HomeMy WebLinkAbout5.2 Dublin Municipal Code Amendments (PLPA-2020-00005)STAFF REPORT
PLANNING COMMISSION
DATE: April 28, 2020
TO: Planning Commission
SUBJECT: Dublin Municipal Code Amendments (PLPA-2020-00005)
Prepared by. -Amy Million, Principal Planner
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
Staff has initiated amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code to comply with State law
pertaining to Large Family Day Care Homes, to bring greater clarity and consistency to
existing regulations, and to expand upon uses in the Industrial zoning districts to
encourage economic development. Amendments are proposed to repeal Chapter 8.66
and amend Chapters 5.60 (Heritage Trees); 8.08 (Definitions); 8.12 (Zoning Districts
and Permitted Uses of Land); 8.16 (Agricultural Zoning District); 8.20 (Residential
Zoning Districts); 8.40 (Accessory Structures); 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations);
8.66 (Large Family Day Care Homes); 8.76 (Off -Street Parking and Loading
Regulations); 8.102 (Minor Use Permit); 8.104 (Site Development Review); 8.116
(Zoning Clearance); and 8.124 (Applications, Fees and Deposits). The Planning
Commission will review the proposed Municipal Code Amendments and make a
recommendation to the City Council.
RECOMMENDATION:
Conduct the public hearing, deliberate and adopt a Resolution recommending City
Council approval of amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code repealing Chapter 8.66
and amending Chapters 5.60, 8.08, 8.12, 8.16, 8.20, 8.40, 8.64, 8.76, 8.102, 8.104,
8.116, and 8.124.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Periodically, the City initiates amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code (DMC) to
clarify, add or amend certain provisions to ensure that the DMC complies with State law,
remains internally consistent, and addresses relevant changes occurring in the
community. Staff is currently proposing such amendments to the DMC.
Attachment 1 provides a complete list of the proposed DMC Amendments shown in a
redlined format where underlined text is proposed to be added and text with a
+rikethro irrh is proposed to be deleted. A Planning Commission Resolution
recommending that the City Council approve the proposed amendments is included as
Attachment 2 with the draft Ordinance included as Attachment 3.
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ANALYSIS:
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Amendments to Comply with State Law
Proposed Amendment 1: Large Family Day Care Homes
The State Legislature continues to promote the development and expansion of family
day care homes for children in residential settings. Senate Bill (SB) 234, the Keeping
Kids Close to Home Act, became effective January 1, 2020, and requires local
jurisdictions to treat a large family day care home the same way that any other
residential use is treated, and allow the use by right in all Residential zoning districts.
Under SB 234, large family day care homes that provide care for up to 14 children
receive the same exemptions under local zoning and permitting laws as small family
day care homes (small family day care homes can provide care for up to 7 children).
DMC Chapter 8.66 (Large Family Day Care Homes) establishes the permitting
procedures and development regulations for large family day care homes in Dublin.
State law eliminated the ability to regulate large family day care homes any differently
than a residential use, thus, rendering the chapter unnecessary and inconsistent with
State law. As such, Chapter 8.66 is proposed to be repealed in its entirety.
Additional amendments are proposed to other chapters of the DMC to comply with State
law and ensure internal consistency within the DMC. Large family day care homes are
proposed to be listed as a permitted use in the Agricultural and Residential zoning
districts (DMC Chapter 8.12), would have no permitting requirement (DMC Chapters
8.20, 8.64 and Chapter 8.116), no development standards and no parking requirement
(DMC Chapters 8.66 and 8.76. The various amendments would add or remove such
references as applicable and would be consistent the requirements for small family day
care homes.
Minor Amendments to Clarify, Add or Amend Certain Provisions
Proposed Amendment 2: Heritage Trees
The City Council periodically conducts a fee study and adopts a fee schedule which
establishes the amount to be charged for various fees. The City Council adopted the
current fee schedule on June 18, 2019 (Resolution No. 85-15) which among other
things established a fee (currently $260) for a Heritage Tree Permit. However, DMC
Section 5.60.060.A.5 states that a tree removal permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) is
required, which is inconsistent with the current fee schedule adopted by the City
Council. Therefore, Section 5.60.060.A.5 is proposed to be amended as follows (see
Attachment 1, page 1):
A.5. Application Fee. All applications shall be submitted with payment of a
nonrefundable fee. A-trree romo�i ! eFmit foe of twenty five dollars ($25) to GOye
He GGSt of permit dm;n strut err. An additional deposit may be required by the
Director to retain a certified arborist to assist the city in assessing the condition of
the trees;
Proposed Amendment 3: Health Club/ Fitness Center
The DMC classifies a Health Club/Fitness Center as a "Recreational Facility/Indoor"
Use Type. DMC Chapter 8.08 (Definitions) provides a definition for "Health Club/Fitness
Center". However, that definition incorrectly identifies a Health Club/Fitness Center as a
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separate Use Type. To correct this, Staff is proposing to amendment the definition of 5.2
"Health Club/Fitness Center" to remove the reference to "(use type)." No modifications
to the definition are proposed (see Attachment 1, page 1):
Health Club/Fitness Center (use type). The term Health Club/Fitness Center
shall mean a place which houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical
exercise. Often there are also group exercise courses for aerobics or the like
offered. Health Club/Fitness Centers generally charge a fee to allow visitors to
use the equipment, courses, and other provided services. A Health Club/Fitness
Center may or may not include an indoor sauna, spa or hot tub facilities or other
ancillary facilities such as a pool or sports courts.
