Title:
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PUBLIC HEARING - STATE LEGISLATION ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT
BACKGROUND: The purpose of the State Legislation Zoning Code text amendment is to ensure the City Code remains in compliance with any State laws which preempt local regulations. In 2023 and 2024, the State of California adopted legislative bills that impact how local governments process housing development projects and regulate shared parking. This text amendment includes modifications to the City’s Zoning Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units, Density Bonuses, Shared Parking and eliminates the requirement for rezoning for General Plan consistency for housing projects. This Zoning Code text amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning Commission and the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Council introduce an ordinance amending Title 20 of the Santa Rosa City Code to modify Zoning Code Chapter 20-31(Densi...
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Code sections:
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15061(b)(3) - General Rule Exemption
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