Agenda packet — Watsonville City Council, May 26, 2026 (part 2 of 5)

Bay Area Clean Water Agencies
Bid Results for Project 06-2026 FERRIC CHLORIDE
Bid Due on February 19, 2026 4:00 PM (PDT)

SINGLE BID AWARD
Section
Description Central Valley East Bay Marin Sonoma Napa North Bay Peninsula Sacramento South Bay Tri Valley Unit of Measure dry ton dry ton dry ton dry ton dry ton dry ton dry ton dry ton Kemira Water Solutions, Inc 1,164.0000 1,214.0000 1,221.0000 1,210.0000 1,223.0000 1,221.0000 1,221.0000 1,236.0000

FERRIC CHLORIDE
EXHIBIT "A"
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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TO: CITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN BY: WASTEWATER DIVISION MANAGER TELLEZ
RECOMMENDED BY: PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR GREEN APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: AWARD BULK CHEMICAL CONTRACT TO UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, LLC.,

FOR SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE USED IN WATER RECYCLING FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $225,000
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution approving a contract with Univar Solutions USA, LLC. for the purchase of sodium hypochlorite used in wastewater treatment processes, in the amount of $225,000 for Fiscal Year 2026- 2027; and direct the City Manager to execute the contract.

BACKGROUND:

Various chemicals are used in bulk in wastewater treatment processes, and sodium hypochlorite (“hypochlorite”) is one such chemical used to produce recycled water. The contract with the current vendor supplying hypochlorite expires at the end of the current fiscal year, and a new contract must be established to ensure an uninterrupted supply of this chemical.

DISCUSSION:

Proper wastewater treatment practices protect Watsonville’s public health and environment and ensure the City’s obligations under its many environmental permits. Various chemicals in bulk quantities are used in wastewater treatment processes, and hypochlorite is one such chemical. Hypochlorite is used to clean the disc filters at the Recycled Water Facility, and to maintain a slight chlorine residual in the treated water delivered to the Pajaro Valley Water Management Agency (PVWMA). The current contract with Univar Solutions, USA LLC. expires at the end of this fiscal year. A new contract must be approved to ensure an uninterrupted supply of this chemical.

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2 Section 3-5.400 of the Municipal Code requires that purchases of supplies estimated to cost over $100,000.00 be made pursuant to Article 3, commencing with § 3-5.400,through a formal bidding process.

Section 3-5.210 exempts certain purchases from competitive bidding. Subdivision (e) exempts purchases made cooperatively with one (1) or more other units of government through cooperative purchasing programs substantially same as the City of Watsonville. Subdivision (f) exempts purchases when in the opinion of the Purchasing Officer the supplies are available from a vendor who has been selected as the lowest bidder within the prior twelve months by another public entity using competitive bidding procedures substantially the same as those used by the City for the acquisition of such equipment or supplies (sometimes called “piggybacking”).

Watsonville is a member of the Bay Area Chemical Consortium (“BACC”). BACC is an informal cooperative of over sixty public agencies that advertise and opens sealed competitive bids and then prepares bid recommendations. Once bids are opened, participating public agencies enter their own contracts with the lowest responsive bidder. The purpose of BACC is to obtain the best possible price for chemicals through joint (bulk) purchasing.

A request for bids was issued by BACC on January 22, 2026, through PlanetBids.com. A regional bid was received on or before the February 19 due date for supply and delivery of SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% in the Central Valley, East Bay, Marin, Sonoma, Napa, North Bay, Peninsula, South Bay, and Tri Valley regions. Univar Solutions USA, LLC., was the low bidder for the South Bay region which was received on or before the February 19th due date.

Therefore, staff recommend that Council approve the award of a contract to Univar Solutions USA, LLC for the purchase and delivery of sodium hypochlorite for the recycled water treatment facility, in an amount not to exceed $225,000.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution awarding a contract to Univar Solutions USA, LLC., for the Purchase and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Infrastructure & Environment
Efficient & High Performing Government

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3 FINANCIAL IMPACT:

Funds for this contract will be available in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Wastewater Utility Enterprise, Water Recycling Operations and Maintenance budget, account code 0710-532-7551. These expenses are reimbursed by the PVWMA on a quarterly basis.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

No reasonable alternatives are known. If the City were to issue its own request for proposals (RFP) for the procurement of sodium hypochlorite, it could impact operations and would likely not result in a lower bid price.

ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):

None.

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Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 052626 SWZ ______ TV ______ PWU ______
1 RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WATSONVILLE APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH UNIVAR

SOLUTIONS USA LLC, A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, FOR THE

PURCHASE AND DELIVERY OF SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE USED IN

RECYCLED WATER TREATMENT PROCESSES, IN THE AMOUNT NOT
TO EXCEED $225,000 FOR FY 2026-2027; AND DIRECTING THE CITY

MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM THE WASTEWATER

ENTERPRISE FUND
WHEREAS, bidding requirements for the purchase of supplies, equipment and non-personal contractual service and the sale of personal property are set forth in Chapter 5 of the Title 3 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, subdivision (f) of § 3-5.210 exempts purchases when the supplies are available from a vendor who has been selected as the lowest bidder within the prior twelve (12) months by another public entity using competitive bidding procedures substantially the same as the City; and
WHEREAS, the City of Watsonville is a member of the Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC); and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the consortium is to obtain the best possible price for chemicals through joint purchasing; and
WHEREAS, Univar Solutions USA LLC, was determined to be the lowest responsive bid by the BACC for the supply and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite; and WHEREAS, the Purchasing Officer has found the bidding process for BACC to be substantially the same as those used by the City of Watsonville and therefore acceptable to use as a “piggyback”; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that the proposal from Univar Solutions USA LLC., in an amount not to exceed $225,000, be accepted as the best response.

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Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 052626
2 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

1. This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution awarding contract to Univar Solutions USA, LLC., for the purchase and delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

2. This purchase is exempt from the purchasing procedures of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Watsonville Municipal Code as a purchase available from a vendor who has been selected as the lowest bidder by another public entity using competitive bidding procedures substantially the same as the City for the acquisition of such supplies within the prior twelve months under subdivision (f) § 3-5.210 of the Municipal Code.

3. That the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite from Univar Solutions USA LLC., a limited liability company, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, is hereby authorized.

4. That the Contract for Consultant Services between the City of Watsonville and Univar Solutions USA LLC., for the purchase of Sodium Hypochlorite used in wastewater treatment processes, commencing on July 1, 2026, and ending June 30, 2027, in an amount not to exceed $225,000, a copy of which Contract is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby approved.

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Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 052626
3 5. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract for and on behalf of the City of Watsonville with minor revisions that may be approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, LLC.

THIS CONTRACT, is made and entered into this , by and
between the City of Watsonville, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "City," and Univar Solutions USA, LLC., hereinafter called "Consultant."

WITNESSETH
WHEREAS, the City needs to obtain certain professional, technical and/or specialized services of an independent contractor to assist the City in the most economical manner; and
WHEREAS, Consultant has represented that consultant has appropriate skill, training, qualifications, and experience to render such services called for under this Contract to City.

THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. SCOPE OF SERVICES. Consultant shall perform those services described in detail in Exhibit “A,” entitled “SCOPE OF SERVICES” which exhibit is attached hereto and incorporated herein.

SECTION 2. TERM OF CONTRACT. The term of this Contract shall be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, inclusive.

SECTION 3. SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE. The services of Consultant are to be completed according to the schedule set out in Exhibit “B,” entitled “SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. Consultant will diligently proceed with the agreed Scope of Services and will provide such services in a timely manner in accordance with the “SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE.” SECTION 4. COMPENSATION. The compensation to be paid to Consultant including both payment for professional services and reimbursable expenses as well as the rate and schedule of payment are set out in Exhibit “C” entitled “COMPENSATION,” which is attached hereto and incorporated herein. This amount shall not exceed $225,000.

SECTION 5. METHOD OF PAYMENT. Except as otherwise provided in Exhibit “C,” each month, Consultant shall furnish to the City a statement describing the work performed for compensation during the preceding month. Such statement shall also include a detailed record of the month's actual reimbursable expenditures.

SECTION 6. INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT. It is understood and agreed that Consultant, in the performance of the work and services agreed to be performed by Consultant, shall act as and be an independent Consultant and not an agent or Docusign Envelope ID: 3CD8F736-594A-841B-83CA-7839C9B08B62

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employee of City, and as an independent Consultant, shall obtain no rights to retirement benefits or other benefits which accrue to City's employees, and Consultant hereby expressly waives any claim it may have to any such rights.

SECTION 7. ASSIGNABILITY. Consultant shall not assign or transfer any interest in this Contract nor the performance of any of Consultant's obligations hereunder, without the prior written consent of City, and any attempt by Consultant to so assign this Contract or any rights, duties or obligations arising hereunder shall be void and of no effect.

SECTION 8. INDEMNIFICATION. Consultant represents that Consultant has the expertise and experience necessary to perform the services and duties agreed to be performed by Consultant under this Contract, and City is relying upon the skill and knowledge of Consultant to perform said services and duties. Consultant agrees to defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, its officers, agents, and employees, against any loss or liability arising out of or resulting in any way from work performed by or on behalf of Consultant under this Contract or the errors or omissions by Consultant.

SECTION 9. INSURANCE.

A. Auto and Commercial General Liability Insurance. Consultant shall also maintain in full force and effect for the term of this Contract, automobile insurance and commercial general liability insurance with an insurance carrier satisfactory to City, which insurance shall include protection against claims arising from bodily and personal injury, including death resulting therefrom, and damage to property resulting from any actual occurrence arising out of the performance of this Contract. The amounts of insurance shall not be less than the following:
(1) Commercial general liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. If such insurance contains a general aggregate limit, such limit shall apply separately to each project Consultant performs for City. Such insurance shall (a) name City, its appointed and elected officials, and its employees as insureds; and (b) be primary with respect to insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by City and (c) contain standard separation of insured's provisions.
(2) Business automobile liability insurance, or equivalent form, with a combined single limit of not less than $1,000,000.00 per occurrence. Such insurance shall include coverage for owned, hired and non-owned automobiles.

B. Workers’ Compensation Insurance. In accordance with the provisions of Section 3700 of the Labor Code, Consultant shall be insured against liability for Workers’ Compensation or undertake self-insurance. Consultant agrees to comply with such provisions before commencing performance of any work under this Contract.

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C. Proof of Insurance to City before Notice to Proceed to Work. Consultant shall satisfactorily provide certificates and endorsements of insurance to the City Clerk before Notice to Proceed to Work of this Contract will be issued. Certificates and policies shall state that the policy shall not be canceled or reduced in coverage without thirty (30) days written notice to City. Approval of insurance by City shall not relieve or decrease the extent to which Consultant may be held responsible for payment of damages resulting from services or operations performed pursuant to this Contract.

Consultant shall not perform any work under this Contract until Consultant has obtained the required insurance and until the required certificates have been submitted to the City and approved by the City Attorney. If Consultant fails or refuses to produce or maintain the insurance required by these provisions, or fails or refuses to furnish City required proof that insurance has been procured and is in force and paid for, City shall have the right at City's election to forthwith terminate this Contract immediately without any financial or contractual obligation to the City. As a result of such termination, the City reserves the right to employ another consultant to complete the project.

D. Written notice. Contractor shall provide immediate written notice if (1) any insurance policy required by this Contract is terminated; (2) any policy limit is reduced; (3) or any deductible or self insured retention is increased.

SECTION 10. NON-DISCRIMINATION. Consultant shall not discriminate, in any way, against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, color, creed, national origin, or disability in connection with or related to the performance of this Contract.

SECTION 11. TERMINATION.

A. City and Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Contract, without cause, by giving not less than ten (10) days written notice of termination.

B. If Consultant fails to perform any of its material obligations under this Contract, in addition to all other remedies provided by law, City may terminate this Contract immediately upon written notice.

C. The City Manager is empowered to terminate this Contract on behalf of City.

D. In the event of termination, Consultant shall deliver to City copies of all work papers, schedules, reports and other work performed by Consultant and upon receipt thereof, Consultant shall be paid in full for services performed and reimbursable expenses incurred to the date of termination.

SECTION 12. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. Consultant shall comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, codes and regulations of the federal, state and local governments. Consultant shall obtain and maintain a City of Watsonville business license during the term of this Contract.

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SECTION 13. GOVERNING LAW. City and Consultant agree that the law governing this Contract shall be that of the State of California. Any suit brought by either party against the other arising out of the performance of this Contract shall be filed and maintained in the Courts of the County of Santa Cruz.

SECTION 14. PRIOR CONTRACTS AND AMENDMENTS. This Contract represents the entire understanding of the parties as to those matters contained herein.

No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Contract may only be modified by a written amendment.

SECTION 15. CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION. Except as may be required by law, all data, documents, discussions, or other information developed or received by or for Consultant in performance of this Contract are confidential and not to be disclosed to any person except as authorized by the City Manager.

SECTION 16. OWNERSHIP OF MATERIALS. All reports, documents or other materials developed or received by Consultant or any other person engaged directly by Consultant to perform the services required hereunder shall be and remain the property of City without restriction or limitation upon their use.

SECTION 17. COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES. The Consultant covenants that Consultant has not employed or retained any company or person to solicit or secure the Contract, and that Consultant has not paid or agreed to pay any company or person, any fees, commissions, percentage, brokerage fee, gift, or any other consideration contingent on or resulting from the award or making of this Contract.

For breach or violation of this covenant, the City shall have the right to annul this Contract without liability, or in its discretion, to deduct from the contract price or consideration or otherwise recover, the full amount of such fee, commission, percentage fee, gift, or contingency.

SECTION 18. WAIVER. Consultant agrees that waiver by City or any one or more of the conditions of performance under this Contract shall not be construed as waiver of any other condition of performance under this Contract.

SECTION 19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

A. A Consultant shall avoid all conflict of interest or appearance of conflict of interest in performance of this Contract. Consultant shall file a FPPC Form 700 disclosure statement, which form shall be filed with the City Clerk within thirty (30) days from the effective date of this Contract as applicable.

B. No member, officer, or employee of the City, during their tenure, or for one (1) year thereafter, shall have any interest, direct or indirect, in this Contract or the Docusign Envelope ID: 3CD8F736-594A-841B-83CA-7839C9B08B62

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proceeds thereof and Consultant agrees not to allow, permit, grant, transfer, or otherwise do anything which will result in such member, officer, or employee of the City from having such interest.

SECTION 20. AUDIT BOOKS AND RECORDS. Consultant shall make available to City, its authorized agents, officers and employees, for examination any and all ledgers and books of account, invoices, vouchers, canceled checks and other records or documents evidencing or related to the expenditures and disbursements charged to the City, and shall furnish to City, its authorized agents and employees, such other evidence or information as City may require with respect to any such expense or disbursement charged by Consultant.

SECTION 21. NOTICES. All notices shall be personally served or mailed, postage prepaid, to the following addresses, or to such other address as may be designated by written notice by the parties:

CITY
City Clerk’s Office
275 Main Street, Suite 400
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 768-3040

CONSULTANT
Univar Solutions USA, LLC.
3075 Highland Parkway, Suite 200
Downers Grove, IL 605-5560
(253) 872-5040
SECTION 22. EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A: Scope of Services
Exhibit B: Schedule of Performance
Exhibit C: Compensation
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WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF, on the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY

CITY OF WATSONVILLE
BY ______________________________
Tamara Vides, City Manager
ATTEST:

BY ______________________________
Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY ______________________________
Samantha W. Zutler, City Attorney

CONSULTANT
UNIVAR SOLUTIONS USA, LLC.

BY_________________________________
Tom Edman, Sr. Product Director
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EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Supply and Delivery of Sodium Hypochlorite to the Wastewater Treatment Facility • See attached award labeled Exhibit “A”
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EXHIBIT "B"

SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCE
Services shall commence immediately upon execution of this Contract. All services performed under the provisions of this Contract shall be completed in accordance with the following schedule:

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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EXHIBIT "C"

COMPENSATION
a. Total Compensation. The total obligation of City under this Contract shall not exceed ____$225,000_______________________.
b. Basis for Payment. Payment(s) to Consultant for services performed under this contract shall be made as follows and shall [not] include payment for reimbursable expenses:
c. Payment Request. Consultant shall submit a request for payment for services on a monthly basis by letter to Director, or said Director's designated representative. Such request for payment shall cover the preceding monthly period during the term hereof, shall note the City's purchase order number for this contract, shall contain a detailed listing of the total number of items or tasks or hours for which payment is requested, the individual dates on which such services were rendered, and invoices for reimbursable expenses, if any. Upon receipt in the Office of Director of said payment request, Director shall cause payment to be initiated to Consultant for appropriate compensation.

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PO Box 24055, MS 702 • Oakland, CA 94623 • www.bacwa.org Central Contra Costa Sanitary District • East Bay Dischargers Authority • City of San Jose • East Bay Municipal Utility District • City & County of San Francisco March 13, 2026
Univar Solutions USA, LLC
Attn: Jennifer M Perras
8201 S 21st St.

Kent, WA 98032
RE: Award Contract in Response to Bay Area Chemical Consortium (BACC) Bid No. 13-2026 for Supply and Delivery of SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5%.

Dear Ms. Perras
We are pleased to advise you that the bid submitted by Univar Solutions USA, LLC. for Bid No. 13- 2026 was determined to be the lowest responsive bid for the supply and delivery of SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% for Central Valley, East Bay, Marin Sonoma Napa, North Bay, Peninsula, South Bay, Tri Valley regions during the period July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.

The participating BACC Agencies should be contacting you shortly to discuss entering into contracts with Univar Solutions USA, LLC. for their respective facilities.

Bay Area Chemical Consortium sincerely appreciates your efforts and participation in the competitive bid process.

If you have any questions, please free to contact me at [email protected] Sincerely,
Jennifer Dyment
Assistant Executive Director
BACWA.org
as Coordinating Agency for the Bay Area Chemical Consortium EXHIBIT "A"
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Bay Area Clean Water Agencies
Bid Results for Project 13-2026 SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% Bid Due on February 19, 2026 4:00 PM (PDT)

REGIONAL BID AWARD
Section
Sodium Hypochlorite

12.5% In Carboys
(OPTIONAL BID ITEM)
SODIUM

HYPOCHLORITE

5.25% (Optional
bid item)
Description Central Valley East Bay Marin Sonoma Napa North Bay Peninsula Sacramento South Bay Tri Valley Central Valley North Bay Tri Valley Marin Sonoma Napa Sacramento Unit of Measure gal gal gal gal gal gal gal gal gal gal gal gal Univar Solutions USA LLC. 3.4900 3.4700 3.4900 3.4500 3.5200 3.6100 3.4500 3.5100 no bid no bid no bid no bid no bid SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5%
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE 12.5% In 275-gal totes
(Optional bid item)
EXHIBIT "A"
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CHEMICAL USED IN RECYCLED AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000 FOR FY 2026-2027
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution approving a sole source contract with SNF Polydyne, Inc., for the purchase and delivery of flocculant polymer chemicals for wastewater and recycled water treatment, in an amount not to exceed $700,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027, and direct the City Manager to execute the contract.

BACKGROUND:

The City of Watsonville Wastewater Division uses polymer chemicals to enhance solids separation, dewatering, and effluent quality in both the wastewater treatment and recycled water facilities. SNF Polydyne, Inc., has been the supplier of these polymers and has provided consistent, reliable service and technical support. A new contract is needed to continue chemical delivery for wastewater treatment in the new fiscal year.

DISCUSSION:

SNF Polydyne, Inc. is the current provider of polymer chemicals used in our wastewater and recycled water treatment process. Polymers are manufactured with chemical formulas unique to each supplier.

When the Recycled Water Treatment Facility was constructed, several rounds of jar testing and pilot testing were completed to confirm that the SNF Polydyne polymer is the most effective and costefficient chemical for the City’s particular wastewater and recycled water makeup. From time to time,

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2 the City conducts jar and pilot tests with polymers from other manufacturers. The city performed jar testing of various polymer manufacturers in fall of last year to compare performance and impacts on process efficiency.

The specific polymer purchased from SNF Polydyne was tested and found to perform best with the City’s wastewater and recycled water makeup, resulting in optimal treatment performance and operational efficiency. Continuing with this vendor ensures product consistency, avoids operational risk from chemical incompatibility, and maintains compliance with regulatory requirements. SNF Polydyne has demonstrated reliability, product availability, and responsive technical support tailored to our treatment needs.

Subdivision (c) of § 3-5.210 of the Municipal Code exempts from competitive bidding “Equipment, supplies or nonprofessional services (that) are unique, available only from one (1) source, or sought to match existing equipment or supplies already in use (also known as a sole source purchase).” Since the process-proven polymer is proprietary and only available from one manufacturer, staff recommend that Council approve a sole source contract with SNF Polydyne, not to exceed the amount of $700,000 for Fiscal Year 2026-2027.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(5), in that adopting a Resolution awarding contract to SNF Polydyne, for the purchase and delivery of polymer chemicals does not meet CEQA's definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

Infrastructure & Environment
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

This contract will be funded through the wastewater operational budget account 710-530-7551 ($350,000.00) and the recycled water operational budget account 710-532-7551 ($350,000.00) which are proposed to be funded in the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

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3 No reasonable alternative is known. Polymer is required to continue operation of the wastewater and recycled water treatment facility in accordance with state regulatory requirements.

ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):
1) Proprietary Letter from SNF Polydyne, Inc.

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polydyneinc.com
SNF Polydyne • 1 Chemical Plant Road • Riceboro, GA 31323 USA • Tel 800.848.7659 Emailed to: [email protected]
May 11, 2026
Ruben Tellez
Wastewater Division Manager
City of Watsonville
500 Clearwater Lane
Watsonville, CA 95076
SUBJECT: City of Watsonville Sole Source Letter
Dear Mr. Tellez,
Please accept this letter as Polydyne Inc.’s proposal that we are the sole source manufacturer and supplier of the following products supplied to the City of Watsonville:

CLARIFLOC™ A-210P, CLARIFLOC™ C-378, and CLARIFLOC™ C-331 A sole source declaration is a frequently used method by which municipal customers can secure the purchase of goods that have proven efficacy in their process and cannot be obtained from any other source.

The above-named CLARIFLOC™ polymers have a molecular structure, molecular weight, and particular raw material components that are unique to Polydyne’s CLARIFLOC™ product line. CLARIFLOC™ is Polydyne’s trademark and no other vendor is authorized to supply these products.

For the period of July 15th, 2026, through July 14th, 2027, Polydyne Inc. shall commit to manufacture, maintain inventory, and supply the City of Watsonville with CLARIFLOC™ A-210P polymer at the price of $1.67 per pound, CLARIFLOC™ C-378 at the price of $1.43 per pound, and CLARIFLOC™ C-331 or a similar CLARIFLOC™ polymer at the price of $0.25 per pound.

If this proposal is acceptable, please send notification via email to [email protected]. If you have any questions regarding this proposal, please feel free to contact Cathy Huynh, Technical Service Representative, at 916-200-6465 or by email to [email protected] or Rawlin Castro, West Region Sales Manager, at 415-218-6089, or by email to [email protected].

Best regards,
Boyd Stanley
Sr. Vice-President
Attachment 1

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1 Reso No. ______ (CM)
Meeting Date: 0552626 SWZ ______ TV ______ PWU ______
RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE APPROVING SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT WITH POLYDYNE, INC., DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC., A CORPORATION, FOR THE PURCHASE AND

DELIVERY OF FLOCCULANT POLYMER CHEMICALS USED IN

WASTEWATER TREATMENT AND RECYCLED WATER PRODUCTION, IN
THE AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $700,000.00 FOR FY 2026-2027; AND

DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE SAME (FUNDED FROM

THE WASTEWATER ENTERPRISE FUND)
WHEREAS, bidding requirements for the purchase of supplies, equipment and nonpersonal contractual services and the sale of personal property are set forth in Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, subdivision (c) of § 3-5.210 exempts equipment that is unique, available only from one source, or sought to match existing equipment or supplies already in use (also known as a sole source purchase); and
WHEREAS, Polydyne, Inc., dba SNF Polydyne, Inc., presently supplies polymers to the City; and
WHEREAS, there are no other polymer suppliers that have proven to be effective and cost effective in treating the City’s particular wastewater and water constituents to meet state regulatory requirements (also known as a sole source purchase).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

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2 Reso No. ______ (CM)
Meeting Date: 052626
change in the environment and if a “project,” is exempt under the “common sense” exception (14 Cal. Code Regs. § 15061(b)(3)) because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this action may have a significant effect on the environment.

2. This purchase is exempt from the purchasing procedures of Chapter 5 of Title 3 of the Municipal Code as a sole source purchase under subdivision (c) of § 3-5.210 of the Municipal Code.

3. The Council finds that the purchase of flocculant polymer chemicals used in Wastewater Treatment and Recycled Water Production are currently available from one source that meets the City’s facility treatment operations (also known as a sole source purchase).

4. That this sole source purchase from Polydyne, Inc., dba SNF Polydyne, Inc., a corporation, in an amount not to exceed $700,000 for FY 2026-2027, is hereby authorized.

5. That the Contract for Consultant Services between the City of Watsonville and Polydyne, Inc., dba SNF Polydyne, Inc., for the purchase of Polymers used in wastewater and recycled water treatment processes, a copy of which Contract is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, is hereby approved.

