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DATE: May 21, 2018
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council through City Manager
FROM: Heather Hines, Planning Manager"-
SUBJECT: Introduction (first reading) of an Ordinance Amending the Text of the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance to modify Chapters 4, 11, 21, 25, and 28.
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council introduce an Ordinance Amending the Text of the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, to Modify Chapters 4, 11, 21, 25, and 28.
BACKGROUND
Zoning text amendments are governed by Chapter 25 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance ,
Ordinance 2300 N.C.S. (IZO) and the California Government Code Section 65853. Chapter 25
provides that the Planning Commission may recommend zoning text amendments for approval to
the City Council based on findings that the proposed amendments are in conformance with the
City's General Plan and consistent with the public necessity, convenience and general welfare.
The Planning Commission considered this package of amendments at a duly noticed public hearing
on February 27, 2018 and unanimously approved Resolution No. 2018-10 recommending City
Council adopt the amendments. There were no public speakers at the Planning Commission
meeting. The Planning Commission recommended adoption as presented by staff with one
modification in Chapter 28 as described below and as incorporated into the draft ordinance before
the City Council.
DISCUSSION
The proposed zoning text amendments either update requirements to better respond to current
trends or correct errors in the existing IZO. The proposed amendments include changes to the
following chapters:
Chapter 4 (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses). Proposed changes make multi-
family residential a conditionally permitted use in the MU1B zoning district and eliminates
parcel specific limitation on allowing residential in a mixed use building in the MU1B
zoning district. Additionally, a proposed change to Table • 4.4 would allow
warehouse/indoor storage as a conditionally permitted use in the Business Park zoning
district.
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• Chapter 11 (Off -Street Parking). The primary change proposed is to modify the required
onsite parking requirement for industrial uses to be based on floor area.
• Chapter 21 (Performance Standards). A small change is proposed to correct the reference
to the regulatory agency.
• Chapter 25 (Amendments). Proposed revisions restate required findings for approval of a
zoning amendment that had previously been eliminated.
• Chapter 28 (Glossary). Proposed updates to expand and clarify several land use definitions,
including Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing, Office, and Wholesale and Distribution.
These amendments are discussed in greater detail in the Planning Commission staff report
(Attachment 2).
On February 27, 2018, the Plamling Commission considered the proposed Zoning Text
Amendments and, after closing the public hearing, voted unanimously to forward an approval
recommendation to City Council. The Planning Commission requested one modification from the
recommendation presented by staff: maintain individual or small psychologist/counseling offices
in "Office, Professional/Administrative" while larger concentrations of mental health
professionals such as the mental health division of Kaiser or similar would fall under the definition
of "Medical Service — Minor". This modification has been incorporated into the changes for
Council consideration. The resolution and staff report for the Planning Commission meeting are
included at Attachment 2 and 3.
The proposed zoning text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) and 15183. Section 15061(b)(3),
General Rule, of the CEQA Guidelines is applicable as there is no possibility that the activity may
have a significant impact on the environment. Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines provides
an exemption for projects that are consistent with the General Plan. The subject zoning text
amendments are minor modifications to existing regulations that only apply to specific locations
and uses as governed by the IZO, consistent with the General Plan.
Public notice was published in an eighth page ad in the Argus Courier on May 10, 2018. No
specific public comment has been received in response to this public notice as of preparation of
this report. Similarly, notice of the February 27"' Planning Commission meeting was published in
an eighth page ad in the Argus Courier on January 25, 2018 and no public comments were received
prior to the Planning Commission meeting. No members from the public provided public comment
on this item at the February 27"' Planning Commission hearing.
FINANCIAL IMPACTS
Preparation of this agenda report was completed by the Plamling Division as Base Level Hours
with the fee for services agreement between M -Group and the City of Petaluma with no
additional cost to the General Fund.
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ATTACHMENTS
1. Ordinance introducing Zoning Text Amendments to IZO Chapters 4, 11, 21, 25, 28
Exhibit A: Chapter 4, Tables 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5
Exhibit B: Chapter 11, Table 11.1
2. Planning Commission Staff Report, February 27, 2018
3. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2018-10
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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 2300
N.C.S., TO MODIFY CHAPTER 4 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE USES),
CHAPTER 11 (OFF STREET PARKING), CHAPTER 21 (PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS), CHAPTER 25 (AMENDMENTS), AND CHAPTER 28 (GLOSSARY)
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
Section 65850, which matters include the use and construction of buildings and structures, shall
be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the amendments to
be in conformity with the General Plan and consistent with the public necessity, convenience,
and general welfare in accordance with Section 25.050(B) of the IZO; and
WHEREAS, the text amendments contained in Exhibit A to this ordinance modify the
City's IZO, Chapter 4 (Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses), Chapter 11 (Off Street Parking),
Chapter 21 (Performance Standards), Chapter 25 (Amendments), and Chapter 28 (Glossary); and
WHEREAS, the text amendments contained in Exhibit A would provide clarification
and minor updates common to address changing trends in land use and construction and to more
effectively use the zoning code to implement City policy as adopted in the Petaluma General
Plan; and
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2018 public notice of the February 13, 2018 Planning
Commission meeting to consider the amendments was published in the Argus Courier as an
eighth page ad; and
WHEREAS, at the February 13, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, the item was
continued to a date certain of February 27, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2018, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
hearing in accordance with Chapter 25 of the IZO to consider the amendments; and
WHEREAS, after the conclusion of said public hearing, the Planning Commission
adopted Resolution No. 2018-10, recommending the City Council adopt the amendments; and
WHEREAS, on May 10, 2018, the public notice of the May 21, 2018 public hearing
before the City Council to consider the amendments was published in the Argus Courier; and
WHEREAS, on May 21, 2018, 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:
Sectionl: Findings. The City Council of the City of Petaluma hereby finds:
The text amendments contained in Exhibit A to this resolution, which exhibit
is hereby made a part of this resolution, are exempt from CEQA pursuant to
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Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15183 in that the proposed text amendments are
minor modifications to existing regulations that will only apply to specific
locations and uses as governed by the IZO.
