HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-06-28 - AGENDA REPORTS - UDC AMEND MC 22-027O
Agenda Item: 1
1. CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
AGENDA REPORT
PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL: A,1 A11�44_1)
DATE: June 28, 2022
SUBJECT: FIRST READING OF MASTER CASE 22-027: PROPOSED
AMENDMENTS TO THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: David Peterson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
1. Conduct the public hearing.
2. Introduce an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-027,
CONSISTING OF UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-001
AMENDING THE UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A;"
waive reading of the text and consent to read by title only, as listed on the agenda; and pass
to second reading.
BACKGROUND
The City of Santa Clarita (City) periodically updates the Unified Development Code (UDC) and
other Planning documents to reflect current Planning trends, newly -identified Planning issues,
and to clarify code language in an effort to keep the development code relevant, fresh, and easy
to understand. The last comprehensive update of the UDC was in December 2020.
Staff works with the City's Planning documents on a daily basis. As questions arise about code
interpretations, potential new land use categories, and development regulations, staff documents
and analyzes these issues to determine if the City's Planning documents should be revised.
Questions that are raised repeatedly may indicate a need for better language that more effectively
conveys the code's intent. Clearer language makes the code documents easier to read, use, and
interpret, and further allows the City flexibility to adapt to the changing needs of the community.
Staff presented the item to the Development Committee on May 10, 2022, and to the Planning
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Commission on May 17, 2022. The Planning Commission adopted a resolution recommending
the City Council adopt an ordinance and approve Master Case 22-027, with its associated
entitlements.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project would update the City's UDC. The proposed amendments were prepared
by City staff in coordination with the City Attorney's Office. The project consists of text
amendments only; no changes to the City's zoning map or development densities are proposed.
The intent of the proposed code amendments is to clarify code language, increase consistency in
development standards across the different planning documents, address development issues that
have arisen since the codes were last updated, reflect changes in state law, and to provide a clear
review process for projects that go beyond the permitted -by -right development standards listed in
the code documents. No construction or development is proposed as part of the project.
Summary of Proposed Changes
The following amendments are included in the proposed project and fall within the following
categories:
• Amendments to design standards
• Amendments to land uses
• Amendments to procedures
• Amendments for consistency
All proposed amendment language is included by reference as Exhibit A to the proposed
ordinance.
Amendments to Design Standards
Outdoor Lighting Standards: Proposed language identifies an Administrative Permit as the
permit process for light standards at public facilities owned and operated by the City that exceed
35 feet in height. A photometric study would be required to obtain the permit. These types of
structures currently require a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).
Gating of Commercial Properties: Proposed language would change the gating of commercial
property from a Minor Use Permit (MUP) to an Administrative Permit. The proposed language
would also require a queueing analysis and prohibit gating of parking areas that are open to the
general public.
Sign Regulations: Proposed language adds flexibility to current requirements for the length of
time temporary banners can be displayed at businesses. Currently, a business may have a
temporary banner for a 30-day period between January and June and for another 30-day period
between July and December. Proposed changes would allow for these two 30-day periods to
occur at any time of the year, including consecutively.
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Amendments to Land Use
Temporary Use Permits: Proposed updates to the Temporary Use section include making the
number of special events that can occur in a calendar year on a single property subject to the
discretion of the Director of Community Development (Director). Current language limits any
property to six weekends or seven days per calendar year.
Collection Bins: Proposed language would prohibit the placement of temporary collection bins
unless they are associated with an on -site thrift or second-hand store, or at the discretion of the
Director. Amendments would also prohibit drop-off bins from receiving Temporary Use Permits.
Ghost Kitchens: The proposed language would add a new land use category for ghost kitchens,
which function similar to restaurants. This use would require an MUP in the Neighborhood
Commercial zone and would be permitted -by -right in all other commercial zones. Ghost kitchens
are proposed to be prohibited in residential and industrial zones.
Veterinary Clinics: Proposed language changes the permitting of veterinary clinics for small
animals from an MUP to permitted -by -right in commercial zones. Small -animal hospitals would
be changed from a CUP to an MUP in non -urban residential zones and from a MUP to
permitted -by -right in commercial zones.