Proposed Amendment 4: Health Services and Office Uses
Medical facilities, such as medical doctor, chiropractor and optometrist, are currently
allowed under two different use types: "Health Services/Clinics" and "Office -
Professional/Administrative." "Health Services/Clinics" and "Office -Professional/
Administrative" uses are allowed in some but not all of the same zoning districts, which
can result in confusion or inconsistency in the establishment of these uses within the
City. To clearly differentiate between the two use types, Staff is proposing amendments
to the definition of "Office - Professional/Administrative" to eliminate all medical related
uses that fall within the definition of "Health Services/Clinics" as follows (see Attachment
1, page 1):
Office - Professional/Administrative (use type). The term Office -
Professional/Administrative shall mean an office or office building for the conduct
of business, administration or professional services, where these activities do not
include the manufacture, storage, display except for samples, or sale at retail of
any merchandise on the premise, including but not limited to the following types
of occupancy: accountant, advertising agency, architect, attorney, broker (stock
and bond), business consultant, business management, ,
collecting agency, dentist, employment agency, engineer, financial services,
industrial management, insurance, landscape architect, loan agency, mio77ediCai
deGt6F mortgage company, eFtomef,;sf esteep th philanthropic or charitable
organization, public utilities, real estate, sales representative, secretarial,
telephone answering, travel agent, telecommuting center or other uses
determined to be substantially similar to the above by the Director of Community
Development.
The "Office - Professional/Administrative" use type is currently a permitted use in the
Commercial Office (C-O), Commercial Neighborhood (C-N), Retail Commercial (C-1),
General Commercial (C-2) and Industrial Park (M-P) Zoning Districts. However, "Health
Services/Clinic" use type is not currently a permitted use in the C-O, C-N, and M-P
zoning districts. Therefore, in order to continue to allow health services in all of the
same zoning districts as currently allowed under the "Office —
Professional/Administrative" use type and to avoid creating non -conforming uses, Staff
is proposing to amend the land use table in DMC Section 8.12.050 (Permitted and
Conditionally Permitted Land Uses) to permit the "Health Services/Clinics" use type in
C-O, C-N and M-P zoning districts as follows (see Attachment 1, page 2):
A
I R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
Health
Services/
-
-
-
-
SSA
- P
P
P
—P
-
-
P
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Clinics I I I I I I I I
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Proposed Amendment 5: Uses Requiring a Zoning Clearance or Minor Use Permit
There are eight different use types that require either a Zoning Clearance or Minor Use
Permit depending on the specific location and operation of the proposed use. For each
of these uses, there is a corresponding chapter in the DMC that provides details on the
specific requirements for that use. The land use matrix provided in DMC Section
8.12.050 provides references to the other chapters in the DMC that clarify applicable
requirements. Of the eight uses, four do not reference their corresponding chapter. To
ensure consistency and ease of implementation, the proposed amendment adds
reference to the use type's corresponding chapter. DMC Section 8.12.050 (Permitted
and Conditionally Permitted Land Uses) is proposed to be amended as follows (see
Attachment 1, page 2):
A
R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
Cottage Food
ZC/
ZC/
ZC/
ZC/
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Operations see
MUP
MUP
MUP
MUP
Chapter 8.65)
Automobile/Vehicl
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
-
C/PC
-
e Rental see
ZC/MUP
Chapter 8.34)
Automobile/Vehicl
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
-
C/PC
-
e Repairs and
ZC/MUP
Service see
Chapter 8.34)
Automobile/Vehicl
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
C/P
-
C/PC
-
e Sales and
C
ZC/MUP
Service see
Chapter 8.34)
Proposed Amendment 6. Flag Poles
The DMC regulates flag poles as accessory structures and establishes maximum height
and minimum setbacks; however, the number of flag poles is not currently regulated.
DMC Section 8.40.020.D.2. (Flag Poles) within the Accessory Structures Chapter is
proposed to be amended to include maximum number of flag poles allowed in each
zoning district as follows (see Attachment 1, page 4):
D. Requirements for Specific Accessory Structures that Apply City-wide.
2. Flag poles. Maximum height of 35 feet with a minimum 5- foot setback from
any property line. Additional height may be authorized through Site Development
Review approval by the Zoning Administrator. The maximum number of flap
Doles allowed Der Darcel or develoament. if comarised of multiple Darcels. is as
fn /It) IN -
Zoninq District
Max. Flap Poles Allowed
Agricultural
1
Residential
1
Commercial
3
Industrial
3
Planned Development
Subject to the regulations of the closest
comparable zoning district
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Proposed Amendment 7: Parking Reductions for an Individual Use 5.2
Parking reductions for an individual use currently require a Conditional Use Permit by
the Zoning Administrator while parking reductions for shared parking require a Minor
Use Permit by the Community Development Director. There is no practical difference in
the review or decision -making process for the two permit types. In some situations, for
example where a proposed use does not meet the parking requirement, both a Minor
Use Permit and Conditional Use Permit may be required. To avoid needlessly triggering
both a Minor Use Permit and a Conditional Use Permit for the same parking reduction,
Staff is proposing to allow parking reductions for an individual use to follow the same
permit process for parking reductions for shared parking, which require a Minor Use
Permit. DMC Section 8.76.050 (Adjustment to the Number of Parking Spaces) and
Section 8.102.060 (Required Findings) are proposed to be amended as follows (see
Attachment 1, page 5 and 6):
8.76.050.E. Parking Reductions For An Individual Use. When a reduction of
off-street parking is proposed because an applicant for a proposed use believes
the number of parking spaces required for their use as specified in Section
8.76.080 is not applicable, because the use would function differently than the
generic use type and associated parking standards established in this Chapter, the
Zoning /1 rlrni *crater Community Development Director may grant a reduction in
off-street parking requirements pursuant to Chapter Q 400 GendW naI� Permit
Chapter 8.102, Minor Use Permit if:
1. Gandtiepal The Minor Use Permit Findings can be made.
8.102.060.B. The proposed use meets the parking requirement for the use type
in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 8.76 (Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations), which could include a parking reduction for an individual use
or shared parking.
