HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-28 - ORDINANCES - HOUSING ELEMENT CODE AMEND MC 26-011 UDC26001.� ORDINANCE NO.26-2
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.
�1 C. The City Council adopted the City's two -unit development (Senate Bill 9 [SB91)
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
(Project).
F. The Project was duly noticed for a public hearing before the Planning Commission in
accordance with the public hearing noticing requirements of the SCMC, and a one -eighth
page advertisement was placed in The Signal Newspaper on February 24, 2026.
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,
"CEQA").
H. The Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the project commencing
on March 17, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., or later, at City Hall, 23920 Valencia Boulevard, Santa
Clarita, California.
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I. 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.
J. 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);
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
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
activity is not subject to CEQA.
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 I 11
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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 SB9 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 of housing 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 of housing types within neighborhoods that
accommodate households with varied income levels.
Policy LU 3.1.5: Promote development of housing that is affordable to residents,
including households with incomes in the very low, low, and
moderate income classifications, through provision ofadequate
sites on the Land Use Map, allowance far density bonuses and
other development incentives.
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
necessary to comply with changes to California legislation since the time the City's ADU
and SB9 ordinances were adopted.
.� The proposed amendments also would implement several provisions within Housing
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.
R 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.
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
The proposed amendments are necessary to implement the requirements of California
regulations, and would bring the SCMC into compliance with state law.
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: n
1. The design, location, shape, size, and operating characteristics are suitable for I '
the proposed use;
2. The highways or streets that provide access to the site are ofsuffcient 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, Sher protection, etc.) are
readily available; and
4. The provision ofutilities (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 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
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
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:
A. The amendments are 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 as described above. No new
development is included with the proposed amendments.
B. 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.
C. Approval ofthe amendments will be in the interest ofpublic health, convenience, safety,
and general welfare and in conformity with good zoningpractice;
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. - -
D. The amendments are consistent with other applicable praaisinw. of This rode; -and
The proposed text amendments to the SCMC were drafted to be -consistent with all other
provisions of the SCMC.
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 required to implement Program HP-2.1 and to address
current state legislation regarding ADUs and S139. 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 m 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 28" day of April, 2026.
ATTEST:
CITY CLE a '
DATE:.
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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. 26-2 was regularly introduced and placed upon its first reading at a
regular meeting of the City Council on the 14' day of April 2026. That thereafter, said ordinance
was duly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 28t° day of April
2026, by the following vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ayala, Gibbs, Miranda, Weste
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: McLean
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
AND I FURTHER CERTIFY that the foregoing is the original of Ordinance No. 26-2
and was published in The Signal newspaper in accordance with State Law (G.C. 40806).
CITY CLERK
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Exhibit A
16.28 Urban Lot Split Subdivision Requirements
This section is re ep aled
17.11.020 Definitions.
"Junior accessory dwelling unit OADur is defined pursuant to California law as may be
amended frQm time to time, including without limitation, Govern[nent Code
66323.rneans an accessory dwelling WR t "that s no more than 900 square feet A s4ze Ad
GORta red ent rely WithiR a s ngle fam ly residence," which "may include separate san tat on
may be later amended.
1 17.22.090 Accessory Dwelling Unit Permit.
The Class I application ministerial process shall apply to accessory dwelling units and junior
accessory dwelling units.- Accessory d^.:ell'^o^ _ '- s shall be ^^mn '^d subject to h
Fequ cements of Section � � c� nnn� � Accessory 'Dwelling alld - other relevgnt qpct on;
of th s code+ Accessory GIW@"!Rg WA tS Shall also comply with ail State Of Cal fOrRia Fequ FeMeRts,
"fig Ca iforn a G^•'"' (Ord. 21-1 § 6 (Exh. A),
1/26/21)
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17.36.040 Open Space —Bureau of Land Management (OS-BLM) Zone.
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21. Caretaker's Residence
Parking
Includes permanent or temporary housingthat is secondary oraccessory to
the primary nonresidential use on the same property. Caretaker's housing
shall be used exclusively for occupancy by a caretaker for security or
monitoring of the primary use. Caretaker's residences shall complywith the
parking standards for single-family residential uses.
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32. Community Care Facility
Parking
Includes any residential facility which is planned, designed and managed to
include facilities and common areas that maximize the residents' potential for
independent living. The facility may be occupied by elderly or disabled
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.
0.5 spaces per unit; plus
guest parking at 1 space
per each 8 units
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4_. Dwelling IParking
Includes a building or portion of building with a single room or group of internally connected rooms that
is designed exclusively for the long-term habitation of family and contains facilities for sleeping, eating,
sanitation and a kitchen.
a. Single -Family —a detached building designed exclusively for occupancy by a
single family.
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c. Multifamily —includes a building designed and intended for occupancy by three
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(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.
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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, 2861-058-094,
2861-058-085, and 2861-058-071.
•Projects subject to and compliant with all requirements of Government Code Section 65913, are
permitted without a conditional use permit or any other nonlegislative discretionary approval.
S4. 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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6S 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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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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97. 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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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 joint Living and
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Working Quarters).
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402. 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.
Model homes shall be developed in accordance with Section 17.67.030(C)
(temporary uses).
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4410. Mobilehome Park
Parking
Includes sites containing spaces with the required improvements and utilities
that are leased for the long-term placement of mobile or manufactured
homes and may include services and facilities for residents.
2 spaces per unit; spaces
may be tandem; plus 1
space per 2 units for guest
parking
NU1
NU2
NU3
NU4
NUS
UR1
UR2
UR3
UR4
URS
CR
CC
CN
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1142 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.
