Planning Commission on the matter and after review and consideration of the Environmental Assessment, the City Council desires to approve RZ 25-01 as defined.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Yuba City does ordain as follows:
1. Recitals. The City Council finds that the recitals are true and correct and incorporates the same herein as if set forth in full.
2. CEQA Findings: The City Council has concurrently adopted a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project by separate resolution at its last meeting. As such, the City Council finds RZ 25-01 and the associated entitlements for the entire Project area has already been fully assessed in accordance with CEQA, there have been no substantial changes in circumstances, no subsequent review is required under CEQA Guidelines section 15162, and no further action or review is required under CEQA.
3. Approval of Rezone 25-01: The City Council finds that Rezone 25-01 is consistent with the General Plan as amended. The City Council further finds that Rezone 25-01 i) is consistent with the General Plan goals and policies as both are amended; ii) is consistent with the purpose of the zoning ordinance to promote and protect the public's health, safety, peace, comfort, convenience and general welfare; and iii) the Project would provide open space, light, air, privacy, convenience of access, aesthetic values, protection of environmental values, and protection of public and private improvements. iv) the project will allow for the creation of quality balanced neighborhoods that provide housing options for the City.
4. Planned Development Findings. Yuba City Municipal Code Section 8-5.2706 requires that the City make the following findings in order to approve a Planned Development (the required findings are in italics).
a. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan.
Evidence. The proposed subdivision creating 141 single-family residential lots is consistent with General Plan Policy LU 2-2, the lot sizes are consistent with the land use designation and provides for a density range of 6-14 units per acre. The proposed project’s overall density of approximately 7.12 DU/AC is within the established density range. The proposed lot configuration and layout will integrate into the existing street network and surrounding land uses. The proposed subdivision will construct pedestrian facilities that will serve the neighborhood and facilitate a walkable community.
a. The proposal is consistent with the planned surrounding land uses.
Evidence. The proposed lot configurations and layout will integrate into the existing street network and surrounding land uses. The proposed map will construct pedestrian facilities that will serve the neighborhood and facilitate a walkable community. b. There are or will be adequate public facilities available to properly serve the development, including streets to adequately handle the anticipated traffic.
Evidence. The site is level and will be served by the full range of City services. City water and wastewater collection are available to the property. An existing storm drain is available at the north side of the property, and will be extended along with the sewer line southerly down the El Margarita Road frontage. The project will also provide full improvements to its half of El Margarita Road, and establish a pedestrian connection to River Valley High
School.
c. The quality of the development is as good or better than would be accomplished through traditional zoning and design standards.
Evidence. As discussed in item a) above, this project is consistent with the City’s General Plan goals and policies including the established density range for MDR designated land. The project is conditioned to meet all City development and improvement standards including water, wastewater, stormwater drainage systems, street cross-sections, streetscape landscaping, and park facilities or applicable in-lieu fees. The proposed project will be subject to compliance with the R-2 development standards as amended by the proposed PD 21 Zone District.
5. Approval of Rezone 25-01. The City Council hereby approves Rezone 25-01 for the Ridge Estates Subdivision, rezoning approximately 20.76 acres located on the west side of El Margarita Road, Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 63-010-136 and 137, to the “PD 21” designation as set forth in Exhibit B, and subject to the development standards as set forth in Exhibit A.
6. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof may be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
7. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it to be published, in accordance with Government Code, Section 36933, or as otherwise required by law.
8. Effective Date of Resolution. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force and effect from and after thirty (30) days after its final passage and adoption.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced by the City Council after waiving reading, except by Title, at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st day of October 2025, and adopted the Ordinance after the second reading at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of November, by the following vote:
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Recused:
CITY OF YUBA CITY
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David Shaw, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Ciara Wakefield, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY
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Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
Exhibit A: Planned Development 21 Development Standards Exhibit B: Rezone Map
I, ______________________________, City Clerk of the City of Yuba City, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of the Ordinance passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City on the date and by the vote indicated herein.
EXHIBIT A
Planned Development 21
Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) 25-01
The Ridge Estates
Development Criteria
The development criteria for Planned Development 21, Tentative Subdivision Map 25-01, The Ridge Estates is as follows:
Development Standards.
Minimum Lot Size: Interior lots- 4,300 square feet.
Corner lots – 5,000 square feet.
Minimum Lot Width*: Interior lots - 45 feet.
Corner lots- 50 feet. (*Lot width measured at the front property line except for corner lots where lot widths are measured at the front setback)
Minimum Lot Depth: 75 feet.
Maximum Percentage of Lot
Coverage:
Single Story Dwellings - 60 percent.
Two Story Dwellings - 50 percent.
Minimum Setbacks: Front – 15 feet from back of sidewalk.
Garages – 18.0 feet. Side loading garages shall be 10 feet from back of sidewalk if the length of the driveway exceeds 20.0 feet from the back of sidewalk.
Porch/Courtyard - 10 feet from back of sidewalk.
Street Side – 10 feet from back of sidewalk.
Interior Side – 5 feet, except fireplace and media protrusions shall not be less than 3 feet.
Rear – 10 feet.
Maximum Building
Height:
2 stories not to exceed 40 feet, except as provided in Article 56 of the Yuba City Zoning Regulations.