Proposed Amendment 8: Site Development Review for Fencing
DMC Section 8.72.080 (Fencing, Walls, and Hedges) provides the maximum allowable
height of fences and walls in Residential zoning districts and states that a fence or wall
may exceed the maximum height with a Site Development Review Permit. However,
this requirement is inconsistent with DMC Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review)
which exempts fences in the Single Family Residential (R-1) and Two Family
Residential (R-2) zoning districts from the requirement to obtain a Site Development
Review Permit. This current language requires an interpretation that only fences and
walls that comply with the height limit are exempt from a Site Development Review
Permit. Consistent with current practice, Staff is proposing an amendment to clarify that
fences and walls that comply with the height limits are exempt from Site Development
Review and requests for fences and walls that exceed the height limit are subject to a
Site Development Review Permit approved by the Community Development Director.
DMC Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review) is proposed to be amended as follows
(see Attachment 1, page 6):
8.104.020.B. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls that comply with the height
limits provided in Section 8.72.080 in the R-1 or R-2 Zoning Districts or any
Planned Development Zoning Districts which allow similar residential uses.
8.104.040.A. Community Development Director.
15. Fences and Walls. A fence or wall, in any zoninq district, that exceeds the
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height limit of the district up to a maximum height of 12 feet. 5.2
Proposed Amendment 9: Site Development Review Chapter for Condominium
Conversions.
DMC Chapter 8.54 (Condo Conversion Regulations) requires Site Development Review
for condominium conversions; however, Chapter 8.104 (Site Development Review)
does not provide a definitive path for the review of condominium conversions. Staff
proposes that Site Development Review for condominium conversions be subject to
review by the Planning Commission to coincide with the Planning Commission's review
of the Condominium Conversion Permit. DMC Section 8.104.040 (Projects Subject to
Site Development Review) is proposed to be amended as follows (see Attachment 1,
page 6):
C. Planning Commission.
5. Condominium Conversion. Any condominium conversion shall also be
reviewed in accordance with and subject to Chapter 8.54, Condo Conversion
Regulations.
Proposed Amendment 10: Application Abandonment Policy
It is the City's intent to move Planning applications through the review process in a
timely manner, thus, the City wishes to discourage applications from becoming inactive
for an extended period of time. In February 2020, the Community Development Director,
in consultation with the City Manager, adopted a Planning Application Abandonment
Policy to allow the Community Development Director to withdraw inactive applications.
Staff is proposing to codify this policy in the DMC. Section 8.124.040 (Application
Abandonment) and is proposed to be added as follows (see Attachment 1, page 8):
8.124.040 Abandonment of Application.
A. If an applicant fails to make reasonable progress in either submitting the
necessary information to deem a Planning application complete or responding to
comments in order to move the application toward final action and the application
becomes inactive for more than 90 days, the application may be considered
abandoned and deemed withdrawn. without anv further action by the Citv.
B. The Community Development Director or designee may grant one or more 30-
day extensions if he/she determines that circumstances unique to the project
justify each extension.
C. After the abandonment of an application, future City consideration shall
require the submittal of a new, complete application and associated fees.
Minor Amendments to Industrial Related Districts
In recent years, there has been interest from businesses and the community to provide
greater flexibility within the Industrial zoning districts to allow a larger variety of
businesses and commercial use types. As an economic development tool, staff is
proposing to add and clarify certain commercial use type definitions and modify which
zoning districts these use types are permitted. The amended uses are consistent with
the purpose and intent of the Industrial zoning districts, which is to promote a mix of
industrial uses such as, manufacturing, processing, creating, assembly, office uses,
etc., to provide the City with a sound and diverse industrial base.
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Proposed Amendment 11: Commercial Kitchen 5.2
A new use type is proposed to be added regulating commercial kitchens. This proposed
use type would be permitted in the Industrial Park (M-P) and Light Industrial (M-1)
zoning districts. A new definition for Commercial Kitchen is proposed to be added to
DMC Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-Z)), and Commercial Kitchen would be added to
the land use matrix in DMC Section 8.12.050 (Permitted and Conditionally Permitted
Land Uses) and the parking table in DMC Section 8.76.080 (Parking Requirements by
Use Type) as follows (see Attachment 1, pages 1, 3 and 6):
Commercial Kitchen (use type). The term Commercial Kitchen shall mean a
commercial facility in which food is processed or otherwise prepared for off -site
sale or consumption. Facilities may be shared among various food processors,
producers, or preparers. This use type may include cooking and food handling
instruction as an accessory use. Use types may include, but are not limited to,
commissary kitchen and catering.
A
R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
Commercial
-
-
-
-
-
-
_-
_-
P
P
_-
Kitchen
COMMERCIAL USE TYPES
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
REQUIRED
Commercial Kitchen
1 per 400 square feet
Proposed Amendment 12: Industrial - Light and Office Uses
The definition of "Industrial - Light" use type in DMC Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-Z))
includes "high-technology," which is vague and applies to multiple use types. To better
distinguish between "Industrial - Light" and "Office - Professional/Administrative" uses
and clarify the "Office - Professional/Administrative" use, Staff is proposing to remove
"high-technology" from the "Industrial - Light" definition and add to the definition of the
"Office -Professional/Administrative" to include call centers, computer and internet
programming and services, and data processing. DMC Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-
Z)) is proposed to be amended as follows (see Attachment 1, page 1):
Industrial - Light (use type). The term Industrial -Light includes manufacturing,
processing, assembly, high teeh"^ eW, research and development and storage
uses conducted indoors, accessory restaurant and retail sales to serve the
industrial area only, and other uses determined to be substantially similar to the
above by the Director of Community Development. These uses must conform to
the Industrial Performance Standards of this Title.
Office - Professional/Administrative (use type). The term Office -
Professional/Administrative shall mean an office or office building for the conduct
of business, administration or professional services, where these activities do not
include the manufacture, storage, display except for samples, or sale at retail of
any merchandise on the premise, including but not limited to the following types
of occupancy: accountant, advertising agency, architect, attorney, broker (stock
and bond), business consultant, business management, call centers, chiropodist,
chiropractor, collecting agency, computer and internet programming and
services, data processing, dentist, employment agency, engineer, financial
services, industrial management, insurance, landscape architect, loan agency,
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medical doctor, mortgage company, optometrist, osteopath; philanthropic or 5.2
charitable organization, public utilities, real estate, sales representative,
secretarial, telephone answering, travel agent, telecommuting center or other
uses determined to be substantially similar to the above by the Director of
Community Development.