6. The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to execute said contract for and on behalf of the City of Watsonville with minor revisions that may be approved by the City Manager and the City Attorney.
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CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES BETWEEN
THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE AND POLYDYNE, INC. DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC.

THIS CONTRACT, is made and entered into this , by and
between the City of Watsonville, a municipal corporation, hereinafter called "City," and Polydyne, Inc. dba SNF Polydyne, Inc., hereinafter called "Consultant."

THE PARTIES HEREBY AGREE AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 2. TERM OF CONTRACT. The term of this Contract shall be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027, inclusive.

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SECTION 9. INSURANCE.

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SECTION 11. TERMINATION.

A. City and Consultant shall have the right to terminate this Contract, without cause, by giving not less than ten (10) days written notice of termination.

C. The City Manager is empowered to terminate this Contract on behalf of City.

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SECTION 14. PRIOR CONTRACTS AND AMENDMENTS. This Contract represents the entire understanding of the parties as to those matters contained herein.

No prior oral or written understanding shall be of any force or effect with respect to those matters covered hereunder. This Contract may only be modified by a written amendment.

SECTION 19. CONFLICT OF INTEREST.

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proceeds thereof and Consultant agrees not to allow, permit, grant, transfer, or otherwise do anything which will result in such member, officer, or employee of the City from having such interest.

SECTION 21. NOTICES. All notices shall be personally served or mailed, postage prepaid, to the following addresses, or to such other address as may be designated by written notice by the parties:

CITY
City Clerk’s Office
275 Main Street, Suite 400
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 768-3040

CONSULTANT
Polydyne, Inc. dba SNF Polydyne, Inc.

Once Chemical Plant Road
Riceboro, GA 31323
(800) 848-7659
SECTION 22. EXHIBITS:

Exhibit A: Scope of Services
Exhibit B: Schedule of Performance
Exhibit C: Compensation
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WITNESS THE EXECUTION HEREOF, on the day and year first hereinabove written.

CITY

CITY OF WATSONVILLE
BY ______________________________
Tamara Vides, City Manager
ATTEST:

BY ______________________________
Irwin I. Ortiz, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

BY ______________________________
Samantha W. Zutler, City Attorney

CONSULTANT
POLYDYNE, INC. DBA SNF POLYDYNE, INC.

BY_________________________________
Boyd Stanley, Sr. Vice-President
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EXHIBIT "A"

SCOPE OF SERVICES
Supply and Delivery of Polymers (CLARIFLOC™ A-210P, CLARIFLOC™ C-378, and CLARIFLOC™ C-331) to the Wastewater Treatment Facility
• See attached award labeled Exhibit “A”
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EXHIBIT "B"

July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2027
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EXHIBIT "C"

COMPENSATION
a. Total Compensation. The total obligation of City under this Contract shall not exceed ____$700,000_______________________.
b. Basis for Payment. Payment(s) to Consultant for services performed under this contract shall be made as follows and shall [not] include payment for reimbursable expenses:
c. Payment Request. Consultant shall submit a request for payment for services on a monthly basis by letter to Director, or said Director's designated representative. Such request for payment shall cover the preceding monthly period during the term hereof, shall note the City's purchase order number for this contract, shall contain a detailed listing of the total number of items or tasks or hours for which payment is requested, the individual dates on which such services were rendered, and invoices for reimbursable expenses, if any. Upon receipt in the Office of Director of said payment request, Director shall cause payment to be initiated to Consultant for appropriate compensation.

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Best regards,
Boyd Stanley
Sr. Vice-President
EXHIBIT "A"
pg. 1 of 1
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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TO: CITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN BY: Principal Engineer Lizarraga
RECOMMENDED BY: PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR GREEN APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: ACCEPT $3,210,000 IN GRANT FUNDING FROM THE SANTA CRUZ

COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION (SCCRTC) FOR

THE FREEDOM BLVD, CLIFFORD AVE, AND PENNSYLVANIA DR
PROJECTS; AND APPROVE REDISTRIBUTION OF $319,407.60 IN

PREVIOUSLY PROGRAMMED FUNDS
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council adopt a resolution accepting $3,210,000 in grant funding from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission for the Freedom Blvd Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, the Clifford Ave Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, and the Pennsylvania Dr Trail Rehabilitation Project, authorizing the City Manager to negotiate and execute all agreements and any amendments necessary, appropriating the funds to the Special Grants Fund [0260], approving the reprogramming of $319,407.60 in RTIP funds from the Freedom Blvd Plan Line Project and Ohlone Parkway Street Improvements Project to the Clifford Ave and Pennsylvania Dr projects, and authorizing the City Manager to execute all necessary agreements and amendments.

BACKGROUND:

In November 2025, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission adopted the 2025 Consolidated Grants Program and 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), which programs state and federal transportation funding for projects throughout the region. As part of that action, the City of Watsonville received funding allocations for the Freedom Blvd Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, the Clifford Ave Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, and the Pennsylvania Dr Trail Rehabilitation Project.

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2 Additionally, in February 2026, the SCCRTC approved amendments to the RTIP to adjust previously programmed funding and allow for redistribution between projects based on current needs and delivery readiness. These amendments include the reallocation of funds between City of Watsonville projects.

DISCUSSION:

The City of Watsonville has been awarded a total of $3,210,000 in RTIP funding for three transportation projects that focus on roadway rehabilitation and safety improvements. The Freedom Blvd project will improve Freedom Blvd from Airport Blvd to Green Valley Rd. The Clifford Ave project will improve Clifford Ave from Main St to Pennsylvania Ave. The Pennsylvania Dr Trail project will improve the existing trail corridor from Clifford Ave to Winding Way. These project limits represent key corridors and connections within the City’s transportation network.

The proposed improvements will improve pavement conditions, upgrade curb ramps and sidewalks to current ADA standards, and enhance safety through traffic calming and improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The Freedom Blvd and Clifford Ave projects are located along key corridors and will improve accessibility and safety for residents, businesses, and commuters. The Pennsylvania Dr Trail project will rehabilitate an existing trail and improve connectivity between residential, commercial, and community destinations.

In addition to the grant award, the SCCRTC approved the reprogramming of $319,407.60 in existing RTIP funds from the Freedom Blvd Plan Line Project and the Ohlone Parkway Street Improvements Project.

These funds will be redistributed to the Clifford Ave and Pennsylvania Dr projects to support construction and ensure that available funding is directed toward projects that are ready to move forward. This adjustment allows the City to fully utilize available resources and maintain progress on high-priority capital improvements.

The RTIP grant funds, a total of $3,529,407.60, are distributed across the three projects as shown in the table below:

PROJECT 2025 RTIP Grant
Allocation
Redistributed

RTIP TOTAL
Freedom Blvd Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project $1,800,000 $0 $1,800,000 Clifford Ave Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project $850,000 $160,000 $1,010,000 Pennsylvania Dr Trail Rehabilitation Project $560,000 $159,407.60 $719,407.60 Total $3,210,000 $319,407.60 $3,529,407.60
CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

The acceptance of grant funding and the redistribution of funds are administrative and fiscal activities and are not considered a project under CEQA pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Environmental review will be completed for each individual project prior to construction, as required.

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3 STRATEGIC PLAN:

This item supports the City’s Strategic Plan by advancing infrastructure improvements that enhance roadway conditions, safety, and multimodal access. It also supports efficient and well-performing government by leveraging external funding sources and supports fiscal health by maximizing the use of grant funding for capital projects.

Efficient and Well-performing Government
Infrastructure & Environment
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The City will receive $3,210,000 in grant funding from the SCCRTC, which will be appropriated to the Special Grants Fund [0260] and used toward the Freedom Blvd, Clifford Ave, and Pennsylvania Dr projects.

An additional $319,407.60 in previously programmed RTIP funds will be reallocated to the Clifford Ave and Pennsylvania Dr projects. No General Fund impact is anticipated.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

The City Council may choose not to accept the grant funding or approve the redistribution of funds; however, doing so would delay or reduce the scope of these projects and limit the City’s ability to deliver planned roadway and safety improvements.

ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):
1) Project Location Map
2) SCCRTC Resolution No. 22-26 (RTIP Consolidated Grants) 3) SCCRTC Resolution No. 33-26 (RTIP Amendments)

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Project Locations
2025 RTIP Grant Funding
Legend
Clifford Ave
Freedom Blvd
Pennsylvania Dr Trail
3000 ft
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Reso No. (CM)
Meeting Date: 052626 1
RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING $3,210,000 IN GRANT FUNDS FROM THE

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION
(SCCRTC) FOR THE FREEDOM BLVD ROAD REHABILITATION AND

TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, THE CLIFFORD AVE ROAD

REHABILITATION AND TRAFFIC CALMING PROJECT, AND THE
PENNSYLVANIA DR TRAIL REHABILITATION PROJECT;

AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE
ALL AGREEMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS NECESSARY;
APPROVING THE REPROGRAMMING OF $319,407.60 IN RTIP FUNDS;

AND APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS
FUND [0260]
WHEREAS, on November 6, 2025, the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission (SCCRTC) adopted Resolution No. 22-26 approving the 2025 Consolidated Grants Program and 2026 Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP), which included grant funding for the Freedom Blvd Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, the Clifford Ave Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, and the Pennsylvania Dr Trail Rehabilitation Project; and WHEREAS, on February 5, 2026, the SCCRTC adopted Resolution No. 33-26 amending the RTIP to allow for the reprogramming of funds between projects, including the reallocation of $319,407.60 in RTIP funds from the Freedom Blvd Plan Line Project and the Ohlone Parkway Street Improvements Project to the Clifford Ave and Pennsylvania Dr projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

1. The acceptance of grant funding and reprogramming of funds is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15378(b)(4), as the action is administrative in nature and does not result in a direct or indirect physical change in the environment.

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Meeting Date: 052626 2

2. That the City Council hereby accepts grant funds from the Santa Cruz County Regional Transportation Commission, in the amount of $3,210,000 for the Freedom Blvd Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, the Clifford Ave Road Rehabilitation and Traffic Calming Project, and the Pennsylvania Dr Trail Rehabilitation Project.

3. That the City Council hereby approves the reprogramming of $319,407.60 in RTIP funds from the Freedom Blvd Plan Line Project and the Ohlone Parkway Street Improvements Project to the Clifford Ave Road Rehabilitation Project and the Pennsylvania Dr Trail Rehabilitation Project.

4. That the City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to negotiate and execute on behalf of the City of Watsonville any agreements and amendments thereto and any necessary documents to implement this Resolution.

5. That the $3,210,000 in grant funds is hereby appropriated to the Special Grants Fund [0260].
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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TO: CITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN BY: Contract On-Call Traffic Engineer Rodriguez RECOMMENDED BY: PUBLIC WORKS & UTILITIES DIRECTOR GREEN APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: ACCEPT FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION SAFE STREETS FOR ALL

PLANNING AND DEMONSTRATION GRANT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$560,000; AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO NEGOTIATE AND

EXECUTE ALL AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS NECESSARY FOR
COMPLETION OF THE PROJECT; AND APPROPRI
RECOMMENDATION:

Adopt a resolution accepting a Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Safe Streets for All (SS4A) Planning and Demonstration Grant, in the amount of $560,000; authorizing and directing City Manager to negotiate and execute all agreements and amendments necessary for completion of the project; and appropriate such grant funds to a new project in the Special Grants Fund [0260]; and finding the approval exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines section 15301(Class 1-Existing Facilities).

BACKGROUND:

The Federal Highway Administration released its fourth cycle call for projects as part of the SS4A grant program in the Summer 2025. The SS4A grant program includes three primary programs:

1. Safety Action Plan grants for development of studies;

2. Implementation grants to build projects and implement programs developed in approved Safety Action Plans;

3. Demonstration and Planning Grants to help provide demonstration projects during development of Safety Action Plan.

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2 The City submitted a Planning & Demonstration Grant as part of the SS4A Fourth Cycle release, requesting funds to demonstrate the effectiveness of Speed Enforcement Warning Camera systems and the deployment of variable message speed warning trailers along school routes. The speed enforcement warning cameras would issue warning notices to registered vehicle owners for excessive vehicle speeds.

The warning cameras use Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) databases for issuance of warning notices.

There is no tie on the issuance of warning cameras with any state or federal databases. The City received notification of grant award in December 2025. The City applied for a grant in the amount of $560,000 with a $140,000 local match for a total project cost of $700,000.

DISCUSSION:

The FHWA – SS4A program is the only federally-approved roadway safety grant program funded in the current federal government budget. FHWA is aiming to have all government agencies across the country develop Safety Action Plan studies using data-driven and community-based input methods. The program also includes funding for Planning & Demonstration Projects that can be implemented during the development of Safety Action Plans.

The City received a grant to develop a Safety Action Plan as part of the SS4A’s Third grant cycle in 2024-

25. The grant funding agreement with FHWA was just completed in January 2026 and will be initiated in the Spring 2026 following a Request for Proposals process to select a consultant team for the project.

The City submitted a grant proposal over the Summer of 2025 as part of the SS4As Fourth Cycle grant call to implement a demonstration project that can be highlighted during the Safety Action Plan development to determine if long-term implementation of the project is feasible. The awarded demonstration project includes two elements:

1. Speed Enforcement Warning Cameras
The State of California currently only allows the issuance of administrative citations through the use of speed camera enforcement for five cities in the state (Sacramento, San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, and San Diego). The administrative citations being issued in the five cities do not impact driving records (judicial citations) and are issued to registered vehicle owners.

The proposed Watsonville – Speed Enforcement Warning Camera Demonstration Project includes procurement of the same speed cameras used by the five cities in the current project but instead of issuing administrative citations, the proposed project will distribute warning notices without any fee citation or impact to registered vehicle owner’s driver’s license. The intent being to baseline existing vehicle speeds and to determine if warning issuance alone is effective in permanently reducing vehicle speeds. The project will utilize DMV databases and there is no sharing of data between any other State or Federal database programs.

The grant includes funds for both speed camera procurement and service for up to two (2) years to issue warning citations.

2. Variable Message Speed Trailers along School Routes

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3 The grant also includes funds for procurement of two variable message speed trailers that can be used to both highlight vehicle speeds along school routes and to disseminate community messages targeting roadway safety.

The demonstration grant project is intended to help advise the Safety Action Plan to determine if the longterm use of speed cameras is a positive speed management strategy. If proven successful, the City can take advantage of later to issue administrative citations if the State Legislature allows such a strategy for all local agencies in the future. The variable message speed trailer element will also advise the Safety Action Plan project through data collection and future program activities focused on community messaging.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Categorical Exemption Class 1 (Existing Facilities), in that implementing temporary speed camera enforcement and temporary installation of variable message speed trailers are minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use.

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This project supports the following Strategic Plan Goals:

Infrastructure & Environment
Public Safety
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

The SS4A Planning & Demonstration Project is estimated to cost approximately $700,000. The SS4A Program will provide a grant in the amount of $560,000 that is reimbursable as the project is developed.

Proceeds from the grant are to be appropriated to the Special Grant Fund [0260]. The $140,000 local match will be funded through the Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Account No. 0312-972-7837-14322 where there are sufficient funds available in the currently approved budget.

ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

No reasonable alternatives are known at this time.

ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):

None.

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Meeting Date: 052626 SWZ ______ TV ______ PWU ______
1 RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WATSONVILLE ACCEPTING THE FEDERAL HIGHWAY

ADMINISTRATION SAFE STREETS FOR ALL PLANNING AND

DEMONSTRATION GRANT, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO

NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE FEDERAL

HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION FOR ACCEPTANCE OF SAFE STREETS
FOR ALL GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $560,000, AND
APPROPRIATING SUCH FUNDS TO THE SPECIAL GRANTS FUND;

AND FINDING THE PROJECT EXEMPT FROM REVIEW UNDER THE

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES
SECTION 15301 (CLASS 1-EXISTING FACILITIES)
WHEREAS, the City submitted a grant proposal and received a grant, in the amount of $560,000 for Planning & Demonstration Project from the Safe Streets for All grant program.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

1. This action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 Categorical Exemption Class 1, in that implementing temporary speed camera enforcement and temporary installation of variable message speed trailers are minor alterations of existing public facilities involving negligible or no expansion of use.

2. The project will install four (4) speed photo radar cameras that will be moved on and along the Freedom Blvd and Green Valley Rd corridors to send warning notices regarding excessive vehicle speeds above the posted speed limits and will provide funding for two variable messages speed trailers for deployment along suggested routes to school to encourage speed compliance and enhance student safety.

3. The City accepts the grant from the Federal Highway Administration;

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Meeting Date: 052626 2
authorizes the City Manager to negotiate and execute an agreement with the Federal Highway Administration to accept the $560,000 grant for implementation of the project; and appropriates all funds to the Special Grants Fund [0260]. ************************************

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1. Federal Award No. 2. Effective Date
See No. 15 Below

3. Assistance
Listings No.

20.939

4. Award To
City of Watsonville
250 Main Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
Unique Entity Id.: KM1BKFS1MGU5
TIN No.: 946000451

5. Sponsoring Office
U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Safety
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
HSSA-1, Mail Drop W56-485
Washington, DC 20590

6. Period of Performance
Effective Date of Award – 24 Months

7. Total Amount
Federal Share:

Recipient Share:

Other Federal Funds:

Other Funds:

Total:
$560,000
$140,000
$0
$0
$700,000

8. Type of Agreement
Grant

9. Authority
Section 24112 of the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act (IIJA, Pub. L. 117–58, November
15, 2021)

10. Procurement Request No.
[insert PR Number]

11. Federal Funds Obligated
Demonstration Activity 1: $504,000
Demonstration Activity 2: $56,000

12. Submit Payment Requests To
See Article 5.

13. Description of the Project
Watsonville Vision Zero: SpeedSafe Demonstration

RECIPIENT

14. Signature of Person Authorized to Sign
___________________________________
Signature Date
Name: Tamara Vides
Title: City Manager

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

15. Signature of Agreement Officer
______________________________________
Signature Date
Name:

Title: Agreement Officer

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

GRANT AGREEMENT UNDER THE
FISCAL YEAR 2025 SAFE STREETS AND ROADS FOR ALL GRANT PROGRAM This agreement is between the United States Department of Transportation’s (the “USDOT”) Federal Highway Administration (the “FHWA”) and the City of Watsonville (the “Recipient”).

This agreement reflects the selection of the Recipient to receive a Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) Grant for the Watsonville Vision Zero: SpeedSafe Demonstration Project.

The parties therefore agree to the following:

ARTICLE 1

GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.1 General Terms and Conditions.
(a) In this agreement, “General Terms and Conditions” means the content of the document titled “General Terms and Conditions Under the Fiscal Year 2025 Safe Streets and Roads for All (“SS4A”) Grant Program,” dated January 22, 2026 which is available at https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a/grant-agreements under “Fiscal Year 2025.” Articles 7–33 are in the General Terms and Conditions. The General Terms and Conditions are part of this agreement.
(b) The Recipient acknowledges that it has knowledge of the General Terms and Conditions.

Recipient also states that it is required to comply with all applicable Federal laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR part 200); National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et seq.); and Build America, Buy America Act (IIJA, div. G §§ 70901-27).
(c) The Recipient acknowledges that the General Terms and Conditions impose obligations on the Recipient and that the Recipient’s non-compliance with the General Terms and Conditions may result in remedial action, termination of the SS4A Grant, disallowing costs incurred for the Project, requiring the Recipient to refund to the FHWA the SS4A Grant, and reporting the noncompliance in the Federal-government-wide integrity and performance system.

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ARTICLE 2

APPLICATION, PROJECT, AND AWARD

2.1 Application.

Application Title: Watsonville Vision Zero: SpeedSafe Demonstration Application Date: 6/25/25

2.2 Award Amount.

SS4A Grant Amount: $560,000

2.3 Federal Obligation Information.

Federal Obligation Type: Multiple
Obligation Condition Table
Phase of Project Allocation of
the SS4A
Grant
Obligation Condition
Base Phase: PreNEPA$560,000

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Obligation Condition Table
Phase of Project Allocation of
the SS4A
Grant
Obligation Condition
Option Phase 1: Final
Design
$115,000 The Recipient shall not expend any funds (Federal or non-Federal) for, seek reimbursement of eligible
costs, or otherwise begin any part of the final
design and construction of an Implementation or
Demonstration Project unless and until:
(1) The requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et
seq.) (“NEPA”), Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470f)
(“NHPA”), and any other applicable
environmental laws and regulations have been
met; and
(2) FHWA, or a State with applicable NEPA
Assignment authority, has approved the NEPA
document for the Project and provided the
Recipient with a written notice that the
environmental review process is complete; and
(3) FHWA has obligated additional funds for this
phase and notified the Recipient in writing that
the Recipient may proceed to the next activity
after NEPA approval, and the Recipient has
acknowledged receipt in writing of FHWA’s
notification. Recipient shall not proceed with
any such activities until (2) and (3) as described
in this section are met. Costs that are incurred
before (2) and (3) as described in this section
are met are not allowable costs under this
agreement.

Extent of activities that are permissible before
NEPA is complete are those activities constituting
“preliminary design” as specified in FHWA Order
6640.1A.

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Obligation Condition Table
Phase of Project Allocation of
the SS4A
Grant
Obligation Condition
Option Phase 2:

Construction
$25,000 The Recipient shall not expend any funds (Federal or non-Federal) for, seek reimbursement of eligible
costs, or otherwise begin any part of the
construction or final design and construction of an
Implementation Project or Demonstration Project
unless and until:
(1) The requirements of the National
Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C. § 4321 et
seq.) (“NEPA”), Section 106 of the National
Historic Preservation Act (16 U.S.C. § 470f)
(“NHPA”), and any other applicable environmental
laws and regulations have been met; and
(2) FHWA, or a State with applicable NEPA
Assignment authority, has approved the NEPA
document for the Project and provided the
Recipient with a written notice that the
environmental review process is complete; and
(3) FHWA has obligated additional funds for this
phase and notified the Recipient in writing that
the Recipient may proceed to the next activity
after NEPA approval, and the Recipient has
acknowledged receipt in writing of FHWA’s
notification. Recipient shall not proceed with
any such activities until (2) and (3) as described
in this section are met. Costs that are incurred
before (2) and (3) as described in this section
are met are not allowable costs under this
agreement.

Extent of activities that are permissible before
NEPA is complete are those activities constituting
“preliminary design” as specified in FHWA Order
6640.1A.

2.4 Budget Period.

Base Phase Budget Period: Effective Date of Award – 7-1-2026 Option Phase 1 Budget Period: [Reserved]
Option Phase 2 Budget Period: [Reserved]

2.5 Grant Designation.

Designation: Demonstration

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ARTICLE 3

SUMMARY PROJECT INFORMATION

3.1 Summary of Project’s Statement of Work.

Narrative: This award is for demonstration activity project.

City of Watsonville will launch a speed management and enforcement initiative titled the Watsonville Vision Zero: Safespeed Demonstration. This project will pilot automated and real-time speed reduction tools, including:
• Four (4) fixed speed safety cameras, to be installed and tested for approximately two years along high-speed, high-collision corridors, such as Freedom Boulevard and Green Valley Road (See Project Map for proposed locations), and
• Two (2) mobile radar speed feedback signs to provide real-time speed alerts and encourage voluntary compliance along school routes and collector streets.

The project will be completed in two phases.

Base Phase: Pre-NEPA:

Demonstration Activity No. 1 – Install four (4) fixed speed safety cameras, to be installed and tested for approximately two years along high-speed, high-collision corridors, such as Freedom Boulevard and Green Valley Road.

Demonstration Activity No. 2 – Install two (2) mobile radar speed feedback signs to provide real-time speed alerts and encourage voluntary compliance along school routes and collector streets.

Option Phase 1: Final Design, Right-of-Way, and Utility Relocation: N/A Option Phase 2: Construction: N/A

3.2 Project’s Estimated Schedule.

Implementation/Demonstration Activity Schedule (Non-Construction) Milestone Schedule Date
Planned Activity Completion Date: 9/30/28
Planned SS4A Final Report Date: 12/31/28

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3.3 Project’s Estimated Costs.
(a) Eligible Project Costs
Eligible Project Costs
SS4A Grant Amount: $560,000
Other Federal Funds: $0
State Funds: $0
Local Funds: $140,000
In-Kind Match: $0
Other Funds: $0
Total Eligible Project Cost: $700,000
(b) Cost Classification Table
Cost Classification
Total
Costs
Non-SS4A
Previously
Incurred
Costs
Eligible
Costs
Administrative and legal expenses $0 $0 $0
Land, structures, rights-of-way, appraisals, etc. $0 $0 $0 Relocation expenses and payments $0 $0 $0
Architectural and engineering fees $75,000 $0 $75,000
Other architectural and engineering fees $0 $0 $0
Project inspection fees $0 $0 $0
Site work $ $0 $
Demolition and removal $0] $0 $0]
Construction $25,000 $0 $25,000
Equipment $225,000 $0 $225,000
Miscellaneous: Equipment Service Operation Fees $350,000 $0 $350,000 Contingency $25,000 $0 $25,000
Project Total $700,000 $0 $700,000
(c) Indirect Costs
Indirect costs are allowable under this Agreement in accordance with 2 CFR part 200 and the Recipient’s approved Budget Application. In the event the Recipient’s indirect cost rate changes, the Recipient will notify FHWA of the planned adjustment and provide supporting documentation for such adjustment. This Indirect Cost provision does not operate to waive the limitations on Federal funding provided in this document. The Recipient’s indirect costs are allowable only insofar as they do not cause the Recipient to exceed the total obligated funding.

