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CITY OF SANTA CLARITA
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AGENDA REPORT
CONSENT CALENDAR
CITY MANAGER APPROVAL:
DATE: April 28, 2026
SUBJECT: ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT ORDINANCE AND HOUSING
LAW UPDATE - SECOND READING
DEPARTMENT: Community Development
PRESENTER: Andy Olson
RECOMMENDED ACTION
City Council:
Find the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates project exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as adoption of an ADU ordinance is
exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21080.17, adoption of a Senate
Bill 9 ordinance is exempt from CEQA under Government Code § 66411.7(n), and
implementation of Housing Element Program HP-2.1 is exempt from CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. § 15000, et seq.) Section 15061(b)(3), the
common-sense exemption.
2. Adopt an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26-011 (UDC26-
001), AMENDING THE SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE."
BACKGROUND
On April 14, 2026, the City Council conducted a public hearing to consider an ordinance that
would amend the City of Santa Clarita's (City) Municipal Code to: 1) change regulations
regarding accessory dwelling units (ADUs); 2) change regulations regarding two -unit residential
development (Senate Bill 9 [SB9]); and 3) implement Housing Element Program HP-2.1. After
hearing City staff s presentation, considering comments from the public, and deliberation by the
City Council, the City Council passed a motion to approve the project and pass the ordinance to a
second reading by a vote of 3-1.
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ALTERNATIVE ACTION
Other action as determined by the City Council.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact.
ATTACHMENTS
Ordinance
Proposed SCMC Amendments - Clean Version
Notice of Exemption
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ORDINANCE NO. 26-
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MASTER CASE 26-011 (UDC26-001), AMENDING THE
SANTA CLARITA MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. FINDINGS OF FACT FOR MASTER CASE 26-011. The City Council
makes the following findings of fact:
A. The City periodically updates the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC), including the
subdivision regulations (Title 16) and zoning regulations (Title 17).
B. The City Council adopted the City's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance on
January 26, 2021. The ordinance was submitted to the California Department of Housing
and Community Development (HCD), which provided a review letter in March 2023.
The City responded in April 2023, and HCD's next review letter was provided in
December 2025.
C. The City Council adopted the City's two -unit development (Senate Bill 9 [SB9])
ordinance on January 25, 2022. HCD provided comments on the ordinance in its
December 2025 review letter.
D. The City Council adopted the 6th Cycle Housing Element on June 27, 2023, and HCD
certified the Housing Element on August 22, 2023. The Housing Element included
Program HP-2.1: Zoning Code Changes for Consistency with state law.
E. The City seeks to amend the SCMC to implement HCD's recommendations regarding
regulating ADUs, two -unit developments, and the City's adopted Housing Element
(Proj ect).
F. The Project was duly noticed for a public hearing before the Planning Commission inVJ
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accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the SCMC, and a one -eighth v
page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper on February 24, 2026. Q
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G. The City reviewed the Project's environmental impacts pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq.) and the
CEQA Guidelines (14 California Code of Regulations §§15000, et seq.; collectively, O
"CEQA").
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H. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the project commencing U
on March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or later, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa Q
Clarita, California.
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At the public hearing, the Planning Commission considered the entire administrative
record, including, without limitation, the staff presentation, staff report, and public
testimony. At the close of the public hearing, the Planning Commission in a 3-2 vote,
recommended the City Council approve Master Case 26-011 and its associated
entitlements, as shown in attached Exhibits A and B, which are incorporated by
reference.
The Project was duly noticed in accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements
of the SCMC, and a one -eighth page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper
on March 24, 2026.
K. The City Council held a duly noticed hearing on Master Case 26-011 on April 14, 2026
At this hearing, the City Council introduced, and passed this ordinance to a second
reading on April 28, 2026; and
L. The City Council held a duly noticed second reading on Master Case 26-011 on April 28,
2026. This ordinance, and its findings, are made based upon the evidence presented to the
City Council at its April 14, 2026 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report
submitted by the Community Development Director.
SECTION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF MASTER CASE 26-011. Based
upon the foregoing facts and findings, the City Council finds as follows:
A. A Notice of Exemption for this project was prepared in compliance with the CEQA.
Public Resources Code Section 21080.17 states that the adoption of an ADU
ordinance by a city or county to implement Section 65852.1 of, or Article 2
(commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333)
of Chapter 13 of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code, is exempt from
CEQA.
2. California Government Code Section 66411.7(n) states that adoption of an
ordinance to implement the provisions of Senate Bill 9 are exempt from CEQA
under Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (commencing with Section
21000);
3. The Project is exempt from CEQA under CEQA Guidelines § 15061(b)(3), the
common sense exemption. The activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA c
applies only to projects that 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 O
activity is not subject to CEQA.
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B. 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 26-011 project file and that Q
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this project file is located within the Community Development Department and is in the
custody of the Director of Community Development.
C. Based upon the findings set forth above, the City Council finds the Project to be
categorically exempt from additional environmental review and that the Director
prepared the Notice of Exemption for this Project in compliance with CEQA.
