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ORDINANCE NO. 03-22
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
APPROVING AMENDMENTS TO DUBLIN MUNICIPAL CODE TITLES 8 (ZONING) AND 9
(SUBDIVISIONS) TO IMPLEMENT SENATE BILL 9 EFFECTIVE CITYWIDE
PLPA-2021-00050
WHEREAS, the City occasionally initiates amendments to the Zoning Ordinance to clarify, add,
or amend certain provisions to ensure that the Zoning Ordinance remains current with federal and state
law, internally consistent, simple to understand and implement, and relevant to changes occurring in
the community; and
WHEREAS, on September 16, 2021, Governor Newson signed into law Senate Bill (SB) 9, which
among other things, added Government Code Sections 65852.21 and 66411.7 and amended
Government Code Section 66452.6, allowing additional housing units on properties within single-family
residential zoning districts; and
WHEREAS, SB 9 went into effect January 1, 2022, and preempts any conflicting City ordinance;
and
WHEREAS, SB 9 allows a local jurisdiction to adopt an ordinance that provides ministerial
approval of: 1) no more than two housing units on a lot within a single-family residential zoning district;
and 2) urban lot splits; and
WHEREAS, SB 9 allows a local jurisdiction to adopt objective design, development, and
subdivision standards for up to two housing units and urban lot splits; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the Dublin Municipal Code implement the
requirements of SB 9 and add local regulations that are within the scope of the State law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing on February 22, 2022,
during which all interested persons were heard, and adopted Resolution No. 22-03 recommending City
Council adoption of the proposed Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Titles 8 and 9; and
WHEREAS, a Staff Report was submitted to the Dublin City Council recommending approval of
the proposed Amendments to Dublin Municipal Code Titles 8 and 9; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed Zoning Ordinance
Amendments on March 15, 2022, at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard;
and
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 ordain as follows:
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Section 1. Consistency with Local Plans. Pursuant to Section 8.120.050.B of the Dublin
Municipal Code, the City Council hereby finds that the Zoning Ordinance Amendments are consistent
with the 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.
Specifically, amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are proposed to ensure consistency with State law
and implementation of SB 9.
Section 2. CEQA. 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. The City Council
hereby finds that the proposed amendments are statutorily exempt from the requirements of CEQA
pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with §21000) of the Public Resources Code.
Section 3. Amendments. Thirty days following the adoption of the Ordinance, the Dublin
Municipal Code is amended as follows:
Section 8.08.020 (Definitions (A-Z) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add
the following definitions in alphabetical order:
SB 9 Unit. The term SB 9 Unit shall mean a dwelling unit that is developed using the provisions in
Chapter 8.81, and the provisions identified in California Government Code Sections 65852.21 or
66411.7.
SB 9 Unit Development. The term SB 9 Unit Development shall mean a housing development as
defined in California Government Code Section 65852.21.
Section 8.12.050 (Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Land Uses) of Title 8 of the Dublin
Municipal Code is amended to add the following row to the existing Residential Use Type table:
RESIDENTIAL USE
TYPE A R-1 R-2 R-M C-O C-N C-1 C-2 M-P M-1 M-2
SB 9 Unit
Developments - ZC - - - - - - - - -
Section 8.20.030 (Permitted and Conditionally Permitted Land Uses, Regulations, and
Performance Standards) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add the following
subsection:
K. SB 9 Unit Developments. For SB 9 Unit Developments, see Chapter 8.81.
The remainder of Section 8.20.030 to be re-lettered accordingly.
Subsection A of Section 8.36.020 (Agricultural and Residential Development Regulations) of
Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to revise the tables as follows and to add additional
footnotes:
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STANDARD A R-1 R-2 R-M
LOT AREA
Interior lot 100 acres 4,000 sq. ft. (5) 8,000 sq. ft. 5,000 sq. ft.
Corner lot 100 acres 5,000 sq. ft. (5) 9,000 sq. ft. 6,000 sq. ft.
LOT SQUARE
FOOTAGE PER DU
NA 4,000 sq. ft. and
larger as
consistent with
General Plan (5)
4,000 sq. ft. and
larger as
consistent with
General Plan
750 sq. ft. and larger
as consistent with
General Plan
LOT WIDTH &
FRONTAGE
Interior lot 300 feet 50 feet (5) 80 feet 50 feet
Corner lot 300 feet 60 feet (5) 90 feet 60 feet
LOT DEPTH NA 100 feet (5) 100 feet 100 feet
RESIDENTIAL USE
(maximum per lot)
1 du (4) 1 du (4)(5) 2 du (4) 1 du per full 750 sq. ft.