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ARTICLE 4

CONTACT INFORMATION

4.1 Recipient Contact(s).

Murray Fontes
Assistant Director of Public Works and Utilities
City of Watsonville
250 Main Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831) 768 - 3117
[email protected]

4.2 Recipient Key Personnel.

Name Title or Position
Murray Fontes Assistant Director of Public
Works and Utilities

4.3 USDOT Project Contact(s).

Safe Streets and Roads for All Program Manager
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Safety
HSSA-1, Mail Stop: W56-485
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington, DC 20590
[email protected]
and
Agreement Officer (AO)
Federal Highway Administration
Office of Competitive Grants and Workforce Programs
HACG-30, Mail Stop W51-232
1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E.

Washington, DC 20590
[email protected]
and
Division Administrator – California
Agreement Officer’s Representative (AOR)
650 Capital Mall, Suite 4-100
Sacramento, CA 95817
(916) 498-5853
And

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Mike Shami
California Division Office Lead Point of Contact
FHWA CA Delivery
[email protected]
(916) 498-5853
[email protected]

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ARTICLE 5

USDOT ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

5.1 Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization.

USDOT Office for Subaward and Contract Authorization: FHWA Office of Competitive Grants and Workforce Programs

SUBAWARDS AND CONTRACTS APPROVAL
Note: See 2 CFR § 200.331, Subrecipient and contractor determinations, for definitions of subrecipient (who is awarded a subaward) versus contractor (who is awarded a contract).

Note: Recipients with a procurement system deemed approved and accepted by the Government or by the Agreement Officer (the “AO”) are exempt from the requirements of this clause. See 2 CFR 200.317 through 200.327.

In accordance with 2 CFR 200.308(f)(6), the recipient or subrecipient shall obtain prior written approval from the USDOT agreement officer for the subaward, if the subaward activities were not proposed in the application or approved in the Federal award. This provision is in accordance with 2 CFR 200.308 (f) (6) and does not apply to procurement transactions for goods and services. Approval will be issued through written notification from the AO or a formal amendment to the Agreement.

5.2 Reimbursement Requests
(a) The Recipient may request reimbursement of costs incurred within the budget period of this agreement if those costs do not exceed the amount of funds obligated and are allowable under the applicable cost provisions of 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart E. The Recipient shall not request reimbursement more frequently than monthly.
(b) The Recipient shall use the DELPHI iSupplier System to submit requests for reimbursement to the payment office. When requesting reimbursement of costs incurred or credit for cost share incurred, the Recipient shall electronically submit supporting cost detail with the SF-270 (Request for Advance or Reimbursement) or SF-271 (Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs) to clearly document all costs incurred.
(c) The Recipient’s supporting cost detail shall include a detailed breakout of all costs incurred, including direct labor, indirect costs, other direct costs, travel, etc., and the Recipient shall identify the Federal share and the Recipient’s share of costs. If the Recipient does not provide sufficient detail in a request for reimbursement, the Agreement Officer’s Representative (the “AOR”) may withhold processing that request until the Recipient provides sufficient detail. (d) The USDOT shall not reimburse costs unless the AOR reviews and approves the costs to ensure that progress on this agreement is sufficient to substantiate payment. (e) In the rare instance the Recipient is unable to receive electronic funds transfers (EFT), payment by EFT would impose a hardship on the Recipient because of their inability to manage an account at a financial institution, and/or the Recipient is unable to use the DELPHI iSupplier System to submit their requests for disbursement, the FHWA may waive the requirement that the Recipient use the DELPHI iSupplier System. The Recipient shall contact the Division Office Lead Point of Contact for instructions on and requirements related to pursuing a waiver.

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(f) The requirements set forth in these terms and conditions supersede previous financial invoicing requirements for Recipients.

ARTICLE 6

SPECIAL GRANT TERMS

6.1 SS4A funds must be expended within five years after the grant agreement is executed and DOT obligates the funds, which is the budget period end date in section 10.3 of the Terms and Conditions and section 2.4 in this agreement.

6.2 The Recipient demonstrates compliance with civil rights obligations and nondiscrimination laws, including Titles VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and accompanying regulations. Recipients of Federal transportation funding will also be required to comply fully with regulations and guidance for the ADA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other civil rights requirements.

6.3 SS4A Funds will be allocated to the Recipient and made available to the Recipient in accordance with FHWA procedures.

6.4 The Recipient of a Planning and Demonstration Grant that involves a demonstration activity agrees to provide an assessment of each demonstration activity and update the existing Action Plan, which will incorporate the information gathered in the Action Plan’s list of projects or strategies and/or inform another part of the existing Action Plan. The Recipient also agrees that demonstration activities are temporary in nature and must be removed and/or ended following the conclusion of the project if the assessment of the demonstration activities does not affirm that the activities provide safety benefits.

6.5 The Recipient acknowledges that it is required to conduct certain environmental analyses and to prepare and submit to FHWA, or State with applicable NEPA Assignment authority, documents required under NEPA, and other applicable environmental statutes and regulations before the Government will obligate funds for Option Phase 1 under this agreement and provide the Recipient with a written notice to proceed with Option Phase 1.

6.6 The Government’s execution of this agreement does not in any way constitute pre-approval or waiver of any of the regulations imposed upon Recipient under the applicable Federal rules, regulations and laws regarding SS4A projects undertaken in accordance with the terms and conditions of this agreement. The Recipient shall comply with all applicable Federal requirements before incurring any costs under this agreement.

6.7 The Recipient must coordinate its supplemental planning and/or demonstration activities with the jurisdiction that has an existing Action Plan in place that was used to apply for the supplemental planning and/or demonstration activities.

6.8 There are no other special grant requirements.

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ATTACHMENT A

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
Study Area: Speed Cameras:
- Green Valley Rd Site 1, Northbound, Midblock of Magnolia Dr to Maranatha Dr - Green Valley Rd Site 2, Southbound, Midblock of Marantha Dr to Magnolia Dr - Freedom Blvd Site 3, Southbound, near 1931 Freedom Blvd - Freedom Blvd Site 4, Northbound , across 1931 Freedom Blvd Baseline Measurement Date: 9-15-2026
Baseline Report Date: 11-15-2026
Table 1: Performance Measure Table
Measure Category and Description Measurement Frequency and Reporting Deadline
Safety Performance Fatalities: Total annual
fatalities in the project
location(s)
Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance
Safety Performance Serious Injuries: Total annual
serious injuries in the project
location(s) [if available]
Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance
Safety Performance Crashes by Road User
Category: Total annual crashes
in the project location(s)
broken out by types of roadway
users involved (e.g.,
pedestrians, bicyclists,
motorcyclist, passenger vehicle
occupant, commercial vehicle
occupant)
Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance
Costs Project Costs: Quantification
of the cost of each eligible
project carried out using the
grant
Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance
Outcomes and Benefits Quantitative Project Benefits:

Quantification of evidencebased projects or strategies implemented (e.g., miles of
Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance

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Measure Category and Description Measurement Frequency and Reporting Deadline
sidewalks installed, number of
pedestrian crossings upgraded,
etc.)
Outcomes and Benefits Qualitative Project Benefits:

Qualitative description of
evidence-based projects or
strategies implemented (e.g.,
narrative descriptions,
testimonials, high-quality
before and after photos, etc.)
Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance
Outcomes and Benefits Project Location(s): GIS/geo
coordinate information
identifying specific project
location(s)
Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance
Lessons Learned and
Recommendations
Lessons Learned and
Recommendations:

Description of lessons learned
and any recommendations
relating to future projects or
strategies to prevent death and
serious injury on roads and
streets.

Within 120 days after the end of the
period of performance

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ATTACHMENT B

CHANGES FROM APPLICATION
Scope: N/A
Schedule: N/A
Budget: N/A

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ATTACHMENT C
[RESERVED]

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ATTACHMENT D
[RESERVED]

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ATTACHMENT E

LABOR AND WORK

1. Efforts to Support Good-Paying Jobs and Strong Labor Standards The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table align with the application:

The Recipient or a project partner promotes robust job creation by supporting good-paying jobs directly related to the project with free and fair choice to join a union. (Describe robust job creation and identify the good-paying jobs in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner will invest in high-quality workforce training programs such as registered apprenticeship programs to recruit, train, and retain skilled workers, and implement policies such as targeted hiring preferences. (Describe the training programs in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner will partner with high-quality workforce development programs with supportive services to help train, place, and retain workers in good-paying jobs or registered apprenticeships including through the use of local and economic hiring preferences, linkage agreements with workforce programs, and proactive plans to prevent harassment. (Describe the supportive services provided to trainees and employees, preferences, and policies in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner will partner and engage with local unions or other worker-based organizations in the development and lifecycle of the project, including union participation or project labor agreements which promote cost-effectiveness and open competition. (Describe the partnership or engagement with unions and/or other worker-based organizations and agreements in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner will partner with communities or community groups to develop workforce strategies. (Describe the partnership and workforce strategies in the supporting narrative below.) The Recipient or a project partner has taken other actions related to the Project to create good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union and incorporate strong labor standards. (Describe those actions in the supporting narrative below.)
The Recipient or a project partner has not yet taken actions related to the Project to create good-paying jobs with the free and fair choice to join a union and incorporate strong labor standards but, before beginning construction of the Project, will take relevant actions described in schedule B. (Identify the relevant actions from schedule B in the supporting narrative below.) X
The Recipient or a project partner has not taken actions related to the Project to improve good-paying jobs and strong labor standards and will not take those actions under this award.

2. Supporting Narrative.

The Watsonville SpeedSafe Demonstration Project includes the deployment of off-the-shelf equipment to promote vehicle speed reductions. No construction is anticipated as part of the project that will require or promote opportunities for labor union work.

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ATTACHMENT F

CRITICAL SECURITY INFRASTRUCTURE AND RESILIENCE

1. Efforts to Strengthen the Security and Resilience of Critical Infrastructure Against Both Physical and Cyber Threats.

The Recipient states that rows marked with “X” in the following table are accurate:

X The Recipient demonstrates, prior to the signing of this agreement, effort to consider and address physical and cyber security risks relevant to the transportation mode and type and scale of the activities.

The Recipient appropriately considered and addressed physical and cyber security and resilience in the planning, design and oversight of the project, as determined by the Department and the Department of Homeland Security.

The Recipient complies with 2 CFR 200.216 and the prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment.

Not applicable. Grant does not require the purchase of information technology or operational technology.

2. Supporting Narrative.

The Watsonville SpeedSafe Demonstration Project will deploy speed cameras and changeable message sign speed trailers that will each include independent cloud-based for data analytics. The cloud-baesd systems will not be networked back to any City facilities and operate independently of one another and cities facilities. During the equipment procurement phase the City will require that equipment vendors include provisions to protect equipment from cyber security risks and protect users from security risks from data downloads.

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1 CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
MEETING DATE: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
TO: CITY COUNCIL
WRITTEN BY: CITY MANAGER VIDES
RECOMMENDED BY: CITY MANAGER VIDES
APPROVED BY: TAMARA VIDES, CITY MANAGER
SUBJECT: COMBINING THE MEASURE Y AND MEASURE R OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEES INTO ONE TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE AND

ADOPTING THE TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BYLAWS

CONSOLIDATION OF MEASURE Y AND R COMMITTEES
RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that by resolution, the Watsonville City Council combine the Measure Y and Measure R oversight committees into a single “Tax Measure Oversight Committee” and adopt the Tax Measure Oversight Committee bylaws, thereby consolidating the Measure Y and R committees.

BACKGROUND:

On June 6, 2014, the voters of the City of Watsonville adopted the Public Safety Sales Tax Measure (Measure G). On September 9, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 122-14 (CM), establishing the original Revenue Measure Oversight Committee. Later, on March 3, 2020, the voters of the City of Watsonville adopted Measure Y, which renewed the tax measure adopted by Measure G. Measure Y is codified at WMC Title 3, Chapter 6, Article 11, commencing with Section 3-6.1101.

MC Section 3-6.1102(c)(1) states that the “City Revenue Measure Oversight Committee shall serve in an oversight capacity to at least biannually review revenues and expenditures and provide a second independent verification that all expenditures are being made as promised to Watsonville residents. The findings of both the Revenue Measure Oversight Committee and the independent auditor shall be reviewed by the City Council at a publicly noticed meeting of the Council and made available to the public.”

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2 The City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-20 (CM), approving the Second Amended Public Safety Sales Tax Measure Oversight Committee Bylaws in 2020.

Later in November 8, 2022, the voters of the City of Watsonville enacted the Community Investment Transactions and Use Tax Measure (Measure R), codified at Title 3, Chapter 6, Article 15 of the Watsonville Municipal Code (WMC), commencing with Section 3-6.1501, a half-cent general sales tax on most goods sold within Watsonville; and similarly to Measure Y the Council established a City Revenue Measure Oversight Committee to serve in an oversight capacity to at least biannually review revenues and expenditures and provide second independent verification that all expenditures are being made as promised to Watsonville residents. The findings of both the Revenue Measure Oversight Committee and the independent auditor shall be reviewed by the City Council at a publicly noticed Council meeting and made available to the public.

Both oversight committees have met independently since each Measure was established and have operated under their respective sets of Council-adopted bylaws. Each oversight committee (Y & R) have seven appointed voting members who should meet twice a year and one non-voting youth member.

DISCUSSION:

When Measure G was initially adopted, the oversight committee consisted of 13 resident members.

Achieving full board attendance proved difficult, and meetings were occasionally rescheduled due to a lack of quorum. In response, the Bylaws for Measure Y reduced committee membership from 13 members to 7 members. Despite reduced membership, establishing a quorum has remained a challenge, leading to multiple meeting cancellations and rescheduled meetings.

In 2022, following voter approval of Measure R, bylaws were adopted for the new oversight measure consistent with those established for Measure Y. At that time, due to ongoing attendance challenges, the council established seven-member oversight committees for both Measures Y and R.

Staff who support these two oversight committees also face operational challenges in coordinating and attending back-to-back meetings that are similar in scope, responsibilities, and meeting cadence.

In addition, recruitment and appointment efforts for both committees have been difficult. Maintaining two separate committees requires 14 residents who are willing and available to serve and attend biannual meetings. Despite both targeted outreach and general recruitment efforts, the city has been unable to consistently maintain full membership and achieve a quorum for both committees.

Currently, Measure Y has 3 members, and Measure R has 5 members. Each member is appointed to serve a term of 4 years. The table below shows the current appointed members and vacancies in the committees.

Member Y Term Expires Member R Term Expires
Rick Danna September 2026 Anna Kammer July 2027
PJ Mecozzi September 2026 Ricardo A Melgoza July 2027
Eric Sturm September 2027 Abel Sanchez July 2027

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3 VACANT Verenise Valentin July 2027
VACANT Beatriz Vazquez Flores July 2027

VACANT VACANT

VACANT VACANT
All eight current members are committed to serving on the committee. Their term of service has not yet expired. For the time of the merger only, the staff recommends that we maintain all currently appointed members but as the terms end, the voting members will be reduced to seven voting members. To achieve the ultimate 7-voting member committee, staff recommend allowing for terms to expire or attrition to occur. There will also be one non-voting youth member, also appointed by the Mayor.

Measure Y and Measure R Committees are similar in scope and capacity. Per the Measures ordinance, members serve to ensure that the City of Watsonville uses the funds from both Measures in accordance with voters' wishes and as established in the respective measures. Measure Y, a half-cent tax, allocates 54% of revenue to police, 38% to fire, and 8% to Parks. Measure R was approved to invest in current community needs with a focus on roads, library, and Parks. The reports prepared by staff for both committees are identical in format and intent, allowing the citizen oversight group to confirm that the City of Watsonville is expending the money in accordance with the voters' approved measures.

The bylaws of the original Oversight Committees were almost identical, and they have been combined into a single set of bylaws to be approved by the Council and used by the Tax Measure Oversight Committee.

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) DETERMINATION:

The approval of the consolidation of the Measure R and Y Committees and the revised by laws are not subject to review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21000, et seq. and the CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code Regs. §§ 15000 et. seq.), including without limitation, Public Resources Code section 21065 and California Code of Regulations 15378 as this is not a “project” that may cause a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment as these would be administrative changes. .

STRATEGIC PLAN:

This action supports several Council Goals:

Community Engagement & Well-being
Efficient and Well-performing Government
Fiscal Health
Infrastructure & Environment
Public Safety
FINANCIAL IMPACT:

This Council Action has no economic impact.

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4 ALTERNATIVE ACTION:

The Council could consider not consolidating the oversight Committee into one single citizen Oversight group. This alternative will prevent a quorum from being reached at the upcoming meeting, and the committee will not be able to act on last year's annual review and the upcoming budget.

ATTACHMENTS AND/OR REFERENCES (IF ANY):

None.

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Reso No. (CM)
Reference:

Meeting Date: 052626 SWZ ______ TV ______ PWU ______
1 RESOLUTION NO.__________ (CM)

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WATSONVILLE COMBINING THE MEASURE Y AND MEASURE R

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES INTO ONE TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEE AND ADOPTING THE TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT

COMMITTEE BYLAWS
WHEREAS, on June 6, 2014, the voters of the City of Watsonville adopted the Public Safety Sales Tax Measure (Measure G); and
WHEREAS, on September 9, 2014, the City Council adopted Resolution 122-14 (CM), establishing the Revenue Measure Oversight Committee; and WHEREAS, on March 3, 2020, the voters of the City of Watsonville adopted Measure Y, which renewed the tax measure adopted by Measure G. Measure Y is codified at WMC Title 3, Chapter 6, Article 11, commencing with Section 3-6.1101; and WHEREAS, WMC Section 3-6.1102(c)(1) states that the “City Revenue Measure Oversight Committee shall serve in an oversight capacity to at least biannually review revenues and expenditures and provide second independent verification that all expenditures are being made as promised to Watsonville residents. The findings of both the Revenue Measure Oversight Committee and the independent auditor shall be reviewed by the City Council at a publicly noticed meeting of the Council and made available to the public.”; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 93-20 (CM), approving the Second Amended Public Safety Sales Tax Measure Oversight Committee Bylaws; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 115-23 (CM), approving the Third Amended Revenue Measure Oversight Committee Bylaws; and

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Reso No. (CM)
Reference:

Meeting Date: 052626
2 WHEREAS, on November 8, 2022, the voters of the City of Watsonville enacted the Community Investment Transactions and use Tax Measure (Measure R), codified at Title 3, Chapter 6, Article 15 of the Watsonville Municipal Code (WMC), commencing with Section 3-6.1501, a half cent general sales tax on most goods sold within Watsonville; and
WHEREAS, WMC Section 3-6. 1502(b) states that the “City Revenue Measure Oversight Committee shall serve in an oversight capacity to at least biannually review revenues and expenditures and provide second independent verification that all expenditures are being made as promised to Watsonville residents. The findings of both the Revenue Measure Oversight Committee [and the independent auditor] shall be reviewed by the City Council at a publicly noticed meeting of the Council and made available to the public.”; and
WHEREAS, on June 13, 2023, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 116-23 (CM), approving the Community Investment Transactions and Use Tax Measure (Measure R) Oversight Committee (Measure R Committee) Bylaws; and WHEREAS, the role of the Measure R Committee and the Measure Y Committee is solely oversight and advisory to the City Council. All budgetary decisions regarding use of revenues from Measure R and Measure Y are reserved for the City Council; and WHEREAS, in the interests of efficiency and good governance, the City Council wishes to combine the Measure Y and Measure R Committees into one Tax Measure Oversight Committee, governed by one uniform set of bylaws.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE, CALIFORNIA, AS FOLLOWS:

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Reso No. (CM)
Reference:

Meeting Date: 052626
3 1. Combining the Measure Y and Measure R Committees into one Tax Measure Oversight Committee, governed by one uniform set of bylaws, does not meet CEQA’s definition of a “project,” because the action does not have the potential for resulting in either a direct physical change in the environment or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

2. The Measure Y Committee and Measure R Committee are hereby combined into one Tax Measure Oversight Committee.

3. The City Council hereby approves the Tax Measure Oversight Committee Bylaws, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

4. At the discretion of the City Council, the Tax Measure Oversight Committee may fulfill oversight obligations of any future revenue generating measure. ********************************

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SALES TAX MEASURE

OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE BYLAWS
(RESOLUTION NO. ______________, ADOPTED ________, 2026) 4902-6458-7874 v1

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED. ...................................................................2 SECTION 2. PURPOSES...............................................................................................2 SECTION 3. COMMITTEE DUTIES................................................................................2

3.1 Duties Specific to the Transaction and Use Tax: Public Safety Sales Tax Measure (Measure Y)...............................................................................................3

3.1.1 Examine..........................................................................................................3

3.1.2 Inform .............................................................................................................5

3.2 Duties Specific to the Community Investment Transaction and Use Tax Measure (Measure R)........................................................................................5

3.2.1 Examine..........................................................................................................5

3.2.2 Inform .............................................................................................................6 SECTION 4. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES........................................................................6

4.1 Limit to Tax Measure Expenditures Only. ................................................7 SECTION 5. MEMBERSHIP...........................................................................................7

5.1 Number. ..................................................................................................7

5.2 Qualifications...........................................................................................8

5.3 Conflict of Interest....................................................................................8

5.4 Term........................................................................................................8

5.5 Removal; Vacancy...................................................................................8

5.6 Compensation. ........................................................................................8 SECTION 6. MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE. ...........................................................9

6.1 Regular Meetings. ...................................................................................9

6.2 Location...................................................................................................9

6.3 Procedures..............................................................................................9 SECTION 7. CITY SUPPORT.........................................................................................9 SECTION 8. REPORTS................................................................................................10 SECTION 9. OFFICERS...............................................................................................10 SECTION 10. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS ..................................................................10 SECTION 11. EXPIRATION. ........................................................................................10 TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ETHICS POLICY ....................................10

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Tax Measure Oversight Committee Bylaws
4902-6458-7874 v1
SECTION 1. COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED.

In June 2014, the Watsonville voters enacted a Sales and Use Tax: Public Safety Sales Tax Measure (Measure G), codified in the Watsonville Municipal Code Section 3-

6.1101, et.seq. Pursuant to Section 3-6.1102(b), the City was obligated to establish a City Revenue Oversight Committee to provide a second independent verification that all expenditures are being made as promised to Watsonville residents. The Council did so by Resolution 122- 14(CM). The Council also adopted bylaws for the Committee; the bylaws were intended to implement the provisions of The Public Safety Sales Tax Measures.

In March 2020, the City of Watsonville, voted to renew the Public Safety Sales Tax Measure (Measure Y) until repealed by voters. Measure Y is a special tax, with revenues dedicated to provide a secure, local revenue stream to the City of Watsonville that shall be used entirely to provide additional police and fire personnel, update public safety equipment, facilities and services, and enhance youth violence prevention programs to protect our community. Measure Y revenues are maintained in a special public safety fund and may only be expended as follows: 54% of funding to Police; 38% to Fire; and 8% to the City's Parks and Community Services Department to hire more staff, increase youth services and upgrade parks equipment.

In November 2022, the Watsonville voters enacted Measure R, the Community Investment Transactions and Use Tax, codified at WMC Section 3-6.1501, et.seq. Measure R is a general, half-cent sales tax on most goods sold within Watsonville. Although a general tax, the City has committed to voters that revenues from Measure R will be used to support investment in the community, such as repair and expansion of aging parks, playgrounds and trails; creating safe places for kids; maintaining after-school and gang prevention programs; fixing potholes and maintaining streets; expanding library access and services for seniors; creating employment opportunities; investing in community partners; and for and general government use.

WMC Section 3-6.1502 provides that the City Revenue Measure Oversight Committee (“Committee”) will serve in an advisory capacity to the Council regarding revenues from Measure R.

In 2026, in the interests of efficiency and good governance, the City Council, via Resolution No.____-_____(CM), combined the Measure Y and Measure R oversight committees into the Tax Measure Oversight Committee (“Committee”). These bylaws govern that committee.

SECTION 2. PURPOSES.

The purposes of the Committee are set forth in detail in WMC Section 3-

6.1502. (Community Investment Transactions and Use Tax Measure) and Section 3-6.1104 (Public Safety Sales Tax Measure).

SECTION 3. COMMITTEE DUTIES.

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The Committee shall be subject to the Ralph M.Brown Public Meetings Act (California Government Code § 54950 et seq.), meaning that all meetings will be open to the public, include advance notice of the meeting, adhere to a published agenda, and allow for public comment on all items on the agenda and within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee.

The City shall provide necessary administrative support to the Committee.

3.1 Duties Specific to the Transaction and Use Tax: Public Safety Sales Tax Measure (Measure Y)

3.1.1 Examine
A. PERIODIC EXPENDITURE REPORT
Committee shall review appropriate expenditure reports produced by the City to verify that the Public Safety Sales Tax Measure revenues were expended only for the public safety purposes set forth in The Public Safety Sales Tax Measure2: “to maintain: police officer staffing levels; police emergency response times; neighborhood patrols; anti-gang and youth violence prevention, intervention and suppression efforts including the Police Activities League program and other youth programs. The public safety sales tax measure will enable the upgrade of equipment and technology to help solve crimes, combat crime and fight gangs and expand programs to identify and shut down drug and gang houses. It will also help maintain firefighter staffing levels to ensure enough are on duty, fire and paramedic emergency response times and replace inadequate and outdated life-saving equipment. Funds may be used to improve, maintain or develop services or facilities (e.g., East Side Emergency Services) based on demand for services as demonstrated by call volumes, response times or other measurable indicators of community need. The public safety sales tax measure will enable the City to hire more parks and recreation staff for youth prevention programs, increase recreation services to neighborhoods, and upgrade equipment and facilities to increase and improve safe places for youth in the Watsonville community.