2. In accordance with Sections 25.010 and 25.050(B) of the City's I ZO,
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., , the proposed amendments to the IZO as
contained in Exhibit A are in general conformity with the Petaluma General
Plan 2025 in that these amendments do not change the general character or
impacts of current zoning regulations and implement policies of the General
Plan as outlined in the February 27, 2108 Planning Commission staff report.
In accordance with Section 25.050(B) of the IZO, the proposed amendments
are consistent with the public necessity, convenience, and welfare in that they
update and clarify existing regulations, provide greater flexibility in assigning
designations to current land uses, and remove identified obstacles to the
implementation of the zoning code, which implements the policies of the
General Plan.
Section 2: 1) Tables 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, and 4.5 in Chapter 4 are amended in accordance with
Exhibit A.
2) 11.060 of Ordinance No. 2300 NCS is hereby amended to read as follows:
11.060 - Number of Automobile Parking Spaces Required
The number of automobile parking spaces required shall be determined as indicated in Table 11.1.
3) Table 11.1 is amended in accordance with Exhibit B.
4) 21.040 (H) of Ordinance No. 2300 NCS is hereby amended to read as follows:
H. Smoke, Fumes, Gases, Dust, Particulate Matter. No emission shall be permitted at any point
which would violate the current regulation for such emission as established by the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District,
5) 25.070 of Ordinance 2300 NCS is hereby amended to read as follows:
25.070 - Findings by City Council
In order to amend the ordinance, the City Council shall find the following:
A. That the proposed amendment is in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan and any
applicable plans; and
B. That the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare require or clearly permit the adoption of
the proposed amendment.
6) The following definitions in Chapter 28 are changed:
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Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing. Establishments manufacturing and/or assembling small products primarily by hand,
including but not limiting to jewelry, pottery, ceramics, small glass and metal art, and craft products. May also include small scale
artisanal food and beverage product manufacturing.
General Retail. Stores and shops selling many lines of merchandise, Examples of these stores and lines of merchandise include,
but are not limited to:
antique stores
drug stores and pharmacies
art galleries, retail
furniture, furnishings, and appliances
artists' supplies
toys and games
jewelry
musical instruments, parts and accessories
auto parts sales
second hand stores
bicycles
specialty shops
books, magazines, and newspapers
sporting goods and equipment
building and landscape materials indoor
department stores
cameras and photographic supplies
wine shops
clothing, shoes, and accessories
convenience stores
Manufacturing/Processing - Light. A facility accommodating manufacturing processes and establishments engaged in the
assembly, fabrication, and conversion of already processed raw materials into products, where the operational characteristics of
the manufacturing processes and the materials used are unlikely to cause significant impacts on surrounding land uses or the
community. Examples of light manufacturing uses include, but are not limited to, the following:
clothing and fabric product manufacturing metal products fabrication, machine and welding shops
electronics, equipment, and appliance manufacturing paper product manufacturing
food and beverage product manufacturing
Manufacturing/Processing - Medium Intensity. A facility accommodating manufacturing processes that involve and/or produce
building materials, fabricated metal products, machinery, and/or transportation equipment, where the intensity and/or scale of
operations is greater than those classified under "Manufacturing - Light," but where impacts on surrounding land uses or the
community can typically be mitigated to acceptable levels. Examples of medium intensity manufacturing uses include, but are not
limited to, the following:
lumber and wood product manufacturing stone and cut stone product manufacturing
machinery manufacturing structural clay and pottery product manufacturing
motor vehicles and transportation equipment
Medical Service - Minor. A facility other than a hospital where medical, dental, mental health, surgical, and/or other personal
health care services are provided on an outpatient basis. Includes medical offices (for example offices for chiropractors, dentists,
medical doctors, optometrists, prescription opticians, psychologists/psychiatrists, etc.), outpatient facilities which may include
surgery, urgent care facilities, dental laboratories, and medical laboratories. May include massage therapy and acupuncture
when not part of a personal service or spa establishment.
Office. This Code distinguishes between the following types of offices. These do not include medical offices (see "Medical Service
- Minor").
1. Accessory. An office facility incidental and accessory to another business or sales activity that is the primary use.
These are permitted accessory to any other use allowed in all zones established by this code.
2. Government. An administrative, clerical, or public contact and/or service office of a local, state, or federal government
agency. Includes post offices, but not bulk mailing distribution centers, which are under "Truck or Freight Terminal."
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3. High Employee. An office -type facility characterized by a high employee concentration, and occupied by businesses
engaged in information processing. Examples of these uses include:
airline, lodging chain, and rental car company reservation centers
consumer credit reporting
data processing services
health management organization (HMO) offices where no medical services are provided
insurance claim processing
mail order and electronic commerce transaction processing
telemarketing
4. Professional/Administrative. An office -type facility occupied by businesses that provide direct professional
services and/or is engaged in the production of intellectual property. Examples of these uses include, but are not
limited to:
accounting, auditing and bookkeeping services
advertising agencies
attorneys
commercial art and design services
construction contractors (office facilities only)
photographers and photography studios
court reporting services
financial management and investment counseling
single or small group psychologists/psychiatrists/counselors
management and public relations services
media production services
design services including architecture, engineering
landscape architecture, urban planning
educational, scientific and research organizations
Wholesaling and Distribution. Establishments engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to contractors, industrial, commercial,
institutional, farm, or professional business users; to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers in buying merchandise for
or selling merchandise to such persons or companies. May also include distribution of products direct to customers from online
sales. Examples of these include, but are not limited to:
agents, merchandise or commodity brokers, and commission merchants
assemblers, buyers and associations engaged in the cooperative marketing of farm products
merchant wholesalers
stores primarily selling electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning supplies and equipment
ecommerce facilities
G) The definition for Business Services is deleted, the subsequent definitions are
renumbered in accordance with that change.
