Agenda packet — Woodland City Council, June 4, 2024 (part 6 of 6)

City of Woodland
City of Woodland Zoning Code Update
48 the town of Woodland (CAL FIRE 2024). The nearest VHFSZ in a State Responsibility Area (SRA) is located approximately 12.6 miles west of the City of Woodland.

While the proposed project would update both the Zoning Code and the 2035 General Plan, the new buildout of all sites undergoing a change would fall within the buildout numbers that were previously analyzed, thereby resulting in the same wildfire impacts from new development as evaluated in the certified EIR. In addition, the proposed project would not result in increased density or more development than was envisioned in the General Plan.

The Zoning Code Update, in and of itself, does not propose specific projects but aligns the zoning code to match the General Plan. Because it is a regulatory update, the Zoning Code Update would not, in and of itself, result in impacts to wildfire such as impairing an adopted emergency plan, exacerbate wildfire risks, expose people or structures to significant risk.

Future development facilitated by the Zoning Code Update would undergo project-specific developmental review, including design review, and would be subject to adopted development standards.

Conclusion
The Zoning Code Update would not result in impacts beyond those addressed or analyzed in the General Plan EIR nor present new information that shows impacts would be more significant than those described in the General Plan EIR. Therefore, the General Plan EIR applies to the Zoning Code Update and no additional environmental assessment of wildfire is required.

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Conclusion
Addendum Evaluation 49
7 Conclusion
The City of Woodland, acting as the lead agency, has determined that an addendum to the certified EIR is the appropriate environmental document under CEQA because the proposed project would not require revisions to the certified General Plan EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or substantial increases in the severity of significant effects previously identified in the General Plan EIR.

There are no changed circumstances or new information that meet the standards requiring further environmental review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15162. Thus, these circumstances and information would not result in new or more severe impacts beyond what were addressed in the General Plan EIR and would not meet any other standards under CEQA Guidelines Section 15162(a)(3). No additional analysis is required based on the discussions throughout this addendum. The proposed Zoning Code Update would not involve development in areas not assumed for development in the General Plan EIR, nor would it result in population growth and density beyond what was analyzed in the General Plan EIR.

The project would not result in significant or substantially more severe impacts that were not discussed in the General Plan EIR. Also, there are no previously identified significant effects which, as a result of substantial new information that was not known at the time of the previous environmental review, would be substantially more severe than discussed in the General Plan EIR. Accordingly, no additional CEQA review is required.

CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 states that “[t]he lead agency or a responsible agency shall prepare an addendum to a previously certified EIR if some changes or additions are necessary but none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.” An addendum is therefore appropriate because, as explained above, none of the conditions calling for preparation of a subsequent EIR have occurred.

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City of Woodland
City of Woodland Zoning Code Update
50 8 References

8.1 Bibliography
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE). 2024. Fire Hazard Severity Zone Viewer. https://calfireforestry.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=988d431a42b242b29d89597ab69 3d008 (accessed April 2024).

Woodland, City of. 2016. 2035 General Plan and Climate Action Plan Public Review Draft Environmental Impact Report. https://www.cityofwoodland.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1184/Public-ReviewDraft-Environmental-Impact-Report-PDF (accessed April 2024). ______. 2017. City of Woodland 2035 General Plan. May 16, 2017. https://www.cityofwoodland.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1180/Final-General-Plan-May-16- 2017-PDF (accessed April 2024).

8.2 List of Preparers
Rincon Consultants, Inc. prepared this Addendum under contract to the City of Woodland. Persons involved in data gathering analysis, project management, and quality control are listed below.

Rincon Consultants, Inc.

Matt Maddox, AICP, Principal-in-Charge
Katherine Green, AICP, Senior Planner/Project Manager
Antonia Davetas, Environmental Planner

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Comparison Crosswalk Between Existing and Proposed Zones (This is a summary only. Please see the Use Tables for complete information) New Information Zones or Uses shown in Bold
Conditional Uses include Zoning Administrator and Conditional Use Permit (v 10.27.23) Existing Zones Existing
GP/Density/FAR
Permitted Uses Proposed Zones Proposed GP/Density/
FAR
Permitted Uses Summary
Single Family R-1 Low Density/ 1-8 du/ac Permitted - Single Family; Duplex on corners, Family Day Care sml, Supportive and Transitional Housing,
Conditionally Permitted – Day Care Centers, Churches, Family Day Care lg, Public & Quasi Public, Health Club,
Residential Low RL Low Density/ 1-8 du/ac Permitted - Single Family (attached and detached), Duplex, Family Day Care sml, Residential Care Facilities, SB9, ADUs, Transitional and Supportive housing; (Conditionally permitted – Small lot subdivision, large family day care, outdoor sports and recreation, Residential Limited Retail, Community and Religious Assembly, Community Garden, Skilled Nursing Facility, Park and Recreation Facility, school)
Duplex Residential R-2 Low Density/ 1-8 du/ac Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Family Day Care sml, Supportive and Transitional Housing
Conditionally Permitted – Family Day Care lg, Churches, Public Quasi Public, Health club, Deep Lot Developments (allow additional density), Mobile Home Park, School
Duplex Residential R-2 N/A – See RLM
Neighborhood
Preservation- NP
Low Density 1-8 du/ac Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Family Day Care sml, Supportive and Transitional Housing,
Conditionally Permitted - Apartments/MF (able to replace existing only), Churches, Day Care Center, Family Day Care lg, Deep Lot Developments, Boarding and Rooming House (if existing pre 1979), Churches, Offices, Plant Nurseries and Greenhouses (if existing pre 1979), Public Quasi Public, Health Club.

Neighborhood
Preservation- NP
Low Density/ 1-8 du/ac Permitted - Single Family (attached and detached), Duplex, Residential Care Facilities, SB 9, ADUs, Family Day Care Sml, Transitional and Supportive housing; (Conditionally permitted – Small lot subdivision, large family day care, outdoor sports and recreation, Residential Limited Retail, Community and Religious Assembly, Community Garden, Skilled Nursing Facility, School, Day Care Center N/A Residential Low Medium
R-LM (New)
Low Medium Density/5-
15 du/ac (New)
Permitted - Single Family (attached and detached), Duplex, Residential Care Facilities, SB 9, ADUs, Transitional and Supportive housing; (Conditionally permitted – Multi-unit dwelling, small lot subdivision, large family day care, Live/work, manufactured home, outdoor sports and recreation, Residential Limited Retail, Community and Religious Assembly, Community Garden, Skilled Nursing Facility, Park and Recreation Facility, school, Cultural facility, Day Care Center
Multi Family Residential
RM
Medium Density/8.1-

19.9 du/ac
Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Boarding and Rooming House (under 6), Family Day Care Sml, Gift Shop (accessory), Pharmacy (accessory), Apartments (subject to PC DR), Supportive and Transitional Housing Conditionally Permitted – Boarding and Rooming House (over 6), Family Day Care Lg, Hospitals, Medical and Dental Clinics & Lab, Public and Quasi Public, Health Club, Tech/Trade School, Nursing and Convalescent Homes, Residential Medium RM Medium Density/8.1-19.9
du/ac
Permitted Small lot subdivision, Multi-unit Dwelling, small family day care, Residential Care Facilities; Supportive and Transitional Housing, ADU (Conditionally permitted – Large Family day care, Live work, Manufactured Home, Restaurant limited counter service (accessory), Tasting room (accessory), Bed and Breakfast, Office (accessory), Medical/Dental office, Personal Services (accessory), Outdoor Sports and Recreation Facility, Residential Limited Retail, Public/Institutional uses, Skilled Nursing
High Density Residential

R-HD (IZO)
High Density/ 20-40
du/ac
Permitted – Multi Unit Dwelling, Small Family Day Care, Small Residential Care, Supportive and Transitional Housing, General Market, Grocery, Instructional, Beauty/Barber, Artisan Shop, Consignment, Retail, (some limited to 1/3 of a mixed use development),
Conditionally Permitted – Tasting Room, Bank, Restaurant (limited), Farmers Market, Day Care, Cultural Facility, Skilled Nursing, Community Garden,
Residential High RH High Density/ 20-40
du/ac
Permitted – Small Lot Subdivision, Multi Unit Dwelling, Live Work, Small Family Day Care, Residential Care Facilities (LG and SM), Office uses (accessory), Personal Services (accessory), Supportive and Transitional Housing, ADU Conditionally Permitted – Large Family Day Care, Restaurant (accessory), Tasting Room (accessory), Bed and Breakfast, Indoor Sports and Recreation, College & Trade School, Day Care Center, Community Garden, Cultural Facility

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4.0 Permitted - Auto Rental office, Antique Store, Drugstore &Pharmacy, Gift Shops, Hardware Stores, Retail, Café/Restaurant, Barber/Beauty, Bed and Breakfast, Financial institutions, Pet Grooming, Bakery, Funeral Homes/Mortuary, Public/Quasi Public, Studios, Technical/Craft Schools, Social Halls, Office uses, Medical and Dental Clinics, Mixed Use, Taxi Cab office only.

Conditionally Permitted – Multi Family, Hotels, Boarding and Rooming House, Auto Lube Shop, Auto Rental with Vehicle Storage, Auto Minor Service, Winetasting, Mini-mart, Bars/Cocktail lounge, Card Room, Dance Hall, Pool Hall, Skating rink, Health club, Heating and AC, Plumbing Sales and Supply, Bus Depot, Bank with Drive Thru, Taxi Cab Service with vehicle storage
Downtown DX-1 (New) –
Downtown Core
Downtown Mixed Use –
Unlimited/1-4 FAR1.0-4.0
Permitted – Family Day Care (lg and sm), Pet Store, Veterinary, Auto Rental Office, Banking, Business Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, Maintenance and Repair Services, Offices, Medical/Dental Office, Personal Services, Cinema/Theater, Indoor Entertainment, Indoor Sports and Rec (Sml), Artisan Shop, Convenience Grocery, General Retail, Consignment, College Trade School, Cultural Facility, Government Buildings, Food and Beverage Manufacture (Sml), Food Preparation, Research and Development (under 5,000sf) ADU.

Conditionally Permitted – Small Lot Subdivision, Multi Unit Dwelling, Live Work, Pet Grooming, Auto sales/Leasing, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel/Motel, Short Term Rental, Community and Religious, Day Care Center, School, Artisan Sml Manufacturing, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery
Downtown District B –
Government Center
Downtown Mixed Use
– Unlimited FAR1.0-4.0
Permitted - Auto Rental Office, Gift Shop, Retail stores, Barber/Beauty, Bed and Breakfast, Café/Restaurant, Financial Institution, Bakery, Funeral Home and Mortuary, Public/Quasi Public, Studios, Technical/Craft Schools, Social Hall, Office, Medical/Dental clinic and Lab, Mixed Use
Conditionally Permitted – Multi Family, Financial Institution with a drive through, Hotel/Motel, Health Club, Churches, Food Distribution, Social Service Provider, Bail Bonds,
Downtown DX-2 (New) –
Downtown Civic
Downtown Mixed Use –
Unlimited/ FAR1.0-4.0
Permitted – Family Day Care Sml, Live Work, Pet Store, Grooming, Auto Rental Office, Bank, Business Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, Artisan Shop, Convenience Grocery, General Retail, Indoor Sports Sml, Consignment, College Trade School, Cultural Facility (under 5.000 sf), Government Buildings, Artist Studio, Food and Beverage Mfc sml, Food Preparation, Research and Development (under 5,000sf), Medical/Dental office, Conditionally Permitted – Small Lot Subdivision, Multi-Unit Dwelling, Family Day Care Lg, Residential Care Facility Lg, Veterinary, Bail Bonds, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro Distillery, Bed and Breakfast, Boarding House, Hotel/Motel, Indoor Entertainment, Church Community Assembly, Day Care Center, Skilled Nursing, Artisan Small Scale Mfg,
Downtown District C -
Transitional
Downtown Mixed Use
– Unlimited/ FAR1.0-

4.0 Permitted - Single Family, Duplex, Auto Rental Office, Barber/Beauty, Bed and Breakfast, Shoe Repair, Florist, Medical/Dental clinic, Office (under 5,000), Optician, Mixed use
Conditionally Permitted – Boarding and Rooming House, Café/Restaurant, Studios, Churches, Social Hall, Public Quasi Public
Downtown DX-3 (New) –
Downtown Transitional
Downtown Mixed Use –
Unlimited/ FAR1.0-4.0
Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Live Work, Family Day Care Sml, Residential Care Facility Sml, Auto Rental Office, Instructional Services, Cultural Facility, Artisan Shop, General Retail, Consignment, Artists Studio, Food and Beverage Mfg Small Conditionally Permitted - Small Lot Subdivision, Multi-Unit Dwelling, Family Day Care Lg, Residential Care Facility Lg, Grooming, Pet Store, Veterinary, Business Communication Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, Bed and Breakfast, Short Term Rental, Maintenance and Repair, Office, Personal Services, Convenience Grocery, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Government Buildings, Skilled Nursing Facility, Artisan Small Scale Mfg, Food Preparation
Downtown District D –
Mixed Use
Downtown Mixed Use
– Unlimited/ FAR1.0-

4.0 Permitted - Auto Parts Store, Antique, Drug Store/Pharmacy, Gift Shop, Hardware Store, Retail, Barber/Beauty, Bed and Breakfast, Café/Restaurant, Bank, Florist, Laundromat, Pet Grooming, Taxi Cab Service, Appliance Sales and Service, Bakery, Funeral Home/Mortuary, Heating and Air, Plumbing Service, Studios, Social Hall, Technical/Craft Schools, Offices, Medical/Dental Clinic and Lab, Mixed Use.

Conditionally Permitted –Single Family, Multi-Family, Boarding and Rooming House, Auto Rental with Vehicle Storage, Bail Bonds, Bank with Drive Thru, Hotel/Motel, Bar/Cocktail, Card Room, Social Hall, Pool Hall, Skating Rink, Health Club, Cabinet/Carpenter, Light Industrial, Plant Nursery & Green House, Research and Development, Churches, Social Service Providers, Veterinary
Downtown DX-1 (New) Downtown Mixed Use –
Unlimited/ FAR1.0-4.0
See DX-1
Permitted – Family Day Care (lg and sm), Pet Store, Veterinary, Auto Rental Office, Banking, Business Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, Maintenance and Repair Services, Offices, Medical/Dental Office, Personal Services, Cinema/Theater, Indoor Entertainment, Indoor Sports and Rec (Sml), Artisan Shop, Convenience Grocery, General Retail, Consignment, College Trade School, Cultural Facility, Government Buildings, Food and Beverage Manufacture (Sml), Food Preparation, Research and Development (under 5,000sf), ADU.

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Conditionally Permitted – Multi Family, Hotels, Boarding and Rooming House, Auto Lube Shop, Auto Rental with Vehicle Storage, Auto Minor Service, Winetasting, Mini-mart, Bars/Cocktail lounge, Card Room, Dance Hall, Pool Hall, Skating rink, Health club, Heating and AC, Plumbing Sales and Supply, Bus Depot, Bank with Drive Thru, Taxi Cab Service with vehicle storage
District E
Permitted - Auto Rental Office, Retail, Barber/Beauty, Café/Restaurants, Banks, Health Club, Bakery, Offices, Medical/Dental clinics and Laboratories, Mixed Use
Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Multi Family, Banks with Drive Thru, Light Industrial, Plant Nursery & Greenhouse, Research and Development, Studios, Veterinary
Sml, Artisan Shop, Convenience Grocery, Retail sales, Consignment, College/Trade School, Cultural Facility, Food Preparation, Research and Development (small) Conditionally Permitted – Multi unit Dwelling, Live Work, Veterinary, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Micro Brewery, Micro Distillery, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel/Motel, Indoor Entertainment, Community/Religious Assembly,
Downtown District E1 -
Gateway
Downtown Mixed Use
– Unlimited - FAR1.0-

4.0 See District E
Permitted - Auto Rental Office, Retail, Barber/Beauty, Café/Restaurants, Banks, Health Club, Bakery, Offices, Medical/Dental clinics and Laboratories, Mixed Use
Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Multi Family, Banks with Drive Thru, Light Industrial, Plant Nursery & Greenhouse, Research and Development, Studios, Veterinary
Downtown DX-3 &
CMU-E (New)
Downtown Mixed Use –
Unlimited/ FAR1.0-4.0
&
Corridor Mixed Use / 20-
40 du/ac- FAR -0.25-2.0
for single use; 0.5-3.0 for
mixed use
CMU E
Permitted – Small Lot Subdivision, Multi Unit Subdivison, Small Family Day Care, Live Work, Residential Care Facility Sml, Pet Store, Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Service Minor, Farm and Ag Equipment sales/service, Banks, Business Communication Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, , Offices, Medical/Dental offices, Personal Services, Indoor Entertainment Services, Indoor Sports and Recreation small, Artisan Shop, Convenience Grocery, General Retail, Grocery, Nursery & Garden Center, Consignment, College/Trade School, Food Preparation, Storage Yard (accessory), Research and Development (under 5,000 sf) Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Family Day Care Lg, Manufactured Home Park, Residential Care Facility Lg, Single Room Occupancy, Animal Kennel, Auto Sales/Leasing, Auto Service Major, Fueling Station, Auto Full Service Wash, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro Distillery, Hooka Lounge, Bed and Breakfast, Boarding House, Hotel/Motel, Short Term Rental, Firearm sales and service, Indoor Sports Lg, Pawn Shop, Smoke Shop, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Hospital, Skilled Nursing, Building and Material Supply, Food and Beverage Mfg sml, Light Industrial, Indoor warehousing (under 5,000 sf), Logistics and Distribution (Under 5,000 sf), R and D (over 5,000 sf) DX-3
Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Live Work, Restaurant, Family Day Care Sml, Residential Care Facility Sml, Auto Rental Office, Instructional Services, Cultural Facility, Artisan Shop, General Retail, Consignment, Artists Studio, Food and Beverage Mfg Small, Food Preparation
Conditionally Permitted - Small Lot Subdivision, Multi-Unit Dwelling, Family Day Care Lg, Residential Care Facility Lg, Grooming, Pet Store, Veterinary, Business Communication Services, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, Bed and Breakfast, Short Term Rental, Maintenance and Repair, Office, Medical/Dental office, Personal Services, Convenience Grocery, Community and Religious Assembly,

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0.25-2.0 for single use;

