HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 6.A 09/21/2015Agenda Item #6.A
DATE: September 21, 2015
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager
FROM: Scott M. Duiven, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: Introduction (First Reading) of Ordinances Amending the Text of the Following
Sections of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and Petaluma SmartCode:
• Amendments to Chapter 7, Section 7.050 — Home Occupation Permit to
Address Consistency with California Assembly Bill 1616 Regarding the
Cottage Food Act.
• Amendments to Chapter 4, Section 4.030 — Allowable Land Uses and
Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 — Glossary of the IZO and Section
3.10.030 — Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses and Section 9 —
Glossary of the SmartCode to Address Consistency with Federal Law, the
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
• Amendments to Chapter 10, Section 10.020 — Definitions to Address
Consistency with Assembly Bill 1147 regarding the Massage Therapy Act.
• Amendments to Chapter 11, Section 11.030 — Off -Street Parking —
General Requirements to Clarify Exception where an Existing Single
Family Dwelling is Proposed to be Enlarged in Excess of Ten Percent.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council introduce (First Reading) the attached Ordinances
Amending the Text of the Following Sections of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and
Petaluma Smart Code:
1. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the text of the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. Chapter 7, Section 7.050 —
Home Occupation Permit to implement California Assembly Bill 1616 regarding the
Cottage Food Act.
2. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. Chapter 4, Section 4.030 — Allowable
Land Uses and Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 — Glossary and Amending the
SmartCode, Ordinance No. 2470 N.C.S. Section 3.10.030 — Permit Requirements for
Allowable Uses and Section 9 — Glossary to address consistency with the Religious Land
Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
3. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. Chapter 10, Section 10.020 — Definitions
to address consistency with Assembly Bill 1147 the Massage Therapy Act.
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4. Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Petaluma Amending the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. Chapter 11, Section 11.030 — Off -Street
Parking — General Requirements to clarify exceptions where an existing single family
dwelling is proposed to be enlarged in excess of ten percent.
BACKGROUND
There are a few components of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and Petaluma SmartCode
that need to be updated in order to ensure that Petaluma's zoning regulations are consistent with
changes in State and Federal law. The proposed zoning amendments included in this report are
in response to the following acts of legislation:
Cottage Food Act (2012)
Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (2000)
Massage Therapy Act (2014)
In addition, Staff is recommending a minor text correction related to off-street parking
regulations in instances where an existing single-family dwelling is being expanded.
Planning Commission Hearing —August 11, 2015
The Planning Commission held a public hearing to receive public testimony and provide
comments on the proposed text amendments to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance. There were
no public comments received at the hearing. The Planning Commission reviewed and discussed
the proposed text amendments and voted unanimously to approve the resolutions recommending
adoption of the text amendments to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode
(Attachments 5, 6, 7, 8).
DISCUSSION
Cottage Food Act
The Cottage Food Act, California Assembly Bill 1616, was signed into law on September 21,
2012 and became effective on January 1, 2013. The Cottage Food Act allows for the preparation
and/or packaging of certain foods in private kitchens for the purpose of selling either directly or
indirectly to the public (restaurants, markets, stores). The bill limits production to non -
potentially hazardous foods that do not support the rapid growth of bacteria and outlines an
approved food product list that includes baked goods (without custard, cream, or meat filling),
candy, dried fruit, dried pasta, fruit pies, granola, trail mixes, herb blends, honey, and jams.
Section 7.050 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance (Home Occupation Permit) outlines
requirements and conditions for operation of a home occupation within the City. Subsection F
includes "examples of uses which will not be considered as home occupations" and specifically
identifies "any food handling, processing, or packing". In order to bring local regulations into
compliance with the Cottage Food Act, a text amendment to Section 7.050.F(9) the prohibition
on food handling has been prepared that adds an exception for those types of food handling,
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processing, or packing permitted by the Cottage Food Act to adhere to all applicable
requirements of the state bill and a requirement to obtain the separate clearance from the County
Health Department as mandated by the Cottage Food Act. The overarching home occupation
requirements to limit pedestrian, automobile, and truck traffic, prohibit outside storage, and
minimize light, smoke, and odor would be maintained to protect residential neighborhoods from
potential impacts of more commercial operations.
F. Examples of uses which will not be considered as home occupations. The uses specified below shall not be
permitted as home occupations because by their nature they have one or more of the following characteristics:
equipment or machinery of a type or quantity not typically found in the home; need for outside storage; parking needs
greater than what can be provided on-site; need for special permits (e,g., health, ABC, Federal Firearm, etc.); need for
extensive alteration to the residence or lot. The uses specified below shall not be permitted as home occupations:
9. Any food handling, processing, or packing, except for cottage food operations as defined in California
Government Code section 113758 that must be permitted pursuant to the Cottage Food Act, California
Government Code section 51035.
Regulations regarding Home Occupation Permits are limited to the Implementing Zoning
Ordinance; as such there are no changes necessary to the SmartCode in order to address the
Cottage Food Act.
The proposed text amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in
allowable land use or density.
RL UIPA
The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000cc, et seq., (RLUIPA)
is a federal statute that was passed by Congress and signed by then President Clinton in 2000.
The statute protects churches and other religious assembly uses from discrimination through land
use regulations. Simply described, RLUIPA requires that a jurisdiction not have more restrictive
zoning regulations for religious institutions than exist for similar assembly uses such as meeting
halls, clubs, schools, and similar uses. The General Rule of RLUIPA, as included in the act,
states that "No government shall impose or implement a land use regulation in a manner that
imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person, including a religious assembly
or institution, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of the burden on that person,
assembly, or institution:
a) Is furtherance of a compelling governmental interest; and
b) Is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling government interest."
The Land Use tables in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance (Tables 4.1 — 4.5) identify
"religious facility" separate from "club, lodge, private meeting hall". The IZO further defines
these use types in Chapter 28: Glossary as follows:
Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. Permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facilities for organizations operating a
membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members, including facilities for:
business associations political organizations
civic, social, and fraternal organizations professional membership organizations
labor unions and similar organizations other membership organizations
Religious Facility. A permanent facility operated by a religious organization exclusively for worship, or the promotion of religious
activities, including accessory uses on the same site. Examples of these types of facilities include churches, mosques,
synagogues, and temples. Examples of allowable accessory uses on the same site include living quarters for ministers and staff,
facilities for child care and religious instruction operated at the same time as religious services (where authorized by the same
type of land use permit required for the religious facility itself). May also include fund-raising sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or
care centers, full-time educational institutions, hospitals, and other potentially related operations (for example, a recreational
camp) are defined in this Article according to their respective activities. Does not include the temporary use of an approved
public assembly facility (for example, a private meeting hall, community center, theater, or auditorium) by a congregation for
religious meetings, which is instead defined under the type of meeting facility hosting the congregation.
In the Land Use tables, Tables 4.1 thru 4.5, the permit requirement for a religious facility is often
more restrictive than these other assembly use types. For instance, in the commercial, industrial,
and business park zoning districts a club, lodge, private meeting hall is a permitted use while a
religious facility is allowed with a CUP.
To ensure consistency with the requirements of RLUIPA it is recommended that the Council
adopt an approach similar to how the SmartCode differentiates these types of uses by creating a
single definition for "Community Meeting Facility" to encompass club, lodge, private meeting
hall, and religious facility. This land use classification would then replace the two separate
classifications in the land use tables and the permit requirements would change as shown in the
tables below, ensuring consistency with permit requirements for schools as well.
