Exhibit CC 07-05-2017 Item No. 13 MCA-2017-03 CC Hearing PresentationMunicipal Code AmendmentMCA‐2017‐03
BackgroundMunicipal Code is reviewed periodically toensure:Issues that arise in the community areadequately addressedConsistency with State LawExisting standards are clarifiedInternal consistencyMinor corrections
Planning Commission ActionPlanning Commission reviewed draft amendments on May 23, 2017Recommended approval to the City Council on a 5-0 vote, with minor changes
Revisions: Chapter 9.22 –Property Maintenance Storage ContainersCURRENTAllowed wherever accessory structures are allowedPROPOSEDTwice a year, 15 days eachLonger term placement continues to be allowed in conformance as an accessory structure
Revisions: Chapter 9.22 –Property Maintenance Storage Containers –PC RecommendationAlso allow storage containers, if screened with temporary construction fencing, when: Permitted, active and continuous construction is occurring on property
Revisions: Chapter 9.22 –Property Maintenance Temporary FencingCURRENTAllowed only during active construction pursuant to Chapter 19.48PROPOSEDClarify requirement in Chapter 9.22
Revisions: Chapter 19.112 ‐Accessory Dwelling Units in R‐1, RHS, A and A‐1 ZonesConformance with State Law:Establish minimum sizeEfficiency Unit (150 s.f.)Clarification:Maximum size for attached unitsNo more than half the size of principaldwelling unit
Revisions: Chapter 19.112 ‐Accessory Dwelling Units in R‐1, RHS, A and A‐1 ZonesOther:Maximum allowable size:Amended at the end of 2016Concerns expressed by Planning Commission andCity CouncilTable below shows changes and PC recommendation:Previous size (allowed prior to Jan. 4, 2017)Current Size(allowed after Jan. 4, 2017)Planning Commission Recommendation(May 23, 2017)Lots < 10,000 s.f.640 s.f. 800 s.f.700 s.f.Lots ≥ 10,000 s.f.800 s.f. 1,200 s.f.1,000 s.f.
Revisions: Chapter 19.12 ‐AdministrationSITENOTICECURRENTCode:atleast3ftx2ftIn Practice:Single Family and TreeRemoval Permits – 3’x 2’Other Permits – 6’x 4’PROPOSEDCodify practice of requiring signs of two different sizes
Clarification & Readability Chapter 9.22,Property MaintenanceMove and consolidate text into a tableChapter 19.12,AdministrationMove text and eliminate redundant languageChapter 19.40,Residential Hillside (RHS)Move and consolidate existing text within Table 19.40.060Chapter 19.116,Conversions of Apartment Projects toCommon Interest DevelopmentsMove existing text, and eliminate some redundant text
ConsistencyAmend definition of “Living Space” (consistentwith state law);Consistently use “structure” in reference todevelopment standards;Update references to General Plan figures; andUpdate reference to existing definitions.
RecommendationThat the City Council: 1. Find that the proposed actions are exempt from CEQA; and 2. Conduct the first reading of the draft ordinance: “An ordinance of the City Council of the City of Cupertino amending Chapter 9.22, Property Maintenance, Chapter 19.12, Administration, Chapter 19.112, Accessory Dwelling Units In R-1, RHS, A and A-1 Zones, and Minor Amendments in Chapter 19.08, Definitions, Chapter 19.24, Agricultural (A) And Agricultural-Residential (A-1) Zones, Chapter 19.28, Single-Family Residential (R-1) Zones, Chapter 19.36, Multiple-Family Residential (R-3) Zones, Chapter 19.40, Residential Hillside (RHS) Zones, Chapter 19.60, General Commercial (CG) Zones, Chapter 19.64, Permitted, Conditional And Excluded Uses In Office And Industrial Zones And 19.116, Conversions Of Apartment Projects To Common Interest Developments” including any proposed revisions
Next StepsCity Council 2ndReading July 18, 2017Ordinance effective date: August 18, 2017