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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAGENDA REPORT 2018 0815 CCSA REG ITEM 08BCITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA City Council Meeting of 8.15.2018 ACTION Introduced Ordinance No. 463, as amended BY M. Benson B. Consider Introduction of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018 -02, an Amendment to Chapters 17.08 (Definitions), 17.20 (Uses by Zone), 17.24 (Development Requirements), 17.28 (Standards for Specific Uses), and 17.44 (Application Review Procedures) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Address Accessory Dwelling Units, Marijuana-Related Uses, Standards for Residential Roof Replacements Adjacent to Arterial Roads, Allowed Uses On Land Developed with Overhead Electrical Utilities, Outdoor Storage in an Industrial Park Zone, and Permit Approval Expiration, Time Extensions and Discontinuance of Use, and Determining that this Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff Recommendation: 1) Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing; and 2) Introduce Ordinance No. ____, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02, for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for September 5, 2018, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. Item: 8.B. MOORPARK CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT TO: Honorable City Council FROM: David A. Bobardt, Community Development Director Freddy A. Carrillo, Associate Planner ll DATE: 8/15/2018 Regular Meeting SUBJECT: Consider Introduction of an Ordinance Approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02, an Amendment to Chapters 17.08 (Definitions), 17.20 (Uses by Zone), 17.24 (Development Requirements), 17.28 (Standards for Specific Uses), and 17.44 (Application Review Procedures) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to Address Accessory Dwelling Units, Marijuana- Related Uses, Standards for Residential Roof Replacements Adjacent to Arterial Roads, Allowed Uses On Land Developed with Overhead Electrical Utilities, Outdoor Storage in an Industrial Park Zone, and Permit Approval Expiration, Time Extensions and Discontinuance of Use, and Determining that this Action is Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act BACKGROUND Due to recent changes in State law and land use development patterns, on February 7, 2018, the City Council adopted a resolution directing the Planning Commission to study, hold a public hearing, and provide a recommendation to the City Council on amending Chapter 17.08 (Definitions), Chapter 17.20 (Uses by Zone), Chapter 17.24 (Development Requirements), Chapter 17.28 (Standards for Specific Uses), and Chapter 17.44 (Application Review Procedures) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to address accessory dwelling units, marijuana-related uses, standards for residential roof replacements adjacent to arterial roads, allowed uses on land developed with overhead electrical utilities; outdoor storage in an Industrial Park (M-1) zone; and permit approval expiration, time extensions and discontinuance of use, and short term rentals. These items are addressed in this report except for short term rentals, which are addressed in a separate report. The City Attorney’s Office reviewed the draft ordinance that is attached to this report. On July 24, 2018, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02, to amend various sections of the Zoning Ordinance to Item: 8.B. 25 Honorable City Council August 15, 2018 Page 2 address accessory dwelling units, marijuana-related uses, standards for residential roof replacements adjacent to arterial roads, allowed uses on land developed with overhead electrical utilities; outdoor storage in an Industrial Park (M-1) zone; and permit approval expiration, time extensions and discontinuance of use. There was no public testimony. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. PC-2018-628 recommending approval of the proposed amendments as presented. DISCUSSION Specific amendments to Title 17 Zoning are shown in Exhibit A of the proposed resolution. The following summarizes the current code, State mandated changes, and the staff recommendation: Accessory Dwelling Unit Last year, Governor Brown signed two legislative bills affecting local regulation of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs): Senate Bill No. 229 (SB 229) and Assembly Bill No. 494 (AB 494). These bills clarify parking requirements and impose new connection fees to special districts and water corporations, and allow ADUs to be built in conjunction with a proposed single-family dwelling. On July 5, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 449, a zoning ordinance amendment to address Senate Bill No. 229 (SB 229) and Assemble Bill No. 494 (AB 494). In addition to the aforementioned regulations around ADUs, these bills also replace the term “second unit” with “accessory dwelling unit” in Section 65852.2 of the Government Code, and impose new limitations on City’s regulations of