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AGENDA STATEMENT
CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: February 13 , 1984
SUBJECT: Adoption of an Ordinance which will
allow second units in R-1 districts that
meet specified criteria
EXHIBITS ATTACHED: 1) Resolution approving Second Unit
Ordinance
2 ) Second Unit Ordinance
3 ) Planning Commission Staff Report
4 ) Planning Commission minutes of
1/16/84
RECOMMENDATION: 1 ) Hear Staff presentation
2 ) Open public hearing
3 ) Hear applicant and public
presentations
4 ) Close public hearing
5 ) Adopt Resolution regarding Second
Unit Ordinance
6 ) Waive reading and introduce Second
Unit Ordinance
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: None
DESCRIPTION: The draft Ordinance implements Senate
Bill 1534 which requires that all cities provide, by
Ordinance, a process by which second units can be erected on
lots zoned for single family use, where the lot has an
existing single family detached unit, and the second unit
meets specified criteria.
The Planning Commission addressed this issue on December 19,
1983 , and on January 16, 1984 . At the January 16th meeting,
the Planning Commission recommended' that the Second Unit
Ordinance be adopted.
The Second Unit Ordinance will require that a Conditional
Use Permit be obtained from the Planning Commission prior to _
erecting a second unit. The Ordinance also outlines nine
criteria with which each second unit must comply. The nine
criteria include :
-lot characteristics
-limitation of use
-size of unit
-location on lot
-parking
-design
-lot coverage
-occupancy
-setback
The Ordinance is explained in detail in the Analysis section
of the attached Planning Commission Staff Report.
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ITEM NO. �• ' COPIES TO: Mrs . Lester v
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
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APPROVING AND ESTABLISHING FINDINGS CONCERNING PA 83-092
AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
SECOND UNITS IN R-1 DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, Senate Bill 1534 was approved by the State
Legislature of the State of California and signed by the Governor
of said State; and,
WHEREAS, said Bill required that each City provide, by
Ordinance, a process by which second units can be created on lots
zoned for single family use if specified criteria are met; and,
WHEREAS, City Staff developed a draft Ordinance which
implements the provisions of Senate Bill 1534 ; and,
WHEREAS., the Planning Commission considered said draft
Ordinance at a public hearing on January 16 , 1984 , and
recommended that said Ordinance be adopted; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Planning
Commission ' s recommendation at a public hearing on February 13,
1984 ; - and,
WHEREAS, notice of said hearing was provided in all
respects as required by law; and,
WHEREAS, said draft Ordinance has been reviewed in
accordance with the provisions of the California Environmental
Quality Act and has been found to be categorically exempt; and,
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted recommending
that said draft Ordinance be adopted; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council did hear and consider all
said reports, recommendations, and testimony as hereinabove set
forth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Dublin City
Council does hereby find that:
1) The draft Ordinance relating to second units in R-1
Districts meets the purpose and intent of SB 1534 ;
2 ) The draft Ordinance will allow the more efficient use of the
existing housing stock and underdeveloped residential
properties within the City of Dublin;
3 ) The draft Ordinance will meet •a community need as it will _
increase rental housing, particularly those of low or
moderate income; and,
4 ) The draft Ordinance includes a Conditional Use Permit
process and specified criteria which will ensure that the
second units do not adversely impact the single family
character of the respective neighborhood
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council does
hereby approve the draft Ordinance relating to second units.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this th day of
1984 .
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN RELATING TO
SECOND UNITS IN R-1 DISTRICTS
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The City Council of the City of Dublin does ordain as
follows :
Section 1 . Definition :
Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda County Ordinance Code
previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by the
addition of Section 8-22 . 6 . 1' to read:
8-22 . 6 . 1 Second Unit : A second unit shall mean a unit
with separate kitchen, sleeping, and bathroom facilities
which is a part of, or an extension to, a detached
single family unit, and which is subordinate to the
principal dwelling unit.
Section 2 . Location:
Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda County Ordinance
Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by
the addition of subsection ( f) to Section 8-26 . 3 Conditional
Uses : R-1 Districts to read:
(f) Second unit as governed by Section 8-60 . 58 . 1 .
Section 3 . Purpose and Property Development Standards :
Chapter 2 of Title 8 of the Alameda County Ordinance
Code previously adopted by the City of Dublin is amended by
the addition of Section 8-60 . 58 . 1 to read:
8-60 . 58 . 1 Purpose of Second Units : The purpose of
allowing second units in R-1 Districts is to provide the
opportunity for the development of small rental housing
units designed to meet the special housing needs of
individuals and families, particularly those of low and
moderate income .
