REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
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Action on Adoption of Ordinance No. 1993 Amending Chapters 18.14, 18.16, 18.18, and 18.30 of Title 18 of "The Code of the City of Santa Clara, California" Related to Accessory Dwelling Units
Report
BACKGROUND
At the December 4, 2018 Council meeting, proposed Ordinance No. 1993 was passed for the purpose of publication. Pursuant to City Charter Sections 808 and 812, proposed Ordinance No. 1993 was published on December 12, 2018, and copies were posted in three public places.
DISCUSSION
In 2017, the City amended the Santa Clara City Code ("SCCC") to facilitate the development of accessory dwelling units in single-family zoning districts. The SCCC currently permits the construction of accessory units on lots in single-family zoning districts meeting certain minimum size requirements and development standards.
As required by state law, the proposed ordinance would also permit accessory dwelling units in all multi-family residential zoning districts on properties that contain or propose a single-family dwelling.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The potential environmental impacts were addressed in the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the General Plan Update, adopted November 16, 2010.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact to the City for processing the City initiated ordinance amendments other than administrative staff time and expense.
COORDINATION
This report has been coordinated with the Community Development Department.
PUBLIC CONTACT
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