Accessory Buildings shall not exceed 15 feet.
If an item is not listed above, the standards of the City of Yuba City Zoning Code for development in the Two-Family Residence (R-2) District shall apply.
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EXISTING PROPOSED
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LOT SUMMARY*
VILLAGE NO. 1 = 45 LOTS 6.38 AC 7.05 DU/ACVILLAGE NO. 2 = 48 LOTS 6.72 AC 7.14 DU/ACVILLAGE NO. 3 = 48 LOTS 6.71 AC 7.15 DU/AC SUBTOTAL = 141 LOTS 19.81 AC 7.12 DU/AC
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EL MARGARITA ROAD 0.95 AC
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TOTAL = 20.76 AC 6.79 DU/AC
*ALL DENSITIES EXCLUDE MAJOR ROADWAYS EXCEPT TOTAL. EL
MARGARTIA IS CONSIDERED A MAJOR ROADWAY ON THIS PROJECT.
LAND USE SUMMARY
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:THE LAND DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SITUATED IN THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, COUNTY OF SUTTER, CITY OF YUBA CITY, DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
PARCEL 1: (APN 63-010-136)ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF YUBA CITY, COUNTY OF SUTTER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, OF "PLAT OF EL MARGUERITA COLONY", FILED IN BOOK 2 OF SURVEYS AT PAGE 40 AND 47, AND LYINGWITHIN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 3EAST, M.D.B.&M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, OF "PLAT OF EL MARGUERITA COLONY"; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, SOUTH 89° 19' 19" WEST 410.01 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 8, NORTH 00° 19' 13" WEST,PARALLEL WITH THE EAST LINE OF SAID LOT 8, A DISTANCE OF 436.79 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 40' 47" EAST 117.50 FEET; THENCE NORTH 64° 46' 30" EAST 30.87 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 40' 47" EAST 264.50 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION20; THENCE SOUTH 00° 19' 13" EAST 447.23 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
THIS DESCRIPTION IS PURSUANT TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-01.
PARCEL 2: (APN 63-010-137)ALL THAT CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY SITUATED IN THE CITY OF YUBA CITY, COUNTY OF SUTTER, STATE OF CALIFORNIA, BEING A PORTION OF LOTS 7 AND 8, OF "PLAT OF EL MARGUERITA COLONY", FILED IN BOOK 2 OF SURVEYS AT PAGE 40 AND 47, AND LYINGWITHIN THE NORTHWEST ONE-QUARTER OF SECTION 20, TOWNSHIP 15 NORTH, RANGE 3EAST, M.D.B.&M., DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:
COMMENCING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, OF "PLAT OF EL MARGUERITACOLONY"; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, SOUTH 89° 19' 19" WEST 410.01 FEET, TO THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE HEREIN DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND; THENCE FROM THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING, CONTINUING ALONG SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 8, SOUTH 89° 19' 19" WEST 909.99 FEET TO THE SOUTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8; THENCE NORTH 00° 19' 29" WEST ALONG THE WEST LINES OF LOT 8 AND LOT 7, A DISTANCE OF 673.69 FEET, TO THE NORTHWEST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7; THENCE NORTH 89° 14' 25" EAST, ALONG THE NORTH LINE OF SAID LOT 7; A DISTANCE OF 1320.06 FEET TO THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 7, AND THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 00° 19' 13" EAST ALONG THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SECTION 20, A DISTANCE OF 228.33 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SECTION 20, SOUTH 89° 40' 47" WEST 264.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 64° 46' 30" WEST 30.87 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 89° 40' 47" WEST 117.50 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 00° 19' 13" EAST 436.79 FEET TO THE POINT OFBEGINNING.
THIS DESCRIPTION IS PURSUANT TO LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 2012-01.
PARCEL 3:AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC UTILITIES AS SET FORTH IN THE DEED RECORDED MARCH 21,2012 AS INSTRUMENT NO. 2012-4206 OF OFFICIAL RECORDS, BEING MORE PARTICULARLYDESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS:BEGINNING AT THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF SAID LOT 8, "PLAT OF EL MARGUERITA COLONY"; THENCE WESTERLY ALONG THE SOUTH LINE OF SAID LOT 8, SOUTH 89° 19' 19" WEST 410.01 FEET; THENCE LEAVING SAID SOUTH LINE OF LOT 8, A DISTANCE OF 65.95 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 45° 17' 05" EAST 13.65 FEET; THENCE NORTH 89° 40' 47" EAST 400.35 FEET TO A POINT ON THE NORTH-SOUTH CENTERLINE OF SAID SECTION 20; THENCE SOUTH 00° 19' 13"EAST 53.73 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING.
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LOCATION MAP
FIRE PROTECTION
CITY OF YUBA CITY FIRE DEPARTMENT
LAW ENFORCEMENT
CITY OF YUBA CITY POLICE
SANITARY SEWER
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PROJECT NOTES
GENERAL NOTES:
1. SUBDIVIDER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO PHASE DEVELOPMENT AND FILE MULTIPLE FINAL MAPS PURSUANT TO SECTION 66456.1 (A) OF THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT.