It is the further purpose of this Section to:
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1) allow the more efficient use of the City' s existing , -
housing stock and underdeveloped residential properties ;
2 ) to provide rental housing units for persons who are -
elderly or disabled;
3 ) to protect property values and the single family
character of the neighborhood; and,
4 ) to provide adequate public services and traffic
flow, by insuring that second units are installed under
such additional conditions as may be appropriate to
further the purposes of this ordinance .
Prior to making a decision on an application,
consideration shall be given to traffic impact, utility
capacity, access and mobility for handicapped or
disabled persons, impact on adjacent neighbors, and
impact on the neighborhood.
In addition to those conditions deemed appropriate by
the Planning Commission to protect the public health,
safety and welfare, second units shall meet the
following minimum criteria:
1 . Lot - The subject lot shall contain an existing,
detached, single family dwelling unit and have a minimum
lot size of 6, 000 square feet.
2 . Limitation - No more than one second unit shall be
permitted on any one lot.
3 . Size - The total floor area of the second unit shall be
not less than 275 square feet, nor more than 1, 000
square feet. However, in no case shall the second
family residential unit exceed 350 of the total floor
area of the existing residential structure.
4 . Location - The second unit shall conform to the
development standards for the zoning district in which
it is located, including but not limited to, standards
for front, rear, and side yard setbacks, and height, but
excluding density standards .
5 . Parking - The second unit shall be provided with one
additional off-street parking space . The parking space
may be uncovered and may be in tandem with the required
parking of the principal dwelling unit, if lot
configuration precludes placement elsewhere on the
parcel . The principal dwelling unit must conform to the
parking requirements of Sections 8-63 . 4 and 8-63 . 17 .
6 . Design - The second unit shall be designed in such a way
that the appearance of the new building remains that of
a single family dwelling. Accordingly, any new entrance
to the second unit shall not be visible from the street.
7 . Coverage - The principal and second unit shall not cover
more than 600 of the lot .
8 . Occupancy - a) Applications shall be limited to owner
occupants who have resided in. the principal
dwelling for a maximum period of six months .
b) No more than one dwelling unit on the parcel shall
be rented or leased.
c) The owner of the lot may occupy either the
principal or second unit.
d) Nothing in this section prohibits one or both
dwelling units to remain vacant.
e) The City shall require recordation of a deed
restriction setting forth the ;=occupancy
requirement.
f) No subdivision shall be allowed unless the division
meets the applicable regulations of the Zoning
Ordinance.
9 . If the second unit is detached, it shall be a minimum of
ten feet from the principal unit.
Section 4 . Disclaimer :
If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph,
sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance, or any part
thereof, is for any reason held to be unconstitutional, such
decisions shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof .
Section 5 . Effective Date :
This Ordinance shall become effective 30 days after its
final passage and adoption by the City Council .
Section 6 . Posting of Ordinance :
The City Clerk of the City of Dublin shall cause this
Ordinance to be posted in at least three public places in the
City of Dublin, in accordance with Section 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY the City Council of the City
of Dublin, on this th day of
1984 , by the following votes :
AYES :
NOES :
ABSENT:
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CITY OF DUBLIN I
PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA STATEMENT/STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date : January 16, 1984
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Planning Staff 70 k
SUBJECT: PA 83-092 - Draft Ordinance Relating to Second
Units
GENERAL INFORMATION
PROJECT: A public hearing to consider a draft ordinance relating
to second units in R-1 Districts
APPLICANT/REPRESENTATIVE: City of Dublin
LOCATION: The draft ordinance would affect certain lots within
the R-1 Districts located within the City of Dublin.
PARCEL SIZE: The draft ordinance would only affect R-1 lots
that are 6 , 000 sq.ft. or greater.
BACKGROUND: The Planning Commission previously addressed this
issue on August 1, and December 19 , 1983 . At the December
19, meeting, the Planning Commission directed Staff to set a
public hearing for the January 16, 1984 , meeting in order to
consider a draft ordinance relating to second units inb R-1
Districts .
APPLICABLE REGULATIONS :
Senate Bill 1534 requires that each city provide, by
Ordinance, a process by which second units can be erected on lots
zoned for single family use, where the lot has an existing single
family, detached unit, and the second unit meets specified
criteria. This bill prohibits any city from adopting an
ordinance which totally precludes . second_-units from single family
areas, unless the city finds that :
1) Such action may limit housing opportunities of the region;
and, -
2 ) such"action would result in specific adverse impacts on the
public health, safety, and welfare .
