HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 2711 N.C.S. 01/06/2020EFFECTIVE DATE ORDINANCE NO. 2711 N.C.S.
OF ORDINANCE
January 6, 2020
1 Introduced by Seconded by
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3 Gabe Kearney Mike Healy
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6 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
7 PETALUMA AMENDING THE TEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE, ORDINANCE 2300
8 N.C.S., TO MODIFY CHAPTER 4 (ZONE DISTRICTS AND ALLOWABLE LAND USES), SECTION 7.030
9 (ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), SECTION 7.035 (JUNIOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS), TABLE 11.1
10 (NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED), CHAPTER 22 (NON -CONFORMING USES), AND CHAPTER 28
11 (GLOSSARY) TO COMPLY WITH AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW AFFECTING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS
12 PURSUANT TO SENATE BILL 13, ASSEMBLY BILL 68, ASSEMBLY BILL 587, ASSEMBLY BILL 670, AND
13 ASSEMBLY BILL 881
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15 WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 2300 N.C.S. (IZO),
16 in §25.010 provides in pertinent part that no amendment that regulates matters listed in Government
17 Code § 65850 shall be made to the IZO unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the
18 amendment to be in conformity with the General Plan; and
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20 WHEREAS, the State of California, recognizing the importance of Accessory Dwelling Units
21 (ADUs) in addressing California's severe housing crisis, amended Government Code Sections 65852.2
22 and Section 65852.22, added Government Code Section 65852.26, added Section 17980.12 to the
23 Health and Safety Code, and amended Civil Code Section 4751 to help reduce development barriers
24 and expand potential capacity to build ADUs and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units (JADUs); and
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26 WHEREAS, California Senate Bill 13, Assembly Bill 68, Assembly Bill 587, Assembly Bill 670 and
27 Assembly Bill 881 were signed into law on October 9, 2019 and become effective on January 1, 2020;
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30 WHEREAS, Senate Bill 13, Assembly Bill 68 and Assembly Bill 881 make changes to existing state
31 legislation regarding development standards, development impact and capacity fees, and amnesty
32 for ADUs and JADUs; and
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34 WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 670 voids restrictions within common interest developments that inhibit
35 construction of ADUs according to specific criteria; and
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37 WHEREAS, Assembly Bill 587 establishes a process by which ADUs may be sold separately from
38 a primary residence; and
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40 WHEREAS, in order to ensure consistency with new changes to State laws affecting ADUs and
41 JADUs, it will be necessary to amend Chapter 4 — Zone Districts and Allowable Land Uses, Chapter 7
42 Section 7.030 — Accessory Dwellings, Chapter 7 Section 7.035 — Junior Accessory Dwellings, Chapter
43 11 Table 11.1 — Parking Spaces Required, Chapter 22 = Non -Conforming Uses, and Chapter 28 —
44 Glossary of the IZO; and
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46 WHEREAS, pursuant to IZO §25.050, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public
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hearing to consider draft zoning text amendments to Chapter 4 — Zone Districts and Allowable Land
Uses, Chapter 7 Section 7.030 — Accessory Dwellings, Chapter 7 Section 7.035 — Junior Accessory
Dwellings, Chapter 1 1 Table 11.1 — Parking Spaces Required, Chapter 22 — Non -Conforming Uses,
and Chapter 28 — Glossary of the IZO on December 17, 2019, at which time all interested parties had
the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the staff report dated December 17, 2019,
including the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination included therein; and
WHEREAS, IZO §25.010 provides for Zoning Text Amendment procedures, which have been
initiated by the Community Development Director to comply with new state law requirements; and
WHEREAS, after the December 17, 2019 public hearing before the Planning Commission, the
Planning Commission adopted its Resolution No. 2019-23, recommending that the City Council adopt
zoning text amendments to Chapter 4 — Zone Districts and Allowable Land Uses, Chapter 7 Section
7.030 — Accessory Dwellings, Chapter 7 Section 7.035 — Junior Accessory Dwellings, Chapter 1 1 Table
11.1 — Parking Spaces Required, Chapter 22 — Non -Conforming Uses, and Chapter 28 — Glossary of
the IZO; and
WHEREAS, on December 26, 2019 a public notice of the January 6, 2020 public hearing before
the City Council to consider the zoning amendments was published as an eighth page ad in the
Argus -Courier, in accordance with the requirements of California Government Code Sections 65090
and 65091; and,
WHEREAS, on January 6, 2020, the City Council of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public hearing to consider the amendments; and
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 13, Assembly Bill 68, Assembly Bill 881, Assembly Bill 670 and Assembly Bill
587 became effective on January 1, 2020; and,
WHEREAS, due to the late adoption of these statutes in the state legislative cycle, the staff time
necessary to review the complex, interrelated bills amending the State ADU law, and the bills' January