B. ANNUAL AUDIT
Each year, the City engages an independent third-party accounting firm to audit the City’s revenues and expenditures. Measure Y funds will be a specific and discrete component of the annual audit. The Committee will review the audit and incorporate into the Committee’s report whether Measure Y expenditures complied with the expenditure plan.

C. CITY BUDGET
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be directed in support of the Police, Fire, Parks and Community Services Departments, in the proportions of fifty-four percent (54%) to Police and thirty-eight percent (38%) to Fire, and eight percent (8%) to Parks and Community Services. The City’s budget will include a dedicated fund to track and monitor Measure Y revenues and expenditures. The Measure Y fund will be divided into separate and distinct sub-funds for Measure Y revenues and expenditures Police, Fire, and Parks and Community Services.

D. MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT
Verify the City does not use The Public Safety Sales Tax Measure funds to replace General Fund operating budget contributions for the Police, Fire, and Parks and Community Services Departments by comparing the baseline maintenance of effort budgets. The baseline maintenance of effort budgets for this purpose shall be the fiscal year 2013-2014 adopted General Fund budgeted City contribution amounts for Police and Fire operations.

The Police Department fiscal year 2013-2014 adopted General Fund operating City budget contribution amount was Twelve Million Three Hundred Fifty-Nine Thousand Nine Hundred Twenty-Four and no/100ths ($12,359,924.00) Dollars. The Fire Department fiscal year 2013-2014 adopted General Fund operating City budget contribution amount was Five Million Six Hundred Seventy-Two Thousand Two Hundred Ninety-Nine and no/100ths ($5,672,299.00) Dollars.

These baselines shall be increased by the change in Consumer Price Index not to exceed three (3%) percent beginning in the fiscal year 2020-2021 budget. The Consumer Price Index shall be for all urban consumers for the San Francisco Bay Area for the preceding April to April change.

E. CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND
Because the Public Safety Sales Tax Measure is used for essential services that are needed during both good and bad economic times, the Committee shall verify that the City has established a Contingency/Reserve Fund adequate to ensure that services are maintained in the event sales tax revenues decline. The Contingency / Reserve Fund will contain (10%) of the annually budgeted revenues. In any given year when the Contingency/Reserve Fund holds less than the required ten percent (10%) of annual revenues, the first use of funds will be to implement the plan’s current year program and then to establish or re-establish the Contingency/Reserve fund. If actual revenues in any given year are less than budgeted revenues, the City Council may use the Contingency/Reserve Fund to make up the difference between budgeted revenues and actual revenues for the approved annual budget appropriation.

F. PRIORITY FOR ADDITIONAL REVENUE

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The Committee shall verify that if the Contingency/Reserve Fund is fully funded and all annual planned expenditures have been implemented, that any additional unanticipated sales tax revenues shall be used first to accelerate the implementation of the expenditure plans and then to provide additional public safety facilities, personnel, and equipment and youth violence prevention and Parks and Community Services based upon the specific needs of the community with the review and recommendation of the Committee and approval of the City Council.

3.1.2 Inform
A. SECOND INDEPENDENT VERIFICATION OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES At least twice a year, the Committee shall review revenues and expenditures and provide second independent verification that all expenditures are being made as promised to the Watsonville residents.

B. BIANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORT AND COUNCIL REVIEW
The Committee’s report to the Council shall include the following:
(i) A statement indicating whether the City is in compliance with the requirements of each tax measure; and
(ii) A summary of the Committee's proceedings and activities since the last report; and (iii) Summary of how funds have been spent; the findings of the Revenue Measure Oversight Committee shall be reviewed by the City Council at a publicly noticed meeting of the Council and made available to the public. The annual report should include a summary of how the funds have been spent.

C. ANNUAL COUNCIL REVIEW OF INDEPENDENT AUDITORS REPORT The results of the fire facility and operational needs assessment required by WMC Section 3-6-1102(b) shall be reported to the Council at least annually.

3.2 Duties Specific to the Community Investment Transaction and Use Tax Measure (Measure R)

3.2.1 Examine
A. DETERMINE COMMUNITY PRIORITIES

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The City will commission an independent third party to conduct a community needs assessment survey at least once every decade, no later than two years after the final decennial census data is available. The first assessment should be conducted by July 2032, paid for by the measure.

The Committee will receive the results of the needs assessment so that the Committee may determine whether expenditures of Measure R funds are consistent with those identified needs.

B. CONTINGENCY RESERVE FUND
Any funds in excess of those required for expenditure plans shall be kept in a contingency reserve fund.

C. PRIORITY FOR ADDITIONAL REVENUE
If the Contingency/Reserve Fund is fully funded and all annual planned expenditures have been implemented, any additional unanticipated sales tax revenues shall be used first to accelerate the implementation of the expenditure plans and then to provide additional services consistent with the priorities stated above.

3.2.2 Inform
A. BIANNUAL COMMITTEE REPORT
At least twice a year, the Committee shall report its findings to the City Council. The Committee’s report to the Council shall include the following:
(i) A statement indicating whether the City is in compliance with the requirements of each tax measure; and
(ii) A summary of the Committee's proceedings and activities since the last report.
(iii) Summary of how funds have been spent
(iv) The findings of the Revenue Measure Oversight Committee shall be reviewed by the City Council at a publicly noticed meeting of the Council and made available to the public. The annual report should include a summary of how the funds have been spent.

SECTION 4. AUTHORIZED ACTIVITIES.

In order to perform the duties set forth in Section 3 of these bylaws, the Committee is authorized to:

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(a) Request and inspect City public records for which tax measure revenue has been or will be expended, or any other records related to any tax measure, in accordance with any lawful access procedure established by the City Manager.
(b) Review efforts by the City to maximize effective use of tax measure revenues and recommend cost-saving measures.
(c) Individual members of the Committee retain the right to address the Council, either identifying as a member of the Committee or as an individual.

4.1 Limit to Tax Measure Expenditures Only.

In recognition of the fact that the Committee is charged with overseeing the expenditure of tax measure proceeds, the Council has not charged the Committee with responsibility for:
(a) Projects funded by the General Fund or any other mechanism other than tax measure revenues;
(b) The establishment of priorities and order of management decisions; these decisions shall be made by the City Manager and Council at their sole discretion; (c) The selection of professional service firms or approval of any contracts with such firms, including those selected to work on projects using funds from the tax measures;
(d) Providing direction to City staff, including those working on Measure Y and R projects or staffing the Committee;
(e) Appropriation or expenditure of funds;
(f) Providing direction to City staff; and
(g) The selection of independent audit firms.

SECTION 5. MEMBERSHIP.

5.1 Number.

The Committee shall consist of seven (7) voting members appointed by the Mayor. In addition, there shall be one non-voting youth member, also appointed by the Mayor.

At the time of the merger of the Measure Y and R committees, there are currently eight members serving on the committees. Their term of service has not yet expired. For the time of the merger only, all currently appointed members, shall continue to serve as voting members.

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members’ terms expire, their seat will only be filled, if the maximum limit of seven (7) voting members’ has not been reached,

5.2 Qualifications.
(a) A voting member must be at least 18 years of age.
(b) A non-voting member must be at least 16 years of age. (c) The Committee may not include any elected or appointed official of the City or any vendor, contractor or consultant of the City.
(d) No current employee of the City may serve on the Committee.

5.3 Conflict of Interest.

Members of the Committee are not subject to the conflict of interest provisions of California Government Code Section 1090 et. seq.
and the Political Reform Act (Gov. Code §§ 81000 et seq.), and are not required to complete the Form 700. However, each member shall comply with the Committee Ethics Policy attached as Exhibit A.

5.4 Term.

Except as otherwise provided, each member shall serve a term of four (4) years, commencing on the date of appointment by the Mayor. No member may serve more than two (2) consecutive four-year terms measured from the date of their appointment.

Members whose term has expired may continue to serve for a period not exceeding 180 days until a successor has been appointed.

5.5 Removal; Vacancy.

The Mayor may remove any Committee member for any reason, including failure to attend two consecutive Committee meetings without reasonable excuse or failure to comply with the Committee Ethics Policy. Upon a member's removal, their seat shall be declared vacant. The Mayor shall fill any vacancies on the Committee. Vacancies shall be filled within 180 days.

5.6 Compensation.

The Committee members shall not be compensated for their services.

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SECTION 6. MEETINGS OF THE COMMITTEE.

6.1 Regular Meetings.

The Committee shall meet at least twice a year.

6.2 Location.

All meetings shall be held within the City of Watsonville.

6.3 Procedures.

All meetings shall be noticed and open to the public in accordance with the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code Section 54950 et seq. Meetings shall be conducted according to Rosenberg’s Rules of Order: Simple Parliamentary Procedures for the 21st Century and such additional procedural rules as the Committee may adopt. A majority of the Committee members shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of any business. The Committee shall not discuss items or subjects not on the agenda for the meeting.

SECTION 7. CITY SUPPORT.

The City shall provide the Committee with necessary technical and administrative assistance as follows:
(a) Preparation of and posting of public notices as required by the Brown Act, ensuring that all notices to the public are provided in the same manner as notices regarding meetings of the City Council;
(b) Provision of a meeting room, including any necessary audio/visual equipment; (c) Preparation and copies of any documentary meeting materials, such as agendas and reports;
(d) Retention of all Committee records;
(e) Provision of public access to such records on the City’s website; and (f) Printing and mailing of any required reports.

City staff shall attend all Committee proceedings in order to report to the Committee on the status of projects financed by and expenditures of Tax Measure revenue. City staff shall annually present the report required by subdivision (b) of Section 3-6.1102 (Fiscal Accountability Protections) to the Committee before the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and the audit is presented to the City Council in order to allow the Committee sufficient time before the Council meeting to review, question and comment.

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SECTION 8. REPORTS.

In addition to the Annual Report required in Sections 3.1 and 3.2, the Committee may report to the Council from time to time to advise the Council on the activities of the Committee. The Council may ask the Committee for a report on Committee activities at any time.

SECTION 9. OFFICERS.

The Mayor shall appoint the initial chair and vice-chair of the Committee. There after the Committee shall annually elect the chair and vice chair for a one-year term. The vice chair shall act as chair only when the chair is absent. No person shall serve as chair or vice chair for more than two consecutive one-year terms.

SECTION 10. AMENDMENT OF BYLAWS
Any amendment to these Bylaws shall require approval by a majority vote of the Council.

SECTION 11. EXPIRATION.

If the tax measure is rescinded by voters, the Committee shall terminate its work, publish its final report, its final report and disband as soon as practical.

TAX MEASURE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE ETHICS POLICY
This Ethics Policy Statement provides general guidelines for Committee members to follow in carrying out their roles. Not all ethical issues that Committee members face are covered in this Statement.

However, this Statement captures some of the critical areas that help define ethical and professional conduct for Committee members. The provisions of this Statement were developed from existing laws, rules, policies and procedures as well as from concepts that define generally accepted good business practices. Committee members are expected to strictly adhere to the provisions of this Ethics Policy.

POLICY

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
A Committee member shall not participate in or attempt to influence a City decision related to: (1) any contract funded by any tax measure revenues that are within the subject matter jurisdiction of this Committee; or (2) any decision that will benefit the Committee member's outside employment, business, or a personal finance or benefit an immediate family member, such as a spouse, child or parent.

OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT

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A Committee member shall not attempt to or use his or her position as a Committee Members to negotiate future employment with any person or organization that relates to any contract funded by tax measure revenues. A Committee member shall not attempt to or influence or participate in a City decision related to any contract involving the interest of a person with whom the member has an agreement concerning current or future employment, or remuneration of any kind. For a period of two (2) years after leaving the Committee, a former Committee member may not represent any person or organization for compensation in connection with any matter pending before the City that, as a committee member, he or she participated in personally and substantially. Specifically, for a period of two (2) years after leaving the Committee, a former Committee member and the companies and businesses for which the member works shall be prohibited from contracting with the City with respect to bidding on contracts funded by tax measure revenues.

COMMITMENT TO UPHOLD LAW
A Committee member shall uphold the federal and California Constitutions, the laws and regulations of the United States and the State of California and all other applicable government entities, and the policies, procedures, rules and regulations of the City.

COMMITMENT TO CITY
As pertaining to service on the Committee, a Committee member shall place the interests of the City above any personal or business interest of the member.

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1 Ord No. ______ (CM)
Reference:

Meeting Date: 052626
ORDINANCE NO. FINAL ADOPTION (CM)

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATSONVILLE AMENDING MULTIPLE CHAPTERS WITHIN TITLE 14
(ZONING) AND TITLE 13 (SUBDIVISIONS AND MAPS) OF THE

WATSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE RELATED TO IMPLEMENTATION
OF PROGRAMS WITHIN THE 6th CYCLE 2023-2031 HOUSING
ELEMENT; AND FINDING THE ACTION EXEMPT FROM REVIEW

UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)

AS IT IS NOT A PROJECT BUT IF A PROJECT, EXEMPT PURSUANT TO CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15061(B)(3)
WHEREAS, on October 15, 2024, the Watsonville City Council adopted Resolution No. 213-24 (CM), repealing in its entirety the 5th Cycle 2015-2023 Housing Element and adopting in full the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element as an amendment to the 2005 General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the 2023-2031 Housing Element includes programs requiring amendments to Title 14 (Zoning) and Title 13 (Subdivisions and Maps) of the Watsonville Municipal Code (WMC) to comply with State law and address the City’s housing needs; and
WHEREAS, City staff and consultants from Raimi + Associates identified several other clean-up changes to Title 14 (Zoning) related to accessory dwelling units (Chapter 14-23) of the Watsonville Municipal Code that would bring them into compliance with current state law; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 2 of the 2023-2031 Housing Element provided timelines for the implementation of the Housing Element programs, and WHEREAS, City staff created a Housing Element implementation program checklist to track and monitor progress; and

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Meeting Date: 052626
WHEREAS, City staff used this checklist to identify the second round of implementation action items for inclusion in the amendments to Title 14 (Zoning) and Title 13 (Subdivisions and Maps) of the Watsonville Municipal Code in this phase; and WHEREAS, City staff and consultants from Raimi + Associates prepared a comprehensive set of proposed code amendments to implement priority Housing Element programs, including modifications to use regulations, and definitions; amending Chapter 14-16 (District Regulations), Chapter 14-18 (Definitions), Chapter 14-54 (Two (2) Unit Developments), Chapter 13-13 (Urban Lot Splits), and Chapter 14-12 (Zoning Permits), and creating a new Chapter 14-55 (Low Barrier Navigation Centers), and WHEREAS, City staff and consultants from Raimi + Associates prepared additional proposed code amendments to bring Chapter 14-23 (Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) into compliance with new state laws related to fire sprinklers, impact fees, utility connections, and Coastal Development Permits; and WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, staff presented the proposed code amendments to the Planning Commission for discussion and input; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the proposed code amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit A, and found that the amendments are necessary to ensure compliance with State housing law and to advance the objectives of the adopted 2023-2031 Housing Element; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to review the project, as modified, at which time during the hearing members of the public were given an opportunity to testify regarding the 2023-2031 Housing Element implementation; and

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WHEREAS, on May 5, 2026, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 07-26 recommending that the City Council adopt zoning code text amendments to multiple chapters within Title 14 (Zoning) and Title 13 (Subdivisions and Maps) of the Watsonville Municipal Code related to implementation of programs within the 6th Cycle 2023-2031 Housing Element and finding the action exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as it is not a project but if a project, exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered all evidence received, both oral and documentary, and the matter was submitted for decision.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATSONVILLE DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1: RECITALS
The foregoing recitations are true and correct and are hereby incorporated into this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: ENACTMENT

1. The City Council adopts an ordinance amending Chapters 14-16 (District Regulations), Chapter 14-18 (Definitions), Chapter 14-54 (Two (2) Unit Developments), Chapter 13-13 (Urban Lot Splits), and Chapter 14-12 (Zoning Permits), and creating a new Chapter 14-55 (Low Barrier Navigation Centers) of Title 14 (Zoning) of the Watsonville Municipal Code, attached hereto as Exhibit A, to implement the following Housing Element programs and bring the additional chapters listed below into compliance with state law:
 Program C.9 - Low Barrier Navigation Centers (WMC Chapter 14-55)

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 Program B.5 - Child Day Care Home By Right
 WMC Chapter 14-54 – Two-Unit Development
 WMC Chapter 13-13 – Urban Lot Splits
 WMC Chapter 14-23 – Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units

2. The City Council finds that the proposed zoning code text amendments are consistent with the purposes of the General Plan and Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit B, which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 3: CEQA
The City Council determined that the proposed Zoning Code Text Amendments are exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under the common sense exemption under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the amendments to the Zoning Code would have significant effects on the environment because no actual physical project is being proposed at this time.

SECTION 4: PUBLICATION
This ordinance shall be published in the Watsonville Register-Pajaronian and/or Santa Cruz Sentinel in compliance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of Watsonville.

SECTION 5: EFFECTIVE DATE
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its final adoption. ***************************************

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EXHIBIT A
Chapter 13

URBAN LOT SPLITS
Sections:
13-13.01 Purpose and intent.
13-13.02 Eligibility.
13-13.03 Objective standards.
13-13.04 Filing, processing, and action.
13-13.05 Use and development requirements.
13-13.01 Purpose and intent.

It is the purpose of this chapter to provide procedures necessary for the implementation of Section 66411.7 of the Government Code pertaining to urban lot splits, as defined in Section 13-13.02. To accomplish this purpose, the regulations outlined herein are determined to be necessary for the preservation of the public health, safety and general welfare, and for the promotion of orderly growth and development. Except where such provisions directly conflict with Section 66411.7 of the Government Code, the provisions of this chapter shall apply.
(§ 1, Ord. 1439-22 (CM), eff. November 24, 2022)
13-13.02 Eligibility.

A parcel map shall be required for all urban lot splits, defined as the subdivision of a parcel into two (2) parcels pursuant to Section 66411.7 of the Government Code. An application for an urban lot split shall be approved by the Community Development Director if the application meets all of the following requirements:
(a) The proposed urban lot split will create no more than two (2) new parcels, and each of the newly created parcels meets the following requirements:
(1) Is at least one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet in size; (2) Is at least forty (40%) percent of the lot area of the original parcel; (3) Has access to or adjoins the public right-of-way, sufficient to allow development on the parcel to comply with any property access requirements under the California Fire Code Section 503 and Title 14, California Code Regulations Section 1273.00 et seq., when applicable to the parcel; and (4) The parcel to be subdivided is located within the R-1 or R-1P zoning district. (5) The parcel to be subdivided is/does not contain either of the following:

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(i) A contributing structure within a historic district included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or historic property or district pursuant to a city ordinance.
(ii) A parcel individually listed as a historical resource included in the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or within a property individually designated or listed as a city landmark under a city ordinance. (b) The parcel satisfies the requirements specified in subparagraphs (B) to (K), inclusive, of paragraph (6) of subdivision (a) of Section 65913.4 of the Government Code. (c) The proposed urban lot split would not require demolition or alteration of any of the following types of housing:
(1) Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income; (2) Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid exercise of its police power;
(3) A parcel or parcels on which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s rights under Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within fifteen (15) years before the date that the development proponent submits an application; and/or
(4) Housing that has been occupied by a tenant in the last three (3) years based on the date of the application for an urban lot split.
(d) The parcel is not located within a historic district or property included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined in Section 5020.1 of the Public Resources Code, or within a site that is designated or listed as a City landmark or City heritage resource. (e) The parcel has not been established through prior exercise of an urban lot split provided for in Section 66411.7 of the Government Code or this section. (f) Neither the owner of the parcel being subdivided nor any person acting in concert with the owner has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using an urban lot split as provided for in this chapter. (g) The proposed new parcels are intended for exclusively residential use longer than thirty (30) days.

No short-term rentals allowed.
(h) The urban lot split will not result in a structure being split over the two (2) parcels. (i) The owner of the parcel to be subdivided signs an affidavit under penalty of perjury declaring all of the following to be true:
(1) The housing units proposed to be demolished or altered have not been occupied by a tenant at any time within three (3) years of the date of the application for an urban lot split. (2) The owner of the parcel intends to occupy one of the housing units as their principal residence for a minimum of three (3) years from the date of the approval of the urban lot split. Owner-occupancy is not

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required if the owner is a community land trust or qualified nonprofit corporation under Section 214.15 or 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code. (3) The owner has not previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using an urban lot split. (4) The owner has not previously acted in concert with any person to subdivide an adjacent parcel using an urban lot split. “Acted in concert” means that the owner, or a person acting as an agent or representative of the owner, knowingly participated with another person in joint activity or parallel action toward a common goal of subdividing the adjacent parcel. (§ 1, Ord. 1439-22 (CM), eff. November 24, 2022)
13-13.03 Objective standards.

All urban lot splits under this chapter shall also comply with the standards in this section, unless the applicant can demonstrate that this would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two (2) units on either of the resulting parcels, or would necessarily result in a unit size of less than eight hundred (800) square feet for any unit on the resulting parcels:
(a) New parcel lines that abut a street shall maintain right angles to streets or radial to the centerline of curved streets, or be parallel to existing parcel lines. (b) Minimum lot frontage required shall be thirty (30') feet wide for an urban lot split. For flag lots, a minimum access width of ten (10') feet is required to a public right-of-way, unless the fire code necessitates a greater width, the fire code shall prevail. (c) A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided on each parcel within the front and/or rear yard setbacks, except no parking shall be required where the parcel meets one (1) or both of the following instances:
(1) The parcel is located within one-half (1/2) mile walking distance of either 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. (2) There is a car share vehicle located within one (1) block of the parcel. (d) No setback shall be required for an existing structure or a structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing structure. Verification of size and location of the existing and proposed structure requires pre- and post-construction surveys by a California licensed land surveyor. (e) The parcel map satisfies the objective requirements of the Subdivision Map Act and this chapter regarding parcel maps.
(f) All proposed urban lot splits shall require each parcel to have separate utilities for water, sewer, and electrical. If a parcel has a primary residence and a detached accessory dwelling unit, the urban lot split shall require separation of utilities for the ADU and primary residence. (g) On-Site Public Improvements. All parcels of an urban lot split shall repair, replace, and/or construct a sidewalk curb and gutter meeting accessibility requirements and the City of Watsonville public improvement standards.

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(h) An urban lot split is limited to two residential units on each newly created parcel. The minimum size for each unit shall be eight hundred (800) square feet. (§ 1, Ord. 1439-22 (CM), eff. November 24, 2022)
13-13.04 Filing, processing, and action.
(a) An application for an urban lot split must be made through submittal of a City application and requisite fees. At a minimum, an application package shall include:
(1) Copies of deeds for all properties included in the request. (2) A plat map drawn to scale by a licensed land surveyor or registered civil engineer depicting all of the following:
(i) Existing and proposed lot lines.
(ii) Location of easements required for the provision of public services and facilities to each of the proposed parcels. Separate utilities are required.
(iii) Location of any easements necessary for each parcel to have access to the public right-of-way. (b) The City shall act on an application for an urban lot split within fifty (50) days from the date the City receives a completed application. If the applicant requests a delay in writing, the fifty (50) day time period shall be tolled for the period of the delay. The City has acted on the application if it:
(1) Approves or denies the application for the urban lot split; or (2) Informs the applicant in writing that changes to the proposed project are necessary to comply with this chapter.
(c) The Community Development Director shall deny the urban lot split if either of the following is found:
(1) The urban lot split fails to meet or perform one or more objective requirements imposed by the Subdivision Map Act or by this chapter. Any such requirement or condition shall be specified; (2) The building official makes a written finding, based upon a preponderance of the evidence, that the proposed subdivision would have a specific, adverse impact, as defined and determined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section 65589.5 of the Government Code, upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
(d) The Community Development Director shall not reject an application solely because it proposes adjacent or connected structures; provided, that the structures meet building code safety standards and are sufficient to allow separate conveyance.
(e) The Community Development Director shall condition approval on the dedication of any easements deemed necessary for the provision of public services to the proposed parcels and any easements deemed necessary for access to the public right-of-way.

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(f) The Community Development Director shall not require the correction of nonconforming zoning conditions.
(g) The Community Development Director shall not require dedications of rights-of-way or the construction of off-site improvements for the parcels being created as a condition of approval of a parcel map for an urban lot split. Off-site improvements include traffic controls, streets, roads, highways, freeways, bridges, overcrossings, street interchanges, flood control or storm drain facilities, sewer facilities, water facilities, and lighting facilities. The Community Development Director can request for on-site improvements such as sidewalks with curb and gutters. (§ 1, Ord. 1439-22 (CM), eff. November 24, 2022)
13-13.05 Use and development requirements.
(a) It shall be unlawful to rent, offer to rent or lease, or to advertise for rent or lease, any dwelling unit or portion thereof constructed on a lot created under this chapter for a term that is thirty (30) days or less. (b) It shall be unlawful to use any dwelling unit constructed on a lot created under this chapter for any use other than a residential use.
(c) New dwelling units constructed under this chapter shall not exceed that shown in Table 1.