2. A 12.0 FOOT PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT SHALL BE LOCATED PROVIDED ON ALL STREETS WITH 10 FEET BEHIND SIDEWALK AND 2.0 FEET LOCATED UNDER SIDEWALK. ADJACENT TO CUL-DE-SAC BULBS THE PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENT SHALL BE 10 FEET BEHIND SIDEWALK UNLESS OTHERWISE DIRECTED BY THE CITY ENGINEER.
3. THIS EXHIBIT IS FOR TENTATIVE MAP PURPOSES ONLY, ACTUAL DIMENSIONS, ROAD ALIGNMENTS, ACREAGE, AND YIELDS ARE TO BE VERIFIED PRIOR TO FINAL MAP.
4. THIS IS AN APPLICATION FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT AND DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT. THE PROJECT WILL INCLUDE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL AND ACCESSORY USES ONLY. THE PD AND DA HAVE BEEN PROVIDED WITH APPLICATION.
5. VILLAGE NUMBERING IS FOR IDENTIFICATION PURPOSES ONLY AND DOES NOT INDICATE PHASING ORDER OF DEVELOPMENT. ULTIMATE DEVELOPMENT PHASING WILL BE ORDERLY AND WILL BE DETERMINED AT FINAL MAP AND/OR IMPROVEMENT PLAN STAGE.
6. ALL EXISTING STRUCTURES, SEPTIC TANKS, AND WELLS TO BE REMOVED OR DESTORYED PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION.7. STREET TREES SHALL BE PLANTED PURSUANT TO COUNTY OF YUBA CITY STANDARDS. ADDITIONAL DETAIL SHALL BE PROVIDED ON THE IMPROVEMENT PLANS.
8. OWNERS, APPLICANT, ATTORNEY, ENGINEER, AND SURVEYOR SHALL RECEIVE ANY COMMUNICATIONS AND/OR NOTICES RELATED TO THIS PROJECT.
EXISTING USEVACANTEXISTING GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATIONMEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL AND OFFICE & OFFICEPARK
PROPOSED GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIALEXISTING ZONINGR-3X24 AND C-OX24
PROPOSED ZONING
PLANNED DEVELOPMENTLEVEE PROTECTIONLEVEE DISTRICT NO. 1 OF SUTTER COUNTYELEMENTARTY SCHOOL DISTRICTYUBA CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTHIGH SCHOOL DISTRICTYUBA CITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICTIRRIGATION DISTRICT
NONE - INDIVIDUAL WATER WELLS
OWNER
UNITY HEALTH CARE, LLC
469 CENTURY PARK DRIVE
YUBA CITY, CA 95991
CONTACT: JOHN OCHIPINTI
PHONE: (530) 674-2370
APPLICANTWESTMARK PARTNER, LP
4624 DUCKHORN DRIVE
SACRAMENTO, CA 95834
CONTACT: MANDEEP PABLA
PHONE: (530) 329-4356ENGINEER/SURVEYORMHM INCORPORATED
1204 E STREET, P.O. BOX B
MARYSVILLE, CA 95901
CONTACT: SEAN MINARD, P.E., P.L.S.
PHONE: (530) 742-6485
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.APN 063-010-136 (16.26 AC)APN 063-010-137 (4.18 AC)AREA OF TENTATIVE MAP
20.44 GROSS ACRE
SURVEYORS STATEMENT:
I HEREBY STATE THAT ALL EASEMENTS OF RECORD
ARE SHOWN AND LABELED PER PRELIMINARY
TITLE REPORT BY OLD REPUBLIC TITLE COMPANYORDER NUMBER 4211021742-JS DATED OCTOBER 24, 2024.
SEAN MINARD, P.E. 52593, P.L.S. 8397
TEL: 530.742.6485
FAX: 530.742.5639
1204 E STREET, P.O. BOX B
MARYSVILLE, CA 95901
ENGINEERS & SURVEYORS SINCE 1892
JANUARY 10, 2025 REVISED AUGUST 20, 2025
YUBA CITY, CALIFORNIA
TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION TRACT MAP
SM 25-01 (THE RIDGE ESTATES)
2INDICATES PROPOSED PHASE
CITY OF YUBA CITY APPROVAL:THE CITY OF YUBA CITY PLANNING COMMISSION HAS CONSIDERED AND APPROVED RESOLUTION 25-0XX APPROVING TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP NO. 2021-001 DURING THE PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ON ______________, 2025. ______________________________________________ CITY OF YUBA CITY DATE:
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WITH 10 FEET BEHIND SIDEWALK
AND 2 FEET UNDERSIDEWALK.
MINOR RESIDENTIAL - 46.0' R/W (ATTACHED)
A NOT TO SCALE ALL INTERIOR ROADS SERVICING 100 OR FEWER LOTS PL
CL
8.0'
PARKING
10.0'
TRAVEL
LANE
0.5' 2.5'
23.0' ROADWAY
ROLLED CURB
& GUTTER
SIDEWALK
TYPE "A" ASPHALT
16.0' @ 2%
CLASS 2 A.B.
4.0'
12.0'
PUE
PL
8.0'
PARKING
10.0'
TRAVEL
LANE
0.5' 2.5'
23.0' ROADWAY
ROLLED CURB
& GUTTER
SIDEWALK
TYPE "A" ASPHALT
16.0' @ 2%
CLASS 2 A.B.
4.0'
12.0'
PUE
6.0'
CLASS 2 A.B.
