Attachment A
Ordinance No. 2461
ORDINANCE NO. 2461
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE APPROVING AMENDMENT CASE PLAN25 -00013, AN AMENDMENT TO THE
VICTORVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE WITH AN ENVIRONMENTAL EXEMPTION TO MAKE VARIOUS CHANGES TO TITLE 16 INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO NEW
AND UPDAT ED LAND USE ALLOWANCES AND STANDARDS RELATED TO
STATE-MANDATED HOUSING TYPES, AND AN UPDATE TO MINISTERIAL
TENTATIVE MAP APPROVALS CITYWIDE
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Article XI, Section 7 of the California Constitution, the City of Victorville (City”) is authorized to make and enforce within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances and regulations not in conflict with general laws; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 65850 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City may adopt by ordinance regulations affecting: the use of buildings, structures and land; the location, height, bulk, and size of buildings and structures; the size of lots, yards, courts and other open spaces; and the intensity of land use; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 65850 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City has adopted Title 16, Chapter 2, Article 1, Section 16-2.01.010 of the Victorville Municipal Code, providing the authority to amend Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code and the various regulations, requirements, exceptions and guidelines located therein; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 2, Section 65860 of the Government Code of the State of California, the City of Victorville Zoning Ordinance shall be amended to be consistent with the General Plan within reasonable time; and WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section 16-2.01.020 of the Victorville Municipal Code, the City of Victorville Planning Department has initiated an amendment to the Victorville Municipal Code in order to modify Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code (the “Development Code”) in a manner consistent with State law and the Housing Element of the General Plan by introducing land use allowances for state-mandated urban dwelling unit projects, streamlining map approval processes for small-lot urban subdivisions, and establishing related development and applicability standards for such projects; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Title 7, Division 1, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Government Code, State of California and Section 16- 2.01.040 of a Victorville Municipal Code, the Victorville Planning Commission held a public hearing on October 8th, 2025, to hear arguments for and against the proposed amendments to the Development Code and; after hearing all testimony offered; the Victorville Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. P -25-028, which recommended to the City Council the adoption of Municipal Code amendments specified in Planning Case No. PLAN25-00013; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed Development Code amendments relating to the establishment of ministerial review procedures for state- mandated housing types including urban dwelling units within residential zones, small-lot subdivisions, and streamlined map approvals will result in compliance with state law, provide uniform and enforceable regulations, and facilitate the development of diverse housing options through an objective and expedited review process; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to state-mandated urban dwelling unit projects and ministerial small -lot urban subdivisions are necessary updates to bring the City’s Zoning Ordinance into conformance with recently enacted state laws, and that the amendments will help mitigate potential adverse impacts to residential zones by establishing objective standards for urban housing projects and small -lot subdivisions of land on properties that meet specific eligibility criteria, consistent with state law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments relating to urban dwelling unit projects and small -lot subdivisions are necessary to clarify enforceable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance in response to recent changes in state housing law, and that the amendments will support the orderly integration of these housing types into existing residential neighborhoods by establishing objective development standards and eligibility criteria consistent with the City’s adopted zoning and design guidelines; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments relating to the ministerial review and approval of certain tentative maps are necessary to implement recent state housing laws and will promote and streamline housing development consistent with
the Housing Element of the General Plan to further the City’s efforts to meet regional housing needs allocation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that multiple definitions and standards will be updated with these amendments, which is pertinent in order to provide a Development Code that is clear, enforceable, and readable by the public and City staff; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds on their own independent judgment that this project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based upon CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), as there is no possibility that the proposed amendment will have a s ignificant effect on the environment inasmuch as the proposed amendment: establishes objective and ministerial review procedures for urban dwelling unit projects and small -lot subdivisions consistent with state law; brings the Victorville Municipal Code into conformance with state housing legislation; and facilitates streamlined residential development on eligible parcels in support of the City’s efforts to meet its regional housing needs allocation as outlined in the Housing Element of the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, Pursuant to Title 7, Division I, Chapter 4, Article 2 of the Government Code of the State of California and Section 16-2.01.060 of the Victorville Municipal Code, a duly noticed Public Hearing was held by the City Council on the 4 th day of November, 2025 to hear arguments for and against the code amendments, and after hearing all verbal and written testimony offered, including the Planning Commission’s recommendation and minutes, and after thoroughly reviewing and considering the code amendments, the City Council approved the recommendation of the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences or words of this ordinance as hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF VICTORVILLE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Recitals
The recitals set forth above are true and correct, and are hereby incorporated by this reference as if set forth in their entirety.