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW: Categorically exempt
NOTIFICATION: Public Notice of the hearing was published in the
Tri-Valley Herald, and posted in public buildings .
ANALYSIS :
As the Planning Commission is aware, Staff is recommending
that a Conditional Use Permit be required for each second unit.
The basis for this recommendation is that second units have
special characteristics , impacts, and ramifications which require
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review and evaluation on a case-by-case basis . Further, the
Conditional Use Permit procedure allows the surrounding residents
to comment on the proposal at a noticed public hearing .
Staff is also recommending that nine criteria be
established for second units . Each criteria is listed below,
with a brief Staff comment:
1 ) Lot - The subject lot shall contain an existing, detached,
single family dwelling unit and have a minimum lot size of
6, 000 square feet .
Staff Comment: The intent and purpose of SB 1534 was to
allow second units only on lots that already contained an
existing residential structure . Since a typical. R-1 lot is
approximately 6, 000 sq. ft. ( 60 'x 1001 ) , it is not desirable
or appropriate to allow a second unit on a smaller lot .
2 ) Limitation - No more than one second unit shall be permitted
on any one lot.
Staff Comment : This requirement is needed to prevent an
individual from constructing several second units on one
lot, in cases where the lot is unusually large but where the
area is characterized as a single family neighborhood.
3 ) Size - The total floor area of the second unit shall be not
less than 275 sq.ft. , nor more than 1, 000 sq.ft. However,
in no case shall the second unit exceed 35% of the total
floor area of the existing residential structure.
Staff Comment : It is commonly held that 275 sq.ft . is the
minimum floor area needed for a healthy and safe living
environment. The 1, 000 sq.ft . , and 35%, limitations will
ensure that the second unit is clearly subordinate to the
principal unit .
4 ) Location - The second unit shall conform to the development
standards for the zoning district in which it is located,
including, but not limited to, standards for front, rear,
and side yard setbacks, and height, but excluding density
standards .
Staff Comment : In order to maintain the character and form
of the single family neighborhood, it is important that the
second unit conform to the established development standards
for the zoning district in which it ds located. However, if
the density standards were followed, it would have the
effect of almost totally precluding second units .
5 ) Parking - The second unit shall be provided with one —
additional off-street parking space . The parking space may _
be uncovered and may be in tandem with the required parking
of the principal dwelling unit, if lot configuration
precludes placement elsewhere on the parcel. The principal
dwelling unit must conform to the parking requirements of
Section 8-63 . 4 and 8-63 . 17 .
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Staff Comment : Several other second unit ordinances require
one additional parking space . If at all possible, this
additional parking space should 'be provided to the side or
rear of the principal unit. If the lot does not lend itself
to this type of parking arrangement, it may be possible to
locate the additional space in tandem with the required
parking of the principal unit .
6 ) Design - The second unit shall be designed in such a way
that the appearance of the new building remains that of a
single family dwelling . Accordingly, any new entrance to
the second unit shall not be visible from the street.
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Staff Comment : Maintaining the appearance of a single
family dwelling will help protect property values and the
single famly character of the neighborhood. Requiring that
the new entrance to the second unit not be visible from the
street, will also serve to maintain the single family
character of the neighborhood.
7 ) Coverage - The principal and second unit shall not cover
more than 60% of the lot .
Staff Comment : With two dwellings on one lot, it is
important that at least 40% of the lot be utilized for open
space, landscaping and play areas .
8 ) Occupancy - A) Applications shall be limited to
owner/occupants who have resided in the principal dwelling
for a minimum period of six months .
B) No more than on dwelling unit on the parcel shall be
rented or leased.
C) The owner of the lot may occupy either the principal or
second unit.
D) Nothing in this section prohibits one or both dwelling
units to remain vacant .
E) The City shall require recordation of a deed
restriction setting forth the occupancy requirement.
F) No subdivision shall be. allowed unless the division
meets the applicable regulations of the Zoning Ordinance .
Staff Comments : These restrictions are needed to minimize a
potential speculative venture by which an individual
purchases a single family lot, builds a second unit, and
then rents both dwellings . The effect of this action 'is to
convert a single family lot with one, owner-occupied, single
family unit, into two rental units . This situation may
adversely impact the single family character of the
neighborhood. These requirements will also encourage better
maintenance and supervision of the second unit.