0.5-3.0 for mixed use
Permitted - Multi-Unit Dwelling, Live Work, Adult Family Day Care, Small Family Day Care, Small Residential Care Facility, Supportive and Transitional Housing, Pet Store, Auto Rental Office, Auto Vehicle Showroom only, Auto Repair Minor, Bank, Small Commercial Entertainment, Restaurant, Grocery, Live Work, Maintenance and Repair, Office, Personal Services, Retail Sales, Consignment, Artisan small scale manufacturing, Artist Studio, Food Preparation/Kitchen, Tasting Room
Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Large Family Day Care, Large Residential Care Facility, Pet Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Vehicle Sales (new), Auto Repair Major, Auto Vehicle Wash (full service), Farm/Ag Equipment Sales, Commercial Parking Facility, Bar/Nightclub, Bank with Drive Thru, Large Commercial Entertainment, Microbrewery, Building Materials Sales and Service, Firearm Sales, Flea Market/Swap Meet, Pawn Shop, Nursery/Garden Center, Bed and Breakfast, Short Term Rental, Hotel/Motel, Day Care Center, Medical/Dental Clinic, Skilled Nursing, Light Industrial, Research and Development, Indoor Warehousing (under 5,000 sf)
Corridor Mixed Use / 20-
40 du/ac - FAR -0.25-2.0
for single use; 0.5-3.0 for
mixed use
Permitted – Small Lot Subdivision, Multi Unit Subdivision, Small Family Day Care, Live Work, Residential Care Facility Sml, Pet Store, Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Service Minor, Farm and Ag Equipment sales/service, Banks, Business Communication Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, , Offices, Medical/Dental offices, Personal Services, Indoor Entertainment Services, Indoor Sports and Recreation small, Artisan Shop, Convenience Grocery, General Retail, Grocery, Nursery & Garden Center, Consignment, College/Trade School, Food Preparation, Storage Yard (accessory), Research and Development (under 5,000 sf), Farmers Market
Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Family Day Care Lg, Manufactured Home Park, Residential Care Facility Lg, Single Room Occupancy, Animal Kennel, Auto Sales/Leasing, Auto Service Major, Fueling Station, Auto Full Service Wash, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro Distillery, Hooka Lounge, Bed and Breakfast, Boarding House, Hotel/Motel, Short Term Rental, Firearm sales and service, Indoor Sports Lg, Pawn Shop, Smoke Shop, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Hospital, Skilled Nursing, Building and Material Supply, Food and Beverage Mfg sml, Light Industrial, Indoor warehousing (under 5,000 sf), Logistics and Distribution (Under 5,000 sf), R and D (over 5,000 sf), Flea Market/Swap Meet
Corridor Mixed Use
Kentucky CMU-K
Corridor Mixed Use /
20-40 du/ac - FAR -

0.25-2.0 for single use;

0.5-3.0 for mixed use
Permitted - Multi-Unit Dwelling (south side of Kentucky only), Small Residential Care Facility, Pet Store, Auto Rental Office, Auto Repair Minor, Small scale entertainment/recreation, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Grocery, Live Work, Offices, Personal Services, Consignment, Beauty/Barber, Personal Services, Artisan Shop, Retail sales, College/Trade School, Cultural Facility, Research and Development
Conditionally Permitted – Single Family(south side of Kentucky only) , Adult Family Day Care, Large Family Day Care, Large Residential Care Facility, Boarding/Kennel, Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Repair Major, Auto Self Service Wash, Farm/Ag Equipment Sales, Service Station, Commercial Parking Facility, Large scale entertainment/recreation, Building Materials Sales and Service, Firearm sales and service, Pawn Shop, Nursery & Garden Center, Community Garden, Day Care Center, Hospitals, Medical/Dental Clinic, Skilled Nursing, Light Industrial, Small indoor Warehousing (less than 5,000 sf), Wholesale Nursery and Garden Center
Corridor Mixed Use / 20-
40 du/ac - FAR -0.25-2.0
for single use; 0.5-3.0 for
mixed use
Permitted – Multi Unit Dwelling (South side of Kentucky only), Family Day Care sml, Live Work, Residential Care Facility (Lg and SM), Pet Grooming, Pet Store, Veterinary, Auto Rental Office, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Funeral/Internment, Maintenance and Repair services, Office, Personal Services, Indoor Entertainment, Indoor Sports and Rec sml, Artisan Shop, Convenience Store, Grocery, Retail sales, Nursery and Garden Center, Consignment, College Trade School, Cultural Facility (Under 2,000 sf), Artisan Sml Scale Mfg, Artists Studio, Food Preparation, Research and Development (under 5,000 sf), Storage Yard (accessory), Indoor Warehouse (Under 5,000 sf), Logistics/Distribution (Under 5,000 sf).

Conditionally Permitted - Single Family (south side of Kentucky only), Small Lot Subdivision (south side of Kentucky only), Animal Boarding/Kennel, Auto Vehicle Sales (new), Auto Service Major, Day Care Center, Fueling Station, Auto Wash self Service (accessory), Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro Distillery, Indoor Sports and Rec Lg, Firearm servicing, Pawn Shop, Community and Religious Assembly, Cultural Facility (over 2,000 sf), Community Garden, Hospital, Skilled Nursing, Agricultural Production light, Building Materials and Supply, Food and Beverage Mfg sml, Industrial Light, R and D (over 5,000 sf) Corridor Mixed Use
Industrial Flex CMU-LIF
Corridor Mixed Use /
20-40 du/ac - FAR -

0.25-2.0 for single use;

0.5-3.0 for mixed use
Permitted – Multi Unit Dwelling (south side of Kentucky only), Auto Repair Minor, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Convenience market, Farmers Market, General Market, Funeral/Internment, Maintenance and Repair Services, Office, Personal Services, Artisan Shop, Retail (under 25,000sf), Nursery and Garden Center, Cultural Facility, Artisan Sm Scale Mfg, Artists Studio, Light Industrial, R and D, Specialty Food Processing, Indoor Warehouse (under 5,000sf),
Conditionally Permitted – Adult Family Day Care, Residential Care Facility, Animal Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Vehicle Sales and Service new, Auto Vehicle showroom, Auto Repair Major, Auto Wash self Service (accessory), Farm and Ag Equipment Sales/Service, Large Vehicle Equipment Corridor Mixed Use Flex -
CMUF
Corridor Mixed Use / 20-
40 du/ac - FAR -0.25-2.0
for single use; 0.5-3.0 for
mixed use
Permitted – Pet Grooming, Pet Store, Auto Repair Minor, Farm Ag Equipment Sales/Service, Business Communication Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Maintenance and Repair Services, Office, Personal Services, Artisan Shop, Convenience Store, Grocery Store, Retail, Nursery and Garden Center, Artisan Sml Scale Mfg, Artists Studio, Food and Beverage Mfg, Food Preparation, Industrial Light, Research and Development, Storage Yard (accessory), Indoor Warehousing (under 5,000 sf), Logistics and Distribution (under 5,000 sf). (Add multi-unit dwelling)
Conditionally Permitted – Live Work, Single Room Occupancy, Adult Business, Animal Boarding/Kennel, Auto Service Major, Large Vehicle Sales/Service, Auto Wash Self Service (accessory), Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro

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0.25-2.0 for single use;

0.5-3.0 for mixed use
Permitted – Multi Unit Dwelling, Adult Family Day Care, Pet Store, Auto Rental Office, Auto Vehicle Showroom, Auto Repair minor, Business and Communication Services, Entertainment and Rec sml, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Convenience Market, General Market, Live Work, Maintenance and Repair Services, Office, Personal Services, Artisan Shop, Consignment, Retail (to 59,999 sf), Nursery and Garden Center, Cultural Facility, Artisan sml scale Mfg, Artists Studio, College Trade School, R and D (under 2,000 sf) Conditionally Permitted – Large Family Day Care, Residential Care Facility lg, Pet Grooming, Veterinary Services, Alternative Fuels and Recharging, Auto Sales Service, Auto Washing Self Service (accessory only), Hooka Lounge, Bar Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro Distillery, Farmers Market, Building Materials and Service, Firearm Sales and Service, Pawn Shop, Smoke Shop, Short Term Rental, Bed and Breakfast, Hotel/Motel, , Community and Religious Assembly, Community Garden, Day Care Center, Hospital, Medical/Dental Clinic, Skilled Nursing, Food Preparation, R and D (over 2,000 sf)
Corridor Mixed Use / 20-
40 du/ac - FAR -0.25-2.0
for single use; 0.5-3.0 for
mixed use
Permitted – Small Lot Subdivision, Multi Unit Dwelling, Family Day Care (sml/Lg), Live Work, Residential Care Facility sml, Pet Grooming, Pet Store, Veterinary, Auto Service Repair Minor, Farm Ag Equipment Sales, Bank, Business Communications, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Maintenance and Repair services, Offices, Personal Services, Indoor Entertainment Facility, Indoor Sports Facility sml, Artisan shop, Convenience market, Retail, Grocery, Nursery Garden Center, Consignment, College Trade School, Cultural Facility, Artisan sml Mfg, Artists Studio, Food Preparation, R and D (under 5,000 sf), Indoor Warehouse (under 5,000 sf), Logistics/Distribution (under 5,000 sf)
Conditionally Permitted – Residential Care Facility Lg, Animal Boarding/Kennel, Auto Vehicle Sales/Leasing new, Fueling Station, Auto Wash Self Serve (accessory), Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro Distillery, Hooka Lounge, Bed and Breakfast, Boarding House, Hotel/Motel, Short Term Rental, Indoor Sports/Rec lg, Firearm sales/service, Pawn Shop, Smoke Shop, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Hospital, Skilled Nursing, Building Materials and Supply, Food and Beverage mfg sml, R and D (over 5,000 sf)
Corridor Mixed use East
CMU-E
Corridor Mixed Use /
20-40 du/ac - FAR -

0.25-2.0 for single use;

0.5-3.0 for mixed use
Permitted - Multi-Unit Dwelling, Live Work, Adult Family Day Care, Small Family Day Care, Small Residential Care Facility, Supportive and Transitional Housing, Pet Store, Auto Rental Office, Auto Vehicle Showroom only, Auto Repair Minor, Bank, Small Commercial Entertainment, Restaurant, Grocery, Live Work, Maintenance and Repair, Office, Personal Services, Retail Sales, Consignment, Artisan small scale manufacturing, Artist Studio, Food Preparation/Kitchen, Tasting Room
Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Large Family Day Care, Large Residential Care Facility, Pet Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Vehicle Sales (new), Auto Repair Major, Auto Vehicle Wash (full service), Farm/Ag Equipment Sales, Commercial Parking Facility, Bar/Nightclub, Bank with Drive Thru, Large Commercial Entertainment, Microbrewery, Building Materials Sales and Service, Firearm Sales, Flea Market/Swap Meet, Pawn Shop, Nursery/Garden Center, Bed and Breakfast, Short Term Rental, Hotel/Motel, Day Care Center, Medical/Dental Clinic, Skilled Nursing, Light Industrial, Research and Development, Indoor Warehousing (under 5,000 sf)
Corridor Mixed Use –
Armfield CMU-A (New)
Corridor Mixed Use / 20-
40 du/ac - FAR -0.25-2.0
for single use; 0.5-3.0 for
mixed use
Permitted – Multi unit dwelling, Family Day Care sml, Residential Care Facility sml, Pet Store, Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Rental Office, Auto Repair Minor, Bank, Business Communication Services, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Indoor Sports and Recreation sml, Artisan Shop, Convenience Market, Retail, Nursery and Garden Center, Consignment, College and Trade School, Cultural Facility (under 2,000sf), Food Preparation, Research and Development (under 5,000 sf), Indoor Warehouse (under 5,000 sf), Logistics/Distribution (under 5,000 sf) Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Small Lot Subdivision, Family Day Care lg, Live Work, Residential Care Facility lg, Farm and Ag Equipment Sales/Service, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro Distillery, Bed and Breakfast, Boarding House, Hotel/Motel, Indoor Entertainment Facility, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Firearm Sales and Servicing, Grocery Store, Cultural Facility (over 2,000sf), Day Care Center, Skilled Nursing, School, Building Materials and Supply, Research and Development (over 5,000 sf)
Neighborhood
Commercial NC
Neighborhood
Commercial – unlimited
residential on the
upper floors/ FAR 0.15-

0.5 Permitted – single family, duplex on corners only, Accessory buildings, Bakeries, Barber/Beauty shops, Restaurants, Laundry, Drug stores/Pharmacies, Banks, Florists, Gift shops, Locksmiths, Opticians, Plant Nurseries and Greenhouses, Retail, Health Club,
Neighborhood Mixed Use
NMU
Neighborhood
Commercial Mixed Use
residential on the upper
floors– / FAR
Permitted – Multi-Unit Dwelling, Small Family Day Care, Live/Work, Pet Store, Bank and Savings and Loan, Business and Communication Services, Restaurant Full Service & Fast Casual, Tasting Room, Maintenance and Repair Services, Business/Professional and Technology, Medical/ Dental Office, General Personal Services, Instructional Services, Indoor Sports and Recreation- Small Scale, Artisan Shop, Convenience/Small Grocery Market, General Retail Sales, Grocery Store,

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Nursery and Garden Center, Consignment Store, Cultural Facility, Artist’s Studio, Emergency Services, Farmers Market.

Conditionally Permitted – Small Residential Care Facilities, Grooming, Veterinary Services, Bed and Breakfast, Indoor Entertainment Facility, Community and Religious Assembly, Community Garden, Day Care Center, Clinic, Food Preparation, Tasting Room, Medical Clinic,
Community Commercial
CC
Community
Commercial
FAR 0.15-0.5
Permitted – Pet Store, Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Rental Office, Auto Vehicle Showroom, Bank, Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Sml, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Convenience Market, General Market, Funeral and Internment, Live Work, Maintenance and Repair Services, Offices, Personal Services, Artisan Shop, Consignment, Retail (to 59,999 sf), Nursery and Garden Center, College and Trade School, Cultural Facility, Artist Studio, Food Preparation.

Conditionally Permitted – Single Family, Duplex, Boarding/Kennel, Alternative Fuel Charging Facility, Auto Sales/Leasing, Auto Repair Minor, Auto Washing (accessory), Service Station, Farm Ag Equipment Sales/Leasing, Commercial Entertainment and Rec Lg, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Wine Bar, Farmers Market, Building Materials Sales and Service, Firearm sales, Drive Through Service, Retail (up to 59,999 sf), Nursery and Garden Center, Hotel/Motel, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Hospital, Medical/Dental Clinic, Skilled Nursing, Smoke Shop, Specialty Food Processing, Indoor Warehouse (under 5,000 sf).

Community Commercial
Mixed Use CCMU
Community Commercial
Mixed Use
Mixed Use – 15-35 du/ac
/ FAR 0.25-1.0
Permitted – Multi-Unit Dwelling, Small Family Day Care, Grooming, Pet Store, Veterinary Services, Automobile Rental Office, Bank and Savings and Loan, Business and Communication Services, Restaurant Full Service & Fast Casual, Tasting Room, Maintenance and Repair Services, Business/Professional and Technology, Medical/ Dental Office, General Personal Services, Instructional Services, Indoor Sports and Recreation-Small Scale, Artisan Shop, Convenience/Small Grocery Market, General Retail Sales, Grocery Store, Nursery and Garden Center, Secondhand/ Consignment Store, College and Trade School, Artist’s Studio, Food Preparation, Farmers Market.

Conditionally Permitted - Small Lot Subdivision, Live/Work, Animal Boarding Kennel/Pet Day Care, Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair-Minor, Fueling Station, Washing (Self-Serve), Non-Traditional Financial Institution, Drive-Through Facility, Bar/Night Club/Lounge, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro-Distillery, Hotel and Motel, , Indoor Entertainment Facility, Indoor Sports and Recreation/Large Scale, Firearm Sales and Servicing, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Clinic, School, Building Materials and Supply, Small Scale Food/Beverage, Reverse Vending Machine, Research and Development,
Regional Commercial RC Regional Commercial
FAR 0.15-0.7
Permitted – Pet Store, Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Rental Office, Auto Showroom, Bank, Commercial Entertainment and Recreation Lg and sm, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Convenience Market, General Market, Maintenance and Repair, Office, Personal Service, Artisan shop, Consignment, Retail, College Trade School, Cultural Facility.

Conditionally Permitted - Alternative Fuel Recharge Facility, Auto Sales/Leasing, Auto Repair Minor, Auto Washing (accessory), Service Station, Farm Ag Equipment Sales Service, Hooka Lounge, Bar/Nightclub, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Dive Through, Farmers Market, Firearm Sales, Regional Center, Nursery and Garden Center, Smoke Shop, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Hospital ,Medica/Dental Clinic, Skilled Nursing, Brewery/Distillery, Food Preparation, Light Industrial, Specialty Food Processing.

Regional Commercial RC Regional Commercial FAR

0.25-2.0
Permitted – Grooming, Pet Store, Automobile Rental Office, Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing, New, Farm/Agricultural Equipment Sales, Service and Rental, Bank and Savings and Loan, General Business Services, Printing and Copy Services, Restaurant-Full Service & Fast Casual, Tasting Room, Maintenance and Repair Services, Business/Professional and Technology, Medical/Dental Offices, General Personal Services, Indoor Sports and Recreation- Small, Artisan Shop, Grocery Store, General/Large Retail Sales, College/Trade School, Cultural Facility, Government Buildings, Park and Recreation Facility-Public, Research and Development,
Conditionally Permitted – Veterinary Services, Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair-Minor, Fueling Station, Washing (Self-Serve), Drive-Through Facility, Bar/Night Club/Lounge, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro-Distillery, Hookah Lounge, Hotel and Motel, Indoor Sports and Recreation- Large, Outdoor Sports and Recreation Facilities, Firearm Sales and Servicing, Liquor Sales, Nursery and Garden Center, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Hospital, Clinic, Brewery.

Regional Commercial
Light Industrial Flex
RC/LIF
Regional Commercial
Light Industrial Flex/
20-40 du/ac / FAR 0.15-

0.7 Permitted – Grooming, Veterinary, Auto Sales/Leasing, Auto showroom, Commercial Entertainment and Recreation, Restaurant, Tasting Room, Convenience Market, General Market, Maintenance and Repair, Office, Personal Service, Artisan Shop, Retail (under 59,999 sf), Nursery and Garden Center, Cultural Facility, Artisan Small Scale mfg, Artist Studio, Food Preparation, Light Industrial, Specialty food Processing, Indoor Warehousing, Wholesale Nursery and Garden Center.

Regional Commercial Flex
RCF
Regional Commercial
Light Industrial Flex; FAR

0.25-2.0
Permitted – Grooming, Pet Store, Veterinary Services, Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Leasing-New, Farm/Agricultural Equipment Sales, Service and Rental, Bank and Savings and Loan, General Business Services, Restaurant-Full Service and Fast Casual, Tasting Room, Maintenance and Repair Services, Business/Professional and Technology, Medical/Dental, General Personal Services, Instructional Services, Indoor Sports and Recreation-Small, Artisan Shop, Convenience/Small Grocery Market, General/Large Retail Sales, Nursery and Garden Center,

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Secondhand/Consignment Store, Cultural Facility, Government Buildings, Artisan/Small-Scale Manufacturing, Artist’s Studio, Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Food Preparation, Industrial-Light, Storage Yard, Indoor Warehousing and Storage, Logistics and Distribution, Emergency Services, Public Service-Minor.