Proposed Amendment 13: Commercial Schools
The "School - Commercial" use type is currently not permitted in Industrial zoning
districts (M-P, M-1 and M-2). Staff is proposing to expand the areas where commercial
schools are permitted to include Industrial zoning districts and make a minor edit to the
definition. DMC Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-Z)) and Section 8.12.050 (Zoning
Districts and Permitted Uses of Land) are proposed to be amended as follows (see
Attachment 1, pages 2):
School - Commercial (use type). The term School - Commercial shall mean a
private business, beauty, cooking, language or trade school of a nonrecreational
nature, or other school which is determined to be substantially similar to the
above by the Director of Community Development, ►GGate d :n a GGMMerGial zone,
and which charges a fee for attendance. Facilities which teach sports or
recreation such as martial arts or gymnastics are addressed by the Recreational
Facility/Indoor Use Type. Public schools and private schools which meet the
requirements of the Compulsory Education Law of the State are addressed by
the Community Facility Use Type.
A
R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
School -
Commercial
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
P
P/
MUP4
P/
MUP4
P/
MUP4
4 Permitted in M-P, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts when use type is conducted
entirely within a building and permitted with approval of a MUP when use type is
not entirely conducted within a building.
CONSISTENCY WITH THE GENERAL PLAN, SPECIFIC PLAN AND ZONING
ORDINANCE:
The proposed amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code are consistent with the Dublin
General Plan and all applicable Specific Plans and the Zoning Ordinance in that the
amendments are either necessary to comply with State law or bring greater clarity and
consistency to existing zoning regulations which implement the General Plan and
Specific Plans.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and
City Environmental Regulations require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. Pursuant to
CEQA, Staff is recommending that the proposed Ordinance be found exempt from
CEQA per CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Section 15061(b)(3) states that
CEQA applies only to those projects that may have the potential to cause a significant
effect on the environment. The adoption of the proposed Ordinance is exempt from
CEQA because it does not allow construction of any building or structure but sets forth
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the regulations that shall be followed if and when a building or structure is proposed to 5.2
be constructed or a site is proposed to be developed. Therefore, the Ordinance itself
has no potential for resulting in significant physical change in the environment, directly
or ultimately.
PUBLIC NOTICING:
In accordance with State law, a notice regarding this Public Hearing was published in
the East Bay Times and posted at several locations throughout the City. The Staff
Report for this public hearing was also available on the City's website.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proposed Municipal Code Amendments in Underline Strikeout Format
2. Resolution Recommending Amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code
3. Exhibit A to Attachment 2 Draft Ordinance
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5.2.a
CHAPTER 5.60
HERITAGE TREES
Section 5.60.060 (Tree removal permit procedures) of Title 5 of the Dublin Municipal Code is
proposed to be amended as follows:
A.S. Application Fee. All applications shall be submitted with payment of a nonrefundable fee.A tree removal permit fee of twenty-five dollars ($25) to cover the cost of permit administration.
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An additional deposit may be required by the Director to retain a certified arborist to assist the E
city in assessing the condition of the trees
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CHAPTER 8.08
DEFINITIONS o
Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-Z)) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is proposed to be
amended as follows:
Commercial Kitchen (use type). The term Commercial Kitchen shall mean a commercial facility
in which food is processed or otherwise prepared for off -site sale or consumption. Facilities may
be shared among various food processors, producers, or preparers. This use type may include
cooking and food handling instruction as an accessory use. Use types may include, but are not
limited to, commissary kitchen and catering.
Health Club/Fitness Center (use type). The term Health Club/Fitness Center shall mean a place
which houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise. Often there are also group
exercise courses for aerobics or the like offered. Health Club/Fitness Centers generally charge a
fee to allow visitors to use the equipment, courses, and other provided services. A Health
Club/Fitness Center may or may not include an indoor sauna, spa or hot tub facilities or other
ancillary facilities such as a pool or sports courts
Industrial -Light (use type). The term Industrial -Light includes manufacturing, processing,
assembly, high teGhRO'eg ,, research and development and storage uses conducted indoors,
accessory restaurant and retail sales to serve the industrial area only, and other uses determined
to be substantially similar to the above by the Director of Community Development. These uses
must conform to the Industrial Performance Standards of this Title.
Office - Professional/Administrative (use type). The term Office - Professional/Administrative a
shall mean an office or office building for the conduct of business, administration or professional r
services, where these activities do not include the manufacture, storage, display except for
samples, or sale at retail of any merchandise on the premise, including but not limited to the E
following types of occupancy: accountant, advertising agency, architect, attorney, broker (stock
and bond), business consultant, business management, call centers, GhirepediSt, chrepraGW., a
collecting agency, computer and internet programming and services, data processing, t
employment agency, engineer, financial services, industrial management, insurance, landscape
architect, loan agency, rnediGal deGtnr mortgage company, optometrist osteopath, philanthropic
or charitable organization, public utilities, real estate, sales representative, secretarial, telephone
answering, travel agent, telecommuting center or other uses determined to be substantially similar
to the above by the Director of Community Development.
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School - Commercial (use type). The term School - Commercial shall mean a private business,
beauty, cooking, language or trade school of a nonrecreational nature, or other school which is
determined to be substantially similar to the above by the Director of Community Development,
IGGated in o GOMMe vial Z„ro, and which charges a fee for attendance. Facilities which teach
sports or recreation such as martial arts or gymnastics are addressed by the Recreational
Facility/Indoor Use Type. Public schools and private schools which meet the requirements of the
Compulsory Education Law of the State are addressed by the Community Facility Use Type.