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 f 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 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 a manner provided by the City
Charter and other applicable law.
ATTACHMENT 1: Exhibit A
Natural and Rural Zones
TABLE 4.1
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
for Natural and Rural Zones
P(16) Permitted Use
CUPConditional Use Permit Required
S Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations
A Accessory U se
Use NotAllowed
LAND USE 'TYPE (1)
Permit Required by Zone
Specific Use
Regulations
OSP' AG RR ;R1
AGRICULTURAL & RESOURCE USES
Crop production, horticulture, orchard, vineyard
P
P
P
P
Farm animal keeping
P
P
P
P
LODGING
Lodging - Short -Term Vacation Rentals
—
—
P(157)
P(157)
Section 7.110
Lodging - Bed & Breakfast Inn (B&B)
—
—
—
CUP
Section 7.100
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 —
C U P
C U P C U P
RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, Accessory — A,S
A,S
A,S Section 7.030
Dwelling, Junior Accessory — A,S
A,S
A,S Section 7.035
Dwelling, Caretaker — —
—
—
Dwelling, Group — —
S(5)
S(5) Section 7.040
Dwelling, Multiple — —
—
—
Dwelling, Single Household — P
P
P
Home Occupation — A,S(2)
A,S(2)
A,S(2) Section 7.050
Residential, Accessory Structure — A
A
A
Residential Care, 6 or fewer clients, in a home — —
P
P
Residential Care, 7 or more clients — —
—
—
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa —
A,S
A,S
Work/Live — —
—
—
SERVICES -GENERAL
Day care - Large family day care home
—
—
A(4)
A(4)
Section 7.060
Day care - Small family day care home
—
—
A(3)
A(3)
Public safety facility
—
—
P
P
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE
City Water & Sewer Facility
CUP
P
P
P
Telecommunications FacilityS
S
S
S
Section 7.090 &
Muni Code 14.44
Key to zone symbols
OS - Open Space
AG - Agriculture
RR - Rural Residential
R1 - Residential 1
(1) See glossary for land use definitions.
(2) Home Occupation Permit and Business License Required
(3) Business License Required
(4) Business License & Compliance with Section 7.060 Required
(5) Site Plan and Architectural Review Required & Compliance with Section 7.040 Required
(6) Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP
(7) Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor
(8) A CUP is required for overnight board and care
(9) Neighborhood serving and open at lunch
(10) Allowed only on floors above the ground floor
(11) Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use
(12) Allowed only in a shopping center
(1 3) Permitted eRl n
(134) Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road
(145) See section 21.030 (Residential Uses Abutting Non -Residential Uses)
Implementing Zoning Ordinance)
Zoning Ordinance)
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
4-2
Residential Zones
TABLE 4.2
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Residential Uses
P(16)
CUP
S
A
—
Permitted Use
Conditional Use Permit Required
Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Use
Use Not Allowed
LAND USE TYPE' 1
Permit Required b` Zone
specific use
Regulations
R2 R3 R4 R5
LODGING
Lodging - Short -Term Vacation Rentals
P(157)
P(157)
P(157)
P(157)
Section 7.110
Lodging -Bed & Breakfast inn (B & B)
CUP
CUP
—
—
Section 7.100
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
RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, Accessory
A,S
A,S
A,S
—
Section 7.030
Dwelling, Junior Accessory
A,S
A,S
A,S
—
Section 7.035
Dwelling, Group
S(5)
S(5)
—
—
Section 7.040
Dwelling, Multiple
—
P
P
P
Dwelling, Single Household
P
P
P
P
Home Occupation
A,S(2)
A,S(2)
A,S(2)
A,S(2)
Section 7.050
Residential, Accessory Structure
A
A
A
A
Residential Care, 6 or fewer clients, in a home
P
P
P
P
Residential Care, 7 or more clients
—
—
—
—
Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa
A,S
A,S
A,S
A,S
Section 7.080
Work/Live
—
—
—
—
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
Medical services -Major
—
—
—
—
Medical Services -Minor
—
—
—
—
SERVICES - GENERAL
Adult day program
—
—
—
—
Child care center
—
—
—
—
Day care - Large Family
A (4)
A (4)
A (4)
A (4)
Section 7.060
Day care - Small Family
A(3)
A(3)
A(3)
A(3)
Public safety facility
P
P
P
P
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE
City Water & Sewer Facility
P
P
P
P
Telecommunications facility
S
S
S
S
Section 7.090 &
Muni Code 14.44
Utility facility
—
—
—
—
Key to zone symbols
R2 - Residential 2 R4 - Residential 4
R3 - Residential 3 R5 - Residential 5
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. -
4-3
Notes:
(1) See glossary for land use definitions.