Amendments to Procedures
Ridgeline Preservation Exemption: The proposed language would create an exemption to the
requirement for a Ridgeline Alteration Permit, provided that: 1) the subject property or properties
have previously been significantly disturbed; 2) these disturbances have been previously
permitted; and 3) the proposed development is within an area that is substantially urbanized. The
Director could refer these matters to the Planning Commission and ultimately the City Council
on a case -by -case basis.
Grounds for Revocation: The current code allows the Planning Commission to revoke projects
via the public hearing process. Proposed language would allow the Director to revoke
entitlements that the Director had previously approved. Examples of these types of entitlements
include Administrative Permits, MUPs, and Development Review Permits.
Modifications to CUPS for Alcohol Permits: Proposed language would permit minor
modifications to Alcohol Permits previously approved with a CUP. Minor modifications
generally include changes to hours of operation or small expansions. These types of
modifications currently require a CUP, but the proposed amendment would require an MUP.
Amendments for Consistency
Multi -Family Residential Standards: Proposed language would allow an additional 10 feet of
height for architectural elements over the 35-foot threshold, similar to commercial design
standards. The amendment would not apply to duplexes, triplexes, or quadplexes.
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Fuel -Efficient and Bicycle Parking Standards: Proposed language defers requirements for the
number of fuel -effici ent/electri c-vehicle parking spaces and bicycle parking spaces to the
California Green Building Code. These standards would be omitted from the UDC.
Pools on Zero Lot -Line Properties: Proposed language formalizes the permitting of pools on
properties with a zero -lot line and allows for a five-foot setback on the zero -lot line side,
provided associated infrastructure doesn't encroach into the neighboring property.
Distance Between Accessory Structures: Proposed language amends the residential design
standards to establish a minimum distance of six feet between accessory structures. The proposed
six feet is consistent with the current setback requirement between a primary residence and an
accessory structure.
Keeping of Large Animals: Proposed language modifies the minimum distance a habitable
structure can be to a structure that houses large animals from 50 feet to 35 feet. This is consistent
with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health standards.
Retaining Walls: The proposal would add a diagram from a current Director's Policy to clarify
existing code language regarding retaining walls in residential front -yard setback areas.
Text Update: Proposed language would update references to zone names in the Old Town
Newhall Specific Plan, pursuant to amendments recently adopted.
ANALYSIS
Entitlements
A Zoning Code Amendment (UDC Amendment 22-001) is required to update the UDC. The
UDC Amendment 22-001 is subject to the Zoning Code Amendment process listed in UDC
Section 17.28.120.I.
Findings
UDC Section 17.06.130 requires the following general findings be made for the proposed
proj ect:
A. The proposal is consistent with the General Plan;
The project does not include any new development and is consistent with the General Plan's
objectives, policies, and procedures. The proposed amendments will assist the City in
implementing the General Plan by creating consistent Planning documents and updating code
sections. Amendments reflect current Planning trends, newly -identified Planning issues, and
clarify code language in an effort to keep the development code relevant, fresh, and easy to
understand.
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B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all other
applicable provisions of this code;
The UDC amendments do not require a consistency finding with the existing development
code because the project would amend the UDC in general. While no consistency finding is
required, the proposed amendments would not change development densities or the City's
zoning map and the changes are considered to be minor in nature, making the amendments
consistent with these aspects of the development code.
C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the public
convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially detrimental or
injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the vicinity and zone in which
the property is located; and
Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise
constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments consist of minor updates to the
UDC and Land Use Element of the General Plan and are intended to update the Planning
documents to reflect recent laws, development trends, and to clarify portions of the code
where there are inconsistencies or ambiguity.
D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's physical
suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for the
proposed use;
2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are ofsufcient width and are
improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal would
generate;
3. Public protection services (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriffprotection, etc.) are readily
available; and
4. The provision of utilities (e.g., potable water, schools, solid waste collection and disposal,
storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc.) is adequate to serve
the site.