Section 2. Certification
The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Ordinance and shall cause the same to be published according to law.
Section 3. Additions, Deletions, and Revisions of Various Sections of Title 16 to the Victorville Municipal Code
Title 16 of the Victorville Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows (with included legend defining editing notes as well as existing, new, and deleted text by means of underscores, strikethroughs, and italicization for reference only).
Legend
Existing Text
Deleted Text
Revised Text
New Text
{Editing Notes}
Chapter 1: Development Department
Article 3: Definitions
Sec. 16-1.03.010: Definitions
*Addition*
For the purpose of the Code, unless otherwise apparent from the context, certain words, terms and phrases used in this Chapter are defined in this Section.
Words used in the present tense include the future, words used in the singular number also include the plural, and words used in the plural number include the singular, unless the natural construction of wording indicates otherwise. The word "shall" indicates a mandatory requirement, except as when used in connection with an action or decision of the Council or any City commission, board, or official, in which case the word "shall" shall be Directory only. Whenever used in this Chapter, the word "day" shall mean a calendar day.
Dwelling
Unit, Urban
including but not limited to: two-unit residential projects within a single- family residential zone district, excluding accessory dwelling units; and development occurring as a result of a small-lot subdivisions authorized under state law. An urban dwelling unit is a residential unit or group of units located on a qualifying parcel zoned for single- family or multi - family residential use, subject to ministerial approval and in compliance with all applicable objective standards set forth in this Title.
Ministerial
Approval
the review and/or approval of a residential project subject to objective standards that does not require the exercise of judgement or deliberation by the approval authority.
Objective
Standards
one or more standards that do not involve personal or subjective judgment by a public official and are uniformly verifiable by reference to an external, uniform benchmark or criterion, including, but not limited to, development standards, subdivision standards, and design standards.
Subdivision,
Urban
a subdivision of land that qualifies for streamlined, ministerial approval and is subject to applicable objective standards. For the purposes of this Code, urban lot splits and certain small-lot subdivisions are considered
urban subdivisions when consistent with the criteria and procedures established within this Title.
{Add new definitions in alphabetical order with existing definitions in Sec. 16-1.03.010.}
Chapter 2: Administration
Article 5: General Administration
Sec. 16-2.05.010: - Permits and approval authority
*Change*
Table 5-1 sets forth all permits and approvals which may be necessary as required by the Development Code, as well as approving authority and appeal body. When a project includes approvals by multiple approving authorities, the highest level of approving authority shall be responsible for the final review and approval of the project based upon recommendations made by the preceding approval authority, unless approval authority of specific areas of the project are otherwise delegated through conditions of approval.