Table 1
Maximum Dwelling Unit Size
Lot Size (SF) Maximum Unit Living
Area (SF)
Lots less than 5,000
SF
800 SF (maximum (2)
bedrooms)
Lots less than 10,000
SF
1,000 SF (maximum (3)
bedrooms)
Lots greater than
12,000 SF
1,200 SF (maximum (3)
bedrooms)
(d) Development of new dwelling units on any lot created under this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of Chapter 14-54, and shall also comply with all applicable objective zoning requirements applicable to the subject parcels and any objective requirements in the City’s design guidelines. The standards described in this subsection shall apply to all urban lot splits except where such standard directly conflicts with a provision of this chapter, or whether the applicant demonstrates that such zoning district standard or design standard would have the effect of physically precluding the construction of two units on either of the resulting parcels or would necessarily result in a unit size of less than eight hundred (800) square feet.
(§ 1, Ord. 1439-22 (CM), eff. November 24, 2022)

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Chapter 14-12

ZONING PERMITS
Sections:

Part 1: General Provisions
14-12.100 Procedures included.

Part 2: Pre-application Process
14-12.200 Purpose.
14-12.201 Application procedure.

Part 3: Administrative Review Permit
14-12.300 Purpose.
14-12.301 Application procedure.

Part 4: Design Review Permit
14-12.400 Applicability.
14-12.401 Application procedure.
14-12.402 Review and Decision by the Zoning Administrator. 14-12.403 Findings.

Part 5: Conditional Use Permits Administrative and Special Use Permits 14-12.500 Purpose.
14-12.501 General provisions.
14-12.502 Authority to impose conditions.
14-12.503 Administrative Use Permits.
14-12.504 Application procedure for an Administrative Use Permit. 14-12.505 Review and Decision on an Administrative Use Permit. 14-12.506 Limits on authority.
14-12.507 Administrative Use Permit Limitations.
14-12.508 Special Use Permits.
14-12.509 Application procedure for a Special Use Permit. 14-12.510 Review and Decision on a Special Use Permit.
14-12.511 Limits on authority.

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14-12.512 Special Use Permit Limitations.
14-12.513 Findings.

Part 6: Variances
14-12.600 Minor and Major Variances.
14-12.601 Application procedure.
14-12.602 Review and decision on a Minor Variance.
14-12.603 Review and decision on a Major Variance.
14-12.604 Findings.
14-12.605 Authority to impose conditions.
14-12.606 Variance Limitations.

Part 7: Amendment to General Plan
14-12.700 General provisions.
14-12.701 Procedure for amending General Plan text.
14-12.702 Procedure for amending General Plan Land Use Diagram. 14-12.703 Review and decision by the Planning Commission. 14-12.704 Modification by the Planning Commission.
14-12.706 Review and decision by the City Council.
14-12.707 Modification by the City Council.
14-12.708 Findings.
14-12.709 Continuance of hearings.

Part 8: Amendment to the Zoning Code and Map
14-12.800 General provisions.
14-12.801 Procedure for amending Zoning Code text.
14-12.802 Procedure for amending Zoning Map.
14-12.803 Review and Decision by the Planning Commission. 14-12.804 Modification by the Planning Commission.
14-12.806 Modification by the City Council.
14-12.807 Findings.
14-12.808 Continuance of hearings.

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Part 9: Specific Plan
14-12.900 Purpose.
14-12.901 Applicability.
14-12.902 Application procedure.
14-12.903 Review and Decision on a Specific Plan.
14-12.904 Findings.
14-12.905 Amendments to adopted Specific Plan.

Part 10: Modifications to District Regulations or Approved Permit 14-12.1000 Amendments and revisions to approval.
14-12.1010 Modifications to District Regulations.
14-12.1015 Application requirements.
14-12.1020 Processing applications.

Part 11: Home Occupation Permit
14-12.1100 Purpose.
14-12.1101 Application procedure.
14-12.1102 Review Criteria.
14-12.1103 Appeals.
14-12.1104 Periodic review.
14-12.1105 Transferability.
14-12.1106 Revocation.
14-12.1107 Conflict with other provisions.

Part 12: Sign Permit
14-12.1200 Purpose.
14-12.1201 General provisions.
14-12.1202 Types of sign permits.
14-12.1203 Review authority.
14-12.1204 Application procedure.
14-12.1205 Public notice and hearing.
14-12.1206 Findings for approval.

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14-12.1207 Conditions of approval.
14-12.1208 Inspection.

Part 13: Temporary Use Permit
14-12.1300 Purpose.
14-12.1301 General provisions.
14-12.1302 Temporary Use Permit.
14-12.1303 Application procedure.
14-12.1304 Review criteria.

Part 14: Fence Permits
14-12.1400 General Provisions.
14-12.1401 Application procedure.
14-12.1402 Administrative Review Permit.
14-12.1403 Administrative Use Permit.

Part 1: General Provisions
14-12.100 Procedures included.

The following administration procedures are included in this chapter:

Part Section
(a) Pre-application Process 2 14-12.200
(b) Administrative Review
Permit
3 14-12.300
(c) Design Review Permit 4 14-12.400
(d) Conditional Use Permits 5 14-12.500
(e) Variances 6 14-12.600
(f) Amendment to General
Plan
(g) Amendment to Zoning
Code
7 14-12.700

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Part Section
(h) Specific Plan 8 14-12.800
(i) Modification to approved
permit
9 14-12.900
(j) Home Occupation Permit 10 14-12.1000
(k) Sign Permit 11 14-12.1100
(l) Temporary Use Permit 12 14-12.1200
(m) Fence Permit 13 14-12.1300
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 2: Pre-application Process
14-12.200 Purpose.

The purpose of the pre-application process is to acquaint the applicant with any applicable policies and procedures identified in City codes and improvement standards, to identify significant development opportunities or constraints and provide written feedback to allow an applicant to understand the feasibility of a project.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.201 Application procedure.
(a) The application shall be filed with the Community Development Department with any applicable fee. The fee for a pre-application shall be credited towards the cost of the formal application. A limit of one pre-application per year shall be allowed for each property within the City of Watsonville. (b) Submittal for a pre-application process does not constitute a formal filing of a project and is intended solely to assist the project applicant and City in the review of conceptual plans to identify major issues associated with a project.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 3: Administrative Review Permit
14-12.300 Purpose.

The purpose of the Administrative Review Permit is to assure, prior to establishment of an otherwise principally permitted use within an existing facility or new construction not requiring Design Review, that the provisions of this Code including zoning, parking, signage, and other appropriate State and local regulations are met.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)

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14-12.301 Application procedure.
(a) An application for an Administrative Review Permit shall be filed with the Community Development Department along with appropriate fee, as established by resolution, by the property owner or an agent authorized to act on the owner’s behalf.
(b) The Zoning Administrator shall review the application to ensure compliance with this Code. No conditions may be attached to an approval other than those directly related to ensuring compliance with established standards and provisions of this Code; and including conditions requiring the applicant to indemnify and defend the City in the event that the issuance of the Administrative Review Permit is challenged.
(c) An Administration Review Permit is valid for a period of one hundred and eighty (180) days from issuance and shall expire if not acted upon within such period. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 4: Design Review Permit
14-12.400 Applicability.
(a) Development subject to Design Review shall include all new construction, exterior remodeling, additions, or changes in use requiring additional parking, which involves structures used for multi-family residential, commercial, industrial or public purpose and are identified as permitted subject to Design Review in the specific zoning districts. No Building Permit shall be issued for a development subject to Design Review until a Design Review has been approved in accordance with this chapter and conditions of approval have been met.
(b) The following uses are exempt from the Design Review requirements:
(1) Interior remodels which do not result in substantial changes in the character of the occupancy or use or cause greater impact on traffic, water or sewer usage as determined by the Zoning Administrator; (2) Repair and maintenance of structures or parking areas constrained by the existing structure and not altering existing drainage patterns or easements;
(3) Replacement or repair of a structure partially destroyed by fire, flood or other natural occurrence, when the repair of such structure is determined by the Zoning Administrator to be consistent with the design, use and intensity of the original structure and consistent with the Zoning and General Plan designations;
(4) Reductions of floor or building area within a previously approved Design Review where it is determined that the modification would not result in a significant change in site design, building design, or functionality of the site;
(5) Single-family residential development.
(c) The following projects are subject to minor Design Review:

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(1) Expansions of multi-family residential, institutional, commercial or industrial buildings of less than twenty-five (25%) percent in total floor area, where the proposed expansion will not cause increased impacts on existing infrastructure and public services, as determined by the Zoning Administrator; (2) Changes in use requiring additional parking, where the proposed parking can be accommodated, and the use will not cause increased impacts on existing infrastructure and public services, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, and the use is proposed in existing structures; (3) Exterior remodel;
(4) Residential multi-family projects consisting of two (2) or three (3) dwelling units. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1411-20 (CM), eff. November 26, 2020) 14-12.401 Application Procedure.
(a) An application for Design Review may be submitted by the property owner or by an agent on the owner’s behalf.
(b) The application shall be made to the Community Development Department and processed in the manner provided in Part 4 of Chapter 14-10.
(c) If the Design Review is submitted concurrent with a request for a division of land, an application for a land division permit shall be submitted with the application for Design Review. Approval of the Design Review shall not become effective until final approval of the land division permit; provided, that if the land division is proposed in phases, the approval of the Design Review shall take effect upon final approval of the phase of the land division containing the property on which the Design Review is to be located.
14-12.402 Review and Decision by the Zoning Administrator. (a) The Zoning Administrator shall be the final decision-maker for Design Review. The Zoning Administrator shall render a decision on the Design Review application by issuing a Notice of Decision, without a public hearing, based on findings in Section 14-12.403 and subject to conditions necessary to make the use compatible with surrounding uses. The Zoning Administrator shall approve, deny or conditionally approve the Design Review within the time frame established by State law. If the design is not consistent with the findings, the application for Design Review shall be denied. Appeals shall be to the Planning Commission in accordance with Part 11 of Chapter 14-10. (b) The Zoning Administrator in his sole discretion may refer the Design Review to the Planning Commission instead of making a decision on the application. In such event, the Commission shall consider the Design Review at a public hearing and make its decision in accordance with Part 6 of Chapter 14-10. Appeal shall be to the Council in accordance with Part 11 of Chapter 14-10. The Planning Commission and Council shall apply the standards set forth in this chapter in acting on the Design Review.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.403 Findings.

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When considering applications for Design Review, the Zoning Administrator shall evaluate the impact of the Design Review on and its compatibility with surrounding properties and neighborhoods to ensure the appropriateness of the development and make the following findings:
(a) The proposed development is consistent with the goals and policies embodied in the adopted General Plan and the general purpose and intent of the applicable district regulations; (b) The proposed development is compatible with and preserves the character and integrity of adjacent development and neighborhoods and includes improvements or modifications either on-site or with-in the public rights-of-way to mitigate development related adverse impacts such as traffic, noise, odors, visual nuisances, or other similar adverse effects to adjacent development and neighborhoods. These improvements or modifications may include but shall not be limited to the placement or orientation of buildings and entryways, parking areas, buffer yards, and the addition of landscaping, walls, or both; (c) The proposed development will not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic which will be hazardous or conflict with the existing and anticipated traffic in the neighborhood; (d) The proposed development incorporates roadway improvements, traffic control devices or mechanisms, or access restrictions to control traffic flow or divert traffic as needed to reduce or eliminate development impacts on surrounding neighborhood streets; (e) The proposed development incorporates features to minimize adverse effects including visual impacts of the proposed development on adjacent properties:
(1) Harmony and proportion of the overall design and the appropriate use of materials; (2) The suitability of the architectural style for the project; provided, however, it is not the intent of this section to establish any particular architectural style; (3) The sitting of the structure on the property, as compared to the sitting of other structures in the immediate neighborhood;
(4) The size, location, design, color, number, and lighting; and (5) The bulk, height, and color of the project structure as compared to the bulk, height, and color of other structures in the immediate neighborhood;
(f) The proposed development complies with all additional standards imposed on it by the particular provisions of this chapter, any City of Watsonville architectural guidelines, development and public improvement standards, and all other requirements of this title applicable to the proposed development; and
(g) The proposed development will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience and welfare or result in material damage or prejudice to other property in the vicinity. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 5: Conditional Use Permits Administrative and Special Use Permits 14-12.500 Purpose.

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The purpose of the Conditional Use Permit is to insure the proper integration of uses which, because of their special nature, may be suitable only in certain locations or zoning districts or only provided that such uses are arranged or designed in a particular manner.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.501 General provisions.

All uses set forth in this title as conditional uses in any district, and all matters directly related thereto, are hereby declared to be of such unique and special character as to make it impractical to include them as principally permitted or accessory uses in any district without special review. The special review shall be for the purpose of determining that each such proposed use is, and will continue to be, compatible with surrounding, existing, or planned uses; and for the further purpose of establishing such special conditions as may be necessary to insure the harmonious integration and compatibility of such uses in the neighborhood and with the surrounding area.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.502 Authority to impose conditions.

The Zoning Administrator or the Commission, as provided in this title, may approve, conditionally approve, or deny an application for a conditional use and, in granting conditional approval, may impose such requirements and conditions with respect to location, sitting, construction, maintenance, operation, duration, and overall development as may be deemed reasonable and necessary for the protection of adjacent properties and the public interest. The granting of a Conditional Use Permit shall not exempt the applicant from complying with the requirements of other provisions of this Code including Design Review, the Building Code, or any other applicable requirements of this title or Code, or other local, state, or federal requirements.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.503 Administrative Use Permits.

The Zoning Administrator is authorized to issue Conditional Use Permits for all uses designated in the district regulations of this title as being subject to the issuance of an Administrative Use Permit subject to the following procedures.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.504 Application Procedure for an Administrative Use Permit. (a) An application for an Administrative Use Permit may be submitted by the property owner or by an agent on the owner’s behalf.
(b) The application shall be processed as provided in Part 4 of Chapter 14-10, with the exception that no public hearing is required.
(c) If the proposed use requires a division of land as provided in Chapter 13-10, an application for a land division permit shall be submitted in conjunction with the application for a Special Use Permit.

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division permit; provided, that if the land division is proposed in phases, the approval of the Administrative Use Permit shall take effect upon final approval of the phase of the land division containing the property on which the specially permitted use is to be located. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.505 Review and Decision on an Administrative Use Permit.

The Zoning Administrator shall be the final decision-maker for Administrative Use Permits. The Zoning Administrator shall render its decision pursuant to Part 5 of Chapter 14-10, subject to findings in Section 14-12.513 and conditions necessary to make the use compatible with surrounding uses. If the appropriateness of the use cannot be assured at the location, the application for Administrative Use Permits shall be denied as being incompatible with existing uses or uses permitted by right in the district.

Appeal shall be to the Planning Commission in accordance with Part 11 of Chapter 14-10. (a) The Zoning Administrator may refer any Conditional Use Permit application upon which the Zoning Administrator is authorized to act under Administrative Use Permit procedures to the Commission for the purpose of processing the same as a Special Use Permit in accordance with the public hearing procedures of Part 9 of Chapter 14-10.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.506 Limits on authority.
(a) The Zoning Administrator, and the Planning Commission on appeal, shall have no authority to vary, modify or waive any of the regulations or standards prescribed for any use for which an Administrative Use Permit is required and any modification, Variance or waiver shall be void. (b) This provision shall not prevent the property owner from concurrently applying for a Variance pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.507 Administrative Use Permit Limitations.
(a) Approval of an Administrative Use Permit shall authorize only the particular use for which the permit is issued and may include a limit on time the use may continue. (b) No use authorized by an Administrative Use Permit shall be enlarged, extended, increased in intensity or relocated unless an application is made to modify the Administrative Use Permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Code.
(c) Development of the use shall not be carried out until the applicant has secured all the permits and approvals required by this Code and by County, State, Federal, or other agencies. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.508 Special Use Permits.

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or in those cases where an application for an Administrative Use Permit has been referred by the Zoning Administrator subject to the following procedures.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.509 Application Procedure for a Special Use Permit. (a) An application for a Special Use Permit may be submitted by the property owner or by an agent on the owner’s behalf.
(b) The application shall be processed as provided in Chapter 14-10. (c) If the proposed use requires a division of land as provided in Chapter 13-10, an application for a land division permit shall be submitted in conjunction with the application for a Special Use Permit.

Approval of the Special Use Permit shall not become effective until final approval of the land division permit; provided, that if the land division is proposed in phases, the approval of the Special Use Permit shall take effect upon final approval of the phase of the land division containing the property on which the specially permitted use is to be located.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.510 Review and Decision on a Special Use Permit.

The Planning Commission shall be the final decision-maker for Special Use Permits. The Commission shall render its decision, pursuant to Part 6 of Chapter 14-10, subject to findings in Section 14-12.513 and conditions necessary to make the use compatible with surrounding uses. If the appropriateness of the use cannot be assured at the location, the application for Special Use Permit shall be denied as being incompatible with existing uses or uses permitted by right in the district. Appeal shall be to the City Council in accordance with Part 11 of Chapter 14-10.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.511 Limits on authority.
(a) The Planning Commission, and the City Council on appeal, shall have no authority to vary, modify or waive any of the regulations or standards prescribed for any use for which a Special Use Permit is required and any purported. such modification, Variance or waiver shall be void. (b) This provision shall not prevent the property owner from concurrently applying for a Variance pursuant to this chapter.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.512 Special Use Permit Limitations.
(a) Approval of a Special Use Permit shall authorize only the particular use for which the permit is issued and may include a limit on time the use may continue. (b) No use authorized by a Special Use Permit shall be enlarged, extended, increased in intensity or relocated unless an application is made to modify the Special Use Permit in accordance with the procedures set forth in this Code.

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(c) Development of the use shall not be carried out until the applicant has secured all the permits and approvals required by this title, the Code and County, State, Federal, or other agencies. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.513 Findings.

When considering applications for an Administrative or Special Use Permit, the Zoning Administrator or Commission shall evaluate the impact of the proposed use on and its compatibility with surrounding properties and neighborhoods to ensure the appropriateness of the use at a particular location and make the following findings:
(a) The proposed use at the specified location is consistent with the policies of the General Plan and the general purpose and intent of the applicable district regulations; (b) The proposed use is compatible with and preserves the character and integrity of adjacent development and neighborhoods and includes improvements or modifications either on-site or within the public rights-of-way to mitigate development related adverse impacts such as traffic, noise, odors, visual nuisances, or other similar adverse effects to adjacent development and neighborhoods. These improvements or modifications may include, but shall not be limited to, the placement or orientation of buildings and entryways, parking areas, buffer yards, and addition of landscaping, walls, or both, to mitigate such impacts;
(c) The proposed use will not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic which will be hazardous or conflict with the existing and anticipated traffic in the neighborhood; (d) The proposed use incorporates roadway improvements, traffic control devices or mechanisms, or access restrictions to control traffic flow or divert traffic as needed to reduce or eliminate development impacts on surrounding neighborhood streets;
(e) The proposed use incorporates features to minimize adverse effects, including visual impacts and noise, of the proposed special use on adjacent properties; (f) The proposed special use complies with all additional standards imposed on it by the particular provisions of this chapter and all other requirements of this title applicable to the proposed special use and uses within the applicable base zoning district; and
(g) The proposed special use will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety, convenience and welfare, and will not result in material damage or prejudice to other property in the vicinity. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 6: Variances
14-12.600 Minor and Major Variances.
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or less of off-street parking or open space requirements are Minor Variances and may be approved administratively by the Zoning Administrator.
(b) All other applications for Variances, including those related to Sign Permits, are Major Variances and must be approved by the Planning Commission, the final decision-maker. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.601 Application procedure.

An application for a Variance may be submitted by the property owner or an agent authorized in writing to act in the owner’s behalf to the Community Development Department in accordance with Part 4 of Chapter 14-10.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.602 Review and decision on a Minor Variance.

The Zoning Administrator shall be the final decision-maker for Minor Variances. The Zoning Administrator shall render its decision, without a public hearing, pursuant to Part 5 of Chapter 14-10, subject to findings in Section 14-12.604 and conditions necessary to make the use compatible with surrounding uses. If the findings for the Variance cannot be made at the location, the application for Variance shall be denied. Appeal shall be to the Planning Commission in accordance with Part 11 of Chapter 14-10.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.603 Review and decision on a Major Variance.

The Planning Commission shall be the final decision-maker for Major Variances. (a) The Zoning Administrator shall submit his report to the Planning Commission in the manner provided in Section 14-10.403.
(b) The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing pursuant to Part 6 of Chapter 14-10. The public hearing shall be noticed in accordance with Part 9 of Chapter 14-10 and conducted in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 14-10.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.604 Findings.
(a) The Zoning Administrator shall not approve a Minor Variance unless undue hardship is self-evident and the following findings are met:
(1) The granting of the Variance will not substantially impair the intent and purpose of this title or the goals, policies and objectives embodied in the General Plan; (2) The Variance is not requested exclusively on the basis of economic hardship to the applicant; and (3) The Variance does not result in the establishment of a use (including lot size) which is not permitted within the specific zoning district.

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(b) The Planning Commission shall not approve a Major Variance unless it finds that:
(1) By reason of exceptional narrowness, shallowness, or shape of the property in question, or by reason of exceptional topographic conditions or other extraordinary and exceptional situation or condition of the property in question, the strict application of the provisions of that title would result in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties to, or exceptional and undue hardships upon, the applicant; (2) The circumstances or conditions do not apply generally to other properties in the same land use district;
(3) The granting of the Variance will not result in material damage or prejudice to other properties in the vicinity, substantial impairment of natural resources or be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare;
(4) The Variance is not requested exclusively on the basis of economic hardship to the applicant, nor was the situation requiring a Variance created by an act of the applicant, without obtaining permits. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.605 Authority to impose conditions.

The final decision-maker may impose conditions in accordance with Part 8 of Chapter 14-10. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.606 Variance Limitations.
(a) No Minor or Major Variance shall be granted that allows a land use prohibited in the zoning district in which it is located or that changes any boundary of the district, nor shall any Variance be granted that changes the density of residential use or that changes the intensity of non-residential use. (b) The Planning Commission, in approving a Major Variance, and the Zoning Administrator, in approving a Minor Variance, shall impose the following conditions plus any conditions deemed necessary to make the project compatible with surrounding properties:
(1) Where no other discretionary permit is required, construction shall be commenced within twelve (12) months;
(2) Where approved concurrent with another discretionary permit, the Variance shall run with the time established for the other permit(s);
(3) Conformance to plans approved as a part of the Variance; and (4) If a Variance does not authorize the erection or alteration of a permanent structure, it shall be subject to review by the Commission or the Zoning Administrator, depending on whether it is a Minor or a Major Variance, after the expiration of two (2) years.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 7: Amendment to General Plan
14-12.700 General provisions.

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The provisions of the General Plan text and the General Plan Land Use Diagram may be amended by the Council by resolution and according to procedures established in this chapter whenever the public necessity, the general community welfare, and good zoning practices permit such amendment. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.701 Procedure for amending General Plan text.

The text of the adopted General Plan may be amended from time to time. Amendments to the General Plan text may be initiated by the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, City Council or by application of a resident, property owner or owner of a business located in the City. An application for amendment shall be submitted to the Community Development Department on a form provided by the Community Development Department with applicable fees as established by Council resolution. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.702 Procedure for amending General Plan Land Use Diagram.

The Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission, City Council, or by application, a property owner, resident or owner of a business located in the City may initiate a request for amendment of the General Plan Land Use Diagram. The Community Development Department shall be responsible for the reviewing and processing of General Plan Land Use Diagram amendments. Applications for General Plan amendments shall be submitted on a form provided by the Community Development Department with applicable fees as established by Council resolution.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.703 Review and decision by the Planning Commission.

Any proposed amendment shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission, at a public hearing noticed in accordance with Part 9 of Chapter 14-10 and conducted in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 14-10, for recommendation to the City Council. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Commission shall adopt a resolution, recommending approval or denial of the proposed amendment, by the affirmative vote of the majority of the Commission members, subject to findings required by Section 14-12.708. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.704 Modification by the Planning Commission.

The Commission may itself modify an amendment proposed by an applicant by making non-substantive changes in the wording of a proposed text amendment or, in the case of a proposed General Plan Land Use Diagram amendment, by reducing the area involved or by recommending a more restrictive land use classification. The term “more restrictive” shall mean a lower density within an applicable of residential, commercial, or industrial district, and in no case shall a modification change into another category without a re-application. The reasons for a modification, along with a statement as to the initial proposal, shall be included in the report forwarded to the City Council. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.706 Review and decision by the City Council.

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Upon forwarding the Commission recommendation for approval, modified approval, or denial in any matter by the Planning Commission to the Council, such recommendation shall be accompanied by a complete report of the Commission’s action prepared by the Community Development Department, including a summary of the hearing, its findings, and a copy of the Commission resolution, minutes, along with any other pertinent material or information which will assist the Council in making its final determination in the matter. Upon receipt of the Commission’s recommendation, and before adopting any amendment, the Council shall review the matter at a public hearing noticed in accordance with Part 9 of Chapter 14-10 and conducted in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 14-10.

At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Council shall adopt a resolution approving or denying the proposed amendment, subject to findings in Section 14-12.708. When a proposed Land Use Diagram amendment is denied, such amendment shall not be reconsidered for a period of one year after the date of said denial, except that a new application affecting or including all or part of the same property may be eligible for consideration within said one-year period if the application is found by the Council to be substantially different from the original application as denied.