The following changes to Chapter 28 Glossary in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance are
recommended, which delete the definitions for "Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall" and
"Religious Facility" and add a new definition for "Community Meeting Facility":
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Community Meeting Facility. A multi-purpose meeting and/or recreational facility typically consisting of
one or more meeting or multi-purpose rooms, which may also include kitchen and/or outdoor cooking or
eating facilities, that area available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties,
receptions, dances, etc. Community meeting facilities include community center and the following:
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Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. Permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facilities for
organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members,
including facilities for:
business associations political organizations
civic, social and fraternal organizations professional membership organizations
labor unions and similar organizations other membership organizations
2. Religious Facility. A facility operated by a religious organization to provide a place for worship, or
the promotion of religious activities. This use includes: churches, mosques, synagogues,
temples, etc., and their accessory uses on the same site, such as living quarters for staff, fund-
raising sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or other outdoor events on the same site. Other uses
defined in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and identified in Tables 4.1 through 4.5, which
may be maintained by religious organizations, such as full-time educational institutions, hospitals,
or recreational camps, shall be permitted as set forth in Tables 4.1 through 4.5 of the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance.
The following changes to the Recreation, Education & Public Assembly section of Tables 4.1
through 4.5 are also recommended, as shown in the tables below. The proposed changes
incorporate both the above changes in use categories as well as changes to the level of permit
required for each use type to ensure consistency with the intent of RLUIPA. In some instances
this will result in some uses requiring a more restrictive regulatory approach. For example, in the
mixed use, commercial and industrial zones `Clubs, Lodges, Private Meeting Halls' which were
formerly permitted by right, would now require a CUP. This approach is recommended to
provide some level of discretionary review of future `Community Meeting Facilities' in order to
recognize the importance of these areas for business and employment type uses. This may impact
existing `Club Lodge, Private Meeting Hall' uses in these areas as they would require a CUP in
the future in the event they expanded or possibly relocated elsewhere in one of these zones.
Natural and Rural Zones
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
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Commercial recreation - Indoor — — — —
Commercial recreation - Outdoor — — — —
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School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private — CUP CUP CUP
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Residential Zones
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
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CUP
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The SmaitCode also needs to be revised in order to ensure consistency with RLUIPA. Section
3.10.030 — Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses, Table 3-1 needs to be updated in order to
provide that schools require the same level of discretion as community meeting facilities as
follows:
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Community meeting facility
510,000 sf CUP P MUP2 MUP - CUP
>10,000 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP - - - CUP
School - Specialized education/training P2 P2 P2 P2 - - - GUP
510,000 sf CUP P MUP2 MUP _ = CUP
>10,000 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP - CUP
In addition, Section 9: Glossary needs an updated definition for Community Meeting Facility to provide
consistency with the definition proposed for the IZO as follows:
Community Meeting Facility. A multi-purpose meeting and/or recreational facility typically consisting of
one or more meeting or multi-purpose rooms, which may also include kitchen and/or outdoor cooking or
eating facilities, that area available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties,
receptions, dances, etc. Community meeting facilities include community center and the following:
1. Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. Permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facilities for
organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members,
including facilities for:
business associations political organizations
civic, social and fraternal organizations professional membership organizations
labor unions and similar organizations other membership organizations
2. Religious Facility. A facility operated by a religious organization to provide a place for worship, or
the promotion of religious activities. This use includes: churches, mosques, synagogues,
temples, etc., and their accessory uses on the same site, ` ung -such as living quarters for the
staff, fund-
raising sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or other outdoor events on the same site. Other
nst�b„9i h uses defined in the SmartCode and identified in Table 3.1, which may be
maintained by religious organizations, . Ag such as full-time educational institutions,
hospitals, or recreational camps and ether --poten ` l Kelated operations
shall be permitted as set forth in Table 3.1 of the SmartCode.
In considering an application for a conditional use permit for a religious facility, under RLUIPA,
the City may not impose a condition that imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise,
unless the condition is in furtherance of a compelling government interest and is the least
restrictive means. (See 42 U.S.C. § 2000cc.) It is an applicant's burden to come forward with
evidence to suggest that a condition is a substantial burden on religious exercise. This means
that a complete denial of a conditional use permit application, or onerous conditions could
constitute a substantial burden, depending upon the circumstances of a denial. (See e.g.,
International Church of Foursquare Gospel v. City of San Leandro (9th Cir. 2011) 673 F.3d
1059.)
The proposed text amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not result in
significant changes in allowable land use or density.
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Massage Therapy Act - AB 1147
AB 1147, effective January 1, 2015, amended the Massage Therapy Act with the following
intentions:
a) To enable consumers and local governments to more easily identify certified massage
professionals, provide for consistent statewide certification and oversight of massage
professionals, ensure that schools approved by the council that are teaching massage
provide a high level of training, assist local governments and law enforcement in meeting
their duty to maintain the highest standards of conduct in massage establishments by
vetting and disciplining certificate holders, provide for a self-funded nonprofit oversight
body to certify massage professionals, and ensure full compliance with, and execution of,
the requirements of this act.
b) That broad control over land use in regulating massage establishments be vested in local
governments so that they may manage those establishments in the best interests of the
individual community, and that the requirements and practice of the profession of
massage therapy remain a matter of statewide concern, regulation, and oversight.
c) That local governments impose and enforce only reasonable and necessary fees and
regulations, in keeping with the requirements of existing law and being mindful of the
need to protect legitimate business owners and massage professionals, particularly sole
providers, during the transition period after this act becomes law and thereafter for the
sake of developing a healthy and vibrant local economy.
d) That local governments, law enforcement, nonprofit stakeholders, the massage industry,
and massage professionals work together going forward to improve communication and
share information to further increase the value of statewide certification, to collaborate in
the implementation of this act, and to develop a model ordinance reflecting best practices
in massage regulation for cities and counties to adopt that will respect local control,
patient privacy, and the dignity of the profession of massage therapy.
In September 2014 the City Council added Chapter 8.38, "Massage Establishments and Massage
Professionals" to the City of Petaluma Municipal Code. This chapter requires massage therapists
to be either licensed under the state or, alternatively, locally in an effort to provide for the
regulation of persons and establishments engaged in massage therapy while at the same time
recognizing the practice of massage therapy as a valid professional field. This chapter has now
been determined to be consistent with the Massage Therapy Act. However, in reviewing the IZO,
staff has determined that Chapter 10 of the IZO should be amended to eliminate Massage
Establishment from the definition of Adult Entertainment. The IZO defines personal services to
include licensed massage. The IZO allows personal services with an administrative permit for
MUTA, MU1B, MU2, and Cl and C2. Given that the IZO already provides for how licensed
massage therapists are regulated, to be compliant with the AB 1147, the only necessary change is
to repeal IZO Section 10.020.C.12 defining Massage Establishments as an adult-oriented
business and renumber Sections 10.020.C.13 through 10.020.C.18. With this change the IZO will
be consistent with the intent of the Massage Therapy Act.
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Staff has reviewed the SmartCode and determined that there are no changes necessary to its regulations as
they are already consistent with the Massage Therapy Act.
The proposed text amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in
allowable land use or density.