(and larger as
consistent with
General Plan) (4)
SETBACKS
Front 50 feet 20 ft. avg. 18 ft
minimum to
garage (1)
20 ft. avg. 18 ft.
minimum
20 ft.
Side 30 feet (2)(5) 10 feet 10 feet (3)
Street Side 50 feet 10 feet 10 feet 10 feet
Rear 50 feet 20 feet (5) 20 feet 30 feet
(1) Living spaces may encroach to 15 ft. from Front Lot Line with Site Development Review on lots
up to 6,000 square feet in size.
(2) Side Yard setbacks in the R-1 zoning district shall be a minimum of 5 feet plus one foot for each
full 10 feet by which lot width exceeds minimum lot width up to a maximum of 10 feet.
(3) Buildings with 4 or more residences in the R-M zoning district shall have a 15 foot Side Yard on
one side.
(4) See Chapter 8.80, Accessory Dwelling Unit Regulations, regarding the allowable number of
ADUs.
(5) See Chapter 8.81, SB 9 Unit Developments, regarding the standards for qualified SB 9 Unit
Developments.
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STANDARD A R-1 R-2 R-M
DISTANCE BETWEEN
RESIDENCES
100 feet 10 feet (4) 20 feet 20 feet
MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE NA 40% 1 story,
35% 2 stories
(4)
40% 1 story,
35% 2 stories
40% 1 story, 35%
2 stories
COMMON USEABLE
OUTDOOR SPACE
NA NA NA 30% of net site
area
ACCESSORY STORAGE -
MULTIFAMILY (1)
NA NA 200 cubic feet
minimum per unit
200 cubic feet
minimum per unit
HEIGHT LIMITS (2) (2) (2) (3)
(1) Multifamily accessory storage shall be provided for each unit in a multifamily project that has a
private, enclosed garage attached or assigned to the unit. In addition to the R-2 and R-M Zoning
Districts, multifamily accessory storage shall also be provided in comparable PD (Planned
Development) Zoning Districts and the Downtown Dublin Zoning District. See also
Chapter 8.08 (Definitions).
(2) West of Dougherty Road 25 feet and 2 stories; may be increased to 35 feet and 2 stories
pursuant to a Site Development Review approval by the Zoning Administrator. East of Dougherty
Road; 35 feet and 2 stories.
(3) 35 feet if 4 or fewer du.; 45 feet if 5 or more du.; 75 feet if 5 or more du. and lot coverage does
not exceed 35%.
(4) See Chapter 8.81, SB 9 Unit Developments, regarding the standards for qualified SB 9 Unit
Developments.
Subsection B (Residential Use Types) of Section 8.76.080 (Parking Requirements by Use Type)
of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add the following use type and number of parking
spaces required to the existing table as follows, with residential use types listed alphabetically:
RESIDENTIAL USE TYPES NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES REQUIRED
SB 9 Unit Developments See Section 8.81.060 relating to SB 9 Unit parking.
Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add Chapter 8.81 (SB 9 Unit Developments)
as follows:
8.81.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Chapter is to implement Government Code Section 65852.21 by:
A. Establishing objective standards for qualified SB 9 Unit Developments;
B. Regulating the development of new residential housing units in a manner that is compatible with
existing single-family residential uses; and
C. Ensuring sound standards of public health and safety.
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8.81.020 Definitions.
For the purposes of this Chapter, the following definitions apply:
A. Primary Dwelling Unit. The term Primary Dwelling Unit shall mean an existing single-family
residence on a parcel constructed prior to the approval of an SB 9 Unit.
B. Sufficient for Separate Conveyance. The term Sufficient for Separate Conveyance shall mean
that an SB 9 Unit Development is constructed in a manner adequate to allow for the transfer of
title, ownership, rights, and interests in the property, from one entity to another.
8.81.030 Applicability.
The provisions of this Chapter are applicable to SB 9 Unit Developments on lots within the R-1 (Single-
Family Residential) zoning district or any Planned Development District where Single-Family
Residential uses are allowed. This Chapter shall not apply in the following situations:
A. Projects located on lots that are included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined
in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city
or county landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance.