The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and operating
characteristics. The amendments are minor and do not change the scope or goals of the
various Planning documents or the City's General Plan. No development is proposed or
would be approved by the amendments, and any future development that may occur under
the revised amendments would require development review and environmental analysis at
the time the projects are submitted. The City currently receives adequate service from the
Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The
project area is likewise served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed
amendments would increase the need for fire or police protection services, or increase
demand for utilities.
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UDC Section 17.28.120 requires the following additional findings be made for the proposed
proj ect:
Principles and Standards for Amendments. The City Council shall approve an amendment
other than a zone change only after all of the following required findings can be
substantiated:
A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable;
The proposed amendments would apply to properties throughout the City and are
consistent with the principles of the General Plan. No new development is included with
the proposed amendments.
B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan;
The proposed amendments would not alter the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning
Map, nor would the proposed amendments change development densities or population
projections for the City. The proposed amendments consist of updates to the UDC, and
are intended to increase consistency amongst the documents, reflect new legislation, and
revise certain code sections to be clearer, easier to read, and easier to interpret.
Specifically, the proposed amendments would implement the following objectives and
policies of the General Plan:
Objective L U 1.2: Maintain the distinctive community character of villages and
neighborhoods throughout the planning area by establishing uses,
densities, and design guidelines appropriate to the particular needs
and goals of each area...
Policy L U 4.1.4: Promote economic opportunity for all segments of the community,
including small businesses and new businesses.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives and policies listed above
because they would provide updated Planning documents that are internally consistent,
easier to read, and that provide clearer direction than the existing code documents
provide. The proposed amendments support the character of the City's neighborhoods
and promote economic opportunities by providing development standards that are easier
to understand and that provide a clear review process.
C. Approval of the amendment will be in the interest ofpublic health, convenience, safety,
and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice;
The proposed amendments would support the public health, convenience, safety, and
general welfare of the community, and are in conformity with good zoning practice
because the proposed amendments would standardize planning language and
development standards across the Planning documents, updating certain sections to
reflect new legislation, clarify certain code sections for readability and ease of use, and
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add new land use categories that support existing and future businesses.
D. The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and
The proposed text amendments to the UDC and General Plan have been prepared to be
consistent with all other provisions of this code. Further, the proposed text amendments
enhance consistency between the UDC and the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.
E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the
general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the UDC and
the proposed revisions would standardize language between the documents and make the
documents more consistent with each other. Therefore, the amendments would promote
the general welfare and public convenience and would constitute good zoning practice.
ENVIRONMENTAL
A Notice of Exemption was prepared for the proposed project. The project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the
common-sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to
projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it
can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
NOTICING
All notices required by law were completed, which consisted of a one -eighth page legal
advertisement in The Signal newspaper on June 7, 2022. As of the writing of this report,
staff has received no correspondence from the community.
FISCAL IMPACT
Approval of the 2022 code amendments would have no fiscal impact to the City.
ATTACHMENTS
Public Notice
Ordinance
Notice of Exemption
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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 302
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
APPLICATION: Master Case 22-027:
Unified Development Code Amendment 22-001
PROJECT APPLICANT:
PROJECT LOCATION
City of Santa Clarita
Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita (City) is requesting amendments to Title 17 of
the City's Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Unified Development Code (UDC). The
proposed amendments are a part of the City's ongoing efforts to review, update, and improve the UDC.
PLANNING COMMISSION ACTION: On May 17, 2022 the Planning Commission voted 4-0, with one
absence, to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance and approve Master Case 22-027 and its
associated entitlements.
A NOTICE OF EXEMPTION was prepared for the proposed project. The project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-sense
exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the
potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there
is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity
is not subject to CEQA.
The City of Santa Clarita City Council will conduct a public hearing on this matter on the following date:
DATE: Tuesday, June 28, 2022
TIME: At or after 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION: City Hall, Council Chambers
23920 Valencia Blvd., First Floor
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
If you wish to challenge the action taken on this matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearings described in this notice, or written
correspondence delivered to the City of Santa Clarita at, or prior to, the public hearings.