Off -Street Parking — General Regulations
Input has been received from local architects working on older single -family home projects
where the existing homes are unable to meet the current standard of 1 covered parking space plus
2 additional covered or uncovered spaces. Section 11.030.A of the Implementing Zoning
Ordinance provides that "Where existing buildings not now meeting these requirements are
proposed to be enlarged or increased in capacity in excess of ten percent (10%), in any district
except an agricultural (AG) or single dwelling district (RR, Rl, R2), off-street parking shall be
provided as required herein for the entire floor area of the structure." The previous zoning
ordinance exempted all such existing single -family dwellings from this requirement recognizing
that many of Petaluma's older neighborhoods don't meet the current standard. This appears to be
an error, in that the districts noted in parentheses do not reflect the full range of single -family
dwelling districts and leaves no room for interpretation. In addition, the referenced residential
districts are those that are most likely capable of meeting the current parking standard due to
their larger size. Unlike the expansion of non-residential buildings, the expansion of a single -
family dwelling would not typically equate to additional demand for parking.
It is recommended that the examples of district types be removed from Section 10.030.A as
follows. Doing so, would exempt existing single -family dwelling units that currently don't meet
the off-street parking space requirements of Chapter 11 and which are proposed to be enlarged or
increased in size in excess of ten percent from the off-street parking space requirements.
A. Off -Street Parking. There shall be provided on the same site with any use off-street parking, spaces for
automobiles and bicycles in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter, or as provided in Section
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11.040 (Alternatives to On -Site Parking). In all cases where bicycle parking is required, bicycle parking shall
not be more inconveniently located than car parking and attempts should be made to have bicycle parking
more convenient. All deviations from the City of Petaluma Municipal Code or the City of Petaluma Zoning
Ordinance regarding bicycle parking shall be routed through the PBAC. Where existing buildings not now
meeting these requirements are proposed to be enlarged or increased in capacity in excess of ten percent
(10%), in any 4str zone except an -agricultural or a single famll dwelling unit in any zone except as
provided in Table 11.1 for addition of new bedrooms d str ^t (RR, R4,R2), off-street parking shall be provided
as required herein for the entire floor area of the structure.
The proposed text amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in
allowable land use or density.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
There are no financial impacts other than the staff time and public notice costs associated with
preparing this staff report.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance — Cottage Food Act
2. Ordinance — RLUIPA
3. Ordinance — Massage Therapy Act
4. Ordinance — Off -Street Parking
5. Planning Commission Resolution
6. Planning Commission Resolution
7. Planning Commission Resolution
8. Planning Commission Resolution
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Attachment 1
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE
IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S. CHAPTER 7, SECTION
7.050 — HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO IMPLEMENT CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1616
REGARDING THE COTTAGE FOOD ACT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government
Code Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council
find the amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with the Cottage Food Act, staff
recommends text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 7 Section
7.050 — Home Occupation Permit to amend the prohibition on food handling by adding an
exception for those types of food handling, processing, or packing activities permitted by the
Cottage Food Act and to adhere to all applicable requirements of the state bill and a
requirement to obtain a separate clearance from the County Health Department as mandated
by the Cottage Food Act; and
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier on July 30, 2015;
and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing in
accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted its
Resolution No. 2015-09, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in allowable land use
or density; and,
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, a public notice of the September 21, 2015 public hearing
before the City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier; and,
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. FINDINGS. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
1. The provisions amending the IZO, Chapter 7, Section 7.050, Home Occupation
Permit, as hereinafter set forth, (collectively, "the amendments"), are in general
conformity with the Petaluma General Plan 2025 because the amendments
implement the goals, policies and programs of the Economic Health &
Sustainability Element that seek to retain and attract "basic" economic activities
that bring dollars into the local economy by exporting products and services to
the outside and help to provide an array of employment opportunities to
existing and future residents by assuring diversity in Petaluma's industry and
enterprise mix.
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity,
convenience and welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning
regulations are in compliance with the Cottage Food Act.
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve
minor modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in
significant changes in allowable land use or density.
Section 2. Section 7.050.F of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to read as follows:
F. Examples of uses which will not be considered as home occupations. The uses specified below
shall not be permitted as home occupations because by their nature they have one or more of the
following characteristics: equipment or machinery of a type or quantity not typically found in the home;
need for outside storage; parking needs greater than what can be provided on-site; need for special
permits (e.g., health, ABC, Federal Firearm, etc.); need for extensive alteration to the residence or lot.
The uses specified below shall not be permitted as home occupations:
1. Auto or vehicle repair, or tune-up.
2. Barber shop/beauty salon.
3. Card -reading astrological services.
4. Class instruction on premise with more than two students at any time.
5. On-site painting services (auto, boat, appliances, etc.).
6. Care, treatment, or boarding of animals for a fee.
7. Gun repair, sale of guns or ammunition (sale of five or fewer guns a year is exempt from this
section).
8. Activities involving substantial amounts of dangerous or hazardous materials, including but
not limited to pesticides, herbicides, poisons, and highly flammable materials.
9. Any food handling, processing, or packing, except for cottage food operations as defined in California
Government Code section 113758 that must be permitted pursuant to the Cottage Food Act, California
Government Code section 51035.
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Section 3. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by
a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the
City of Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and
each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions
be declared unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days
after the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council.
Section 6. Posting/Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish
or post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City
Charter and other applicable law.
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Attachment 2
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AMENDING THE
IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S. CHAPTER 4, SECTION
4.030 — ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND CHAPTER 28 — GLOSSARY
AND AMENDING THE SMARTCODE, ORDINANCE NO. 2470 N.C.S. SECTION 3.10.030 — PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOWABLE USES AND SECTION 9 — GLOSSARY TO ADDRESS
CONSISTENCY WITH THE RELIGIOUS LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT
(RLUIPA)
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government
Code Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council
find the amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000cc, et seq.
(RLUIPA) was signed into law and became effective on September 22, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, RLUIPA states that no government shall impose or implement a land use regulation
in a manner that imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person, including a
religious assembly or institution, unless the government demonstrates that imposition of the
burden on the assembly, or institution is a furtherance of a compelling governmental interest
and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling government interest; and,
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with RLUIPA, staff recommends
text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section 4.030 —
Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 — Glossary; and,
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier on July 30, 2015;
and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing in
accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted its
Resolution No. 2015-10, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not result in significant changes in
allowable land use or density; and,
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WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, a public notice of the September 21, 2015 public hearing
before the City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier; and,
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
1. The provisions amending the IZO, Chapter 4, Section 4.030 — Allowable Land
Uses and Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 — Glossary and the SmartCode,
Section 3.10.030 — Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses, as hereinafter set
forth, (collectively, "the amendments"), are in general conformity with the
Petaluma General Plan 2025 because the amendments implement the goals,
policies and programs of the General Plan 2025 and the Central Petaluma
Specific Plan. In particular, Goal 1-G-1 of the General Plan which seeks to:
"Maintain a balanced land use program that meets the long-term residential,
employment, retail, institutional, education, recreation, and open space needs of
the community."
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity,
convenience and welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning
regulations are in compliance with the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized
Persons Act (RLUIPA).
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve
minor modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that
do not result in significant changes in allowable land use or density.
Section 2. Chapter 28, Glossary of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 2300 N.C.S., definition of "Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall" is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Chapter 28, Glossary of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 2300 N.C.S., definition of "Religious Facility" is hereby repealed.
Section 4. Chapter 28, Glossary of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 2300 N.C.S., definition of "Community Meeting Facility" is hereby added to read as follows:
Community Meeting Facility. A multi-purpose meeting and/or recreational facility typically consisting of
one or more meeting or multi-purpose rooms, which may also include kitchen and/or outdoor cooking or
eating facilities, that area available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties,
receptions, dances, etc. Community meeting facilities include community center and the following.