accessory dwelling units related to use classification, unit size, parking requirements, setbacks, garage conversions, and utility connections. Staff is requesting changes to the following sections of the Municipal code to conform with newly enacted state law: A. Parking – Municipal Code Section 17.28.020(G) • Currently, the Zoning Ordinance requires one covered, uncovered, tandem parking on existing driveway or use of a mechanical lift parking space for each bedroom of the ADU, with a minimum of one space if the ADU does not have a bedroom. • State statute provides that cities may require one parking space per unit or one per bedroom, whichever is less. Staff Recommendation: Require one parking space for the ADU. B. Number of ADUs per lot and minimum lot size – Municipal Code Section 17.28.020(G) 26 Honorable City Council August 15, 2018 Page 3 • Currently, the Zoning Ordinance allows one ADU per residentially zoned lot that has one existing single-family dwelling, where the lot conforms with current Zoning standards for minimum lot width, depth, and size. • State statute provides that an ADU may be proposed on a residential zoned lot that has an existing single-family dwelling or a proposed single- family dwelling. Staff Recommendation: Allow an ADU on a residentially zoned lot that has a proposed or existing single-family dwelling, where the lot conforms with current Zoning standards for minimum lot width, depth, and size. Single-family dwelling must be completed before the ADU may be occupied. In addition, special districts and water corporations will no longer be permitted to classify ADUs as a new residential use when calculating connections fees and capacity charges, or require a new or separate connection between a conversion ADU and utility or impose a related fee or charge. Marijuana On January 20, 2016, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 436, a zoning ordinance amendment to address Senate Bill 643 (SB 643), Assembly Bill 243 (AB 243), and Assembly Bill 266 (AB 266), collectively known as the Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA). These bills provide for State oversight of medical marijuana cultivation and distribution as allowed under Proposition 215, while still allowing for local control. On June 7, 2017, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 447, a zoning ordinance amendment to address Proposition 64, the Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA), allowing adults aged 21 years or older to cultivate up to six marijuana plants for personal recreational use within a private home. The act also permits smoking in a private home or at a business licensed for on-site marijuana consumption. Last year, Governor Brown signed into law Senate Bill 94 (SB 94) the Medicinal and Adult-Use Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MAUCRSA), which creates one regulatory system for both medicinal and adult-use (recreational) cannabis. This bill clears up some concerns about how a combined medicinal and recreational marijuana market would work statewide and establishes clear law enforcement guidelines and taxation plans. In addition, the bill renamed the terms “marijuana” or “medical cannabis” in existing law to instead refer to “cannabis” or “medicinal cannabis”. Staff Recommendation: Amend definitions and standards to incorporate language used in the MAUCRSA. It should be noted that the State is currently considering rules that would pre-empt cities from prohibiting delivery of cannabis within their jurisdiction. The city has sent a letter in 27 Honorable City Council August 15, 2018 Page 4 opposition to the rules. If this legislation passes, Moorpark would have to re-visit its zoning ordinance prohibition on cannabis distribution. Residential Roof Replacements Adjacent to Arterial Roads On March 23, 2017, staff issued a Zoning Clearance and Building Permit to a homeowner on Avedon Road to replace their home’s concrete tile roof with a composite asphalt shingle roof. This property, with a mature oak tree in the front yard that was constantly dropping leaves onto the roof, had created a maintenance burden for the homeowner. Removing the leaves and maintaining the existing tile roof was challenging for the homeowner because the concrete roof tiles are not meant to be walked on except by trained professionals. The following issues were taken into consideration prior to issuance of the Zoning Clearance: • The concern to maintain the roof and to preserve the oak tree was legitimate. • There was no active HOA in the neighborhood with architectural control. • Although all the homes in the development all have red concrete tile roofs, the Planned Development Permit for the project, approved by the County in 1978, did not have any architectural conditions requiring specific materials or colors on the homes. • The home was located in the interior of the development and was not visible from Tierra Rejada Road or Los Angeles Avenue, where the adjacent uniform tile roofs are part of the streetscape. • The adjacent Buttercreek neighborhood was built with a mix of concrete tile, wood shake, and asphalt shingle roofs. Staff would have had a concern issuing such a Zoning Clearance if the home was located adjacent to an arterial road, as it would have negatively affected the streetscape along the road. However, this concern is not currently addressed by the Zoning Ordinance. Chapter 17.24.010 of the Zoning Ordinance identifies the purpose of development requirements within the code, as follows: “The purpose of this chapter is to set forth specific development requirements for all zones in the city in order to provide adequate separation for light, air, safety, and open space as well as to provide an aesthetically pleasing environment in which to live, work and recreate.” 