CHAPTER 8.12
ZONING DISTRICTS AND PERMITTED USES OF LAND
Section 8.12.050 (Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Land Uses) of Title 8 of the Dublin
Municipal Code is proposed to be amended as follows:
A
R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
Commercial
_-
Kitchen
Cottage Food
ZC/MU
ZC/MU
ZC/MU
ZC/MU
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Operations
P
P
P
P
(see Chapter
8.65
Family Day Care
Z=G�M14
ZGWU
ZGiMU
ZGWU
Home/Large (up
P-
P-
P-
P
-
-
-
-
-
-
to 14 children)
P
P
P
P
Automobile/Vehi
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
-
C/PC
-
cle Rental
ZC/MU
(see Chapter
P'
8.34
Automobile/Vehi
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
-
C/PC
-
cle Repairs and
ZC/MU
Service
P'
(see Chapter
8.34
Automobile/Vehi
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
C/PC
-
C/PC
-
cle Sales and
ZC/MU
Service
P'
(see Chapter
8.34)
Health
-
-
-
-
G/z
-
P
P
-
-
-
Services/Clinics
P
P
P
Office -
-
-
-
-
P
P
P
P
P
-
-
Professional/Ad
P
ministrative
School -
-
-
-
-
-
-
P
P
P/MU
P/MUP4
P/MU
P4
P4
Commercial
4 Permitted in M-P, M-1, and M-2 zoning districts when use type is conducted entirelv within a building and
permitted with approval of an MUP when use type is not entirely conducted within a building.
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CHAPTER 8.16
AGRICULTURAL ZONING DISTRICT
Section 8.16.020 (Agricultural Zoning District) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is
proposed to be amended as follows:
A. Use types permitted in A zoning district. Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care y
Facility/Small, Garage/Yard Sale, Mobile Home, Single Family Residence, Small Family Day
Care Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related uses; temporary uses; and E
conditional uses. All Agriculture use types as shown in the Land Use Matrix require a Conditional
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Section 8.20.020 (Residential Zoning District) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is
proposed to be amended as follows:
A. R-1 (Single Family Residential Zoning District).
2. Use types permitted in R-1 zoning district. Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care
Facility/Small, Garage/Yard Sale, Mobile Home, Single Family Residence, Small Family Day
Care Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related uses; temporary uses; and
conditional uses.
B. R-2 (Two Family Residential Zoning District).
2. Use types permitted in R-2 zoning district. Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care
Facility/Small, Duplex, Garage/Yard Sale, Mobile Home, Multi -Family Residence, Single Family
Residence, Small Family Day Care Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related
uses; temporary uses; and conditional uses.
C. R-M (Multi -Family Residential Zoning District).
2. Use types permitted in R-M zoning district. The use types intended for the R-M zoning
district include Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care Facility/Small, Duplex,
Garage/Yard Sale, Multi -Family Residence, Single Family Residence; Small Family Day Care
Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related uses; temporary uses; and conditional
uses.
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CHAPTER 8.40
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES REGULATIONS
Section 8.40.020 (Accessory Structures) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is proposed to be
amended as follows:
D. Requirements for Specific Accessory Structures that Apply City-wide.
2. Flag poles. Maximum height of 35 feet with a minimum 5 foot setback from any property line.
Additional height may be authorized through Site Development Review approval by the Zoning
Administrator. The maximum number of flag poles allowed per parcel or development, if comprised
of multiple parcels, is as follows:
Zoning District
Max. Flag Poles Allowed
Agricultural
1
Residential
1
Commercial
3
Industrial
3
Planned Development
Subject to the regulations of the
closest comparable zoning district
Section 8.40.030 (Accessory Uses) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is proposed to be
amended as follows:
E. Permitted Residential Accessory Uses.
5. Home Occupations Cottage Food Operations, Large Family Day mare Home
Home Occupations are subject to the provisions of Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations
Regulations), and Cottage Food Operations are subject to the provisions of Chapter 8.65
(Cottage Food Operations) and Large Family Day Care Homes are s„bjcctto the preVicieRS Of
Chapter 8.66 (Large Family Day Gore Hemec\
CHAPTER 8.64
HOME OCCUPATIONS REGULATIONS
Section 8.64.050 (Exclusions) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is proposed to be deleted
as follows:
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CHAPTER 8.66
LARGE FAMILY DAY CARE HOMES
Chapter 8.66 (Large Family Day Care Homes) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is
proposed to repealed from the Zoning Ordinance.
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E. Parking Reductions For An Individual Use. When a reduction of off-street parking is
proposed because an applicant for a proposed use believes the number of parking spaces
required for their use as specified in Section 8.76.080 is not applicable, because the use would
function differently than the generic use type and associated parking standards established in
this Chapter, the Zoning nd MinistFatllr Community Development Director may grant a reduction
in off-street parking requirements pursuant to Chapter 4A.N, GGRditiGRal Use Permi Chapter
8.102. Minor Use Permit if:
1. GGRditiGRal The Minor Use Permit Findings can be made.
2. The Applicant submits a parking study prepared by a qualified consultant analyzing
the parking demands of the proposed use and the parking demands of similar uses in
similar situations, demonstrating that the required parking standards are excessive, and
proposing alternate parking standards which are appropriate and ensure that there will not
be a parking deficiency.
3. Overflow parking will not impact any adjacent use.
Section 8.76.080 (Parking Requirements by Use Type) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is
proposed to be amended as follows:
B. Residential Use Types. Residential Use Types shall provide off-street parking spaces as
follows:
RESIDENTIAL USE TYPE
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Family Day Care Home/Large (up to 14)
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D. Commercial Use Types. Commercial Use Types shall provide off-street parking spaces
as follows:
COMMERCIAL USE TYPE
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Commercial Kitchen
1 per 400 square feet
CHAPTER 8.102
MINOR USE PERMIT
Section 8.102.060 (Required Finings) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is proposed to be
amended as follows:
B. The proposed use meets the parking requirement for the use type in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 8.76 (Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations), which could include
a parking reduction for an individual use or shared parking.