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1. Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. Permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facilities for
organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members,
including facilities for:
business associations political organizations
civic, social and fraternal organizations professional membership organizations
labor unions and similar organizations other membership organizations
2. Religious Facility. A facility operated by a religious organization to provide a place for worship, or
the promotion of religious activities. This use includes: churches, mosques, synagogues, temples,
etc., and their accessory uses on the same site, such as living quarters for staff, fund-raising
sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or other outdoor events on the same site. Other uses defined in
the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and identified in Tables 4.1 through 4.5, which may be
maintained by religious organizations, such as full-time educational institutions, hospitals, or
recreational camps, shall be permitted as set forth in Tables 4.1 through 4.5 of the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance.
Section 5. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.1, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Natural and Rural Zones
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Community Meeting Facility — CUP CUP CUP
Commercial recreation - Indoor — — — —
Commercial recreation - Outdoor — — — —
Golf course, country club CUP — — —
Park P P P P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private — CUP CUP CUP
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Section 6. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.2, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Residential Zones
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Community Meeting Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP
Golf course, country club — — — —
Park P P P P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private CUP CUP CUP CUP
Section 7. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.3, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Mixed Use Zones
P(16)
Permittetl,Use .
TABLE 4.3 ;
.'
CUP
Contlifjooal Use Permit Required
`..
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for =
S
Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations
A
Accessory Use
Mixed Use Zones
—
'Use N,ot Allowed,
"
Permit Required'by Zone
: Specific=Use
LAND USETYPE (1)MU1A
MU'1B
MU1C
MU2
Regulations
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Cardroom
CUP
CUP —
CUP
Chapter 9
Community Meeting Facility
CUP
CUP CUP
CUP
Commercial recreation - Indoor
CUP
CUP —
P(6)
Fitness/health facility
P
P —
P
Library, museum, art gallery
P
P —
P
Park
P
P P
P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private
CUP
CUP CUP
CUP
School - Specialized Education and Training
CUP
CUP —
CUP
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.
P
P —
P
Theater District
Theater, cinema or preforming arts
CUP
CUP —
CUP
Ord. 2158
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Section 8. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.4, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Commercial, Business Park, and Industrial Zones
(16)
Permitted Use
TABLE 4.4
CUP
Conditl,Qnal Use Permit Rqulred
Allowed LandUses and Permit Requirements for ;
S
Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations
Commercial, Business Park; and Industrial Zones ,:
A
Accessory Use
'
Use NotAllowetl
�Pe�rmit,Requirp'db -Zone ;.;� �,
� 'Specifi ' Use, `
LAND USE TYPE {1) ;
....
C1 :
02 . BP
1: ;
Regula tions
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Cardroom
CUP
CUP CUP — Chapter 9
Community Meeting Facility
P
P CUP CUP
Commercial recreation - Indoor
—
CUP CUP —
Commercial recreation -Outdoor
—
CUP — —
Conference/convention facility
—
— CUP —
Fitness/health facility
P
P P CUP
Park
P
P P P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private
—
— CUP —
School - Specialized Education and Training
P(6)
P(6) CUP —
Sports and entertainment assembly
—
— — —
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.
P
P P —
Section 9. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.5, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Civic Facility Zone
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Park P
Community Meeting Facility CUP
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private CUP
Theater, cinema or preforming artsI CUP I
Theater District
Ord, 2158
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Section 10. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 11. Section 3.10.030, Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses, Table 3.1,
SmartCode Ordinance No. 2470 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as follows:
Community meeting facility
<-10,000 sf CUP P MUP2 MUP CUP
>10,000 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP - - CUP
School - Specialized education/training
<10,000 sf CUP P MUP2 MUP - - - CUP
>10,000 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP - - - CUP
Section 12. Section 9, Glossary, SmartCode Ordinance No. 2470 N.C.S., definition of
Community Meeting Facility is hereby amended to read as follows:
Community Meeting Facility. A multi-purpose meeting and/or recreational facility typically consisting of
one or more meeting or multi-purpose rooms, which may also include kitchen and/or outdoor cooking or
eating facilities, that area available for use by various groups for such activities as meetings, parties,
receptions, dances, etc. Community meeting facilities include community center and the following:
1. Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. Permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facilities for
organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of the members,
including facilities for:
business associations political organizations
civic, social and fraternal organizations professional membership organizations
labor unions and similar organizations other membership organizations
2. Religious Facility. A facility operated by a religious organization to provide a place for worship, or
the promotion of religious activities. This use includes: churches, mosques, synagogues, temples,
etc., and their accessory uses on the same site, such as living quarters for staff, fund-raising
sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or other outdoor events on the same site. Other uses defined in
the SmartCode and identified in Table 3.1, which may be maintained by religious organizations,
such as full-time educational institutions, hospitals, or recreational camps, shall be permitted as
set forth in Table 3.1 of the SmartCode.
Section 13. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma SmartCode, Ordinance
No. 2470 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 14. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by
a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the
City of Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and
each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions
be declared unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
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Section 15. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days
after the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council.
Section 16. Posting/Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish
or post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City
Charter and other applicable law.
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Attachment 3
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AMENDING THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S. CHAPTER
10, SECTION 10.020 — DEFINITIONS TO ADDRESS CONSISTENCY WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 1147
THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government
Code Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council
find the amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2013 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2473 N.C.S. adding
Chapter 8.38, "Massage Establishments and Massage Professionals" to the City of Petaluma
Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Massage Therapy Act was signed into law on September 18, 2014 and became
effective on January 1, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with the Massage Therapy Act
staff has proposed text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10,
Section 10.020 - Definitions; and,
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier on July 30, 2015;
and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing in
accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted its
Resolution No. 2015-11, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in allowable land use
or density; and,
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, a public notice of the September 21, 2015 public hearing
before the City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier; and,
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
1. The proposed amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 10: Adult Oriented Business contained in Exhibit A are in general
conformity with the Petaluma General Plan 2025. In particular, Goal 1-G-1 of the
General Plan which seeks to: "Maintain a balanced land use program that meets
the long-term residential, employment, retail, institutional, education,
recreation, and open space needs of the community."
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity,
convenience and welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning
regulations are in compliance with the Massage Therapy Act.
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve
minor modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that
do not result in significant changes in allowable land use or density.
Section 2. Section 10.020.C.12 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Section 10.020C.13 through Section 10.020.C.18 of the City of Petaluma
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., are hereby renumbered to read as
follows:
12. Other Adult Entertainment Businesses. Any other business or commercial establishment not herein defined:
a. Wherein for any form of consideration the establishment provides entertainment to patrons in which a substantial
portion of the total presentation time is characterized by an emphasis on depicting, describing or relating to
"Specified Sexual Activities" or "Specified Anatomical Areas"; or
b. Which devotes more than 50 percent of the total area used for display of its stock in trade to items, instruments and
paraphernalia which are characterized by an emphasis on depicting, describing, or relating to "Specified Sexual
Activities".
13. School. An institution of learning for minors, whether public or private, which offers instruction in those courses of study
required by the California Education Code or which is maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education.
This definition includes a nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, senior high school or any
special institution of learning under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Education, but it does not include a vocational
or professional institution or an institution of higher education, including a community or junior college, college or university.
14. Commercial Zones. For purposes of Chapter 10, a commercial zone shall include the following "zoning districts" as defined
in the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance: C1, C2, MU1A, MU16, and MU2.