B. Projects located on any site described in Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(B)-(K), as
may be amended.
C. Projects involving the demolition or alteration of any of the following:
1. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to
levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.
2. Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid
exercise of its police power.
3. Housing that has been occupied by a rental tenant at any time within the last three years.
D. Projects located on lots which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s
rights under Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the
California Government Code to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within the last 15
years.
E. Projects involving the demolition of more than 25 percent of the existing exterior structural walls,
unless the site has not been occupied by a rental tenant within any time in the last three years.
8.81.040 Maximum Number of Units.
A. Urban Lot Split. For SB 9 Units on parcels where an Urban Lot Split is proposed or approved,
under the provisions specified in Chapter 9.54 and Government Code Section 66411.17, the
following shall apply:
1. Vacant Lot. A maximum of two SB 9 Units on a vacant lot created by an Urban Lot Split.
No Accessory Dwelling Unit or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be permitted.
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2. Developed Lot. If there is an existing Primary Dwelling Unit on a lot created by an Urban
Lot Split, a maximum of one of the following units may be added to that lot: an SB 9 Unit,
an Accessory Dwelling Unit, or a Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit. An Accessory Dwelling
Unit or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter
8.80, except that no Accessory Dwelling Unit or Junior Accessory Dwelling Unit shall be
permitted with the development of a SB 9 Unit on the same lot. No more than two units
of any kind may be constructed or maintained on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split. If
there are two existing units of any kind on a lot created by an Urban Lot Split, no additional
units of any kind shall be permitted on that lot.
B. All Other Lots. For parcels where an Urban Lot Split is not proposed or approved, the following
shall apply:
1. Vacant Lot. A maximum of two SB 9 Units are allowed per lot.
2. Developed Lot. If there is an existing Primary Dwelling Unit on a lot, a maximum of one
SB 9 Unit is allowed per lot.
3. Accessory Dwelling Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units. Accessory Dwelling
Units and Junior Accessory Dwelling Units shall be permitted in accordance with Chapter
8.80, provided that there are no more than four units in total.
8.81.050 Intent to Occupy.
The applicant for a SB 9 Unit shall sign an affidavit, on a form approved by the City, stating that the
applicant intends to occupy the Primary Dwelling Unit or an SB 9 Unit as their principal residence for a
minimum of three years from the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the SB 9 Unit.
8.81.060 Standards.
A. General.
1. By Right Provision. The objective standards set forth in this section shall not physically
preclude a maximum of two units, comprising any combination of SB 9 Units and Primary
Dwelling Unit, per parcel and shall not physically preclude each of those units from being
at least 800 square feet in area. If the objective standards would physically preclude two
800 square foot units, the City will provide relief from one or more of the objective
standards set forth in this section to accommodate two 800 square foot units. The City
shall determine the extent of relief necessary.
2. Zoning. Except as modified by this Chapter, SB 9 Units shall comply with all objective
standards of the Dublin Municipal Code including the requirements for the applicable
zoning district where the property is located, provided that such regulations do not conflict
with standards set forth by Government Code Sections 65852.21.
B. Balconies/Decks. Balconies and decks shall not be located on an elevation directly facing a
side lot line. Allowed balconies shall be located a minimum of 10 feet the rear property lines.
Rooftop terraces/rooftop decks are not permitted.
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C. Building Facades and Materials.
1. Street-Facing Elevations.
a. Shall provide volumetric elements with a minimum projection of two feet
beyond the plane of the façade with use of window bays, building recesses,
or porches with columns.
b. Shall be designed with a minimum four-foot landscaping zone adjacent to
their foundation or porch face.
2. A minimum of three exterior building colors shall be used on the front facades.
3. Attached units shall provide a minimum two-foot offset at the shared wall.
4. Transitions for both material and color shall be located at interior corners
5. Facades that use stucco as the primary material shall be combined with a secondary wall
material.
6. T-111 and similar plywood siding, corrugated and standing seam metal, vinyl and plastic
siding, and foam and stucco trim façade materials shall be prohibited.
7. Fire-resistant alternatives such as, fiber cement siding, are permitted as a substitution for
traditional materials such as wood shake, horizontal siding, or board and batten paneling.
D. Building Height.
1. Within Setbacks. The maximum height of an SB 9 Unit, or any portion thereof, located
within the setbacks established for the zoning district where the lot is located shall not
exceed 16 feet.