9 ) Special Setback - If the second unit is to be detached, it
shall be set back from the principal unit a minimum distance
of 10 feet .
Staff Comments : The intent of this requirement is to ensure
a minimum fire separation, proper maintenance, and adequate
light and air.
RECOMMENDATION -
FORMAT:
1 ) Hear Staff presentation
2 ) Open public hearing
3 ) Hear public presentations
4 ) Close public hearing
5 ) Adopt resolution recommending that the City
Council adopt the attached ordinance, or continue
hearing
ACTION: Staff suggests that the Planning Commission adopt the
attached resolution recommending that the City Council adopt
the attached ordinance .
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ATTACHMENTS
1 ) Draft resolution
2 ) Draft ordinance
3 ) Ordinance from Concord
4 ) Ordinance from Walnut Creek
5 ) Ordinance from Livermore
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9. The lots created under this provision shall not be further subdivided unless
both of the resultant lots meet the lot area, width and depth, requirements of the pertinent
zoning district.
(Ord. 1206)
Section 1118.5. Secondary Living Units.
A. Le=licn. Secondary living units shall be allowed in Single Family (R) Zoning
Districts and in single family residential areas zoned PD (P.lonned District). .
(Ord. 1239)
B. . Limitation. In no case shall more than two (2) dwelling units be placed on one (I)
parcel.* An applicant may not take advantage of more than one (1) of the following provi-
sions: Secondary. living unit, or two (2) jinits on corner lots (Section 10218).
`(Ord. 1239)
C... Living Unit.: _
1 . ,DefinMw-.-. .:A secondary• living unit is an additional dwelling ,unit 'on a single
family lot which has kitchen, sleeping, and full bathroom 'facilities.
(Ord. 1239) _
:3 i •`s-i:� `' 2. 'Criteria. ,
a. Lecation. ' •The secondary living unit must be- located within the area of the
lot allowed for principal dwellings by the Zoning Ordinance. The unit may be established
through: 1) conversion of existing floor space in a single' structure; 2) on addition
to an existing single family structure; 3) conversion of an, existing accessory structure,
,provided it.. is:.located within the area .allowed for .principal dwellings; and•.4) the constrvc-
tion .of. a..new^accessory.- structure which',is 'located within the _area allowed for principal
"-. - _ 'dwellings.' .r ,;•t _! � i-+.1 L r . :4 t J� �':'•.kr`S^, ^r u v 1 Y '!�s _ -`• . . ..
rd. 1239)
�w•n_ .,,q;;� b .. -7• Both units be occupied:as.separate single family dwell-
�ings.only,if..the .legal :owner.;occupies one (1)'.of the, units; otherwise the two ;(2) units shall
be occupied as if , they were one (1) single ,family dwelling Nothing 'in` this;section pro-
r �, hibits one (I) or .both _of -the dwelling units remaining .vacant ,The City shall require
3 .recordation of a deed restriction setting forth this occupancy requirement V
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-- °~c. . Size The total ..floor .orea of the secondarw .living unit shall be no*-less
than two hundred seventy-five (275) square feet nor more than six hundred forty .(.640) square
feet. •• In addition; the .unit s`�c!! contain no rr ve thn^ 4v,e^tv-five �?51_ . -rce�+;.of the floor
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'•`:';: area of the principal unit before the .conversion to allow 'the proposed "secondary unit. 7This
:.twenty-five .(25) .percent: limitation, applies .only to conversions which .take place within
; existing principal units. ._rThP secondary unit'shall.have no more than one �I) bedroom.
A. Design.
(1) The unit shall be clearly subordinate to the .principal single family
dwelling unit on the parcel by size, location, and appearance. -'
(Ord. 1239) _
(2) The exterior appearance and character shall reflect the existing prin-
cipal house.
(Ord. 1239)
(3) Outside stairways to the secondary unit must not be in the front of the
principal dwelling.
(Ord. 1239)
. (4) The unit shall meet the provisions of Section 10211 A of this chapter.