1, 2020 effective date, there is insufficient time for introduction, adoption, and running of the thirty -
day referendum period for a regular ordinance amending the IZO ADU regulations to comply with the
new State ADU laws so that such amendments would take effect at approximately the same time as
the new State ADU laws; and
WHEREAS, certain of the new State ADU laws include provisions declaring void local ADU
regulations that do not meet the requirements of the new State ADU laws, and/or provisions requiring
submission of local ADU regulations to the State for review, and for referral to the Attorney General of
local ADU regulations the State deems not compliant with the new State ADU laws; and
WHEREAS, the new State ADU laws and their local implementation raise important public
health and safety issues, including the availability of affordable housing in a community, maintenance
of livable neighborhoods, effective local administration of applications for new ADU development,
and preservation of development fee revenues critical for funding infrastructure required to serve new
ADU development; and
WHEREAS, absent the adoption of an urgency ordinance to achieve immediate compliance
of the IZO ADU regulations with the new State ADU laws, and the new State ADU laws may void current
IZO requirements related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units, threatening
the City's ability to protect the public health and safety by providing for the availability of affordable
housing in the community, the maintenance of livable neighborhoods, effective local administration
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of applications for new ADU development, and the preservation of development fee revenues critical
for funding infrastructure required to serve new ADU development; and
WHEREAS, Section 76A of the Petaluma City Charter authorizes the adoption of ordinances for
the immediate preservation of the public peace, health or safety, which contain a declaration of and
the facts constituting its urgency so long as such ordinances are passed by a unanimous vote of the
Council members present at the time of adoption; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 2180.17 of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), adoption of ordinances by cities to implement the provisions of Section 65852.1 or Section
65852.2 of the Government Code are exempt from the requirements of CEQA;
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:
In accordance with Section 25.070, paragraph A of the IZO, that the proposed amendments
to Chapter 4; Chapter 7; Sections 7.030 and 7.035; Chapter 11, Table 11.1; Chapter 22; and
Chapter 28 of the Implementing Ordinance, Ordinance 2300 N.C.S., pursuant to this ordinance
are in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan 2025 in that the amendments
implement the policies of the Petaluma General Plan, as described in the December 17, 2019
Planning Commission staff report.
2. In accordance with Section 25.070, paragraph B of the IZO, that the proposed amendments
to Chapter 4; Chapter 7; Sections 7.030 and 7.035; Chapter 11, Table 11.1; Chapter 22; and
Chapter 28 of the Implementing Ordinance, Ordinance 2300 N.C.S., pursuant to this ordinance
are consistent with the public necessity, convenience and welfare in that they update and
clarify existing regulations, provide greater flexibility to facilitate the production of ADUs which
provides essential housing for Petaluma residents, implementing the policies of the General
Plan, and that they ensure consistency with state mandates.
3. Adoption of this ordinance as an urgency ordinance with immediate effect is necessary for
the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare in accordance with Section 76A of
the Petaluma City Charter due to the late adoption of S13-13, and AB -68 and 881 amending
the State law governing Accessory Dwelling Units late in the state legislative cycle, the staff
time necessary to review the complex, interrelated bills, the bills' January 1, 2020 effective
date, and insufficient time for introduction, adoption, and running of the thirty -day referendum
period for a regular ordinance amending the IZO ADU regulations to comply with the new
State ADU laws so that such amendments may take effect at approximately the same time as
the new State ADU laws. Certain of the new State ADU laws include provisions declaring void
local ADU regulations that do not meet State law requirements, and/or provisions requiring
submission of local ADU regulations to the State for review, and for referral to the Attorney
General of local ADU regulations the State deems not compliant with the new State ADU laws.
Absent the adoption of an urgency ordinance to achieve compliance of the IZO ADU
regulations the new State ADU laws as soon as possible, the new State ADU laws may void
current IZO requirements related to Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling
Units, threatening the City's ability to protect the public health and safety by providing for the
availability of affordable housing in a community, the maintenance of livable neighborhoods,
effective local administration of applications for new ADU development, and the preservation
of development fee revenues critical for funding infrastructure required to serve new ADU
development.
4. The proposed zoning text amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21080.17 which exempts the adoption of an ordinance by a
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city or county to implement the provisions of Sections 65852.1 and 65852.2 of the Government
Code.