2. Outside of Setbacks. The maximum height of an SB 9 Unit located outside of the
setbacks established for the zoning district where the lot is located shall conform to the
height requirements of the zoning district.
E. Building Separation.
1. Single-Story Structures. A minimum separation of 15 feet shall be provided between
the upper story and a single-story structure on an adjacent property.
2. Multi-Story Structures. A minimum separation of 20 feet shall be provided between the
upper story and a multi-story structure on an adjacent property.
F. Building Setbacks.
1. Existing Structures. No setback shall be required for an existing legal structure or a
structure constructed in the same location and to the same dimensions as an existing
legal structure.
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2. Front Yard. The minimum front yard setback shall conform to the requirements of the
zoning district where the lot is located.
3. Street Side Yard. The minimum street side yard setback shall be 10 feet.
4. Interior Side and Rear Yard. The minimum interior side and rear yard setback shall be
four feet.
G. Fenestration. Windows and glazing areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tinted windows and colored glazing are prohibited.
2. Plastic glazing shall be prohibited for windows and skylights.
3. Functional and decorative shutters shall maintain the same dimensions as the associated
glazing. Functional and decorative shutters shall be half the width of the associated
window glazing (for paired shutters), or matching width for a single shutter.
4. Window materials, color, and style shall be consistent on all elevations.
5. Window trim, sills, and shutters shall be differentiated with accent materials or colors that
vary from the adjacent building wall surfaces.
6. Windows shall be recessed at least two inches from surrounding exterior wall to the
window glass surface or windows shall provide built-up sills and trim, at a minimum one-
half inch thick, to create surface relief and texture.
7. Simulated mullions shall be allowed only when mullions are located on both the inside
and outside faces of the glazing.
H. Floor Area. The floor area of the upper stories shall be limited to 40 percent of the floor area of
the first floor.
I. Garages.
1. Front or side-entry attached garages are permitted and shall meet the dimensional
requirements specified in Chapter 8.76.
2. An attached, front-entry garage shall be set back at least four feet behind the front plane
of the structure to which it is attached.
3. Garage doors located in stucco walls shall be recessed a minimum of three inches from
the surrounding building wall.
4. Garage doors located in masonry, wood clad, or similar siding, shall provide surrounding
trim with a minimum width of three inches.
J. Impervious Area. Front and side yard setbacks shall be limited to a total of 40 percent
impervious coverage.
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K. Lighting. The following information for proposed exterior lighting fixtures shall be provided:
1. Manufacturer cut sheets with Backlight/Uplight/Glare (B.U.G.) rating.
2. Lighting locations indicated on building and/or site plans.
3. Mounting heights.
4. Exterior light fixtures shall be shielded from view off the site.
L. Lot Coverage. The Lot Coverage for any combination of SB 9 Units and Primary Dwelling Unit
shall be cumulatively limited to the maximum lot coverage allowed by the residential zoning
district where the lot is located, except as required to meet the By Right Provisions of this
Chapter.
M. Mechanical Equipment. Mechanical and utility equipment shall be concealed from view from
the public right-of-way. With the objective of fully screening the equipment, ground-mounted
equipment shall be screened by a combination of walls or fencing and landscaped plant material
up to a maximum height of four feet.
N. Parking. Parking shall conform to the Off-Street Parking and Loading Regulations (Chapter
8.76) except as modified by this Chapter.
1. A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided per unit, except if the parcel
is located within:
a. One-half mile walking distance of either a high-quality transit corridor, as
defined in Public Resources Code Section 21155 or a major transit stop, as
defined in the Public Resource Code Section 21064.3. The transit frequency
shall be based on the schedule posted by the transit agency when the City
issues the first “completeness” letter for the respective application for a SB
9 Unit Development; or
b. One block of a car share vehicle.
2. Parking spaces shall not be located within the minimum side and rear yard setbacks.
Parking spaces within an enclosed structure are encouraged.
O. Refuse Containers. Refuse containers or areas shall not be located within private driveways or
be visible from the public right-of-way.
P. Rental Restrictions. Rental of any SB 9 Units or Primary Dwelling Unit shall not be less than
for 30 consecutive days. Prior to the construction of an SB 9 Unit, a deed restriction, in a form
approved by the City Attorney, shall be recorded setting forth setting for this limitation, and that
the deed restriction may be enforced against future purchasers.