(Ord. 1239) _ -
e. .City Ordincrces. .' The unit must meet all provisions of the .Municipal Code, =
-including :;.setbacks, '' lot '.coveroge, and. height ,regulations.' The 'principal_structure and
'secondary unit shall `obide by the .provisions of the Parking Regulations with the`.following
modification: ''The secondary unit must be provided with. one (1) off-street porking space on
the subject site; it may be an uncovered space, but it may not be a tandem space.-t°-This
.' parking space is in addition to the required off-street parking for the principal dwelling.?•
(Ord. 1239)
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Subdivision. No subdivision of land nor air rights shall be allowed,;
'(Ord. 1239) + ,
g. Applicability. This section only applies to parcels which contain princi _
pal structures which have been constructed as single family units prior"to the time of
application for secondary living units
(Ord. .1239) _ a
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D '.Appllcatien Requirements.'
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,,-, , I . ; A .Zoning .'Administrator's permit is required to,comply with the provisions of
,•,":•,this sect i on.._..Secondar_ living units'constructe"d without benefit •of 'permit-'prior-
ermit prior to odoption
of this section must obtain a Zoning Administrator's permit to be a.legal use.,-
(Ord.
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•:_,2. Prior to making a decision on an 'application, the Zoning Administrator may
consider.,.traffic; impact,.',utility, capacity, impact or adjacent neighbors,=and impact on"°the
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neighborhood.
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3."''Decisions of the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the°Iannina�Commission - -
in accordance with .Section 10877 of. this Code.»�
'Section 10219 R-6 Overh+ Districts. -
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A. North Today Santos ^Neighborhood .0verlcsy District "All provisions ' f this chapter
shall apply, except as may he otherwise provided herein; for' those portions of the' district • .
described on the zoning map as 'North Todos Santos Neighborhood'; the area is genes ally
bounded on the southwest by Concord Avenue, on the west and northwest by the northerly line
of Mt. Diablo High School, Williams School, and High School Avenue;`on the east by Port
..Chicago Highway, .and on the south by .Salvio Street. .
(Ords. 1068, '1126, ' 1206) _
1. Uses permitted in addition to those permitted in Section 10210:
'(Ords. 1068 1126 1206)
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Wo ' nv4- CreeK
ORDINANCE NO. 1569
AN ORDINANCE ADDING ARTICLE 36 (SECOND FAMILY RESIDEN-
TIAL UNITS) TO CHAPTER 2 ( ZONING) OF TITLE 10 (PLAN-
NINT P.ND ZONING) OF THE WALNUT CREEK MUNICIPAL CODE
RELATING TO SECOND FAMILY RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIP-L ZONES
The City Council of the City of Walnut -Creek hereby ordains
as follows :
,(;Pction_ 1 . Article 38 (Second Family Residential Units) is
hereby added to Chapter 2 (Zoning) of Title 10 (Planning and
Zoning) of the Walnut Creek Municipal Code to read as follows:
-. Article 38 . ' Second Family Residential Units
10-2 .3801 . pUrpose . "
The Second Family Residential Unit article of "the
Zoning Chapter authorizes, upon issuance of a conditional
use permit, the establishment of second family units in
detached single family homes. The purpose of allowing
second family residential units on single family properties
in all single family residential and multiple family
residential zones is to provide the opportunity for the
development of small rental housing units designed to meet
the special housing needs of individuals and families, .
particularly those of low and moderate income. Furthermore,
it is the purpose of this section to allow the more
efficient use- of the City ' s existing stock of dwellings, to
provide economic support for resident families of limited
. :'income, to provide rental housing units for persons who are
" . '.="elderly .or disabled, and to protect property values and the
single family character of a neighborhood by ensuring that
second family residential units are installed under such ,
additional:,,conditions as may.:be .appropriate .. to further .the
purposes of this ordinance :Irr .:addition this article
--implements --th e provisions of :: SB 1534 .(Ch.1440 ,Stats 1982) .
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C."Section `65852 .1 'and 65852 2 . r
10-2 3802 : ; ::DP � ni'tion
`A second family residential unit is a separate complete
housekeeping unit with kitchen, sleeping and full bathroom
facilities which is a part of or an extension to a detached
- single family unit.
10-2 .3803 . Location.
Notwithstanding any other provisions of the Walnut
Creek Municipal Code, second family residential units shall
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be allowed in existing single family dwellings in Single
Family Residential Districts (R) single family residential
areas zoned Planned Development (P-D) , Hillside Planned
Development Districts (H-P-D) , Duplex Residential District
(D-3 ) and Multiple Family Residential Districts (M, M-H, M-
L) after the necessary approval is obtained under this
article.
10-2 .3804 . Property Development Standards .