SECTION 3. GENERAL FINDINGS FOR MASTER CASE 26-011. Based on the
foregoing facts and findings for Master Case 26-011, the City Council determines as follows
A. That the proposal is consistent with the General Plan;
The proposed amendments themselves do not include any new development. Adoption of
the proposed amendments will implement California law, including, without limitation,
ADU and S139 legislation, and will further implement the City's Housing Element.
Specifically, the amendments are consistent with the following Land Use and Planning
objectives and policies:
Objective LU 3.1: Provide for a diversity of housing types available to provide safe
and suitable homes for all economic levels, household sizes, age
groups and special needs groups within the community.
Policy LU 3.1.1: On the Land Use Map, designate adequate land for residential use
at various densities to provide a mix ofhousing opportunities for
all segments of the population, including attached, detached,
senior, and mixed -use housing types, which are consistent with
community character and meet the region's housing goals.
Policy LU 3.1.2: Provide a mix ofhousing types within neighborhoods that
accommodate households with varied income levels.
Policy L U 3.1. S: Promote development ofhousing that is affordable to residents, 1X
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The proposed amendments are consistent with the objectives and policies listed above.
Two -unit developments and ADUs provide diversity in the local housing stock,
increasing the number of homes available. In addition, the proposed amendments are 0
necessary to comply with changes to California legislation since the time the City's ADU
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The proposed amendments also would implement several provisions within Housing Q
Element Program HP-2.1. This includes addressing changes to California law regarding
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transitional housing, supportive housing, emergency shelters, low barrier navigation
centers, employee and agricultural worker housing, ADUs, and group homes.
The proposal is allowed within the applicable underlying zone and complies with all
other applicable provisions of the Unified Development Code (UDC);
The proposed amendments do not require a consistency finding with the existing code
because the project would amend the SCMC in general. While no consistency finding is
required, the proposed amendments would not change development densities or the
City's zoning map; the proposed amendments implement and memorialize existing state
legislation that applies to development in the City today, bringing the SCMC into
consistency with California law.
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
The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the requirements of California
regulations, and would bring the SCMC into compliance with state law.
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 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, Sheriprotection, etc.) are
readily available; and
4. The provision of utilities (e.g. potable water, schools. Solid waste collection and w
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adequate to serve the site.
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The proposed amendments do not include development of any specific site, and would
amend the SCMC in general. Development of ADUs, two -unit developments, and other
residential -related uses described in the amendments would be developed in compliance
with California law and would be regulated by the City to maximum extent feasible. The
City currently receives service from the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los E
Angeles County and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The City is likewise
served by all applicable utilities. Nothing in the proposed amendments would increase the Q
need for fire or police protection services, or increase demand for utilities.
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SECTION 4. ADDITIONAL FINDINGS FOR UDC26-001. Based upon the foregoing
facts and findings for Master Case 26-011, including UDC26-001, the City Council finds as
follows:
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The amendments are consistent with the adjacent area, ifapplicable;
The proposed amendments would apply to properties throughout the City and are
consistent with the principles of the General Plan as described above. No new
development is included with the proposed amendments.
The amendments are 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 reflect the requirements of current
state legislation as well as implementation of the City's Housing Element.
Approval of the amendments will be in the interest ofpublic health, convenience, safety,
and general welfare and in conformity with good zoning practice;
The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the requirements of California
regulations, and would bring the SCMC into compliance with state law. The City would
continue to regulate these uses and development types to the extent permitted under
California law, including, without limitation, issuance of building permits and conduction
of building inspections.
The amendments are consistent with other applicable provisions of this code; and
The proposed text amendments to the SCMC were drafted to be consistent with all other
provisions of the SCMC.
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 required to implement Program HP-2.1 and to address
current state legislation regarding ADUs and SB9. Therefore, the amendments would
promote the general welfare and public convenience and would constitute good zoning
practice.
SECTION 5: DETERMINATION, APPROVALS. The City Council approves Master
Case 26-011, consisting of the proposed SCMC amendments as described above and set forth in
attached Exhibits A and B, which are incorporated by reference.
SECTION 6: RELIANCE ON RECORD. Each and every one of the findings and
determinations in this ordinance are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral
and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project. The findings and
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determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all
respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a
whole.
SECTION 7: SUMMARIES OF INFORMATION. All summaries of information in the
findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record. The
absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular
finding is not based in part on that fact.
SECTION 8. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after its passage and adoption.
SECTION 9. The City Clerk will certify to the passage of this ordinance and cause it to
be published as required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this th day of , 2026.
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DATE:
MAYOR
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) ss.
CITY OF SANTA CLARITA )
I, Mary Cusick, City Clerk of the City of Santa Clarita, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 26- was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the th day of 2026. That thereafter, said
ordinance was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the th
day of 2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 26-
and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
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Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least twenty percent (20%) of total
project units as affordable to lower income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on
any of the following parcels: 2861-058-072, 2861-058-073, 2861-058-074, 2861-058-075, 2861-058-076,
2861-058-077, 2861-058-079, 2861-058-080, 2861-058-081, 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861-058-084,
2861-058-085, and 2861-058-071.
2Projects subject to and compliant with all requirements of Government Code Section 65913.4 are
permitted without a conditional use permit or any other nonlegislative discretionary approval.