For further information regarding this proposal, you may contact the project planner at the City of Santa
Clarita, Permit Center, 23920 Valencia Blvd., Suite 140, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Telephone: (661) 255-
4330. Website: www.santa-clan*ta.com/planning. Send written correspondence to: 23920 Valencia Blvd.,
Suite 302, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Project Planner: David Peterson, Associate Planner,
dpetersonksanta-clarita. com .
Mary Cusick, MMC
City Clerk
Published: The Signal, June 7, 2022
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ORDINANCE NO. 22-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 22-027, CONSISTING OF
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 22-001 AMENDING THE
UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE, AS SHOWN IN EXHIBIT A
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT. The City Council does hereby make the following
findings of fact:
A. The City of Santa Clarita (City) periodically prepares updates to the Unified
Development Code (UDC);
B. The UDC was last updated in December 2020;
C. Staff presented the project to the Development Committee on May 10, 2022;
D. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on this issue
commencing on May 17, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or later, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia
Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California;
E. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission considered a staff
presentation, staff report, and public testimony on the Unified Development Code
amendments proposed for the project;
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F. At the hearing described above, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution P22-06
recommending the City Council of the City of Santa Clarita adopt an ordinance and p
approve Master Case 22-027 by a vote of 4-0, with one absent;
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G. In accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the UDC, a one -eighth
page legal advertisement was place in The Signal newspaper on June 7, 2022;
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H. The City Council of the City of Santa Clarita held a duly noticed public hearing on
the issue commencing on June 28, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. or later, at City Hall, 23920
Valencia Boulevard, Santa Clarita, California; and
I. At the hearing described above, the City Council considered a staff presentation, staff
report, and public testimony on the UDC amendments proposed for the project.
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA);
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B. The project is exempt from CEQA under Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common-
sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only
to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is
not subject to CEQA;
C. The documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon
which the decision of the City Council is based is the Master Case 22-027 project file,
and that this project file is located within the Community Development Department
and is in the custody of the Director of Community Development; and
D. Based upon the findings set forth above, the City Council hereby recommends the
City Council find the Notice of Exemption for this project has been prepared in
compliance with CEQA.
SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 22-027. Based on the
foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 22-027, the City Council hereby determines as
follows:
A. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan;
The project does not include any new development and is consistent with the General
Plan's objectives, policies, and procedures. The proposed amendments will assist the
City in implementing the General Plan by creating consistent Planning documents
and updating code sections. Amendments reflect current planning trends, newly-
identified planning issues, and clarify code language in an effort to keep the
development code relevant, fresh, and easy to understand.
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B. The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all c
other applicable provisions of the UDC; E
The UDC amendments do not require a consistency finding with the existing a
development code because the project would amend the UDC in general. While no
consistency finding is required, the proposed amendments would not change
development densities or the City's zoning map, and the changes are considered to be
minor in nature, making the amendments consistent with these aspects of the
development code.
C. The proposal will not endanger, jeopardize, or otherwise constitute a hazard to the
public convenience, health, interest, safety, or general welfare, or be materially
detrimental or injurious to the improvements, persons, property, or uses in the
vicinity and zone in which the property is located; and
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Nothing contained in the proposed amendments would endanger, jeopardize, or
otherwise constitute a hazard to the public. The proposed amendments consist of
updates to the UDC and are intended to update the Planning documents to reflect
recent laws, development trends, and to clarify portions of the code where there are
inconsistencies or ambiguity.
D. The proposal is physically suitable for the site. The factors related to the proposal's
physical suitability for the site shall include, but are not limited to, the following:
The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for
the proposed use;
2. The highways or streets thatprovide access to the site are ofsufcient width and
are improved as necessary to carry the kind and quantity of traffic such proposal
would generate;
3. Public protection service (e.g., Fire protection, Sheriffprotection, etc.) are
readily available; and
4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools, solid waste collection and
disposal, storm drainage, wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal, etc) is
adequate to serve the site.
The proposal is physically suitable for the site in terms of location, shape, size, and
operating characteristics. The amendments are minor and do not change the scope or
goals of the various Planning documents or the City's General Plan. No development
is proposed or would be approved by the amendments, and any future development
that may occur under the revised amendments would require development review and
environmental analysis at the time the projects are submitted. The City currently
receives adequate service from the Los Angeles County Fire Department and the Los
Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The project area is likewise served by all
applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the need for
fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities.