When either a proposed text or map amendment is denied, such amendment shall not be reconsidered for a period of one year after the date of said denial, except that a new application affecting or including all or part of the same property may be eligible for consideration within said one-year if the application is found to be substantially different from the original application as denied. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.707 Modification by the City Council.

The Council may modify any proposed amendment by making non-substantive changes in the wording of the proposed Land Use Diagram amendment, by reducing the area involved, or by adopting a more restrictive Land Use classification. The term “more restrictive” shall mean a lower density within an applicable category of residential, commercial, or industrial, and in no case shall a modification transcend into another category without a re-application. Prior to taking such action the Council may refer the proposed change to the Commission for a report and recommendation. In such a case, the Commission shall report back to the Council within thirty (30) days after the date of Council referral or shall be deemed to have approved the proposed change.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.708 Findings.

The Planning Commission and City Council shall, in Planning Commission recommending or the City Council in approving an amendment to the General Plan Land Use Diagram or text, make the following findings:
(a) That the proposed amendment is consistent with the policies embodied in the General Plan; (b) That the proposed amendment is compatible to the extent possible with the actual and general planned use of the adjacent properties.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)

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14-12.709 Continuance of hearings.
(a) The Commission or the Council, on its own motion, may continue a hearing on a proposed amendment from time to time; but such continuances shall not exceed a total sixty (60) days from the date of the opening of a public hearing before the respective body. Following the closing of the hearing, and on its own motion, the Commission or the Council may continue its discussion and action on the matter until the next regularly scheduled meeting. If determined necessary by a majority vote of the members present, the Commission or the Council may continue such discussion and action for additional periods. No further continuances shall be allowed, unless expressly approved by the applicant. (b) The provisions of this section shall not apply to amendment proposals initiated by the Council. In such cases the Commission shall forward a report and recommendation to the Council within forty-five (45) days after the date of the opening of the public hearing. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 8: Amendment to the Zoning Code and Map
14-12.800 General provisions.

The provisions of this title and the Zoning Map may be amended by the Council by ordinance and according to procedures established in this chapter whenever the public necessity, the general community welfare, and good zoning practices permit such amendment. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.801 Procedure for amending Zoning Code text.

The text of the adopted Zoning Code may be amended in a manner identical to Section 14-12.701. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.802 Procedure for amending Zoning Map.

The map of the adopted Zoning Code may be amended in a manner identical to Section 14-12.702. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.803 Review and Decision by the Planning Commission.

Any proposed amendment shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission in a manner identical to Section 14-12.703, subject to findings in Section 14-12.808. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.804 Modification by the Planning Commission.

The Commission may modify any proposed amendment by making non-substantive changes in a manner identical to Section 14-12.704.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.805 Review and Decision by the City Council.

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Review and decision by the City Council shall be in a manner identical to Section 14-12.706, subject to findings in Section 14-12.808, with the exception that any decision taken shall be by adoption of an ordinance.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.806 Modification by the City Council.

The Council may modify any proposed amendment by making non-substantive changes in a manner identical to Section 14-12.707.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.807 Findings.

The Planning Commission and the City Council shall, in approving an amendment to the Zoning Map or text, make findings identical to Section 14-12.708.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.808 Continuance of hearings.

The Commission or the Council, on its own motion, may continue a hearing on a proposed amendment in a manner identical to Section 14-12.709.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 9: Specific Plan
14-12.900 Purpose.

The purpose of this section is to establish requirements and procedures for the development, adoption and amendments of Specific Plans and ensure that the City Zoning Code is consistent with law regulating Specific Plans and in particular, Article 8 of Chapter 3, of Division of Title 7 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 65450.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.901 Applicability.

A Specific Plan is required for any areas shown on the General Plan Land Use Diagram as “Specific Plan”. A Specific Plan may be used in conjunction with either subdivision maps or a planned development. If a request to establish a Specific Plan is initiated by a property owner or his authorized agent, the property owner(s) shall follow the application procedure in the following section. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.902 Application procedure.

An application for a Specific Plan shall be submitted to the Community Development Department. The application shall be processed by the Department as provided in Part 4 of Chapter 14-10. If the property is not in a single ownership but all owners agree to the proposed development, then all owners shall join the

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application, and a map identifying the extent of ownership shall be submitted with the application. The City maintains full authority and discretion to determine how a Specific Plan will be prepared. As part of the process, applicants shall inform the City of their intent to have a Specific Plan prepared for an area at least thirty (30) days prior to submittal of an application. Prior to submittal of any application for a Specific Plan the City shall work with the applicants to develop a Scope of Work for the preparation of a Specific Plan and shall discuss how the plan will be prepared. The application for a Specific Plan shall be on those forms prescribed by the City and shall include the agreed upon Scope of Work and fees that are designated by resolution. The initial phase of the application shall require approval of the Scope of Work by the City Council and the selection of a consultant by the City of Watsonville to prepare the Specific Plan. Any Specific Plan shall include the following components:
(a) General Plan Consistency requirement. Specific Plans shall be consistent with the General Plan and for areas within the coastal zone, the Local Coastal Program. Following adoption of a Specific Plan, developments and uses of the land, subdivisions (including tentative tract and parcel maps), public works projects and development agreements shall be consistent with the Specific Plan. (b) Content of Specific Plan. A Specific Plan shall include a statement of its relationship and consistency with the General Plan, Local Coastal Program and compliance with Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Division I of Title 7 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 65450:
(1) The existing uses of land within the planning area must be analyzed to determine the influence they will have under the Specific Plan. Existing agriculture, flood plain, environmentally sensitive areas such as wetlands, slopes over twenty-five percent (25%), seismic, sensitive biotic and wildlife communities may substantially affect the type of uses planned for the area. Land uses surrounding the planning area should also be analyzed and connections/transitions/buffers between uses design-ed to ensure compatibility with those uses identified by the Specific Plan; (2) The proposed distribution, location, intensity, and extent of the uses of land including residential development, economic development, commercial/industrial development, parks, open space, within the area covered by the Specific Plan (including lands to be dedicated for public use, and any easements to accommodate utilities or protect environmental resources); (3) The proposed distribution, location and extent and intensity of major infrastructure components including public and private transportation (including pedestrian ways, bike paths, bus turnouts, parking, roadways, and other transportation systems), parks and recreation facilities (including, provision of public access ways), sewage, water, drainage, solid waste disposal, energy and other essential facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the plan needed to support the land uses described in the plan; (4) Development conditions and construction by which development will proceed (including architectural design and landscaping concepts) how the project will address the City’s livable community design concepts, and standards for the conservation, development and utilization of natural resources (including soils, vegetation and wildlife habitats, water, energy) where applicable; (5) Description of provisions to ensure compatibility with surrounding land uses and resources, addressing, geologic, coastal bluff flooding and fire hazards;

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(6) A program of implementation measures, including regulations, programs, public works projects and financing measures necessary to carry out the provisions of the preceding requirements; (7) Specific Plans may also address any other subjects that are necessary or desirable for General Plan implementation.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.903 Review and Decision on a Specific Plan.

The Council, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, shall be the final hearing body for Specific Plans. The Commission shall prepare its recommendation and the Council shall render its decision in accordance with Part 7 of this chapter, subject to findings required by Section 14-12.904.

Adoption of a Specific Plan is not a General Plan amendment. It must however be consistent with the General Plan.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.904 Findings.

The Planning Commission and City Council shall, in approving a proposed Specific Plan, make the following findings:
(a) That the proposed location of the development and proposed conditions under which it will be operated or maintained is consistent with the goals and policies embodied in the General Plan; (b) That the proposed development is in accordance with the purposes and objectives of this title and, in particular, will further the purposes stated for each zoning district; and (c) That the development will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare of persons residing or working in or adjacent to such a development and properties or improvements in the vicinity or to the general welfare of the City.
(d) That the Specific Plan and resulting development will be consistent with the provisions of Article 8 of Chapter 3 of Division I of Title 7 of the California Government Code, commencing with Section 65450.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.905 Amendments to adopted Specific Plan.

The Specific Plan shall incorporate procedures to make amendments to the Plan. Minor Amendments:

Minor amendment to the Specific Plan shall be those that do not increase intensity of land use by more than ten (10%) percent, or have any impact on areas that are identified as being environmentally sensitive.

Minor amendments to the Specific Plan may be considered by the Zoning Administrator without a public hearing in compliance with Part 5 of Chapter 14-10. Any other modifications to the Specific Plan shall be considered a Major Amendment and shall be processed in the same manner as an application for original approval of the Specific Plan.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)

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Part 10: Modifications to District Regulations or Approved Permit 14-12.1000 Amendments and revisions to approval.
(a) The Zoning Administrator, may for good cause, upon submittal of the applicable form, materials and fee, approve minor amendments to the terms of approval of a development permit. Minor revisions must be authorized in writing by the Zoning Administrator and are subject to appeal pursuant to Part 11 of Chapter 14-10. The Zoning Administrator shall not be able to modify any conditions of projects that were approved as a Special Use Permit by the Planning Commission. Minor revisions that may be authorized are those that appear necessary in light of technical considerations requested by the applicant or Zoning Administrator and shall be limited to the following:
(1) Requests that involve less than twenty-five (25%) percent of the building area or project site area where the application involves new construction;
(2) Requests that involve minor changes in color, material, signage, design, landscape material or parking or driveway orientation; or
(3) Requests that involve minor design changes which represent improvements to previous engineering, site design or building practices provided the request does not change the character of the project or result in negative impacts to adjoining properties, drainage facilities, or rights-of-way. (b) All other revisions shall be considered major revisions. Where the holder of an approved application for a development permit wishes to make a major revision to the approval which is not covered by subsections (1) through (3) above, an application including all required materials and fees shall be submitted to the Community Development Department and forwarded for approval of the final decisionmaker in accordance with the procedures established for the original approval. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1010 Modifications to District Regulations.

Residential projects for which modifications are allowed under the District Regulations of Parts 2, 3 or 4 of Chapter 14-16 of this Title, may be processed under Sections 14-12.1015 and 14-12.1020 if such residential project satisfies applicable general plan density standards, district lot size standards and is under two (2) acres in area. Any such residential project not meeting either these three (3) standards or the allowed modifications in the district standards shall only be processed as a planned development under Part 25 of Chapter 14-16 of this Title.
(§ 1, Ord. 1171-04 C-M, eff. March 23, 2004)
14-12.1015 Application requirements.

Applicants for such modification requests shall include the following information as part of the application request:
(a) Floor plan diagrams
(b) Elevations
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(d) An explanation and specific description of requested modifications to the otherwise applicable district standards.
(§ 1, Ord. 1171-04 C-M, eff. March 23, 2004)
14-12.1020 Processing applications.
(a) Applications for requests for modifications to district standards shall be submitted with the project’s development application modification requests shall first be reviewed by the Planning Commission. (b) The Commission may accept, reject or condition any or all modification requests. If the Commission requests changes, the plans shall be revised before they are sent to the City Council. The Commission shall send all recommendations to the City Council for appropriate final action. (c) Attached building residential subdivision projects shall be subject to the City of Watsonville, Residential Development Standards, Multi-Family Condominium & Townhouse Projects (Resolution 317-87 (CM)).
(§ 1, Ord. 1171-04 C-M, eff. March 23, 2004)
Part 11: Home Occupation Permit
14-12.1100 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to provide opportunities for limited commercial and business activities within the City’s residential neighborhoods, provided that such activities are compatible with, and do not detract from, the peace, quiet, character, and quality of the City’s residential areas. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1101 Application procedure.

No home occupation shall be permitted without the prior issuance of a Home Occupation Permit.

Applications for a Home Occupation Permit shall be made upon forms furnished by the Community Development Department, and shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. A Home Occupation Permit shall not be required for any activity or operation with an annual income of less than Five Hundred and no/100ths ($500.00) Dollars, or one for which a business license is not required. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1102 Review Criteria.

Applications for a Home Occupation Permit shall be evaluated and investigations conducted using the following criteria, which shall also be incorporated as minimum conditions of approval:
(a) The home occupation shall be compatible with, and secondary to, the use of the premises as a residential dwelling unit;
(b) The home occupation shall be conducted only by a resident of the dwelling unit in which it occurs.

One additional member of the immediate family may assist with the home occupation if he or she also resides at the premises in which the home occupation occurs. No one other than the residents of the dwelling unit shall be employed in the conduct of the home occupation;

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(c) No more than one room, or the equivalent of twenty (20%) percent of the ground floor area of the dwelling unit, whichever is greater, shall be used to conduct the home occupation; (d) The home occupation shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling unit or existing accessory structure; provided, however, that the home occupation does not detract from any required living, parking, or storage areas. No building additions or new structures shall be permitted in order to accommodate a home occupation;
(e) There shall be no change in the outside appearance of the dwelling or premises, or any visible evidence of the conduct of a home occupation;
(f) Raw materials, intermediate and finished materials, or products, equipment, parts, appliances, vehicles, and by-products of the home occupation shall be stored indoors and shall not be visible from outside the premises;
(g) Signs used in the home occupation shall comply with Chapter 6 of Title 8 of this Code; (h) The home occupation shall not be conducted between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.; (i) The home occupation shall not generate additional pedestrian or vehicular traffic; shall not require additional off-street parking spaces for clients or customers; and shall not involve the use of commercial vehicles with six (6) or more wheels for pickup or delivery of materials to or from the premises; (j) The home occupation shall not use more than one motor vehicle. Such vehicle shall be owned by the resident of the dwelling, shall be parked in an adequate off-street parking area, and shall not exceed threequarter (3/4) ton in size; (k) The home occupation may provide on-site sales and/or service, provided that the following criteria are met:
(1) The sales and/or service shall not necessitate a need for additional on-site parking; (2) Sales and/or services to clients shall be provided on an appointment only basis; (3) No more than two (2) clients per hour and sixteen (16) clients per day shall be permitted on-site; and (4) No displays of merchandise and/or services rendered on-site shall be directly visible from outside the premises;
(l) The home occupation, in combination with the residential use of the dwelling, shall not cause a substantial increase in the use of any one or more public utilities including, but not limited to, water, sewer, gas, electricity, and garbage collection;
(m) The home occupation shall dispose of all waste materials or by-products on a regular, timely basis, in conformance with applicable garbage collection, Fire Department, and environmental health regulations;
(n) The home occupation shall be limited to the use of hand powered and/or electrically powered tools or devices on the premises. Electrically powered tools or devices shall not exceed one horsepower capacity or equivalent;

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(o) The home occupation shall not utilize any equipment or process which creates noise, vibrations, glare, fumes, odor, smoke, hazardous materials, audio or visual electrical interference in a radio and/or television receiver, or line voltage fluctuations, any of which are detectable to the normal senses at the property line;
(p) Automotive or vehicular production, repair, bodywork, detailing or modification, and parts assembly, maintenance, repair, or installation shall not be permitted as a home occupation; and (q) The home occupation shall be limited to one type of occupation per residence.

The Zoning Administrator is hereby authorized to add to, modify, or delete home occupation conditions of approval as necessitated by a specific permit application. The Zoning Administrator, if necessary, is further authorized, but is not required, to call a public hearing and/or refer a specific home occupation application to the Planning Commission for review and final determination. Such referral shall be made in writing.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1103 Appeals.

Any interested person shall have the right to appeal any ruling, order or action under this chapter pursuant to the provisions for appeals contained in Part 11 of Chapter 14-10. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1104 Periodic review.

Home occupations may be subject to periodic review by the Zoning Administrator to ensure compliance with the Home Occupation Permit.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1105 Transferability.

Home Occupation Permits shall be granted personally to the applicant only, and shall not be transferable to any successor or assign.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1106 Revocation.

Home Occupation Permits may be revoked by the Zoning Administrator and/or Planning Commission for violation of any of the conditions of approval, provisions of this Code, or for substantial changes in size, scale, or type of occupation. A public hearing may be held to consider a permit revocation in accordance with Part 10 of Chapter 14-10. The public hearing shall be noticed according to procedures contained in Part 9 of Chapter 14-10.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1107 Conflict with other provisions.

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Where there is a conflict between the regulations of this chapter and the regulations of any other section of this Code, the regulations of other sections shall prevail where the regulations of any other section are more restrictive.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 12: Sign Permit*
Part 12, consisting of Sections 14-12.1200 through 14-12.1204, added by Ordinance No. 1156-03 C-M, effective May 22, 2003, as amended by Section 1, Ordinance No. 1449-22 (CM), effective January 12, 2023.
14-12.1200 Purpose.

The establishment of regulations and minimum standards for the erection and maintenance of outdoor signs and billboards within the City is necessary for the purpose of promoting the public health, safety, and general welfare, and the establishment of such regulations and minimum standards is in accordance with the provisions of and purposes of this Code.

The City Council further finds that the sign provisions provide minimum standards to safeguard life, health, property and public welfare in keeping with the unique character of the City by regulating and controlling the size, height, design, quality of materials, construction, location, electrification, and maintenance of all signs and signs structures not located within a building, and including temporary signs attached to or affixed upon windows, and to accomplish the following results:
(a) To protect and enhance the character of residential neighborhoods, open views and vistas, and property values by prohibiting obtrusive and incompatible signs; (b) To promote and maintain healthy commercial centers and property values for effective communication of the nature of goods and services and avoidance of wasteful, ugly and unsightly competition in signs;
(c) To provide a reasonable and comprehensive system of control of signs, integrated within a part of the general planning program and Zoning Code, and not as a distinct police power that is exercised separate and apart from the zoning power;
(d) To encourage signs which are well-designed and pleasing in appearance and to provide incentive and latitude for variety, good design relationship and spacing and location; (e) To encourage a desirable area character with a minimum of overhead clutter; (f) To attract and direct persons to various activities and enterprises in order to provide for the maximum public convenience; and
(g) To enhance the economic value of the community and each area in it through the regulation of size, location, design and illumination of signs.
(§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1201 General provisions.

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It is unlawful for any person to erect, enlarge, alter, or relocate, within the City of Watsonville, any sign or other advertising structure as defined in the sign code in Chapter 14-21 without first obtaining a sign permit and where applicable a building permit. Sign permits are valid for one hundred eighty (180) days after issuance.
(§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1202 Types of sign permits.

The zoning code establishes two (2) types of sign permits: sign permits reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission and administrative sign permits reviewed and approved by the Zoning Administrator.
(§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1203 Review authority.
(a) The Zoning Administrator shall take action on all administrative sign permit applications. (b) The Planning Commission shall take action on all sign permit applications that are not administrative sign permit applications.
(§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1204 Application procedure.

An application must be submitted by the property owner or by a designated agent on the owner’s behalf on the form provided by the Community Development Department in accordance with Part 4 of Chapter 14-10, with the applicable fee established by resolution. The application shall include the information and materials required by the Community Development Department together with all required application fees. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence in support of the findings required by Section 14-12.1206 (Findings for approval). (§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1205 Public notice and hearing.
(a) The Planning Commission shall review and act on all nonadministrative sign permits at a noticed public hearing in compliance with Part 6 of Chapter 14-10 (Review and Decision by the Planning Commission).
(b) Administrative sign permits shall be reviewed by the Zoning Administrator in compliance with Part 5 of Chapter 14-10 (Review and Decision by the Zoning Administrator). (§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1206 Findings for approval.

All Level 2 and Level 3 sign permit applications shall be subject to the following findings:
(a) The proposed signs are consistent with the General Plan, zoning code, and any applicable specific plan or area plan adopted by the City Council.

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(b) The proposed signs comply with all applicable standards in Chapter 14-21 (Signs). (c) The proposed signs will not adversely impact the public health, safety, or general welfare. (d) The number, size, placement, design, and material of the proposed signs are compatible with the architectural design of buildings on the site.
(e) The proposed signs are restrained in character and no larger than necessary for adequate identification.
(§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1207 Conditions of approval.

The reviewing authority may attach conditions of approval to a sign permit to achieve consistency with the General Plan, zoning code, and any applicable specific plan or area plan adopted by the City Council. (§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
14-12.1208 Inspection.

Every sign erected in the City shall be subject to inspection by the Community Development Department to ensure compliance with all provisions of this section and title as amended. (§ 1, Ord. 1449-22 (CM), eff. January 12, 2023)
Part 13: Temporary Use Permit
14-12.1300 Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate land use activities of a temporary nature so as to protect the public health, safety, and welfare and to ensure that temporary uses will be compatible with surrounding land uses, to protect the rights of adjacent residents and landowners, and to minimize any adverse effects on surrounding properties and the environment.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1301 General provisions.
(a) Temporary uses shall be permitted only as specified in those zone districts where temporary uses are specifically permitted.
(b) A temporary use or structure which does not have a valid Temporary Use Permit is declared to be a public nuisance, subject to the enforcement provisions of this code and other applicable laws. (c) A change in ownership or operator of a use or structure subject to a Temporary Use Permit, as specified in this chapter, or an approved change or modification to the structure or use allowed on a parcel subject to a permit, shall not affect the time periods established by this chapter to allow the temporary uses or structures.
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(e) Noncompliance with the conditions of approval for the Use Permit shall be grounds for the reviewing authority to cancel and void any permit for a temporary use. The reviewing authority shall give notice of the action, along with the reasons for the action, to the applicant. The applicant may appeal the decision by filing an appeal as allowed and specified in Part 11 of Chapter 14-10. (f) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, the Zoning Administrator is authorized to approve, conditionally approve or deny a permit for a temporary use. The Zoning Administrator may establish conditions and limitations, including but not limited to hours of operation, provision of parking areas, signing and lighting, traffic circulation and access, temporary or permanent site improvements, and other measures necessary to minimize potential effects on properties adjacent to and in the vicinity of the proposed temporary use.
(g) Except for temporary signage permits, the Community Development Department may require a cash deposit or other security to defray the costs of cleanup of a site in the event the applicant fails to leave the property in a presentable and satisfactory condition, or to guarantee removal or re-conversion of any temporary use to a permanent use allowed in the subject zone district. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1302 Temporary Use Permit.

A Temporary Use Permit shall be required for the following temporary uses:
(a) Parking lot and sidewalk sales, outdoor art and craft shows and exhibits located within an existing shopping center in commercially zoned property, subject to the development standards and sign standards contained within this development code and including the following requirements:
(1) The event is within an existing shopping center;
(2) The event is entirely within private property;
(3) The event does not interfere with disabled access;
(4) The event shall be limited to not more than six (6) days, including setup and tear-down, of operation in any sixty (60) day period;
(5) One banner per street frontage may be utilized, provided the size of each banner does not exceed thirty (30) square feet, provided that the banner is securely affixed to a permanent structure or an alternative means as approved by the Zoning Administrator and is displayed only during the event; (b) Grand openings and anniversary events for businesses located within a non-residentially zoned property, subject to the development standards and sign standards contained within this development code and including the following requirements:
(1) The events shall be limited to a maximum of seven (7) days, including setup and tear-down, and be held no more than once annually.
(2) One banner per business that is included in the grand opening or anniversary event may be utilized, provided the size of each banner does not exceed thirty (30) square feet, and provided that each banner is

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securely affixed to a permanent structure or an alternative means as approved by the Zoning Administrator;
(c) Seasonal Sales and Events. The following sales and events are subject to obtaining an Administrative Use Permit in accordance with Section 14-26.030. (1) Christmas tree sales (thirty (30) days maximum);
(2) Firework sales;
(3) Temporary circus and carnival activities (four (4) days maximum); (4) Special Auto sales events (five (5) days maximum, existing City dealers only). (d) Seasonal Transient Temporary Vendors shall be subject to the following:
(1) Any person proposing to conduct sales of flowers and other goods for Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day shall submit an application to the City on or before January 15th of each year:
(i) Permits may be only issued to local vendors. Local vendors are defined as residing and/or owning a business located within a seven (7) mile radius of the City; (ii) The number of Temporary Use Permits for transient seasonal vendors shall be limited to a maximum of ten (10) annually;
(iii) No person or business shall receive more than one Temporary Use Permit nor operate from more than one location. Only one vendor shall be permitted per parcel per event; (iv) In the event more than ten (10) applications are received, permits shall be issued following a lottery conducted by the Zoning Administrator;
(v) Temporary Use Permits for transient seasonal vendors shall be limited to two (2) occasions: (1) Valentine’s Day; and (2) Mother’s Day;
(vi) Temporary Use Permits shall be valid for a total of six (6) days, three (3) for each occasion inclusive of Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day as well as any set-up and clean-up. (vii) Transient seasonal vendors shall abide by all other provisions of the Watsonville Municipal Code. (e) Temporary Office Modules for Construction Sites. The use of temporary structures, such as trailers or pre-fabricated structures for use as interim construction and businesses offices on active construction sites may be permitted in any zone which allows the permanent use, subject to the following requirements:
(1) The Zoning Administrator may approve a temporary office module for the duration of the construction project, or for a specified period of time; (2) Installation of structures may occur only after a valid building permit (where required) has been issued by the city;
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(4) Any permit issued pursuant to this chapter in conjunction with an overall site construction project shall become invalid upon cancellation or, expiration of the permit, or issuance of the final certificate of occupancy;
(5) The permitted office module shall be removed from the site within thirty (30) days following the issuance of the final certificate of occupancy, completion of project or upon occupancy of the permanent sales office where the structure is used as a temporary sales office; (f) In-tract Model Home Sales Offices. A model home sales office may be constructed within a recorded subdivision. One model within the tract may be used as an office solely for the sale of homes within the tract or complex. All offices are subject to the following conditions:
(1) The sales office shall be located within a garage or the main structure of one of the dwelling units within the subdivision. A modular office may be utilized on the site for up to one hundred eighty (180) days unless otherwise authorized by an Administrative Use Permit; (2) Model home sales office approvals shall be valid for an initial period of three (3) years, or as otherwise approved in the Temporary Use Permit. Upon expiration of the Temporary Use Permit, the sales office shall be terminated, the structure restored to a residential use and all appurtenant structures related to the model home complex removed. Extensions may be granted by the Zoning Administrator in one year increments until all units are sold;
(3) A cash deposit, letter of credit, or other security approved by the City, if applicable, shall be submitted to the Community Development Department, in an amount to be established by the building official, to ensure the restoration of the sales office and the removal of parking facilities and other structures associated with the office;
(4) The sales office is to be used only for transactions involving the sale, rent, or lease of lots or structures within the subdivision in which the sales office is located, contiguous subdivisions, phases or a planned community;
(5) Street improvements and temporary parking at a rate of two (2) spaces per model, or a minimum of four (4) spaces, whichever is greater, shall be completed as approved by the Zoning Administrator, prior to commencement of sales activities or the display of model homes; (6) All fences proposed in conjunction with the model homes and sales office are to be located outside the public right-of-way;
(7) Signs are permitted and regulated pursuant to the applicable chapters of this title; (8) Adequate on-site lighting may be required to ensure a safe and secure environment, while at the same time being designed and placed to prevent stray light or glare from becoming a nuisance factor for adjacent properties. The lighting design shall be submitted for review and approval of the Zoning Administrator prior to the issuance of building permits on the subject site; (9) Adequate paved access from a public right-of-way shall be provided to the model home complex and sales office.