15. Public Park. As used in Chapter 10, any park or playground dedicated to use for park or recreation purposes owned by,
dedicated to, leased to, or operated or maintained by the City.
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16, Residential Zone. As used in Chapter 10, a residential zone shall include the following "zone districts" as defined in the
Petaluma Zoning Ordinance: RR, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, AG, MU1C, and residential Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) and
Planned Community Development (P.C.D.).
17. Church. As used in Chapter 10, a church shall include any property where a building is set apart and recognized as a site of
public gathering and worship. This shall include church operated childcare/nursery or preschool facilities.
Section 4. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by
a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the
City of Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and
each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions
be declared unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days
after the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council.
Section 7. Posting/Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish
or post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City
Charter and other applicable law.
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Attachment 4
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AMENDING THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S. CHAPTER
11, SECTION 11.030 — OFF-STREET PARKING — GENERAL REGULATIONS TO CLARIFY
EXCEPTIONS WHERE AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IS PROPOSED TO BE ENLARGED
IN EXCESS OF TEN PERCENT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government
Code Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council
find the amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2008 the City Council adopted the Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. repealing the previous Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1072; and,
WHEREAS, clarification of the applicability of parking requirements is needed in instances
where an existing single-family dwelling is proposed to be enlarged in excess of ten percent;
and,
WHEREAS, in order to clarify the parking requirements in instances where an existing single
family dwelling is proposed to be enlarged in excess of ten percent staff has proposed text
amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11, Section 11.030 — Off -
Street Parking —General Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier on July 30, 2015;
and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing in
accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted its
Resolution No. 2015-12, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in allowable land use
or density; and,
WHEREAS, on September 10, 2015, a public notice of the September 21, 2015 public hearing
before the City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier; and,
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WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
1. The proposed amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance
Chapter 11: Parking and Loading Facilities, Off- Street in Exhibit A are in general
conformity with the Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that it supports using land
efficiently by promoting infill development, at equal or higher density and
intensity than surrounding uses and preserving the overall scale and character of
established residential neighborhoods.
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity,
convenience and welfare in that they clarify the intent of the Zoning Ordinance
with respect to parking requirements in instances where existing single-family
dwellings are proposed to be expanded by more than ten percent in size.
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve
minor modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in
significant changes in allowable land use or density.
Section 2. Section 11.030.A of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Off -Street Parking. There shall be provided on the same site with any use off-street parking, spaces for
automobiles and bicycles in accordance with the requirements of this Chapter, or as provided in Section
11.040 (Alternatives to On -Site Parking). In all cases where bicycle parking is required, bicycle parking
shall not be more inconveniently located than car parking and attempts should be made to have bicycle
parking more convenient. All deviations from the City of Petaluma Municipal Code or the City of
Petaluma Zoning Ordinance regarding bicycle parking shall be routed through the PBAC. Where
existing buildings not now meeting these requirements are proposed to be enlarged or increased in
capacity in excess of ten percent (10%), in any zone except agricultural or a single family dwelling unit
in any zone except as provided in Table 11.1 for addition of new bedrooms, off-street parking shall be
provided as required herein for the entire floor area of the structure.
Section 3. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by
a court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the
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City of Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and
each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions
be declared unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days
after the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council.
Section 6. Posting/Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish
or post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City
Charter and other applicable law.
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Attachment 5
RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE TEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE CHAPTER 7, SECTION 7.050 - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO ADDRESS
CONSISTENCY WITH CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1616 REGARDING THE COTTAGE FOOD ACT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, California Assembly Bill 1616, known as the Cottage Food Act, was signed into
law on September 21, 2012 and became effective on January 1, 2013; and
WHEREAS, The Cottage Food Act allows preparation and/or packaging of certain foods in
private kitchens for the purpose of selling either directly or indirectly to the public (restaurants,
markets, stores); and
WHEREAS, The Cottage Food Act limits production to non -potentially hazardous foods that
do not support the rapid growth of bacteria and outlines an approved food product list that
includes baked goods (without custard, cream, or meat filling), candy, dried fruit, dried pasta, fruit
pies, granola, trail mixes, herb blends, honey, and jams; and
WHEREAS, In order to bring local regulations into compliance with the Cottage Food Act,
staff recommends text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 7
Section 7.050 - Home Occupation Permit to amend the prohibition on food handling by adding an
exception for those types of food handling, processing, or packing activities permitted by the
Cottage Food Act and to adhere to all applicable requirements of the state bill and a requirement
to obtain a separate clearance from the County Health Department as mandated by the Cottage
Food Act; and
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015, public notice of the August 11, 2015 Planning Commission
meeting to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier and sent to all members
of the public on the interested parties list for this item; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
in accordance with Chapter 25 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance to consider the
amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED by the Planning Commission as follows:
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The proposed amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 7:
Standards for Specific Land Uses contained in Exhibit A are in general conformity with
the Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that these changes may implement the goals,
policies, and programs of the Economic Health & Sustainability Element that seek to
retain and attract "basic" economic activities that bring dollars into the local economy
by exporting products and services to the outside and helps to provide an array of
employment opportunities to existing and future residents by assuring diversity in
Petaluma's industry and enterprise mix.
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience and
welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning regulations are in
compliance with the Cottage Food Act.
3. The proposed amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby referred to the
Petaluma City Council for consideration and findings in accordance with Sections
25.010 and 25.050 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
4. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications
to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not result in significant
changes in allowable land use or density.
ADOPTED this 11 th day of August, 2015, by the following vote:
Commission Member
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Councilmember Barrett
X
Vice Chair Benedetti-Petnic
X
Gomez
X
Chair Lin
X
Marzo
X
Pierre
X
Wolpert
X
JO .lyn Lin, Chair
ATTEST: APPROVEQ AS TO FORM:
i J
He then Hines, ComIssion Secretary Andrea Visveshwara, Assistant City Attorney
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2015-09
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Page 2
Exhibit A
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE
IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S. CHAPTER 7, SECTION
7.050 - HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT TO IMPLEMENT CALIFORNIA ASSEMBLY BILL 1616
REGARDING THE COTTAGE FOOD ACT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with the Cottage Food Act,
staff recommends text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 7
Section 7.050 -- Home Occupation Permit to amend the prohibition on food handling by adding an
exception for those types of food handling, processing, or packing activities permitted by the
Cottage Food Act and to adhere to all applicable requirements of the state bill and a requirement
to obtain a separate clearance from the County Health Department as mandated by the Cottage
Food Act; and
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier on July 30, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public hearing
in accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted its
Resolution No. 2015 -XX, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305
(Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to
the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in allowable land use
or density; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, a public notice of the XXXX XX, XXXX public hearing before the
City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. FINDINGS. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
The provisions amending the IZO, Chapter 7, Section 7.050, Home Occupation Permit, as
hereinafter set forth, (collectively, "the amendments"), are in general conformity with
the Petaluma General Plan 2025 because the amendments implement the goals,
policies and programs of the Economic Health & Sustainability Element that seek to
retain and attract "basic" economic activities that bring dollars into the local economy
by exporting products and services to the outside and help to provide an array of
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employment opportunities to existing and future residents by assuring diversity in
Petaluma's industry and enterprise mix.
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience and
welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning regulations are in
compliance with the Cottage Food Act.
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications
to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in
allowable land use or density.