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SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UDC AMENDMENT 22-001. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 22-027, including UDC Amendment
22-001, the City Council hereby finds as follows:
A. The amendment is consistent with the adjacent area, if applicable;
The proposed amendments would apply to properties throughout the City and are
consistent with the principles of the General Plan. No new development is included
with the proposed amendments.
B. The amendment is consistent with the principles of the General Plan;
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The proposed amendments would not alter the General Plan Land Use Map or Zoning
Map, nor would the proposed amendments change development densities or
population projections for the City. The proposed amendments consist of updates to
the UDC, and are intended to increase consistency amongst the documents, reflect
new legislation, and revise certain code sections to be clearer, easier to read, and
easier to interpret.
Specifically, the proposed amendments would implement the following objectives
and policies of the General Plan:
Objective L U 1.2: Maintain the distinctive community character of villages and
neighborhoods throughout the planning area by establishing uses,
densities, and design guidelines appropriate to the particular
needs and goals of each area...
Policy L U 4.1.4: Promote economic opportunity for all segments of the community,
including small businesses and new businesses.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives and policies listed above
because they would provide updated Planning documents that are internally
consistent, easier to read, and that provide clearer direction than the existing code
documents provide. The proposed amendments support the character of the City's
neighborhoods and promote economic opportunities by providing development
standards that are easier to understand and that provide a clear review process.
C. Approval of the amendment will be in the interest ofpublic health, convenience,
safety, and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice;
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The proposed amendments would support the public health, convenience, safety, and
general welfare of the community, and are in conformity with good zoning practice
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because the proposed amendments would standardize Planning language and
development standards across the Planning documents, updating certain sections to E
reflect new legislation, clarify certain code sections for readability and ease of use,
and add new land use categories that support existing and future businesses.
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D. The amendment is consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and
The proposed text amendments to the UDC have been prepared to be consistent with
all other provisions of this code. Further, the proposed text amendments enhance
consistency between the UDC and the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan.
E. Is necessary to implement the General Plan and/or that the public convenience, the
general welfare or good zoning practice justifies such action.
The proposed amendments are consistent with the applicable provisions of the UDC
and the proposed revisions would standardize language between the documents and
make the documents more consistent with each other. Therefore, the amendments
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would promote the general welfare and public convenience and would constitute
good zoning practice.
SECTION 5. Based upon the staff report, including the materials considered by and the
recommendations made by the Planning Commission, the testimony at the public hearing, and
the findings as set forth in this ordinance, the City Council hereby approves Master Case 22-027,
consisting UDC Amendment 22-001, amending the UDC as shown in Exhibit A.
SECTION 6. If any portion of this ordinance is held to be invalid, that portion shall be
stricken and severed, and the remaining portions shall be unaffected and remain in full force and
effect.
SECTION 7. This ordinance shall be in full for and effect 30 days from its passage and
adoption.
SECTION 8. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this ordinance and shall cause
the same to be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 28th day of June, 2022.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance 22- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a regular
meeting of the City Council on 28 h day of June 2022. That thereafter, said ordinance was duly
passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 12th day of July, 2022, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the forgoing is the original of Ordinance No. 22-
and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
CITY CLERK
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EXHIBIT A:
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS — REDLINE/STRIKETHROUGH
Note that new proposed language is shown in blue underline and current language proposed to be
removed is shown in rod st44ke+-ettg4.
Amendments to Design Standards
17.51.050.0 Outdoor Lighting Standards:
10. Lighting for public and/or private facilities which are 35 feet in height or less including but not
limited to prisons, airports, sports fields/playfields, helipads/heliports, and hospitals.
11. Lighting for public facilities including, but not limited to, sports fields/playfields, community_
centers and other facilities for public assembly, that are owned and operated by the City of Santa Clarita
and that exceed 35 feet in height shall be subject to an Administrative Permit (refer to Section 17.23.100
(Administrative Permit)) and be subject to lighting standards provided for in Section D of this chapter
with a further requirement for a photometric study and renderings of the project.