Table 5-1 - Permit and Approval Matrix
*=Public Hearing R=Recommendation X=Final Decision
A=Appeal
Application Staff
Approval
Zoning
Administrator
Building
Official
Planning
Commission*
City
Council*
Planning
Amendments
General Plan R X
Zoning (map &
text)
R X
Certificate of
Compliance
X A
CC&R's X
Conditional Use
Permit (CUP)
X A
Minor CUP
(existing site)
X* A
Determination of
Use
X A
Development
Agreement
R X
Digital display with
net reduction (no
relocation sought)
X
Final Parcel Map X A
Final Tract Map X A
Finding of Public
Convenience or
Necessity
X A
Historic
Preservation
R X
Home Occupation
Permit
Administrative
X A
Home Occupation
Permit Planning
Commission
X A
Lot Line
Adjustment
X A
Lot Merger X A
Miscellaneous X A
Pet Permit X A
Plan Check X
Planned Unit
Development
R X
Relocation
Agreement
(Billboard)
R* X*
Sign Program X A
Site Plan X A
Minor Site Plan
(existing site)
X A
Specific
Plan/Amendment
R X
Suspension
Agreements
X A
Temporary Use
Permits
X A
Tentative
Maps/Extensions
X A
Urban Subdivision X
Variance X A
Minor Variance
(existing site)
X* A
Minor Deviation
(;lt;10%)
X A
Building
Assignment of
Addresses
X A
Certificate of
Occupancy
X A
Change of Design
Professional
X A
Deferred
Submittals
X A
Inspections X A
Approval of
Overtime
Inspections
X A
Plan Review X
Permit/Plan
Review
Extensions
X A
Request for early
stocking
X A
Request for public
records
X
Special Inspector
Approvals
X A
Underground
Exception
X A
Use of Alternate
Material
X A
Utility Releases X A
Code Enforcement
Code Enforcement
Parcel Tag
Releases
X A
Administrative
Citations
(appealed to the
processing agency
hearing officer)
X A
Grease Trap
Permits
X A
Mobile Home Park
Operator Permits
X A
Notice of
Pendency
(nuisances)
X A
Notice of
Pendency
X A
(Substandard
buildings)
Notice of
Pendency
(Withdrawals)
X A
Order to Abate
Public Nuisance
X A
Chapter 3: Zoning and Land Use Requirements
Article 7: Land Use and Special Requirements
Sec. 16-3.07.010: - Permitted and conditional land uses—All zoning districts *Change*
Table 7-1 Permitted, Conditional, Accessory and Temporary Land Uses - All Zoning Districts
T
Y
P
E
USE ZONE
AE SR R1 R2 R3 R4 MDR RMPD C1 C2/C4 CA CM IPD M1 M2 PC HWO
RESIDENTIAL
3) ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Accessory
dwelling unit
P P P P P P P P - - - - - - - - -
Commercial
caretakers
quarters
C C C C C C - - C - C - - - - C C
Gazebos,
workshops,
second
garages, pool
houses, etc.
P P P P P P P P - - - - - - - - -
Solar panels P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P Wind-powered
generators on
a minimum
one-acre
building site
C C C - - - - - C C C C C C C C C
4) DWELLING UNIT: TYPE
Single family
residence
P P P - - - P P - - - - - - - - -
Single room
occupancy
- - - - C C C - - C - - - - - - -
Urban
Dwelling
Unit(s)*
P P P P P P P P - - - - - - - - -
Multiple-family
(2-15
units/acre)
- - - - - - P - - - - - - - - - -
Multiple-family
( 5.1-12
units/acre)
- - - P P - - - - - - - - - -
Multiple-family
(12.1-20
units/acre)
- - - - P - - - - - - - - - -
Multiple-family
(20.1-30
units/acre)
- - - - - P - - - - - - - - - - -
Mobile home
park
- - - C C C - - - - - - - - - - -
Condominiums - - C C C C C - - - - - - - - - -
* Urban Dwelling Unit projects are subject to specific zone district allowances as described by Section 16-3.08.050.
{Remainder of Section remains unchanged.}
Article 8: Residential Districts
Sec. 16-3.08.020: - Development standards *Addition/Change* Tables 8-1 ,8-2, 8-3, 8-4, and 8-5 summarize development standards for all residential zone districts.
Table 8-1: Minimum Standards for Dwelling Unit Areas
Studio apartments 500 sq. ft. minimum
One bedroom apartments 600 sq. ft. minimum
Two bedroom apartments 800 sq. ft. minimum
Single-family dwelling 1,400 sq. ft. minimum
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)- One
bedroom or studio
850 sq. ft. maximum
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)- More than
one bedroom
1,000 sq. ft. maximum
Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit (JADU) 500 sq. ft. maximum
Table 8-3: Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Development Standards Residential
Zoning
Districts
AE S-R R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MDR R-
MPD
Site Requirements
Maximum Lot
Coverage
N/A
Off-street
Parking
Off-street Parking standards shall be provided pursuant to Article 21 of this Chapter.
Maximum
quantity of
ADU’s
Total quantity of ADUs allowed shall be subject to Section 16-
3.07.030(a)(3).