The following property development standards shall
apply to all land and structures in the zones which permit
second family residential units.
a . Zoning Requirements. All yards, building height,
distance between buildings, and lot coverage standards of
the zone in which the property proposed for conversion is
located shall apply. In P-D and H-P-D zones where no stan-
dards are specified, the Zoning Administrator shall have the
authority to establish reasonable standards for yards,
building height, distance between buildings and lot cover -
age
b. Size.. No second family residential unit may have
more ' th an one bedroom, nor contain a gross area in excess of
750 square feet. The gross floor area of any existing
single family dwelling which is enlarged for the purpose of
incorporating a second family residential unit shall not ex-
ceed 125% of. the gross floor area of the single family dwel-
ling before conversion.
c.' ..•-Design. .' The second family residential unit shall
be designed .so that the appearance of the building remains
that of a one-family residence. Any new entrances shall be** -.
located on:.the side or in the rear . of the building.` .:" _
d. : 'Off-Street Parking. The second family residential
unit must be provided with one more. off-street. parking space
9 than " requ or
ired foa s* ingle family .-dwell ' % A`.maximum of
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. two spaces may: be permitted in :.tandem if ;lot configurati on
~.precludes placement elsewhere on the property
~ e. Tenancy'o In single family areas `zone(] R, PD and
_..
:.HPD, no more' than -one dwelling unit _on..the parcel ;shall be
rented or :leased.
10-2 .3805 . Minor Use Permit. _
A minor use permit must be granted by the Zoning Ad-
ministrator in accordance with Section 10-2 .2223 of this
Code before a second family residential unit can become a
legal use. All hearings on second family residential units
shall be held in the evening. Second family residential
units constructed without a permit prior to adoption of ti-:is
section must obtain a minor use permit to be consider&d a
legal use . Notwithstanding other provisions of t1ne law,
units that receive a minor use permit under this article
shall be deemed apartments for the purpose of meeting the
requirements of the Subdivision Map Act.
In order to encourage the development of housing units
for disabled individuals and persons with limited mobility,
.the Zoning Administrator may make a finding that reasonable
deviation from the stated conditions is necessary to install
features that facilitate access and mobility for disabled
persons.
10-2 .3805 . I.im'�ations.�
This article applies both to parcels which -contain
principal structures which have been constructed as single
family structures prior to the time of application , for a
second family residential unit and to parcels on which a
second family structure is proposed 'at . the time of:; the
original construction. On any one parcel, .no more than one
second family residential unit shall be allowed. Accessory
buildings may not be converted to second family residential
units.
,Sect"icZn 2 .� If any section, subsection, subdivision, para-
graph,. sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance or any part
thereof is for any reason held to be unconstitutional , such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this ordinance - or any part thereof . The City Council hereby
declares that it would have passed each section, subsection,
_ subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or- phrase. thereof,
irrespective of the _fact that any one or -more _sections, sub-
sections, -'sub sentences, clauses or phrases
be declared unconstitutional. -.
.;:. �P tQn 3 This ordinance shall become effective thirty
(30) days after lts final passage and adoption
of Walnut
PASSED _AND ADOPTED the , City Council of the Caty
:.
Creek at a regular meeting thereof .held .on the lst3da of February,
. 1983 , by the following called .vote:
Ayes : Councilmembers : , hall , ,Murray, Lucas, _Hildebrand, Mayor
.Fovar
Noes : Councilmembers: None
Absent: Councilmembers : None
Mayor of the City of Walnut Creek
ATTEST:
":PUBLIC NOTICE 5i
.-ORDINANCE NO..1140,� :(};
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING.