17.66.050 Gating of Access and Roadways:
E. Commercial Property Gating. Gating of Commercial property shall be subject to the review and an
Administrative Permit provided that:
1) All commercial gates meet the residential and commercial gating standards as outlined within this
section; 2) a queueing analysis demonstrates that anticipated traffic will not spill over into an existing
right-of-way; and 3) on -site parking that is open to the public is not gated.
17.51.0800.4.b.ii Sian Regulations (Private Property):
(A) The use of a special event banner for each establishment shall be limited to no more than two thirty (30) days
periods each calendar., 414 , t4e pe-+4od beg iHi+ ,. T,,,ma+ , st and o,,di+i. itme �Ot a ,,,, ,,,a,a:+;,,,,,,, t4 + '
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day periods may be consecutive.
Amendments to Land Use
17.67.030 Regulations
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of clothes and small items are prohibited. Bi+is shall be laeat€d41 thepaFk4++glots e�btisiecss€sw411 , tl4e r a+41 I
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P. Short-term special events shall Abe conducted subject to limitations and conditions as deemed appropriate by
the Director for- more d4a ^ * (6) .. eekep s ^ n (7) daY during any twelve (12) month period, except where an
extended time period is approved pursuant to Section 17.23.200(B)(2) (Extended -Term Temporary Use Permit).
17.44.010 Industrial Use Types:
14. Recycling —the following are recycling types:
Parking
b. Collection of Trucks and/or Bins as an Accessory Use —includes automobiles, trucks,
No additional parking
trailers or vans, licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles, which are used for the
needed, but bin
collection of recyclable materials and includes the bins, boxes or containers transported by
placement cannot
trucks, vans or trailers, and used for the collection of recyclable materials in return for
impact on -site
monetary payment.
parking.
Charitable, private or school sponsored drop-off bins for recycling of cans, newspapers, or
similar items, or for the drop-off of clothes and small items shall be permitted with a Minor
Use Permit only when accessory to an approved Thrift Store or Second -Hand Store, or at the
discretion of the Director. Otherwise, these types of uses are prohibited.
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17.43.010.9 Commercial Land Use Types:
d. Ghost Kitchens — Includes commercial kitchens engaged in the preparation
of food for off -site consumption. Ghost Kitchens include public seating areas no
1 space per 250 square feet
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greater than 10% of the total square footage, and contemplate pickup and delivery
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d: e. Restaurants —includes establishments primarily engaged in the preparation and retail sale of food and/or
beverages for immediate or semi -immediate consumption either on or off site. Restaurants are further classified as
e-. f. Alcohol Production/Storage—includes wineries, wine bars, beer gardens, and other similar establishments
where wine, beer, or other spirits are prepared, bottled, stored, and sold for on- or off -site consumption. Sales can be
either wholesale or retail in nature, subject to the specific development requirements in Section 17.66.020 (Alcohol
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17.43.010.3 Commercial Land Use Types:
i. Veterinary Clinic —includes a fully enclosed veterinary facility providing routine
1 space per 250
examinations and treatment of small animals (less than two hundred fifty (250)
square feet of area
pounds), including vaccinations, and may include short-term boarding (not overnight)
(excluding area
and grooming services for patients. Boarding shall be in accordance with the
devoted to housing
provisions of Section 17.66.090 (Kennels).
of animals)
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j. Veterinary Hospital —includes a veterinary facility where animals are given medical or surgical
treatment and may include long-term boarding (one (1) or more night stay) and grooming services for
patients. Boarding shall be in accordance with the provisions of Section 17.66.090 (Kennels).