Maximum
quantity of
JADU’s
1 1 1 0 0 0 1(1) 1
New ADU Requirements (in ft.)
Minimum Side
Yard Setback
(2)
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback (2)
4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Maximum
Height (in ft.)
(3)
Detached
(4)
16 16 16 16(5) 16(5) 16(5) 16(5) 16
Attached 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Notes for Table 8-3:
(1) Applicable to sites developed for single-family use. (2) No setback shall be required for an existing accessory structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit
(3) No height limit shall be required for an existing living space or garage area within the primary dwelling or an accessory structure that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit.
(4) A detached accessory dwelling unit may be permitted in excess of sixteen feet in height as otherwise allowed for a single- story primary dwelling within the underlying zone district but shall not exceed the height of the primary dwelling. (5) Height allowances shall be 18’ in multi -family zone districts when developments are in excess of one story.
Table 8-4: Urban Subdivision: Urban Lot Split Development Standards (Any standards not noted within this table shall be subject to the development standards of the underlying zone district and/or Section 16-3.08.050 of this Chapter.) Residential Zoning
Districts
AE S-R R-1 R-MPD
Site Requirements
Minimum Net Lot Area (1): 40% the size of the original parcel or 1,200 sq. ft., whichever is larger
Off-street Parking Off-street Parking standards shall be provided pursuant to Article 21 of this Chapter.
New Building Requirements (in ft.) (2)
Minimum Side Yard
Setback
4 4 4 4
Minimum Rear Yard
Setback
4 4 4 4
Notes for Table 8-4:
(1) The lot split resultant parcels shall not be smaller than 1,200 sq. ft. (2) Only objective zoning standards are allowed that would not have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two units of at least 800 sq. ft. in size on the resulting parcels, as described in Section 16-3.08.050.
Table 8-5: Urban Subdivisions: Small Lot Subdivisions Development Standards Residential
Zoning
Districts
AE S-R R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 MDR R-MPD
Site Requirements
Min. Floor Area
Ratio (FAR)
3-7 Unit
Projects 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
8-10 Unit
Projects 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25 1.25
Max. Net Lot
Size prior to
Subdivision
1.5 acres
1.5 acres
1.5 acres
5 acres
5 acres
5 acres
5 acres
1.5 acres
Minimum Net
Lot Area:
1,20
0 sq.
ft.
1,200
sq. ft.
1,200
sq. ft.
600
sq. ft.
600
sq. ft.
600
sq. ft.
600
sq. ft.
1,200
sq. ft.
Minimum
Dwelling Unit
Density (per
gross acre) (1)
20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Off-street
Parking
Off-street Parking standards shall be provided pursuant to Article 21 of this Chapter.
Building Requirements (in ft.)
Minimum Side
Yard Setback 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Minimum Rear
Yard Setback 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4
Separation
Between Units
(2)
N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Notes for Table 8-5:
(1) If the parcel is identified in the current Housing Element, the development project must result in at least as many units as projected for the parcel in the Housing Element, which is based on the maximum dwelling unit density associated with the underlying zone district as described in Table 8-2.
(2) Setbacks between dwelling units are not required, except as provided by the California Building Code.
{Remainder of Section remains unchanged.}
Sec. 16-3.08.050: - Reserved Urban Dwelling Units and Urban Subdivisions *Addition/Change*
Editor's note— Ord. No. 2388, § 3, adopted March 19, 2019, repealed § 16- 3.08.050, which pertained to second units on single-family residential lots. (a) Purpose. The purpose of this Section is to implement California Government Code Sections 65852.21, 65852.28, 65913.4.5, 66411.7, and 66499.41 as they relate to urban subdivisions and certain residential housing development projects, to comply with State housing laws while retaining the character of the City of Victorville’s single-family and multi -family residential zone districts. This Section will allow for expanded housing opportunities within the City’s residential zones by establishing streamlined, ministerial approval processes as described by this Section. These provisions are intended to support infill development while ensuring consistency with applicable objective standards related to zoning, design, access, and public safety as outlined in this Title.