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(g) Other. For those other uses identified as temporary uses, the Zoning Administrator may approve a Temporary Use Permit subject to the following:
(1) Installation of a structure may occur only after a valid building permit, where required, has been issued.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1243-08 (CM), eff. November 27, 2008) 14-12.1303 Application procedure.

Applications for temporary uses or signs, as described in this chapter, must be filed with the Community Development Department along with the required fee established by resolution of the Council, and shall be subject to the specified requirements and criteria and to any other additional conditions reasonably required by the City.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1304 Review criteria.

No temporary use shall be approved unless it can be determined that:
(a) The use will be compatible with adjacent uses and will not adversely affect the surrounding area by means of noise, odor, dust or other nuisances;
(b) Any increase in traffic resulting from the use will not adversely affect the surrounding area or City at large;
(c) The proposed use conforms with all applicable policies and ordinances of the City. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
Part 14: Fence Permits
14-12.1400 General provisions.

A Fence Permit is required for all fences constructed within the City of Watsonville in accordance with the design standards in Chapter 14-32.
(Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1401 Application procedure.

An application must be submitted by the property owner or by an agent on the owner’s behalf on the form provided by the Community Development Department in accordance with Part 4 of Chapter 14-10. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)
14-12.1402 Administrative Review Permit.

All applications that meet the design standards in Chapter 14-32 shall be processed as an Administrative Review Permit in accordance with Part 3 of this chapter. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)

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14-12.1403 Administrative Use Permit.

All applications that exceed the design standards in Chapter 14-32 shall be processed as an Administrative Use Permit in accordance with Part 5 of this chapter, subject to findings required by Section 14-32.080. (Ord. 1156-03 C-M, eff. May 22, 2003)

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Chapter 14-16

DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Sections:

Part 1: General
14-16.100 Districts.

Part 2: R-1 Single-Family Residential District (Low Density) 14-16.200 Purpose.
14-16.201 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.202 Accessory uses.
14-16.203 Conditional uses.
14-16.204 District regulations.
14-16.205 Minimum net land area.

Part 2-A: R-1P Single-Family Planned Residential District 14-16.250 Purpose.
14-16.251 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.252 Accessory uses.
14-16.253 Conditional uses.
14-16.254 District regulations.
14-16.255 Minimum net land area.
14-16.256 Limitations to R-1P regulations.
14-16.257 Master Plan regulations.
14-16.257.1 Applications.

Part 3: RM-2 Multiple Residential District (Medium Density) 14-16.300 Purpose.
14-16.301 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.302 Accessory uses.
14-16.303 Conditional uses.
14-16.304 District regulations.
14-16.305 Minimum net land area.
14-16.306 Limitations to modification approval.

Part 4: RM-3 Multiple Residential District (High Density) 14-16.400 Purpose.
14-16.401 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.402 Accessory uses.
14-16.403 Conditional uses.
14-16.404 District regulations.
14-16.405 Minimum net land area.
14-16.406 Limitations to modification approval.

Part 5: IP Industrial Park District Permit uses (Table). 14-16.500 Purpose.
14-16.501 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.502 Accessory uses.
14-16.503 Conditional uses.
14-16.504 Prohibited uses.
14-16.505 District regulations.
14-16.506 Industrially related uses.

Part 6: IG
14-16.600 General Industrial District Purpose.
14-16.601 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.602 Accessory uses.
14-16.603 Conditional uses.

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14-16.603.1 Prohibited uses.
14-16.604 District regulations.

Part 7: R-MH—Residential Manufactured Home Park District 14-16.700 Purpose.
14-16.701 Permitted uses.
14-16.702 Conditionally permitted uses.
14-16.703 Special exception uses.
14-16.704 Prohibited uses.
14-16.705 Property development standards.

Part 8: PF Public Facilities and N-Institutional Districts 14-16.800 Purpose.
14-16.801 Public district development standards (Table). 14-16.802 Permitted, development permitted, and Special Use 14-16.803 Use regulations.

Part 10: Reserved Part 11: Reserved Part 12: CT Thoroughfare Commercial District 14-16.1200 Purpose.
14-16.1201 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1202 Accessory uses.
14-16.1203 Conditional uses.
14-16.1204 District regulations.

Part 13: CN Neighborhood Commercial District
14-16.1300 Purpose.
14-16.1301 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1302 Accessory uses, buildings, and structures.
14-16.1303 Conditional uses.
14-16.1303.1 Prohibited uses.
14-16.1304 District regulations.

Part 14: CNS Neighborhood Shopping Center District
14-16.1400 Purpose.
14-16.1401 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1402 Accessory use.
14-16.1403 Conditional uses.
14-16.1403.1 Prohibited uses.
14-16.1404 District regulations.

Part 15: CO Office District
14-16.1500 Purpose.
14-16.1501 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1502 Accessory uses.
14-16.1503 Conditional uses.
14-16.1503.1 Prohibited uses.
14-16.1504 District regulations.
14-16.1505 Additional requirements.

Part 16: CV Visitor Commercial District
14-16.1600 Purpose.
14-16.1601 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1602 Accessory uses.
14-16.1603 Conditional uses.
14-16.1604 District regulations.
14-16.1605 Additional requirements.

Part 17: EM-A-1 Exclusive Agricultural District
14-16.1700 Purpose.

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14-16.1701 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1702 Conditional uses.
14-16.1703 District regulations.

Part 18: EM-A-2 Interim Agricultural District
14-16.1800 Purpose.
14-16.1801 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1802 Conditional uses.
14-16.1803 District regulations.

Part 19: EM-OS Open Space District (Privately-Owned Lands) 14-16.1900 Purpose.
14-16.1901 Principal permitted uses.
14-16.1902 Conditional uses.
14-16.1903 District regulations.

Part 20: EM-HP Historical Preservation District
Part 21: EM-SC Special Condition District
14-16.2100 Purpose.
14-16.2101 General provisions.
14-16.2102 Applicability.
14-16.2103 Removal of “X” designation.

Part 22: EM-F Flood Protection District
14-16.2200 Purpose.
14-16.2201 General provisions.
14-16.2202 Regulations: FW Floodway District.
14-16.2203 Regulations: FP Flood Plain District.

Part 23: EM-SS Seismic Safety District
14-16.2300 Purpose.
14-16.2301 Designation.
14-16.2302 Application of Regulations
14-16.2303 Uses.
14-16.2304 Geologic reports.
14-16.2305 Setbacks.
14-16.2306 Existing structures.

Part 24: EM-H Hillside District
14-16.2400 Purpose.
14-16.2401 General provisions.

Part 25: PD Planned Development District
14-16.2500 Purpose.
14-16.2501 Designation.
14-16.2502 Intent.
14-16.2503 Modified regulations.
14-16.2504 Eligibility criteria.
14-16.2505 General procedure.
14-16.2506 Adopting planned development residential combining district. 14-16.2507 Adoptions.
14-16.2508 Criteria for approval.
14-16.2509 Special use permit required.
14-16.2510 Specific development plan
Part 26: DWSP—Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan District 14-16.2600 Application.
14-16.2601 Purpose.
14-16.2602 Intent.

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14-16.2603 Permitted and conditional uses.
14-16.2604 District regulations.

Part 1: General
14-16.100 Districts.

The following districts with land uses and regulations are included in this chapter:

Part Section
13 CN Neighborhood Commercial District 14-16.1300
14 CNS Neighborhood Shopping Center District 14-16.1400 15 CO Office District 14-16.1500
16 CV Visitor Commercial District 14-16.1600

EENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
17 EM-A-1Exclusive Agricultural District 14-16.1700
18 EM-A-2Interim Agricultural District 14-16.1800
19 EM-OS Open Space District (Privately-Owned Lands) 14-16.1900 20 EM-HP HistoricalPreservation District 14-16.2000
21 EM-SC Special Condition District 14-16.2100
22 EM-F Flood Protection District
FC—Flood Channel District
FP—Flood Plain District 14-16.2200
23 EM-SS Seismic Safety District 14-16.2300
(a) Zayante Fault Zone
(b) “A” Liquefaction Zone
(c) “B” Liquefaction Zone
24 EM-H Hillside District 14-16.2400

SPECIFIC PLAN

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26 DWSP Downtown Watsonville Specific Plan District 14-16.2600 (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1376-19 (CM), eff. March 14, 2019, § 3, Ord. 1459-23 (CM), eff. November 23, 2023)
Part 2: R-1—Single-Family Residential District (Low Density) 14-16.200 Purpose.

The purpose of the Single-Family Residential (Low Density) District is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, and to provide for detached single-family dwellings and the services appurtenant thereto. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
Part Section

RESIDENTIAL
2 R-1 Single-Family Residential District (Low Density) 14-16.200 2A R-1P Single-FamilyPlanned Residential District 14-16.250 3 RM-2 Multiple Residential District (Medium Density) 14-16.300 4 RM-3 Multiple Residential District (High Density) 14-16.400

INDUSTRIAL
5 IP Industrial Park District 14-16.500
6 IG General Industrial District 14-16.600

MOBILE HOME PARK EXCLUSIVE-USE OVERLAY

DISTRICT
7 R-MH Residential Manufactured Home Park District 14-16.700

PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC OWNERSHIP
8 PF and
N
Public Facilities and Institutional District 14-16.800

COMMERCIAL RETAILAND SERVICES

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12 CT Thoroughfare Commercial District 14-

16.1200
14-16.201 Principal permitted uses.

The following uses require an administrative review permit:

GLU 01 Single-family dwelling
02 Two (2) unit development
03 Urban lot split
09 Employee housing (6 or fewer
employees)
09 Farmworker dwelling unit
DLU 724 Child care homes up to fourteen
(14) children
DLU 07 Residential care facility,six (6)
or less persons, and any similar
use presently pre-empted by
State regulatory controls
07 Residential care facility, seven
(7) or more persons, as presently
pre-empted by State regulatory
controls
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1440-22 (CM), eff. November 24, 2022)
14-16.202 Accessory uses.
(a) The following uses require an Administrative Review Permit:

DLU 4821 Amateur radio antennas
6325 Private garage accessory to a
principal residence
872 Private swimming pool
accessory to a principal
residence
9130 Greenhouses
9131 Lathhouses
— Residential accessory uses
872 Private swimming pool
accessory to a principal
residence
9130 Greenhouses
9131 Lathhouses
— Residential accessory uses
— Home occupations
724 Child care homes (small
family), six (6) children or less

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724 Child care home (large family),
seven (7) to fourteen (14)
children
02 Accessory dwelling unit
02 Junior accessory dwelling unit
(b) The following uses shall be subject to the approval of a Special Use Permit issued through the public hearing process by the Commission:

DLU 01 Single-family home with
principal structure maximum
height between two (2) stories
(twenty-eight (28') feet) and two
and one-half (2 1/2)stories
(thirty-five (35') feet)
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 991-96 C-M, eff. February 8, 1996, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1162-03 C-M, eff. October 23, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1412-20 (CM), eff. November 26, 2020)
14-16.203 Conditional uses.

The following uses shall require an Administrative Use Permit:

DLU 07 Foster home for children, six
(6) or less
07 Foster family home, six (6)
people or less
4821 Amateur radio antennas
exceeding the height limit of the
district
6913 Temporary structures or uses for
storage or office
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 2, Ord. 557-82 C-M, eff. July 22, 1982, § 1, Ord. 753-87 C-M, eff. October 8, 1987, § 1, Ord. 991-96 C-M, eff. February 8, 1996, Ord. 1153-03 CM, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1162-03 C-M, eff. October 23, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1201-06(CM), eff.

October 26, 2006)
14-16.204 District regulations.

The following regulationsshall be observed in the Single-Family Residential (Low Density) District for the use proposed, except as otherwise provided in this Title. Subdivisions requiring modification approval shall be processed in accordance with Part 10 (Modifications to District Regulations or Approved Permit) of Chapter 12 or Part 25 (Planned Development Districts) of Chapter 16 (District Regulations) of this Title:

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PROVISION TYPE OF USE:

SINGLE LOT
Permitted for Single Lot Permitted Use Single Lot
Subdivision
Minimum lot size in sq. ft exclusive of public improvements 6,000 interior 6,500 exterior
6,000 interior
6,500 exterior
Frontage:

Interior lot at front setback line (feet) 50 50
Exterior lot at front setback line (feet) 60 60
For Flag Lots see Subdivision Ordinance Building
separations as allowed by U.B.C.

Minimum yard setback requirements
Front of residence permitted (feet) 20 20
Garage front when door faces street
20 feet to rear of public sidewalk Yes Yes
Rear Yard: There shall be behind every building, other than a building of accessory use, a rear yard having a minimum depth of twenty (20') feet or 1,000 sq. ft. uncovered with a minimum dimension of eight (8') feet in the rear 1/3 lot.

Then a five (5') foot setback may be used.

Side Yard
Interior lot—both sides (feet) 5 5
Exterior lot—street side (feet) 10 10
Exterior lot—interior side (feet) 5 5
“Zero” lot line—one side only No No
Accessory Buildings
Detached, in rear half of lot—side and rear (feet) See Section 14-4.030 See Section 14-4.030 Accessory buildings adjacent to alley (feet) 5 5
Maximum building heights
Principal building (two (2) stories) (feet) 28 28

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With Special Use Permit (principal building only) (two and one-half (2 1/2) stories) (feet)
35 35
Accessory buildings(two (2) stories) (feet) 20 20
Maximum lot coverage, total structures
Includes principal and accessory buildings and required parking spaces.

Exclude recreational facilities, walks, outdoor living, and open space areas.
50% 50%
Open Space
Landscaping No less than twenty (20%) percent of the lot shall be landscaped. All areas of the site that are not
utilized for buildings, patios, parking, pedestrian
or vehicular access shall be landscaped and
provided with a permanent drip irrigation system.

All driveways must have a three-foot
landscaping buffer from the side property line to
include the entire length of the driveway. The
front yard shall be landscaped, exclusive of
walkways and driveways. No more than sixty
(60%) percent of the front yard area shall be
paved with permanent hard surfacing.

The following alternatives will be received by the
Commission, and final choice will become a condition of the subdivision map, if approved by Council:

1. No common open space — X

2. Open space dedicated to City — X

3. Open space with subdivision homeowner maintenance
district
— —

4. Open space in private ownership — X
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 3, Ord. 557-82 C-M, eff. July 22, 1982, § 1, Ord. 753-87 C-M, eff. October 8, 1987, § 1, Ord. 799-89 C-M, eff. May 25, 1989, and § 1, Ord. 1171-04 C-M, eff. March 23, 2004)
14-16.205 Minimum net land area.

All land development projects shall provide a total net project area equivalent to 6,000 square feet of land per family exclusive of required on-site public street rights-of-way and any areas determined by the City to be unbuildable land within the R-1 District. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)

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Part 2-A: R-1P—Single-Family Planned Residential District 14-16.250 Purpose.

The purpose of the Single-Family Planned Residential District is to stabilize and protect the residential characteristics of the district, to promote and encourage a suitable environment for family life, to provide for single-family dwellings on individual lots and the services appurtenant thereto, and to retain in perpetuity the special conditions and modifications of the Master Plan and tentative maps imposed on all development located within the R-1P District.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.251 Principal permitted uses.

The following uses require an administrative review permit:

GLU 01 Single-family dwelling
02 Two (2) unit development
03 Urban lot split
09 Employee housing (6 or fewer
employees)
09 Farmworker dwelling unit
09 Supportive housing
09 Transitional housing
DLU 724 Child care homes up to fourteen
(14) children
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1440-22 (CM), eff. November 24, 2022)
14-16.252 Accessory uses.

The following uses require an Administrative Review Permit:

DLU 4821 Amateur radio antennas
6324 Private garage accessory to a
principal residence
872 Private swimming pool
accessory to a principal residence
9130 Greenhouses
9131 Residential accessory uses
Home occupations(if permitted
in individual subdivision
CC&Rs)
724 Child care homes (small
family), six (6) children or less
724 Child care home (large family),
seven (7) to fourteen (14)
children

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02 Accessory dwelling unit
02 Junior accessory dwelling unit
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 991-96 C-M, eff. February 8, 1996, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1162-03 C-M, eff. October 23, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1412- 20 (CM), eff. November 26, 2020)
14-16.253 Conditional uses.
(a) The following uses require an Administrative Use Permit:

DLU 4821 Amateur radio antennas
exceeding the height limit of the
district
6931 Temporary structures or areas
for storage or office for the
duration of the project
construction only
(b) Modification(s) of the district regulations listed in Section 14-16.254 shall be subject to the14-

16.254 approval of a Special Use Permit issued with a public hearing by the City Council. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 801-89 C-M, eff. July 27, 1989, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006) 14-16.254 District regulations.

The following provisions are minimums and are subject to conditional approval of a Master Plan prior to applying for tentative map review:

PROVISION MINIMUMS SUBJECT

TO CONDITIONAL

APPROVAL
Lot size, minimum area square feet:

Interior lot 3,000
Exterior lot 3,500
Frontage
Interior lot at front setback (feet) Exterior lot at front setback (feet) "Flag lots" see Subdivision Ordinance
Building separations as allowed by U.B.C.
30 35
Minimum yard setback requirements
Front of residence (feet) 20
Rear Yard: (feet) Provide five hundred (500)square feet minimum open area in rear third of lot 5

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Side Yard
Interior lot: (determined by acceptable modification asrequested) Exterior lot: (street side only- feet)
Exterior lot interior side (determined by acceptable modification as requested) "Zero" lot line (when acceptable)
Varies
10 Varies Yes
Accessory Buildings, detached, in rear half of lot -side and rear (feet) 1 Accessory buildings adjacent to alley (feet) 5
Maximum Building Heights 28
Principal building (2 stories) (feet)
With Special Use Permit (principal building only) (2 stories) (feet) 30 Accessory buildings (1 story) (feet) 18
Maximum lot coverage, total structures
Includes principal and accessory buildings and required parking spaces.

Excludes recreational facilities, walks, outdoor living, and open space areas. 45% Open Space
The following alternatives will be reviewed by the Commission, and final choice will become a condition of the subdivision map, if approved by Council:

Permitted Use:

Single Lot Subdivision

1. No common open space

2. Open space dedicated to City

3. Open space with subdivision homeowner maintenance district X
X
X

4. Open space in private ownership X
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by§ 1, Ord. 814-89 C-M, eff. September 7, 1989)
14-16.255 Minimum net land area.

All land development projects within the R-IP District shall provide a total net project area equivalent to four thousand (4,000) square feet of land per dwelling unit exclusive of required on-site public street rightsof-way or lands determined to be unbuildable. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.256 Limitations to R-lP regulations.
(a) Each individual subdivision within the R-IP District shall conform to all special conditions and modifications imposed at the time of the Master Plan and tentative map approval of such sub- division. (b) The provisions of the R-1P District shall apply only to subdivisions containing two hundred (200) or more lots in the total project as delineated on the Master Plan. (c) A Master Plan shall be processed in accordance with Section 14-16.257 of this part prior to the submittal of a tentative map.
(d) Existing subdivisions assigned the R-lP Single-Family Planned Residential District shall be considered conforming in all respects at the time of reclassification to the R-lP District; provided, however, any new additions or physical changes within the new district shall be processed in accordance with this title as amended and shall conform to all local Codes and ordinances. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)

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14-16.257 Master Plan regulations.
14-16.257.1 Applications.
(a) The initial action in connection with the making of any new Single-Family Planned Residential District project application shall be to file a preliminary Master Plan, which shall contain the following:
(1) A site plan showing lot sizes and building locations; (2) Preliminary drawings of typical residential models, floor plans, and elevations; (3) The general layout of all proposed common areas, together with all facilities and amenities provided within the common areas for the enjoyment and use of the project unit owners; (4) Delineate all lands classified as ''unbuildable" and establish boundaries to allow for reclassifications to the EM-OS Open Space District (Privately-Owned Lands) in order to allow developer density credit as provided in Section 14- 16.1900 of Part 19 of this chapter; and (5) The developer shall provide a Statement of Purpose, including reasons for the project request, an outline of special features, a background of the developer's experience, a list of modifications requested, and a phasing schedule of development construction. (b) A report to the Commission shall be filed by the Planning Director, including a staff review of the application for the requested district and a Master Plan review. (c) Applicationsfor Master Plan review shall be subject to a filing and investigation fee as deter- mined by resolution of the Council in addition to the regular feesfor reclassification and subdivision processing. All applications shall be subject to CEQA and local E.I.R. guidelines. (d) Reclassification processing shall be contingent upon Master Plan approval by the Commission and shall follow zoning map amendment procedures as set forth in this title. (e) Subsequent modifications of a Master Plan shall be presented to the Commission for its approval prior to tentative map review.
(f) Lands designated for any individual sub- division community facilities or community center shall be governed by the regulations established in the CC&Rs as adopted and approved with the tentative map.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
Part 3: RM-2—Multiple Residential District (Medium Density) 14-16.300 Purpose.

The purpose of the Multiple Residential District (Medium Density) is to provide rental opportunities for all persons who, by choice or need, may not be purchasing a home and to provide for the development of new subdivisions which meet the density levels prescribed, including planned developments, mini-lot subdivisions, condominiums, stock cooperatives, and community apartment subdivisions. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 642-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984)
14-16.301 Principal permitted uses.

The following uses require an Administrative Review Permit:

GLU 02 Duplex
03 Multi-family dwellings
04 Apartment units,sixteen (16) or
less on one site

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06 Townhouses, rowhouses
containing ten (10) or less
dwelling units in one or more
structures
09 Employee housing
09 Farmworker dwelling unit
09 Low barrier navigation center
09 Supportive housing
09 Transitional housing
DLU 724 Child care homes up to fourteen
(14) children
DLU 07 Residential care facility,six (6)
or less persons, and any similar
use presently preempted by
State law
07 Residential care facility, seven
(7) or more persons, as presently
pre-empted by State regulatory
controls
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 642-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984, § 1, Ord. 1032-97 C-M, eff. July 24, 1997, Ord. 1153-03C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006)
14-16.302 Accessory uses.

The following uses require an Administrative Review Permit:

DLU 4821 Amateur radio antenna
6325 Private garage accessory to a
principal residence
812 Private park and recreation
facilities
9130 Greenhouses
9131 Residential accessory uses
Home occupations
724 Child care homes (large
family), seven (7) to fourteen
(14) children
02 Accessory dwelling unit
02 Junior accessory dwelling unit
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 642-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984, § 1, Ord. 991-96 C-M, eff. February 8, 1996, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1162-03 CM, eff. October 23, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1412-20 (CM), eff. November 26, 2020)

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14-16.303 Conditional uses.
(a) The following uses require an Administrative Use Permit:

DLU 01 Single-family dwelling if the lot
area allows only one
07 Foster home for children, six
(6) or less
07 Foster family home, six (6)
people or less
6913 Temporary structures or uses
for storage or office
(b) The following uses require a Special Use Permit:

GLU 08 Mobile home rental parks,
recreation vehicle parks
01 Single-family dwelling if the lot
area allows more than one site
114 Mini warehouse, household
goods
04 Apartment units, seventeen
(17) or more on one site
07 Bed and Breakfast Inns
07 Dormitory
02, 03,
04 Building conversion to multifamily dwelling
87 Private nonprofit recreation
facilities, including, but not
limited to, swimming pools,
game rooms, and similar such
uses
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 4, Ord. 557-82 C-M, eff. July 22, 1982, § 1, Ord. 642-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984, § 1, Ord. 991-96 C-M, eff. February 8, 1996, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006) 14-16.304 District regulations.