(2) Home Occupation Permit and Business License Required
(3) Business License Required
(4) Business License & Compliance with Section 7.060 Required
(5) Site Plan and Architectural Review Required & Compliance with Section 7.040 Required
(6) Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP
(7) Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor
(8) A CUP is required for overnight board and care
(9) Neighborhood serving and open at lunch
(10) Allowed only on floors above the ground floor
(11) Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use
(12) Allowed only in a shopping center
(13) Permitted oRly on APN 137 061019 & APISI 049 090 036 (GoreRa Rd, at NogPAGDowegWd�
(134) Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road
(145) See section 21,030 (Residential Uses Abutting Non -Residential Uses)
Zoning Ordinance)
Implementing Zoning Ordinance)
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
4-4
Mixed Use Zones
TABLE 4,3
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Mixed Use Zones
P(16) Permitted Use
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
S Permit Requirementin Specific Use Regulations
A Accessory Use
Use Not Allowed
LAND USE TYPE (1)
Permit Required by Zone
Specific Use
Regulations
MU1A MU1B MU1C+
MU2
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING
Artisanlcrafi product manufacturing
P
P
—
CU P(6)
Catering service, as a primary use
P(6)
P
—
P(6)
Furniture and fixture manufacturing, cabinet making
—
P
—
—
Laboratory - Medical, analytical
—
P
—
—
Manufacturing, light
—
P(15)
—
—
Media production
P(6)
P
—
P(6)
Printing and publishing
P(6)
P
—
P(6)
Research and development
—
P
—
—
LODGING
Lodging - Short Term Vacation Rentals
P(157) P(157) P(157) P(157) Section 7.110
Lodging - Bed & breakfast inn (B&B)
— — — P
Lodging - HoteVMotel
P P — P
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Cardroom
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Chapter9
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 at, music, etc,
P
P
—
P
Theater, cinema or performing at
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Theater District
Ord. 2158
RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, Multiple
CUP
CUP P
—
Dwelling, Accessory
—
— A,S
—
Section 7.030
Dwelling, Junior Accessory
—
— A,S
—
Section 7.035
Dwelling, Single
—
— P
—
Home Occupation
A,S(2)
A,S(2) A,S(2)
A,S(2)
Section 7.050
Residential care, 7 or more clients
P(10)
P(10) P
CUP(10)
Residential care facility, adult
P(6)
P(6) —
CUP(10)
Residential care facility, for the chronically, ill
P(6)
P(6) —
CUP(10)
Residential care facility, for the elderly
P(6)
P(6) —
CUP(10)
Residential in mixed use building Ordin
cd?(t .
(ttl.S P(10)
P(10)
Work/Live
P(6)
P(6) P I
P(6)
TABLE 4.3
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Mixed Use Zones
P(16)
CUP
S
A I
—
Permitted Use
Conditional Use Permit Required
Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations
Accessory Use
Use Not Allowed
LAND USE TYPE (1)
Permit Required by Zone
Specific use
Regulations
MU1A
MU1B MU1C MU2
RETAIL
Adult oriented business
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Chapter 10
Artisan Shop
P
P
—
P
Auto parts sales
P
P
—
—
Bar, tavern, night club
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Chapter 8
Building and landscape materials sales - Indoor
P
P
—
P
Gas station
CUP
CUP
—
—
General retail
P
P
—
P
Groceries/specialty foods - 25,000 sf or less
P
P
—
P
Groceries/specialty foods - More than 25,000 sf
P
P
—
—
Plant nursery
P
P
—
—
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop
I P
P
CUP
P
SERVICES • BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
ATM
P
P
P
P
Bank, financial services
P
P
—
P
Business support service
P
P
—
P
Medical services - Health Care Facility
P(6)
P(6)
—
P(6)
Medical services - Major
P
P
—
P
Medical services - Minor
P(6), (112)
P(6),(112)
P
P(6), (112)
Office - a mes °, government
P
P
P
P(6)
Office - High Employee eadq
P(6)
P
—
P(6)
Office - Professional, administrative
P
P
P
P(6)
SERVICES• GENERAL
Adult Day Program
CUP
CUP
CUP
P
Child Care Center
P(6)
P(6)
—
P(6)
Child day care - Large Family
—
—
A(4)
—
Section 7.060
Child day care - Small Family
A(3)
A(3)
A(3)
A(3)
Kennel, animal boarding
—
CUP
—
—
Meals Assembly Business
P(123)
—
—
—
Mortuary, funeral home
CUP
—
—
—
Personal services
P
P
—
P
Personal services - Restricted
P
P
—
P
Public safety facility
P
P
P
P
Vehicle services - Minor maintenance/repair
—
P
—
CUP
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital
P(8)
P(8)
—
P(8)
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE
City water & sewer facility
P
P
P
P
Parking facility, public or commercial
CUP
—
—
CUP
Telecommunications facility
S
S
S
S
Section 7.090 &
Muni Code 14.44
Utility facility
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
4-6
Key to zone symbols
MU1A- Mixed Use 1A MU1C - Mixed Use 1C
MU1B - Mixed Use 1B MU2 - Mixed Use 2
Notes:
(1) See Glossary for land use definitions.
