposed development at a minimun. This element must also consider and
e) Open Space (includine pal'ks) shall be considered and depicted on a N A
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8.10 of the TZC and with the City Standards.
B. The Entertainment and Recreation Category of Tables 3.20.060 and 3.30.040 are hereby modified to include note (2) under the Meeting Facility category, attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and by this reference made a part hereof.
C. Section 4.50.020.4 of the Tehachapi ZoningCode is hereby amended to add the following paragraph as Paragraph 5 to Section 4.50.020.4 and to renumber each Paragraph thereafter to 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10:
"5. Resreational Vehicles (RVs). as defined by the Tehachapi Municipal as
2 Code (Section 10.16). not owned or ustd for a commercial pumose. may be stored on
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residential properties provided thelr comply with the following requirements:
"(a) RV's may not be stored within the front setback.
(b) RV's oarked within the side or rear setback of a shall comolv with the sions set forth in the Ciw standards. !, D. Paragraph C of Section 10.30.020 of the Tehachapi ZoningCode is hereby replaced with the following:
,,C. ANY structure which is vacant a oeriod of one
be
Furthermore. nonconforming structures vacant for a period greater than one year unless
obtains a variance oermittins the nonconformins element of the structure." E. The term "Religious Institution" atParagraph R of Section 11.10.020 is modified as follows:
"Religious Institution. A building, its accessory buildings and uses, where persons regularly assemble for worship, which is maintained by a religious body organized to sustain public worship. The relieious bodv must be classified as non-profit accordine to the Internal Service definition."
Section 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL OUALITY ACT.
This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15061(bX3) of the CEQA Guidelines and is not a project which has the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the Ordinance is therefore not subject to the 3 CITY OF
TEHACHAPI
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
California Environmental Quality Act review pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15061(bX3) of the California Code of Regulations.
Section 3. SEVERABILITY.
Each of the provisions of this Ordinance are severable. If any provision shall be declared to be invalid, the remaining provisions shall not be aflected thereby but shall remain in full for and effect.
Section 4. DATE
This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the date of its passage and within l5 days of its passage shall be published as required by law in a newspaper of general circulation, printed and published in the City of Tehachapi.
INTRODUCED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tehachapi, Califomia on the day of 2024.
PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Tehachapi, California on the day of_,2024,by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members:
NOES: Council Members:
ABSTAIN: CouncilMembers:
ABSENT: Council Members:
MICHAEL DAVIES, Mayor of
the City of Tehachapi, California
4 CITY OF
TEHACHAPI
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
ATTEST:
TORI MARSH, City Clerk
of the City of Tehachapi, Califomia
I hereby cenify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Tehachapi by a regular meeting thereof held on 2024.
TORI MARSH, City Clerk
ofthe City of Tehachapi, California
Published:
5 CITY OF
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LEGAL DEPARTMENT
EXHIBIT ''A''
[Amended Tablesl
(2) Religious Institutions only. all other types of Meeting Facility are prohibited.
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CITY OF
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COUNCIL REPORTS
MEETING DATE: MAY 6, 2024 AGENDA SECTION: DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
APPROVED
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FROM:
DATE:
SUBJECT:
HONORABLE MAYOR DAVIES AND COUNCIL MEMBERS
JOHN (JAy) SCHLOSSER, p.E., DEVELOPMENT SERVTCES DTRECTOR APRIL LO,2024
ADOPTTON OF CEQA DETERMTNATTON FOR PROJECT R2410s VALTEY AND MILL GAP
CLOSURE PROJECT
BACKGROUND
ln 2022 City Staff applied for and was granted funds under California's Active Transportation Program (ATP).
Total funds for this project are in the amount of 53,256,000. The Valley and Mill Gap Closure Project seeks to improve active transportation facilities on a Ll2 mile section of Valley Boulevard as well as north on Mill Street to the Transit Center. lmprovements will include sidewalk, curb, gutter, curb ramps, improved crosswalks, and a class ll bicycle path. All pedestrians will benefit from the non-motorized improvements.
City Staff has determined that this project is consistent with the applicable provisions of CEQA and for a Categorical Exemption under Section 1530l-exisiting facilities.
RECOMMENDATION
ADOPT THE CEQA NOTTCE OF EXEMPT|ON AND DTRECT STAFF TO F|LE THE NOTICE OF EXEMPTION.
ATTACHMENTS
ATTACHMENT A - CEQA NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
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Print Form
Notice of Exemption Appendix E
To: Ollice ol Planning and Research
P.O. Box 3044, Room 113
Sacramento, CA 95812-3044
County Clerk
From: (Public Agency) City of Tehachapi
115 S. Robinson Street
Tehachapi, CA 93561
of: Kern (Address)
1115 Avenue, lst Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Project Title: Valley Boulevard and Mill Street Gap Closure Project Applicant: City of Tehachapi
Project Location - Specific:
North Side of W. Valley Blvd between Oakwood 5t & Curry St; on Mill 5t.: Mill 5t. Between Valley Blvd & Tehachapi Blvd
Project Location - City: Tehachapi Project Location - County Kern Description ol Nature, Purpose and Beneficiaries ol Project:
lmprove active transportation facilities on a 0.5 mile section of Valley Blvd down Mill Street to the transit center. lmprovements will will include sidewalk, curb, gutter, ADA compliant curb ramps, improved crosswalks, and a Class ll bicycle path. All pedestrians will benefit from the non-motorized improvements.
Name of Public Agency Approving Prolect State of Califomia Department of Transportation Name oI Person or Agency Carrying Out Project City of Tehachapi Exempt Status: (check one)
Ministerial (Sec. 21080(b)(1 ); 1 5268);
Declared Emergency (Sec. 21 080(b)(3); 1 5269(a));
Emergency Project (Sec. 21080(b)
Categorical Exemption. State type
Statutory Exemptions. State code number:
Reasons why project is exempt:
The project improvements do not involve additional travel lanes or the expansion of use of the existing facilities. The project is proposing to install sidewalks where there are gaps and to include bike lanes in the existing roadways.
Lead Agency
Contact Person: Andrew Norton Area Code/Telephone/Extension 661-822-220A ll riled by applicant:
1. Attach certified document of exemption finding
2. Has a ol been filed by the public agency approving the project?. tr Yes E No Signature: DarJ.4l10l2o24 Title: City Engineer
Lead Agency tr Signed by Applicant
Authorily cited: Sections 21 083 and 21 1 10, Pudic Resources Code.
Reference: Sections 21 1 08, 21 1 52, and 21 1 52, 1, Public Resources Code.
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