The following regulationsshall be observed in the Multiple Residential District (Medium Density) for the use proposed, except as otherwise provided in this Title. Subdivisions requiring modification approval shall be processed in accordance with Part 10 (Modifications to District Regulations or Approved Permit) of Chapter 12 or Part 25 (Planned Development Districts) of Chapter 16 (District Regulations) of this Title:

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PERMITTED

MODIFICATION APPROVAL REQUIRED
Standard Lot
Subdivision
(Duplex)
Cluster Lot
Subdivision
Attached
Building
Subdivision
Minimum lot size in sq. ft. exclusive of public improvements 5,000 Interior 4,000 — 6,500 Exterior 4,000
Frontage
(Interior lot at front setback line (ft.)) 50 40 —
(Exterior lot at front setback line (ft.)) 65 50
For Flag Lots See Subdivision Ordinance
Building separations as allowed by U.B.C.

Minimum yard setback requirements
Front of residence Permitted (ft.) by Modification (ft.) 20 20 20 Garage front when door faces street 5 5 5
20 feet to rear of public sidewalk Yes Yes Yes
Rear Yard: There shall be behind building, other than a building of accessory use, a rear yard having a minimum depth of twenty (20') feet (or 1,000 sq. ft.) with a minimum dimension of eight (8') feet in the rear 1/3 lot. Then a five (5') foot setback may be used unless otherwise noted.

Yes Four hundred
(400)sq. ft.
uncovered
Five (5) feet
from rear
perimeter
property line
minimum
Side Yard
Interior lot — both sides (feet) 5 5 5
Exterior lot — street side (feet) 10 8 10
Exterior lot — interior side (feet) 5 5 5
“Zero” lot line — one side only No Yes Yes, but not on
side perimeter
property line
Accessory Buildings
in rear half of lot — side and rear (ft.) See Section 14-

40.030
See Section 14-

40.030
adjacent to alley (ft.) 5 5 5
Maximum building heights
Principal Building (Single-family dwelling only) (feet) 28 1- or 2-story only
28 With Special Use Permit (Single-family dwelling, principal building only) (feet)
40 1- or 2-story
only
3-bedroom
40 Principal buildings (feet) 40 1- or 2-story
only
40 Accessory buildings (feet) 20 1-story only 20
Maximum lot coverage, total structures 50% 45% —
Includes principal and accessory buildings and required parking spaces.

Excludes recreational facilities, walks, outdoor living and open space areas.

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Open Space
The following alternatives will be reviewed by the
Commission, and final choice will become a condition of the subdivision map or site plan, if approved by the Council:

1. No common open space X — —

2. Open space dedicated to City X X —

3. Open space with subdivision homeowner maintenance
district
X X X

4. Open space in private ownership — X X
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 3, Ord. 557-82 C-M, eff. July 22, 1982, § 1, Ord. 753-87 C-M, eff. October 8, 1987, § 1, Ord. 799-89 C-M, eff. May 25, 1989, and § 1, Ord. 1171-04 C-M, eff. March 23, 2004)
14-16.305 Minimum net land area.

All land development projects shall provide a total net project area equivalent to 3,250 square feet of land per dwelling unit containing one bedroom or less. For each additional bedroom per dwelling unit, add 375 square feet of net land area. Exclude from net project area all required on-site public street rightsof-way and any areas determined by the City to be unbuildable land within the RM-2 District. (Ord. 506- 80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.306 Limitations to modification approval.

The developer may apply for any combination of subdivision modifications provided in Section 14-

16.304 of this part with the exception that no par- cel map subdivision (less than five (5) lots) shall be permitted for a mini-lot or cluster lot developments. Modification approval shall be subject to Site Plan Review and to the Multi-Family Technical Guidelines adopted by resolution of the Council if more than two (2) dwelling units are to be developed. Modification approval may permit two-story structures on hillside lots as an exception to the maximum building height. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980) Part 4: RM-3—Multiple Residential District (High Density) 14-16.400 Purpose.

The purpose of the Multiple Residential District (High Density) is to provide for the development of areas for greater residential density; to stabilize and protect residential characteristics of the district; and to promote a suitable environment for the lives of families and single persons living in the district. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 643-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984) 14-16.401 Principal permitted uses.

The following uses require an Administrative Review Permit:

GLU 03 Multi-family dwelling
04 Apartment units,sixteen (16) or
less on one site
06 Townhouses, row houses
containing ten (10) or less
dwelling units
09 Employee housing

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09 Farmworker dwelling unit
09 Low barrier navigation center
09 Supportive housing
09 Transitional housing
DLU 724 Child care homes up to fourteen
(14) children
DLU 07 Residential care facility,six (6)
or less persons, and any similar
use presently pre-empted by
State regulatory controls
07 Residential care facility, seven
(7) or more persons, as presently
pre-empted by State regulatory
controls
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 643-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1162-03 C-M, eff. October 23, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006, and § 1, Ord. 1412-20 (CM), eff. November 26, 2020)14-16.402 14-16.402 Accessory uses.

The following uses require an Administrative Review Permit:

DLU 4821 Amateur radio antennas
6325 Private garage accessory to a
principal residence
9130 Greenhouses
9131 Residential accessory uses
Home occupations
724 Child care homes (small
family), six (6) children or less
724 Child care home (large family),
seven (7) to twelve (12) children
02 Accessory dwelling unit
02 Junior accessory dwelling unit
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 643-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984, § 1, Ord. 991-96 C-M, eff. February 8, 1996, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, and § 1, Ord. 1412-20 (CM), eff. November 26, 2020)
14-16.403 Conditional uses.
(a) The following uses require an Administrative Use Permit:

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DLU 01 Single-family dwelling if the lot area
allows only one
02 Duplex if the lot area allows only two
(2) units
481I Amateur radio antenna exceeding the
height limit of the district
6913 Temporary structure or use for storage
or office
(b) The following uses shall be subject to the approval of a Special Use Permit issued through the public hearing process by the Commission:

GLU 01 Single-family dwellings if the lot
area allows more than one
02 Duplex if the lot area allows
more than two units
04 Multi-family dwellings,
seventeen (17) or more on one site
114 Mini warehouse, household
goods
DLU Building conversion to multifamily residential dwelling units 07 Bed and Breakfast Inns
07 Dormitory
87 Private nonprofit recreation
facilities, including, but not
limited to, swimming pools,
game rooms, and similar such
uses.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 6, Ord. 557-82 C-M, eff. July 22, 1982, § I, Ord. 643-84 C-M, eff. July 12, 1984, § I, Ord. 991-96 C-M, eff. February 8, 1996, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff.

April 24, 2003, and§ I, Ord. 1201-06 (CM), eff. October 26, 2006) 14-16.404 District regulations.

The following regulationsshall be observed in the Multiple Residential District (High Density) for the use proposed, except as otherwise provided in this Title. Subdivisions requiring modification approval shall be processed in accordance with Part IO (Modifications to District Regulations or Approved Permit) of Chapter 12 or Part 25 (Planned Development Districts) of Chapter 16 (District Regulations) of this Title:

PROVISION DESIGN REVIEW
Minimum lot size in square feet for new subdivision 7,000 Frontage
(Interior lot at front setback line (feet)) 60
(Exterior lot at front setback line (feet)) 70
For Flag lots see Subdivision Ordinance
Building separations as allowed by U.B.C.

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Minimum yard setback requirements
Front of residence (feet) 15
Garage front when door faces street to rear of public sidewalk 20 Rear yard: 10
Side Yard - Perimeter Property Line 5* for plate height over 20 feet Interior lot-both sides (feet) See Section 14-40.030(3) Exterior lot - street side (feet) 10
"Zero" lot line Attached subdivision only, not
allowed on side perimeter property
line. Modification required.

Accessory Buildings
Detached, in rear half of lot side and rear (feet) See Section 14-40.030 Accessory buildings adjacent to alley (feet) 5
Maximum building heights
Principal building (single-family dwelling) (feet) 28
With Special Use Permit (Single-family dwelling, principal building) (feet)
40 Accessory buildings (feet) 24
Maximum lot converge, total structures
Includes principal and accessory buildings and required parking spaces.

Excludes recreational facilities, walks, outdoor living and open space areas
55%
Open Space
Open space with subdivision homeowner maintenance district Attached building subdivision Open space in private ownership Rental projects
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by§ 7, Ord. 557-82 C-M, eff.July 22, 1982, § 1, Ord.
643-84 C-M, eff.July 12, 1984, § 3, Ord. 799-89 C-M, eff. May 25, 1989, § 3, Ord. 814-89C-M, eff.

September
7, 1989, and§ 1, Ord. 1171-04 C-M, eff. March 23, 2004) 14-16.405 Minimum net land area.

All land development projects within the RM-3 District shall determine residential density by using the following Table:

RM-3 DENSITY TABLE
Lot Size in square
feet
4,000-4,999 (1) 5,000-20,000 20,000-1 Acre 1 Acre plus
Net lot area per
unit(2)
Main unit+
Accessory dwelling
unit (ADU) only
Studio Main unit + ADU 2,000 1,800 900
1 bedroom Main unit + ADU 2,125 2,000 1,200

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2 bedroom Main unit + ADU 2,500 2,375 1,575
3 bedroom Main unit + ADU 2,875 2,750 1,950
Additional bedroomsAdditional bedroomsAdditional bedrooms Additional bedrooms Additional bedrooms 375 sq. ft. 375 sq. ft. 375 sq. ft. 375 sq. ft. 375 sq. ft. (1) Excludes from net project area all required on-site public street right-of-way and any areas determined by the City to be unbuildable land within the RM-3 Districts. (2) Less than 4,000 square feet, main unit only.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, I 980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 1171-04 C-M, eff. March 23, 2004)
14-16.406 Limitations to modification approval.

The developer may apply for any combination of subdivision modifications provided in Section l 4-

16.404 of this part with the exception that no parcel map subdivisions (less than five (5) lots) are permitted for mini-lot or cluster lot developments.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
Part 5: IP Industrial Park District
14-16.500 Purpose.

The purpose of the Industrial Park District is to provide a separate and exclusive district for light, nonnuisance industry, business, service, and research work; to promote an industrial business, service, and research area which is not dependent on rail transport and not requiring outdoor storage; to foster and encourage the development of specialized manufacturing, business, service, and research institutions; to promote and protect design and landscape qualities in the district; to minimize traffic congestion through the provision of adequate off-street parking and loading; and to protect the district and surrounding area and any adjacent residential or commercial property from noise, illumination, glare, and unsightliness, including outdoor storage, odors, dust, dirt, litter, smoke, fumes, vibration, heat, fire, and other hazards. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by§ 1, Ord. 768-87 C-M, eff. January 7, 1988) 14-16.501 Principal permitted uses.

All principal permitted and accessory uses shall be subject to the approval of an Administrative Review Permit issued without a public hearing by the Zoning Administrator.

DLU 115 Storage, limited to permitted IP District
uses
121 Vehicles and equipment; wholesale and
retail sales Drugs, chemicals; wholesale
122 Exclusion: DLU 1229
124 Food distributors; wholesale
126 Electrical goods; wholesale
127 Hardware, plumbing, heating
supply; wholesale
128 Machinery, equipment, supplies;
wholesale
129 Wholesalers, miscellaneous
14 Research and development of
manufacturing firms
16 Contractors, general

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17 Construction, special trade contractors
1961 Welding shop
1962 Film, photographic processing labs,
photofinishing
1964 Blueprinting service
202 Dairy products, manufacturing
205 Bakeries, large scale
207 Candy products, manufacturing
208 Beverage industries
23 Apparel and other products
made from fabrics
25 Furniture and fixtures
26 Paper and allied products
DLU 27 Printing, publishing, and reproduction
283 Pharmaceutical products, manufacturing
2097 Ice manufacturing
30 Rubber, plastic and leather products
(excluding 301,303, and 3091)
328 Stone cutting, monument manufacturing
34 Fabricated metal products manufacturing
357 Machines, business, manufacturing
358 Machine, service industry, manufacturing
359 Miscellaneous machinery, except electrical
36 Electrical machinery, equipment, and
supplies
37 Transportation equipment (excluding 371,
372, 374 and 379)
38 Instruments, photo, optical
goods, watches, clocks,
manufacturing
6232 Blueprinting, microfilming,
service
624 Services to buildings, machinery, and
property
6287 Vocational trade schools
6291 Tool designers/laboratories, research,
development and testing
6292 Business and management consulting
6292 Calculating and statistical services
6292 Data processing services
6292 Electronics consultants
6292 Geological consultants
6292 Marketing research and analysis
6292 Safety consultants
DLU 6294 Research agencies, educational and
scientific, nonprofit

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6298 Direct selling organizations
6299 Delivery service; packages and freight
6299 Drafting service
632 Automobile parking facilities
6422 Refrigeration equipment, repairs and
servicing
6423 Electronic equipment, repair
6423 Instrument calibration services
644 Furniture repair and refinishing
644 Upholstering and furniture repair
6494 Armature rewinding
6494 Electric motors, repair
9 Agricultural interim uses (existing)
4833 Satellite earth station antennas
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by§ 1, Ord. 664-85 C-M, eff. February 7, 1985,§ l,Ord.679-85C-M,eff.July25, 1985,§ 1, Ord. 768-87, eff. January 7, 1988, and § 1, Ord. 850-90 C-M, eff.

October 11, 1990, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003) 14-16.502 Accessory uses.
(a) Uses and buildings customarily appurtenant or incidental to a principal permitted use on the same parcel, subject to the general provisions, applicable regulations, and Performance Standards, including service facilities, such as cafeterias, employee recreation facilities, and other similar installations intended solely for use by the occupants of a principal permitted use or uses; and (b) On-site watchman quarters or caretakers' residences. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by§ 1, Ord. 768-87 C-M, eff. January 7, 1988, and§ 1, Ord. 771-88 C-M, eff. February 11, 1988)
14-16.503 Conditional uses.
(a) The following uses require an Administrative Use Permit: temporary buildings, structures, storage areas, or office uses in conjunction with a valid building permit application for remodeling or new construction.

DLU 115 Cannabis distribution facility
(Type 11 license)
115 Type 9 cannabis delivery for
cultivation/manufacturing
facilities only
2 Cannabis manufacturing (Type
6 or 7 license) volatile and/or
nonvolatile solvents
6291 Cannabistesting lab (Type 8
license)
Electrically charged security
fence
Temporary mobile office
4811 Telecommunications sites

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4812 Telecommunications facilities
GLU 91 Indoor cultivation of cannabis
up to twenty-two thousand
(22,000)square feet (Type 1A,
2A or 3A license)
91 Cannabis processing
(b) The following uses require a Special Use Permit:

DLU 114 Mini-warehouses, household
goods
129 Wholesale sales
50 Retail cannabisfacility (Type
10 license only)
51 Service station
547 Delicatessens
581 Restaurants and coffee shops
Exclusions: Drive-through
facilities
5811 Restaurant with bar
5811 Restaurant with beer and wine
sales
5811 Restaurant with liquor sales
608 Bank service centers
659 and
7924
Health and fitness centers and
related facilities
6801 Hotel
6802 Motel
724 Day care centers
Any building exceeding thirtyfive (35') feet in height (c) Warehouse sales require a Special Use Permit and are conditioned on:
(1) The area set aside for such sales shall not exceed twenty (20%) percent of floor area of the building,
(2) Adequate parking shall be provided,
(3) Sales shall be incidental to the primary building use, and (4) The salesshall be of a type not usually found in retail zones, or shall be regional in nature. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 572-82, eff. January 13, 1983, § 15, Ord. 659-84 C-M, eff. December 27, 1984, § 1, Ord. 768-87 C-M, eff. January 7, 1988, § 1, Ord. 771-88 C-M, eff. February 11, 1988, § 1, Ord. 850-90 C-M, eff. October 11, 1990, § 1, Ord. 1095-00 C-M, eff. October 12, 2000, § 1, Ord. 1135-02 C-M, eff. September 10, 2002, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1236-08 (CM), eff. July 10, 2008, § 1, Ord. 1276-11 (CM), eff. August 11, 2011, § 1, Ord. 1327-16 (CM), eff. February 25, 2016, and § 1, Ord. 1405-20 (CM), eff.

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14-16.504 Prohibited uses.

The following manufacturing uses involving the primary production of the following products from raw materials and other uses are specifically prohibited within the IP-Industrial Park District due to the hazardous or undesirable nature of the raw materials involved:
(a) Asphalt, cement, charcoal, and fuel briquets;
(b) Aniline dyes, ammonia, carbide, caustic soda, cellulose, chlorine, carbon black, creosote, hydrogen and oxygen, industrial alcohol, nitrates of an explosive nature, potash, plastic materials, syn- thetic resins, pyroxylin, rayon yarn, and hydrochloric, nitric, phosphoric, picric, and sulfuric acids; (c) Coal, coke, and tar products, including their use in other manufacturing, explosive, fertilizers, gelatin, animal glue, and size;
(d) Turpentine, matches, and paint;
(e) Rubber, soaps, including fat rendering;
(f) Flour mills;
(g) The following processes: nitrating of cotton or other materials; magnesium foundry; reduction, refining, smelting, and allowing of metal or metal ores; refining petroleum products, such as gasoline, kerosene, naphtha, and lubricating oil; distillation of wood or bones; and storage, curing, or tanning of raw, green, or salted hides or skins;
(h) Stockyards, slaughterhouses, including poultry and waste piles; (i) Storage of fireworks or explosives;
(j) Radioactive materials, or any other similar use producing detrimental effects on electronic equipment; (k) Junk yards, auto wrecking, auto storage;
(l) Petroleum products refining and/or storage pipeline and pipeline facilities, petroleum waste disposal, dewatering plants and/or treatment facilities, accessory crude oil and gas processing users such as storage and staging facilities; and
(m) Any other use which is determined by the Zoning Administrator to be of the same general character as any of the uses set forth in this section or the following shall be prohibited.

DLU 541 Convenience store
541 Convenience store with beer
and wine sales
541 Convenience store with liquor
sales
541 Grocery store
541 Grocery store with beer and
wine sales
541 Grocery store with liquor sales
582 Bar
592 Liquor store
496 Waste/Recycle processing and
transfer station
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 768-87 C-M, eff. January 7, 1988, § 1, Ord. 850-90 C-M, eff. October 11, 1990, § 1, Ord. 1135-02 C-M, eff. September 10, 2002, and § 1, Ord. 1225-07 (CM), eff. November 8, 2007)

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14-16.505 District regulations.

The following regulations shall be observed in the Industrial Park District for the use proposed, except as otherwise provided in this title or as modified by Conditional Use Permit:
(a) Minimum lot area and dimensions.

Area (interior lot) 20,000 square feet
Area (corner lot) 20,000 square feet
*Frontage (interior) 100 feet
Frontage (corner) 100 feet
(b) Minimum yard setback requirements.

Front yard 25 feet
**Rear yard 0 feet
**Side yard
Interior lot — one side 0 feet
Total both side yards 30 feet
Exterior — street side 15 feet
Exterior — property side 0 feet
Total both side yards 30 feet
* Special consideration for lesser frontage shall be allowed on irregularly-shaped lots holding one hundred (100) feet at the rear of the front setback.
** Where the IP District abuts a residential district, the rear and/or side yard setback shall be thirty (30') feet.
(c) Other requirements.

Maximum building height (unless
extended by special exception)
35 feet
Distance between buildings on the
same lot
10 feet
Lot coverage, totalstructures, not
including open parking spaces
60%
(d) Exceptions.
(1) All types of public utility installations; and
(2) Special exceptions may be considered for uses directly related to permitted or accessory uses which are not listed and which, by their nature, would prohibit a permitted use to function if not allowed. (e) Special conditions.
(1) All uses permitted by this part, except for administrative, executive, and financial offices, and permitted retail commercial uses shall be subject to review in accordance with the Performance Standards procedure.
(2) All manufacturing uses shall be conducted wholly within a completely enclosed building, except for off-street parking, loading facilities, and testing functions. Testing functions not conducted in a

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building shall first be approved by the Zoning Administrator. (3) Manufacturing and industrial processes shall use only solar, gas, or electricity as a fuel; provided, however, oil burning equipment may be installed for standby or emergency purposes only. (4) In an IP District directly across a street or thoroughfare, not including a freeway, from any R District, the parking and loading facilities shall be distant at least twenty (20') feet from said street and the buildings and structures at least thirty (30') feet from said street. (5) All portions of the front yard not used for parking and accessshall be landscaped and provided with adequate sprinklers or appropriate automatic irrigation devices. Street trees shall be provided as part of an approved site plan. Any parking in the front yard area shall be screened with a landscaped strip no less than five (5') feet in width. Parking in a front yard shall be limited to eight (8) spaces or twenty (20%) percent of the required off-street parking, whichever is greater. No loading or unloading shall be permitted in the front yard setback area. (6) Provide auditory separation when the IP District is adjacent to an R District. (7) All uses within the IP District shall be subject to site plan review and other special conditions as may be deemed by the Zoning Administrator to be necessary to comply with the purpose of the IP District.
(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 1, Ord. 768-87 C-M, eff. January 7, 1988) 14-16.506 Industrially related uses.

Any other use which is determined by the Zoning Administrator to be of the same general character as any of the uses allowed in the IP District shall be permitted. (§ 1, Ord. 768-87 C-M, eff. January 7, 1988)
Part 6: IG—General Industrial District
14-16.600 Purpose.

The purpose of the General Industrial District is to provide and protect an environment which will encourage sound industrial development. These regulations are intended to facilitate industrial operations to the highest degree while protecting the district and adjacent land uses, persons, and property from excessive noise, odor, dust, dirt, smoke, vibration, heat, glare, heavy traffic, and other objectional influences and from fire, explosion, fumes, radiation, and other hazards. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.601 Principal permitted uses.

All principal permitted and accessory uses shall be subject to the approval of an Administrative Review Permit issued without a public hearing by the Zoning Administrator.

INDUSTRIAL—NONMANUFACTURING
All nonmanufacturing uses shall be subject to review and to minimum Performance Standards.

GLU 10 Lumber and other building
material dealers
11 Public warehousing, excluding
114
12 Wholesaling
Exclusion: DLU 1229
13 Transportation services

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14 Manufacturing research and
development
16 Contractors, general and
heavy
17 Contractors, special trade
contractors
18 Vacant industrial
nonmanufacturing buildings
and uses.
19 Heavy commercial uses
Exclusions: DLU 192, 194 and
199
4833 Satellite earth station antennas
INDUSTRIAL—MANUFACTURING
All manufacturing uses shall be subject to review and to minimum Performance Standards.

GLU 20 Food and kindred products
21 Ordinance and accessories
22 Generalized manufacturing
GLU 23 Apparel and other products
made from fabrics
24 Lumber and wood products,
except furniture
25 Furniture and fixtures
26 Paper and allied products
27 Printing, publishing, and
reproduction
30 Rubber, plastic, and leather
products
31 Vacant manufacturing
buildings and uses
32 Stone, clay, and glass products
33 Primary metal industries
34 Fabricated metal products
35 Machinery, except electrical
36 Electrical machinery,
equipment, and supplies
37 Transportation equipment
38 Instrument manufacturing
39 Miscellaneous manufacturing
industries

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(Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980, as amended by § 2, Ord. 850-90 C-M, eff. October 11, 1990, Ord. 1153-03 C-M, eff. April 24, 2003, § 1, Ord. 1181-04 C-M, eff. November 26, 2004) 14-16.602 Accessory uses.

Uses and buildings customarily appurtenant or incidental to a principal permitted use on the same parcel, subject to applicable regulations and Performance Standards, including service facilities, such as cafeterias, employee recreation facilities, and other similar installations intended solely for use by the occupants of a principal permitted use or uses; and watchman or caretaker’s residential quarters as an accessory use. (Ord. 506-80 C-M, eff. September 11, 1980)
14-16.603 Conditional uses.
(a) The following uses require an Administrative Use Permit: temporary buildings, structures, outdoor storage areas, office uses in conjunction with a valid building permit application for remodeling or new construction.

DLU 115 Cannabis distribution facility
(Type 11 license)
115 Type 9 cannabis delivery for
cultivation/manufacturing
facilities only
2 Cannabis manufacturing (Type
6 or 7 license) volatile and/or
nonvolatile solvents
6291 Cannabistesting lab (Type 8
license)
(b) The following uses require a Special Use Permit:

GLU 15 Minerals and petroleum,
wholesale
28 Chemicals and allied products
29 Petroleum productsrefining and
storage
40 Railroad transportation
41 Transit, local and suburban
42 Motor freight transportation
43 Right-of-way transportation
44 Water transportation
45 Air transportation
46 Pipeline transportation
47 Utilities, R/W
48 Communication
49 Electric, gas, and sanitary

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service
4811 Telecommunications sites
4812 Telecommunications facilities
DLU 50 Retail cannabisfacility (Type 10
license only)
51 Service station
551 Motor vehicle dealers—new and
used
552 Used car sales and display
555 Recreation vehicles and mobile
homes, sales and displays
5811 Restaurant
5811 Restaurant with beer and wine
sales
5811 Restaurant with liquor sales
5811 Restaurant with bar
5812 Eating and drinking places
Exclusions: drive-through
facilities
5814 Donuts/pastry shops
618 Cabinet or furniture, custom
manufacturing
6193 Equipment rental and leasing
services
6212 Outdoor advertising company
624 Service to buildings, machinery,
and property
6297 Automatic merchandising
companies
DLU 63 Automotive repair,services, and
garages
64 Repair services, miscellaneous
651 Dance studio
6791 Artist studio
692 Utility company offices
715 Industrial trade school
731 City garage
733 Fire station
734 Police station
78 Armory
7911 Business and trade organization
7913 Labor union office
7917 Social service and welfare
organizations which are IRS
501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit

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Watsonville City CouncilMay 26, 2026

Watsonville City Council
May 26, 2026