Q. Roof.
1. Roofs that result from alteration or addition to an existing main structure shall match the
existing slope, form, and materials of the main structure.
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2. Roof material and color shall be consistent throughout the entirety of the roof within each
new or modified building. Except where its use is documented on existing adjacent
structures, non-dimensional three-tab asphalt shingles, wood shake roofing, and
corrugated metal, metal roll and standing seam, and plastic roofing materials shall be
prohibited.
3. Fire-resistant alternatives such as, cement S-tile roofing, is permitted as a substitution for
traditional materials such as clay tile.
4. New structures shall provide a roof that has a minimum slope of 3:12. A sloped roof shall
be defined as a gable, hip, cross gable roof, or any combination thereof. Mansard roofs
shall be prohibited.
5. A minimum of 25 percent of the roof area shall be articulated with any combination of hip,
gable, or shed dormers.
6. Roofs shall have a minimum overhang of 12 inches.
7. The roof styles and materials of detached garages and carports shall match the materials
and detailing of main and accessory structures.
R. Separate Connections.
1. All attached or detached SB 9 Units shall have separate utility connections and meters.
2. Any attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Unit that becomes reclassified to a Primary
Dwelling Unit as a result of an SB 9 Unit Development shall have separate utility
connections and meters.
S. Separate Conveyance. SB 9 Units shall be designed for separate conveyance, as defined in
this Chapter, in accordance with applicable building and fire code requirements.
T. Stairs. Notwithstanding provisions in Chapter 8.36, stairs leading to an upper story shall be fully
enclosed within the interior of a unit. A staircase on the exterior of a unit shall not be permitted.
U. Street Frontage.
1. Interior Lots. The front-entry of at least one unit shall be oriented to the street.
2. Corner Lots. The front-entry of each unit shall be oriented to face a street, and the front-
entry of each unit shall not face the same street.
3. Connectivity. Street-facing entries shall be clearly identifiable and connected to the
street by a pedestrian path with a minimum width of five feet.
4. Porch/Stoop. Street-facing entries shall provide either a porch or stoop that is a minimum
of seven feet wide and five feet deep. Unroofed porches or stoops, with three open sides
and not greater than six feet above the ground level, may not project more than three feet
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in the front yard setback and may not project more than two feet into the side yard
setback.
8.81.070 Permitting Procedure.
In addition to the standard submittal requirements for a Building Permit, a SB 9 Unit Development shall
comply with this Chapter and shall be subject to a ministerial Zoning Clearance to be reviewed and
approved by the Community Development Director, without public hearings or discretionary review, in
accordance with Chapter 8.116.
8.81.080 Action.
A. In any case, and notwithstanding the requirements of this Title, an application for an SB 9 Unit
Development shall be ministerially reviewed and approved in accordance with this Chapter, and
shall not be subject to any hearings or discretionary review.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A above, an application for an SB 9 Unit Development may be
denied if the Chief Building Official, upon making written findings to the Community Development
Director based on the preponderance of the evidence, finds the project would have a specific,
adverse impact, as defined and determined in paragraph (2) of subdivision (d) of Section
65589.5, upon public health and safety or the physical environment and for which there is no
feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the specific, adverse impact.
Section 8.104.020 (Exemptions from Site Development Review) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal
Code is amended to add the following subsection:
K. SB 9 Unit Developments. Projects that are eligible for ministerial approval pursuant to the
provisions of Chapter 8.81, SB 9 Unit Developments.
Section 8.116.020 (Applications Requiring a Zoning Clearance) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal
Code is amended to add the following subsection:
K. SB 9 Unit Developments. Projects that are requesting approval of an SB 9 Unit Development
that meet the standards specified in Chapter 8.81.
Section 8.116.030 (Application) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add the
following subsection:
K. SB 9 Unit Developments. If the Zoning Clearance is for an SB 9 Unit Development, the
Applicant shall submit a “Zoning Clearance for SB 9 Unit Development” application form
provided by the Community Development Department with such information requested on said
form.