28 Honorable City Council August 15, 2018 Page 5 One way to provide an “aesthetically pleasing environment…” is to ensure the maintenance of tile roofing materials on homes adjacent to arterial roads as identified in the General Plan Circulation Element. Attachment 1 shows those roads. Although most newer developments have Planned Development Permits with conditions of approval governing building materials, there are some older neighborhoods without such requirements. To maintain the streetscape in residential areas along arterial roads staff recommends adding a section to Chapter 17.24 (Development Requirements) that requires that existing concrete or clay tile roofs may only be replaced with concrete or tile roofs of a color and material compatible with homes adjacent to arterial streets. Staff Recommendation: Require that existing concrete or clay tile roofs on homes abutting arterials may only be replaced with roofing that is compatible with the neighborhood. Allowed Uses on Land Developed with Overhead Electrical Utilities Currently, the Zoning Ordinance does not have a review process for uses within existing overhead utility corridors that are in its single-family zones. Staff Recommendation: Allow wholesale nurseries, tree farms and ornamental plant farms, including container plants, in Single-Family Estate (R-O) and Single-Family Residential (R-1) zones when located within overhead electrical utility corridors under an Administrative Permit. Outdoor Storage in an Industrial Park Zone Typically, an outdoor storage is used to pile pallets of store goods or excess material; heavy industrial equipment; large working vehicles; or material used daily for the business operation. The Zoning Ordinance currently allows outdoor storage when in conjunction with a city approved use and when all storage is screened by an 8-foot high masonry wall in a Commercial Planned Development (CPD), General Commercial (C- 2), and Limited Industrial (M-2) zone. Staff Recommendation: Allow outdoor storage in the Industrial Park (M-1) zone to keep consistency with similar zones. Permit Approval Expiration, Time Extensions and Discontinuance of Use Discretionary permits, such as an Administrative Permit (AP), Planned Development (PD) Permit, and Conditional Use Permit (CUP), and exceptions, granted for a use, expire within one year from the date of approval unless the use is inaugurated in accordance to the Zoning Ordinance and the permit conditions. In order to extend the 29 Honorable City Council August 15, 2018 Page 6 time of a discretionary permit, an application for a time extension needs to be filed at least 90 days prior to the date of expiration. Staff Recommendation: Add clarifying language for a discretionary permit to expire one year after discontinuance of use unless otherwise stated in the Zoning Ordinance or conditions of approval. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The Community Development Director has reviewed this project and found it to qualify for a General Rule Exemption in accordance with Section 15061 of California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines), in that there would not be a physical change to any existing land uses in Moorpark as a result of this ordinance, as this ordinance does not authorize any additional uses. No further environmental documentation is required. NOTICING The notice of the public hearing was published in the Ventura County Star in a 1/8 page ad on August 5, 2018. STAFF RECOMMENDATION 1. Open the public hearing, accept public testimony and close the public hearing. 2. Introduce Ordinance No. ____, approving Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02, for first reading, waive full reading, and place this ordinance on the agenda for September 5, 2018, for purposes of providing second reading and adoption of the ordinance. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Arterial Roads in Residential Neighborhoods 2. Ordinance No. ____ 30 CC ATTACHMENT 131 ORDINANCE NO. _____ AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2018-02, AN AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), 17.20 (USES BY ZONE), 17.24 (DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS), 17.28 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES), AND 17.44 (APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE TO ADDRESS ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, MARIJUANA-RELATED USES, STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL ROOF REPLACEMENTS ADJACENT TO ARTERIAL ROADS, ALLOWED USES ON LAND DEVELOPED WITH OVERHEAD ELECTRICAL UTILITIES, OUTDOOR STORAGE IN AN INDUSTRIAL PARK ZONE, AND PERMIT APPROVAL EXPIRATION, TIME EXTENSIONS AND DISCONTINUANCE OF USE AND DETERMINING THAT THIS ACTION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT WHEREAS, On February 7, 2018, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2018- 3674, directing the Planning Commission to study, hold a public hearing, and provide a recommendation on a Zoning Ordinance Amendment to address accessory dwelling units, marijuana-related uses, standards for residential roof replacements adjacent to arterial roads, allowed uses on land developed with overhead electrical utilities, outdoor storage in an industrial park zone, and permit approval expiration, time extensions and discontinuance of use: and WHEREAS, at duly noticed public hearing on July 24, 2018, the Planning Commission considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02, an amendment to Chapters 17.08 (Definitions), 17.20 (Uses by Zone), 17.24 (Development Requirements), 17.28 (Standards for Specific Uses), and 17.44 (Application Review Procedures) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to address accessory dwelling units, marijuana-related uses, standards for residential roof replacements adjacent to arterial roads, allowed uses on land developed with overhead electrical utilities, outdoor storage in an industrial park zone, and permit approval expiration, time extensions and discontinuance of use; and WHEREAS, at its meeting of July 24, 2018, the Planning Commission considered the agenda report and any supplements thereto and written public comments, opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal, closed the public hearing, and after discussion, adopted Resolution No. PC- 2018-628, recommending approval of Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02; and WHEREAS, at a duly noticed public hearing on August 15, 2018, the City Council considered Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02, opened the public hearing and took and considered public testimony both for and against the proposal, closed the public hearing, and discussed and reached a decision on this matter; and CC ATTACHMENT 2 32 Ordinance No. Page 2 WHEREAS, the Community Development Director determined that this project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines) in that there would not be a physical change to any existing land uses in Moorpark as a result of this ordinance, as this ordinance does not authorize any additional uses. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOORPARK DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City Council concurs with the determination of the Community Development Director that this project is statutorily exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Section 15061 of the California Code of Regulations (CEQA Guidelines), in that there would not be a physical change to any existing land uses in Moorpark as a result of this ordinance, as this ordinance does not authorize any additional uses. No further environmental documentation is required. SECTION 2. The City Council hereby approves Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02, which amends Chapters 17.08 (Definitions), 17.20 (Uses by Zone), 17.24 (Development Requirements), 17.28 (Standards for Specific Uses), and 17.44 (Application Review Procedures) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the Moorpark Municipal Code to address accessory dwelling units, marijuana-related uses, standards for residential roof replacements adjacent to arterial roads, allowed uses on land developed with overhead electrical utilities, outdoor storage in an industrial park zone, and permit approval expiration, time extensions and discontinuance of use, as shown in Exhibit A attached. SECTION 3. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion of this ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, part or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsections, sentences, clauses, phrases, parts or portions be declared invalid or unconstitutional. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its passage and adoption. SECTION 5. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this ordinance; shall enter the same in the book of original ordinances of said City; shall make a written record of the passage and adoption thereof in the minutes of the proceedings of the City Council at which the same is passed and adopted; and shall publish notice of adoption in the manner required by law. 33 Ordinance No. Page 3 SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall submit a copy of the ordinance to the Department of Housing and Community Development within 60 days after adoption for review and comment. PASSED, AND ADOPTED this 5th day of September, 2018. Janice S. Parvin, Mayor ATTEST: _________________________________ Maureen Benson, City Clerk Exhibit A – Zoning Ordinance Amendment No. 2018-02 34 Ordinance No. Page 4 EXHIBIT A ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT NO. 2018-02 AMENDMENT TO CHAPTERS 17.08 (DEFINITIONS), 17.20 (USES BY ZONE), 17.24 (DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS), 17.28 (STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES), AND 17.44 (APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES) OF TITLE 17 (ZONING) OF THE MOORPARK MUNICIPAL CODE Section 17.08.010 (Application of definitions) of Chapter 17.08 (Definitions) of Title 17 (Zoning) is amended by adding new definitions as follows: 17.08 DEFINITIONS 17.08.010 Application of definitions. “Cannabis” means all parts of the plant Cannabis sativa Linaeus, Cannabis indica, or Cannabis ruderalis, whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; the resin, whether crude or purified, extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin. “Cannabis” also means the separated resin, whether crude or purified, obtained from cannabis. It does not include either of the following: (a) Industrial hemp, or (b) The mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil or cake made from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the mature stalks (except the resin extracted therefrom), fiber, oil, or cake, or the sterilized seed of the plant which is incapable of germination. “Commercial cannabis activity” includes the cultivation, possession, manufacture, distribution, processing, storing, laboratory testing, packaging, labeling, transportation, delivery or sale of cannabis and cannabis products, and includes the activities of any business licensed by the State under Division 10 of the Business and Professions Code. “Industrial hemp” means a fiber or oilseed crop, or both, that is limited to types of the plant Cannabis sativa L. having no more than three-tenths of 1 percent 35 Ordinance No. Page 5 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) contained in the dried flowering tops, whether growing or not; the seeds of the plant; the resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture, or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin produced therefrom. Nos. 7 and 9 in Section A. Agricultural Uses (minimum lot size of 5 acres required) and Nos. 16 and 17 in Section D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses of Table 17.20.050 in Section 17.20.050 (Permitted Uses in Open Space, Agricultural, Residential, and Special Purpose Zones) are amended as follows: 17.20 USES BY ZONE 17.20.050 Permitted uses in open space, agricultural, residential and special purpose zones. Table 17.20.050 PERMITTED USES IN OPEN SPACE, AGRICULTURAL, RESIDENTIAL, AND SPECIAL PURPOSE ZONES [Blank] = Not permitted AP = Administrative Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit NZC = No Zoning Clearance required TUP = Temporary Use Permit ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance 36 Ordinance No. Page 6 Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD RPD 20U-N-D TPD A. Agricultural Uses (minimum lot size of 5 acres required) 7. Wholesale nurseries, tree farms and ornamental plant farms including container plants. Retail sales shall be limited to the requirements of Chapter 17.28 *Only allowed in these zones when within overhead electrical utility corridors. AP AP AP AP AP* AP* 9. Commercial cultivation of marijuana or medical marijuana cannabis activity except as provided in Table 17.20.050 (D) (16) and (17) 37 Ordinance No. Page 7 Zones O-S A-E R-A R-E R-O R-1 R-2 RPD RPD 20U-N-D TPD D. Accessory and Miscellaneous Uses 16. Delivery of marijuana or medical marijuana adult use or medicinal cannabis, including, but not limited to, deliveries from mobile marijuana dispensaries and mobile medical marijuana dispensaries, except for deliveries of medicinal cannabis from a patient’s primary caregiver to a qualified patient, as those terms are defined in state law, and transporting cannabis through the jurisdictional limits of the city for delivery to a person located outside the city, where such transport does not involve delivery within the jurisdictional limits of the city. 38 Ordinance No. Page 8 17. Indoor personal cultivation of marijuana or medical marijuana cannabis of up to six (6) plants per private residence when consistent with Health and Safety Code Section 11362.2 for marijuana or Health and Safety Code Section 11362.77 for medical marijuana (Outdoor personal cultivation of marijuana or medical marijuana cannabis is prohibited). NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC NZC No. 10 in Section A. Retail and Service Uses and No. 4 in Section D. Manufacturing, Assembly, Distribution, and Warehousing Uses of Table 17.20.060 in Section 17.20.060 (Permitted Uses in Commercial and Industrial Zones) are amended as follows: 17.20 USES BY ZONE 17.20.050 Permitted uses in open space, agricultural, residential and special purpose zones. Table 