Conditionally Permitted - Animal Boarding Kennel/Pet Day Care, Automobile Rental Office, Automobile/Vehicle Service and Repair-Major & Minor, Fueling Station, Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales-Service and Rental, Washing (Self-Serve), Drive-Through Facility, Bar/Night Club/Lounge, Brewpub, Microbrewery, MicroDistillery, Funeral and Internment Service, Hookah Lounge, Hotel and Motel, Indoor Sports and Recreation-Large, Outdoor Sports and Recreation Facilities, Grocery Store, Firearm Sales and Servicing, College/Trade School, Community and Religious Assembly, Day Care Center, Clinic, Park and Recreation Facility-Public, Brewery, Building Materials and Supply, Reverse Vending Machine, Research and Development, Chemical or Mineral Storage, Wholesale Nursery and Garden Center, Light Fleet Based Services, Swap Market/Flea Market.

Industrial Light Industrial
Flex Overlay I/LIF
Industrial w/LIF Overlay
FAR 0-0.8
Permitted – Ambulance Service, Automobile Repair Minor, Auto Wash Self Service (accessory), Restaurant Limited Counter/Fast Food, Tasting Room, Convenience Market/Service Station under 5,000 sf, General Market, Maintenance and Repair, Mixed Use, Office, General Retail under 25,000 sf, Nursery and Garden Center, Artisan/Small Scale Mfg, Artist Studio, Food Preparation/Commercial Kitchen, Dry Cleaning/Laundry, Light Industrial, Research and Development, Specialty Food Processing, Indoor Warehousing, Wholesale Nursery and Garden Center, Park and Ride Facility,
Conditionally Permitted – , Adult Business, Animal Boarding, Animal Grooming, Veterinary Services, Adult Family Day Care, Alternative Fuels and Recharging Facility, Automobile Rental Office, Automobile Sales/Leasing, Auto Showroom only, Automobile Repair Major, Service Stations, Auto/RV Storage Lot, Farm Ag Equipment Sales/Service/Rental, Large Vehicle and Equipment Sales/Service/Rental, Tire Retreading/Caping, Commercial Parking Facilities, Commercial Entertainment and Recreation, Bar/Nightclub/Lounge, Micro Brewery/Wine bar/Brewpub, Restaurant Full Service, Funeral/Internment, Live Work, Health/Fitness Facility, Building Materials Sales and Service, Community Garden, Cultural Facility, Agricultural Production Light, Brewery/Distillery, Medium Industrial, Recycling Processing Facility, Storage Yard, Transportation Passenger Facility
Industrial Flex IF Industrial w/ FLIF Overlay
FAR 0-0.8
Permitted – General Business Services, Printing and Copying, Restaurant Limited Counter Service, Maintenance and Repair Services, Office, Artisan shop, Convenience/Small Grocery, General Retail, Nursery/Garden Center, Agricultural Production light, Artisan/Small scale Manufacturing, Artist Studio, Building Materials and Supply, Food and Beverage Mfg, Food Preparation, Light Industrial, Research and Development, Storage Yard (accessory), Logistics and Distribution, Conditionally Permitted – Adult Business, Animal Boarding Kennel/Pet Day Care, Grooming, Pet Store, Veterinary, Auto Rental Office, Auto Sales/Leasing New, Auto Repair Minor & Major, Farm Ag Equipment Sales/Service/Rental, Fueling Station, Large Vehicle Sales/Service/Rental, Car Wash, Bar/Night Club/Lounge, Brewpub, Microbrewery, Micro-Distillery, Restaurant full service, Tasting Room, Funeral & Internment, Indoor Sports, Outdoor sports, Community and Religious Assembly, Cultural Facility, Day Care Center, Brewery, Laundry and Dry Cleaning, Medium Industrial, Indoor Warehouse and Storage, Wholesale Nursery and Garden Center Industrial Industrial FAR 0-0.8 Permitted – Restaurant Limited Counter Service, Research and Development, Specialty Food Processing, Warehouse/Storage/Distribution, Bakery goods, Beverage Bottling, Candy, Dairy Products/Creameries, Fruit and Vegetable Packing, Meat Products, Nut Processing, Olive Processing, Agricultural Equipment and Machinery, Assembly and Manufacturing of RV/Boat/Bus/Mobile Home/Motorcycle/Tractor/Trailer/Truck, Mfg Electrical Appliances, Printing/Book Binding, Agricultural Equipment and Machinery Sales/Service, Tire Recapping/Retread, Truck and Trailer Sales and Service, Feed Yards, Fuel Yards/Coal/Wood, Parking Facility including Industrial General IG Industrial FAR 0-0.8 Permitted – Farm and Ag Equipment Sales/Service/Rental, Large Vehicle & Equipment Sales/Service/ Rental, Restaurant limited Counter Service/Fast Casual, Maintenance and Repair, Office, Agricultural Production Light, Building and Materials Supply, Food and Beverage Mfg, Light Industrial, Medium Industrial, Research and Development, Storage Yard (accessory), Logistics and Distribution, Conditionally Permitted – Animal and Kennel/Pet Day Care, Automobile Repair Minor and Major, Tire Retread and Capping, Tasting Room, Funeral and Internment, Indoor and Sports and Recreation, Outdoor Sports and Recreation, Emergency

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Comparison Crosswalk Between Existing and Proposed Zones (This is a summary only. Please see the Use Tables for complete information) New Information Zones or Uses shown in Bold
Conditional Uses include Zoning Administrator and Conditional Use Permit (v 10.27.23) Truck and Trailer Parking, Park and Ride Lots, Plant Nursery/ wholesale, RV/Boat/Auto/Truck/Trailer Storage, Bottled Gas Distribution/Storage, Cold Storage Plant/Frozen Food Locker, Warehousing, Wholesale and Distributing, Agricultural/General, Cafes/Coffee shops, Office, Passenger Terminals,
Conditionally Permitted – Animal Slaughter, Animal Boarding/Kennel, Animal Grooming, Convenience Market with Service Station, Crematorium, Heavy Industrial, Salvage/Vehicle Impound/Tow Yard, Storage Yard, Chemical/Mineral Storge, Canneries, Flour Mills, Sugar Refinery, Tannery/Hide Curing, Winery/Distillery, Brick and Concrete Plant, Concrete and Asphalt Batch Plants, Forges and Foundries, Metal Fabrication, Millwork/Planning Mills/Saw Mills/Wood Products, Building Materials and Contractor Storage Yards, Heavy Equipment Storage/Service/Repair Yards, Junk/Scrap/Auto Wrecking Yard, Recycling Facility, Agricultural/ Chemical/Fertilizer sales/storage, Grain Elevator/ Bean/Feed/ Seed Processing and Storage, Petroleum Distribution/Storage, Mini-Marts, Mixed Use Developments,
Shelter, Brewery, Crematorium, Hazardous Waste Management Facilities, Laundry/Dry Cleaning, Heavy Industrial, Recycling Collection and Processing, Chemical and Mineral Storage, Indoor Warehousing and Storage, Wholesale Nursery and Garden Center.

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Topic Reference/Quote Comment Source of Comment Date
Repercussions/
Impact
City Response LWC Response
Guiding Principles and
Objectives for the
Comprehensive Code Update
Goal No. 6 (from ppt):
"Allow increased intensity
of development and
compact form while
retaining the character
and scale of the
community’s
neighborhoods."
To me this language is code for exercising "white privilege" and minimizing minority home ownership.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
This objective statement is not specifically included in the Zoning Code, but provided in the overview presentation. It is intended as a summary statement combing a variety of adopted General Plan policies and goals that speak to increasing density and promoting infill development within the city while still being sensitive to existing neighborhood scale and contexts. There are appropriate design and development regulations that allow increased density and infill development within existing neighborhoods while still being sensitive to existing, adjacent properties and homes. It is not intended as an exclusionary statement.

These goals were articulated by City staff and
do not appear in the draft Code
Guiding Principles and
Objectives for the
Comprehensive Code Update
Goal No. 8 (from ppt):
"Address sustainability
concerns including the
heat island effect.

Facilitate appropriate and
increased tree planting
and preservation."
To me no amount of tree planting and preservation will diminish the rapidity of climate change. Tree planting is to be encouraged, yes, but there also needs to be emphasis on use of recycled materials, homebased energy generation and recycling of water as well as low-water landscape design.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
This objective statement is not specifically included in the Zoning Code, but provided in the overview presentation. The “purpose statement” included in the Zoning Code reads as follows: Incorporate sustainability practices and ensure climate resiliency. Staff will look at ways to incorporate additional sustainable design and site planning recommendations in the Code update.

These goals were articulated by City staff and
do not appear in the draft Code
Guiding Principles and
Objectives for the
Comprehensive Code Update
Goal No. 9 (from ppt):
"Respect the existing
community fabric and
groundwork while
reflecting current best
practices in evaluation of
uses, activities, and
development patterns."
I have no specific problem with this but what is a true definition of “existing community fabric”? That’s vague and also again, relates to No. 6, in that it promotes white homeownership and minimizes minority home ownership.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
Please see prior response to the first statement. This objective statement is not specifically included in the Zoning Code, but provided in the overview presentation. Part of the existing community fabric is our diverse community, in all respects, age, ethnicity, as well as architecture and neighborhood characteristics which vary throughout the city. “Current best practices” acknowledge that we can provide more opportunities for diverse housing types, densities, and neighborhoods, uses, etc. while still being sensitive to established neighbor characteristics.

These goals were articulated by City staff and
do not appear in the draft Code
Guiding Principles and
Objectives for the
Comprehensive Code Update
Goal No. 10 (from ppt):
"Encourage mixed-use
nodes, districts and
corridors. Allow the
integration of commercial
uses within residential
districts as well as
residential into
commercial districts."
I have no problem with the overall intent of this statement. However, I believe it needs to include some aspect governing safety for residential homeowners. Putting a “commercial use” microchip manufacturer within a residential zone might look good, but that manufacturer is going to generate increased traffic, water use and necessitate more power, which means more power lines, etc.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
Yes, staff is in agreement. There are a number of operational and performance standards provided in the Code to ensure the safety of and to minimize impacts to neighboring properties. See Division III, Section

17.84.200.

These goals were articulated by City staff and
do not appear in the draft Code
Citywide Standards
Goal No. 8 (from ppt):
"Updates the standards
that apply to all
properties, such as
fencing, outdoor storage,
landscaping, parking, and
lighting."
I have no specific objections except for the use of the word “fencing,” which can mean many things. Californians, for example, prefer redwood fencing to maintain backyard privacy. However, the city should also encourage cyclone fencing in smaller neighborhoods to promote community.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
Front yard fencing guidelines encourage lower and more transparent fence styles to promote community. Chain link and cyclone fencing is not prefered in residential areas.

These goals were articulated by City staff and
do not appear in the draft Code
City of Woodland Comprehensive Zoning Code Update
PRD Comment Tracker, Updated 11/28/23

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Use-Specific Design
Standards
Gaol No. 9 (from ppt):
"Provides design
standards and criteria that
apply to specific uses such
as alcohol, auto services,
bed and breakfast, bee
keeping, emergency
shelters, mobile vendors,
and temporary uses, etc.

10. Identifies height,
setbacks, coverage, and
other development
standards that apply to
each district."
I have no problem with most of this, but why the necessity to include “bee keeping?” I would speculate there are more people keeping chickens in their backyards than bees or rabbits? Shouldn’t they be included as well? Perhaps something like, “beekeeping, raising chickens and other small-scale, backyard activities for fun, personal use and modest revenue.” How detailed do we want to be? All this being said, I am reading Page 156 and am curious why the limitations on backyard poultry, rabbits, etc. I get the “crowing” part, but am still confused why bees are better than small animals.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
This code statement is not specifically included in the Zoning Code, but provided in the overview presentation as a means of showing the variety of “special uses” considered in the Code. Domestic Animal Keeping is regulated by the City’s Municipal Code but outside of the Zoning Code specifically and is primarily concerned with health or nuisance problems associated with keeping large animals in a residential area or too many small animals at one property in the city. A household can keep a certain number of chickens, pigeons, rabbits, etc. at their home per the code. See Title 9 of the Municipal Code.

These goals were articulated by City staff and
do not appear in the draft Code
"...to face 2050 and beyond"
"Development standards
and design standards were
assessed, taking into
consideration limited
resources, such as land
and water, while also
taking into account
environmental and climate
considerations, as well as
housing and jobs, in order
to allow for a resilient and
prepared community to
face 2050 and beyond."
The phrase “to face 2050 and beyond” is vague. I would recommend modifying it to read: “…community through the year 2050 and beyond.” Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
This statement is not specifically included in the Zoning Code, but provided in the overview presentation to reflect the many considerations involved with the code update. The presentation will be updated to reflect the recommended language.

This is not Code text, no change needed
Entitlement Review Process
"Update entitlement
review processes to
provide clear direction as
well as to allow
streamlined review for
projects that are
compliant with objective
standards."
Please explain what is “entitlement review process” for greater clarity. Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim Smith 10/5/2023 The permitting process through the Planning project review. This is not Code text, no change needed ?
"Reflects the existing
regional commercial wave
park use."
I have no issue with this but shouldn't there be some way of recognizing that someone else may want to build a 'wave park'?" Designating a specific site seems to imply that there is no further room for a competitive facility.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
The zoning for Velocity Island is recommended to change to Regional Commercial which better reflects the on-the-ground use of the property. A new wave park or other large scale outdoor recreational facility can be proposed in any Regional Commercial zone…and would be welcomed! This is not Code text, no change needed
Zoning Map n/a
Neighborhood Preservation Zone seems very limited and could have to change should the city grow larger. Should it be expanded farther west beyond West Street?
Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023 Map only
The zone generally reflects areas adjacent to the Historic Downtown District with an abundance of historic homes and unique architectural styles. Yes, at some point, the NP zone could expand.

No change
Zoning Map n/a
South of Maxwell Avenue to E. Gibson Road and south of East Gibson Road to the Heritage Parkway extension are shown as “white” or seemingly outside the city limits. Don’t they fall under the Urban Limit Line? Shouldn’t this area be identified as being off limits for building? What I’m concerned about is if these areas will at some point in the future be included as part of the Southeast Area Development Area, which would allow single- family residences in a flood zone.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
This area is located within the ULL, but currently outside of the city limits.

The area will need to be annexed into the city prior to development. The General Plan designates this area as Corridor Mixed Use and Business Park.

Various flood modeling and elevation requirements would be required of any new development in a flood plain.

Outside of City Limits, also exlcuded in City's
current Zoning Map. Should these areas be
aneexed, they would be added to the zoning
map.

Zoning Map n/a Division II: “Districts and Regulations” is shown in the Zoning Guide but it is listed as “Zone Regulations” in the actual document. This is confusing.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023 Unclear about the refrence to "Zoning Guide" This is not code text, no change needed

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Zoning Map n/a Yolo County Fairgrounds is shown as “Residential Low” it should be rezoned to be state land.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith
10/5/2023 Map only Thank you, this will be corrected. Agree Zoning Map n/a County Fair Mall acreage is shown as “Community Commercial Mixed Use.” I would prefer it be rezoned to “Corridor Mixed-Use Flex.” Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023
The County Fair Mall site is zoned Corridor Mixed Use-East St which allows a mix of residential and commercial. Unclear what Flex would allow. A rezone can be considered at a future time should an applicant submit a request to allow increased intensity of development. A CEQA review would be required.

Per GP
Zoning Map n/a
Considering that the Zoning Code is looking out to 2050 and beyond, shouldn’t the new Woodland Research and Technology Park be included in this document? Or is the zoning for that area already part of this revised document?
Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 5, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/5/2023 Once the WRTP is annexed (in early 2024), the zoning established by the Specific Plan will be added to the Citywide Zoning Map.

Outside of City limit and scope of Code
Residential Lot Size n/a
I have no specific comments other than the lot sizes seem too large for today’s generation. I don’t want to be like one of my fellow commissioners and rewrite lot sizes, but I do think that that large frontor backyards are unnecessary.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023 Development and design standards
Residential Zones/Zoning
Regulations n/a
I think there needs to be more flexibility in the number of lots per acre to provide for a greater mix of housing sizes within a given area. My issue, I think, is that you’re allowing 8 units an acre under low-density residential and this increases housing costs. My personal preference (given the success of the David Snow developments) is that “Low-Density Residential” should be between 20 and 25 units an acre (although this may be too much). Given that you also have Residential Low-Medium and Residential Medium zones, perhaps forgo the entire concept of LowDensity Residential. However, given there is so little low-density singlefamily residential remaining within the city the zoning area I don’t know how you could add any additional “higher density” residential.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
Development and
design standards;
Potential GP
amendment
The density ranges generally implement the
Land Use Element of the General Plan.

Missing Middle Housing n/a
I do, however, feel the County Fair Mall site should be designated as a special area of some type to encourage Missing Middle Housing. I note that it is designated Mixed Use under the new zoning map and I think that’s a good thing, but I think the city should work on some incentive program that favors housing over commercial.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023 Map; Potential GP amendment
Outside of City limit and scope of Code
Residential Setbacks n/a
Regarding setbacks: I think given the changing nature of families, which are smaller, the requirement that a front-yard and side-yard setbacks are excessive. It appears that in general you want each home to have 20 feet of front-yard space, probably for trees, etc. But I think that’s too much for a single-family home in a low-density residential area. I don’t see too many people using their front yards these days, other than for gardens and California landscaping, which minimizes the use of trees and instead focuses on pollinators and minimizes the use of grass.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023 Development and design standards
Is there broad support for this comment?
See change re: porch projections.

Examples/Compliment n/a I do like the Downtown designations of DX-1, DX-2, DX-3 and DX-4. I think they are very well thought out and work well.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
General Site Standards
"A Building Permit is
required for decks over 30
inches in height"
Why "over 30 inches" in height? Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim Smith 10/18/2023 At a certain height (over 30 inches), they need inspection to prevent possible injury. The Building Code requires a permit and handrails for decks over 30” This is typical and consistent with Building
Code
General Site Standards "Appurtenant"
One definition of “appurtenant” is accessory, but you’ve already used accessory in the sentence. Suggest word “adjacent” or put Appurtenant in the definitions section.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023 Include a definiton for appurtenant.

The proposed densities for each residential zone, with the exception of R-LM described below, are consistent with the General Plan land use designations established in the 2035 General Plan Update. The Zoning Code is a tool to implement General Plan policy and is therefore required to be consistent.

Due to recent housing legislation, the proposed R-LM zoned areas (currently zoned Duplex Residential or “R2”) cannot be downzoned, meaning densities cannot decrease. In this case the General Plan land use designations will need to be amended to return to Medium Density Residential in these areas, as it once was.

Proposed R-L zoning (1-8 dwelling units per acre) covers existing, established neighborhoods. Not greenfield areas, which are either governed by existing Specific Plans (ie. Woodland Research and Technology Park) or will be governed by future Master or Specific Plans where higher densities will likely be desired and can be adequately planned for in terms of neighborhood design, infrastructure, etc.

Higher density (20+ du/ac) are permitted throughout the downtown DX zones and all along Main Street and East Street. Medium Density (8.1 to 19.9 du/ac) zoning is proposed is several areas proximate to these corridors.

There are many opportunities for increased residential density development in the city in the Downtown, along commercial corridors and within transition areas between major corridors and existing established neighborhoods without completely doing away with established lower density neighborhoods where infrastructure to support increased traffic and intensity of development may not be available.

Regarding setbacks, here again, the 20-foot front yard setback generally reflects existing neighborhood development patterns. If the Commission would like to collectively propose reduced setbacks whereby someone could construct a addition to their house in the front yard for instance, staff is open to that discussion. Side setbacks require minimal 5-foot separation between the home and the property line. ADU’s and smaller accessory structures are permitted with lesser setbacks. Staff have added an allowance for a front porch to have a reduced setback (closer to the street).

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General Site Standards 17.64.030.J.B - "Minimum
maintenance" What does "minimum maintenance" mean? Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim Smith 10/18/2023 This is in reference to wall materials that they shall be constructed of brick, concrete, or decorative masonry material. "The wall surface shall be graffiti resistant and require minimum maintenance". The intent is to attempt to explain that wall materials used shall be durable, graffiti resistant and not require a great deal of on-going maintenance. (This can be restated if needed for explanatory purposes)
General Site Standards "Water efficient plants"
Do the “water efficient plants,” indeed, does water use in the Zoning document comply with the new state standards that call for a 12% reduction of water use in Woodland by 2035, from 232 gallons per day (used in 2020)? I presume so, but perhaps there should be a statement to this effect?
Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023 Text will refer back to state requirements.

Section 17.64.040.H identifies what is meant
by "water efficient plants."
General Site Standards "California landscaping"
Trees. I’m not arguing against trees, but it seems to me the protocols you are setting up are not consistent with “California landscaping,” which could be more low-lying, low-water-use shrubs and pollinating plants other than trees. Perhaps a statement to the effect, that property owners who want to landscape without trees, should (or will) make a contribution for tree planting at a public facility as you have elsewhere in this section? It also seems you’re adding to the overall cost of a home when you are requiring “tree minimums.”
Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
The Landscape Chapter has been enhanced in order to provide additional shade planting requirements to address heat island concerns consistent with the Climate Action Plan. City procedures already provide for the possibility of in-lieu payment for trees in some circumstances.

General Site Standards
“Pedestrian Scale Lighting.

Pedestrian-scaled lighting,
less than 15-feet in height,
shall be used to illuminate
areas used for pedestrian
circulation. Bollards may
be used as well.”
To my knowledge Bollards don’t emit light. I don’t have objection to their use, but I’m wondering why they are showing up under the “lighting” section.”
Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023 Some bollards do emit light and are often used along pathways. Some bollards are designed to illuminate.

General Site Standards
“Inoperable Vehicles. In
addition to the standards
of Woodland Municipal
Code Section 9.04.030,
Acts Constituting a
Nuisance, the following
standards apply to
inoperable vehicles. 1.

Residential Districts.

Inoperable vehicles in
residential districts shall
not be visible from the
public right-of-way.

Inoperable vehicles may
only be stored on nonpermeable surfaces in
residential garages, or rear
or side yards. Inoperable
vehicles shall be limited to
one per lot."
Can a few words be added after “residential garages” to the effect of “or permanent, enclosed structure”? My point being that not all residences need have garages in the future.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
If there is no garage at the front of the yard in which to store the vehicle in an enclosed area, the inoperable vehicle will have to be stored on a side or rear yard or in another location.

OK as is

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General Site Standards Community Gardens
Community Gardens. I think this is a wonderful idea. But you have a problem in that you don’t specify where community gardens can occur.

And based on your residential zoning standards you don’t allow for adequate space to provide for a community garden. Low-density residential, as well as medium- and higher- density residential sites are all precluded because you provide for setbacks and other property geared toward housing and landscaping. Unless you designate space in a new development for a community garden, I don’t see how you’ll have any incentive to have a garden constructed. I don’t know if this is possible, but perhaps a section of a community park can be given over to a community garden. I’m specifically thinking of the new southeast area, where there are some great parks, but they all seem very large.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
Community gardens may be considered in many zones with a Zoning Administrator permit, as identified in the Use Table. The criteria provided in the Citywide standards, Division III, is intended to provide additional clarifying standards, including operational requirements, for uses listed in the use table. There are no set setbacks identified for the garden use itself, other than for structures that may be proposed to be constructed.

In the R-L, N-P, and R-LM districts, a
community garden is allowed as a primary
use (not accessory).

In the R-M and R-H, it is allowed as accessory
only.

In all cases, Sec. 17.84.130 applies and
addresses the commenter's concerns
General Site Standards Hookah Lounges
I think this shows innovative thinking on the city’s park. One recommendation, however, is to add “cigar lounge” as part of the language since there is an established audience for “cigar smoking” within Yolo County.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
Div II use tables;
Section 17.84.350
Smoke Shops; Ch

17.144 Definitions
of Uses
Not every use can be provided in the use table. Section 17.96.040 allows the Director to make an interpretation regarding similar uses. Note: The City Council has passed several anti-smoking ordinances and it is not a use that is encouraged.

General Site Standards Language Consistency
Regarding live/work units, simply make sure you're consistent with "live/work" vs. "live-work".

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith
10/18/2023 Noted OK
General Site Standards Mobile Vendors during
Special Events
Regarding “mobile vendors.” No problems with the limitations but there’s no provision for the use of “mobile vendors” during “special events.” I’m specifically thinking of the Woodland Farmer’s Market, as well as the First Sunday of the month closure of First Street between Bush and Main Street, both of which feature more than one mobile vendor. I don’t see any provision to allow those; other than the “special event” permit. So, perhaps this is enough.

Notes on Zoning Update for Oct. 18, 2023 from Jim
Smith 10/18/2023
Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 governs Mobile Vendors and Peddlers. The standards provided in the zoning code respond to the requirement in WMC section 10.20.060A.2 – that as part of the Mobile Vendor Permit that the vehicle storage and location comply with applicable zoning regulations and other codes.

Section 10.20.120 provides an exemption for a mobile vendor permit if it is parked in conjunction with a permitted temporary outdoor use permit as allowed as a Temporary Outdoor Use (private property) or with a Special Events permit (public property).

We will ensure that the Temporary Use section refence is updated in Section

10.20.120
This is not a Zoning issue, since these
vendors operate in the right-of-way.

Meeting Notification/Flyer n/a Send notifications out earlier. Flyers should be clear and descriptive. Nancy Kaufman, email 10/17/2023 Noted This is not Code text, no change needed Interactive PDF n/a Online documents should have links to click from one section to another. Nancy Kaufman, email 10/17/2023 Noted This is not Code text, no change needed Viewing Changes between
New and Redacted
Ordinance/ Documents
n/a Show changes between current and redacted ordinance clearly. Nancy Kaufman, email 10/17/2023 Crosswalk Tables to show standards and use comparison. It is not possible to prepare a redlined version because the new zoning code is a compilation from several documents (Zoning Code, Interm Zoning Code, Downtown Specific Plan, Community Design Standards) and incorporates many new standards.

This would be a significant effort, since the
Code includes elements of the exising Code,
the Community Design Standard, the IZO,
and new content. Out of LWC's scope.

Wheelchair Acessibility in
Newer Higher Density Homes n/a
Further, there should be an environmental analysis that addresses the impact on the disabled. The newer townhouse developments going up are almost all inaccessible to persons in a wheelchair. We specifically bought our home because it is accessible for our daughter.

Nancy Kaufman, email 10/17/2023
The CZC includes a chapter called "Reasonable Accomodation for Persons with Disabilities". 17.100.160. New Universal Design Standards have been added to the code for single and multi-family housing projects, Chapter

17.56. This is a Building Code issue, not a CEQA
issue.

Code Interpretation n/a
Zoning code interpretations may take up too much of Staff's time. (Time spent handling long-range planning, subdivision/specific plans, and all other planning functions etc, vs. time spent interpreting zoning code on specific projects or for specific uses and permits.

Michael McLaughlin, email 10/13/2023
Staff have not been directed by City Council to analyze staff time spent on the variety of planning activities handled by the Division. The new code inlcudes an extensive definitions section which will make a significant difference in the evaluation of proposed uses. Additionally, objective standards provide clearly written requirements. Interpretations may still be required in any situation in which individuals present creative ideas that may not have been previously considered.

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Segregatory Land Use, Zoning
Map
n/a
Current zoning and proposed zoning likely reinforce, rather than attempt to reverse, segregatory land use patterns of exclusion. However that is difficult to show without some finer grained analysis of who lives where.

Michael McLaughlin, email 10/13/2023 Comment noted.

Springlake Specific Plan
Implications n/a
While there is a map showing the proposed implementation of the general plan land use designations, is there a map that shows how these general plan land use designations would map onto the Springlake Specific Plan? Because having an entire map that is separate makes it harder to see our "true" land uses across the entire City -- as we add specific plans its actually more difficult to visually understand residential and commercial densities.

Michael McLaughlin, email 10/13/2023 A map to this effect was prepared and shared at the last Planning Commission hearing.

See GP Land Use map
Truck Advertising / Sign
Ordinance n/a Can we regulate trucks that have magnetic advertising on the side and park in Downtown or elsewhere Tania Garcia-Cadena (CC) 9/19/2023 Chapter 17.72 contains sign regulations. Section 17.72.40.B.10 and C address signs on vehicles and a prohibition on mobile billboards. Vehicles that are used for buisiness that may have magnetic signs on the exterior are excluded as long as they are operable and parked in a lawful manner.

Any commercial vehicle operating in the rightof-way should be allowed to have signs on it advertising the business it serves. Section

17.72.040.B.10 provides the standards for
the parking of motor vehicles that are
purposefully parked to attract attention,
which is a different matter.

PC and CC Meetings n/a Should there be a joint PC/CC meeting? Vicky Fernandez (CC) 9/19/2023 Not proposed at this time.

RV Parking on Residential
Lots
n/a Concern about new standards regarding RV parking on residential lots Seth Wurzel 9/19/2023 Subject to City Council direction. Staff has not recieved direction at this time to modify the section. However, should direction be provided to modify the section, it is recommended that criteria be included to address that aspects of RV parking that create the most significant nuisance and aesthetic concerns, such as; illegal 2nd driveways, removing trees, impacting utilities, and impacting sight visibility. If standards are imposed, provide a time period (1-year) before city begins any enforcement.

Pending direction from CC
Fourplexes Uses table Allow Fourplexes or four units on a lot city wide Michael McLaughlin (PC) 9/21/2023 Subject to City Council direction. Considering allowing 4-plex in the table.

What design criteria and specific standards including parking.

Pending direction from CC
Commercial Uses as
Accessory Units
Uses table Allow commercial uses as accessory units? Michael McLaughlin (PC) 9/21/2023 Code does allow multiple opportunities for commercial in residential zones (Home Occ, Live/work, Res Limited Retail).

Allowed as Home Occ, and also allowed as
part of Live/work projects.

Zoning Restricts Based on
Class and Racial Divisions n/a Repeal zoning; Zoning does not regulate health & safety but restricts based on class and racial divisions; Michael McLaughlin (PC) 9/21/2023 Comment noted. Inconsistent with project goals Zoning Map for Specific Plan
Areas
n/a Would like to see the zoning map include zones for Specific Plans as well; Michael McLaughlin (PC) 9/21/2023 The General Plan land use map provides land uses for all areas within the City. (See prior comment). Areas under the perview of the CZC project are shown on the zoning map.

Speciifc Plans are shown on the Zoning map
Minimum Lot Coverage for
Small Lots Residential? Minimum lot coverage for small lot too high; allow smaller lot sizes Michael McLaughlin (PC) 9/21/2023 Lot coverage has already been increased in some instances. Could consider specific exceptions for identified circumstances. (As example, with small lot, lot coverage may be considered for the overall project rather than on individual lots).

Is there broad support for reduction of
minimum lot size for small lot projects? Not
at this time
County Fair Mall Density should the city allow higher densities at the County Fair Mall? Jim Smith (PC) 9/21/2023 The CMU E zone allow densities up to 40 du/ac. Density may be higher with approved density bonus. Proposal for generally increasing densities is a General Plan issue and outside the scope of this project. May be considered at a later time.

Armfield Area Uses table Concern about Armfield neighborhood and private residential adjacency to existing light industrial and auto shop uses Jim Smith (PC) 9/21/2023 A new zone called CMU Armfield is proposed in which standards and uses are tailoered to the area in part based upon the Armfield/Lemen Ave Framework study
General Plan Amendment
Topics
n/a
Was there a requirement for a garage for RV and boat storage? Jim Smith (PC) 9/21/2023 No requirement for a garage. However, proposed language would require screening.

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Precise Plan vs. Specific Plan Definitions Definition of Precise Plan vs Specific Plan Chris Holt (PC) 9/21/2023 A specific plan has a definition based on state requirements. There are required analysis and freatures that must be included. They often expensive and require a years long lead time to approval. A Specific Plan often amends General Plan land uses and develops new zoning standards. A Precise Plan is more of a master plan and would not necessarily include financing and other details inlcuded in a SP, but does allow evaluating zoning on a master plan level and setting future development criteria. There may be associated GP and Zonign changes or not.

Include definitions for both terms in Div V.

Front Yard Setbacks for
Primary Residences
Residential Front Yard
setbacks
Suggests reducing the front yard setback from 20 feet for a primary residence. Keep garage at 20, but move primary to 10 feet to allow for a larger front porch.

JD Trebec (PC) 9/21/2023 Table 17.64.060.C1Allow for the potential for additional projection for porches Edit Table 17.64.060.C-1: Allowed Building
Projections into Required Setbacks to allow
porches, but no closer than 10 feet from
property line.

Link Error Section 17.84.360 17.84.360 wrong link Chris Holt (PC) 9/21/2023 Will review chapter refrences to ensure they are correct. Need clarification on this comment Renumber Pages n/a Renumber pages by Division to also identify the Division like II-1, III-3, etc.

Chris Holt (PC) 9/21/2023 Agree OK
Zoning Administrator Permits
for Small Lots in RL and NP
Zones
n/a Use a ZAP for Small lot in RL and NP Chris Holt (PC) 9/21/2023 Agree OK Clarity on Maps at Parcel
Level
Map
The map is not clear regarding changes to the property at 917 Main Street, Woodland
Ted Wilson, email 9/21/2023 City has provided a searchable GIS map to allow individuals to look up their property and see existing and proposed zoning.

City to clarify map and/or create GIS online
portal
Armfield Area n/a What does zoning update have to do with Armfield area? Richard Lakai, email 9/21/2023 Response provided to Mr. Sakai on 9.22.23. Indicated that there is a proposed zone change from CMU-East to CMU - Armfield.

None
Cargo Containers as
Accessory Structures
Accessory Structures
Cargo containers in his front/side yard. Code enforcement issue. Why cant he have them and what will the new code require? Daryl Rung 10/5/2023 Currently handled as an "accessory structure'. They are much taller than an allowed accessory building and larger. Related to an active code enforcement case.

CMU-A Proposed Change What are the specific changes proposed with the new CMU-A zone Bobby Moore 10/5/2023 Crosswalk tables illustrate proposed modification to uses and standards. As example, Lower bulding height, greater lot coverage allowance.

Densification Downtown
(General Plan) n/a Concern with densificaiton. Why unlimited density in the Downtown? Dee Rosenberg 10/5/2023 Already in the GP Per GP Fencing and Vandalism n/a
Concern regarding the property at the NEC of East and Main and the homeless and vandalism. Can they be allowed to put up temporary or permanent fencing around the site or a portion of the site.

Fred Lopez (PC) 10/5/2023
Fencing standards under reivew. Chain link is currently prohibited, but it has been used. Consideration to allow tubular steel fencing, pending determination on setback, height, etc.. At this time fencing over 3.5-feet should not be located at the front setback.

TBD
Commercial/Live-Work
Leasing/Selling 17.84 Live/Work
Existing wording in B.2 and B.3 "... allowing the commercial section to be independently leased out for limited use." seems to contradict existing wording in G "No portion of a live/work unit may be separately rented or sold as a commercial space for a person or persons not living on the premises ...". You are probably going to lease the commercial part to someone who doesn't live in the residential part, otherwise why would you enter into a lease. The wording in G is ok for selling, but not for renting. The owner should be able to rent the commercial space to someone who is not a resident of the residential space.

Bruce Barton, email 10/18/2023 Provision G stands.

Urban Reserve Areas and
Undesignated Planning Areas
Pg 210 - 17.84.360
Telecommunication
Facilities A.1.d. "Urban
reserve areas or
undesignated planning
areas"
Existing wording makes reference to "urban reserve areas or undesignated planning areas" but these areas are not identified on the "Identified Areas of Change on the Draft Comprehensive Zoning Map". I would argue that if these areas are outside the City Limits, they should not appear in the zoning code wording. If they are in the City Limits, they should appear on the map.
----Can I please get an answer to these 2 questions: Where are these areas? Are they within the Urban Limit Line but outside the City Limits? Bruce Barton, email 10/18/2023 No change - the term Urban Reserve was a land use provided in the prior general plan to describe lands that were outside city boundary.

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Satellite Dishes

17.84.360
Telecommunication
Facilities (pg. 210, A.2.a.i)
Pg 210 - 17.84.360 Telecommunication Facilities A.2.a.i.

Existing wording "No more than one satellite dish exceeding 36 inches in diameter per parcel." is not suitable for duplexes. At least 2 dishes should be allowed. I have seen many residences with multiple satellite services, so one could argue that each unit may require 2 dishes. It seems to me that 4 satellite dishes per parcel would be a better upper limit.

Maybe the wording should mention duplexes explicitly.

Bruce Barton, email 10/18/2023 No change
Note, no one uses satelitte dishes over 36
inches on a residence any more - they are
smaller than that for residential use. Any
residence or duplex can have a dish for TV or
internet that is 36" or less in diameter.

Business Park Designation 2035 GP Map
What happens to the "Business Park" designation in the General Plan Land Use - 2035 map (see the above link)? Bruce Barton, email 10/18/2023 Consideraiton to add pre-annexation zoning.