Section 8.116.040 (Approval) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add the
following subsection:
K. SB 9 Unit Developments. SB 9 Unit Developments shall be reviewed for consistency with
Chapter 8.81, Government Code Sections 65852.21, and all other applicable objective
standards in the Dublin Municipal Code. The Zoning Clearance approval for an SB 9 Unit
Development shall be a completed “Zoning Clearance for SB 9 Unit Development” application
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form and any pertinent attachments as required on the form with the date and signature of the
Community Development Director or his/her designee.
Section 8.116.050 (Expiration of Zoning Clearance) of Title 8 of the Dublin Municipal Code is
amended to add the following subsection:
K. SB 9 Unit Developments. A Zoning Clearance issued in conjunction with a Building Permit for
an SB 9 Unit Development shall expire when the Building Permit expires. If a Building Permit
Application for an SB 9 Unit Development is not filed within a year of the Zoning Clearance
approval, the Zoning Clearance shall become null and void.
Section 9.04.090 (Definitions) of Title 9 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add the
following definitions in alphabetical order:
“Flag Lot” means a lot as defined in Chapter 8.08.
“Primary Dwelling Unit” means a unit as defined in Chapter 8.81.
“SB 9 Unit” means a unit as defined in Chapter 8.81.
“Unit” means an Accessory Dwelling Unit, a Junior Accessory Dwelling unit, a Primary dwelling Unit, or
an SB 9 Unit.
“Urban Lot Split” means a subdivision of an existing single-family residential zoned parcel into two
parcels using the provisions in Chapter 9.54 and the provisions identified in California Government
Code Section 66411.7.
Chapter 9.08 (Tentative Tract and Tentative Parcel Maps) of Title 9 of the Dublin Municipal Code
is amended to add the following Section:
9.08.015 Exemptions.
A tentative map is not required for an Urban Lot Split proposed under the provisions of Government
Code Section 66411.7.
Title 9 of the Dublin Municipal Code is amended to add Chapter 9.54 (Urban Lot Splits) as
follows:
9.54.010 Authority and purpose.
The purpose of this chapter is to implement Government Code Section 66411.7 by:
A. Establishing objective standards and regulations to govern the review and approval of Urban
Lot Splits, which are qualified Senate Bill 9 properties in single-family residential zones;
B. Establishing a ministerial process to approve an Urban Lot Split in accordance with Government
Code Section 66411.7;
C. Promoting the development of small ownership or rental housing units designed to meet the
housing needs of individuals and families, particularly those of low and moderate incomes; and
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D. Ensuring sound standards of public health and safety.
9.54.020 Applicability.
The provisions of this Chapter shall apply within the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district or
any Planned Development District where Single-Family Residential uses are allowed. This Chapter
shall not apply in the following situations:
A. Projects located on lots that are included on the State Historic Resources Inventory, as defined
in Public Resources Code Section 5020.1, or within a site that is designated or listed as a city
or county landmark or historic property or district pursuant to a city or county ordinance.
B. Projects located on any site described in Government Code Section 65913.4(a)(6)(B)-(K), as
may be amended.
C. Projects involving the demolition or alteration of any of the following:
1. Housing that is subject to a recorded covenant, ordinance, or law that restricts rents to
levels affordable to persons and families of moderate, low, or very low income.
2. Housing that is subject to any form of rent or price control through a public entity’s valid
exercise of its police power.
3. Housing that has been occupied by a rental tenant at any time within the last three years.
D. Projects located on lots which an owner of residential real property has exercised the owner’s
rights under Chapter 12.75 (commencing with Section 7060) of Division 7 of Title 1 of the
California Government Code to withdraw accommodations from rent or lease within the last 15
years.
E. Any parcel previously subdivided through prior exercise of an Urban Lot Split as provided for
under this Chapter.
F. Any parcel proposing to be subdivided that is adjacent to another parcel where either the owner
of the parcel proposing to be subdivided or any person acting in concert with said owner has
previously subdivided that adjacent parcel using the provisions in this Chapter. For the purposes
of this section, “any person acting in concert” with the owners includes, but is not limited to, an
individual or entity operating on behalf of, acting jointly with, or in partnership or another form of
cooperative relationship with, the property owner.
9.54.030 Application.
A parcel map application shall be required for all proposed Urban Lot Splits.
9.54.040 Form.
The form of the parcel map associated with an Urban Lot Split shall conform to the requirements of the
Subdivision Map Act and Chapter 9.24 of this Title.
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9.54.050 Filing and processing.
A. The parcel map shall be filed with the City Engineer for his or her examination for conformance
to this Title 9 and the Subdivision Map Act.