54. Family Day Care Homes
Parking
Includes a private single-family dwelling where nonmedical care and
2 fully enclosed spaces
protection are provided to individuals for periods less than twenty-four (24)
hours.
a. Adult —up to six (6) adults.
b. Family —up to fourteen (14) children. Family day care homes shall be
licensed by the State and consistent with Section 1597.30 of the Health and
Safety Code.
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and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for
fraternity/sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an
institution of higher learning.
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Parking
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home kitchen of a primary residential dwelling unit. A cottage food operation
required
shall be considered an accessory use and shall not operate as a food facility or
wholesale food manufacturer. Home -based cottage food operations shall be
in accordance with Section 17.66.025 (Cottage Food Operations).
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Parking
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No additional parking
use and do not include the storage of materials of any kind or product
required
manufacturing of any kind. Home occupation businesses shall be in
accordance with Chapter 17.65 (Home Occupations).
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Parking
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2 fully enclosed spaces for
occupancy and includes adequate working space reserved for, and regularly
residential use, plus
used by, one or more persons residing therein. Joint living and working
parking for commercial use
quarters shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.080 Qoint Living and
as per the parking
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Parking
Includes dwellings initially constructed for the purposes of displaying the
3 spaces per model
different housing models offered for sale within a residential development.
Model homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 17.67.030(C)
(temporary uses).
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Parking
Includes residential facilities usually occupied by the elderly that provide
0.5 spaces for each unit
rooms, meals, personal care and health monitoring services under the
and/or bed
supervision of a professional nurse or other professional health care provider
and that may provide other services, such as recreation, social and cultural
activities, financial services and transportation. Typical uses include
convalescent homes.
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2 fully enclosed spaces
nonmedical services, supervision, treatment or assistance essential for
sustaining the activities of daily living tG six (6) er fewer norms ^S is provided.
Residential service/care home shall be consistent with Section 1500 et seq. of
the Health and Safety Code and any other applicable State law.
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2 fully enclosed stalls;
rooms are rented individually or separately to tenants under separate rental
plus one parking stall for
agreements where tenants do not share common financial responsibility for use
each resident 18 years or
of the dwelling unit as a whole. Rent may be paid in money, goods, labor, or
older
otherwise. Rental agreements may be written or oral. Housing protected by
Federal or State law, including housing for persons protected under the Fair
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3604(F)) and the California Fair Housing Act
(California Government Code Section 12920 et seq.), or housing otherwise
subject to treatment as a single-family dwelling unit by the provisions of State
law shall not constitute a rooming house.
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Parking
Supportive commercial uses serving the local area, such as grocery stores,
restaurants, personal services, and retail sale of specialty goods, may be
permitted in a proposed development project, new establishment, or
conversion of a residence; provided, that the size, location, design, and use
types are determined to be compatible with the surrounding area. Such
supportive commercial uses in the NU4 and NU5 zones shall be located in
activity areas, must be at least one (1) mile from any commercial land use
designation, and must not exceed five (5) acres in size. A change in use in an
established activity area shall be subject to the required entitlement for such
use in the CN zone. However, a permitted use in the CN zone shall require a
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A. The following residential use types are defined or governed by state law in all zones.
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Units and lunior Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted pursuant to California law as
may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323.
2. Employee and Agricultural Worker Housing
Employee housingserving erving six or fewer employees and agricultural employee housing consistingof fnot
more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or
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without limitation, Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6.
3. Low -Barrier Navigation Centers
Low Barrier Navigation Centers are reviewed and ministerially permitted pursuant to California law as
may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 65662, et.
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4. Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time,
including without limitation, Government Code Section 65583. Supportive Housing includes housing with
no limits on length of stay that is linked to on -site or off -site services that assist a resident in retaining
housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible,
work in the community.
5. Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time,
subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same
zone. Transitional Housing includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated
under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an
assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of
stays shall be no less than six (6) months and no more than two (2) years.
17.51.030 Landscaping and Irrigation Standards. Subsection
(C)(6)(a)(vii)
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permitted only following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for a new garage consistent a)
with the residential parking requirements, except as otherwise provided by California Law,
including, without limitation, Government Code 66323. Modifications are not permitted which E
reduce the interior dimensions to less than twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet for two (2) car O
garages, or two (2) ten (10) foot by twenty (20) foot garages in the case of single car garages.
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required garage space identified above must clear a minimum of three and one-half (3 1/2) feet
above the ground and may not impede vehicle parking.
S. Residential units shall be limited to one (1) electric service meter per residential unit. Art
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17.57.025 Two -Unit Residential Development
Amended and Restated
Two -Unit Residential Development
A. The purpose of this section is to implement California law mandating approval of not
more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone and urban lot
splits, including, without limitation Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7.
respectively, as may be amended from time to time. This section controls in the event of
any conflict with other sections of this code. California law controls and supersedes any
conflicting part of this code.
B. Development. The Director must consider proposed developments containing not more
than two residential units within a single-family residential zone ministerially, so long as
the proposed development meets all requirements of applicable law including this code.
1. Standards. All developments proposed under this section must satisfy the objective
development standards required in the underlying zoning designation, unless
otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.
