HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff Report 3.E 10/05/2015DATE: October 5, 2015
Agenda Item #3.E
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager
FROM: Scott M. Duiven, Senior Planner
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SUBJECT: Adoption (Second 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 adopt 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.
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
On September 21, 2015, the City Council approved, by a vote of 6-0 (Albertson absent) without
changes, the first reading of the following ordinances:
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.
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.
The recommended action provides for a second reading and adoption of the ordinances.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
There are no financial impacts other than the staff time and public notice costs associated with
preparing the text amendments.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance
— Cottage Food Act
2. Ordinance
— RLUIPA
3. Ordinance —
Massage Therapy Act
4. Ordinance —
Off -Street Parking
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Attachment I
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:
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.
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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 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
G
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.
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 I -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).
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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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
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 I — I CUP I CUP I CUP (
Commercial recreation - Indoor I — I — I —
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 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:
I 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
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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
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
MUPZ
MUP - -
- CUP
>10,000 sf
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP - -
- CUP
School — Specialized education/training
<10,000 sf
CUP
P
MUPz
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. t, 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
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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 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.
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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 10.020.C.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.
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14. Commercial Zones. For purposes of Chapter 10, a commercial zone shall include the
following "zoning districts" as defined in the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance: Cl, C2, MUlA,
MU 1 B, 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 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
WHEREAS, on September 21, 2015, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the amendments.
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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
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
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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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