HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCReso 97-15 Revised ZOA RESOLUTION NO. 97 - 15
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING REPEAL OF EXISTING ZONING PROVISIONS AND CERTAIN
MUNICIPAL CODE PROVISIONS, ADOPTION OF A REVISED ZONING
ORDINANCE, AND ADOPTION OF RELATED CEQA FINDINGS
WHEREAS, the current Dublin Zoning Ordinance was prepared in 1967 by Alameda
County and was adopted by the City of Dublin when it incorporated in 1982. The Ordinance has
been amended frequently over time, but has undergone no comprehensive update; and
WHEREAS, additional zoning regulations are set forth in Title 8 of the Dublin
Municipal Code and include Chapter 8.04, [Blank]; Chapter 8.08, Signs; Chapter 8.12, Density
Bonus; Chapter 8.20, Water Efficient Landscaping; and Chapter 8.24, Inclusionary Zoning; and
WHEREAS, in 1985, the City adopted its first general plan. The General Plan has also
been amended frequently over time, including a maj or amendment in the form of the 1993
Eastern Dublin General Plan Amendment and a related Specific Plan, both of which require
implementation through the Zoning Ordinance; and
WHEREAS, in 1996, the City began the process of revising the Zoning Ordinance to be
consistent with the amended General Plan and the Eastern Dublin Specific Plan, as well as to
streamline and update zoning provisions and processes. The revised Zoning Ordinance is
attached hereto as Attachment 1. The revised Ordinance is intended to replace the existing
Zoning Ordinance, past amending ordinances, Chapter 7.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code, and
the existing chapters in Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, numerous public hearings and study sessions have been conducted on the
draft Zoning Ordinance, including August 6, 1996; September 24, 1996; November 12, 1996;
November 26, 1996; January 14, 1997; March 11, 1997; and June 24, 1997. A joint City
Council/Planning Commission study session on the Zoning Ordinance was held on May 6, 1997;
and
WHEREAS, pursuant to CEQA, staff prepared an Initial Study on the draft Zoning
Ordinance (see Attachment 2). Based on the Initial Study, staff recommended that the draft
Ordinance be found exempt from review under CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the
general exemption for activities where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility of
significant environmental effect; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the final draft Zoning Ordinance
and the draft CEQA exemption finding at a noticed public hearing on July 22, 1997, and has
considered all comments and testimony received at the hearing.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: The Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council find the revised Zoning Ordinance exempt from CEQA review
based on the Initial Study attached as Attachment 2 and incorporated herein by reference.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: The Planning Commission
does hereby recommend that the City Council repeal the following:
1. The existing Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance 13, insofar as it continued in effect
Chapters 1 and 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda County Code.
2. Ordinance 23 establishing the jurisdiction of the Planning Director and the
Planning Commission with regard to various zoning and planning matters.
3. Ordinance 5-84, Second Units in R-1 Districts.
4. Ordinance 17-84, Newspaper Recycling Bins.
5. Ordinance 18-84, Arts and Crafts Fairs.
6. Ordinance 3-86, Recreational Vehicles.
7. Ordinance 15-86, Fortunetelling.
8. Ordinance 3-87, establishing Chapter 7.56 of the Dublin Municipal Code,
Swimming Pool Enclosures.
9. Ordinance 6-87, Signs
10. Ordinance 28-87, Sleeping in Vehicles.
11. Ordinance 18-88, Signs.
12. Ordinance 9-89, Amortization Period for Non-Conforming Signs.
13. Ordinance 8-91, establishing Chapter 8.12 of the Dublin Municipal Code,
Development Agreements.
14. Ordinance 17-91, establishing Chapter 8.16 of the Dublin Municipal Code,
Density Bonus.
15. Ordinance 3-92, Massage Establishments.
16. Ordinance 6-92, amendments to the Municipal Code relating to Conditional Use
Permit, Administrative Conditional Use Permit and Site Development Review
process.
17. Ordinance 18-92, establishing Chapter 8.20 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Water
Efficient Landscaping.
18. Ordinance 4-94, Planned Developments.
19. Ordinance 6-94, establishing Chapter 8.08 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Signs.
20. Ordinance 8-95, Outdoor Sales.
21. Ordinance 17-96, Hazardous Waste Facilities
22. Ordinance 14-97, Planned Developments.
23. Ordinance 15-97, establishing Chapter 8.24 of the Dublin Municipal Code,
Inclusionary Zoning Ordinance.
24. Ordinance 18-97, amending Section 8.12.140 of the Dublin Municipal Code
relating to Development Agreements.
For the reasons stated in the recitals above, the Planning Commission does hereby
recommend that the City Council adopt the revised Zoning Ordinance adding new Chapters 8.04
through 8.144 to Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code, Attachment 1, and incorporated herein by
reference,
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
VACANCY:
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 22nd day of July, 1997.
Commissioners Jennings, Johnson, and Orovitz
None
Commissioner Hughes
A vacancy existed on the Planning Commission at the time of this action.
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