C. Urban lot splits. An application to review and approve a parcel map for an urban lot split
must be ministerially reviewed and approved if the application satisfies all requirements
of California law and this section.
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D. Certificate of occupancy. Before the Building Official issues any final certificate of
occupancy for any two -unit development proposed pursuant to this section, the
property owner must record with the County Recorder a covenant running with the land
stating that all units developed pursuant to this section must be for a term of 30 days or
longer. The covenant required by this Section must be approved as to form by the City
Attorney."
17. 57.040 Accessory Buildings and Structures
Amended and Restated
L. Accessory Dwelling Units. This subsection implements California law governing accessory
dwelling unit ("ADU") and junior accessory dwelling unit ("JADU") mandates, including, without
limitation, Government Code Section 66323, as may be amended from time to time, pursuant
to California law. Should any conflict arise between this subsection and California law, California
law controls with respect to the conflicting portions of this subsection and all other portions of
this subsection will be deemed to be in full effect. An accessory dwelling unit is a residential use
that is consistent with the City's General Plan, residential zone designations, and densitL
1. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the
following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this
Chapter. Undefined words and phrases and have the same meaning as set forth in this
Code or in Applicable law.
"Applicable law" means Title 7, Division, 1, Chapter 13 of the California Government
Code, beginning at Government Code section 66310, et. seq., and the SCMC.
"Primary dwelling" means a residential structure on a single parcel with provisions for
living, sleeping, eating, a single kitchen for cooking, and sanitation facilities. Where more
than one residential structure exists on a lot, the "primary dwelling" will either be the
residential structure that was first issued a valid certificate of occupancy, or, when
applicable, the largest residential structure on the lot.
2. Certificate of Occupancy.
a. Except as allowed by Applicable law, the Building Official will not issue a final
certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU before the Building Official issues a final
certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling(s).
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a. ADUs may not be used in violation of this code, and any rental of the ADU must be
for a term of 30 days or longer.
b. IADU may not be sold separately; has size and attribute restrictions required by this
code; and the property owner must occupy either the single-family residence in
which the IADU is permitted, or the newly created IADU, unless exempt pursuant to
Applicable law, including without limitation Government Code Section 66333(b). The
IADU cannot be rented for any period less than 30 days.
4. Application for Address Number. ADUs and IADUs that do not include an internal
connection to the primary dwelling must submit an application for an address number.
A IADU with an internal connection to the primary dwelling will not receive an address
number unless determined necessary for safety purposes by the Building Official.
Address numbers will be determined by the Building Official pursuant to the procedures
outlined in this code. Address numbers must be placed over the entrance to the ADU or
IADU or on some other place where the number can be visible from the street. When
required by the Fire Chief, or designee, address identification must be provided in
additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
5. Fees.
a. Except as provided in Applicable law, all ADUs and IADUs are subject to development
impact fees. ADU development impact fees will be charged proportionally related to
the square footage of the Primary dwelling unit in accordance with this code.
b. Except as provided by Applicable law, each ADU and IADU must install a separate
utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility, which is subject to a
connection fee or capacity charge, that is proportionate to the burden of the
proposed ADU on the water or sewer system based on its square footage or
drainage fixture units. AIADU with internal connection to the primary dwelling must
install a separate utility connection if required by the Building Official. The fee or
charge may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services.
c. The City may charge reasonable inspection and construction fees for inspections
and for all required permits. The fees will be established by City Council resolution,
as may be amended or superseded from time to time, and be assessed on the
property owner.
17.66.070 Homeless Shelters.
The following standards apply to all homeless shelters:
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A. Homeless shelters shall maintain a maximum occupancy not to exceed sixty (60)
individuals, permitted by right. Occupancy in excess of sixty (60) individuals may be approved
subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
B. Homeless shelters shall provide on -site waiting and intake areas screened from public view
C. The homeless shelter shall provide on -site management with security during operational
hours.
D. The homeless shelter shall be well lit during operational hours and be in conformance
with Section 17.51.050 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).
-PE. Homeless shelters shall be allowed to have intake between the hours of five p.m. to eight
p.m. or at dusk, whichever is sooner, and may discharge patrons from eight a.m. to ten a.m. the
following day.
r=,F. Homeless shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards as set forth in this
code.
#G. A homeless shelter shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of another
homeless shelter. Homeless shelters that are located outside of the Homeless Shelter Overlay
Zone shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of as private or public primary or
secondary school, public or private parks and community centers.
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Proposed SCMC Amendments
16.28 Urban Lot Split Subdivision Requirements
This section is repealed.
17.11.020 Definitions.
"Accessory dwelling unit (ADU)" is defined pursuant to California law as may be amended from
time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 66313(a) and 66323.
'Junior accessory dwelling unit OADU)" is defined pursuant to California law as may be
amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 66313(d)
and 66323.
17.22.090 Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit.