CHAPTER 8.104
SITE DEVELOPMENT REVIEW
Section 8.104.020 (Exemptions from Site Development Review) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal
Code is proposed to be amended as follows:
B. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls that comply with the height limits provided in Section
8.72.080 in the R-1 or R-2 Zoning Districts or any Planned Development Zoning Districts which
allow similar residential uses.
Section 8.104.040 (Projects Subject to Site Development Review) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal
Code is proposed to be amended as follows:
A. Community Development Director.
15. Fences and Walls. A fence or wall, in any zoning district, that exceeds the height limit of the
district up to a maximum height of 12 feet.
Section 8.104.040 (Projects Subject to Site Development Review) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal
Code is proposed to be amended as follows-
C. Planning Commission.
5. Condominium Conversion. Any condominium conversion shall also be reviewed in
accordance with and subiect to Chanter 8.54. Condo Conversion Reaulations.
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CHAPTER 8.116
ZONING CLEARANCE
Section 8.116.020 (Applications Requiring a Zoning Clearance) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal
Code is proposed to be amended as follows:
D. Large Family Day Care Home. Large family day care homes that meet the stand
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proposed to be amended as follows:
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CHAPTER 8.124
APPLICATIONS, FEES AND DEPOSITS
Section 8.124.040 (Application Abandonment) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is proposed
to be added as follows:
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to deem a Planning application complete or responding to comments in order to move the
application toward final action and the application becomes inactive for more than 90 days, the E
application may be considered abandoned and deemed withdrawn, without any further action by
the City.
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if he/she determines that circumstances uniaue to the Droiect iustifv each extension. E L
C. After the abandonment of an application, future City consideration shall require the submittal of
a new. complete application and associated fees.
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RESOLUTION NO. 20-XX
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE DUBLIN MUNICIPAL
CODE REPEALING CHAPTER 8.66 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS 5.60, 8.08, 8.12, 8.16, 8.20,
8.40, 8.64, 8.76, 8.102, 8.104, 8.116, AND 8.124 EFFECTIVE CITY-WIDE
PLPA-2020-00005
WHEREAS, Staff initiated amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code to clarify, add or amend
certain provisions to ensure that the Dublin Municipal Code complies with State law and remains
internally consistent, and relevant to changes occurring in the community; and
WHEREAS, amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code Chapters 5.60 (Heritage
Trees); 8.08 (Definitions); 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land); 8.16 (Agricultural
Zoning District); 8.20 (Residential Zoning Districts); 8.40 (Accessory Structures); 8.64 (Home
Occupations Regulations); 8.66 (Large Family Day Care Homes); 8.76 (Off -Street Parking and
Loading Regulations); 8.102 (Minor Use Permit); 8.104 (Site Development Review); 8.116 (Zoning
Clearance); and 8.124 (Applications, Fees and Deposits); and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments relate to compliance with State law requirements for
Large Family Day Care Homes (Senate Bill 234), minor amendments to procedures for heritage tree
permits, existing definitions for office use, flag pole regulations, reduction of parking regulations and
site development review for fencing, walls and condominium conversions, the addition of an
application abandonment policy and amendments to expand upon allowed uses in the Industrial
zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines
and City of Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for
environmental impacts and that environmental documents be prepared; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommends that the City Council find this project
exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) because it
can be seen with certainty that the amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code will not have a
significant effect on the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public hearing on the said application on April
28, 2020; and
WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report dated April 28, 2020 was submitted to the City of Dublin Planning
Commission recommending City Council approval of the proposed Municipal Code Amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission did hear and consider all said reports,
recommendations and testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to
evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and
made a part of this Resolution.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Dublin Planning Commission does hereby recommend
that the City Council adopt the Ordinance attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by
reference.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28t" day of April 2020 by the following vote:
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ORDINANCE NO. XX-20
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO THE
DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE REPEALING CHAPTER 8.66 AND AMENDING CHAPTERS
5.60, 8.08, 8.12, 8.16, 8.20, 8.40, 8.64, 8.76, 8.102, 8.104, 8.116, AND 8.124 EFFECTIVE
CITY-WIDE
PLPA-2020-00005
WHEREAS, the City initiated amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code to clarify, add or
amend certain provisions to ensure that the Dublin Municipal Code complies with State law and
remains internally consistent and relevant to changes occurring in the community; and E
WHEREAS, amendments are proposed to Dublin Municipal Code Chapters 5 5.60 E
(Heritage Trees); 8.08 (Definitions); 8.12 (Zoning Districts and Permitted Uses of Land); 8.16 Q
(Agricultural Zoning District); 8.20 (Residential Zoning Districts); 8.40 (Accessory Structures);
8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations); 8.66 (Large Family Day Care Homes); 8.76 (Off -Street
Parking and Loading Regulations); 8.102 (Minor Use Permit); 8.104 (Site Development Review);
8.116 (Zoning Clearance); and 8.124 (Applications, Fees and Deposits); and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments relate to compliance with State law requirements
for Large Family Day Care Homes (Senate Bill 234), minor amendments to procedures for
heritage tree permits, existing definitions for office use, flag pole regulations, reduction of parking
regulations and site development review for fencing, walls and condominium conversions, the
addition of an application abandonment policy and amendments to expand upon allowed uses in
the Industrial zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on the said
application on April 28, 2020, during which all interested persons were heard, and adopted
Resolution No. 20-xx recommending City Council adoption of the proposed Dublin Municipal
Code Amendments; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Dublin City Council recommending M
approval of the proposed Dublin Municipal Code Amendments; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Dublin Municipal Code
Amendments on , at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard; Q
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WHEREAS, proper notice of said hearing was given in all respects as required by law;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all said reports, recommendations and
testimony herein above set forth and used its independent judgment to evaluate the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby ordain as follows:
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SECTION 1:
Pursuant to Section 8.120.050.B of the Dublin Municipal Code, the City Council hereby finds that
the Dublin Municipal Code Amendments are consistent with the Dublin General Plan and all
applicable Specific Plans in that the amendments are necessary to comply with State law and
are consistent with applicable land use regulations and development policies.