(b) Applicability. The provisions of this Section apply to projects located within specified areas of the City as described herein and involve the creation of one or more urban dwelling units or urban subdivisions on residential zoned properties where public services and infrastructure such as water, sewer, and emergency access are available and sufficient to support the proposed development. (1) To ensure that no adverse unavoidable impacts occur to public health and safety, proposed development on sites with specific environmental constraints as described below, shall not be eligible to utilize the provisions of this Section.
All existing discret ionary review processing and zoning requirements shall apply where a proposed project is located on a lot that is any of the following:
(i) Prime farmland or farmland of statewide importance; (ii) Wetlands;
(iii) Land identified for conservation in an adopted community conservation plan;
(iv) Habitat for protected species including properties containing one or more Western Joshua Trees;
(v) Under a conservation easement;
(vi) Within a very high fire hazard severity zone, unless fire safety risks are adequately mitigated;
(vii) A Hazardous waste site, unless environmental risks are mitigated, and the site has been remediated or certified safe;
(viii) Within flood hazard areas or regulatory floodways unless a small lot urban subdivision project can appropriately mitigate concerns; (ix) Within an earthquake fault zones unless the project complies with applicable seismic protection building code standards; or (x) Subject to any other environmental constraints outlined in California Government Code Sections 66411.7 and 66499.41, as applicable. (2) A lot shall not be eligible to utilize the provisions of this Section if it was previously established through an urban dwelling unit project or urban
subdivision approved under this Section. In addition, eligibility is precluded where the record owner, or any individual acting in concert with the record owner, has previously developed or subdivided an adjacent lot pursuant to the provisions of this Section.
(c) Application Process.
(1) An application shall be submitted to the Planning Department utilizing an Application for Zoning Administrator Action. The following application types shall be utilized:
(i) Urban lot split / small-lot subdivision – Urban Subdivision Application; or (ii) Two-unit urban dwelling unit projects / Small-lot urban dwelling unit projects – Urban Dwelling Unit Application.
(2) All applications for urban dwelling unit projects or urban subdivisions shall be approved or denied within sixty (60) calendar days from the date the City determines the application to be complete.
(3) If the City denies an application for an u rban dwelling unit project or urban subdivision, it shall issue written findings demonstrating that the proposed project would result in a specific, adverse impact on public health or safety.
Such impact must be quantifiable, direct, and unable to be feasibly mitigated or avoided, and shall be based on objective, clearly identified standards, policies, or conditions.
(d) General Standards.
(1) All qualifying urban dwelling unit projects and urban subdivision applications shall be subject to ministerial review. Such projects shall not require discretionary review, public hearings, or environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), consistent with applicable state law.
(2) Notwithstanding any other provision herein, eligible projects shall be subject only to the objective standards associated with the specific project type and underlying zone district as specified within this Chapter, except where such standards would physically preclude the development of an urban dwelling unit project or urban subdivision.
(i) If full compliance with one or more objective standards is physically infeasible due to site- specific constraints, conflict with minimum density requirements, or an inability to meet all objective standards, the applicant shall submit documentation as requested by the City (e.g., topographic survey, site plan, or other relevant materials) to demonstrate the physical constraint. Upon review, the City shall determine which objective standards may be modified or waived to facilitate the proposed development, pursuant to Gov Code Sections 66411.7 & 65852.28.
(3) Qualifying urban dwelling unit and urban subdivision projects shall not result in the demolition or alteration of any of the following:
(i) Housing that is restricted to moderate-, low-, or very low-income households by a recorded covenant, ordinance, or other enforceable restriction; (ii) Housing subject to rent or price control administered by a public entity; or
(iii) Housing that has been occupied by tenants within the past:
1. Three (3) years for urban lot splits or two-unit urban dwelling projects; or
2. Five (5) years including housing that has been demolished or that tenants have vacated prior to the submission of a small-lot subdivision project.
(e) Standards for Urban Lot Splits and Two-Unit Urban Dwelling Unit Projects:
(1) A property may accommodate up to two urban dwelling units under the provisions of this section and in accordance with state law if such property is zoned for single- family residential use within the R -1, AE, S- R, and R -MPD zone districts; single family development within the MDR zone district; or single- family uses within PUDs and Specific Plans, and are not located within a historic district or identified as a historical property or landmark. (2) Lots resulting from an urban lot split shall be approximately equal in size with no lot smaller than 40 percent of the original parcel size and not smaller than 1,200 sq. ft., whichever is larger.