(1) Small Animals —a veterinary hospital for animals weighing less than two
1 space per 250
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Amendments to Procedures
17.38.070 RP - Ridgeline Preservation Overlay Zone:
B. Applicability. Significant ridgelines are ridgelines which are highly visible to the community and
dominate the landscape. The general locations of the City's designated significant ridgelines are identified
on the adopted ridgeline map on file in the Planning Division. Any development including but not limited c
to grading permits, building permits and land use entitlements, in the vicinity of a generally designated
significant ridgeline, shall submit an exhibit prepared by a licensed civil engineer utilizing site -specific O
topographic mapping to precisely locate the vertical and horizontal position of the ridgeline in relation to
the proposed development. The precise ridgelines are defined as the line formed by the meeting of the
tops of sloping surfaces of land. The RP overlay zone shall be established to protect the visual integrity of
the area within one hundred (100) feet vertical and one hundred (100) feet horizontal distance from the r
ridgeline. A proposed development may be exempt from the RP overlay subject to the discretion of the a
Director if. 1) the subject grope or properties have been subsequently and significantly disturbed; 2)
these disturbances have been previously permitted and 3) where the proposed development is within an
area that is substantially urbanized.
17.08.050 Grounds for Revocation or Revisions:
I. for projects onginallVqpproved by the Planning Commission, after a public hearing, as provided for in
this chapter, the Commission may revoke or revise any approval which has been granted by the review
authority, in compliance with either the provisions of this code or on any one (1) or more of the following
grounds:
B. That the use for which such approval was granted and once commenced, is thereafter is -not being
used, has ceased or has been suspended for si*(6) fne4hs. two (2) years or more;
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11. For projects originally approved by the Director, the Director may make a determination of
revocation or revision. After such decision the permittee or party otherwise subject to the determination
of revocation or revision, may request reconsideration by the Director. Such reconsideration is a less
formal process than a hearing and the permittee or party otherwise subject to the determination of
revocation or revision may submit additional information in writing to the Director within 10 calendar
days of notice of revocation or revision for the Director to review. After such reconsideration, the
Director may determine by written notice within 10 days of the Director's review, to revoke or revise any
approval which has been granted by the Director, on any one (1) or more of the following grounds:
A. That such approval was obtained by fraud;
B. That the use for which such approval was granted and once commenced, is not being used, has
ceased or has been suspended for si (6) ...eathtwo (2) years or more;
C. That any person making use of or relying pon the permit, variance or other approval is violating or
has violated any conditions of such permit, or has been used contrary to the terms or conditions of such
approval, or in violation of any statute, ordinance, law, or regulation;
D. That the use for which the approval was granted is being used to be detrimental to the public health
or safety, or is a public nuisance, or
E. Upon final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction declaring one (1) or more of such
conditions to be void or ineffective, or enjoining or otherwise prohibiting the enforcement or operation of
one (1) or more conditions of approval, the permit or entitlement shall cease to be valid. (Ord. 13-8 § 4
(Exh. A), 6/11/13)
17.09.020.A Application:
5. Modifications to Conditional Use Permits for alcohol sales require the review and approval of a
Minor Use Permit.
Amendments for Consistency
17.57.030 Multifamily Residential Development Standards:
M. Height. In the Urban Residential 4 and Urban Residential 5 zones exceeding thirty-five (35) feet in
height shall require approval of a conditional use permit. At the discretion of the Director, architectural
treatments may exceed thirty-five (35) feet in height without a conditional use permit; provided, that (1)
the addition does not exceed ten (10) feet in height (for a maximum height of forty-five (45) feet) that
the allowance would be compatible with the architectural design, and (3) that the allowance would
provide additional articulation that could otherwise not be achieved within thirty-five (35) feet. This shall
not apply to small-scale, attached multi -family dwellings such as duplexes, triplexes and quadplexes.
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17.51.060 Parking Standards:
I. On -Site Bicycle Parking Requirement. Except as otherwise provided in this section, every use shall provide on -
site bicycle parking facilities to accommodate the required number of bicycle parking spaces. All bicycle parking
shall be conveniently located near the street or entrance to the building, to the satisfaction of the Director.
1. Number of Bicycle Spaces Required. A number of on -site parking spaces shall be provided in accordance
with the California Green Building Standards Code.&,ef y ttse s,,^,l pr-ovide OR site bieyele pafk4l g
K. Fuel -Efficient, Low -Emitting, and Carpool/Van Pool Vehicles. Except as otherwise provided in this section,
every use shall provide the required number of designated parking for any combination of fuel -efficient, low -
emitting, and carpool/van pool vehicles as follows:
1. Number of Spaces Required. A number of on -site parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with
the California Green Building Standards Code.