16.0' @ 2%
TYPE "A" ASPHALT
SIDEWALK
ROLLED CURB
& GUTTER
19.0' ROADWAY
4.0' 2.5'
12.0'
PUE
0.5'
10.0'
TRAVEL
LANE
8.0'
PARKING
PL
CL
NOT TO SCALE
ALL INTERIOR ROADS SERVICING 100 OR FEWER LOTS
OPTIONAL LAYOUT - NOT PROPOSED AT THIS TIME
B MINOR RESIDENTIAL - 38.0' R/W (DEATTACHED)
19.5'
PSE
DEATTACHED SIDEWALK OPTION. THEPLANTER STRIP SHALL ALSO BE USEDFOR STORM WATER MITIGATION. LOTDIMENSIONS BASED ON ATTACHED SIDEWALK.
6.0'
CLASS 2 A.B.
16.0' @ 2%
TYPE "A" ASPHALT
SIDEWALK
ROLLED CURB
& GUTTER
19.0' ROADWAY
2.5' 4.0'
12.0'
PUE
0.5'
10.0'
TRAVEL
LANE
8.0'
PARKING
19.5'
PSE
PL
PUE SHALL BE A TOTAL OF 12 FEET
WITH 10 FEET BEHIND SIDEWALK
AND 2 FEET UNDERSIDEWALK.
CL
12.0'
PUE 2.5' 10.0'
54.5' ROADWAY (E)
SIDEWALK
TYPE "A" ASPHALT
24.0' @ 2%
CLASS 2 A.B.
8.0'
12.0'
PUE 6.0' 2.5'
49.5' ROADWAY
BARRIER CURB
& GUTTER
TYPE "A" ASPHALT
24.0' @ 2%
CLASS 2 A.B.
6.0'
BARRIER CURB
& GUTTER
6.0'
BIKE
LANE
12.0'
TRAVEL
LANE
6.0'
BIKE
LANE
12.0'
CONTINUOUS
TURN LANE
PUE SHALL BE A TOTAL OF 12 FEET
WITH 10 FEET BEHIND SIDEWALK
AND 2 FEET UNDERSIDEWALK.
FUTURE 6'-8' SOUND WALL (E)
(MASONRY BLOCK WALL) PL
PL
FUTURE 6'-8' SOUND WALL
(SOLID WALL)
12.0'
TRAVEL
LANE
2 LANE - ARTERIAL - 104.0' R/W
C NOT TO SCALE
EL MARGARITA ROAD
SHARED PATH/SIDEWALK
(CONCRETE SURFACE)
No. C52593
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The Environmental Assessment for the Ridge
Estates Subdivision (EA 25-01) prepared for this
project is a Mitigated Negative Declaration and is
available online at www.yubacity.net/environmental.
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6. Sewer and water fees, including connection fees and the installation of major trunk lines from both plants, shall be incorporated into the cost of development and shall be part of the Development Agreement.
7. Development within the Property shall be required to pay its fair share of major roadwork as part of the development and, may require construction of collector and arterial roads that will adequately address infrastructure concurrent with the proposed development.
This will be negotiated as part of the Development Agreement.
8. Payment of impact fees, which incorporate the public improvements necessary to implement the General Plan, shall be required and will be part of the Development Agreement. These fees will be estimates and final payment will be based on a formally adopted impact fee study approved by the City Council. In addition to the park impact fee, the Quimby Act shall also apply.
9. Payment of a fee to address levee improvements and potential flood issues shall be required as part of the Development Agreement.
10. Any development within the Property shall require the Property entering into a Community Facilities District to assist in funding police, fire and park maintenance.
11. Any development within the Property shall address the community design policies in the General Plan including walkable, livable concepts and address the village concept as provided for in the General Plan.
12. The design of the tentative subdivision map shall include connections to the bike/running path that are convenient and accessible to the public from a public right-of-way.
13. Development along Township Road shall comply with the Urban/Rural Edge design depicted in Figure 4-1 of the Yuba City General Plan.
X24 Area: Area encompassed by LAFCo Reorginization No. 332.
Conditions of Preannexation Zoning
The preannexation zoning of the Property is approved subject to the following conditions.
These conditions shall only apply to divisions of land requiring a subdivision map or to any multifamily development of five residences or more.
1. Prior to the approval of any subdivision map for said Property, or prior to any multi-family development of five residences or more of said Property, a Development Agreement must be entered into with the City. At a minimum, the Development Agreement shall address conditions of development and the financing of roads, parks, public facilities, sewer, water, drainage, and surrounding infrastructure as established in the General Plan.
The approval of said preannexation zoning in no way obligates the City to enter into a
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Development Agreement. The City shall have complete discretion whether to approve a Development Agreement and in approving the terms and conditions of the Development Agreement.
2. Prior to the City finalizing a Development Agreement, the developer of the Property shall provide written documentation from the affected school district that the developer has satisfied said school district's requirements for school infrastructure. This would generally apply to any developments over 4 residential units. The School District would expect, at a minimum, that all residential developments enter into a Mello Roos District and that depending on the size of development, land dedication and school development may be an alternative, subject to negotiation with the District.
3. Drainage plans shall be provided for all subdivisions of land within the Property and shall comply with the City and County's master drainage plans.