SECTION 2:
The California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), together with State Guidelines and City of
Dublin CEQA Guidelines and Procedures require that certain projects be reviewed for environmental
impacts and that environmental documents be prepared. Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3), the City Council finds that the proposed project is exempt from environmental review
because it can be seen with certainty that the amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code will not
have a significant effect on the environment. The adoption of the proposed Ordinance does not, E
in itself, allow the construction of any building or structure, but sets forth amendments to the Q
Dublin Municipal Code to ensure that it is consistent with State law as well as internally consistent
and meeting the needs of the community. This Ordinance of itself, therefore, has no potential for
resulting in significant physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly.
SECTION 3:
Section 5.60.060 A.5 (Application Fee) of Title 5 (Public Welfare) of the Dublin Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
Application Fee. All applications shall be submitted with payment of a nonrefundable fee. An
additional deposit may be required by the Director to retain a certified arborist to assist the city in
assessing the condition of the trees;
SECTION 4:
The definitions in Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-Z)) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal x
Code are hereby amended to read as follows: w
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Health Club/Fitness Center. The term Health Club/Fitness Center shall mean a place which
houses exercise equipment for the purpose of physical exercise. Often there are also group E
exercise courses for aerobics or the like offered. Health Club/Fitness Centers generally charge a
fee to allow visitors to use the equipment, courses, and other provided services. A Health Q
Club/Fitness Center may or may not include an indoor sauna, spa or hot tub facilities or other
ancillary facilities such as a pool or sports courts
Industrial -Light (use type). The term Industrial -Light includes manufacturing, processing,
assembly, research and development and storage uses conducted indoors, accessory restaurant
and retail sales to serve the industrial area only, and other uses determined to be substantially
similar to the above by the Director of Community Development. These uses must conform to
the Industrial Performance Standards of this Title.
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Office - Professional/Administrative (use type). The term Office - Professional/Administrative
shall mean an office or office building for the conduct of business, administration or professional
services, where these activities do not include the manufacture, storage, display except for
samples, or sale at retail of any merchandise on the premise, including but not limited to the
following types of occupancy: accountant, advertising agency, architect, attorney, broker (stock
and bond), business consultant, business management, call centers, collecting agency, computer
and internet programming and services, data processing, employment agency, engineer,
financial services, industrial management, insurance, landscape architect, loan agency,
mortgage company, philanthropic or charitable organization, public utilities, real estate, sales
representative, secretarial, telephone answering, travel agent, telecommuting center or other
uses determined to be substantially similar to the above by the Director of Community
Development.
School - Commercial (use type). The term School - Commercial shall mean a private business,
beauty, cooking, language or trade school of a nonrecreational nature, or other school which is
determined to be substantially similar to the above by the Director of Community Development,
and which charges a fee for attendance. Facilities which teach sports or recreation such as martial a
arts or gymnastics are addressed by the Recreational Facility/Indoor Use Type.
Public schools and private schools which meet the requirements of the Compulsory Education
Law of the State are addressed by the Community Facility Use Type.
SECTION 5:
Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-Z)) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby
amended to add the following definition:
Commercial Kitchen (use type). The term Commercial Kitchen shall mean a commercial facility
in which food is processed or otherwise prepared for off -site sale or consumption. Facilities may
be shared among various food processors, producers, or preparers. This use type may include
cooking and food handling instruction as an accessory use. Use types may include, but are not
limited to, commissary kitchen and catering.
SECTION 6:
The following row and footnote in the table of Section 8.12.050 (Permitted and Conditionally
Permitted Land Uses) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code are hereby added to read
as follows:
COMMERCIAL
USE TYPE
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R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
Commercial
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Kitchen
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SECTION 7:
The following rows in the table of Section 8.12.050 (Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Land
Uses) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
RESIDENTIAL
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R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
USE TYPE
Cottage Food
ZC/MU
ZC/MU
ZC/MU
ZC/MU
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Operations
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P
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(see Chapter
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Family Day Care
Home/Large (up
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to 14 children)
COMMERCIAL
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R-1
R-2
R-M
C-O
C-N
C-1
C-2
M-P
M-1
M-2
USE TYPE
Automobile/Vehi
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C/PC
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cle Rental
ZC/MU
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Automobile/Vehi
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C/PC
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cle Repairs and
ZC/MU
Service
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(see Chapter
8.34)
Automobile/Vehi
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C/PC
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C/PC
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cle Sales and
ZC/MU
Service
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(see Chapter
8.34)
Commercial
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P
P
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Kitchen
Health
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P
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Services/Clinics
Office -
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Professional/Ad
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School -
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P/MU
P/MUP4
P/MU
Commercial
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SECTION 8:
Section 8.16.020.A (Use types permitted in A zoning district) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin
Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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A. Use types permitted in A zoning district. Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care
Facility/Small, Garage/Yard Sale, Mobile Home, Single Family Residence, Small Family Day
Care Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related uses; temporary uses; and
conditional uses. All Agriculture use types as shown in the Land Use Matrix require a Conditional
Use Permit by the Zoning Administrator.
SECTION 9:
Section 8.20.020 (Residential Zoning District) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is
hereby amended to read as follows:
A. R-1 (Single Family Residential Zoning District).
2. Use types permitted in R-1 zoning district. Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care
Facility/Small, Garage/Yard Sale, Mobile Home, Single Family Residence, Small Family Day
Care Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related uses; temporary uses; and
conditional uses.
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B. R-2 (Two Family Residential Zoning District).
2. Use types permitted in R-2 zoning district. Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care
Facility/Small, Duplex, Garage/Yard Sale, Mobile Home, Multi -Family Residence, Single Family
Residence, Small Family Day Care Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related CU
uses; temporary uses; and conditional uses.