Section 2. Section 7.050.F of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to read as follows:
Examples of uses which will not be considered as home occupations. The uses specified below
shall not be permitted as home occupations because by their nature they have one or more of
the following characteristics: equipment or machinery of a type or quantity not typically found
in the home; need for outside storage; parking needs greater than what can be provided on-
site; need for special permits (e.g., health, ABC, Federal Firearm, etc.); need for extensive
alteration to the residence or lot. The uses specified below shall not be permitted as home
occupations:
1. Auto or vehicle repair, or tune-up.
2. Barber shop/beauty salon.
3. Card -reading astrological services.
4. Class instruction on premise with more than two students at any time.
5. On-site painting services (auto, boat, appliances, etc.).
6. Care, treatment, or boarding of animals for a fee.
7. Gun repair, sale of guns or ammunition (sale of five or fewer guns a year is exempt from
this section).
8. Activities involving substantial amounts of dangerous or hazardous materials, including
but not limited to pesticides, herbicides, poisons, and highly flammable materials.
9. Any food handling, processing, or packing, except for cottage food operations as
defined in California Government Code section 113758 that must be permitted pursuant
to the Cottage Food Act, California Government Code section 51035.
Section 3. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and each and
all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions be declared
unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 5, Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council.
Section 6. Posting/ Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish or
post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City Charter and
other applicable law.
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Attachment 6
RESOLUTION NO. 201510
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE TEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE CHAPTER 4, SECTION 4.030 -ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT
REQUIREMENTS AND CHAPTER 28 - GLOSSARY AND AMENDING THE SMARTCODE,
ORDINANCE NO. 2470 N.C.S. SECTION 3.10.030 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOWABLE
USES AND SECTION ?-GLOSSARY TO ADDRESS CONSISTENCY WITH THE RELIGIOUS LAND
USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT (RLUIPA)
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000cc, et
seq. (RLUIPA) was signed into law and became effective on September 22, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, RLUIPA states that no government shall impose or implement a land use
regulation in a manner that imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person,
including a religious assembly or institution, unless the government demonstrates that imposition
of the burden on the assembly, or institution is a furtherance of a compelling governmental
interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling government interest; and,
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with RLUIPA, staff
recommends text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section
4.030 - Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 - Glossary and the
SmartCode Section 3.10.020 - Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses; and,
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015, public notice of the August 11, 2015 Planning Commission
meeting to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier and sent to all
members of the public on the interested parties list for this item; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing in accordance with Chapter 25 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance to consider the
amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission as follows:
The provisions amending the IZO, Chapter 4, Section 4.030 - Allowable Land Uses and
Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 - Glossary and the SmartCode, Section 3.10.030
- Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses, as hereinafter set forth, (collectively, "the
amendments"), are in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan 2025
because the amendments implement the goals, policies and programs of the
General Plan 2025 and the Central Petaluma Specific Plan. In particular, Goal 1-G-1
of the General Plan which seeks to: "Maintain a balanced land use program that
meets the long-term residential, employment, retail, institutional, education,
recreation, and open space needs of the community."
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2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience
and welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning regulations are in
compliance with the Religious Land Use and'Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
3. The proposed amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby referred to the
Petaluma City Council for consideration and findings in accordance with Sections
25.010 and 25.050 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance.
The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not
result in significant changes in allowable land use or density.
ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2015, by the following vote:
Commission Member
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Counciimember Barrett
X
Vice Chair Benedetti-Petnic
X
Gomez
X
Chair Lin
X
Marzo
X
Pierre
X
Wolpert
X
Jocle' Lin, Ch6ir (.J
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
a
H `other Hines, 76mmission Secretary Andrea Visveshwara, Assistant City Attorney
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Exhibit A
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AMENDING THE
IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S. CHAPTER 4,
SECTION 4.030 - ALLOWABLE LAND USES AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS AND
CHAPTER 28 - GLOSSARY AND AMENDING THE SMARTCODE, ORDINANCE NO.
2470 N.C.S. SECTION 3.10.030 - PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOWABLE
USES AND SECTION 9 - GLOSSARY TO ADDRESS CONSISTENCY WITH THE RELIGIOUS
LAND USE AND INSTITUTIONALIZED PERSONS ACT (RLUIPA)
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act, 42 U.S.C. 2000cc, et
seq, (RLUIPA) was signed into law and became effective on September 22, 2000; and,
WHEREAS, RLUIPA states that no government shall impose or implement a land use
regulation in a manner that imposes a substantial burden on the religious exercise of a person,
including a religious assembly or institution, unless the government demonstrates that imposition
of the burden on the assembly, or institution is a furtherance of a compelling governmental
interest and is the least restrictive means of furthering that compelling government interest; and,
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with RLUIPA, staff
recommends text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 4, Section
4.030 - Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 - Glossary; and,
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the
Planning Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier on July
30, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly -noticed public
hearing in accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section
25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted
its Resolution No. 2015-10, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not result in significant changes in
allowable land use or density; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, a public notice of the XXXX XX, XXXX public hearing before
the City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus -Courier; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1, Findings, The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
The provisions amending the IZO, Chapter 4, Section 4.030 - Allowable Land Uses and
Permit Requirements and Chapter 28 - Glossary and the SmartCode, Section 3.10.030
- Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses, as hereinafter set forth, (collectively, "the
amendments "), are in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan 2025
because the amendments implement the goals, policies and programs of the
General Plan 2025 and the Central Petaluma Specific Plan. In particular, Goal 1 -G -1
of the General Plan which seeks to: "Maintain a balanced land use program that
meets the long -term residential, employment, retail, institutional, education,
recreation, and open space needs of the community."
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience
and welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning regulations are in
compliance with the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not
result in significant changes in allowable land use or density.
Section 2, Chapter 28, Glossary of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 2300 N.C,S„ definition of "Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall" is hereby repealed.
Section 3. Chapter 28, Glossary of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 2300 N.C.S., definition of "Religious Facility" is hereby repealed.
Section 4. Chapter 28, Glossary of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance
No. 2300 N.C.S., definition of "Community Meeting Facility" is hereby added to read as follows:
Community Meeting Facility. A multi - purpose meeting and /or recreational facility typically
consisting of one or more meeting or multi - purpose rooms, which may also include kitchen
and /or outdoor cooking or eating facilities, that area available for use by various groups for such
activities as meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc. Community meeting facilities include
community center and the following.
1. Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. Permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facilities
for organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of
the members, including facilities for:
business associations
civic, social and fraternal organizations
labor unions and similar organizations
political organizations
professional membership organizations
other membership organizations
2. Religious Facility. A facility operated by a religious organization to provide a place for
worship, or the promotion of religious activities. This use includes: churches, mosques,
synagogues, temples, etc., and their accessory uses on the same site, such as living
quarters for staff, fund- raising sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or other outdoor events on
the same site. Other uses defined in the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and identified
in Tables 4.1 through 4.5, which may be maintained by religious organizations, such as
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full -time educational institutions, hospitals, or recreational camps, shall be permitted as
set forth in Tables 4.1 through 4.5 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
Section 5. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.1, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Natural and Rural Zones
TABLIE 4 1 =
Allowed Land Uses cnd Permit Requirements for
Natural dnd.Rural Zones
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Community Meeting Facility — CUP CUP I CUP
Commercial recreation - Indoor — — --- —
Commercial recreation - Outdoor — — — —
Golf course, country club CUP — — —
Park P P P P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private — CUP CUP CUP
Section 6. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.2, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Residential
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Community Meeting Facility CUP CUP CUP CUP
Golf course, country club — — —
Park P P P P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private CUP CUP CUP CUP
Section 7. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.3, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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Mixed Use Zones
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Cardroom
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Chapter 9
Community Meeting Facility
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Commercial recreation - Indoor
CUP
CUP
—
P(6)
Fitness /health facility
P
P
—
P
Library, museum, art gallery
P
P
—
P
Park
P
P
P
P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college,
private
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
School - Specialized Education and Training
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc.