The Class I application ministerial process shall apply to accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units (Ord. 21-1 § 6 (Exh. A), 1 /26/21)
17.35 Mixed Use Zones
17.35.010 Mixed Use Corridor (MXC) Zone. Subsection (B)
Residential
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Community Care Facility
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Residential Use Types
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Residential
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17.36 Open Space Zones
17.36.010 Open Space (OS) Zone. Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types
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Caretaker's Residence
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Dwelling —Single -Family
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Family Day Care Homes —Adult
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Family Day Care Homes —Family
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17.36.020 Open Space —Agriculture (OS -A) Zone. Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types
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Caretaker's Residence
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Dwelling —Single -Family
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3.
Home -Based Cottage Food Operation
AP
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Home Occupation Business
P
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Family Day Care Homes —Adult
P
6.
Family Day Care —Family
P
7.
1 Residential Service/Care Home
P
17.36.030 Open Space —National Forest (OS-NF) Zone. Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types
1.
Caretaker's Residence
P
2.
Dwelling —Single -Family
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Residential Use Types
3.
Family Day Care Homes —Adult
P
4.
Family Day Care Homes —Family
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5.
Residential Service/Care Home
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17.36.040 Open Space —Bureau of Land Management (OS-BLM) Zone.
Subsection (B)
Residential Use Types
1.
Caretaker's Residence
P
2.
Dwelling —Single -Family
P
3.
Family Day Care Homes —Adult
P
4.
Family Day Care Homes —Family
P
5.
Residential Service/Care Home
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17.37.020 Public/Institutional (PI) Zone
Residential Use Types
1.
Caretaker's Residence
P
2.
Dwelling —Single -Family
P
3.
Family Day Care Homes —Adult
P
4.
Family Day Care —Family
P
5.
Fraternity/Sorority Houses
C
6.
Residential Service/Care Home
P
17.38.050 MU - Mixed Use Overlay Zone Subsection (E)
Residential Use Types
1.
Caretaker's Residence
P
2.
Community Care Facility
C
3.
Dwelling
a.
Single -Family
P
b.
Two (2) Family
P
c.
Multifamily
P
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Family Day Care Homes
P
5.
Home -Based Cottage Food Operation
AP
6.
Home Occupation Business
P
7.
Joint Living/Working Quarters
M
8.
Model Homes
M
9.
Residential Health Care Facility
C
10.
Residential Service/Care Home
C
17.42.010 Residential Use Types.
1. Caretaker's Residence
Parking
Includes permanent or temporary housing that is secondary or accessory to
2 fully enclosed spaces;
the primary nonresidential use on the same property. Caretaker's housing
spaces may be tandem
shall be used exclusively for occupancy by a caretaker for security or
monitoring of the primary use. Caretaker's residences shall comply with the
parking standards for single-family residential uses.
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2. Community Care Facility
Parking
Includes any residential facility which is planned, designed and managed to
0.5 spaces per unit; plus
include facilities and common areas that maximize the residents' potential for
guest parking at 1 space
independent living. The facility may be occupied by elderly or disabled
per each 8 units
persons or households as defined in the Health and Safety Code. Direct
services that may be provided include those relating to nutritional, social,
recreational, housekeeping and personal needs of the residents.
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3. Dwelling iParking
Includes a building or portion of a building with a single room or group of internally connected rooms that
is designed exclusively for the long-term habitation of a family and contains facilities for sleeping, eating,
sanitation and a kitchen.
a. Single -Family —a detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by a
2 fully enclosed
single family.
spaces
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b. Two (2) Family —includes a duplex, or other building designed for occupancy by
2 fully enclosed
two (2) families living independently of each other, which may be owned
spaces per unit
individually or by a single landlord.
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c. Multifamily —includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three
(1) Studio-1
(3) or more families living independently of each other, each in a separate dwelling
enclosed parking
unit, which may be owned individually or by a single landlord. Includes apartments,
space per unit
townhomes, row houses, triplexes, and fourplexes. Accessible parking stalls shall be
required in accordance with the Building Code.
(2) One bedroom-2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(3) Two bedroom-2
enclosed parking
spaces per unit
(4) Guest parking-1
parking space per
each two units (for
complexes with more
than 3 units)
(5) For senior/age
restricted
developments, one
parking space per
each two units, plus
required guest
parking
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'Notwithstanding the above, a multifamily project that includes at least twenty percent (20%) of total
project units as affordable to lower income households shall be permitted without need for use permit on
any of the following parcels: 2861-058-072, 2861-058-073, 2861-058-074, 2861-058-075, 2861-058-076,
2861-058-077, 2861-058-079, 2861-058-080, 2861-058-081, 2861-058-082, 2861-058-083, 2861-058-084,
2861-058-085, and 2861-058-071.
2Projects subject to and compliant with all requirements of Government Code Section 65913.4 are
permitted without a conditional use permit or any other nonlegislative discretionary approval.
4. Family Day Care Homes
Parking
Includes a private single-family dwelling where nonmedical care and
2 fully enclosed spaces
protection are provided to individuals for periods less than twenty-four (24)
hours.
a. Adult —up to six (6) adults.
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4. Family Day Care Homes
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b. Family —up to fourteen (14) children. Family day care homes shall be
licensed by the State and consistent with Section 1597.30 of the Health and
Safety Code.