ORDINANCE NO.•'442, `AS '"F. Initial applications shall be
AMENDED,-OF THE CITY OF limited to owners who have con-
LIVERMORE, BY AMENDING tinuously resided at the address
SECTIONS 5.20, SA.22, 6.27.20.51,' specified fora period of six
AND ADDING SECTIONS 21.30, months.,
21.31,21.32,21.44 and 31.31 G. Off-street parking shall be
: :;.y•.(Text Amendment) '. If provided as required by Section
'n: •:•:.;.«,Yt;•,?.:-.r.;�y.fir!'7 .21.44-A-4. .;::�:'� :.�:�_�,.F,;.:i':: .•.%:.:
Section T '
"SecHon 5.20 of .Or-_ i:' H.-An.inspection and report
dinance 442 of the City of•Liver- :shall be obtained by the applicant
more relating to secondary dwell-'. from the Building Official to de=
In9s,is hereby amended by the. termine compliance with the
addition of the following ";; ;, :.,,` State Housing Code for the prima-
1"b.5.Secondary dwelling units :ry unit, prior to'Planning"Com-
as regulated by Section.21:30." mission action.Application for In-
..4Section 2.Section SA.22 of OK. "spection and payment,of an in<
dinance 442 of the City of Liver-: spection fee ihall a submitted to
more relating to secondary dwell- the Building"Department.by the "
In 5 9s'here y amended,byahe, applicant ten days prior,:to,Plana
addition of the following:;; .,;, n ng Commission action' ,`:x:,
;','e:Secondary dwelling unitsas =Section 6.Section 21.44 A.-4:'
regulated by Section 21. 0.',..` S,K .Ordinance 442 of.the City.of Liver,
~tiSect)on 3. Section 6.27 of 'Or- more is hereby added to.read as
dinance 442 of the City of Liver-; follows:
more relating to secondary dwell- Secondary Dwelling-Units
'ings Is added to read as follows For secondary:residential.units
,��.."6.27 Secondary dwelling units "approved under Section 21:30,one as regulated by Section 21.30 (1) additional:parking"'
space':is
4 Section 4.,Section 20.51 of Or required.,Said-space'shall',be;In
Finance 442 of the City of,Liver-' addition to the two (2),,parking
more relating'to-secondary dwell spaces required for the principal
ings'.Is:hereby-amended_:as fol, dwelling and,shall not be located
lows..-a within any required street.set
s20.51 c)3.Use of a building for back area ,'4 5. :;ru+ t�i .
leeping'quarters or as a dwe ling '-?'Sedwn•7.Sectiohr31'..3 }:of
or housekeeping unit through pro- •Ordinance.442 of the City of,Liver
vislon-of kitchen or bathroom fa- more is,hereby.added to read�as -
cilities shall be prohibited,except follows:, r?'!;*:;r.;t lt#e 01 -
for; a:!secondary;dwelling :unit .y'c Dwelling Unit,Secondary:
pursuant to Section 21.30.' ,.'"F:: A'secondary idweiling;;unit',is a
Section;S.•Sections 21.30,21.31, separate,complete housekeeping
and 21.32 of Ordinance 442 of the unit°.with-'a'separate entrance,
City of Livermore relating to.sec- kitchen,-sleeping:area;.:and.full,
ondary:.dweiiings are hereby bathroom'•,facl'ities"whichri's"an' -
added to read as ollows:r'.'•±' .? :attached or detached eztension.to
"21.30 Secondary Dwelling an,existing single family struc-
Units.; * r;.y. ture
i, 21.31 Secondary Dwelling SectioriS:Aninitiatstudyofthe
Units/Purpose: s.� rr'fi•n" v > effect.of-the'use on the environ
•1N.To provide an opportunity for ment has been made w)th'the;re-
the'development of small rental suit that a determination has been
.units,-.to provide,relatively;:af= made that,fhere will be no signifi
fordable housing for low and mod scant effect;on:the•envlronmenI
era te:Income,J
- ndividuals"and and that the Negative Declaration
families, 4o provide economic - ;is approved and certified asbe(ng
support for resident families and ;complete,andi,accurate and, �e
.to provide .rental units,for the City Clerk 1s directedo file's `� §
elder)y or disabled knt7 s,. :;i Notice of Determination with the
?`21.32•Secondary•Dweiling �Plameda Count Clerk
Units/Requirements F-Y i.,.:. ;;Section 9.This Ordinance shall
fl
n addition,to those uses per,, be published`once In the.Tri-V61
mitted in the RS,.,RR,',and RL ley Herald,anewspa r_df enerl
:Districts'(including Planned.De- ai circulation In theiCi o
�r..f.�
ry 'velopments:developed"with'RS,' ;more;within[fifteen days`afterats� LW
c
`
RR :and RLstandards);one sec- doption and shall take etfect.and _<
- ondary dwelling unit per.loi may - - be in force thirty das fro and
be permitted,sublect,to approval aNer its'adoption ''. �f
of'a Conditional Use.Permit.and r�?he;_foregoing Ordinance,was!
