Town of Yountville
Staff Report
6550 Yount Street
Yountville, CA 94599
Agenda Item #: 8H
Yountville Town Council Staff Report
DATE: July 15, 2025
TO: Mayor and Town Council
FROM: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk PREPARED BY: Hilary Gaede, Communications Director/ Town Clerk
RECOMMENDATION
Waive second reading and adopt Ordinance Number 25-532 amending Chapter 17.156 of Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) and find adoption of the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
DISCUSSION/BACKGROUND
At the June 17, 2025 meeting, the Town Council introduced and held a first reading of this Ordinance. This is the second reading and if adopted, the Ordinance will take effect in 30 days. The Ordinance amends Chapter
17.156 of Title 17 of the Yountville Municipal Code regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs) and find adoption of the Ordinance exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed ordinance is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21080.17 and CEQA Guidelines Section 15282(h), as CEQA “does not apply to the adoption of an ordinance by a [Town] to implement … Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7, of the Government Code.”
FISCAL IMPACT
Is there a Fiscal Impact? No
Is it Currently Budgeted? N/A
Where is it Budgeted? N/A
Is it Mandatory or Discretionary? Mandatory
Is there a Staff Resource Impact? No
STRATEGIC PLAN GOAL
Is item Identified in Strategic Plan? Yes
If yes, Identify Strategic Goal and Objective. Quality of Life: The Town enhances the livability of Yountville by providing well-maintained public facilities, parks, and trails, and quality programs and events.
Briefly Explain Relationship to Strategic Plan Goal and Objective.
Adopting clear, objective standards related to state mandated requirements for the development of Accessory Dwelling Units will help ensure orderly development and high qualify design. This will further Strategic Plan goals by safeguarding the quality of life for Yountville residents.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Draft Ordinance No 25-532