(2) Home Occupation Permit and Business License Required
(3) Business License Required
(4) Business License & Compliance with Section 7.060 Required
(5) Site Plan and Architectural Review Required & Compliance with Section 7.040 Required
(6) Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP
(7) Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor
(8) A CUP is required for overnight board and care
(9) Neighborhood serving and open at lunch
(10) Allowed only on floors above the ground floor
(11) Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use
(12) Allowed only in a shopping center
(134) Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road
(145) See section 21.030 (Residential Uses Abutting Non -Residential Uses)
Ordinance)
Ordinance)
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
4-7
Commercial, Business Park, and Industrial Zones
TABLE 4.4
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Commercial, Business Park, and Industrial Zones
P(16)
CUP
S
A
—
Permitted Use
Conditional Use Permit Required
Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations'
Accessory use
Use Not Allowed
LAND USE TYPE (1)
Permit Required by Zone
Specific use
Regulations
C1 C2 BP
I'
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING
Artisan/craft product manufacturing
—
—
P
P
Catering service, as a primary use
P(6)
P(6)
P
P
Furniture and fixtures manufacturing, cabinet shop
—
—
—
P
Laboratory - Medical, analytical
—
—
P
P
Laundry, dry cleaning plants
—
—
—
P
Manufacturing/processing - Light
—
—
P
P
Manufacturing/processing - Medium intensity
—
—
—
P
Media production
—
—
P
P
Petroleum product storage and distribution
—
—
—
CUP
Printing and publishing
—
—
P
P
Recycling facility
—
—
CUP
CUP
Recycling facility - Scrap and dismantling yard
—
—
—
—
Research and development
—
—
P
P
Storage yard- outdoor
—
—
—
CUP
Storage -warehouse, indoor storage
—
—
CUP
P
Wholesaling and distribution
—
—
P
P
LODGING
Lodging - Hotel/Motel
—
P
CUP
—
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
—
RESIDENTIAL
Emergency Shelter
—
—
—
P
Dwelling, Caretaker
—
—
P
P
Home Occupation
A, S(2)
A, S(2)
—
— Section 7.050
Residential care, 7 or more clients
CUP(10)
CUP(10)
—
—
Residential care, adult
CUP(10)
CUP(10)
—
—
Residential care, for the chronically ill
CUP(10)
CUP(10)
—
—
Residential care, for the elderly
CUP(10)
CUP(10)
Residential in mixed use building
P(10)
P(10)
—
—
Work/Live
P(6)
P(6)
— I
—
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
TABLE 4.4
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Commercial, Business Park, and Industrial Zones
P(16)
CUP
S
A
Permitted Use
Conditional Use Permit Required
Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations
Accessory use
Use Not Allowed
LAND USE TYPE '(1)
Permit Required; by Zone
Specific Use
Regulations
C1 C2 BP I
RETAIL
Adult oriented business
CUP
CUP
—
—
Chapter 10
Artisan Shop
P
P
—
—
Auto vehical sales and rental
—
—
—
—
Bar, tavern, night club
CUP
CUP
—
—
Chapter 8
Building and landscape materials sales - Indoor
P
P
—
—
Building and landscape materials sales - Outdoor
—
—
—
—
Gas station
P
P
CUP
—
General retail
P
P
—
—
Groceries/specialty foods - 25,000 sf or less
P
P
—
—
Groceries/specialty foods - More than 25,000 sf
P
P
—
—
Plant nursery
P
P
—
—
Restaurant, cafe, coffee shop
P
P
P(9)
P(9)
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
ATM
P
P
P
P
Bank, financial services
P
P
P
—
Business support service
P
P
P
P
Medical services - Health Care Facility
P(6)
P(6)
P
—
Medical services - Major
—
—
P
—
Medical services - Minor
P(6), (11)
P(6), (11)
P
—
Office - Business, service, or government
P
P
P
—
Office - Headquarters, or processing
P(6)
P(6)
P
—
Office - Professional, administrative
P
P
P
—
SERVICES -GENERAL
Adult Day Program
P
P
P
—
Child Care Center
P
P
P(6)
P(6)
Child day care - Large Family
—
—
—
—
Child day care - Small Family
A(3)
A(3)
—
—
Kennel, animal boarding
—
—
—
CUP
Maintenance/repair service - Client site services
—
—
P
P
Maintenance/repair service - Equipment, appliances
—
—
—
P
Meals Assembly Business
P(12)
P(12)
—
—
Mortuary, funeral home
—
—
—
—
Personal services
P
P
—
—
Personal services - Restricted
P
P
—
—
Public safety facility
P
P
P
P
Vehicle services - Major repair/body work
—
—
—
P
Vehicle services - Minor maintenance/repair
—
—
—
P
Veterinary clinic, animal hospital
P(8)
P(8)
P
P
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE
City water & sewer facility
P
P
P
P
Parking facility, public or commercial
CUP
CUP
—
—
Telecommunications facility
S
S
S
S
Section 7.090 &
Muni Code 14.44
Utility facility
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
4-9
Key to zone symbols:
C1- Commercial 1
C2 - Commercial 2
BP - Business Park
I - Industrial
Notes:
(1) See glossary for land use definitions.
(2) Home Occupation Permit and Business License Required
(3) Business License Required
(4) Business License & Compliance with Section 7.060 Required
(5) Site Plan and Architectural Review Required & Compliance with Section 7.040 Required
(6) Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP
(7) Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor
(8) A CUP is required for overnight board and care
(9) Neighborhood serving and open at lunch
(10) Allowed only on floors above the ground floor
(11) Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use
(12) Allowed only in a shopping center
(134) Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road
(145) See section 21.030 (Residential Uses Abutting Non -Residential Uses)
(156) Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (see section 7.110 of Implementing Zoning
Ordinance)
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
4-10
Civic Facility Zone
TABLE 4.5
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for Civic
Facility Zone
P(16) Permitted Use
CUP Conditional Use Permit Required
S Permit Requirement in Specific Use Regulations
A Accessory Use
— Use Not Allowed
LAND USE TYPE (1)
Permit 'Required by Zone
specific use
Regulations
CF
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Park
P
Community Meeting Facility
CUP
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private
CUP
Theater, cinema or performing arts
CUP
Theater District
Ord. 2158
RESIDENTIAL
Emergency Shelter CUP
Dwelling, Caretaker P
SERVICES - BUSINESS, FINANCIAL, PROFESSIONAL
Office - Business, service, or government P
SERVICES -GENERAL
Adult Day Program CUP
Child Care Center P
Public safety facility P
TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, INFRASTRUCTURE
City water & sewer facility
P
Parking facility, public or commercial
P
Telecommunications facility
S
Section 7.090 &
Muni Code 14.44
Utility facility
CUP
Key to zone symbols:
CF - Civic Facilities
Notes:
(1) See glossary for land use definitions.