This designation occurs only within the ULL -
not the City limits
R-L Intent Statement for all
Residential Zones?

17.24.010 Low-Density
Residential (R-L) -- "The RL zone is intended to
accommodate primarily
low-density housing with
private yards and private
parking to ensure
adequate light, air,
privacy, and open space
for each dwelling ; to
provide space for
community facilities
needed to complement
urban residential areas
and for institutions which
require a residential
environment."
Noted by Commissioner McLaughlin, this statement really applies to all residential zones. Remove here and add into the introductory statement instead?
Div II Staff Comments 11/1/2023
We advise keeping as-is, as private yards is
not the emphasis on some of the higherdensity residential zones.

Incorrect Graphic for
Required Building Location
Figure 17.32.030.C-1:

Required Building Location
Graphic is incorrect. It should show the closest building face at 10 feet, to match the intent of the language. Div II Staff Comments 11/1/2023 To be corrected To be corrected Fourplexes 17.56.030 Multi-Unit
Design Standards
Adding a separate buildign and design standard section pertaining to 4- plexes…in low density versus higher density zones. Div II Staff Comments 11/1/2023 TBD Need CC input on the types of tri- and fourplex we might want to allow in the lowdensity residential zones.

RV Parking on Residential
Lots

17.64.100.C.2 Residential
Zones -- "On a single
familysingle-family site
(RL, NP, RLM), recreational
vehicles shall be parked on
a non-permeable surface
in a fenced area, or in the
rear yard or side yard,
screened by a wall or solid
fence not less than six feet
in height. (may not be
parked in RM or RH, CMU,
CCMU zones)"
May need to consider revised requirements:
⦁ RV may only be parked in the RL, NP, RLM zones, if required conditions can be met. Otherwise, an RV shall be stored off site.
⦁ Only one RV may be parked on a non-permeable surface, typically in a driveway, and may only be accessed by an approved driveway approach (encroachment permit).
⦁ RV may not be stored in a manner so that they are highly visible, such as parallel to a house front.
⦁ RV must be a parked a minimum of 5 feet back of a sidewalk in order to allow adequate sight visibility.
⦁ Access to RV parking shall not require driving over a curb or utility infrastructure and shall not require the removal of any required street trees.
⦁ Second driveways shall only be allowed in accordance with Section……..

Div III Staff Comments 11/1/2023 TBD Need CC input regarding standards.

Heat Areas Without Shade n/a How does the code address heat areas / areas without shade? Comments from the Sustainability Committee 11/7/2023 See Purpose section of the code for overarching statement in support of sustainability and climate resiliency.

Chapter 17.56.010 (B) addresses shade and cooling requirements for new development.

Chapter 17.64.040 (I) addresses shade requirements for landscaped areas.

Shade requirements have been extensively expanded and cover areas other than parking lots.

Agree

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Adaptive Reuse encouraged? n/a Does (the Code) encourage "adaptive reuse" of buildings into housing / mixed use? Comments from the Sustainability Committee 11/7/2023 The CZC does not specifically address adaptive reuse in the general city as a pro/con. However, adaptive re-use has been and will continue to be allowed, subject to any Building Code requirements that may arise due to a change in occupancy classification.

Chapters 17.56.050 and 17.56.060 provide design criteria to address the preservation, restoration, or renovation of historic and non-historic buildings in the Downtown.

Agree
Corner Stores Encouraged? n/a Does (the Code) allow for/encourage "corner stores"? Comments from the Sustainability Committee 11/7/2023 The CZC provides a number of means by which to allow a mix of uses, including allowing commercial in residential zones.
---Live/Work is allowed in the R-LM, RM, and RH zones as well as in the Downtown and in all mixed-use zones.
---Residential Limited Retail uses are allowed with a Staff level Zoning Administrator Permit. Specific criteria relating to this use are found in Chapter 17.84.230
---Home Occupation and cottage Food Operations are allowed in residential zones subject to criteria found in Chapter 17.84.200
---Combined commercial and residential uses are allowed in the Downtown and in all mixed-use zones.

Agree
Climate Friendly Bldg
Requirements
n/a What are the "climate friendly" building requirements? (solar, gas stoves, etc.) Comments from the Sustainability Committee 11/7/2023 These types of requirements are found in the Green Code. Agree Residential Landscaping? n/a Are there any residential landscaping / gardening guidelines? Comments from the Sustainability Committee 11/7/2023 The CZC has a new extensively updated landscape Chapter 17.64.040, which addresses all areas that require landscaping including identifying areas to be landscaped and number of trees required.

New criteria are provided for Community Gardens in Chapter 17.84.130.

Restrictions regarding Turf are provided in Chapter 17.64.040(H) (14).

Chapter 17.64.040(H)(1)(f) states that garden areas and other areas dedicated to edible plants are considered landscaped areas and count toward required landscaping.

Note: separate informational handouts can be prepared in the future to provide additional guidance for residential landscaping/gardening.

Agree
Residential Pools n/a Does the code encourage / discourage residential pools? Comments from the Sustainability Committee 11/7/2023 The Code does not take a position regarding pools. The code is regulatory only, and is not a policy document.

Agree
Equity Section/Statement n/a Where can SAC members find an "equity section" or statement? Comments from the Sustainability Committee 11/7/2023 The purpose statement for the Zoning Code is provided in Chapter

17.04.030. The overarching purpose of the Zoning Code is to implement the policies of the 2035 General Plan. The Zoning Code is a regulatory document not a policy document.

The General Plan, Chapter 6, Healthly Community Element includes Environmental Justice considerations as it relates to health.

Agree

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Parcels Containing Two or
More Zones
Div. 1, pg. 5: Parcels
Containing Two or More
Zones.

1. For parcels containing
two or more zones, the
location of the zoning
district boundary shall be
determined by the
Director.

2. For parcels containing
two or more zones, the
applicable regulations for
each zone shall apply.

The government serves the people, not the other way around.

A parcel containing two or more zones should be annexed to the zone which allows the property owner to enjoy the highest and most use, as the property owner determines, based on advice by the Director.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
This is a broader policy discussion. As with all comments, staff will review with the City Council to obtain direction regarding proposed amendments, community priorities, and staff time allocation. Staff has been conducting the CZC update at the direction of the CC in order to bring the Zoning Code into conformance with the 2035 General Plan. The Council has not provided direction nor additional funding allocation to embark on a larger General Plan amendment process.

The first part does allow some discretion on the part of the Director.

However, the wholesale change suggested in the comments could pose a problem in situations where there are large parcels in which there may be significantly different zone categories identified in both the GP and Zoning (such as in SLC).

Agree with City's response
Determining Lot Coverage
Div. 1, pg. 10: Determining
Lot Coverage
Remove the provisions of lot coverage (and private open space) entirely. (AM): Determining Lot Coverage. Lot coverage is the ratio of the total footprint area of all structures on a lot to the net lot area, typically expressed as a percentage. The footprints of all principal and accessory structures, including garages, carports, covered patios, and roofed porches, shall be summed in order to calculate lot coverage.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
This is a broader policy discussion.

There may be pros and cons to lot coverage and open space requirements.

There tends to be a reduction in both for higher intensity zones and urban environments. Benefits of lot coverage and open space include the provision of light and air, area for landscaping including trees, percolation and drainage, parking arrangements, and utility installation on lots.

A competing goal to allowing intensification is to allow adequate ability for percolation, and needed landscaping to address heat concerns and a pleasing aesthetic environment.

It has been noted that in some lower income areas there can fewer trees and shade, which creates a hotter, harsher environment and requires greater utility usage.

Agree with City's response
Zoning Maps and Historic
Register
Div. 1, pg. 15: MAPS
Zoning Maps and Historic
Register
Should this also include the State historic register?
Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023 Not clear what the comment means. The maps are not included in the CZC. The GP includes a list of historic properties Light, Air, Privacy, and Open
Space Outside of R-L, NP, and
RLM Zones
Why does the reference to adequate “light, air, privacy, and open space” only show up in R-L, NP and RLM zones?
Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023 Thank you. This statement is intended for and should be included in all zones. Staff will work on revising.

Family Living
For whom is a zone “stabilized” and “protected” when low density residential and older housing stock is frozen in time?
What is the fundamental difference between the R-LM zone and other zones, and how is this “family living” different from other types of uses? Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
The R-LM zone allows for higher density residential development as compared to R-L and N-P zones. The zone is proposed in an area that had a higher allowed density in the prior general plan and as a result generally covers where there already exists both single and multifamily (multiunit) housing…The benefit of transitioning back to the RLM is that it will provide the continued opportunity to allow a variety of housing types that are not specifically limited to SF and duplex units.

Agree with City's response
R-M and R-H Area Locations Why are all of the R-M and R-H areas in high traffic, existing multifamily neighborhoods?
Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
There is one R-H area and it is not in a high traffic area although it is located on a collector road. There are very few RM zones located on arterial roads (Main St, Gibson, East Street, West Street, CR 98, and CR 102.) Those areas are not necessarily high traffic either. In addition, RH and RM zones have tended to be located in areas that can best take advantage of transit, which generally operates on arterials and collectors, and are located closer to parks/schools and shopping (walking distance). The CMU zones, which allow densities from 20-40 du/ac, are generally located along arterials and collectors.

Per GP
Div 2, pg 1 Residential
Zones

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Add additional
walking/biking/transit
statements to Purpose
Why do none of these zones reference general plan objectives such as walking and transit, except in the R-H area, of which is the smallest zoned area?
Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
Note: There are high density zones in the various specific plans as well.

The idea of encouraging walking, biking, and transit options are overarching goals in the General Plan that apply city wide as reflected in the Purpose statement for the Zoning Code in Section 17.04.030. Perhaps additional purpose statements can be added that apply to the zoning code overall.

The Zoning code implements the GP, and
does not need to repeat its goals.

Lot Coverage and Lot Sizes in
R1, R-L, and N-P
Div 1, Table 17.24.030-1
Development Stds for
Residential Zones
What is the average lot size in R1 / R-L / N-P neighborhoods? Lot coverage and minimum lot sizes (and lot coverage, and floor area ratio) force property owners to lose value on their lots and are arbitrary tools created to exclude housing types that actual serve lower income peoples and people of different cultural backgrounds.
(AM): Max. Lot Coverage to 100% for all zones.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
This is a broader policy discussion.

Without GIS analysis the existing average lot size per zone is not known. In the older parts of town there is a great variety of lot sizes as these areas have developed over many years. In newer developments, lot sizes tend to be more uniform and meet minimum to average standards. Per the zoning code a minimim interior lot size is 5,000 sf and a minimum corner lot is 6,000 sf in the R-1 and NP zones. Consitent standards are proposed in the CZC.

It is unclear how lot coverage and FAR cause a loss of value on a property and result in exclusion. There is value added to properties through the provision of open space and landscaping as well.

The code update is proposing a variety of tools, including the ability to reduce lot sizes, through the small lot subdivision or PD process, to allow a variety of housing types. Minimum lot coverages account for open space, parking arrangements, landscaping, drainage and utility installation on lots.

A competing goal to intensification is to allow adequate ability for percolation, and needed landscaping to address heat concerns.

Agree with City's response
Max Height of 40ft? Height: Can we just allow a max at 40ft, except RH at 45? It doesn’t make a lot of sense to have NP 40 and other places somehow not.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
This additional height has traditionally been allowed in the NP zone to accommodate older historic homes typically found in the NP and downtown zones, that have steeper pitched roofs which have a higher resulting peak height.

Agree with City's response
Setbacks and Value of Land
Setbacks are additional tools to choke value from land. They might be desirable to some, but not all. Currently ADU and SB 9 law requires units to be built at 4’ rear/side setbacks – we should permit additional dwellings over crab grass to sprout up.
(AM): Front, Primary Structure: 5, Street Side: 5, Rear: 5 Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
Comments noted.

Please note, the minimum typical length of a driveway needed so that a vehicle does not overhang a sidewalk and obstruct visibility is 20-feet.

Agree with City's response
Div 3, Table 17.64.020.D-1
Accessory Structure
Setbacks
Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
The Development standards tables refer the reader to the Accessory Dwelling Unit and Accessory Structure requirements chapters. Accessory structure setbacks are based upon the height of the proposed structure. The higher the roof/structure the larger the required setback.

SB 9 / General Plan LD in the General Plan
Our General Plan is already stagnant and must reflect the post COVID reality. We must permit up to four units on a lot by right, as the State ADU Laws and SB 9 laws already require in “Single Family” residential neighborhoods.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
SB 9 permitted up to 4 units on a lot under specifically described conditions.

Consideration can be given to allowing 4-plex units in RL and NP districts.

The General Plan provided the ability to consider this.

Evaluation of the General Plan as an adequate policy document is a broader policy question.

SB 9 applies. No policy direction to expand
SB 9 beyond state mandate.

Townhomes = single-family
attached?
Do the single-family attached units include townhomes, which can be built as 3 units or more attached?
(AM): Add townhomes, four-unit dwellings (quadplexes) ministerially permitted, and multi-family units conditionally or with ZAP.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
Response: The definition provided for multi-unit dwelling is three or more attached units on a single lot. Multi-unit is currently not proposed as permitted in RL and NP. However, suggestion has been made to allow tri or quad plex subject to discretionary review.

Agree with City's response
Building Form and
Placement Standards
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Showing ADUs as Permitted
This would give property owners more options and allow an actual expression of community character to be implemented rather than arbitrarily restricting uses to expensive, limiting, unsustainable housing types.
re ADUs: Why are none of these listed as permitted by right, when in fact they are? Recommend we list these as being permitted with a note that directs people to the municode.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023 The use table does direct readers directly to the code section for ADUs. It is possible to show as permitted as well.

Agree with City's response
Live/Work in Residential
Zones? Live/Work Uses
Why are Live/Work units not permitted in residential zones? How will these work in tandem with Home Occupancy and Residential Retail uses? These would make Woodland a more walkable place if they were included in 70% of its land use area.

Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
Live work units have previously been and continue to be allowed in multiple zones within the city. Should a future demand present itself, beyond the allowance for home occupations and the proposed Residential Limited Retail uses, adding live work can be re-evaluated at that time.

Agree with City's response
Total # of units on a small lot
subdivision? + add scale to
illustration?
Small Lot Subdivision Stds
Really nice consideration, I liked the existing cottage courts on College.

What is the total number of units that can result on a small lot subdivision?
Can these illustrations be given scale dimensions, for illustrative purposes?
Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
Illustrative code examples do not tend to contain specific dimensions because each situation varies. However, after the code is adopted, specific handouts can be prepared to provide more guidance.

Agree with City's response. Also, note that
density requirements apply for this projects
types.

Why limit short term rentals?
Why is the City limiting all short-term rentals? By doing so it does not actually limit these establishments (there are plenty of rentals listed on Airbnb) but rather forces these lodgings to the black market. They should be permitted though potentially taxed (see NYC)
Agree with City's response
Allowing Residential Limite
Retail everywhere.

How does limiting commercial uses comport with the general plan’s concept to have more amenities available in walkable distances to residents?
The Residential Limited Retail allowed everywhere is a good place to start.

Table 17.24.020-1, Use
Regulations - Residential
Zones
Comments by Commissioner Mike McLaughlin on the
City of Woodland's draft Comprehensive Zoning Code
(CZC), Divisions 1 and 2, released September 2023
11/15/2023
One concern is that short term rentals take up valuable housing opportunities. That is why the State does not allow ADUs to be used for this purpose. Short term rentals can also have negative impacts related to noise, parking, and trash, which is why they are only being considered is some locations such as in the Downtown or along corridors.

Noted, the city is adding the ability to incorporate retail/office/service uses within residential districts in limited situations (Corners on collector roads) initally in the CZC, Residential Limited Retail. This will give the opportunity to evaluate the demand and functionality of such uses.

Residential Uses

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Nonconforming Provisions
Sections:

17.80.010 Purpose .........................................................................................................................1III-120

17.80.020 Applicability...................................................................................................................1III-120

17.80.030 Determination of Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots ..............................2III-121

17.80.040 Nonconforming Uses...................................................................................................3III-122

17.80.050 Continuation and Maintenance of Nonconforming Structures.............................4III-123

17.80.060 Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures ...............................4III-123

17.80.070 Repair and Replacement of Damaged or Destroyed Nonconforming Buildings 6III-125

17.80.080 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses...................................6III-125

17.80.090 Nonconforming Signs..................................................................................................7III-126

17.80.010 Purpose
A, This Section provides regulations for nonconforming land uses, structures, signs, and lots that were lawfully established before the adoption or amendment of this Code, but which would be prohibited, regulated, or restricted differently under the current terms of this Code, or future amendments.

B. This Chapter is intended to permit continued utility and economic viability of uses and continued occupancy and maintenance of structures that were legally established but do not comply with all of the standards and requirements of this Code in a manner that promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare and does not conflict with the goals and objectives of the General Plan.

C. More specifically, the purpose of these regulations is to distinguish between nonconforming uses that are detrimental to public health, safety, and general welfare and those uses that are economically productive and compatible with surrounding development despite being inconsistent with applicable regulations and requirements.

17.80.020 Applicability
The provisions of this Chapter apply to structures and uses that have become nonconforming by adoption of this Code as well as structures and uses that become nonconforming due to subsequent amendment to its text or to the Zoning Map (see Chapter 17.108, Amendments to the Zoning Map and Text). Nonconforming structures and uses include:

A. Those made nonconforming by the addition of a standard or requirement previously not required for such use or structure; and

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B. Uses and structures reclassified from permitted to being subject to a discretionary permit, or no longer permitted.

17.80.030 Determination of Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots Any lawfully established use, structure, or lot that is in existence on the effective date of this Code or any subsequent amendment but does not comply with all of the standards and requirements of this Code shall be considered nonconforming. Nonconforming uses and structures may only be continued subject to the requirements of this Chapter.

A. Legal Nonconforming Status. A use, structure, or site feature shall be designated as having legal nonconforming status if it was lawfully established under the regulations of the jurisdiction in which it was located at the time of its establishment and has continuously remainsed in compliance with terms and conditions imposed at the time of its establishment, if any, based on evidence provided by the property owner, tenant, or applicant. Legal nonconforming status shall also be assigned if nonconformities were created by a public improvement, such as a street widening project.

Illegal Nonconforming Status. A use, structure, site feature, or lot shall be designated as having Illegal nonconforming status if it was not lawfully established under the regulations of the jurisdiction in which it was located at the time of its establishment or has not continuously remained in compliance with all terms and conditions imposed upon the use, structure, or site feature upon its establishment, or imposed upon it any time thereafter.

B Nonconformities. A nonconformity may result from any inconsistency with the requirements of this Code including, but not limited to, location, density, floor area, height, yard, usable open space, buffering, performance standards, or the lack of an approved use permit or other required authorization.