(3) No more than two dwelling units of any kind may be built on a lot that results from an urban lot split. A final map must be recorded in accordance with this Title prior to the issuance of building permits for new construction on a parcel resulting from an urban lot split.
(4) A maximum of two dwelling units, inclusive of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) or junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs), shall be permitted on any lot created through an urban lot split or on any lot utilizing the provisions for a two- unit urban dwelling unit project under this Section.
(i) Urban lot splits: No more than two total units may be established on each resulting parcel, regardless of whether those units include ADUs or JADUs. (ii) Two-unit projects without lot splits: Parcels not subject to an urban lot split may accommodate up to four total units, consisting of two primary units and up to two ADUs or JADUs, provided all applicable standards are met. (5) All required improvements shall be limited to the boundaries of the subject parcel. Urban lot split and two- unit urban dwelling unit projects eligible under this Section shall not require off -site improvements or the dedication of right - of-way. Easements for public utilities and a requirement for access to the public right-of-way meeting city standards is required if not already directly provided for.
(6) Owner Occupancy: Prior to recordation of a final map associated with an urban lot split, the applicant/property owner must sign an owner occupancy affidavit acknowledging intent to live in one of the units created, which specifies that owner -occupancy shal l be required in one of the housing units for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split, unless the applicant is a community land trust or a qualified non -profit organization as defined in state law.
(7) Each unit created under this chapter may be rented separately, however rental terms must be for a minimum of 31 consecutive days. No tenancy may be terminated prior to the completion of at least one 31- day occupancy period by the same tenant.
(f) Standards for Small-Lot Subdivisions and Small-Lot Urban Dwelling Unit Projects:
(1) A property may accommodate ten (10) or fewer parcels meeting specified criteria when located within the following zone districts:
(i) R-2, R -3, R -4, MDR zone districts and multi -family designated areas of PUDs and Specific Plans no more than five (5) net acres in size; or (ii) R-1, AE, S-R, R-MPD zone districts, and single-family designated areas of PUDs and Specific Plans that are vacant and no more than 1.5 net acres. (2) Newly created small-lot subdivision parcels shall meet the following minimum lot area requirements:
(i) No smaller than 600 square feet if zoned for multi-family residential; or (ii) No smaller than 1,200 square feet if zoned for single-family residential. (3) Average total area of floorspace for the proposed urban dwelling units on the lots created through a small-lot subdivision shall not exceed 1,750 net habitable square feet.
(4) Small-lot subdivisions may result in a remainder parcel in excess of the 10- lot limit, but shall retain existing land uses or structures, and shall not contain any new residential units, or serve the housing development project. The separate sale of any remainder lot created is prohibited unless it contained a residential dwelling unit prior to subdivision.
(5) No accessory dwelling unit(s) (ADU) or junior accessory dwelling unit(s) (JADU) shall be permitted on a parcel created through a small -lot subdivision pursuant to this Chapter.
(6) Tentative tract and parcel map applications for small -lot subdivisions utilizing the allowances within this Title must conform to all applicable objective requirements of Chapter 4 and the Subdivision Map Act.
(7) A building permit for an eligible small -lot dwelling unit project may be issued prior to the recordation of an associated small -lot subdivision map, if the applicant has submitted proof to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator of a recorded covenant that states that the applicant and the applicant’s successors and assignees agree that the building permit is issued on the condition that a certificate of occupancy or equivalent final approval for the building will not be issued unless the final map has been recorded. (8) Small-lot subdivisions created pursuant to this Title shall provide access to all created lots in the form of right -of-way dedication and off -site improvements meeting city standards as a condition of approval for the final map.
Article 21: Off-Street Parking
Sec. 16-3.21.030 Required number of off-street parking and loading spaces *Addition*
The number of parking spaces required shall be as specified in Table 21- 1, when the calculation results in a fractional number, any fraction up to and including one- half shall be disregarded and any fraction over one-half shall be adjusted to the next higher number.