4. All residential subdivisions within the Property shall include an affordable housing component that meets the minimum production standard of affordable housing outlined in the regional compact with SACOG adopted by the City of Yuba City in November 2004. There are a variety of options of how best to meet the affordable housing requirement. These options would be subject to negotiations between the City and developer and shall be part of the Development Agreement.
5. All residential subdivisions within the Property shall meet the minimum standards for residential design as established by the City Council.
6. Sewer and water fees, including connection fees and the installation of major trunk lines from both plants, shall be incorporated into the cost of development and shall be part of the Development Agreement.
7. Development within the Property shall be required to pay its fair share of major roadwork as part of the development and, may require construction of collector and arterial roads that will adequately address infrastructure concurrent with the proposed development.
This will be negotiated as part of the Development Agreement.
8. Payment of impact fees, which incorporate the public improvements necessary to implement the General Plan, shall be required and will be part of the Development Agreement. These fees will be estimates and final payment will be based on a formally adopted impact fee study approved by the City Council. In addition to the park impact fee, the Quimby Act shall also apply.
9. Payment of a fee to address levee improvements and potential flood issues shall be required as part of the Development Agreement.
10. Any development within the Property shall require the Property entering into a Community Facilities District to assist in funding police, fire and park maintenance.
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11. Any development within the Property shall address the community design policies in the General Plan including walkable, livable concepts and address the village concept as provided for in the General Plan.
12. The design of the tentative subdivision map shall include connections to the bike/running path that are convenient and accessible to the public from a public right-of-way.
X25 Area: Rezone of 8.7 acres of property located on the north side of Franklin Road approximately 575 feet west of State Route 99 (Yuba Crossings project).
Adopt an Ordinance rezoning the northern 5.9-acre portion of the subject site from the C-2 (Community Commercial) zone district to the R-1/X (One-Family Residential District/Combining District) zone district and the southern 2.8 acres to the C-2/X (Community Commercial/Combining District) zone district.
Criteria of Development
1. Prior to final map approval, the owner of the subject property shall execute a covenant with the City of Yuba City regarding the future development of Oji Way connecting Franklin Road to Whyler Road. Said covenant is to run with the land and shall acknowledge and agree that the subject property is proximate to the future development of a through road and that the residents of said property should be prepared to accept the inconveniences and discomfort associated with normal construction and activities to the use of said road. The covenant shall be recorded prior to or concurrent with the recording of the Final Map of Tentative Subdivision Map. The covenant shall be recorded against each new parcel.
2. The project shall be constructed per the plans approved by the City Council.
3. A pedestrian path shall be provided in approximately the middle of lots 16 – 28 and 29 – 41. Said pathway shall be flanked by landscaping and pedestrian oriented lighting.
4. Relinquish access rights to the following:
a. East property line of Lot E.
b. West property line of Lot F.
c. East property line of Lot 15
d. West property lines of lots 16 and 41.
e. East property lines of lots 28 and 29.
f. East property line of lot 42.
9. Building setbacks
a. Lots shall provide building setbacks per Sheet SP1. No accessory structures and/or canopies, attached or detached shall be permitted within the building setbacks.
10. The mail facility shall incorporate design features, such as materials, colors, roof material, etc., that are consistent with the project’s building style.
Agenda Item 13
CITY OF YUBA CITY
STAFF REPORT
Date: October 21, 2025
To: Honorable Mayor & Members of the City Council;
From: Development Services Department
Presentation By: Doug Libby, Development Services Director Summary
Subject: Zoning Code Amendment (ZC) 25-02; Revising the development standards for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) for consistency with State law
Recommendation: A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yuba City finding that Zoning Code Amendment ZC 25-02 is not subject to environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and approving Zoning Code Amendment 25-02 amending Table 8-5.5004(A) and Subdivisions (C) and (F) of Section 8-5.5004, of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Yuba City Municipal Code relating to the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units Fiscal Impact: No direct fiscal impact will result from amending the Municipal Code to revise the standards discussed
Purpose:
To update the standards regulating the development of accessory dwelling units (ADUs) and junior accessory dwelling units (JADUs) to bring the municipal code consistent with State law.
Council’s Strategic Goal:
This Ordinance update does not directly meet one of the Council’s strategic goals; however, it will help meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation for more housing.
Background:
The Planning Commission considered this matter at a notice public hearing on September 24, 2025.
There was no opposition expressed and the Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of the proposed ordinance to the City Council.
Staff periodically brings forward recommended code revisions to incorporate statutory and miscellaneous changes for consideration to keep the Zoning Code contemporary for the City’s needs and consistent with State law.
Over the last several years, the legislature has regularly amended the requirements governing the
development of Accessory Dwelling Units (“ADUs”) and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADU’s”) statewide to make them easier to construct as an affordable housing option.
An ADU means an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit, up to 1,200 sq. ft. in size, that provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation on the same parcel as the single-family or multifamily dwelling is or will be situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes the following:
(1) An efficiency unit as defined by the State Building Code. (2) A manufactured home, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code.
A JADU means a unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size, contained entirely within a singlefamily residence. A junior accessory dwelling unit is required to have its own cooking facilities but may include separate or shared sanitation facilities with the primary residence.