A use or structure shall not be deemed nonconforming solely because it does not conform with certain design, site, or development standards including parking dimension standards, overnight vehicle parking limitations, shade requirements, fence and wall placement, loading, landscape area, or screening regulations of the district in which it is located. Additionally, a use or structure shall not be deemed nonconforming solely for lack of conformance with standards for types of building features such as cornices, eaves, and other ornamental features that exceed maximum projections into required yards; or bay windows, balconies, and terraces above the second floor that exceed maximum projections into required yards.

A use or structure’s lack of conformance with similar design, site, development standards or other minor features not listed above may not rise to the level of Nonconforming Status as define in this section. Such a determination may be made at the discretion of the Director.

C. Nonconforming Uses and Structures—Right to Continue. Any use or structure that was lawfully established prior to the effective date of this Code or of any subsequent amendments to its text or to the Official Zoning Map (see Chapter 17.108, Amendments to the Zoning Map and Text) may only be continued and maintained provided there is no alteration, enlargement, or addition to any building or structure; no increase in occupant load; nor any enlargement of the area, space, or volume occupied by or devoted to such use, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter. The right to continue a nonconforming use or structure shall attach to the land and shall not be affected by a change in ownership. No substitution, expansion, or other

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change in use and no alteration or other change in structures is permitted, except as otherwise provided in this Chapter.

D. Nonconforming Lots. Any lot that is smaller than the minimum lot size required by this Code or does not meet any of the applicable dimensional requirements shall be considered a lawful nonconforming lot if it is described in the official records on file in the office of the Yolo County Recorder as a lot of record under one ownership. A nonconforming lot may be used as a building site subject to compliance with all applicable requirements, unless a Variance (see Section 17.100.120, Variance) or other modification or exception is approved as provided for in this Code.

17.80.040 Nonconforming Uses
A. Continuance. An existing use that lawfully existed on the Effective Date and that remains nonconforming and any nonconformity that is created as a result of the adoption or amendment of this Code may be continued or maintained as a nonconformity only in accordance with the terms of this Section.

B. Extension of Use. A nonconforming use may not be extended to other parts of a building or site where the use has not traditionally operated (based on aerial photography, business license data, or other verifying documentation) unless authorized by the Director and subject to a finding that the extension will not increase or create negative impacts on surrounding properties including but not limited to increased traffic, noise, vibration, dust, or odor.

C. Changes and Substitutions of Nonconforming Uses.

1. No lawful nonconforming use shall be changed to a different use type or use classification unless the new use is permitted by righta permitted or conditional use approved in conformance with the requirements of this Zoning Code, or subject tothe Director approval andfinds that the use is of a similar nature to the existing lawful nonconforming use and does not increase the intensity of use as defined below. The Director may elevate the application to the Planning Commission if the Director finds that the change in use will have a substantial effect that warrants public review.

2. This requirement shall not apply to a change of ownership, tenancy, or management where the new use is of the same use type and use classification, if applicable, as the previous use, as defined in Chapter 17.144, Definitions of Uses, and the use is not expanded or intensified.

3. For purposes of this Section, an increase in the intensityfication includes the following:
a. Expanded or longer hours of operation;
b. An increase in the number of employees on a site;
c. An increase in the number of required parking spaces; d. An increase in the number of vehicles or trips to the proposed use as determined by the City’s Traffic Engineer or by a Traffic Impact Analysis prepared by a licensed traffic engineer;
e. An increase in noise, odors, dust, glare, vibrations, or other operational or performance standards, that will be injurious to property and improvements

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of adjacent properties or the surrounding area, or will be detrimental to the health, safety, peace, comfort, or general welfare of persons residing or working in the surrounding area; and
f. Any other metric that is determined to result in an increase in the intensity of use of the building, structure, or site.

4. When a legal nonconforming use has been changed to a conforming use, the nonconforming use shall not be reestablished, except that within multi-family residential, mixed use, or commercial districts, buildings or structures which are determined to have been lawfully constructed as a single-family dwelling may be returned to the single-family use at any time. The Director shall base the determination on evidence including Building Permits, county assessor data, building design and appearance, or other records that demonstrate the building was originally constructed as a single-family residence.

5. At the time there is a change in tenancy or ownership for a lawful nonconforming use, pursuant to this Section, the change may be allowed, however, limited nonconforming property improvements shall be required, if needed, as follows:
a. Screening of outdoor storage areas consistent with Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards. New fencing must observe required setbacks from the street, fencing is out of compliance shall be brought into compliance; and b. Installation of landscaping equal to five percent of the parcel area, and/or replacement of dead or dying landscaping. This landscaping shall be installed along street and building frontages, wherever possible. c. Repair and painting of the portion of existing structures in public view that are in disrepair, inclusive of signs.
d. Installation of street canopy landscaping as described in Section 17.64.040, Landscaping.

17.80.050 Continuation and Maintenance of Nonconforming Structures A. Continuance. An existing building or structure (including walls and fences) that lawfully existed on the Effective Date and that remains nonconforming and any nonconformity that is created as a result of the adoption or amendment of this Code, may be continued, or maintained as a nonconformity in accordance with the terms of this Section.

B. Maintenance and Repair. Maintenance, repairs, and structural interior alterations to a nonconforming structure are permitted if the changes and improvements do not enlarge or extend the structure except as provided in Section 17.80.060, Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures.

C Expansion of Area Occupied by Nonconforming Use. The physical improvement of a nonconforming building or structure containing a nonconforming use shall not increase the area occupied by a nonconforming use except as provided for in Section 17.80.040.

17.80.060 Alterations and Enlargements to Nonconforming Structures

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A. Nonconforming structures may be enlarged, extended, structurally altered, or repaired in compliance with all applicable laws subject to the following provisions:

1. Additions to and/or enlargements of nonconforming structures are allowed, subject to the appropriate Design Review if the addition or enlargement complies with all applicable laws and if the existing use of the property is conforming except as provided for in this Chapter (see Section 17.80.040, Nonconforming Uses) and subject to the following requirements in Section 17.80.060.B, Improvements to Existing Nonconforming Property Conditions.

B. Improvements to Existing Nonconforming Property Conditions.

1. Existing nonconforming property conditions occur when the existing development does not comply with standards and regulations of this Code, including fencing, screening, landscaping, lighting, surfacing, signage, and other similar site improvements as may be determined by the Director.

2. In conjunction with the expansion, enlargement, or alteration of existing buildings and structures, or the construction of new buildings on a partially developed site, nonconforming property improvements shall be brought into compliance based on the following requirements or equivalent as determined by Director:
a. 10 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Screening of outdoor storage areas consistent with Chapter 17.70, Screening Standards. New fencing must observe required setbacks from the street; and
ii. Installation of landscaping equal to five percent of the parcel area, and/or replacement of dead or dying landscaping. This landscaping shall be installed along street and building frontages wherever possible.
iii. Repair and painting of the portion of existing structures in public view that are in disrepair.
b. 20 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Installation of street canopy landscaping as described in the Section

17.64.040, Landscaping; and
ii. Inclusion of requirements contained in Subsection 17.80.060.B.2.a, 10 percent or greater increase in gross floor area.
c. 30 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Paving of existing required auto parking lot areas and installation of full parking lot canopy landscaping as described in Section 17.64.040, Landscaping;
ii. Provision of recycling areas in accordance with Section 17.64.080, Refuse and Recycling Enclosures;
iii. Removal of existing nonconforming signs, or replacement of signs that are in disrepair; and

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iv. Inclusive of requirements contained in Subsections 17.80.060.B.2.a, 10 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area, and 17.80.060.B.2.b, 20 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
d. 50 Percent or Greater Increase in Gross Floor Area.
i. Full compliance with all site improvement standards is required. e. All building additions completed within a five-year period beginning after the Effective Date shall be considered cumulatively for the purposes of determining the need for compliance with this Section.

17.80.070 Repair and Replacement of Damaged or Destroyed Nonconforming Buildings
A. A lawful nonconforming building or structure that is damaged or partially destroyed by fire, explosion, earthquake, or other unintentional act may be restored or rebuilt subject to the following provisions.

B. If the cost of repair or reconstruction does not exceed 50 percent of the appraised value of the building or structure replacement of the damaged portions of the building is allowed by right provided that the replaced portions are the same size, extent, and configuration as previously existed. The structure may be restored and the occupancy or use of such building or structure may be continued or resumed, provided such restoration is started within a period of one year and is diligently prosecuted to completion. The determination of the appraised value shall be the higher of:
i. The records of the Assessor of Yolo County for the fiscal year during which the application is received; or
ii. An appraisal performed by a certified appraiser.

C. If the cost of repair or reconstruction exceeds 50 percent of the appraised value of the building or structure replacement determined pursuant to Subsection 17.80.070.A, the land and building shall be subject to all of the requirements of this Code. In the event such damage or destruction exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure, no repairs or reconstruction shall be made unless every portion of such building or structure is made to conform to all regulations for new buildings in the zone in which it is located, except that if a residential use is fully destroyed but the foundation of the structure remains intact as determined by the Building Official, the residential building may be rebuilt on the existing nonconforming building foundations.

17.80.080 Abandonment or Discontinuance of Nonconforming Uses A. If the nonconforming use of a building or structure, or a portion of a building or structure ceases to operate, whether with the intent to abandon the use or not, for a continuous period of six months, it shall be considered abandoned and shall thereafter be used only in accordance with the regulations for the district in which it is located, except as provided in this Section. It is the responsibility of the applicant to provide evidence demonstrating to the satisfaction of the Director that the use was legally established and has not been abandoned.

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No nonconforming use may be resumed, reestablished, or reopened, or replaced by any other nonconforming use after it has been ceased for a period of six months subject to the following exceptions: No lawful residential use can lapse regardless of the length of time of non-use.

B. The time period established in Subsection 17.80.080.A shall commence when the use ceases to operate, whether with the intent to abandon the use or not, and any one of the following occurs:
i. The site, building, or structure is vacated (Remaining materials or equipment left behind, after a use or structure is abandoned, vacated, or no longer in operation does not constitute continued occupancy);
ii. The business license expires or is revoked;
iii. Utilities are terminated; or
iv. The applicable lease is terminated.

C. The Director may approve an additional six-month time period during which the use will not be considered abandoned; provided that the Director finds that economic conditions warrant the additional time. If the additional time period is approved, the total period during which the use will not be considered abandoned shall not exceed one year from the date the use was determined to have ceased to operate.

17.80.090 Nonconforming Signs
A. Continuance and Maintenance. Any sign legally existing prior to the Effective Date but which does not comply with the provisions of this Chapter shall be deemed a nonconforming sign and may be continued or maintained as a nonconforming sign provided there is no expansion of any nonconformity on the sign.

B. Expansion, Enlargement, and Modification. No nonconforming sign shall be moved, altered, re-erected, relocated or replaced unless it is brought into compliance with the requirements of this Code. This will not prevent the repair or restoration of a nonconforming sign or sign structure to a safe condition or normal maintenance operations performed on a sign or sign structure.

C. Loss of Nonconforming Status. Whenever a nonconforming sign has been abandoned, or the use of the property has been discontinued for a continuous period of 90 days, the nonconforming sign must be removed. The sign shall be removed within 30 days of notification of the property owner, owner, or manager of the property on which the nonconforming sign is located.

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: June 4, 2024
ITEM #: H.12
SUBJECT: Woodland Tourism and Business Improvement
District Annual Report and Resolution of Intention to
Levee Annual Assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Annual Report from the Advisory Board for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement (WTBID) and adopt the attached resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

Staff Contact:

Amanda Portier, Marketing & Business Relations Specialist, (530) 661-5920, [email protected]
Fiscal Impact:

The purpose of the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District is to increase the occupancy of Woodland hotels, resulting in continued and enhanced transient occupancy tax and other visitorsupported revenues. Other than administrative support and collections, there are no costs to the City of Woodland associated with the renewal of the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District.

Increased occupancy will result in a positive impact on the City's general fund revenue through the transient occupancy tax (TOT) collected on each room night.

Background:

Tourism promotion is a specific purpose named in California Business Improvement District (BID) law. A BID is a benefit district where an industry or area assesses itself to spend collective funds on goals for mutually-beneficial purposes. BIDs are frequently used by hotels to fund tourism marketing and promotion efforts. Through BID self-assessment, business owners collectively pay for activities that single businesses cannot afford and serve to champion a destination area, as opposed to typical marketing efforts designed to promote individual businesses. The Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 under the California Streets and Highway Code sets forth specific actions to renew Business Improvement Districts annually. State law makes it clear that BID assessments are not taxes.

Since a BID fee is a benefit assessment and not a tax, BIDs are able to pay for programs and activities without relying on public funding. Tourism BIDs (TBID) can provide destination marketing in ways distinctly different from municipal governments or individual businesses. TBIDs are publicprivate partnerships which benefit both destination cities and businesses located in those cities. BIDs are an effective financial tool available to the business community through cooperation with local government, as outlined in State law.

Prior to 2017, Woodland had a hotel Business Improvement District which levied a 2% assessment on overnight hotel stays. The proceeds from the assessment were collected by the City and sent to the Yolo County Visitor’s Bureau, who administered the funds. Between 2017 and 2022, Woodland hotels participated in a countywide tourism district including the cities of Woodland, Winters, Davis, and unincorporated areas of Yolo County. In the fall of 2021, Woodland hoteliers sent a letter, signed by the majority of hoteliers, indicating their desire to no longer participate in the countywide district, and instead favored the formation of a Woodland-focused tourism business improvement district. As

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a result, on June 21, 2022, the City of Woodland’s City Council, pursuant to City of Woodland Ordinance No. 1691, established the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District (WTBID).

Within this structure, prior to the end of each Fiscal Year, the Advisory Board of the WTBID, which is made up of the Woodland Hoteliers Group, a 501(c)6 non-profit organization, shall prepare and submit an annual report to the City Clerk detailing the use of the assessment funds consistent with the allowed activities and proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The WTBID will require annual renewals to continue the assessment. Consideration of each annual renewal is subject to the process stipulated in the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989.

Discussion:

The 2024/2025 fiscal year annual assessments to be levied against hotels within the District are based on the benefits they derive from the program of activities. In accordance with Ordinance No. 1691, in addition to any assessments, fees, charges or taxes imposed otherwise in the City, except where funds are otherwise available, the City Council proposes to levy assessments for fiscal year 2024/2025 against hotels in the WTBID for the purpose of funding the programs, activities, and services that will promote the City and hotels as a visitor and tourist destination. Each hotel shall pay an assessment of two percent (2%) of the total room rents charged and received from transient hotel guests who do not make the hotel their principal place of residence.

These assessments shall be due and payable and shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner that the transient occupancy tax is due and payable and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest for nonpayment. Assessments will be collected by the City of Woodland, with the funds being remitted to a special fund of the City for expenditure in accordance with its adopted annual budget as presented by the Advisory Board appointed by the City Council.

Annual Report - Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District In May, the Woodland Hoteliers Group submitted their Annual Report that describes the improvements and activities for which assessments are to be levied and collected for the 2024/2025 fiscal year. This Annual Report is being presented to the City Council for review and approval.

Representatives of the Woodland Hoteliers Group will be present at the City Council meeting to share highlights of activities over the past year and plans for the coming fiscal year to promote Woodland as a visitor and tourism destination.

Examples of proposed uses of the revenues derived from charges levied against hotels/businesses in the WTBID for fiscal year 2024/2025 as outlined in the Annual Report are:
(a) Promoting the identity of Woodland through financial support of key regional and national events that support tourism and result in an economic impact; and (b) Developing and implementing a destination marketing strategy and promotions targeting potential hotel guests; and
(c) Developing and undertaking an advertising and public relations program focusing on the business and leisure travel trade; and
(d) Subsidization of high quality, high economic impact events; and (e) Annual operating expenses including but not limited to annual district administration functions and expenses, printing, postage and meetings; and
(f) Support and funding of contract services and/or programs that support hotel operations and tourism, including, but not limited to, security, transportation services, vouchers, and special events; and
(g) Attendance at key meetings and consumer trade shows.

Process for adoption

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Under the 1989 law, the State requires a series of steps to renew the WTBID. On June 4th, the Annual Report shall be presented to the City Council for review and approval. Additionally, the City Council shall hold a public hearing on June 18 to receive public testimony regarding the levy for the annual assessment for fiscal year 2024/2025. The following is a synopsis of the activity necessary to renew the WTBID:

Prior to end of fiscal year 2023 – SUBMISSION OF ANNUAL REPORT (COMPLETED) The Woodland Hoteliers Group submitted its Annual Report on May 28, 2024. This report covers the overall description of the proposed programs and activities to be funded by the assessments, the estimated annual budget of expenses, the method of assessment and estimated revenues for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, commencing July 1, 2024 and ending on June 30, 2025.

June 4, 2024 – PRESENTATION OF ANNUAL REPORT AND BUDGET TO CITY COUNCIL AND CITY COUNCIL’S DECLARATION OF INTENTION
The Annual Report shall be presented to the City Council for review and approval. Pursuant to the 1989 BID Law, the City Council shall declare its intention to levy and collect assessments on businesses within the WTBID for fiscal year 2024/2025, adopting the Resolution of Intention.

June 11, 2024 – PUBLICATION OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE
Seven (7) days before the Public Hearing, the Resolution of Intention shall be published in the local newspaper, informing the public about the Hearing.

June 18, 2024 – PUBLIC HEARING OF ANNUAL ASSESSMENT
At the public hearing, written and oral protests may be presented to the City Council. The form and manner of protests shall comply with Sections 36524 and 36525 of the 1989 BID Law, which generally establish that if written protests are received from the owners of businesses that will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than that 50 percent, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the City Council. If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of improvement or activity, those types of improvements or activities shall be eliminated.

Every written protest shall be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the public hearing. The City Council may waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written protest and may correct minor defects in the proceedings. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Annual Report from the Advisory Board for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement (WTBID) and adopt the attached resolution of intention to levy the annual assessment for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

Prepared by: Amanda Portier, Marketing & Business Relations Specialist Reviewed by: Spencer Bowen, Communication & Strategic Policies Manager

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Attachments:

1. Woodland Tourism BID Annual Report FY 24-25

2. WTBID Intent Resolution

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Formed pursuant to the Parking and Business
Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Streets and
Highway Code §36500 et seq.)
27368 Via Industria, Suite 200
Temecula, CA 92590-4856
951.587.3500 | Fax: 951.587.3510
www.willdan.com
Submitted to the City of Woodland and Visit
Woodland/Woodland Hoteliers Group
Prepared by Willdan Financial Services
Submitted by Visit Woodland/
Woodland Hoteliers Group

ANNUAL REPORT
FY 2024/2025

W O O D L A N D

T O U R I S M

B U S I N E S S

I M P R O V E M E N T

DISTRICT

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page ii Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................................................................... 1 WOODLAND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT ADVISORY BOARD ......................................... 1 OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................................... 2 SUMMARY OF SERVICES & ACTIVITIES .......................................................................... 3 ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................... 3 MARKETING & ADVERTISING ............................................................................................................................... 3 EVENTS & PROMOTIONS ....................................................................................................................................... 4 FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 ESTIMATED BUDGET ............................................................. 6 ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY ........................................................................................ 7 DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ...................................................................................................... 8 DISTRICT BOUNDARY DIAGRAMS ................................................................................. 10

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 1 Introduction
Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District Advisory Board Pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Section 36500 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California), the Advisory Board for the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District (“WTBID”) which is appointed by the City Council of the City of Woodland, annually reviews and makes appropriate recommendations to the City Council by an Annual Report regarding the use of funds collected through the WTBID assessments. The Advisory Board is comprised of representatives from each of the participating hotels within the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District. The following table lists the various businesses/hotels currently operating in the City of Woodland.