(2) Home Occupation Permit and Business License Required
(3) Business License Required
(4) Business License & Compliance with Section 7.060 Required
(5) Site Plan and Architectural Review Required & Compliance with Section 7.040 Required
(6) Use allowed only on an upper floor or behind a ground floor street fronting use; use in other locations allowed subject to a CUP
(7) Permitted use (P) if limited to a maximum of 5,000 square feet on the ground floor
(8) A CUP is required for overnight board and care
(9) Neighborhood serving and open at lunch
(10) Allowed only on floors above the ground floor
(11) Urgent care facilities may be located on the ground floor as a street fronting use
(12) Allowed only in a shopping center
(13) Permitted oRly eq APN 137 06191 94-APIN-049-080 (Gonna s4 a. + ninin well
(134) Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road
(145) See section 21.030 (Residential Uses Abutting Non -Residential Uses)
Ordinance)
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S.
4-11 1 1 UO
ATTACHMENT 1, EXHIBIT B
Table 11.1
Use
Number of Parking Spaces Required
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Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing
1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area -or
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Artisan Shop
1 for each 300 gross square feet of floor area
Auto and Vehicle Sales
1 for each 400 square feet of gross floor area
Auto Parts Sales
1 for each 300 gross square feet of floor area
Banks and Financial Services
1 for each 300 gross square feet of floor area
Bars, Taverns, Nightclubs
1 for each 2,5 seats
Bed and Breakfast Inns
1 for each guest room plus
1 for the inn owner/manager
Child Care Center
1 for each staff member (employee, parent volunteer, etc.) plus
1 loading/unloading space for each 10 children
Commercial Recreation- Bowling Alleys
5 for each aIle
Commercial Recreation- Indoor.
1 for each 50 square feet of gross floor area
Dance halls, coin operated amusement arcades,
electronic games arcades, ice and roller skating,
pool and billiard rooms.
1 for each 3,5 seats of maximum seating capacity
Conference/Convention Facility
or
1 for each 60 square feet of gross floor area if there
are no fixed seats
1 covered or uncovered plus
Dwelling- Accessory
Parking for other dwellings onsite consistent with current parking requirements
Seespecific use regulations in Section 7.030
Dwelling- Single Household,
1 covered space plus
including Attached Townhomes
2 additional covered or uncovered spaces
Dwelling- Single Household
1 additional space for each additional bedroom over 4 bedrooms
Addition of New Bedrooms
Dwelling- Single Household
Space(s) converted to living quarters replaced with covered or uncovered
Conversion of Required Covered Parking to Living
parking space
Space
Dwelling- Mobile Home Park
2 for each mobile homes ace in the park
Dwellings- Multiple Household
1 which may be covered or uncovered for each bedroom, studio, or efficiency
unit.
In no case shall a project provide an overall parking ratio of less than 1.5
spaces per unit.
1 for each Pump Island, plus
Fueling/Gas Stations
1 for each Service Bay, plus
1 for each Employee on the Maximum Shift
Funeral Homes, Mortuaries
1 for each 5 seats for the aggregate number of seats provided in all assembly
rooms of the mortuary
Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. I-�
General Retail
Groceries, Specialty Foods
1 for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
Hotels and Motels
1 for each living or sleeping unit plus
1 for the owner or manager
Libraries, Museums and Art Galleries
1 for each 1.5 employees plus
1 for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
Maintenance/Repair Service
1 for each 400 square feet of gross floor area
1 fer e2Gh 15 imp 3y2 2 l tl 2 4 ter
Manufacturing/Processing
1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area or
35-sp2ces per ec-re -w# "ever -is -greater
Medical Services- Health Care Facility
1 for each 3 beds plus
1 for each employee on the maximum shift plus
Medical Services- Major
1 for each 2 staff doctors
Medical Services- Minor
1 for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
Offices- Business/Service, Government,
1 for each 300 gross square feet of floor area
Processing, Professional
Public/Civic Buildings and Grounds other than
1 for each 2 employees on the maximum shift
Schools and Administrative Offices
Religious Facilities
1 for each 4 seats
Restaurant, Coffee Shop, Cafe
1 for each 2,5 seats
Rooming, Boarding, Lodging Houses
1 for each bedroom
School -Private
Elementary and Junior High
1 for each employee on the maximum shift
School -Private
1 for each employee on the maximum shift
High School and College
1 for each 2 students
School- Specialized Education and Training
1 for each employee on the maximum shift
1 for each 2 students
1 for each 3.5 seats of maximum seating capacity or
Sports and Entertainment Assembly Facility
1 for each 60 square feet of gross floor area if there
are no fixed seats
Studio- Art, Dance, Martial Arts, Music
1 for each employee on the maximum shift
1 for each 2 students
1 for each 3.5 seats of maximum seating capacity or
Theater, Cinema or Performing Arts
1 for each 60 square feet of gross floor area if there
are no fixed seats
Vehicle Services- Major and Minor
1 for each 400 square feet of gross floor area
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Wholesaling and Warehouse
1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area er
35-spaGess-pep-acre, va ni ever+s-greater
The number of spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator
Unspecified Uses of Buildings, Structures, or
(Director) in accordance with the general purposes standards herein. All new
Premises
structures in Industrial zones shall provide no less than 35 spaces per acre of
land
11-2 Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. I
DATE: February 27, 2018
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Heather Hines, Planning Manager
SUBJECT: IZO Amendments
RECOMMENDATION
ATTACHMENT 2
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending the City
Council approve text amendments to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, including
modifications to the following Chapters:
• Chapter 25
• Chapter 11
• Chapter 21
• Chapter 28
• Chapter 4
DISCUSSION
Zoning text amendments are governed by Chapter 25 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance and
by California Government Code Section 65853. Chapter 25 provides that the Planning
Commission may recommend zoning text amendments for approval to the City Council based on
Planning Commission findings that the proposed amendments are in conformance with the City's
General Plan and consistent with the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare.
The proposed amendments are minor in nature and are either to update requirements to better
respond to current trends or to correct errors. The proposed amendments are explained below by
each chapter.
Chapter 4 (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land Uses).
Tile primary change in Chapter 4 is to Table 4.3 and Table 4.4. In Table 4.3 the proposed
changes make "Dwelling, multiple" an allowable land use in the MU1B zoning district with
issuance of a Conditional Use Permit. Additionally, footnote #13 is proposed to be eliminated
for "Residential in a mixed use building" in the MU1B zoning district. Residential is currently
not allowed in the MU1B zoning district with the exception of the parcel at the corner of Corona
and North McDowell. The proposed changes would allow residential in a mixed use building as
a permitted use and multi -family residential as a CUP in the MU1B zoning district. These
changes are consistent with the General Plan designation of Mixed Use that calls for a "robust
combination of uses, including retail, residential, service commercial, and/or offices". This
change would apply to five sites currently zoned MU1B, including the Deer Creek Shopping
Center, East Washington Place Shopping Center, KOA Campground on Stony Point, the Corona
Road SMART Station site, and a 26 acre property at Lakeville Highway and Marina Avenue. It
is recommended that the multi -family land use be changed to a CUP to allow further review on a
case by case basis to determine the suitability for standalone residential, proximity to transit, etc.
The proposed change to Table 4.4 would allow "Storage — warehouse, indoor storage" with a
Conditional Use Permit in the Business Park zoning district. This is in response to repeated
inquiry to accommodate these types of uses both as standalone uses and as a significant
component of light industrial uses seeking to locate in areas within the BP zone.
Other proposed modifications are more technical edits to match proposed changes to definitions
in the glossary and to update footnotes to track with changes to land uses.
Chapter 11 (Off -Street Parking).
The primary changes in Chapter 11 are associated with Table 11.1 to modify the required onsite
parking for industrial uses. Currently parking standards for manufacturing, wholesaling, and
warehouse are the most restrictive of three standards (lot acreage, gross floor area, and number
of employees). In practice this often creates the requirement to develop more parking based on
the property acreage than needed for the size of the industrial facility or based on the number of
employees.
Changing the requirement to be based on the size of the facility chooses what is typically the
middle requirement and avoids creating unnecessary parking areas based on the property size or
under parking based on a low employee tenant. Additionally, associating the parking
requirement with floor area is consistent with standards found in other jurisdictions.
All other changes to Chapter 11 are corrections and do not change substantive requirements of
the code.
Chapter 21 (Performance Standards).
The single change proposed is Chapter 21 is Section 21.040(H) to correct the reference to the
regulatory agency.
Chapter 25 (Amendments).
Proposed revisions clean up a duplication of wording related to the subsequent Section 25.080
and restate the required findings for approval of a zoning amendment that had previously been
eliminated.
Chapter 28 (Glossary).
There are several amendments proposed within Chapter 28 to expand or clarify land use
definitions. "Artisan/Craft Product Manufacturing" is an existing land use category targeted at
small manufacturing uses that do not tend to create the same impacts associated with larger
manufacturing operations and are allowed in mixed use zones where the more general
"Manufacturing/processing — Light" land use is not allowed. The current definition precludes
artisan food and beverage manufacturing. However, staff has had multiple inquiries about small
local food and beverage manufacturers who want to locate in existing tenant spaces in the center
of town, where artisan/craft product manufacturing is otherwise allowed. The proposed change
to the definition allows staff to consider small scale artisanal food and beverage product
manufacturing when impacts are minimal, not to the level of full manufacturing.
Several existing land use definitions such as "General retail", "Manufacturing/processing" and
"Office" contain lists of example uses. These lists often use terminology out of date with current
trends or appear to be a limiting list as opposed to examples. Small modifications to these lists
to clarify that they "include, but are not limited to" and to modify some of the specific examples
are proposed.
The current definitions for "Medical Service — Minor" and "Office, Professional/Administrative"
create a conflict when looking at mental health care professionals. Both definitions include
"psychologists". Proposed changes clarify that psychologist offices fall within the "medical
service — minor" land use category. Additionally, a note has been added that massage therapy
and acupuncture can be included in the "medical service — minor" category when not part of a
personal service or spa establishment.
Modifications are proposed to the office categories defined in Chapter 28 to streamline and
clarify the different categories based on anticipated impacts and the suitability of the different
office types in the various zoning districts.
Finally, changes are proposed to the "Wholesaling and distribution" land use definition to
expand the category to include distribution from online sales to better track with current trends in
this type of land use.
To recommend the proposed amendments to the City Council the Planning Commission must
find that they conform to the Petaluma General Plan and are consistent with the public necessity,
convenience, and general welfare in accordance with Section 25.050(B) of the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance. The Planning Commission has discretion to recommend modification to the
staff proposal. If it does so, the Commission should convey the reasons for the modifications to
the City Council. A simple majority vote of the Commission member's present, assuming a
quorum of Commissioners is present, suffices to approve a resolution recommending action on
the amendments to the City Council.
General Plan Consistency
The proposed zoning ordinance amendments are consistent in general conformity with the
Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that the amendments do not change the general character or
impacts of current zoning regulations. Amendments to Chapter 4 related to allowable uses in the
MU1B zoning district further supports the intent of the Mixed Use land use designation to
facilitate a robust combination of uses, including retail, residential, service commercial, and/or
offices. The proposed change to allowable uses in the BP zoning district reinforces the Business
Park land use designation to attract light industrial operations.
Amendments to Chapters 11 and 28 provide update and clarity to existing zoning language to
more accurately represent current land use trends and support the General Plan's overall goal to
guide development in line with the vision and underlying policies. Additional amendments to
Chapters 21 and 25 correct errors and do not create any change that is inconsistent with the
General Plan 2025.
Public Necessity, Convenience, and Welfare
The proposed amendments are consistent with the public necessity, convenience, and welfare in
that they update and clarify existing regulations, provide greater flexibility in assigning
designations to current land uses, and remove identified obstacles to the implementation of the
zoning code, which implements the policies of the General Plan.
Environmental Review
The proposed zoning text amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines
Sections 15061(B)(3) and 15183 as follows:
Section 15061(b)(3), General Rule, of the CEQA Guidelines is applicable as there is no
possibility that the activity may have a significant impact on the environment in that proposed
zoning text amendments
Section 15183 of the CEQA Guidelines provides an exemption for projects that are consistent
with the General Plan. The subject zoning text amendments are minor modifications to existing
regulations that only apply to specific locations and uses as governed by the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance, consistent with the General Plan.
For the above reasons, the proposed amendments are exempt from environmental review.
Public Comment
Public notice was published in an eighth page ad in the Argus Courier on January 25, 2018. At
the February 13, 2018 Planning Commission meeting the item was continued to a date certain of
February 27, 2018. No specific public comment has been received in response to this public
notice as of the preparation of this report.
ATTACHMENTS
A. Resolution recommending City Council approval of Zoning Text Amendments:
Exhibit 1: Redline Chapters 4, 11, 21, 25, 28
4
9,4
ATTACHMENT 3
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE TEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING
ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE 2300 N.C.S., TO MODIFY CHAPTER 4 (ZONING DISTRICTS AND
ALLOWABLE USES), CHAPTER 11 (OFF STREET PARKING), CHAPTER 21 (PERFORMANCE
STANDARDS), CHAPTER 25 (AMENDMENTS), AND CHAPTER 28 (GLOSSARY)
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 Section 65850, which
matters include the use and construction of buildings and structures, shall be made to the IZO unless the
Planning Commission and City Council find the amendments to be in conformity with the General Plan
and consistent with the public necessity, convenience, and general welfare in accordance with
Section 25.050(B) of the IZO; and
WHEREAS, the text amendments contained in Exhibit 1 to .this resolution modify the City's
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 4 (Zoning Districts and Allowable Uses), Chapter 11 (Off Street
Parking), Chapter 21 (Performance Standards), Chapter 25 (Amendments), and Chapter 28 (Glossary);
and
WHEREAS, the text amendments contained in Exhibit 1 would provide clarification and minor
updates common to address changing trends in land use and construction and to more effectively use
the zoning code to implement City policy as adopted in the Petaluma General Plan; and
WHEREAS, on January 25%, public notice of the February 13, 2018 Planning Commission meeting
to consider the amendments was published in the Argus Courier as an eighth page ad; and
WHEREAS, at the February 13, 2018 Planning Commission meeting the item was continued to a
date certain of February 27, 2018; and
WHEREAS, on February 27, 2018, 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 of the City of Petaluma as follows:
1. The above recitals are hereby declared to be true and correct and are incorporated into
the resolution as findings of the Petaluma Planning Commission.
2. The text amendments contained in Exhibit 1 to this resolution, which exhibit is hereby made a
part of this resolution for the purposes, are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Sections
15061 (b) (3) and 15183 in that the proposed text amendments are minor modifications to
existing regulations that will only apply to specific locations and uses as governed by the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance.
In accordance with Sections 25.010 and 25.050(B) of the City's Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S., ("IZO"), the proposed amendments to the-IZO as
contained in Exhibit 1 are in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that
these amendments do not change the general character or impacts of current zoning
regulations and implement the General Plan as outlined in the February 27,`2108 Planning
Commission staff report.
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2. In accordance with Section 25.050(B) of the IZO, the proposed amendments are consistent
with the public necessity, convenience, and welfare in that they update and clarify existing
regulations, provide greater flexibility in assigning designations to current land uses, and
remove identified obstacles to the implementation of the zoning code, which implements
the policies of the General Plan.
3. The proposed amendments attached hereto as Exhibit 1, are hereby recommended to the
Petaluma City Council for consideration and finings in accordance with Sections 25.010 and.
25.050 of the City's Implementing Zoning Ordinance.
ADOPTED this 27th day of February, 2018, by the following vote:
Commission Member
Aye
No
Absent
Abstain
Councilmember
Healy
X
Chair Benedetti-
Petnic
X
Alonso
X
Bauer
X
Gomez
X
Marzo
X
Vice Chair Wolpert
X
n�e el
Gina Benedetti- Petnic, Chair
�j TTEST: � PPROVEID S TO FORM:
HCher Hines, Coma: fission Secretary Lisa Tennenbaur Assistant City Attorney
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