The required number of parking spaces for any use to specifically mentioned or similar to any use enumerated in this Article shall be determined by the Planning Commission after it has ascertained all of the pertinent facts and then by minute action of record sets forth its findings and interpretation. In the event that two or more uses occupy the same building, lot, or parcel of land, the total requirements for off -street parking and off-street loading shall be the sum of the requirements of the uses computed separately.
Table 21-1. Off-street parking and loading requirements Land Use Type Parking Requirement Additional Parking or Parking Credit
Agricultural
Agricultural
Nursery 1 space per 1,000 sq. ft.
of sales and display area
Ranch, farm, dairy, etc… None Per listed uses for an
accessory use to the
primary agricultural use
Residential
Residential
Urban Dwelling Unit 1 space per unit, covered
or uncovered (1)
Accessory Dwelling Unit
(ADU & JADU)
None
Single-Family Residential
Mobile home within the
R-MPD district
2 spaces which may be
tandem within a garage,
carport or awning
Residential caretaking
unit
Per Conditional Use
Permit
Single-family residence 2 spaces within an
enclosed garage
Multi-Family Residential
Boardinghouse 1 space per sleeping
room
3 additional spaces
Condominium or town
house
2 covered spaces per
unit (1 space for one
bedroom units)
1 uncovered space per 2
units
Mobile Home Park 2 adjoining spaces per
unit which may be
tandem
1 space per 5 units
Multi-Family Residences 1 space per each studio
unit.
1.5 spaces per each 1
bedroom unit.
2 spaces per each 2-3
bedroom unit.
2.5 spaces per each 4+
bedroom unit.
50% of all required
tenant parking provided
shall be covered.
1 space for each 200 sq.
ft. of administrative area
for employees.
Visitor parking shall be
provided as follows:
1 space per every 3 units
for complexes with 50 or
fewer units.
1 space per every 5 units
for complexes with 51 or
more units.
Notes for Table 21-1:
(1) No parking space is required if the parcel is located within one-half mile walking distance of a high-quality transit corridor (as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code) or a major transit stop (as defined in Section 21064.3 of the Public Resources Code), or if a car share vehicle is located within one block of the parcel.
{Remainder of Section remains unchanged.}
Sec. 16-3.21.050: - Standards for off-street parking facilities Addition/Change* (a) Size of parking facilities shall be as follows:
(1) The minimum dimension of clear area for a garage or carport for single- family residential dwellings shall be eighteen feet in width and twenty feet in length, and the minimum size for a parking space associated with an urban dwelling unit project shall be nine feet in width and twenty feet in length . Each required garage or carport shall be served by a driveway from the property line which abuts a road or accessway to said structures. The minimum driveway width to a two-car garage or carport providing side-by-side parking shall be sixteen feet and nine feet for tandem parking within a garage or carport. However, when determined by the Zoning Administrator, a nine-foot driveway may be permitted (excepting within twenty feet of the garage or carport) and/or no improved driveway shall be required if it is deemed by the Zoning Administrator impractical and unreasonable because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property. The special circumstances shall include but not be limited to the size and shape of the subject property. Where the required off-street parking spaces are provided within an accessory building, a driveway to serve the off -street parking shall be a minimum of twenty feet in length from the garage structure to the property line. The minimum driveway width to a two- car garage shall be
sixteen feet. However, when determined by the Zoning Administrator, a nine- foot driveway may be permitted (excepting within twenty feet of the garage or carport) and/or no improved driveway shall be required if it is deemed by the Zoning Administrator impractical and unreasonable because of special circumstances applicable to the subject property. The special circumstances shall include, but not be limited to, the size and shape of the subject property. {Remainder of Section remains unchanged.}
Chapter 4: Subdivision Regulations (Private Development) Article 1: - Administration
Sec. 16-4.01.060 - Approval authority for urban subdivisions *Addition* Urban subdivisions including urban lot splits and small -lot subdivisions, which meet the requirements of the Subdivision Map Act, upon application filed with the Planning Division, shall be subject to ministerial review and approval, with or without conditions, of the Zoning Administrator, subject to the eligibility requirements and standards as outlined within this Title.