Business/Hotel Name Business/Hotel
Address
Staybridge Suites 1484 E Main St
Aura Motel 6 Woodland LLC 1564 E Main St
Days Inn by Wyndham 1524 E Main St
Quality Inn & Suites 1562 E Main St
Hampton Inn & Suites 2060 Freeway Dr
Holiday Inn Express 2070 Freeway Dr
Comfort Suites 2080 Freeway Dr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by
Marriott 2100 Freeway Dr
Econo Lodge 53 W Main St
Journey Inn 99 W Main St
Best Western Shadow Inn 584 N East St
Valley Oaks Inn 600 N East St

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 2 Overview
In November 2020, the Woodland Hoteliers Group was established as a California NonProfit Corporation, comprised of Woodland hotel owners. The Group’s goal is “to create tourism by showing off how interesting Woodland can be.” Furthermore, they work in partnership with Visit Woodland, an organization focused on promoting the City and hotels as a tourist destination. The formation of Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District (“WTBID” or “District”) in July 2022 aligns with the goals and efforts of Visit Woodland and the Woodland Hoteliers Group.

The WTBID was established and is levied pursuant to the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989, Section 36500 et seq. of the State of California (“1989 Law”) and the provisions of the California Constitution Article XIIID (“Proposition 218”).

Pursuant to the 1989 Law, a resolution of intention to establish the District was approved on April 19, 2022, and a public hearing, which was duly noticed, was held on June 21, 2022. Following the public hearing the City Council determined that majority protest regarding the formation of the District and the proposed assessments did not exist (no protests were submitted) and subsequently on July 5, 2022, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 1691 establishing WTBID.

This report prepared on behalf of the Advisory Board, provides an overall description of the proposed programs and activities to be funded by the assessments, the estimated annual budget of expenses, the method of assessment and estimated revenues for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 (commencing July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025).

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 3 Summary of Services & Activities
The Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District shall utilize revenue generated to provide the programs, activities, and services that the Advisory Board determines will best promote the City and hotels as a tourist destination. These purposes include but are not limited to the following.
 Promoting the identity of Woodland through financial support of key regional and national events that support tourism and result in an economic impact;  Developing and implementing a destination marketing strategy and promotions targeting potential hotel guests;
 Developing and undertaking an advertising and public relations program focusing on the business and leisure travel trade;
 Subsidization of high quality, high economic impact events;  Annual operation expenses including but not limited to annual district administration functions and expenses, printing, postage, and meetings;  Support and funding of contract services and/or programs that support hotel operations and tourism including but not limited to, security, transportation services, vouchers, and special events; and
 Attendance at key meetings and consumer trade shows.

Assessment fees are dedicated to securing visitors and room nights through a mix of marketing programs, projects, and activities, including special event sponsorships and print advertising.

Administration
In order to provide the marketing and public relations services, WTBID will incur various administrative costs, such as staffing, advocacy, insurance, legal, website hosting maintenance, and professional administration services.

Marketing & Advertising
WTBID has budgeted to advertise via social media outlets, as well as in the Sacramento International Airport and the following print publications:
 Downtown Directory
 Dining Guides for Hotels
 NorCal Travel & Tourism Guide

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 4 Events & Promotions
WTBID is anticipated to sponsor the following annual local events, the majority of which are held in Downtown Woodland.

Planned Events
First Friday Art Walk – takes place the first Friday of each month, March through December in Downtown Woodland. Participants are invited to enjoy food, art and music.

NorCal Celtic Festival – showcases Celtic music, dance, food, and culture. Kilted Pipe Bands, Solo Pipers and Drummers, Drum Majors and Scottish Highland Dancers will compete throughout the day along Main Street, culminating in the much anticipated gathering of the Massed Pipes and Drums playing “Scotland the Brave.” This event was held on April 27, 2024, with an estimated attendance of 3,000 to 5,000 people. Furthermore, sponsorship has been budgeted for the upcoming year.

California Honey Festival – celebrates the importance of bees as the lead pollinator. The California Honey Festival’s mission is to promote honey and honey bees and their products to a broader public. Event held on May 4, 2024, with an estimated attendance of 35,000 to 45,000 people. Sponsorship has been budgeted for the upcoming year.

Woodland Street Cruisers – welcomes automotive enthusiasts from Woodland, Davis, and as far away as Sacramento and Yuba City. For those that love hot rods, classic cars, rat rods, tuner cars, or anything in between. Event held on May 18, 2024, with an estimated attendance of 4,000 to 5,000 people. Sponsorship has been budgeted for the upcoming year.

C10 Intervention Truck Show – showcases all types of Chevy and GMC trucks from the years of 1908 to 1998, and is geared to the DIY truck guy/gal. A “participants only” cruise is slated for Saturday night, and limited to 600 trucks. Event to be held August 31 through September 1, 2024.

Global Rice Fest – showcases the best of Yolo County as the region continues to build their farm-to-fork festivities. Event to be held on October 5, 2024.

Stroll Through History – enhances the awareness and appreciation of the unique agricultural, architectural, and social history and resources of the City of Woodland.

Dinner On Main – features an incredible meal made from crops grown within Yolo County. This event supports local growers, ranchers, chefs, servers, student clubs, nonprofit organizations, as well as the local economy. Event to be held on September 15, 2024.

FIRA USA, Agricultural Robotics Event – focus on autonomous solutions for specialty crops. Organizers bring together specialty crop growers, robot manufacturers, industrials, academics, technologists, startups and investors for multiple days of problem-solving, decision making and planning.

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 5 Holiday Tree Lighting / Events – bringing the community together to celebrate the holiday season and each other. Activities anticipated to include photos with Santa, Disney Princesses, train rides, and live music. It is anticipated that an outdoor ice rink will be featured during the upcoming 2025 Holiday Season.

Other Possible Events
Woodland Winefest – Soroptimist International of Woodland has been hosting the Winefest for the past several years each spring in Heritage Plaza. The event provides tastings of local wines, local craft beer and features local vendors such as honey, olive oil, and more. Event held annually during the month of May, with an estimated attendance of 450 to 500 people.

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 6 Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Estimated Budget
(1) Santa, Disney Princesses, Tree Lighting, Train Rides, Ice Rink, Backdrop for Photos/Stage & Live Music
WTBID Proposed Budget Fiscal Year 2024/2025
Administration
Administration Personnel & Indirect Costs (32,400) $
Administration Professional Services (20,000)
Travel & Miscellaneous Administration Expenses -
Sub-total District Administration $ (52,400)
Marketing & Advertising
Personnel, Contracted Services (39,600)
Social Media (9,000)
Guides & Directories (14,400)
Airport Advertising (20,000)
Advertising & Promotional Materials (12,000)
Sub-total Marketing & Advertising $ (95,000)
Events & Promotions
First Friday Art & Music $ (12,000)
NorCal Celtic Festival (45,000)
California Honey Festival (50,000)
Woodland Street Cruisers (7,500)
Stroll Through History (5,000)
C10 Truck Show (50,000)
Global Rice Festival (40,000)
Dinner On Main (20,000)
FIRA Ag Event (15,000)
Other Events Marketing Opportunities (TBD) (20,000)
(1) Shared Sponsor Portion of Holiday Events (80,000)
Sub-total Events & Promotions $ (344,500)
Total Estimated Expenditures (Fiscal Year 2024/2025) $ (491,900) Fund Balances
Estimated Balance Carryover from Prior Fiscal Year 2 $ 30,000 Estimated Assessment Revenue (Fiscal Year 2024/2025) 350,000 Projected Available Funds $ 580,000
Projected Expenditures from Above (491,900)
Projected Ending Balance $ 88,100

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 7 Assessment Methodology
In accordance with Ordinance No. 1691 only properties designated as hotels will be assessed. “Hotel” shall mean any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients, including but not limited to dwellings for lodging or sleeping purposes, which includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof, duplex, triplex, single-family dwelling units except any private dwelling house or other individually owned single-family dwelling rented only infrequently and incidental to normal occupancy or any timeshare as set out in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280; provided, that the burden of establishing that the facility is not a hotel shall be on the owner or operator thereof.

The proposed system of assessment for the District is designed to generate revenue from hotels in the City to provide a method of funding programs and activities that will promote the City and hotels as a tourist destination. The City's hotels comprise the WTBID and are the only businesses proposed to be assessed. The 2024/2025 fiscal year annual assessments to be levied against hotels within the District are based on the benefits they derive from the program of activities. Businesses located within the District (i.e., all nonhotel businesses) will not be assessed as they derive only, at most, an indirect benefit from the program of activities.

In accordance with Ordinance No. 1691, in addition to any assessments, fees, charges or taxes imposed otherwise in the City, except where funds are otherwise available, the City Council proposes to levy assessments for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 against hotels in the WTBID for the purpose of funding the programs, activities and services that will promote the City and hotels as a tourist destination. Each hotel shall pay an assessment of two percent (2%) of the total room rents charged and received from transient hotel guests who do not make the hotel their principal place of residence.

These assessments shall be due and payable and shall be paid at the same time and in the same manner that the transient occupancy tax (TOT) is due and payable and shall be subject to the same penalties and interest for nonpayment. Assessments will be collected by the City of Woodland, with the funds being remitted to a special fund of the City for expenditure in accordance with its adopted annual budget as presented by the Advisory Board appointed by the City Council.

Assessment revenues are collected quarterly from each of the hoteliers.

Any newly established hotels shall commence immediately upon the first day of operation and following the public hearing conducted for inclusion into the District.

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 8 District Boundaries
The boundaries of the WTBID include all real property within the City of Woodland and are coterminous with the City boundaries, as established by Ordinance No. 1691. Within the boundaries of the WTBID the benefiting properties to be assessed shall include designated hotels now operating in the City and may include hotels hereafter operating in the WTBID pursuant to proceedings for inclusion. The table below identifies the designated hotels now operating in the City as well as those anticipated for inclusion in Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

At the time this Report was prepared, the hotel properties numbered 1 through 11 above comprise the entire District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025 and are proposed to be assessed in accordance with the System of Assessment established by ordinance and described in the “Assessment Methodology” section of this Report. Furthermore, Staybridge Suites, Hilton Home2Suites, and Courtyard by Marriott are currently under construction and anticipated to open sometime during the upcoming fiscal year.

Business/Hotel Name Business/Hotel
Address
Assessor's Parcel
Number
Diagram
Number
Map
Reference
Number
Aura Motel 6 Woodland LLC 1564 E Main St 066-040-004-000 1 1 Days Inn by Wyndham 1524 E Main St 066-040-011-000 1 2
Quality Inn & Suites 1562 E Main St 066-040-024-000 1 3 Hampton Inn & Suites 2060 Freeway Dr 027-851-005-000 2 4 Holiday Inn Express 2070 Freeway Dr 027-851-006-000 2 5 Comfort Suites 2080 Freeway Dr 027-851-007-000 2 6
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 2100 Freeway Dr 027-851-009-000 2 7 Econo Lodge 53 W Main St 065-250-007-000 4 8
Best Western Shadow Inn 584 N East St 027-460-009-000 3 9 Valley Oaks Inn 600 N East St 027-460-010-000 3 10
Journey Inn 99 W Main St 065-250-051-000 4 11
Staybridge Suites* 1484 E Main St 066-030-054-000 1 12
Courtyard by Marriott* 1981 E Main St 027-310-068-000 2 13 Hilton Home2Suites* 441 Douglas Ln 027-310-069-000 2 14 *Properties currently under construction, anticipated to open during Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

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Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District | 2024/2025 Annual Report Page 9 The general location of each District hotel being assessed for Fiscal Year 2024/2025, as well as those under construction, as referenced in the preceding table are identified within the District Boundary Diagrams provided on the pages that follow.

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RESOLUTION NO. _____

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF WOODLAND DECLARING ITS INTENTION TO LEVY ANNUAL
ASSESSMENTS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025 WITHIN

THE WOODLAND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
(“WTBID”)
WHEREAS, the City of Woodland (the “City”) is a general law City organized and existing under the laws of the State of California; and WHEREAS, the Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (Section 36500 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code of the State of California) authorizes the City to levy assessments on businesses within a parking and business improvement area which is in addition to any assessments, fees, charges, or taxes imposed in the City and to use such proceeds for the benefit of businesses within such parking and business improvement area pursuant to said Parking and Business Improvement Area Law of 1989 (hereafter “1989 BID Law”); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Woodland on June 21, 2022 pursuant to Ordinance No. 1691 established the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District (hereafter “WTBID”); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 36533 of the 1989 BID Law, the Advisory Board for the WTBID has caused a report (“Annual Report”) to be prepared and filed with the City Clerk, which describes the improvements and activities for which assessments are to be levied and collected for the 2024/2025 fiscal year; and this Annual Report has been presented to the City Council for review and approval; and WHEREAS, the City Council intends to levy and collect assessments within the WTBID for fiscal year 2024/2025 and by this resolution fixes a time and place for a public hearing to be held by the City Council on the levy of the annual assessment for fiscal 2024/2025 pursuant to Section 36535 of the 1989 BID Law.

NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Woodland does hereby resolve as follows:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are all true and correct.

SECTION 2. Declaration of Intention. Pursuant to the 1989 BID Law, the City Council hereby declares its intention to levy and collect assessments on businesses within the WTBID for fiscal year 2024/2025, which commences July 1, 2024 and ends June 30, 2025, to pay for the improvements, services and activities authorized by Ordinance No. 1691 and described in the Annual Report filed with the City Clerk.

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SECTION 3. Boundaries. For fiscal year 2024/2025, the boundaries of the WTBID which is inclusive of the hotels now operating in the City and identified and attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and furthermore unchanged from the boundaries established by Ordinance No. 1691.

SECTION 4. Exemption of Newly Established Business. The City Council proposes to annually levy assessments against all hotels/businesses in the WTBID in accordance with the proposed system of assessments as set forth on Exhibit “B” and as such has determined that the assessments on newly established hotels shall commence immediately upon the first day of operation and after the public hearing for inclusion of such property.

SECTION 5. Use of Assessment Revenues. That the proposed uses of the revenues derived from charges levied against hotels/businesses in the WTBID for fiscal year 2024/2025 generally include but are not limited to the following:
(a) Promoting the identity of Woodland through financial support of key regional and national events that support tourism and result in an economic impact; and (b) Developing and implementing a destination marketing strategy and promotions targeting potential hotel guests; and
(c) Developing and undertaking an advertising and public relations program focusing on the business and leisure travel trade; and
(d) Subsidization of high quality, high economic impact events; and (e) Annual operation expenses including but not limited to annual district administration functions and expenses, printing, postage and meetings; and (f) Support and funding of contract services and/or programs that support hotel operations and tourism including but not limited to, security, transportation services, vouchers, and special events; and
(g) Attendance at key meetings and consumer trade shows.

SECTION 6. Method of Assessment. In addition to any assessments, fees, charges or taxes imposed otherwise in the City, the City Council proposes to levy assessments against businesses in the WTBID in fiscal year 2024/2025 for the purpose of funding the programs, activities and services that will promote the City and hotels as a tourist destination. A description of the proposed system of assessments is set forth in Exhibit “B”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.

SECTION 7. Annual Report. The City Council hereby approves the Annual Report for fiscal year 2024/2025 as submitted to the City Clerk or as amended herein by City Council direction. Said Annual Report as submitted or amended provides a full and sufficient description of the improvements, services, and activities to be funded by the assessments for fiscal year 2024/2025; the boundaries of the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District, and the proposed assessments to be levied upon the businesses within the WTBID for that fiscal year. Said report as submitted or amended is by reference is made part of this resolution.

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SECTION 8. Public Hearing. A public hearing concerning the 2024/2025 levy of annual assessments for the WTBID Benefit Zone will be held on June 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard at the City Council’s regularly held meeting, located at 300 First Street, Woodland, California. At the public hearing, written and oral protests may be presented to the City Council. The form and manner of protests shall comply with Sections 36524 and 36525 of the 1989 BID Law, which generally establish that if written protests are received from the owners of businesses that will pay 50 percent or more of the assessments to be levied and protests are not withdrawn so as to reduce the protests to less than that 50 percent, no further proceedings to levy the proposed assessment shall be taken for a period of one year from the date of the finding of a majority protest by the City Council. If the majority protest is only against the furnishing of a specified type or types of improvement or activity, those types of improvements or activities shall be eliminated. Every written protest shall be filed with the City Clerk at or before the time fixed for the public hearing. The City Council may waive any irregularity in the form or content of any written protest and at the public hearing may correct minor defects in the proceedings. A written protest may be withdrawn in writing at any time before the conclusion of the public hearing.

SECTION 9. Notice of Hearing. Pursuant to Section 36534 of the 1989 BID Law, the City Clerk is hereby directed to give notice of the public hearing by causing the resolution of intention to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation in the City not less than seven days before the public hearing scheduled for June 18, 2024.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Woodland at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of June 2024, by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:

Tania Garcia-Cadena, Mayor
ATTEST:

Ana B. Gonzalez, MMC, City Clerk

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EXHIBIT A

WOODLAND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
FISCAL YEAR 2024/2025
The following is a list of hotels now operating, or proposed to operate in the Woodland Tourism Business Improvement District for Fiscal Year 2024/2025.