The City last revised its ADU/JADU requirements in late 2024. Proposed revisions are designed to bring the City Municipal Code into compliance with changes, approved by the legislature and signed into law by the Governor. The City’s ADU/JADU regulations are codified at Yuba City Municipal Code Section 8-5.5004.
Analysis:
Proposed revisions to the current ADU/JADU ordinance will bring the Municipal Code consistent with State law. A summary of the proposed changes is provided below. • Covenant and Deed Restrictions. Jurisdictions are restricted from requiring ADU/JADU applicants to record a covenant or deed restriction except for:
1. Restricting the sale of JADU units.
2. Allowing for the sale of ADUs when in compliance with all the requirements specified at Government Code Section 66341 (copy attached).
• Maximum Size. Amend Table 8-5.5004(A) (ADU Development Standards) clarifying the size limitations of detached and attached ADUs.
• Utilities. Amend Table 8-5.5004(A) (ADU Development Standards) clarifying that it is not required to establish new utility connections (including sewer and water) as part of establishing an ADU. This allows a property owner to utilize existing utility connections, including sewer and water, to reduce the cost of development.
• Applicable standards. Clarify that only the objective design standards specified at Subsection (f) of Section 8-5.5004 shall be applied to new proposed ADU/JADUs that are permitted under Subsection (f).
• Make a technical cleanup at Subparagraph (2) of Subdivision (f) of Section 8-5.5004, that the City will ministerially approve ADU/JADUs, “or combination thereof….” And to remove superfluous text at the end of the section.
Environmental Considerations:
Updating the Municipal Code to revise the City’s ADU standards to bring them consistent with State law, implementing the provisions of the Government Code is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
Therefore, environmental review is not required.
Fiscal Impact:
No direct fiscal impact will result from updating the Municipal Code to revise the standards regulating the development of ADUs or JADUs. Existing budgeted monies are paying for staff’s time to address this matter.
Alternatives:
None. To be consistent with legislative changes signed into law by the Governor regarding the development of ADUs and JADUs, an update to the Municipal Code is required.
Recommendations:
A. Conduct a Public Hearing; and
B. Introduce by title only and waive the first reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Yuba City finding that Zoning Code Amendment ZC 25-02 is not subject to environmental review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 and approving Zoning Code Amendment 25-02 amending Table 8-5.5004(A) and Subdivisions (C) and (F) of Section 8-5.5004, of Chapter 5 of Title 8 of the Yuba City Municipal Code relating to the development of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units.
Attachments:
1. City Council Ordinance (with track-changes)
Prepared By: Submitted By:
Doug Libby
Director of Development Services
Robert Bendorf
Interim City Manager
ATTACHMENT 1
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ORDINANCE NO. ___
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUBA CITY FINDING THAT ZONING CODE AMENDMENT ZC-02 IS NOT SUBJECT TO ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PURSUANCE TO PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE SECTION 21080.17 AND APPROVING ZONING CODE AMENDMENT 25-02 AMENDING TABLE 8-5004(A) AND SUBDIVISIONS (C) AND (F) OF SECTION 8-5.5004, OF CHAPTER 5 OF TITLE 8
OF THE YUBA CITY MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT AND JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WHEREAS, on March 15, 2022, the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopted Ordinance No. 006-22, codifying regulations of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units into Yuba City Municipal Code Section 8-5.5004, as required by then-Government Code Section 65852.2 and 65852.22; and
WHEREAS, State law was substantively amended subsequent to the adoption of Ordinance No. 006-22, and effective March 25, 2024, recodified as Chapter 13 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Division 1 (Planning and Zoning) of Title 7 (Planning and Land Use) of the Government Code, beginning with Section 66310, with the exception of Government Code Section 65852.27. The changes in State law require updates to City Municipal Section 8-5.5004; and
WHEREAS, on November 5, 2024 the City Council of the City of Yuba City adopted Ordinance No. 010-24 to repeal, replace and rename Section 8-5.5004 to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, revise the regulations and development standards that apply to accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units and update the zoning code use tables in order to bring the City’s regulation of accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units into conformance with state law as set forth in Government Code, section 66310 through 66342; and
WHEREAS, on July 18, 2025 the Department of Public Works and Development Services received an email from the California Department of Housing and Community Development’s Housing Policy Development Division (“HCD”) stating that it had reviewed Ordinance No. 010-24 stating that though it addressed many of the issues previously raised by HCD, four remaining issues required further amendments to the City’s ordinance regulating accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to further simplify the development of accessory dwelling units by making it optional for persons constructing accessory dwelling units to obtain separate connections for all utilities, including water and sewer service for the accessory dwelling units; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered this ordinance pursuant to a noticed public hearing at its meeting on September 24, 2025, and made a recommendation to the City Council for adoption of the same; and
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WHEREAS, after consideration of all information before it, the City Council now desires to adopt an updated ordinance for accessory dwelling units and junior accessible dwelling units.
NOW THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Yuba City does ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Recitals. The above recitals are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 2. CEQA. The City Council finds and determines that the adoption of an ordinance regarding accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units in a singlefamily or multifamily residential zone to implement the provisions of Government Code Section 66310 et seq. is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
Therefore, the proposed ordinance does not require any environmental review under CEQA.