P
P
—
P
Theater, cinema or preforming arts
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Theater District
Ord. 2158
Section 8, Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.4, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No, 2300 N,C,S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Commercial, Business Park, and Industrial Zones
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Cardroom
CUP
CUP
CUP
—
Chapter 9
Community Meeting Facility
P
P
CUP
CUP
Commercial recreation - Indoor
—
CUP
CUP
—
Commercial recreation - Outdoor
—
CUP
—
—
Conference /convention facility
—
—
CUP
—
Fitness /health facility
P
P
P
CUP
Park
P
P
P
P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college,
rivate
—
—
CUP
—
School - Specialized Education and Training
P 6
P 6
CUP
—
Sports and entertainment assembly
—
—
—
—
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc,
P I
P
P
—
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Section 9. Chapter 4, Section 4.030, Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements,
Table 4.5, Implementing Zoning Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as
follows:
Civic Facility Zone
_ =
P(16) PermittedUse
TABLE 4 5
cuP Conditional Use Permit Required
Permit Requirement in Spedfic Use
A,Ilovyed =:Land Uses aril peYmrt Requiremen #s for :
s _
Regulations
Civic Facility Zone -
A ' Accessary Use -
•—' Use Ns�fi AilgWed .a ,
_ �• -
}� sone
Speciftc�Use
LA'Nb U$ETLfPE_�1 - _ _
= =CF
_aRe �ulpti9rs
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Park
P
Community Meeting Facility
CUP
School — Elementary, secondary, or college, private
CUP
Theater, cinema or preforming arts
CUP
Theater District
Ord. 2158 NCS
Section 10. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 11. Section 3,10.030, Permit Requirements for Allowable Uses, Table 3.1,
SmartCode Ordinance No. 2470 N.C.S., is hereby amended to read as follows:
Community meeting facility
<10,000 sf CUP P MUP2 MUP - - - CUP
>10,000 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP - - - CUP
School — Specialized education /training
510,000 sf CUP P MUp2 MUP - - - CUP
>I0,000 sf CUP CUP CUP CUP - - - CUP
Section 12. Section 9, Glossary, SmartCode Ordinance No. 2470 N.C.S., definition of
Community Meeting Facility is hereby amended to read as follows:
Community Meeting Facility. A multi- purpose meeting and /or recreational facility typically
consisting of one or more meeting or multi- purpose rooms, which may also include kitchen
and /or outdoor cooking or eating facilities, that area available for use by various groups for such
activities as meetings, parties, receptions, dances, etc. Community meeting facilities include
community center and the following:
1. Club, Lodge, Private Meeting Hall. Permanent, headquarters -type and meeting facilities
for organizations operating on a membership basis for the promotion of the interests of
the members, including facilities for:
business associations
civic, social and fraternal organizations
labor unions and similar organizations
political organizations
professional membership organizations
other membership organizations
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2. Religious Facility. A facility operated by a religious organization to provide a place for
worship, or the promotion of religious activities. This use includes; churches, mosques,
synagogues, temples, etc., and their accessory uses on the same site, such as living
quarters for staff, fund - raising sales, bazaars, dinners, parties, or other outdoor events on
the same site. Other uses defined in the SmartCode and identified in Table 3.1, which
may be maintained by religious organizations, such as full -time educational institutions,
hospitals, or recreational camps, shall be permitted as set forth in Table 3.1 of the
SmartCode.
Section 13. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma SmartCode, Ordinance
No. 2470 N.C.S, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 14, Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word
of this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a
court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation
shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the
City of Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and
each and all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions be
declared unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 15. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council,
Section 16. Posting /Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish or
post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City Charter
and other applicable law.
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Attachment 7
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -11
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE TEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10.020 - DEFINITIONS TO ADDRESS CONSISTENCY
WITH ASSEMBLY BILL 1147 THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2013 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2473 N.C.S. adding
Chapter 8.38, "Massage Establishments and Massage Professionals" to the City of Petaluma
Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Massage Therapy Act was signed into law on September 18, 2014 and
became effective on January 1, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with the Massage Therapy Act
staff has proposed text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10,
Section 10.020 - Definitions; and,
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015, public notice of the August 11, 2015 Planning Commission
meeting to consider the amendments was published in the Argus- Courier and sent to all members
of the public on the interested parties list for this item; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
in accordance with Chapter 25 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance to consider the
amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission as follows:
The proposed amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter
10: Adult Oriented Business contained in Exhibit A are in general conformity with the
Petaluma General Plan 2025. In particular, Goal 1 -G -1 of the General Plan which
seeks to: "Maintain a balanced land use program that meets the long -term
residential, employment, retail, institutional, education, recreation, and open space
needs of the community."
The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience
and welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning regulations are in
compliance with the Massage Therapy Act.
3. The proposed amendments, attached hereto as Exhibit A, are hereby referred to
the Petaluma City Council for consideration and findings in accordance with
Sections 25.010 and 25.050 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
4. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
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modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not
result in significant changes in allowable land use or density.
ADOPTED this 11th day of August, 2015, by the following vote:
Commission Member
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Counciimember Barrett
X
Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic
X
Gomez
X
Chair Lin
X
Marzo
X
Pierre
X
Wolpert
X
ATTEST:
/I
H ather Hines, ommission Secretary
Jcc lyn Lin, Cfiair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
c
Andrea Visveshwara, Assistant City Attorney
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Exhibit A
DRAFT
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AMENDING THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S.
CHAPTER 10, SECTION 10.020 - DEFINITIONS TO ADDRESS CONSISTENCY WITH
ASSEMBLY BILL 1147 THE MASSAGE THERAPY ACT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on October 17, 2013 the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 2473 N.C.S. - adding
Chapter 8.38, "Massage Establishments and Massage Professionals" to the City of Petaluma
Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Massage Therapy Act was signed into law on September 18, 2014 and
became effective on January 1, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, in order to bring local regulations into compliance with the Massage Therapy Act
staff has proposed text amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 10,
Section 10.020 - Definitions; and,
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus - Courier on July 30,2015; and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly - noticed public hearing
in accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted its
Resolution No. 2015 -11, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in allowable land use or
density; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, a public notice of the XXXX XX, XXXX public hearing before the
City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus- Courier; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS;
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
1. The proposed amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter
10: Adult Oriented Business contained in Exhibit A are in general conformity with the
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Petaluma General Plan 2025. In particular, Goal 1 -G -1 of the General Plan which
seeks to: "Maintain a balanced land use program that meets the long -term
residential, employment, retail, institutional, education, recreation, and open space
needs of the community."
2, The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience
and welfare in that they ensure Petaluma's land use and zoning regulations are in
compliance with the Massage Therapy Act,
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode that do not
result in significant changes in allowable land use or density.