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5. Fraternity and Sorority Houses
Parking
Includes buildings containing sleeping rooms, bathrooms, common rooms
0.75 spaces per bed
and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for
fraternity/sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an
institution of higher learning.
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6. Home -Based Cottage Food Operation
Parking
Includes an enterprise which produces and sells cottage food products in the
No additional parking
home kitchen of a primary residential dwelling unit. A cottage food operation
required
shall be considered an accessory use and shall not operate as a food facility or
wholesale food manufacturer. Home -based cottage food operations shall be
in accordance with Section 17.66.025 (Cottage Food Operations).
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7. Home Occupation Businesses
Parking
Includes office businesses which are incidental and accessory to a residential
No additional parking
use and do not include the storage of materials of any kind or product
required
manufacturing of any kind. Home occupation businesses shall be in
accordance with Chapter 17.65 (Home Occupations).
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8. Joint Living and Working Quarters (Live/Work Units)
Parking
Includes a dwelling occupying a building designed for commercial or industrial
2 fully enclosed spaces for
occupancy and includes adequate working space reserved for, and regularly
residential use, plus
used by, one or more persons residing therein. Joint living and working
parking for commercial use
quarters shall be in accordance with Section 17.66.080 Qoint Living and
as per the parking
Working Quarters).
requirements contained in
this code
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9. Model Homes
Parking
Includes dwellings initially constructed for the purposes of displaying the
3 spaces per model
different housing models offered for sale within a residential development.
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Model homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 17.67.030(C)
(temporary uses).
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10. Mobilehome Park
Parking
Includes sites containing spaces with the required improvements and utilities
2 spaces per unit; spaces
that are leased for the long-term placement of mobile or manufactured
may be tandem; plus 1
homes and may include services and facilities for residents.
space per 2 units for guest
parking
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11. Residential Health Care Facility
Parking
Includes residential facilities usually occupied by the elderly that provide
0.5 spaces for each unit
rooms, meals, personal care and health monitoring services under the
and/or bed
supervision of a professional nurse or other professional health care provider
and that may provide other services, such as recreation, social and cultural
activities, financial services and transportation. Typical uses include
convalescent homes.
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12. Residential Service/Care Home
Parking
Includes a private single-family residence where twenty-four (24) hour care,
2 fully enclosed spaces
nonmedical services, supervision, treatment or assistance essential for
sustaining the activities of daily living is provided. Residential service/care
home shall be consistent with Section 1500 et seq. of the Health and Safety
Code and any other applicable State law.
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13. Rooming House
Parking
Means a dwelling unit (other than a hotel or motel) where three (3) or more
2 fully enclosed stalls;
rooms are rented individually or separately to tenants under separate rental
plus one parking stall for
agreements where tenants do not share common financial responsibility for use
each resident 18 years or
of the dwelling unit as a whole. Rent may be paid in money, goods, labor, or
older
otherwise. Rental agreements may be written or oral. Housing protected by
Federal or State law, including housing for persons protected under the Fair
Housing Act (42 U.S.C. Section 3604(F)) and the California Fair Housing Act
(California Government Code Section 12920 et seq.), or housing otherwise
subject to treatment as a single-family dwelling unit by the provisions of State
law shall not constitute a rooming house.
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detached residential units.
14. Supportive Commercial Uses Serving the Local Area
Parking
Supportive commercial uses serving the local area, such as grocery stores,
Parking as determined by
restaurants, personal services, and retail sale of specialty goods, may be
the Director
permitted in a proposed development project, new establishment, or
conversion of a residence; provided, that the size, location, design, and use
types are determined to be compatible with the surrounding area. Such
supportive commercial uses in the NU4 and NU5 zones shall be located in
activity areas, must be at least one (1) mile from any commercial land use
designation, and must not exceed five (5) acres in size. A change in use in an
established activity area shall be subject to the required entitlement for such
use in the CN zone. However, a permitted use in the CN zone shall require a
MUP.
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17.42.020 State -Designated Housing Use Types
A. The following residential use types are defined or governed by state law in all zones.
1. Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units are permitted pursuant to California law as
may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Section 66323.
2. Employee and Agricultural Worker Housing
Employee housing serving six or fewer employees and agricultural employee housing consisting of not
more than 36 beds in a group quarters or 12 units or spaces designed for use by a single family or
household are permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time, including,
without limitation, Health and Safety Code Sections 17021.5 and 17021.6.
3. Low -Barrier Navigation Centers
Low Barrier Navigation Centers are reviewed and ministerially permitted pursuant to California law as
may be amended from time to time, including without limitation, Government Code Sections 65662, et.
seq.
4. Supportive Housing
Supportive Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time,
including without limitation, Government Code Section 65583. Supportive Housing includes housing with
no limits on length of stay that is linked to on -site or off -site services that assist a resident in retaining
housing, improving his/her health conditions and maximizing his or her ability to live and, when possible,
work in the community.
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5. Transitional Housing
Transitional Housing is permitted pursuant to California law, as may be amended from time to time,
subject to only those restrictions that apply to other residential dwellings of the same type in the same
zone. Transitional Housing includes buildings configured as a rental housing development but operated
under program requirements. Upon termination of assistance, the unit shall be recirculated as an
assisted unit to another eligible program recipient at some predetermined point in time where length of
stays shall be no less than six (6) months and no more than two (2) years.