Aura Motel 6 Woodland LLC (Assessor #: 066-040-004-000) 1564 E Main St
Days Inn by Wyndham (Assessor #: 066-040-011-000)
1524 E Main St
Quality Inn & Suites (Assessor #: 066-040-024-000)
1562 E Main St
Hampton Inn & Suites (Assessor #: 027-851-005-000)
2060 Freeway Dr
Holiday Inn Express (Assessor #: 027-851-006-000)
2070 Freeway Dr
Comfort Suites (Assessor #: 027-851-007-000)
2080 Freeway Dr
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott (Assessor #: 027-851-009-000) 2100 Freeway Dr
Econo Lodge (Assessor #: 065-250-007-000)
53 W Main St
Best Western Shadow Inn (Assessor #: 027-460-009-000)
584 N East St
Valley Oaks Inn (Assessor #: 027-460-010-000)
600 N East St
Journey Inn (Assessor #: 065-250-051-000)
99 W Main St
Staybridge Suites (Assessor #: 066-030-054-000)
1484 E Main St
Courtyard by Marriott (Assessor #: 027-310-068-000)
1981 E Main St
Hilton Home2Suites (Assessor #: 027-310-069-000)
441 Douglas Ln

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Exhibit B

WOODLAND TOURISM BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT
Proposed System of Assessment (Methodology)
In accordance with Ordinance No. 1691 only properties designated as hotels will be assessed.
“Hotel” shall mean any structure, or any portion of any structure, which is occupied or intended or designed for occupancy by transients, including but not limited to dwellings for lodging or sleeping purposes, which includes any hotel, inn, tourist home or house, motel, studio hotel, bachelor hotel, lodging house, rooming house, apartment house, dormitory, public or private club, mobile home or house trailer at a fixed location, or other similar structure or portion thereof, duplex, triplex, single-family dwelling units except any private dwelling house or other individually owned single-family dwelling rented only infrequently and incidental to normal occupancy or any timeshare as set out in Revenue and Taxation Code Section 7280; provided, that the burden of establishing that the facility is not a hotel shall be on the owner or operator thereof.

The proposed system of assessment for the District is designed to generate revenue from hotels in the City to provide a method of funding public programs and activities that will promote the City and hotels as a tourist destination. The City’s hotels comprise the WTBID and are the only business proposed to be assessed. The 2024/2025 fiscal year annual assessments to be levied against hotels within the District are based on the benefits they derive from the program of activities. Businesses located within the District (i.e., all non-hotel businesses) will not be assessed as they derive only, at most, an indirect benefit from the program of activities.

In accordance with Ordinance No. 1691, in addition to any assessments, fees, charges or taxes imposed otherwise in the City, except where funds are otherwise available, the City Council proposes to levy assessments for fiscal year 2024/2025 against hotels in the WTBID for the purpose of funding the programs, activities and services that will promote the City and hotels as a tourist destination. Each hotel shall pay an assessment of two (2%) percent of the total room rents charged and received from transient hotel guests who do not make the hotel their principal place of residence.

Any newly established hotels shall commence immediately upon the first day of operation and following the public hearing conducted for inclusion into the District.

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: June 4, 2024
ITEM #: H.13
SUBJECT: Consideration of November 2024 Ballot Measure to Authorize One-Cent Sales Tax
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation and provide direction to staff on a potential ballot measure to establish a one-cent sales tax for general city services, programs, and facilities.

Staff Contact:

Ken Hiatt, City Manager, (530) 661-5802, [email protected] Fiscal Impact:,
The cost of including the measure in the consolidated general election this November is estimated to be in the range of $40-60,000. If approved by voters, the proposed one-cent sales tax would generate approximately $16,500,000 annually. These revenues would be available for use for general city services, programs and facilities and be subject to independent audits and reporting.

Background
The City of Woodland was incorporated over 150 years ago and is the oldest established city in Yolo County and the long-standing seat of the county government. Guided by its forward-thinking General Plans, the city has carefully managed its growth to ensure a balance of housing, jobs, commercial services, and civic amenities. Today, Woodland’s population of nearly 64,000 residents is complemented by a diverse economic base and commitment to the preservation of rich agricultural lands that surround the community. The City provides a full range of municipal services, including Police, Fire, Parks and Recreation, Library, Community Development, Public Works (water, sewer, storm, roads), and Administration. The City’s annual general fund budget is just over $70M which funds many of these core services and is able to do so with a remarkable level of quality due largely to the dedicated and talented staff it employs.

A consequence of maintaining a relatively slower growth approach is that revenues often struggle to keep pace with costs of providing municipal services at the level that the community expects. Out of both necessity and prudent fiscal management, the City currently operates with substantially fewer employees than our comparable counterparts in Yolo County.

Total Full-Time Employees
(2024)
West Sacramento 425
Davis 376
Woodland 313*
*Excludes Library positions as Davis and W. Sac do not provide library services.

Of further note, is that the City’s current staffing levels are equivalent to what they were 15 years ago, yet the population has increased over 15% during this time period and the need for services has continued to grow.

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Additionally, while significant progress has been made over the past decade, Woodland faces longterm fiscal challenges associated with maintenance of aging infrastructure, particularly related to road repairs. Decades of deferred investment and lack of proactive maintenance of the 200+ lane miles of roads within the city has resulted in more than $150M in roadway maintenance needs. At the current pace of investment and growing cost of road construction work, the City will not be able to adequately address these maintenance needs.

Discussion:

State law dictates that transactions and use taxes (sales taxes) can be raised in multiples of 0.125 percent and that the maximum combined rate of transactions and use taxes in a jurisdiction cannot exceed 2 percent. Under current law, if the tax is designated for general governmental purposes, a simple majority of voters in the jurisdiction is required to adopt the measure. If the jurisdiction designates the tax for special purposes, such as capital improvements that require bonding of the tax revenue to complete, a two-thirds majority of voters is required.

The City currently has two general transactions and use taxes totaling 0.75 percent, including Measure F (0.5% in 2016) and Measure R (0.25% in 2020). Both measures were renewals of prior measures and are set to sunset in 2030. Measure F generates approximately $8M annually and funds primarily capital investments in parks and roadways with a portion of revenues going toward public safety and economic development. Measure R generates roughly $4M annually and funds an array of youth, library, and crime prevention services as guided by advisory measures that accompanied Measure R.

Based on the acute need to increase service levels, particularly in the City’s public safety and maintenance operations to provide more responsive and high-standard of service level, as well as the need for additional funding to adequately maintain the City’s existing infrastructure, draft language for the ballot measure is provided below for the Council’s consideration:

To keep Woodland safe, clean and well-maintained by increasing police and fire protection, reducing emergency response times, repairing roads and sidewalks, addressing homelessness, improving and maintaining parks, enhancing programs for children and youth and supporting other general government uses, shall the City of Woodland measure enacting a one cent sales tax, providing approximately $16,500,000 annually for 10 years, be adopted, with independent audits, public spending disclosures, local control and all funds staying in Woodland? Potential Uses
This ballot language is intended to underscore that these new revenues will be used to increase funding for public safety, road rehabilitation, addressing homelessness, park maintenance, and youth services, although the proposed measure would be a general tax. Specific funding decisions would be if the measure were to pass as part of a separately accounted for spending plan, similar to the current measures. However, staff has identified the following items as short-term opportunities that could be accomplished nearly immediately with these funds:
• Implement several road rehabilitation and resurfacing projects on major arterial and collector roads throughout the City.
• Expand existing annual road maintenance program dedicated to repair of potholes and completing other minor road repairs.
• Add several new sworn and civilian positions in the Police Department, creating a 20% or greater increase in police patrol shifts.
• Replace outdated equipment and invest in new technologies to improve the safety and efficiency of fire and EMS services.

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• Fully implement the community enhancement program with a team of dedicated staff assigned to addressing blight (debris, graffiti, carts, abandoned vehicles, etc.) within public spaces. • Increase maintenance levels resulting in higher standards for parks, trails, urban forest, roads, sidewalks, & facilities.

Measure Term
As noted earlier, Measures F and R are set to expire in 2030. Many of the expenditures anticipated would involve ongoing services and therefore warrant not incorporating a sunset into the measure. However, given the community’s support for existing measures, which has been associated in part to the provision of a sunset, staff is recommending that the Council consider applying a limited term to the measure, such as 8 or 10 years. This will provide sufficient time for the City to implement projects and programs aligned with the intent of the measure and for the community to begin to see the direct benefit of these tax dollars at work within the community. If the proposed tax is enacted, it will take effect in April 2025, with the City receiving its first revenue receipt in June 2025.

Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act Initiative The Council should be aware that there is an initiative constitutional amendment (the Taxpayer Protection and Government Accountability Act) currently qualified for the November 2024 ballot that would make several changes to the rules for how the state and local governments can impose taxes, fees, and other charges. This initiative could invalidate certain local voter-approved tax measures enacted on the 2024 ballot and will make the passage of future measures problematic. In coordination with the City Attorney, the draft measure before the Council was developed in such a way that it would remain valid even if the constitutional amendment were to be passed by voters.

Next Steps
If City Council direction is to proceed with the next steps in placing the measure on the November ballot, staff will prepare a resolution for formal consideration on the Council’s June 18th agenda. The resolution would include the final ballot measure language and call the election, in addition to authorizing the preparation of written argument in support of the measure and directing the City Attorney to prepare an impartial analysis of the argument in support of the measure as well as prepare an impartial analysis of the measure.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation and provide direction to staff on a potential ballot measure to establish a one-cent sales tax for general city services, programs, and facilities.

Attachments:

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TO: THE HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA: City Council Regular Meeting
DATE: June 4, 2024
ITEM #: H.14
SUBJECT: Presentation of the FY2024/25 Proposed Budget
Recommendation for Action: Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on the proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024/25.

Staff Contact:

Kim McKinney, Administrative Services Director, (530) 661-5849, [email protected] Background:

The City's annual budget process is a lengthy process, including all City departments and spanning several months. The budget process begins around December each year, and typically includes several discussions with the Council, including quarterly updates, budget workshops, spending plan discussions, incorporates City Council's goals and priorities, and ultimately includes presentation of staff's recommended budget. The City's Proposed Budget for fiscal year(FY) 2024/25 includes assumptions consistent with the information provided to Council at the April 2, 2024, budget workshop and includes limited new items recommended for funding approval.

Discussion:

The proposed budget totals $223.67 million, supporting city operating funds of $178.1 million, capital projects of $21.2 million and debt service obligations of $24.36 million; this represents an increase of 8% from last year’s adopted budget.

The budget includes a set of specific funding recommendations totaling $1.3 million, including $676,653 in one-time funding allocations and $326,961 in ongoing budget augmentations. Although there are recommended adjustments to some authorized positions, the proposed FY2024/25 full-time equivalent staffing level of 324 positions, which is unchanged from FY20234/24, remains 28.5 positions (8%) fewer than the pre-recession staffing levels of FY2008/09.

The General Fund budget, totaling $72.19 million, as proposed, represents an increase of $4.5 million (6.7%) from the prior year, including $143,000 in one-time funding allocations from available excess General Fund reserves. The overall budget proposal, which includes specific funding recommendations to meet selected priority needs would, if approved, result in an anticipated yearend unreserved fund balance in the General Fund of $20.4 million (36%), or $9.1 million above the Council's adopted reserve policy level of 20%.

The proposed FY2024/25 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) budget includes new funding recommendations totaling $21.2 million, of which $7.78 million is allocated for investment in transportation infrastructure, $6.0 million to advance capital projects in water, sewer, and storm drain utilities, $3.96 million for Park Facilities projects, $3.4 million for fire department related projects, and $85,000 supports the library.

The overall budget proposal remains consistent with the city’s framework for advancing the Council’s goal of fiscal stability. The proposed FY2024/25 budget uses minimal amount of budget flexibility to address priority needs. As the City continues to make progress in addressing its long-term structural budget deficit, focus remains on efforts to manage personnel costs, address unfunded liabilities, and

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explore opportunities for revenue enhancement. Specifically, the budget proposal presented herein shows a deficit of $3.05 million in FY2024/25 and reflects a growing deficit of $5.4 million by the end of the five-year forecast’s planning horizon. This ongoing budget gap is attributable to expenditures outpacing revenues, especially related to inflationary costs for essentially all City purchases, ongoing increases in utility rates charged by PG&E, rising premiums in an increasingly volatile insurance market, and continued increases in retirement contribution rates resulting from under-performing investments and the shifting of assumptions at CalPERS.

Proposed Budget Recommendations
Overall, the Proposed Budget is consistent with the budget framework developed over the past several fiscal years as well as feedback provided by the City Council through its regular quarterly budget updates and the Spring Budget Workshops held in April.

As has been the case in recent years, the budget incorporates fairly conservative revenue estimates, which contribute to limited discretionary budget flexibility. The ability of the City to maintain and increase reserve levels over the last several years has provided an opportunity to exercise diligence in implementing long-term, sustainable structural budget changes, while also providing the ability to utilize a prudent amount of one-time funding to address priority needs, above what can be supported by the baseline budget.

Several baseline General Fund budget adjustments are recommended in order to provide for a balanced budget and contribution to additional budget flexibility to support priority unmet needs.

The following summarizes the specific General Fund one-time funding recommendations included as part of the FY2024/25 Proposed Budget:

Due to the budgeted and projected growing deficit in the General Fund, staff do not recommend any funding for items with an ongoing impact on that fund. However, staff is recommending both onetime and ongoing allocations for requests from other funds throughout the City that have sufficient ongoing revenues or reserve balances.

The following table summarizes the recommendations for limited supplemental funding for recurring annual appropriations in Other Funds:

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The following also summarizes the specific Other Funds one-time funding recommendations included as part of the FY2024/25 Proposed Budget:

These funding recommendations will be discussed in more detail during the Council presentation.

Capital Budget Overview
A major component of the City's annual budget process is the update to the five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP). For FY2024/25, the CIP budget proposes funding totaling $21.2 million, allocated as follows:

Many of the projects in the CIP have also been included in previous Council discussions regarding the various spending plans for the City's sales tax measures, or were included in the water and sewer rate studies approved by Council. Selected highlights of the proposed FY2024/25 CIP include:

Water/Sewer/Storm Drain

1. Annual Sewer Repair/Replacement $1,190,000

2. Water Pollution Asset Replacement $1,400,000

3. Pipeline Repair and Lateral Replacements $1,000,000
Transportation

1. East Main Street Improvement $1,000,000

2. Road Rehabilitation $2,500,000

3. Road Maintenance and ADA Improvements $1,375,000

4. Emergency Vehicle Signal Preemption $ 200,000

5. First Street Public Parking Lot Rehab $ 750,000

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6. Traffic Calming Improvements $ 100,000
Other

1. Southeast Area Pool $2,000,000

2. Community Center Parking Lot Expansion $1,300,000

3. Hiddleson Park Phase 1&2 $ 660,000

4. Fire Station Construction $2,000,000
As has been the case for the last ten years, CIP funding relies heavily on grants, sales tax measures and utility funds. While development impact fee funds have improved over recent years due to healthy development activity, many categories continue to face challenges with accumulated deficits, ongoing debt service and limited availability of money for project expenditures.

Looking Ahead
As we prepare to transition to a new fiscal year, there are a number of issues on the horizon that will have a direct impact on the City’s ability to sustain the current and proposed service levels and/or provide additional budget flexibility to advance specific priority needs not provided for in this budget proposal.

Revenue Updates
This City's fiscal outlook has historically reflected increases in expenditures that outpace forecasted revenue growth. Fortunately, for the last several years, actual revenue growth, particularly in the areas of sales tax and development related fees, has been better than expected. This helped to cushion the continued growth of total City expenditures over the same time, and to help increase the City's reserve balance. However, beginning in FY2022/23, the City's sales tax revenue, which is the single largest revenue source for the General Fund, began to decline. This decline continued into FY2023/24, and is expected to continue through FY2025/26, when moderate growth is projected to return. The five-year forecast was significantly impacted by the changed sales tax assumptions, and contributed to the growing deficit. Other revenue sources are expected to grow, but at moderate rates, particularly in the short term. In order to correct the forecasted deficits, new revenue sources and/or enhancements to existing revenues will be required. There are opportunities for revenue growth in the near term, but to remain conservative and await better information, staff have not yet included new revenue for these items. For example, although there is progress toward active commercial cannabis dispensaries operating in Woodland, no revenues have been assumed within the forecast. Similarly, several new hotels are under construction in the City and will likely open for business in the coming year, but the forecast does not assume collection of any new transient occupancy taxes (TOT) related to these hotels.

Ongoing Labor Negotiations
The City has seven employee bargaining groups with contracts that expire at various times. Management has met with two bargaining groups whose labor agreements expire on June 30, 2024, and tentative agreements have been reached and will be brought to the Council on June 18, 2024. The assumptions used in the development of the FY204/25 budget are sufficient to cover the costs associated with contract provisions. The five-year forecast incorporates assumptions relative to personnel costs for employees represented in all bargaining groups, but the terms of successor agreements may have direct short-term and long-term budget implications.

CalPERS Pension Costs
The Proposed Budget for FY2024/25 reflects the city’s costs associated with employer contributions

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for CalPERS pension obligations, as set by CalPERS for the coming fiscal year, and the five-year forecast, in turn, includes assumptions consistent with projected pension costs provided by CalPERS. In FY2024/25 staff is estimating the cost of retirement to be $9.2 attributed to the General Fund and $14.7 million across all City funds.

In late July or early August, updated CalPERS valuation reports are provided that will establish the pension contribution levels for FY2025/26 as well as updated five-year projections. The upcoming valuation reports (and those to follow) are expected to continue to have a significant impact on the city budget, particularly in light of recent actual and projected investment losses and continued volatility in the investment market.

Inflationary Pressures and Other
The City's cost of operations, unrelated to personnel cost changes, continues to increase, but at rates much higher than previously expected. Items that are particularly impactful to the budget and forecast are the costs paid to PG&E for utilities, which have increased by more than 30% over the last year. Additionally, the cost to purchase replacement vehicles in the City's fleet continues to increase due to both inflation and lack of inventory. The volatile insurance market has resulted in significant changes to the City's worker's compensation and liability insurance premiums, with rates increasing by more than 30% each year over the last three years. Items such as these are expected to continue to present challenges for funding in the short term, and have been reflected in the forecast as such.

Conclusion
As we look forward to implementing the budget for FY2024/25, staff continues to look for ways to leverage local funding to enhance programs and services consistent with City Council and community priorities. Through ongoing partnerships and collaborations with public and private sector partners, we are seeing progress of key initiatives undertaken over the past few years. With Measure F and Measure R, the City has more resources and certainty to be able to provide essential programs and services as well as implement Council priorities. It is the overall goal of the Proposed Budget and long-term financial plan of the City to ensure that the City of Woodland can continue to deliver quality services, invest in the future of the community, while sustaining a fiscally prudent budgetary framework.

Lastly, staff will be providing City Council with a presentation of the information described herein at the June 18, 2024 meeting. Although the budget numbers presented herein are considered substantially final, staff continues to refine and make adjustments where necessary. Council feedback received will inform the final FY2024/25 Budget scheduled for adoption at the June 18th meeting.

Conclusion:

Staff recommends that the City Council receive a presentation on the proposed budget for fiscal year (FY) 2024/25.

Prepared by: Kim McKinney, Administrative Services Director

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Attachments:

None

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