Section 2. Section 10.020.C.12 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No, 2300 N.C.S, is hereby repealed:
Section 3. Section 10.020C.13 through Section 10.020.C.18 of the City of Petaluma
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., are hereby renumbered to read as
follows:
12. Other Adult Entertainment Businesses. Any other business or commercial establishment not herein defined:
a. Wherein for any form of consideration the establishment provides entertainment to patrons in which a substantial portion
of the total presentation time is characterized by an emphasis on depicting, describing or relating to "Specified Sexual
Activities" or "Specified Anatomical Areas'; or
b. Which devotes more than 50 percent of the total area used for display of its stock in trade to items, instruments and
paraphernalia which are characterized by an emphasis on depicting, describing, or relating to "Specified Sexual
Activities ".
13. School. An institution of learning for minors, whether public or private, which offers instruction in those courses of study required
by the California Education Code or which is maintained pursuant to standards set by the State Board of Education. This
definition includes a nursery school, kindergarten, elementary school, junior high school, senior high school or any special
institution of learning under the jurisdiction of the State Department of Education, but it does not include a vocational or
professional institution or an institution of higher education, including a community or junior college, college or university,
14. Commercial Zones. For purposes of Chapter 10, a commercial zone shall include the following "zoning districts" as defined in
the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance: C1, C2, MU1A, MU1B, and MU2.
15. Public Park. As used in Chapter 10, any park or playground dedicated to use for park or recreation purposes owned by,
dedicated to, leased to, or operated or maintained by the City.
16. Residential Zone. As used in Chapter 10, a residential zone shall include the following "zone districts" as defined in the
Petaluma Zoning Ordinance: RR, R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, AG, MU1C, and residential Planned Unit Development (P.U.D.) and
Planned Community Development (P.C.D.).
17. Church. As used in Chapter 10, a church shall include any property where a building is set apart and recognized as a site of
public gathering and worship. This shall include church operated childcare/nursery or preschool facilities.
Section 4. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and each and
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all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions be declared
unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council.
Section 7. Postinci /Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish or
post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City Charter and
other applicable law.
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Attachment 8
RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -12
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE TEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11.030 - OFF - STREET PARKING - GENERAL REGULATIONS
TO CLARIFY EXCEPTIONS WHERE AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IS PROPOSED
TO BE ENLARGED IN EXCESS OFTEN PERCENT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2008 the City Council adopted the Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. repealing the previous Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1072; and,
WHEREAS, clarification of the applicability of parking requirements is needed in instances
where an existing single- family dwelling is proposed to be enlarged in excess of ten percent; and,
WHEREAS, in order to clarify the parking requirements in instances where an existing single
family dwelling is proposed to be enlarged in excess of ten percent staff has proposed text
amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11, Section 11.030 - Off - Street
Parking -- General Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, on July 30, 2015, public notice of the August 11, 2015 Planning Commission
meeting to consider the amendments was published in the Argus- Courier and sent to all members
of the public on the interested parties list for this item; and
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing
in accordance with Chapter 25 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance to consider the
amendments.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission as follows:
1. The proposed amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter
11: Parking and Loading Facilities, Off- Street in Exhibit A are in general conformity
with the Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that it supports using land efficiently by
promoting infill development, at equal or higher density and intensity than
surrounding uses and preserving the overall scale and character of established
residential neighborhoods.
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience
and welfare in that they clarify the intent of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to
parking requirements in instances where existing single - family dwellings are
proposed to be expanded by more than ten percent in size.
3. The proposed amendments are hereby referred to the Petaluma City Council for
consideration and findings in accordance with Sections 25.010 and 25.050 of the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance.
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4, The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant
changes in allowable land use or density.
ADOPTED this l lih day of August, 2015, by the following vote:
Commission Member
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Councilmember Barrett
X
Vice Chair Benedetti- Petnic
X
Gomez
X
Chair Lin
X
Marzo
X
Pierre
X
Wolpert
X
ATTEST:
Heather Hines, Co ission Secretary
u F >
r „• Z
Joc lyn Lin, Ch • Ir i
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
'Al
Andrea Visveshwara, Assistant City Attorney
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Exhibit A
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
AMENDING THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE NO. 2300 N.C.S. CHAPTER 11,
SECTION 11.030 - OFF - STREET PARKING - GENERAL REGULATIONS TO CLARIFY EXCEPTIONS WHERE AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING IS PROPOSED TO BE ENLARGED IN EXCESS OFTEN PERCENT
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO)
provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government Code
Section 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2008 the City Council adopted the Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. repealing the previous Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 1072; and,
WHEREAS, clarification of the applicability of parking requirements is needed in instances
where an existing single - family dwelling is proposed to be enlarged in excess of ten percent; and,
WHEREAS, in order to clarify the parking requirements in instances where an existing single
family dwelling is proposed to be enlarged in excess of ten percent staff has proposed text
amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 11, Section 11.030 - Off - Street
Parking - General Regulations; and,
WHEREAS, a public notice of the of the August 11, 2015 public hearing before the Planning
Commission to consider the amendments was published in the Argus- Courier on July 30, 2015; and,
WHEREAS, on August 11, 2015, the Planning Commission held a duly- noticed public hearing
in accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 25.050; and,
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission adopted its
Resolution No. 2015 -12, recommending that the City Council adopt the amendments; and,
WHEREAS, the amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to Section 15305 Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor modifications to the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant changes in allowable land use or
density; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, a public notice of the XXXX XX, XXXX public hearing before the
City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus - Courier; and,
WHEREAS, on XXXX XX, XXXX, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
1. The proposed amendments to the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter
11: Parking and Loading Facilities, Off- Street in Exhibit A are in general conformity
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with the Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that it supports using land efficiently by
promoting infill development, at equal or higher density and intensity than
surrounding uses and preserving the overall scale and character of established
residential neighborhoods.
2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience
and welfare in that they clarify the intent of the Zoning Ordinance with respect to
parking requirements in instances where existing single- family dwellings are
proposed to be expanded by more than ten percent in size.
3. The amendments are categorically exempt pursuant to CEQA Section 15305 (Minor
Alterations in Land Use Limitations) in that the amendments involve minor
modifications to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance that do not result in significant
changes in allowable land use or density.
Section 2. Section 11.030.A of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance,
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Off - Street Parking. There shall be provided on the same site with any use off - street
parking, spaces for automobiles and bicycles in accordance with the requirements of
this Chapter, or as provided in Section 11.040 (Alternatives to On -Site Parking). In all
cases where bicycle parking is required, bicycle parking shall not be more
inconveniently located than car parking and attempts should be made to have bicycle
parking more convenient. All deviations from the City of Petaluma Municipal Code or the
City of Petaluma Zoning Ordinance regarding bicycle parking shall be routed through the
PBAC. Where existing buildings not now meeting these requirements are proposed to
be enlarged or increased in capacity in excess of ten percent (10 %), in any zone except
agricultural or a single family dwelling unit in any zone except as provided in Table 11.1
for addition of new bedrooms, off - street parking shall be provided as required herein for
the entire floor area of the structure.
Section 3. Except as amended herein, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.
Section 4. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or word of
this ordinance is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid by a court
of competent jurisdiction or preempted by state legislation, such decision or legislation shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of
Petaluma hereby declares that it would have passed and adopted this ordinance and each and
all provisions thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more of said provisions be declared
unconstitutional, unlawful or otherwise invalid.
Section 5. Effective Date. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after
the date of its adoption by the Petaluma City Council,
Section 6. Posting /Publishing of Notice. The City Clerk is hereby directed to publish or
post this ordinance or a synopsis for the period and in the manner provided by the City Charter and
other applicable law.
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