17.51.030 Landscaping and Irrigation Standards. Subsection
(C)(6)(a)(vii)
a. Single -Family Development.
i. All new residential development shall have one (1) twenty-four (24) inch box tree
planted in the required front yard, to the satisfaction of the Director. This requirement
may be waived or modified by the Director where it is found to be impractical due to
topographical conditions, where it is not keeping with the neighborhood, or where it
otherwise will not benefit the area.
ii. Landscape parkways shall be installed in all new residential development. These
parkways shall be installed between the curb and sidewalk and shall be five (5) feet in
width. Parkways shall not be separated by sidewalk.
iii. For single-family homes located adjacent to a parkway, either public or private right-
of-way, the homeowner has the responsibility to plant, irrigate and maintain the parkway
in a healthy and thriving condition, unless the parkway is maintained by the homeowners'
association or other entity. The parkway shall be planted with City -approved street trees
and landscaping that is consistent with other parkways within the community the property
is located within. Plant material that contains spines or thorns, poisonous -to -the -touch or
noxious plants, nonliving materials that exceed six (6) inches in height, and gravel or rocks
or wood chips that exceed more than fifty percent (50%) of the parkway area are
prohibited in the parkway.
iv. The landscape plan shall include all areas located within the front yard and all side
yard areas exposed to the street view.
v. The preferred plant palette shall include drought tolerant and low-water use
landscaping. Low-water usage turf or warm season turf is recommended.
vi. Turf shall be limited to a maximum of fifty percent (50%) of the total landscaped area.
Turf shall be excluded from areas difficult to irrigate (e.g., narrow pathways, parkways less
than five (5) feet in width, sidewalk strips, slopes, etc.).
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17.57.020 Residential Development Standards
H. Modifications of Garages. Conversions of existing required garages into habitable space are
permitted only following the issuance of a certificate of occupancy fora new garage consistent
with the residential parking requirements, except as otherwise provided by California Law,
including, without limitation, Government Code 66323. Modifications are not permitted which
reduce the interior dimensions to less than twenty (20) feet by twenty (20) feet for two (2) car
garages, or two (2) ten (10) foot by twenty (20) foot garages in the case of single car garages.
Clear entry must be provided for all garages at a minimum of sixteen (16) feet for two (2) car
garages and eight (8) feet for single car garages. Wall -mounted equipment within the minimum
required garage space identified above must clear a minimum of three and one-half (3 1/2) feet
above the ground and may not impede vehicle parking.
S. Residential units shall be limited to one (1) electric service meter per residential unit.
17.57.025 Two -Unit Residential Development
Amended and Restated
Two -Unit Residential Development
A. The purpose of this section is to implement California law mandating approval of not
more than two residential units within a single-family residential zone and urban lot
splits, including, without limitation Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7,
respectively, as may be amended from time to time. This section controls in the event of
any conflict with other sections of this code. California law controls and supersedes any
conflicting part of this code.
B. Development. The Director must consider proposed developments containing not more
than two residential units within a single-family residential zone ministerially, so long as
the proposed development meets all requirements of applicable law including this code.
Standards. All developments proposed under this section must satisfy the objective
development standards required in the underlying zoning designation, unless
otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.
C. Urban lotsplits. An application to review and approve a parcel map for an urban lot split
must be ministerially reviewed and approved if the application satisfies all requirements
of California law and this section.
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All lot splits proposed under this section must satisfy the objective parcel map
standards in Title 16 of this Code, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California
law.
2. All uses allowed on a lot created by this section are limited to residential uses
3. An applicant for an urban lot split must prepare and execute an affidavit on a form
approved by the City Attorney before the Building Official issues any final certificate
of occupancy, requiring owner -occupancy of one of the two units as their principal
residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban
lot split, unless otherwise exempt pursuant to California law.
D. Certificate of occupancy. Before the Building Official issues any final certificate of
occupancy for any two -unit development proposed pursuant to this section, the
property owner must record with the County Recorder a covenant running with the land
stating that all units developed pursuant to this section must be for a term of 30 days or
longer. The covenant required by this Section must be approved as to form by the City
Attorney."
17. 57.040 Accessory Buildings and Structures
Amended and Restated
L. Accessory Dwelling Units. This subsection implements California law governing accessory
dwelling unit ("ADU") and junior accessory dwelling unit ('JADU") mandates, including, without
limitation, Government Code Section 66323, as may be amended from time to time, pursuant
to California law. Should any conflict arise between this subsection and California law, California
law controls with respect to the conflicting portions of this subsection and all other portions of
this subsection will be deemed to be in full effect. An accessory dwelling unit is a residential use
that is consistent with the City's General Plan, residential zone designations, and density.
1. Definitions. Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context, the
following definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases used in this
Chapter. Undefined words and phrases and have the same meaning as set forth in this
Code or in Applicable law.
"Applicable law" means Title 7, Division, 1, Chapter 13 of the California Government
Code, beginning at Government Code section 66310, et. seq., and the SCMC.