1`
subject to the following require introduced and read.at,the:regu `
Iar:meeting of,the Cify Counc1I of
-:A.Secondary units Nh,Il be lim• =fhe City of Livermore held on the r -
;ited.to lots havin not more:than ;11 day;of-'July,,1983, and finally
_: _. ....
one existing dwelling unit on`he adopted at the.regular meeting o s }
v, = . said Council held on 66 25 day o lot." t
';B.;Secondary unls:.shallnot
Ju1Xi-.I 3,.by the following vote:
exceed 640 square feet nor contain
^;is YES*.COUNCILMEMBERS
more than one.bedroom.and one STEIN,"BROWN,.WIESKAMP,�
bathroom.: an in•, f,KAMENA;°MAYOR TURNERm
crease in floor area is Involved, INOES:NONE t ,
'the Increase shalt not exceed 10% 7 ABSENT:NONE .'r,'s2;"2tx1
of the floor space of the existing 7tcr• 4lfbi:'J
dwell In :c; rr l+�Y";; c'•'�! (,,.;City of L,TURNER,Mayor�"�
•,•'C. Detached secondary units 1 '-City of Livermore':�f.A tatXY
shall be. "'t*.,....n?' r ATTEST'-�`w+tv : ti Jz,
. 1.Limited to one story and fit- '/s/CAROLGREANY,Pty Clerkjr
teen feet in height.':•/.;`.�;?;* i APPROVED AS TO
.'. 2. Located to the.rear'oY_the .."'THOMAS R.,CUR RY..- i s
'existing dwelling.='--':x�';•1?rY'.;':' -Cis Y Y Attorne
'-;•3..A minimum of ten feet from • ?4. G ;k;�;�ve•��S ,t�;
the existing dwelling or'slde;or frt;Valley HeraId,,Le9at No..0951.
rear non-street property lines ! August-8, 1983
•' D.Total lot coverage shall not
exEeTherseco tndary unit shall be `� A>
so designed_as Jo. maintain the
appearance of;a single.family
home.The doorway to the secon-
y
dart'unit shall not be on the,front W_-�;,,��•�;,,�-a,i���,,�;�
.of the house.::+;,�
-The m assed by unanimous vote .
RE NO. 84-OS
APPROVING TENTATIVE MAP 5264 ON
PA 83-088 H & H DEVELOPMENT CO.
PA 83-092 DRAFT ORDINANCE
RELATING TO SECOND UNITS
Mr . DeLuca presented the Staff Report, addressing the issue of
consideration of the Draft Ordinance regarding Second Units
located within an R-1 District . He listed, and elaborated upon,
nine criteria which Staff felt necessary for control of second
units :
1) Lot
2 ) Limitation
3 ) Size
4 ) Location
5 ) Parking
6 ) Design
7 ) Coverage
8 ) Occupancy
Another criteria, not listed in the Staff Report, yet one which
Staff felt essential, was that a minimum-tdistance of ten feet be _
maintained between the second unit and the original structure, if
the second unit is to be detached.
It was Staff ' s recommendation that the Planning Commission adopt -
the resolution recommending that the City Council approve an
ordinance relating to Second Units in R-1 Districts .
Ms . Sarah Lester, 8595 Deervale Ave . , was on hand to encourage
approval of the resolution, as well as to ask questions relating
to a proposed project .
Mr . Arnold Durrer, a Murietta Court resident, questioned the
potential income-producing nature of the ordinance, and Mr . Tong
noted that by nature of the criteria listed above, the
residential character of the R-1 Districts would be protected.
After the close of the public hearing, Cm. Petty made the motion,
with Cm. Alexander ' s second, to approve the resolution
recommending approval of the Second Unit Ordinance, with the
addition of the ninth criteria, as suggested by- Staff . The
motion was passed unanimously .
RESOLUTION NO. 84-06
RECOMMENDING THAT PA 83-092, AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO
SECOND UNITS IN R-1 DISTRICTS, BE APPROVED
0 BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
None
OTHER BUSINESS
Cm. Petty asked for a status eport on the General Plan.
Mr. Tong responded that the firs draft was due within the next
few days .
Cm. Vonheeder questioned whether the bruary 23 , 1984 , date had
been finalized for the joint Planning C ission meeting, and Mr.
Tong stated that it had not yet been fina° ' zed.
Cm. Mack asked for the time and date of, the u coming LAFCO
meeting, and Mr . Tong indicated that the meetin would take place
at 7 : 30 p.m. , on January 18, at the City of Pleas nton City Hall .
Cm. Alexander suggested arranging a social gathering in San
Diego, at the Planning Commissioners Institute, for th new San
Ramon Planning Commissioners . Mr. Tong was asked to con ct the
San Ramon Planning Staff .
Cm. Tenery requested Staff to draft a memo to the City Council
requesting a City of Dublin after-hours, emergency, telephone
number .