C. R-M (Multi -Family Residential Zoning District).
2. Use types permitted in R-M zoning district. The use types intended for the R-M zoning
district include Animal Keeping - Residential, Community Care Facility/Small, Duplex,
Garage/Yard Sale, Multi -Family Residence, Single Family Residence; Small Family Day Care
Home; Large Family Day Care Home; similar and related uses; temporary uses; and conditional
uses.
SECTION 10:
Section 8.40.020 (Accessory Structures) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is x
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2. Flag poles. Maximum height of 35 feet with a minimum 5 foot setback from any property E
line. Additional height may be authorized through Site Development Review approval by the
Zoning Administrator. The maximum number of flag poles allowed per parcel or development, if Q
comprised of multiple parcels, is as follows
Zoning District
Max. Flag Poles Allowed
Agricultural
1
Residential
1
Commercial
3
Industrial
3
Planned Development
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comparable zoning district
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SECTION 11:
Section 8.40.030.E.5. (Home Occupations, Cottage Food Operations, Large Family Day Care
Homes.) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete Large
Family Day Care Homes to read as follows:
E. Permitted Residential Accessory Uses.
5. Home Occupations and Cottage Food Operations. Home Occupations are subject to the
provisions of Chapter 8.64 (Home Occupations Regulations) and Cottage Food Operations are
subject to the provisions of Chapter 8.65 (Cottage Food Operations)
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to delete Section 8.64.050 B (Large Family Day Care Homes).
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hereby repealed.
SECTION 14:
Section 8.76.050 E (Parking Reductions For an Individual Use) of Title 8 (Zoning) is hereby
amended to read as follows:
E. Parking Reductions For An Individual Use. When a reduction of off-street parking is E
proposed because an applicant for a proposed use believes the number of parking spaces r
required for their use as specified in Section 8.76.080 is not applicable, because the use would o
function differently than the generic use type and associated parking standards established in a
this Chapter, the Community Development Director may grant a reduction in off-street parking
requirements pursuant to Chapter 8.102, Minor Use Permit if: x
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2. The Applicant submits a parking study prepared by a qualified consultant analyzing the "'
parking demands of the proposed use and the parking demands of similar uses in similar
situations, demonstrating that the required parking standards are excessive, and proposing E
alternate parking standards which are appropriate and ensure that there will not be a parking
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The following rows in the table of Section 8.76.080 B (Residential Use Types) of Title 8 (Zoning)
of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Family Day Care Home/Large (up to 14) Not regulated
SECTION 16:
The following rows in the table of Section 8.76.080 C (Commercial Use Types) of Title 8 (Zoning)
of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
COMMERCIAL USE TYPE
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
Commercial Kitchen
1 per 400 square feet
SECTION 17:
Section 8.102.060 (Required Finings) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
B. The proposed use meets the parking requirement for the use type in accordance with the
requirements of Chapter 8.76 (Off -Street Parking and Loading Regulations), which could include
a parking reduction for an individual use or shared parking.
SECTION 18:
Section 8.104.020 B (Fences) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended
to read as follows
B. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls that comply with the height limits provided in Section
8.72.080 in the R-1 or R-2 Zoning Districts or any Planned Development Zoning Districts which
allow similar residential uses.
SECTION 19:
Section 8.104.040 A (Community Development Director) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code
is hereby amended add Subsection 15 (Fences and Walls) to read as follows:
15. Fences and Walls. A fence or wall, in any zoning district, that exceeds the height limit of the
district up to a maximum height of 12 feet.
SECTION 20:
Section 8.104.040 C (Planning Commission) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is
hereby amended to add Subsection 5 (Condominium Conversion) to read as follows:
5. Condominium Conversion. Any condominium conversion shall also be reviewed in
accordance with and subject to Chapter 8.54, Condo Conversion Regulations.
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SECTION 21:
Section 8.116.020 (Applications Requiring a Zoning Clearance) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin
Municipal Code is hereby amended to delete Section 8.116.020.D (Large Family Day Care
Home) and renumber subsequent sections.
SECTION 22:
Section 8.116.030 (Application) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby
amended to delete Section 8.116.030.D. (Large Family Day Care Homes) and renumber
subsequent sections.
SECTION 23:
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Section 8.116.040 (Approval) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code is hereby amended
to delete Section 8.116.040.D. (Large Family Day Care Homes) and renumber subsequent
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SECTION 24:
Section 8.116.050 (Expiration of Zoning Clearance) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal
Code is hereby amended to delete Section 8.116.050.D. (Large Family Day Care Home) and
renumber subsequent sections.
SECTION 25:
Chapter 8.124 (Applications, Fees and Deposits) of Title 8 (Zoning) of the Dublin Municipal Code
is amended to add Section 8.124.040 (Application Abandonment) to read as follows:
8.124.040 Abandonment of Application.
A. If an applicant fails to make reasonable progress in either submitting the necessary information
to deem a Planning application complete or responding to comments in order to move the x
application toward final action and the application becomes inactive for more than 90 days, the w
application may be considered abandoned and deemed withdrawn, without any further action by "'
the City.
B. The Community Development Director or designee may grant one or more 30-day extensions E
if he/she determines that circumstances unique to the project justify each extension.
C. After the abandonment of an application, future City consideration shall require the submittal Q
of a new, complete application and associated fees.
SECTION 26-
The provisions of this Ordinance are severable and if any provision, clause, sentence, word or
part thereof is held illegal, invalid, unconstitutional, or inapplicable to any person or
circumstances, such illegality, invalidity, unconstitutionality, or inapplicability shall not affect or
impair any of the remaining provisions, clauses, sentences, sections, words or parts thereof of
the ordinance or their applicability to other persons or circumstances.
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SECTION 27:
Effective Date and Posting of Ordinance. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty
(30) days from and after the date of its final adoption. The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall
cause this Ordinance to be posted in at least three (3) public places in the City of Dublin in
accordance with Section 39633 of the Government Code of California.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City of Dublin on this
day of , 2020, by the following votes:
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