"Primary dwelling" means a residential structure on a single parcel with provisions for
living, sleeping, eating, a single kitchen for cooking, and sanitation facilities. Where more
than one residential structure exists on a lot, the "primary dwelling" will either be the
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residential structure that was first issued a valid certificate of occupancy, or, when
applicable, the largest residential structure on the lot.
2. Certificate of Occupancy.
Except as allowed by Applicable law, the Building Official will not issue a final
certificate of occupancy for an ADU or JADU before the Building Official issues a final
certificate of occupancy is issued for the primary dwelling(s).
3. Limitations.
ADUs may not be used in violation of this code, and any rental of the ADU must be
for a term of 30 days or longer.
b. JADU may not be sold separately; has size and attribute restrictions required by this
code; and the property owner must occupy either the single-family residence in
which the JADU is permitted, or the newly created JADU, unless exempt pursuant to
Applicable law, including without limitation Government Code Section 66333(b). The
JADU cannot be rented for any period less than 30 days.
4. Application for Address Number. ADUs and JADUs that do not include an internal
connection to the primary dwelling must submit an application for an address number.
A JADU with an internal connection to the primary dwelling will not receive an address
number unless determined necessary for safety purposes by the Building Official.
Address numbers will be determined by the Building Official pursuant to the procedures
outlined in this code. Address numbers must be placed over the entrance to the ADU or
JADU or on some other place where the number can be visible from the street. When
required by the Fire Chief, or designee, address identification must be provided in
additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response.
5. Fees.
a. Except as provided in Applicable law, all ADUs and JADUs are subject to development
impact fees. ADU development impact fees will be charged proportionally related to
the square footage of the Primary dwelling unit in accordance with this code.
b. Except as provided by Applicable law, each ADU and JADU must install a separate
utility connection directly between the ADU and the utility, which is subject to a
connection fee or capacity charge, that is proportionate to the burden of the
proposed ADU on the water or sewer system based on its square footage or
drainage fixture units. AJADU with internal connection to the primary dwelling must
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install a separate utility connection if required by the Building Official. The fee or
charge may not exceed the reasonable cost of providing the services.
c. The City may charge reasonable inspection and construction fees for inspections
and for all required permits. The fees will be established by City Council resolution,
as may be amended or superseded from time to time, and be assessed on the
property owner.
17.66.070 Homeless Shelters.
The following standards apply to all homeless shelters:
A. Homeless shelters shall maintain a maximum occupancy not to exceed sixty (60)
individuals, permitted by right. Occupancy in excess of sixty (60) individuals may be approved
subject to the issuance of a conditional use permit.
B. Homeless shelters shall provide on -site waiting and intake areas screened from public view.
C. The homeless shelter shall provide on -site management with security during operational
hours.
D. The homeless shelter shall be well lit during operational hours and be in conformance with
Section 17.51.050 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).
E. Homeless shelters shall be allowed to have intake between the hours of five p.m. to eight
p.m. or at dusk, whichever is sooner, and may discharge patrons from eight a.m. to ten a.m. the
following day.
F. Homeless shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards as set forth in this
code.
G. A homeless shelter shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of another
homeless shelter. Homeless shelters that are located outside of the Homeless Shelter Overlay
Zone shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of a private or public primary or
secondary school, public or private parks and community centers.
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NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
FROM:
[X] County Clerk City of Santa Clarita
County of Los Angeles Community Development
12400 E. Imperial Hwy., Rm. 2001 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Suite #302
Norwalk, CA 90650 Santa Clarita, CA 91355
[ ] Office of Planning and Research
1400 Tenth Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
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DATE: April 28, 2026
PROJECT NAME: 2026 Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance and Housing Law Updates
PROJECT APPLICANT: City of Santa Clarita, Department of Community Development
(Contact: Andy Olson; 661.255.4973)
PROJECT LOCATION: Citywide
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The City of Santa Clarita is updating the Santa Clarita Municipal Code (SCMC),
including text amendments to Chapter 16 (Subdivisions) and Chapter 17 (Zoning). The proposed amendments
include amendments to the City's accessory dwelling unit (ADU) ordinance, amendments to the City's two -unit
development (Senate Bill 9) ordinance, and amendments to implement Housing Element Program HP-2.1.
This is to advise that the [ ] Director of Community Development [ ] Planning Commission [X] City Council of
the City of Santa Clarita has approved the above project on April 28, 2026. 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: A Notice of Exemption was prepared for the proposed project. Public Resources Code
Section 21080.17 states that the adoption of an ADU ordinance by a city or county to implement Section 65852.1
of, or Article 2 (commencing with Section 66314) or Article 3 (commencing with Section 66333) of Chapter 13
of Division 1 of Title 7 of, the Government Code, is exempt from CEQA. Further, California Government Code
Section 66411.7(n) states that adoption of an ordinance to implement the provisions of Senate Bill 9 are exempt
from CEQA under Division 13 of the Public Resources Code (commencing with Section 21000). The project
further is exempt from additional environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines (14 Cal. Code of Regs. §
15000, et seq.) 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, Department of Community Development.
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 302
Santa Clarita, California 91355
(661) 255-4330
Contact Person/Title: Andy Olson, Associate Planner
Signature:
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