SECTION 3. Subparagraph (10) of Subsection (c) of Section 8-5.5004 is repealed in its entirety and replaced with a new Subparagraph (10) of Subsection (c) of Section 8-5.5004 to read as follows:
(10) Covenant and Deed Restrictions. An applicant for the issuance of building permits to construct accessory dwelling units and/or junior accessory dwelling units shall not be required as a condition for the issuance of a building permit, to record any covenant related to the accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units except under either of the following circumstances:
a. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an approved junior accessory dwelling unit, the applicant for the junior accessory dwelling unit shall file with the City and record with the County Recorder a covenant running with the land, acceptable to the City as to form and content, covenanting that:
(i) the junior accessory dwelling unit is prohibited from being sold separately from the sale of the single-family residence located on the lot containing the junior accessory dwelling unit, including a statement that the covenant may be enforced against future purchasers. (ii) the junior accessory dwelling unit shall be limited to the size, development standards and attributes permitted under this section and applicable state law.
b. Prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit meeting the requirements of Government Code, section 66341, as may be amended, shall file with the City and record with the County recorder a covenant or agreement, acceptable to the City as to form and content, containing all of the applicable restrictions set forth in Government Code, section 66341, as may be amended.
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SECTION 4. Table 8-5.5004(A) of Subsection (d) of Section 8-5.5004 is amended to read as follows:
(d) Accessory Dwelling Units. Accessory dwelling units are subject to the development standards in Table 8-5.5004(A).
Table 8-5.5004(A): Development Standards For
Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU)
Feature Standard
Permitted Zone
Districts
R-1, R-2, R-3, C-O, C-1, C-2, C-3, C-M, M-1, M-2, and AH including any lot with an existing legal nonconforming
dwelling.
Attached/Detached An attached ADU shall be located within, a proposed or existing primary dwelling, including attached garages,
storage areas or similar uses, or an accessory structure. An accessory dwelling unit is considered solely within the existing or proposed space of another structure if it
includes an expansion of not more than 150 square feet
beyond the same physical dimensions of the existing
structure, as long as that expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing structure is only for
accommodating ingress and egress and does not exceed
16 feet in height; or
A detached ADU shall be located on the same lot as the
proposed or existing primary dwelling, including detached garages.
Maximum size Detached Units. 1,200 square feet.
Attached Units. An ADU may be attached to or within an
existing primary dwelling and not a conversion ADU and
shall be limited in size to 50 percent of the floor area of the existing primary dwelling structure [1] up to a maximum size of 1200 square feet.
Setback, Front Yard As required by base zone district[2] Setback, Interior
Side and Rear Yard
4 feet[2] [3]
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Setback, Street
Side
As required by base zone district
Maximum Height[4] -- Detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling:
16 feet
-- Detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an
existing or proposed single-family or multifamily dwelling, within ½ mile walking distance of a major transit stop or high quality transit corridor: 18 feet, with 2 additional feet to accommodate a roof pitch on the accessory dwelling
unit that is aligned with the roof pitch of the primary dwelling
-- Detached accessory dwelling unit on a lot with an
existing or proposed multifamily, multistory dwelling: 18 feet
-- Attached accessory dwelling unit : 25 feet or height limitation applicable to primary dwelling, whichever is lower
Minimum Lot Size As required by base zone district
Floor area ration As required by base zone district
Passageway None
Parking No more than one parking space per accessory dwelling unit.
Off-street parking shall be permitted in setback areas in locations determined by the City or through tandem
parking, unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based
upon specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions.
Parking spaces provided by a garage, carport, covered
parking structure, or uncovered parking space that is
converted to an accessory dwelling units shall not be
required to be replaced.
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Parking spaces may be provided as tandem parking on a
driveway.
No parking spaces are required for an accessory dwelling unit if any of the following apply:
1. The accessory dwelling unit is located within onehalf mile walking distance of a public transit stop;
2. The accessory dwelling unit is located within an
architecturally and historically significant structure;
3. The accessory dwelling unit is part of the proposed
or existing primary residence;
4. When on-street parking permits are required but
not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit;
5. When there is a car share designated pick-up or
drop-off location within one block of the accessory
dwelling unit;
6. When a permit application for an accessory
dwelling unit is submitted with a permit application to create a new single-family dwelling or a new multifamily dwelling on the same lot, provided that the accessory
dwelling unit or the parcel satisfies any of the criteria in 1 through 5.
Multi-family
dwellings
Allowed within the portions of the existing multiple-family residential structure that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages. The space
must be converted to a livable space and granted a
certificate of occupancy.
Landscaping New landscaping shall comply with the City’s Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance requirements. (Section 7-
18.01)
Architectural
standards
The architectural design and detailing, roof material,
exterior color, and finish materials of an accessory
dwelling unit shall be the same as those of the primary dwelling.
Utilities The accessory dwelling unit may be located on a lot or parcel which is served by a public sanitary sewer system.
An accessory dwelling unit proposed on a lot or parcel that is not served by a public sanitary sewer system shall
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require approval by the county department of public
health, and any other applicable agencies, of a private sewage disposal system, prior to building and safety
division permit issuance.
The accessory dwelling units may, but shall not be
required to, obtain separate connections for all utilities, including water and sewer service.