NU7
NU2
NU3
NU4
NUS
UR1
UR2
UR3
UR4
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UIZ 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 to c x (6) _F fA ver persons 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.
NU1
NU2
NU3
NU4
NU5
UR1
UR2
UR3
UR4
UR5
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CC
CN
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441_g- 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 (422 U.S.C. Section 3604(F)) and the California Fair Housing Act
(California Government Code Section 112 22Q 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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NU2
NU3
NU4
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*Rooming houses are not permitted in neighborhoods that are comprised predominantly of single-family
detached residential units.
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3S14. Supportive Commercial Uses Serving the Local Area
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 NUS zones shall be located in
activity areas, must be at least one (1) mile from anycommercial land use
designation, and must not exceed five (5) acres in size. A change in use in an
established activity area shall be subjectto the required entitlement for such
use in the CN zone. However, a permitted use in the CN zone shall require a
MUP.
Parking as determined by
the Director
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NU2
NU3
NU4
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UR3
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17.42.020 State -Designated Housing Use Types
A The following residential use Noes are defined or governed by State law in all zones
may be amended from time tg timg, jflCluding without limitation. Government Code Section 66323.
_consisting. no
ldesigned
.for use by a single family or
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n
household are permitted pursuant to California law, as m
y 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 minister"allypermitted
pursuant to California law as
may be amended
from time to time including without limitation
Government Code Sections 65662 et
sea.
4. 5upportive Housing
Supportive Housing
is permitted pursuant to California law
as may be amended from time to time
including without
no limits on length
limitation, GQyernment Code Section 6
of stay that is linked to on -site or off -site
8 ipportive Housing includes housing with
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 Nousln¢
Transitional Housing
is permitted pursuant to California law,
as may be amended from time to time
5ublect to only those restrictions that apply to other residential
dwellings of the same Noe 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 (61 months and no more than
two (2) years
17.51.030 Landscaping and Irrigation Standards. Subsection
(C)(6)(a)(vii)
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 for a 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. Accessory dwelling YRItS incated w thin
garage subject to SeLtion Wall -mounted equipment within the minimum
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required garage space identified above must clear a minimum of three and one-half (31 /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. An
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17.57.025 Two -Unit Residential Development
Amended and Restated
Two -Unit Residential Dev loom nt
A. The purpose of this section i5 to implement California law mandating approval of not
more than two residential unit within a single-family residential zone and ljrban lot
any conflict with other sections of this code. California law cgritrols and super5edes any
conflicting part of this code
B. Development
The
Dir aor must consider propo
ed 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 mu t
5ati5fy the oblecuve
dgvelopment standards r p fired
in the underlying zoning designation,
unless
oth rwr e exemot
pursuant to California
la
S. _Urban lotsnlits An aooli
a*'L)n to review and approve a parcel map
for an urban lot split
must be ministerially
reviewed and approved
if thepli r
p n satisfies
all requirements
Qf California law and
this section.
1. All lot splits proposed
under this section
m t 5atisfy the o igctive
parcel map
standards in Title
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Unlessotherwi5g txempt pursuant
to California
law.
2. All uses allowed
on a lot [eat d by
this section are limited to residential use s.
3. An applicant for
an urban lot split
must orepare and execute an
affidavit on a form
approved by the
City Attorney before
the Building Official��aDy
final certificate
of gccuoancyrequiring
owner-occuoancy_Qf
one of the two units
as their principal
residence for a minimum of three
years from th"ate Qf the approval
of the urban
n
lot split unless otherwi
exempt
pursuant to Cglifornia law,
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D. Certi Icat occupancy Before the Building Official issuesany final certificate of
occupa� for any
two -unit development
proposed Dursuant to this section
the
properW 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
reauiurdy 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 ("ADUD and junior accessory dwelling
unit ("IADU") 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 Citys General Plan
residential zone designations and density.
1. Definitions Unless the contrary is stated or clearly appears from the context the
follf�g definitions govern the construction of the words and phrases u5d in this
Chapter. Undefined words and phrases and have the same meaning as set forth in this
Code or in Applicable law.
"Applicable IaW' 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 Occu ap�y.
a Except as
allowed by Applicable
law. the
Building
Official will not issue a final
certificate
of occupancy
for an ADU or IADU
before
the Building Official issues a final
certificate
of occupancy
is issued for the
rp imary
dwelling(
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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 of30ca sorlonge,
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 fly 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 day
4 Application for Address Number ADUs and IADU5 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
mined 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 ed by the Fire Chief or designee address identification must be provided in
additional approved locations to facilitate emergenN response.
5 Fees
a Except as provided in Applicable law, all ADUs and IAD s are subject to development n
impactfees ADU development impact fees will be charged proportionally related to
the square footage of the Primary dwelling unit in accordance with this code
b. Ex�gpt as provided by Applicable law, each ADU and IAQU 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 aemr sy5tern based on jt5 5quare footage or
drainage fixture units A IADU with internal conn coon to theprimary dwelling must
inatall a separate utility connection if required by the Building Official. The fee or
charge may not exceed tht rea5onable cost of providing the services
c The City may charge reasonable inspection and construction fees for inspections
tions
and for all required permits The fees will be establi hed bye Council resolution
as may be amended or superseded from time to time and be assessed on the
propel y 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 1 .S� 1.050 (Outdoor Lighting Standards).
FE. 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. _
GF. Homeless shelters shall abide by all applicable development standards asset forth in this
code.
9-G. A homeless shelter shall not be located within three hundred (300) feet of anal
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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