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accordance with the California Green Building Standards Code. A44e the elee44 ea ip_4 s,,-.,^,,. jreA
17.57.060 Setbacks:
B. Zero lot line parcels shall have aside yard setback of zero (0) feet on the side of the zero lot line, and ten (10)
feet on the opposite side. Required front and rear yard setbacks shall be maintained in accordance with the
underlying zone or as otherwise permitted in this section. Swimmingpoolsshall maintain a side yard setback of five
(5) feet from either the zero lot line or the opposite provided the foundation and other phvsical improvements or
infrastructure associated with the swimming pool do not encroach onto an adjacent property.
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17.57.050 Distance Between Buildings:
E. Distance Between Accessory Buildings. A minimum distance of six (6) feet shall be required between
accessory building
17.62.020 Keeping of Large Animals:
C.3. In addition to Los Angeles County Health Department requirements, all buildings or structures, including, but
not limited to, barns, corrals, training arenas, etc., used in conjunction with the keeping of large animals shall be
located a minimum of thirty-five (35) €k (50) feet from any street or highway or any building used for human
habitation.
17.57.070.G.1 Walls and Fences:
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17.51.010 Development Impact Fees:
Subsections:
G. Parking in Lieu Fee Program
17.51.010.G Parldng in Lieu Fee Program:
4. Applicability.
a. The fee shall apply to any nonresidential/commercial development in the divan eenter aer
Arts & Entertainment (AE) zone (Main
Street area) or in the Neiehborhood (N) zone with Walnut Street frontage of the Old Town Newhall
Specific Plan, that adds new or expanded nonresidential/commercial square footage to the subject
property. This includes an outdoor patio, deck, balcony, terrace, or other outdoor area on private
property that will accommodate or support commercial activity and generate a demand for parking
facilities. Outdoor dining in the public right-of-way is exempt from this fee.
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b. The nonresidential/commercial properties within the
Old T-ev ,. Newhall Spee fie Aa Arts & Entertainment (AE) zone (Main Street area) or in the
Neighborhood (N) zone with Walnut Street frontage of the Old Town Newhall Specific Plan, are
permitted to satisfy all or part of the parking spaces required by payment to the City of a parking in
lieu fee.
6. Exemptions from Fee. Developments that do not add any new or expand nonresidential/commercial square
footage in the twbaR eepAe - zone (Mai S4feet area) f the Old T....,., Now -hall SpeeiAe Rla Arts & Entertainment
(AE) zone (Main Street area) or in the Neighborhood (N) zone with Walnut Street frontage of the Old Town
Newhall Specific Plan are exempt. (Ord. 13-8 § 4 (Exh. A), 6/11/13; Ord. 17-16 § 1, 12/12/17)
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: FROM: `
[X] Los Angeles County Clerk City of Santa Clarita
Business Filings and Registration Community Development
P.O. Box 1208 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 4302
Norwalk, CA 90650 Santa Clarita, CA 91355
[ ] Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street, Room 121
Sacramento, CA 95814
DATE: June 29, 2022
PROJECT NAME: Unified Development Code Amendments
(Master Case 22-027)
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This project consists of amendments to various sections to Title 17 of the
City of Santa Clarita's Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the
Unified Development Code (UDC)
PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita Department of Community Development
(Contact: David Peterson. 661.284.1406)
This is to advise that the [ ] Director of Public Works [ ] Planning Commission [X] City Council of the
City of Santa Clarita has approved the above project on January 26, 2021. Review of the project by the
Department of Community Development found that the project is exempt from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act.
EXEMPT STATUS: The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under
Article 5 Section 15061(b)(3), the common sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question
may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.
Person or agency carrying out the project: City of Santa Clarita
This is to certify that the Notice of Exemption with comments/responses and record of project approval is
available for public review at:
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite 4302
Santa Clarita, California 91355
(661) 255-4330
Contact Person/Title: David Peterson, Associate Planner
Signature:
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