Section 2: Tables 4.2, 4.3, 4.7, 4.8, 4.9, and 4.10 of Chapter 4 (Zoning Districts and Allowable Land
Uses) of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300
N.C.S. is herebv amended to read in their entirety as follows:
Residential Zones
TABLE 4.2
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Residential Uses
P(16)
CUP
S
A
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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
R2 R3 R4 R5
LODGING
Lodging - Short -Term Vacation Rentals
P(15)
P(15)
P(15)
P(15)
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
—
—
—
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Park
P
P
P
P
School - Elementary, secondary, or college, private
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, Accessory
A,S
A,S
A,S
A,S
Section 7.030
Dwelling, Junior Accessory
A,S
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
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—
—
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Swimming Pool, Hot Tub, Spa
A,S
A,S
A,S
A,S
Section 7,080
Work/Live
—
—
—
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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
7 R3 - Residential 3 R5 - Residential 5
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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) Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road
(14) See section 21.030 (Residential Uses Abutting Non -Residential Uses)
(15) Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (see section 7.110 of
Implementing Zoning Ordinance)
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Mixed Use Zones 1
TABLE 4.3
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Mixed Use Zones
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
MU1A MU1B MU1C
MU2
INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING
Artisan/craftproduct manufacturing
P
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CUP(6)
Catering service, as a primary use
P(6)
P
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P(6)
Furniture and fixture manufacturing, cabinet making
—
P
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Laboratory - Medical, analytical
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P
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Manufacturing, light
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P(14)
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Media production
P(6)
P
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P(6)
Printing and publishing
P(6)
P
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P(6)
Research and development
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P
—
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LODGING
Lodging - Short -Term Vacation Rentals
P(15) P(15)
P(15) P(15)
Section 7.110
Lodging - Bed & breakfast inn (B&B)
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— P
Lodging - Hotel/Motel
P P
— P
RECREATION, EDUCATION & PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
Cardroom
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Chapter9
Community Meeting Facility
CUP
CUP
CUP
CUP
Commercial recreation - Indoor
CUP
CUP
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
C U P
School -Specialized Education and Training
CUP
CUP
—
CUP
Studio - Art, dance, martial arts, music, etc,
P
P
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P
Theater, cinema or performing arts
CUP
CUP
—
C U P
Theater District
Ord. 2158
RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, Multiple
CUP
CUP
P
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Dwelling, Accessory
A,S
A,S
A,S
A,S
Section 7,030
Dwelling, Junior Accessory
A,S
A,S
A,S
A,S
Section 7.035
Dwelling, Single
—
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P
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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)
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CUP(10)
Residential care facility, for the elderly
P(6)
P(6)
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CUP(10)
Residential in mixed use building
P(10)
P(10)
P(10)
P(10)
Work/Live
P(6)
P(6)
P
P(6)
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TABLE 4.3
Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements for
Mixed Use 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
�—MUIA 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), (11)
P(6), (11)
P
P(6), (11)
Office - government
P
P
P
P(6)
Office - Headquarters, or processing
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(12)
—
—
—
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
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Key to zone symbols
MU1A - Mixed Use 1A MU1C - Mixed Use 1C
MU1B - Mixed Use 113 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
(13) Use permitted only on Lakeville Highway between Baywood Drive and Casa Grande Road
(14) See section 21.030 (Residential Uses Abutting Non -Residential Uses)
(15) Short-term vacation rental permit, business license and transient occupancy tax certificate required (section 7,110 of Implementing Zoning
Ordinance)
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TART,F. 4.7 - RR AND R1 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature
Requirement by Zone
RR
Rural Residential
R1
Residential 1
Lot size
Minimum area and width re uired or each lot in a nezv subdivision
Minimum area
Minimum width
Interior lot
Corner lot
Minimum depth
2 acres'
20,000 sf'
150 It 165 ft
100 ft
110 ft
150 ft
130 ft
Setbacks
Primary structure
Front
Side - Interior (each)
Side - Street side
Rear
Garage front
Detached Accessory
Structure
Front
Side - Interior (each)
Side - Street
Rear
Rear - Accessory
Dwelling
Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for inodifications, reductions,and
encroachments.` See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land
use.
40 ft
30 ft
20 ft
15 ft
40 ft
30 ft
40 ft
30 ft
40 It
30 ft
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
4 It
4 ft
40 ft
30 ft
5 ft
5 It
4 ft
4 It
Site coverage
Maximum coverage
Primary structure
Accessory structure,
detached2
Die percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding
uncovered steps, patios and terraces.
NA
NA
10% of the required setback area or 500
sf, whichever is greater
10% of the required setback area or 500
sf, whichever is greater
Height limit
Maximum height
Principal Building
Accessory Structure
Accessory Dwelling
Maximum allozvable height of structures, See Glossary for height 7neasureinent
requirements, and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications.
25 ft
25 ft
15 ft
15 ft
21 ft
21 ft
Usable Open Space
NA
NA
Fencing, Landscaping,
& Tree Preservation
See Cha ters 13, 14, and 17
Parking
See Chapter 11
Signs
See Chapter 20
2 1. If slope of the parcel is 10% or greater, the minimum parcel size is determined by Section 16.070(C).
3 2. See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 sf or less.
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TABLE 4.8 - R2 AND R3 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature
Requirement by Zone
-T
R2
Residential 2
R3
Residential 3
Lot size
Minimum area and widtli required for eacli lot in a neto subdivision
Minimum area
Minimum width
Interior lot
Corner lot
Minimum depth
6,000 st`l
4,000 sfr
50 ft
55 ft
40 ft
45 ft
70 ft
70 ft
Setbacks
Primary structure
Front
Side - Interior (each)
Side - Street side
Corner Lot
Reverse Corner Lot
Rear
Garage front
Detached Accessory
Structure
Front
Side - Interior (each)
Side - Street
Rear
Rear - Accessory
Dwelling
Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for, modifications, reductions, and
encroachments. See Cl2apter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use.
20 ft
15 ft
5 ft
3 ft
loft
15 ft
loft
loft
20 ft
15 ft
20 ft
20 ft
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
4 ft
4 It
loft
loft
5 ft
5 ft
4 ft
4 ft
Site coverage
Maximum coverage
Primary structure
Accessory structure,
detached2
The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered
steps, patios and terraces.
NA
NA
10% of the required setback area or 500 sf,
whichever is greater
0% of the required setback area or 500 sf,
whichever is greater
Height limit
Maximum height
Principal Building
Accessory Structure
Accessory Dwelling
Maxiintcm allozoable height of structures. See Glossary for heiglit measurement requirements,
and Chapter 12 forheight limit modifications.
25 ft
25 ft
15 ft
15 ft
21 ft
21 ft
Usable Open Space
NA
600 sf
Fencing, Landscaping, &
Tree Preservation
See Chapters 13, 14, and 17
Parking
See Chapter 11
Signs
See Chapter 20
2 1. If slope of the parcel is 10% or greater, the minimum parcel size is determined by Section 16.0'/U(C;).
3 2. See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 sf or less.
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TAHT.F 4.9 _ R4 AND R5 ZONE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Development Feature
Requirement by Zone
R4
Residential 4 1
R5
Residential 5
Lot size
Minimum area and width re uired or each lot in a new subdivision
Minimum area
Minimum width
Interior lot
Corner lot
Minimum depth
3,500 sfl
1,500 sf1
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40 ft
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70 ft
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Setbacks
Primary structure
Front
Side - Interior (each)
Side - Street side
Rear
Garage front
Detached Accessory
Structure
Front
Side - Interior (each)
Side - Street
Rear
Rear - Accessory
Dwelling_
Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and
encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use.
10 ft
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Not Permitted
Not Permitted
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Site coverage
Maximum coverage
Primary structure
Accessory structure,
detached2
The percent of the total site area covered by structures, open or enclosed, excluding uncovered
steps, patios and terraces.
60%
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10% of the required setback area or 500
sf, whichever is greater
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Height limit
Maximum height
Principal Building
Accessory Structure
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Maximum allozvable height of structures. See Glossaryfor height measurement requirements,
and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications.
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Usable Open Space
300 sf/unit
400 sf/unit
May include common open sace
Fencing, Landscaping, &
Tree Preservation
See Chapters 13,14, and 17
Parking
See Chapter 11
Signs
See Chapter 20
2 1. If slope of the parcel is 10% or greater, the minimum parcel size is determined by Section 16.0%U(C).
3 2. See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 sf or less.
4 3. An increase in height maybe permissible as prescribed in Section 12.025.
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1. When the building is more than 30 feet from an abutting property line, one additional foot of height is permitted with
each additional foot of setback over 30 feet for a maximum building height of 45 feet.
2. See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 sf or less.
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Requirement by Zone
Development Feature
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Mixed Use 1
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Lot size
Minimum area and width re uired or each lot in anew subdivision
Minimum area
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Minimum width
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Minimum depth
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Minimum setbacks required. See Chapter 12 for modifications, reductions, and
Setbacks
encroachments. See Chapter 7 for any setback requirements applicable to a specific land use.