17.20.050 PERMITTED USES IN COMMERCIAL AND INDUSTRIAL ZONES [Blank] = Not permitted AP = Administrative Permit CUP = Conditional Use Permit NZC = No Zoning Clearance required TUP = Temporary Use Permit ZC = Permitted by Zoning Clearance 39 Ordinance No. Page 9 Zones C-O C-1 CPD C-2 C- OT M-1 M-2 I A. Retail and Service Uses 10. Marijuana (cannabis and all parts of that plant) dispensaries and medical marijuana (cannabis and all parts of that plant) dispensaries including any site, facility, location, mobile dispensary, use, cooperative or business which distributes, sells, exchanges, processes, stores, delivers, gives away, or cultivates marijuana, including marijuana for medical purposes to qualified patients, health care providers, patients’ primary caregivers, or physicians pursuant to Proposition 215, Health and Safety Code Section 11362.5 et seq., or any state regulations adopted in furtherance thereof Commercial cannabis activity D. Manufacturing, Assembly, Distribution, and Warehousing Uses 5. Outdoor storage when in conjunction with a city approved use and when all storage is screened by an eight (8) foot high masonry wall architecturally matched to the structure (*if within one hundred [100] feet of a residentially zoned property a conditional use permit is required). CUP AP* AP* No. 4 is added to Section C. (Miscellaneous.) of Section 17.24.025 (Open space, agriculture, and residential property development standards – Additional requirements.) of Chapter 17.24 (Development Requirements) of Title 17 (Zoning) as follows: 17.24 DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS 17.24.025 Open Space, agriculture, and residential property development standards – Additional requirements. C. Miscellaneous 4. Residential Roof Replacement. Existing concrete or clay tile roofs on homes Located on properties abutting arterial roads as shown in the circulation element of the general plan may only be replaced with roofing of a color and material compatible with neighborhood as determined by community development director. Subsections a. b. and h. and l.(i) of No. 1.(Standards and Requirements) of Section G. (Accessory Dwelling Unit.) of Section 17.28.020 (Standards related to dwellings.) of 40 Ordinance No. Page 10 Chapter 17.28 (Standards for Specific Uses) of Title 17 (Zoning) are amended as follows: 17.28 STANDARDS FOR SPECIFIC USES 17.28.020 Standards related to dwellings. G. Accessory Dwelling Unit. 1. Standards and Requirements. An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as defined in Section 17.08.010 of this title, requires approval of a zoning clearance, and compliance with all of the following standards and requirements: a. An ADU is only permitted on a residentially zoned lot that has one (1) existing single- family dwelling, and the lot conforms to the minimum lot width, depth and size of the zone in which it is located. Construction of the single-family dwelling and ADU may occur concurrently, but the single-family dwelling must be completed before the ADU may be occupied. b. The existing single-family dwelling must be owner-occupied at the time of application for a zoning clearance and building permit for the construction of an ADU. Once the ADU is constructed, the property owner must occupy either the primary residence or the ADU. A covenant shall be recorded in the county clerk’s office declaring that the property owner must occupy either the primary residence or the ADU. h. The minimum front yard setback and street side yard setback for an ADU is the same as the underlying zone or the requirements of an approved residential planned development (RPD) permit, whichever is applicable to the lot. The minimum interior side yard setback and rear yard setback for an ADU is five (5) feet. An ADU that is constructed above an existing garage must have a minimum setback of five (5) feet from the side and rear lot lines. No minimum zoning setback is required for an existing garage that is converted to an ADU or a portion of an ADU, but it must comply with all applicable building and fire codes. A minimum of four hundred (400) square feet of landscaped area (including uncovered patios but not including areas within required setbacks) must be maintained in the rear yard. l. The following parking standards shall apply: (i). One (1) parking space is required for each bedroom in the ADU, with a minimum of one (1) space for the ADU if it has no bedroom. This required parking is in addition to the required parking for the existing single-family dwelling on the same lot. 41 Ordinance No. Page 11 Section G. is added to Section 17.44.080 (Decisions) of Chapter 17.44 (Application Review Procedures) of Title 17 (Zoning) as follows: 17.44 APPLICATION REVIEW PROCEDURES 17.44.080 Decisions. G. Expiration upon Discontinuance of Use. Any discretionary permit or exception included in Section 17.44.040 granted for a use which has been discontinued, shall expire one (1) year after discontinuance of such use unless otherwise specified in this title or conditions of approval. -END- 42