Fire sprinklers Not required if fire sprinklers were not required for the primary residence. The construction of an accessory
dwelling unit shall not trigger the requirement for
sprinklers for the primary dwelling.
Roof decks Not permitted.
Exterior Lighting As required by Article 58 of the Zoning Code. [1] Including an attached garage, attached exterior storage space, or other structure that is attached to the primary dwelling, but not including the floor area of an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit that is within or attached to the primary dwelling.
[2] Notwithstanding the above, no setback is required for the conversion of an existing living area, garage, or accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit; or for a new structure constructed in the same location as an existing structure where the conversion or new construction will have the same dimensions as the existing structure.
[3] If an applicant wishes to convert an existing accessory structure to an accessory dwelling unit, and wishes to expand the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure, the side and rear setback requirement for the expansion may be less than 4 ft. if the proposed setback would be sufficient to protect health and fire safety; provided, that the expansion shall not be more than 150 square feet beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure and the expansion shall be for the sole purpose of facilitating entrance to and exit from the accessory dwelling unit.
[4] This maximum height requirement only applies to new construction. If an accessory dwelling unit will be located completely within an existing structure, then this requirement does not apply; provided, that the existing structure either is permitted or the owner can demonstrate to the reasonable satisfaction of the City that the existing structure was built prior to January 1, 1990.
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SECTION 5. Subparagraph (1) of Subdivision (f) of Section 8-5.5004 is repealed in its entirety and replaced with a new Subparagraph (1) of Subsection (f) of Section 8-5.5004 to read as follows:
(1) Only the objective development standards set forth in this Subsection (f) shall apply to the Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units allowed under this Subsection (f).
SECTION 6. Subparagraph (2) of Subdivision (f) of Section 8-5.5004 is amended to read as follows:
(2) Notwithstanding anything else to the contrary in the section, the City shall ministerially approve an application for a building permit within a residential or mixed-use zone to create any accessory dwelling units or junior accessory dwelling units, or combination thereof that comply with the following [requirements and] standards (a “state exemption” accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit). The City’s standards relating to lot coverage, floor area ratio, open space, or minimum lot size will not preclude the construction of a state exemption accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit.
a. One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit per lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling if all of the following apply:
(i) The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the proposed space of a single-family dwelling or existing space of a single-family dwelling or accessory structure and may include an expansion of not more than 150 square feet beyond the same physical dimensions as the existing accessory structure. An expansion beyond the physical dimensions of the existing accessory structure shall be limited to accommodating ingress and egress.
(ii) The space has exterior access from the proposed or existing singlefamily dwelling. (iii) The side and rear setbacks are sufficient for fire and safety. (iv) The junior accessory dwelling unit complies with the requirements of subsection (e), above.
b. One detached, new construction, accessory dwelling unit that does not exceed four-foot side and rear yard setbacks for a lot with a proposed or existing single-family dwelling. The accessory dwelling unit may be
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combined with a junior accessory dwelling unit described in paragraph (1).
A local agency may impose the following conditions on the accessory dwelling unit:
(i) A total floor area limitation of not more than 800 square feet. (ii) A height limitation as provided in Tables 8-5.5004(A) and (B), as applicable.
c. Multifamily dwellings.
(i) Multiple accessory dwelling units are allowed within the portions of existing multifamily dwelling structures that are not used as livable space, including, but not limited to, storage rooms, boiler rooms, passageways, attics, basements, or garages, if each unit complies with state building standards for dwellings
(ii) Not more than 8 detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with an existing multifamily dwelling; however, the number of allowable accessory dwelling units shall not exceed the number of existing units on the lot, subject to the height limitations provided in Table 8-
5.5004(A), and rear and side setbacks of at least four feet. (iii) Not more than two detached accessory dwelling units on a lot with a proposed multifamily dwelling, subject to a height limitation pursuant to Table 8-5.5004(A), as applicable, and rear yard and side setbacks of at least four feet.
(iv) If the existing multifamily dwelling has a rear or side setback of less than four feet, modification of the existing multifamily dwelling shall not be a condition for approving the application to construct an accessory dwelling unit that satisfies the requirements of this subsection (c) SECTION 7. The City enacted Ordinance No. 010-24 on November 19, 2024. References in Ordinance No. 010-24 to 8-5.8004 are hereby amended in their entirety to read 8-5.5004. The City Clerk is authorized to make any clerk notes or errata to effectuate the same.
SECTION 8. Severability. If any provision(s) of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect any other provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable. The City Council hereby declares that they would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, clauses, phrases, parts or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
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SECTION 9. Submission to Department of Housing and Community Development.
Pursuant to Government Code section 66326, a copy of this ordinance shall be submitted to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption.
SECTION 10. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall be effective on the thirty-first day after its adoption.
This Ordinance was introduced on October 21, 2025, and duly adopted by the City Council of the City of Yuba City at its duly noticed regular meeting _________, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Member(s):
NOES: Council Member(s):
ABSENT: Council Member(s):
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Dave Shaw, Mayor
City of Yuba City
Attest:
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Ciara Wakefield, Deputy City Clerk
City of Yuba City
APPROVED AS TO FORM
COUNSEL FOR YUBA CITY
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Shannon Chaffin, City Attorney
Aleshire & Wynder, LLP
CITY OF YUBA CITY
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