B. Notwithstanding any other requirement under this Title 9, the City shall ministerially review and
approve applications for an Urban Lot Split, without public hearings or discretionary review,
subject only to the requirements of this Chapter.
9.54.060 Standards.
A. An Urban Lot Split shall result in no more than two parcels.
B. Parcels shall not be smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of the original parcel.
C. Each parcel shall have a minimum net area of 1,200 square feet.
D. The side property line of all lots, so far as possible, shall be at right angles to the street which
the lot faces, or approximately radial to the center of curvature, if such street is curved. Side
property lines of lots shall be approximately radial to the center of curvature of a cul-de-sac on
which the lot faces.
E. Parcels shall have a minimum width of 30 feet.
F. Parcels shall have a minimum depth of 40 feet.
G. Flag Lots.
1. A flag lot shall be allowed with an Urban Lot Split in a situation where a conventional lot
would not allow for a second lot of at least 1,200 square feet.
2. The portion of the flag lot constituting the access corridor shall be excluded when
determining compliance with minimum lot size requirement of this Chapter, from the site
area, lot coverage, lot width, and lot depth as defined in Chapter 8.08.
3. The maximum width of the access corridor of the flag lot shall be 20 feet, except where
greater width is required for fire department access.
4. Any fence constructed between the access corridor of a flag lot and the adjacent parcel
shall not exceed 48 inches within the front yard of the adjacent property.
H. Each parcel shall provide for direct vehicular access to and have a minimum frontage of 30 feet
on the public right-of-way, except for flag lots, where the frontage shall be the width needed to
meet access standards as specified in this Chapter.
I. Public utility, service and/or access easements shall be provided within the subdivision where
required for public utility purposes, in accordance with Title 9.
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J. Notwithstanding the requirements of this Chapter or the Zoning Ordinance, dedications of rights-
of-way or the construction of offsite improvements for the parcels being created shall not be
required.
K. Improvements Required. The following improvements shall be required of all Urban Lot Splits.
The design and layout of such improvements shall conform to the generally acceptable
engineering standards and to such objective standards as approved by the City Engineer that
are in effect at the time of the parcel map application submittal.
1. Sanitary Sewers. Each unit or lot within the Urban Lot Split shall be served by a
community sewer collection system as required, unless an individual system is permitted.
2. Water Supply. Each unit or lot within the Urban Lot Split shall be served by an approved
domestic water system.
3. Utilities. Each unit or lot within the Urban Lot Split shall be served by gas (if required),
electric, telephone, and cable television facilities. All new utilities within the Urban Lot
Split shall be placed underground except those facilities exempted by the Public Utilities
Commission Regulations and as otherwise provided in this Title.
4. Storm Drainage. Storm water runoff from the Urban Lot Split shall be collected and
conveyed by an approved storm drain system consistent with City standards.
L. Prior to the recordation of the parcel map, the applicant shall sign an affidavit, on a form
approved by the City, stating that the applicant intends to occupy the Primary Dwelling Unit or
an SB 9 Unit as their principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the
approval of the subdivision. This requirement shall not apply if the applicant is a community land
trust or a qualified nonprofit corporation as provided in Sections 402.1 and 214.15 of the
California Revenue and Taxation Code.
M. The parcel map created pursuant to an Urban Lot Split shall contain a note on the map, and
respective deed restrictions shall be recorded with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office,
indicating that parcels resulting from the Urban Lot Split were created using the provision of this
Chapter and Government Code Section 66411.7, and that no further subdivision of the parcels
is permitted.
N. The proposed Urban Lot Split shall comply with all other applicable objective requirements of
the Subdivision Ordinance and the Subdivision Map Act (Government Code Section 66410 et
seq.) except as otherwise provided for in this Chapter. In the event of a conflict between the
requirements of this Chapter and the requirements contained elsewhere in this Municipal Code,
the provisions of this Chapter shall apply to the review and approval of Urban Lot Splits created
hereunder.
9.54.070 Action.
Final action of a parcel map for an Urban Lot Split shall be in accordance with Chapter 9.24.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be enforced thirty (30) days
following its final adoption.
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Section 5. Posting. 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 36933 of the
Government Code of the State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of April 2022, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Hu, Josey, Kumagai, McCorriston, and Mayor Hernandez
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk