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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem KSEA(... AGENDA STAFF REPORTI ti4 IFORN p DATE: January 9, 2017 TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council FROM: Jim Basham, Community Development Director SUBJECT: APPROVAL AND ISSUANCE OF A REPORT ON STEPS TAKEN BY THE CITY SINCE THE ADOPTION OF INTERIM URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1662 AMENDING REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE CITY TO COMPLY WITH NEW STATE LEGISLATION (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 16 -2) SUMMARY OF REQUEST: That the City Council adopt and issue the Report, attached hereto as Exhibit A, effective January 16, 2017, pursuant to Government Code section 65858(d), with regard to measures taken to evaluate the conditions which led the City to adopt Urgency Ordinance No. 1662, amending regulations applicable to accessory dwelling units in residential zones in the City to comply with new state legislation, for a 45 -day period pending further review of the impacts of the new legislation on the City. BACKGROUND: On December 12, 2016, the City Council adopted Urgency O dinance No. 1662, a 45- day interim ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish temporary zoning regulations applicable to accessory dwelling units in residential zones, to comply with new legislation including Assembly Bill 2299 (AB 2299) and Senate Bill (SB 1069). A copy of Urgency Ordinance No. 1662 is enclosed with this staff report as Attachment B. As previously outlined in the December 12, 2016 staff report, this new state legislation was written with the intent to increase the housing supply in California by facilitating the creation of new second dwelling units, by further limiting the ability of local jurisdictions to regulate second dwelling units (now described as "accessory dwelling units" or "ADUs "). Under AB 2299 and SB 1069, cities were required to adopt an ordinance that complies with the new restrictions by January 1, 2017, or would be required to approve all accessory dwelling units that meet certain very minimal state' criteria. ANALYSIS: Urgency Ordinance No. 1662 includes interim regulations (intended to update the existing zoning provisions to ensure consistency with the limitations that have been Agenda Item K imposed on cities by the new legislation. Absent any additional action, Urgency Ordinance No. 1662 will expire after 45 days, or on January 26, 2017. A duly noticed public hearing will be held on January 23, 2017 before the CitylCouncil for consideration of an extension of the urgency ordinance for an additional 10 months and 15 days (through and including December 11, 2017). Government Code Section 65858(d) states "Ten days prior Ito the expiration of that interim ordinance or any extension, the legislative body shall issue a written report describing the measures taken to alleviate the condition which filed to the adoption of the ordinance." This "ten -day" report must be issued on January 116, 2017. Issuance of the "ten -day' report does not act to extend the moratorium. It does, however, allow the City Council to consider an extension to the moratorium at its January 23, 2017 meeting. The attached report describes the measures taken to evaluate the conditions which led to the adoption of the interim ordinance. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT: There is no environmental impact related to this item. Pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA "), the Planning Department has determined that the proposed ten -day report is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA on several grounds. Approval of this report is categorically exempt from CEQA under Section 15308 of the State CEQA Guidelines, because this report is part of a regulatory action taken by the City in accordance with California Government Code Section 65858 to assure maintenance and protection of the environment pending further review of the potential impacts of AB 2299 and SB 1069 on accessory dwelling units in the City. In addition, this ten -day report is not a "project' within the meaning of Section 15378 of the State CEQA Guidelines, because it has no potential to result in a direct physical change in the environment, and it has no potential to result in any reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This report does not impose any limitations on development in the City but is being issued in connection with a pending moratorium that has temporarily adopted regulations consistent with the requirements of the new state legislation. Finally, this report is exempt from CEQA review pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines. This report is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects that have the potential to cause a significant effect on the environment. Because this report merely provides an update on the actions taken by staff under the moratorium to evaluate the impacts of the new legislation on 'the City's land uses and zoning, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that this ten -day report will have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore! this report is not subject to CEQA. Page 2 LEGAL ANALYSIS: The City Attorney has reviewed the attached ten -day report and has approved as to form. FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact associated with this item. RECOMMENDATION: That the City Council adopt and issue the Report, attached hereto as Exhibit A, effective January 16, 2017, pursuant to Government Code section 65858(d), with regard to Lftency Ordinance 1662, amending regulations for accessory dwelling units in esi ential zones in the City to comply with new state legislation. D im Basham irector of Community Development, Interim Director of Public Works NOTED AND APPROVED: * NMI- . P,,lll. �( Attachments: A. Ten -Day Report regarding Urgency Ordinance No. 1662 B. Urgency Ordinance No. 1662 Page 3 Attachment "A99 REPORT ON THE MEASURES TAKEN TO ALLEVIATE THE CONDITIONS WHICH LED THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH TO ENACT URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1662 WHICH AMENDED REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES IN THE CITY FOR A 45 -DAY PERIOD TO COMPLY WITH NEW STATE LEGISLATION (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT NO. 16 -2) j ISSUED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH JANUARY 16, 2017 PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65858(d) Background On December 12, 2016, the City Council adopted Urgency Ordinance No. 1662, a 45- day interim ordinance amending the Municipal Code to establish temporary zoning provisions regulating accessory dwelling units in residential zones in the City to comply with new legislation adopted by the State of California, Assembly Bill 2299 (AB 2299) and Senate Bill 1069 (SB 1069). These bills amended Government Code Section 65852.2 to further restrict the ability of cities to regulate second units (now referred to as .,accessory dwelling units ", or "ADUs "), effective January 1, 2017. Cities must adopt an ordinance that complies with the new restrictions by January 1, 2017, or be required to approve all accessory dwelling units that meet very minimal state criteria set forth in the new legislation. Absent any additional action, Urgency Ordinance No. 1662 will expire after 45 days, or on January 26, 2017. However, staff anticipates additional time will be necessary to complete its research and evaluation of the impacts of AB 2299 and SB 1069 on the City's zoning and land uses. Consequently, a duly noticed public hearing will be held on January 23, 2017, before the City Council for consideration of an extension of the interim ordinance for an additional ten (10) months and fifteen' (15) days (through and including December 11, 2017). i DaV Interim Ordinance and Its Extension: During the initial 45 days of the interim ordinance, Staff has begun a review of the new legislation, its impact on the City's zoning provisions and the experience of other cities with ADUs. Since enactment of the interim ordinance, the California Department of Housing and Community Development ( "HCD ") issued a technical assistance memorandum and conducted a webinar regarding implementation of the new legislation. HCD does not have approval authority over ADU ordinances, but all local agencies are required to submit any new or amended ordinances to HCD, and HCDl provides the only state guidelines currently available to cities to assist in the development and evaluation of ADU ordinances. The HCD memo provides some into i mation concerning the ATTACHMENT A requirements of AB 2299 and SIB 1069. The current interim ordinance allows a maximum attached ADU size of the lesser of 50% of the main residential structure or 1,200 square feet and a maximum detached ADU of 1,200 square feet. The HCD technical assistance memo indicates that local governments may establish maximum unit sizes, and may choose a maximum unit size less than 1,200 square feet as long as the size requirement is not burdensome on the creation of ADUs. The memo indicates that typical maximum unit sizes range from 800 to 1,200 square feet. HCD also states that local governments may establish minimum unit sizes, so long as they at least allow for an efficiency unit (as defined in Health & Safety Code Section 17958.1). The HCD memo also notes that ADUs can be avoided or allowed through an ancillary and separate discretionary process in areas with health and safety risks such as high fire hazard areas, but emphasizes that standards and allowable areas must not be designed or applied in a manner that burdens the development of ADUs and should maximize the potential for, ADU development, and that designating areas where ADUs are allowed should be approached primarily on health and safety issues including water, sewer, traffic flow Iand public safety. Any development standards should be evaluated in light of Government Code Section 65852.150, which establishes ADUs as an essential component of the state's housing supply. Government Code Section 65852.2, as amended, states that local governments cannot require off - street parking if certain conditions are met, including if an ADU is within half a mile of public transit. According to HCD, public transit includes a bus stop, train station, and paratransit, if appropriate for the applicant. Where off - street parking may be required, it must be permitted as covered or uncovered tandem parking on an existing driveway unless specific findings are made. HCD also acknowledges that local agencies may require that an applicant be an owner occupant, and recommends recordation of a deed restriction. l i Staff requires additional time to review State - issued guidance and study the potential land use, public services, public safety, parking, traffic andl infrastructure effects of allowing ADUs to be built on lots in the various areas of the City. The Planning Commission and City Council also require a reasonable period of time to evaluate and establish permanent regulations for ADUs, and sufficient time is also necessary to allow the residents an opportunity to participate in the public hearing process for development of the updated regulations. Under state law, the City may Itwice extend an interim ordinance while contemplated zoning and permitting proposals are being considered upon a finding that there is a current and immediate threat to the public health, safety, or welfare. Pursuant to Government Code Section 65858(a), this first extension of the interim ordinance must be adopted by not less than a four - fifths vote of this City Council and will be in effect for an additional ten months and fifteen days from its adoption. The City Council may consider one additional one -year extension to the interim ordinance, pursuant to all legal requirements, if necessary. At the January 23, 2017 City Council meeting, Staff will request that the City Council extend the term of Urgency Ordinance ATTACHMENT A No. 1662 for an additional ten months and fifteen days to allow staff additional time to prepare a permanent ordinance for Council consideration. It. is hoped that before the expiration of the extension, additional guidance will be available so that a permanent ordinance may be adopted before the expiration of the extension. I i A copy of this ten -day report required by Government Code Section 65858 is available for public inspection in the office of the City Clerk, Seal Beach City Hall, 211 8th Street, Seal Beach, California 90740. 1 ATTACHMENT A 3 ,������ E��� URGENCY ORDINANCE NO. 1662 AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE SEAL BEACH MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS AND RELATED DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS (ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT 16 -2) THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. Urgency Findings. On December 121 2016, the City Council considered the adoption of this Urgency Ordinance at a duly noticed public meeting, and on the basis of the record thereof finds the following facts to be true: (a) Effective January 1, 2017, Assembly Bill 2299 ( "AB 2299 ") and Senate Bill 1069 ( "SB 1069 ") amend Government Code Section 65852.2 to further limit the standards cities may impose on second units (now termed "accessory dwelling units "). (b) As amended, Government Code Section 65852.2 requires that the City's zoning provisions regarding accessory dwelling units incorporate State - mandated standards for certain types of accessory dwelling units. (c) In addition, Government Code Section 65852.2 as amended allows the City to establish certain objective standards related to parking, height, setback, lot coverage, landscaping, and certain architectural requirements, which must be applied ministerially except where a property owner is seeking an exception to such standards. (d) In the absence of a State - compliant Accessory Dwelling Unit ordinance on January 1, 2017, the City's existing second unit standards may be considered null and void pursuant to Government Code Section 65852.2(a)(4)I and the City would be required to approve any accessory dwelling unit meeting minimal state criteria. (e) Lots in the RHD -20 District located in Old To accessory dwelling units because this zoning district cc insufficient setbacks between neighboring lots, and is chara adequate on- street and off - street parking for existing Government Code Section 65852.2, as amended, eliminate street parking requirements for accessory dwelling units and i negatively impact the ability of property owners in Old Tow street parking for the primary residence on -site, and wouli public safety impacts, in particularly those related to fire, tr accessory dwelling units in Old Town would preclude the City adequate fire protection services to residents of the subje property owners, resulting from severely restricted access to 1 detached accessory dwelling units from the public street. In street parking requirements for certain accessory dwelling u district already characterized by a severe shortage of or n, cannot accommodate stains substandard lots, terized by a lack of both primary dwelling units. in some instances, off - msequently would further to provide sufficient off - also result in increased fic and access. Allowing -om being able to provide site, as well as nearby e primary residence or to idition, elimination of off - ts will increase a zoning ,treet public parking for Ordinance No. 1662 residents within those zoning districts, particularly those who require their own vehicles for transportation to jobs and for medical treatment. Section 65852.2, as amended, provides that offstreet parking for accessory dwelling units shall be permitted in setback areas in locations determined by the City or through tandem parking, unless specific findings are made that parking in setback areas or tandem parking is not feasible based on specific site or regional topographical or fire and life safety conditions. The lots in other zoning districts are insufficient in size to allow parking in rear, side or front yard setbacks, due to the parking requirements for the primary dwelling unit and restricted driveway length and width, and limited distance between neighboring lots. Allowing parking in rear, side and front yard setbacks in the City's other zoning districts is not feasible, due to fire and other life safety concerns. The addition of accessory dwelling units and the corresponding need for additional parking and /or relocation of existing parking for the primary dwelling unit would result in restricted ingress and egress between the public street and the primary dwelling unit and accessory dwelling unit, and therefore setback parking is not allowed. The provisions set forth in this urgency ordinance balance the requirements of Government Code Section 65852.2 with the unique topographic, traffic, parking and fire issues characteristics of properties and zoning districts within the City. Q Based on the foregoing, the City Council finds Iand determines that the immediate preservation of the public health, safety and welfare requires that this ordinance be enacted as an urgency ordinance pursuant to Seal Beach Charter Section 412 and California Government Code Section 36937(b), and take effect immediately upon adoption so that the City will have a State - compliant iAccessory Dwelling Unit ordinance in place as of January 1, 2017, and the City remains able to protect residents and businesses from adverse fire and other public safety impacts resulting if accessory dwelling units were otherwise allowed in these zoning districts areas and sites where there is insufficient parking, setbacks and access. Therefore, this Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and welfare and its urgency is hereby declared. I SECTION 2. Table 11.2.10.015 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code is hereby amended as follows: 11.2.05.015 Development Standards. Table 11.2.05.015: Development Standards for Residential I Districts, prescribes the development regulations for residential districts, including lot dimensions, building form and location, pedestrian orientation, vehicle accommodation and other standards. The "Supplemental Regulations" column indicates more detailed explanations or regulations that follow the table (by letter designation) or that are located I elsewhere in this zoning code. The designations "RLD -9" etc. indicate the base residential district designation and the maximum number of residential units allowed per net acre. Table 11.2.05.015 DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS I 2 Ordinance No. 1662 RHD- RHD - Supplemental TRLD -9 RLD -15 RMD -18 RHD -33 . 20 46 Regulations Density /Intensity of Use - Lot Dimensions i Maximum Density 1 unit See Section per 1 unit per 1 unit 1 unit 11.4.05.115 for 5,000 3,000 sq. 1 unit per per 1 unit per per Second sq. ft. of ft. of lot 2,500 sq. 2,178 1,350 sq. 960 Dwelling Unit lot area, area, plus ft. of lot sq. ft. ft. of lot sq. ft. standards. See plus a a "Second area of lot area of lot Subsection A "Second Unit" area area for Surfside Unit' i Standards Maximum Density See Chapter with State Affordable 11.4.55: Housing Bonus Affordable (du /ac) Housing Bonus Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) Interior Lots 5,000 3,000 5,000 2,500 5,000 5,000 (W) Corner Lots 5,500 3,000 5,500 2,500 5,500 5,500 (W) Nonresidential Uses 1 10,00 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,000 10,0 00 0 Minimum Lot Size Interior Lots 50 x 100 30 x 80 50 x 100 25 x 50 x 00 50 x (W) 100 100 Corner Lots 55 x 100 35 x 80 50 x 100 25 x 55 x 100 55 x (W) 100 100 Minimum Floor Area (sq. ft.) Primary Dwelling 1,200 1,200 (E) 950 950 950 950 L -1 Unit Efficiency Accessory 150 150 150 150 150 150 L -1 Dwelling Unit 1- Bedroom Accessory Dwelling 400 400 400 400 400 400 L -1 Unit Ordinance No. 1662 0 RHD- RHD- Supplemental RLD -9 RLD -15' RMD -18 RHD -33 , 20 46 Regulations 2 +- Bedroom Accessory Dwelling 600 600 600 — — — L -1 Unit Maximum Floor Area for Accessory Dwelling Units Detached 1,200 sq. 1,200 sq. 1,200 sq. Accessory Dwelling ft ft ft Unit Attached 50% of 50% of 50% of Accessory Dwelling existing Unit existing existing living living area living area area of of primary of primary unit, to unit, up to primary — — — (L -4) unit, up to maximum maximum maximum of 1,200 of 1,200 of 1,200 sq. ft. sq. ft. sq. ft. Maximum Lot (B) 67 50 75(B) 60 80 (B) (W) Coverage ( %) Substandard Lot Standards Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (C) Building Form and Location Minimum Yards Front - Minimum Average Averag 12; a 12; (D) (E) (W), L- (D) (E) 18 18 minimum minimu 3 6 m6 Interior Side – 10% of 10% Minimum lot of lot 10% of lot 10% of lot width; width; width; 3 3 ft width; 3 3 ft. ft' ft. (A) (D) (E) minimu minim (A) (D) (E) (W) minimum; m; 10 minimum; um; 10 ft. 10 ft. ft 10 ft. maximum maxim maximum maxi um mum 0 Ordinance No. 1662 5 RHD- RHD- Supplemental RLD -9 RLD -15 RMD -18 RHD -33 20 46 Regulations Corner Side – 15% of i 15% Minimum 15% of lot 15% of lot lot 15% of lot of lot width, 10 width; 10 width; width; 10 width, ft. (E) ft. 10 ft. k 10 ft. (E) (W) maximum maximum maxim maximum maxi um mum Rear 5 ft.; but when 24 ft. abutting 24 ft. an alley minus 10 (E) 24 ft. width dth of width (E) (W) of the minus alley. the alley. width of j the alley. Main Building Envelope Flood Zone Heights Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (F) Maximum Height 25 (A) (G) (ft.) (not to 25 (E) (G) 25 35 35 (A) (G) (E) (W) exceed 2 stories) Maximum Height of Downslope Skirt 6 6 6 6 6 6 (H) Walls (ft.) Projections Yes Yes (E) Yes Yes Yes i Yes (1) (E) (W) Minimum Distance Between Buildings 6 6 6 6 i 6 10 -20 (J) on the Same Lot (ft.) Minimum Court — — — — 15 15 Dimensions (ft.) Building Design Exterior Stairways Yes Yes Yes Yes No No L -2 Prohibited Porches Yes — — Yes — (K) Vehicle r Accommodation 5 Ordinance No. 1662 RLD -9 RLD -15 RMD -18 RHD- RHD -33 RHD- Supplemental 20 - 46 1 Regulations Off - Street Parking and Loading See Chapter 11.4.20: Off - Street Parking and Loading Maximum Number of Curb Cuts for 1 (L) 1 1 1 1 1 (L) Driveway Maximum Width of Driveway (ft.) 18 (M) Limitations on Parking and Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (N) Garage Frontage Landscaping and Open Space Minimum Permeable Surface /Maximum 60/50 60/50 60/50 60/50 60/50 60 /50 (0) Paving in Street- Facing Yards ( %) Minimum Site Area (E), (P); See Devoted to 25 15 (E) 15 Yes 15 15 also Section Landscaping ( %) I 11.4.30.015 Planting Required Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (Q) on Downslope Lots Pedestrian — — Yes Yes Yes Yes (R) Walkways Other Development Standards Accessory I See Section Structures Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 11.4.05.100; (W) 2 -Story Cabanas /Manufact — — — — Yes — (S) ured Homes Roof Decks Yes — Yes Yes Yes Yes (T) Solar Access See Section Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 11.4.10.045 Ordinance No. 1662 L -1: Accessory Dwelling Units are not allowed in the RHD 20 District located in Old Town due to fire, access, parking and traffic impacts. L -2: Exterior stairways providing access from the ground level andlor the first floor to the second floor or above are prohibited when such stairways are not specifically required by the California Building Code. Exterior stairways may be permitted through the building permit process in the RLD -9 district on m properties with a second story kitchen existing as of March 9, 1998. In such a case, a covenant shall be recorded on the title of the property stipulating the property is to be used only as a Single -Unit dwelling. Exception: Exterior stairways may be permitted on Single -Unit dwellings located within identified flood zones upon approval of an administrative use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits. L -3: Refer to Appendix A - City Council Approved Blanket Setback Variances. L -4: As used in this Section, "living area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and attics but does not! include a garage or any accessory structure. SECTION 3. The following regulation is hereby amended in Section 11.4.05.115 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code: 11.4.05.115 Residential Uses — Accessory Dwelling Units. The following regulations are intended to comply with Government Code Sections 65582.1, 65583.1, 65589.4, 65852.150, 65852.2, and 66412.2 or any successor statutes, on accessory dwelling units and implement the general plan, by allowing accessory units in specified residential districts subject to the following requirements: A. Accessory Dwelling Units Subject to Administrative Review I r� RHD- Supplemental RLD -9 RLD -15. RMD -18 RHD -33 20 FRHD- Regulations Walls and Fences See Chapter Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 11.4.15 General Site See Chapter 11.4.10: General Site Standards Standards i Landscaping and See Chapter 11.4.30: Landscaping and Buffer Buffer Yards Yards Signs See Chapter 11.4.25: Sign Regulations Nonconforming Structures See Chapter 11.4.40: Nonconforming Useis, Structures, and Lots Coastal Development See Chapter 11.4.35: Coastal Development Permit Permit Reasonable See Chapter 11.5.30: Reasonable Accommodations Accommodations L -1: Accessory Dwelling Units are not allowed in the RHD 20 District located in Old Town due to fire, access, parking and traffic impacts. L -2: Exterior stairways providing access from the ground level andlor the first floor to the second floor or above are prohibited when such stairways are not specifically required by the California Building Code. Exterior stairways may be permitted through the building permit process in the RLD -9 district on m properties with a second story kitchen existing as of March 9, 1998. In such a case, a covenant shall be recorded on the title of the property stipulating the property is to be used only as a Single -Unit dwelling. Exception: Exterior stairways may be permitted on Single -Unit dwellings located within identified flood zones upon approval of an administrative use permit pursuant to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits. L -3: Refer to Appendix A - City Council Approved Blanket Setback Variances. L -4: As used in this Section, "living area" means the interior habitable area of a dwelling unit including basements and attics but does not! include a garage or any accessory structure. SECTION 3. The following regulation is hereby amended in Section 11.4.05.115 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code: 11.4.05.115 Residential Uses — Accessory Dwelling Units. The following regulations are intended to comply with Government Code Sections 65582.1, 65583.1, 65589.4, 65852.150, 65852.2, and 66412.2 or any successor statutes, on accessory dwelling units and implement the general plan, by allowing accessory units in specified residential districts subject to the following requirements: A. Accessory Dwelling Units Subject to Administrative Review I r� Ordinance No. 1662 1. Application. An application for an accessory dwelling unit that meets the standards contained in Subsections (B) through (P) of this Section 11.4.05.115 shall be approved ministerially without discretionary review, notice or public hearing. An owner may apply for an accessory dwelling unit by submitting an application to the Director of Development Services on a form provided by the City. The application form shall specify the information from the applicant. The City Council may establish a fee for the application. i 2. Decision. The Director shall consider the application without discretionary review, public notice or hearing in accordance with Chapter 1 1.5.25, Chapter 11.5.25 Director Determinations. The Director shall approve the application if he or she determines the application meets all requirements and standards in subsections (B) through (P) of this Section 11.4.05.115 and in the applicable zoning district. The Director shall deny the application if he or she determines it does not meet all such requirements. The decision of the Director may be appealed in accordance with Section 11.5.25.025. B. Locations Allowed. Accessory dwelling units may be established on any lot in the RLD -9 and RLD -15 Districts, and in the RMD and RHD Zones, excluding Old Town, where a primary single -unit dwelling has been previously established or is proposed to be established in conjunction with construction of an accessory dwelling unit, subject to compliance with all requirements of this section and the requirements of the underlying zoning district. Only one accessory dwelling unit is permitted per primary single -unit dwelling on the same lot) C. Primary Dwelling Unit. A legal single -unit dwelling (the "primary dwelling unit') must exist on the lot or must be constructed on the lot in conjunction with the construction of the accessory dwelling unit. Such primary dwelling unit is further defined as a building that provides complete, independent living facilities, as defined herein, for one or more persons as defined herein. D. Independent Living Facilities and Access. 1. An accessory dwelling unit shall provide independent living facilities for one or more persons and include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking (including a kitchen, as defined herein), and sanitation. 2. The accessory dwelling unit must provide a separate exterior access. The exterior access shall be a standard exterior door and shall be located in a manner that will preserve, to the greatest extent feasible, the privacy of the primary residence, other accessory structures and any adjoining residences. E. Maximum and Minimum Floor Area. 1. The maximum and minimum floor areas of a second dwelling unit are set forth in Table 11.4.05.115.E: Second Dwelling Unit Maximum and Minimum Floor Area. Table 11.4.05.115.E SECOND DWELLING UNIT — MAXIMUM AND MINIMUM FLOOR AREA 8 Ordinance No. 1662 Type of Second Unit Area (Square Feet Maximum Floor Area Detached 1,200 Attached 50% of existing living area of primary residential unit, maximum increase of floor area of 1,200 ** Minimum Floor Area Efficiency 150 1- Bedroom 400 2- Bedroom 600 * *Living area ": See definition of "living area" in Table 11.2.05.015, Note (L-4). F. Zoning Requirements. Except as otherwise provided in this Section, ministerial approval for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be issued unless the proposed accessory dwelling unit complies with the same height, setback, lot size, lot coverage, and other applicable zoning requirements as apply to the primary dwelling unit G. Entrance Location and Visibility. An accessory dwelling unit shall have an outdoor entrance separate from the primary dwelling. In order to maintain the single -unit residential character of the street, the entrance'to the accessory dwelling unit shall be located so that it is not visible from the public (right -of -way. H. Emergency Access. An accessory dwelling unit may be permitted only on a lot with access to a public street that meets the fire j apparatus access road requirements of the California Fire Code Section 902.2.2.1 et seq. or any successor regulations. I. Parking. 1. Number required. Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, a minimum of 1 covered parking space shall be required for each accessory dwelling unit. A non - efficiency accessory dwelling unit must provide one 'parking space for each bedroom. The required offstreet parking space may be provided as tandem parking on an existing driveway, subject to compliance with all other requirements of this Section. No accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed unless the primary dwelling is also in compliance with all applicable parking requirements of this Code. An accessory dwelling unit is not required to provide parking in any of the following instances: (a) The accessory dwelling unit is located within one -half mile (as measured by public pedestrian or vehicle access) of public transit. (b) The accessory dwelling unit is located within an architecturally and historically significant historic district. 7 Ordinance No. 1662 (c) The accessory dwelling unit is part of the existing primary residence or an existing accessory structure. (d) When on- street parking permits are required but not offered to the occupant of the accessory dwelling unit. (e) When there is a car share vehicle located within one block of the accessory dwelling unit. 2. Obstructions. The location of the required parking space(s) for an accessory dwelling unit shall not obstruct the parking of the primary unit or ingress and egress from the public street. At least one of the required parking space(s) for the accessory dwelling unit and at least one of the required parking space(s) for the primary dwelling unit shall each be independently accessible at all times so that clear access is provided for each subject motor vehicle to access the public street, and the configuration of the parking shall not obstruct fire and other public safety access to and from the primary dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit. No parking for the accessory dwelling unit or primary dwelling unit shall be permitted within any front, rear or side yard setbacks. 3. Replacement on Demolition. When a garage, carport, or covered parking structure is demolished in conjunction with the construction of an accessory dwelling unit, the off - street parking spaces for the primary dwelling unit shall be replaced, in a ratio of one to one, and shall be covered. No accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted which shall cause the parking spaces for the primary dwelling unit to fall below the minimum required number of parking spaces for the primary unit. 4. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, where an existing garage or other accessory structure is converted into an accessory dwelling unit, any required off - street parking for the primary unit must be replaced elsewhere on the subject property in accordance with the requirements of this Code as set forth in Section Table 11.4.20.015.A.1. 5. Notwithstanding any of the foregoing, parking for any attached or detached accessory dwelling unit shall not obstruct any public sidewalk, public street or any other public right -of -way for pedestrian travel, including but expressly not limited to, passage by a person in a wheelchair. J. Ownership. The property shall be the primary residence of the property owner. The owner must occupy either the primary dwelling unit or accessory dwelling unit as his or her primary principal residence. K. Deed Restriction. The accessory dwelling unit shall not be sold, transferred, or assigned separately from the primary dwelling unit. Before obtaining a building permit for the accessory dwelling unit, the owner of the lot or parcel shall file with the county recorder a declaration or agreement of restrictions, which has been approved by the city attorney as to its form and content, ,containing a reference to the deed under which the property was acquired by the owner and stating that: 1. The accessory dwelling unit may be rented, but shall not be sold separately from the primary dwelling unit. 10 Ordinance No. 1662 2. The accessory dwelling unit shall be considered legal only so long as either the primary dwelling unit or the accessory dwelling unit is occupied by the owner of record of the property. 3. If the accessory dwelling unit is used for rentals, the rental term must be for longer than 30 consecutive days. 4. The restrictions shall be binding upon any successor in ownership of the property and lack of compliance shall result in legal action against the property owner. L. Impact on Historic Resources. No second dwelling 'unit may be approved if located on, or adjacent to, real property that is listed on !the California Register of Historic Places. (Ord. 1598)M. Setbacks. No setback shall be required for an existing garage or accessory/detached building that is converted to an accessory dwelling unit provided it meets fire and building code requirements. An accessory dwelling unit constructed above a garage shall have a Iminimum setback of five feet. N. Design Criteria. 1. Architectural style and building form of Accessory Dwelling Units shall match the color, style and form of the primary residence. Architectural details, including, but not limited to windows, roof pitch, and trim shall match ;the main building on the property. 2. Lighting shall be shielded or directed so that it does not glare off -site or illuminate the primary residence or adjacent property. 3. Windows shall be located to avoid line of sight to windows of adjacent properties. Obscured glass and other techniques may be used to avoid line of sight. O. Health and Safety. 1. Accessory dwelling units must, at a minimum, adhere to the fire safety standards in the Building and Fire Code for residential structures and use measures such as fire preventative site design, landscaping and building materials, and other required fire suppression techniques as determined by the Fire Marshal. Accessory dwelling units shall not be required to provide fire sprinklers if they are not required for the primary residence. 2. Accessory dwelling units proposed to be developed in 'areas of geologic hazard must not be endangered by, nor contribute to, hazardous conditions on the site or on adjoining properties. 3. If the accessory dwelling unit proposed to be developed is in a Special Flood Hazard Area identified on the City's Flood Insurance Rate Map and /or in an area known for flooding, the finished floor level of the improvements shall be above the base flood elevation. P. Building Permits and Codes. In addition to the provisions herein, accessory dwelling unit construction shall be subject to all applicable provisions and requirements of Title 9 of this code. 11 Ordinance No. 1662 Q. Coastal Zone. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code, accessory dwelling units proposed in the Coastal Zone shall comply with all applicable requirements of the City's Local Coastal Plan and the California Coastal Act (Public Resources Code Section 30000 et seq.), as amended from time to time, including but expressly not limited to, a coastal development permit. See Chapter 11.4.35. SECTION 4. The following regulations are hereby amended in Table 4.20.015.A.1 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code: Table 11.4.20.015.A.1 REQUIRED PARKING 12 Required Off-Street Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations . Residential Use Types Single -Unit Dwelling 2 spaces per studio unit. 2 spaces per dwelling unit for each unit of 1 to 5 bedrooms. 3 spaces per dwelling for each See also Section unit of 6 bedrooms or more 11.2.05.015.N: Limitations on plus 1 additional space for Parking and Garage Frontage. each bedroom above 6 total All required spaces must be bedrooms in the dwelling unit. located in a garage. See also Section 11.2.05.015.N.4: Required Garage Exception - RL' D -9 District. See also Section 11.2.05.015.N.5: Required Garage Exception - Surfside. See also Section 11.2.05.015.N.6: Required Garage Exception— RHD -20 District. See also Section 1114.40.010.6: Maintenance, Nonstructural Repairs and Interior Alterations. Note: Additions to existing single - unit dwellings may have a reduced parking requirement approved by minor use permit subject to Chapter 11.5.20: Development Permits. Accessory Dwelling Unit 1 space for an efficiency Section 11.4.05.115.1: accessory dwelling unit and 1 Residential Uses - Accessory space per bedroom for non- Dwelling Units. Required efficiency accessory dwelling spaces may be provided in units. tandem configuration on 12 Ordinance No. 1662 13 Required Off - Street Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations: existing driveway subject to public safety requirements. Two -Unit Dwelling; Multiple- 2 spaces per dwelling unit for See also Section Unit Residential each unit. 1 guest space for 11.2.05.015.N: Limitations on every 7 units. 1 space per Parking and Garage Frontage. dwelling unit, inclusive of All, spaces except guest guest parking, for each studio spaces must be located in a or one - bedroom unit in a garage or carport. development meeting the minimum requirements of Chapter 11.4.55: Affordable Housing Bonus. Small Family Day Care No additional spaces required (besides the required spaces for the residential dwelling). Large Family Day Care 1 space per employee, with a Section 11.4.05.045.B: Large minimum of 3 provided. Family Day Care Homes Group Housing 0.5 space per unit See also Section 1112.05.015.N: Limitations on Parking and Garage Frontage. Senior Citizen Housing 0.5 space per unit See also Section 11!2.05.015.N: Limitations on Parking and Garage Frontage Transitional Housing 0.5 space per unit See also Section 1112.05.015.N: Limitations on Parking and Garage Frontage Public, Semi - Public, and Service Use Types Cemetery To be determined by Director, I who may require a parking demand analysis. Clubs and Lodges 1 space per 5 fixed seats or per 75 square feet of main assembly area, whichever is greater. Each 24" of bench type seating is considered 1 seat. Community Center 1 space per 5 fixed seats or per 75 square feet of main assembly area, whichever is greater. Each 24" of bench type seating is considered 1 seat. Social Service Organization To be determined by director, 13 Ordinance No. 1662 14 Required Off - Street 'Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations who may require parking demand analysis. Cultural Institutions 1 space per 5 fixed seats or per 75 square feet of main assembly area, whichever is greater. Each 24" of bench type seating is considered 1 seat. Day Care Center 1 space per employee, with a minimum of 3 spaces Section 11.4.05.045.C: Child Day Care Center provided. Golf Course Minimum of 5 spaces per hole. Government Offices 1 space per 400 square feet. Hospitals and Clinics Hospitals 1 space per bed. Clinics 1 space per 250 square feet. Park and Recreation Facilities To be determined by director, who may require parking demand analysis. Parking Facilities, Public 1 space per attendant station. Public Maintenance and To be determined by director, Service Facilities who may require parking demand analysis. Public Safety Facilities To be determined by director, who may require parking demand analysis. Religious Facilities 1 space per 5 fixed seats or per 75 square feet of main assembly area, whichever is greater. Each 24" of bench type seating is considered 1 seat. Residential Care Facilities Residential Care, General 1 space per 2 employees, plus 1 space per facility vehicle. Residential Care, Limited None required above the requirement for the residential dwelling type. Residential Care, Senior 1 space per 5 beds. Schools, Private Junior high /elementary school: 14 Ordinance No. 1662 15 Required Off - Street :Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations 1 space per classroom, plus 1 space per 300 square feet of office area. High school: 1 space per classroom, plus 1 space per 300 square feet of office area, plus 1 space per 10 students. 'Commercial Use Types Adult Business Establishments Retail establishments: 1 space per 300 square feet. Bars 1 space per 100 square feet. Animal Sales and Services 1 space per 300 square feet. Kennel 1 space per 1000 square feet of building area. Artists' Studios 1 space per studio. Automobile/Vehicle Sales and Services Automobile Rentals 1 per 300 square feet of office area in addition to storage /display spaces for all vehicles for rent. AutomobileNehicle Sales and 1 per 300 square feet of office Leasing area in addition to storage /display spaces for all vehicles for sale or lease. AutomobileNehicle Service 1 space per service bay (not and Repair, Major including areas for auto service or auto storage), plus parking for any towing vehicles used in the operation. Automobile Service 1 space per 300 square feet of StationNehicle Service and any convenience store plus 1 Repair, Minor space per service bay if repair occurs on -site (in addition to spaces at pumps, queuing areas for pumps, and areas for self- service water and air areas). Automobile Washing 1 per 300 square feet of any indoor sales, office, or lounge areas. 15 Ordinance No. 1662 UP Required Off - Street ; Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations i Large Vehicle Sales, Services 1 space per 300 square feet of and Rental office area in addition to storage/ display spaces for all vehicles for rent. Banks and Other Financial 1 space per 250 square feet. Institutions With Drive- Through Facilities 1 space per 250 square feet of floor area. No additional spaces required for drive - through facility. Automated Teller Machines 2 spaces per ATM. (ATMs) Bed and Breakfasts 1 space per guest room, in addition to 1 space required Section 11.3.05.015: General Provisions for resident owner. Building Materials and 1 space per 500 square feet of Section 11.4.20.015.F: Services building area plus 1 space per Substitution of Compact for 600 sq. ft. of outdoor sales/ Standard Parking Stalls. display area. Business Services 1 space per 300 square feet. Commercial Recreation Large -Scale (Greater Than Gyms and fitness studios: 1 20,000 Sq. Ft.) space per 300 square feet. Other specific uses: to be determined by director, who may require a parking demand analysis. Small -Scale (20,000 Sq. Ft. or Gyms and fitness studios: 1 Less) space per 300 square feet. Other specific uses: to be determined by director, who may require a parking demand analysis. Day Spa /Spa 1 space per 300 square feet. Eating and Drinking Establishments Bars 1 space per 100 square feet. Restaurants, Fast Food 1 space per 100 square feet. Restaurants, Full Service 1 space per 100 square feet. UP Ordinance No. 1662 17 Required Off- Street Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations Restaurants, Limited Service 1 space per 100 square feet. Restaurants, Take Out Only 1 space per 300 square feet. With Drive - Through Facilities 1 space per 100 square feet. With Outdoor Eating Areas 1 space per 100 square feet, including outdoor dining areas. Food and Beverage Sales Catering Services 1 space per 1000 square feet, plus parking for any vehicles used in the business. Convenience Market 1 space per 300 square feet. General Market 1 space per 300 square feet. Liquor Stores 1 space per 300 square feet. Funeral Parlors and To be determined by the Mortuaries director, who may require a parking demand analysis. Home Improvement Sales and 1 space per 400 sq. ft. of floor Subsection 11.4.20.015.F: Services area or outdoor sales display. Substitution of Compact for Standard Parking Stalls Hotels and Motels 1 space per unit; plus 2 spaces adjacent to registration office; 1 space per 20 person capacity of any conference or banquet rooms. Laboratories 1 space per 400 square feet. Live/Work Unit 1 space per unit for each unit smaller than 1000 square feet; 1.5 spaces per unit for each unit containing 1000 square feet or greater floor area or 2 or more bedrooms. Maintenance and Repair 1 space per 500 square feet Services Massage Establishment 1 space per 300 square feet. Offices, Business and 1 space per 400 square feet. Professional Walk -in Clientele 1 space per 300 square feet. Offices, Medical and Dental 1 space per 200 square feet. Parking Facilities, Commercial 1 space per attendant station (in addition to parking spaces 17 Ordinance No. 1662 Required Off- Street Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations for customers). Personal Improvement 1 space per 300 square feet. Services Massage, Accessory 1 space per 300 square feet. Personal Services 1 space per 300 square feet. Massage, Accessory 1 space per 300 square feet. i Beauty /Barber Shops 2 spaces for each operator station. Retail Sales 1 space per 300 square feet. Shopping Centers greater than 5 spaces per 1,000 square Subsection 11.4.20.015.F: 75,000 square feet of GFA feet of GFA Substitution of Compact for Standard Parking Stalls Tattoo Parlors 1 space per 300 square feet. Theaters 1 space per 4 seats Light Manufacturing Use Types. Contractors' Yards 1 space per 1000 square feet of building area (if building exists) Handicraft/Custom 1 space per 750 square feet Manufacturing Industry, General 1 space per 1000 square feet of building area Industry, Limited 1 space per 1000 square feet of building area Warehousing and Storage 1 space per 1000 square feet of building area Indoor Commercial Storage 1 space per 1000 square feet of building area Outdoor Storage 1 space per 1000 square feet of building area Personal Storage 1 space per 20 storage units. Transportation, Communication, and Utility Use Types Communication Facilities Antennae and Transmission No spaces required unless Towers maintenance occurs on a daily or more frequent basis, in Ordinance No. 1662 SECTION 5. The following regulations are hereby amended in Section 11.6.05.010 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code: I Accessory Dwelling Unit: an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking (including a kitchen as defined herein), and sanitation on the same parcel as the single - family dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes efficiency units, as defined in Section 17958.1 of Health and Safety Code, and manufactured homes, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. See Section 11.4.05.115: Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses. 19 Required Off - Street Use Classification Parking Spaces Additional Regulations which case 1 space per facility required. Facilities Within Buildings None Recycling Facilities Reverse Vending Machine When accessory to another use, no additional spaces required. Otherwise, subject to determination by director. Recycling Collection Point A minimum of 6 spaces for customers, plus 1 space for each commercial vehicle operated by the recycling facility. Recycling Processing Facility 1 space per 1000 square feet Utilities, Major To be determined by the director, who may require a parking demand analysis. Utilities, Minor No spaces required unless maintenance occurs on a daily or more frequent basis, in which case 1 space per facility required. Agricultural Use Types Crop and Animal Raising None for the crop or animal raising operation area. 1 space per 300 square feet of any accessory retail outlet. Nurseries 1 space per 350 square feet of indoor or outdoor sales /display area. SECTION 5. The following regulations are hereby amended in Section 11.6.05.010 of the Seal Beach Municipal Code: I Accessory Dwelling Unit: an attached or a detached residential dwelling unit which provides complete independent living facilities for one or more persons. It shall include permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking (including a kitchen as defined herein), and sanitation on the same parcel as the single - family dwelling is situated. An accessory dwelling unit also includes efficiency units, as defined in Section 17958.1 of Health and Safety Code, and manufactured homes, as defined in Section 18007 of the Health and Safety Code. See Section 11.4.05.115: Residential Uses - Accessory Dwelling Units in Chapter 11.4.05: Standards for Specific Uses. 19 Ordinance No. 1662 Detached Accessory Dwelling Unit: a new or existing structure that is located on the property such that the unit does not share any walls with the primary residence and the distance between nearest point of any portion of the unit and the primary residence is six feet or more. Attached Accessory Dwelling Unit: a new or existing second unit that occupies part of the floor area of the primary residence or, is attached to thei primary residence by one or more common walls. Kitchen: a room or portion thereof containing permanent facilities designed and used for food preparation, cooking, eating and dish washing. A kitchen shall include all of the following: a sink with hot and cold running water; a range or stove -top and an oven; at a minimum, an apartment -sized refrigerator; and built -in dish and utensil storage spaces. In addition to the aforementioned improvements, a kitchen may also include any of the following: microwave, convection oven, hot plate or automatic dish washer. SECTION 6. CEQA Findings. The City Council hereby determines that this Urgency Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") pursuant to Title 14, Chapter 3, Section 15282(h) of the California Code of Regulations. SECTION 6. Effective Date. This Ordinance is adopted as an urgency ordinance for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety within the meaning of Section 412 of the Seal Beach Charter, and therefore shall be passed immediately upon its introduction and shall become effective immediately upon its adoption by a minimum 4/5 vote of the City Council. SECTION 7. Term. This Urgency Ordinance is adopted as an urgency, interim ordinance and shall take effect immediately. This Urgency Ordinance shall expire and terminate 45 days after the date of adoption, unless extended by the City Council at a regularly noticed public hearing. SECTION 8. Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Urgency Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Urgency Ordinance or any part hereof. The City Council of the City of Seal Beach hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase hereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases be declared invalid. SECTION 9. Savings Clause. Neither the adoption of this Urgency Ordinance nor the repeal or amendment by this Urgency Ordinance ofIany ordinance or part or portion of any ordinance previously in effect in the City or within the territory comprising the City, shall in any manner affect the prosecution for the violation of any ordinance, which violation was committed prior to the effective date of this Urgency Ordinance, nor :1 Ordinance No. 1662 be construed as a waiver of any license, fee or penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation of such ordinances. SECTION 10. Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted in the manner required by law. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach at a meeting thereof held on the 12th day of December, 2016. Sandra Massa - Lavitt, Mayor ATTEST: APPROVED AS Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk Craig A. Steele, STATE OF CALIFORNIA } i COUNTY OF ORANGE } SS CITY OF SEAL BEACH } I, Robin Roberts, City Clerk of the City of Seal Beach, do hereby certify that the foregoing Urgency Ordinance was passed, approved and adopted by the City Council at a regular meeting held on the 12`" day of December, 2016 by the following vote: AYES: Council Members NOES: Council Members ABSENT: Council Members ABSTAIN: Council Members and do hereby further certify that Urgency Ordinance Number 1662 has been published pursuant to the Seal Beach City Charter and Resolution Number 266. o O Robin L. Roberts, City Clerk 21