Primary structure
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Front
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0 ft minimum
0 ft
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Abutting an R District: 15 ft plus 1 foot of
Abutting an R District: 15 ft plus 1 foot
additional setback for each foot of
of additional setback for each foot of
Side - Interior (each)
building height over 20 ft
buildinR hei ht over 20 ft
0 ft minimum
Side - Street side
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10 ft maximum
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Abutting an R District: 15 ft plus 1 foot of
Abutting an R District: 15 ft plus 1 foot
additional setback for each foot of
of additional setback for each foot of
Rear
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building height over 20 ft
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Garage front
Detached Accessory
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Not Permitted
Front
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Side - Interior (each)
loft
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Side - Street
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Rear - Accessory
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Floor Area Ratio. The gross floor area of all
Site Coverage. The percent of the total site
buildings on a lot divided by the building site
area covered by structures, open or enclosed,
area.
excluding uncovered steps, patios and
Site coverage
terraces.
80%
Maximum coverage2
2.5 floor area ratio
100% for structured parking
Height limit
Maximum height
Maximum allowable height of structures. See Glossart, j for height measurement
requireinents,'and Chapter 12 for height limit modifications.
30 ft'
45 ft
Principal Building
20 ft
20 ft
Accessory Structure
Usable Open Space
30 sf/unit2
30 sf/unit2
Fencing, Landscaping, &
Tree Preservation
See Chapters 13, 14, and 17
Parking
See Chapter 11
Signs
See Chapter 20
1. When the building is more than 30 feet from an abutting property line, one additional foot of height is permitted with
each additional foot of setback over 30 feet for a maximum building height of 45 feet.
2. See Section 7.030. Does not apply to accessory dwelling units 800 sf or less.
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3. The minimum depth of usable open space is 3 feet. Usable conunon open space is strongly encouraged.
Section 3: Section 7.030 (Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter 7 of the City of Petaluma
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
7.030 - Accessory Dwelling Units
All accessory dwelling units must comply with the following standards:
A. Zoning. An accessory dwelling unit may be created within a residential or mixed-use zone, including Planned Unit
Developments.
B. Type of Unit. An accessory dwelling may be created within an existing or proposed principal dwelling or accessory structure
on the property; may be added to a principal dwelling or accessory structure; or may be built as a structure separate from any
existing or proposed structure on the property. Accessory dwelling units proposed in multi -family dwelling structures must
comply with state building standards for dwellings and may not convert portions of the existing structure that are used for
livable space.
C. Number of Units Allowed.
1. Single Family Lots. One detached accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot with a proposed or existing single-family
dwelling, notwithstanding the development standards included in this Section.
One accessory dwelling unit and one junior accessory dwelling unit may be permitted on a lot with a proposed or existing
single-family dwelling if all of the following standards are met:
Either the accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit is within the existing or proposed single family
dwelling or accessory structure on the lot;
b. Any addition beyond the existing single-family dwelling or accessory structure to accommodate the accessory
dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling unit does not exceed 150 square feet and is limited to accommodate
ingress and egress;
C. The accessory dwelling unit or junior accessory dwelling has exterior access from the existing or proposed single
family dwelling;
d. The side and rear yard setbacks comply with all applicable fire and safety requirements, and
e. The junior accessory dwelling unit meets all other requirements of Section 7.035.
2. Multi -Family Lots. One accessory dwelling unit is permitted on a lot with a proposed or existing multi -family dwelling,
A maximum of two detached accessory dwellings are permitted on a multi -family lot if each unit is limited to 16 feet in
height and provides 4 -foot side and rear yard setbacks.
If the accessory dwellings units are provided within an existing multi -family dwelling structure, the maximum number of
accessory dwelling units may not exceed twenty five percent of the existing number of multi -family dwelling units.
D. Size of Unit. The maximum allowable living area of an accessory dwelling unit is 1,000 square feet; provided, however, that
if a proposed accessory dwelling unit is to be attached to an existing or proposed primary residence, then the accessory
dwelling unit total living area may not exceed fifty percent of the total living area of the primary residence, unless the accessory
dwelling unit has a total living area no greater than 800 square feet, a height no greater than 16 feet, and minimum 4 -foot side
and rear yard setbacks. "Living area" is the interior habitable area of the accessory unit including basements and attics but
not including garages. Living area shall be measured from the interior side of the exterior walls of the building.
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E. Existing Parking. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished or converted in conjunction with the
establishment of an accessory dwelling unit the off-street parking spaces formerly provided by the demolished structure are
not required to be replaced. If replaced, parking may be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling
unit, including, but not limited to, as covered spaces, uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical
automobile parking lifts (Consistent with Section 11.070).
F. Foundation Required. Accessory dwelling units must be permanent structures located on a permanent foundation.
G. Setbacks.
Attached Units. Accessory dwelling units attached to the principal dwelling must comply with the principal dwelling
setbacks of the zoning district.
2. Detached Units. Detached accessory dwelling units must comply with the setbacks of accessory structures. No setback
shall be required for the conversion or in-kind reconstruction of existing living area or non -complying detached structures
to accommodate a new accessory dwelling unit. In-kind reconstruction shall mean the same location, building footprint
and height. Any construction proposing expansion to a nonconforming structure, such as a second story, must provide
setbacks of no less than four feet from the side and rear lot lines.
H. Parking. No additional parking is required for new accessory dwelling units.
I. Open Space. Parcels on which accessory dwellings are built shall have a minimum of one hundred (100) square feet of
useable open space available for use by occupants of the unit, independent of the primary residence's requirement.
J. Development Standard Exceptions. Limits on lot coverage, floor area ratio (FAR), and open space do not apply to accessory
dwelling units that are less than 800 square feet, do not exceed 16 feet in height, provide minimum 4 -foot side and rear yard
setbacks, and comply with all other local development standards. On multi -family development lots this exception may only
apply to two detached units that meet the scale and setback parameters noted in this section.
K. Fire Sprinklers and Fire Attenuation. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if fire sprinklers
are not required for the primary residence.
L. Architecture. An accessory dwelling shall be designed to be compatible with the architectural richness of existing
development in the immediate vicinity or principal dwelling on the site. This shall include architectural features, colors, and
building materials. New accessory dwellings constructed above the ground floor shall be designed to reasonably preserve
the privacy of adjacent property owners.
M. Construction Prior to Principal Dwelling. A certificate of occupancy for an accessory dwelling unit may not be issued before
the issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the primary dwelling.
N. Historic. Applications for accessory dwelling units on designated landmark sites or within a designated historic district are
subject to Chapter 15: Preservation of the Cultural and Historic Environment.
0. Rentals. All accessory dwelling units permitted after September 7, 2017 shall only be rented for a term of more than 30 days.
No accessory dwelling units permitted after September 7, 2017 shall be permitted as a short term vacation rental under
Section 7.110.
P. Ownership. Accessory dwelling units may be rented separate from the primary residence, but may not be sold or otherwise
conveyed separate from the primary residence unless all the following criteria are met:
1. The property was built or developed by a qualified nonprofit corporation.
2. There is an enforceable restriction on the use of the land pursuant to a recorded contract between the qualified buyer
and the qualified nonprofit corporation that satisfies all of the requirements specified in paragraph (10)_of subdivision (a)
of Section 402.1 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
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a. A "qualified buyer" means persons and families of low or moderate income, as that term is defined in Section 50093
of the California Health and Safety Code.
b. A "qualified nonprofit corporation" means a nonprofit corporation organized pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the
Internal Revenue Code that has received a welfare exemption under Section 214.15 of the Revenue and Taxation
Code for properties intended to be sold to low-income families who participate in a special no -interest loan program.
3. The property is held pursuant to a recorded tenancy in common agreement that includes all of the following:
a. The agreement allocates to each qualified buyer an undivided, unequal interest in the property based on the size of
the dwelling each qualified buyer occupies.
b. A repurchase option that requires the qualified buyer to first offer the qualified nonprofit corporation to buy the property
if the buyer desires to sell or convey the property.
c, A requirement that the qualified buyer occupy the property as the buyer's principal residence.
d. Affordability restrictions on the sale and conveyance of the property that ensure the property will be preserved for
low-income housing for 45 years for owner -occupied housing units and will be sold or resold to a qualified buyer.
4. A grant deed naming the grantor, grantee, and describing the property interests being transferred shall be recorded in
the county in which the property is located. A Preliminary Change in Ownership Report shall be filed concurrently with
this grant deed pursuant to Section 480.3 of the Revenue and Taxation Code.
5. Notwithstanding Section 65852,2(f)(2)(A) of the California Government Code, if requested by a utility providing service
to the primary residence, the accessory dwelling unit has a separate water, sewer, or electrical connection to that utility.
Section 4: Section 7.035 (Junior Accessory Dwelling Units) of Chapter 7 of the City of Petaluma
Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to
read in its entirety as follows:
7.035 - Junior Accessory Dwelling Units
All junior accessory dwelling units shall comply with the following standards:
A. Zoning. A junior accessory dwelling unit may be created within a residential or mixed-use zone, including Planned Unit
Developments.
B. Number of Units Allowed. Only one junior accessory dwelling unit may be located within an existing or proposed single
family dwelling.
C. Owner Occupancy. The owner of a parcel with a single-family dwelling and a proposed junior accessory dwelling unit shall
occupy as a principal residence either the primary dwelling or the accessory dwelling, except when the home is owned or
operated by a government agency, land trust, or non-profit housing organization for use as affordable housing.
D. Location of Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. A junior accessory dwelling unit must be created within the existing walls of
an existing or proposed primary dwelling.
E. Separate Entry Required. A separate exterior entry shall be provided to serve a junior accessory dwelling unit,
F. Interior Entry Remains. The interior connection to the main living area must be maintained, but a second door may be added
for sound attenuation.
G. Kitchen Requirements. Junior accessory dwelling units shall include an efficiency kitchen, which complies with any
applicable requirements of the Building Code, and includes the following components:
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2 2. A food preparation counter and storage cabinets that are reasonable to size of the unit.
3 H. Existing Parking. When an attached garage that provides existing parking is converted in conjunction with the establishment
4 of a junior accessory dwelling unit, the off-street parking spaces formerly provided by the converted area are not required to
5 be replaced. If provided, replacement parking may be located in any configuration on the same lot as the accessory dwelling
6 unit, including, but not limited to, as covered spaces, uncovered spaces, or tandem spaces, or by the use of mechanical
7 automobile parking lifts (consistent with Section 11.070).
8 I. Parking. No additional parking requirements apply for creation of a junior accessory dwelling unit.
9 J. Maximum Unit Size. The maximum unit size for a junior accessory dwelling unit is five hundred (500) square feet.
10 K. Setbacks. Setbacks are as required for the primary dwelling unit.
11 L. Fire Sprinklers and Fire Attenuation. For the purposes of any fire or life protection ordinance or regulation, a junior
12 accessory dwelling unit shall not be considered a separate or new dwelling unit.
13 M. No Water Connection Fees. No water connection fee is required for the development of a junior accessory dwelling unit.
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Section 5: Table 11.1 (Parking Spaces Required) of Chapter 11 of the City of Petaluma Implementing
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
T_I-1_ AA A
Use
Number of Parking Spaces Required
Arlisan/Craft Product Manufacturing
1 s ace er 500 square feet of gross floor area
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 ross square feet of floor area
Banks and Financial Services
1 for each 300 ross 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
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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
No additional parking requirements apply beyond what currently exists for the
Dwelling- Accessory
existing primary dwelling
See specific 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
No replacement parking required for conversions to accessory dwelling units
or junior accessory dwelling units.
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 Em to ee 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
General Retail
1 for each 300 square feet of gross floor area
Groceries, Specialty Foods
1 for each living or sleeping unit plus
Hotels and Motels
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
Manufacturing/Processing
1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area
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
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Rooming, Boarding, Lodging Houses
1 for each bedroom
School -Private
1 for each employee on the maximum shift
Elementary and Junior High
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
Wholesaling and Warehouse
1 space per 500 square feet of gross floor area
The number of spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Administrator
(Director) in accordance with the general purposes standards herein. All new
Unspecified Uses of Buildings, Structures, or
structures in Industrial zones shall provide no less than 35 spaces per acre of
Premises
land
Section 6: Section 22.030 of Chapter 22 (Non -Conforming Uses) of the City of Petaluma Implementing
Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
22.030 - Regulation of Non -conforming Uses and Structures
All non -conforming uses or shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. Modifications to Non -Conforming Uses and Structures. A non -conforming use or structure shall not be enlarged,
extended, or moved to a different portion of the lot or parcel of land occupied by such use, except that a non -conforming
structure may be reconstructed in such a way as to make it conforming, and residential and accessory structures located in
appropriate residential districts which have non -conforming setbacks may be altered or added to, provided that such
alterations and additions would not result in a greater non -conformity of setbacks and provided further that minimum setback
of ten (10) feet are maintained for a principal structure's front and rear setbacks, three (3) feet for a principal structure's side
setback, and three (3) feet side and rear setbacks for accessory structures, including telecommunications facilities (except for
exempt facilities).
B. Modifications to Non -Conforming Structures and Accessory Dwelling Unit Conversions. A non -conforming structure
that will be converted to an accessory dwelling unit may be reconstructed to occupy the same location, building footprint, and
height as the existing structure. A conversion or reconstruction for the purposes of creating a new accessory dwelling unit that
is proposing expansion to a nonconforming structure, such as a second story, must provide setbacks of no less than four feet
from the side and rear lot lines.
C. Change of Use. No non -conforming use shall be changed to another non -conforming use without approval by the Planning
Commission and then only to a use which, in the opinion of the Commission, is of the same or of a more restricted nature.
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D. Discontinuation of a Non -Conforming Use of a Structure. A non -conforming use of a structure shall not be re-established
if such use has been discontinued for a period of twelve (12) months or more, or has been changed to, or replaced by, a
conforming use. Intent to resume use of a non -conforming structure shall not confer the right to do so,
E. Discontinuation of a Non -Conforming Use of Land. A non -conforming use of land, not involving a structure other than
fences, signs, and buildings less than four hundred (400) square feet in area shall not be re-established if such use of land
has been discontinued for a period of three (3) months or more, or has been changed to, or replaced by, a conforming use.
Intent to resume a non -conforming use of land shall not confer the right to do so.
F. Damage to a Non -Conforming Structure. A non -conforming structure which is damaged by fire, flood, or act of God to an
extent exceeding fifty (50) percent of its value, as determined by a methodology based on comparable neighborhood values
as approved by the Director, shall not be restored or reconstructed except in such a manner and for such a use as will conform
to the regulations for the district in which it is situated.
G. Maintenance and Repair. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing regulations, nothing in this section shall be deemed to
prevent normal maintenance and repair of any use or structure or the carrying out upon the issuance of a building permit or
major structural alterations or demolitions necessary in the interest of public safety. In granting such a building permit, the
Building Official shall state the precise reason why such alterations were deemed necessary.
Section 7: "D. Definitions," of Chapter 28 (Glossary) of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2300 N.C.S. is hereby amended to read in its entirety as
follows:
D. Definitions, "D."
Demolition. The removal of 50% or more of the exterior walls of a building or structure or the relocation of a building from one parcel
of land to another or the raising of an existing structure beyond what is required for a new foundation. The initial determination of
demolition is made by the Community Development Director.
Development Project. Any project which would, if carried out, establish or permit to be established any new or changed use of any
real property, building, structure or sign.
Driveway, Residential. A way that is typically paved and provides direct access from a public or private street to an individual dwelling
unit or to the garage or parking area for the residential unit.
Dwelling, Accessory. An attached or detached residential dwelling unit that provides complete independent living facilities for one or
more persons and is located on a lot with a proposed or existing primary residence. It shall include permanent provisions for living,
sleeping, eating, cooking and sanitation on the same parcel as that on which the single or multifamily household dwelling is or will be
situated and meeting the requirements of Section 7.030.
Dwelling, Attached. A building containing a single dwelling unit and having one or more walls in common with another such unit with
each unit located on a separate lot.
Dwelling, Caretaker. A permanent residence that is secondary or accessory to the primary use of the property and used for housing a
caretaker employed on the site of any non-residential use where needed for security purposes.
Dwelling, Detached. A building designed for and/or occupied exclusively by one household that has no walls in common with any other
structure or dwelling unit.
Dwelling, Group. A group of two (2) or more detached dwellings located on one parcel of land in one (1) ownership and meeting the
requirements of Section 7.040. No more than three (3) dwelling units shall be erected in a dwelling group. An accessory dwelling is not
included as a dwelling for the purposes of a dwelling group.
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Dwelling, Junior Accessory. A unit that is no more than 500 square feet in size and contained entirely within a single-family residence
and meeting the requirements of Section 7.035. Ajunior accessory dwelling unit may include separate sanitation facilities, or may share
sanitation facilities with the existing structure.
Dwelling, Multiple. A building designed or used exclusively as a residence including two or more separate dwelling units. This definition
includes but is not limited to duplexes, triplexes, apartments, and condominiums under a common ownership.
Dwelling, Single Household. A freestanding building designed for and/or occupied by one household.
Dwelling, Unit. A room or group of internally connected rooms that have sleeping, cooking, eating, and sanitation facilities, but not
more than one kitchen, which constitute an independent housekeeping unit, occupied by or intended for one household on a long-term
basis.
Section 8: 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 9: 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 10: Effective Date. In accordance with Section 76A of the Petaluma City Charter, this
Ordinance will become effective immediately upon its adoption, if passed by a
unanimous vote of the Petaluma City Council members present.
Section 11: Repeal. This ordinance will be automatically repealed and cease to be in effect
without further action of the City Council and be replaced and superseded in its
entirety by Ordinance No. 2712 N.C.S. upon Ordinance No. 2712 N.C.S., introduced
January 6, 2020, taking effect.
Section 12: 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.
INTRODUCED, ordered posted, and adopted this 6th day of January 2020 by the following vote:
Ayes
42 Noes:
43 Abstain
Mayor Barrett, Vice Mayor Fischer, Healy, Kearney, King, McDonnell, Miller
None
None
44 Absent: None
45
46
47
48
49 ATTEST:
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52 Claire Cooper, CMC, City rk
53
Teresa Barrett, Mayor
APPROVED TO F
Lisa Tennenbaum, Assistant City Attorney
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