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Home My WebLink AboutO-1739 approving amendment to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations)O 1739 ORDINANCE NO. 1739 (2024 SERIES) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO TABLE 2-1 (USES ALLOWED BY ZONE) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE WITH AN EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA) (CODE-0224-2024) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California on June 12, 2024, for the purpose of recommending an amendment to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code, pursuant to a proceeding under CODE-0224-2024; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California on August 20, 2024, for the purpose of introducing an ordinance to amend Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code, pursuant to a proceeding under CODE-0224-2024; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of interested parties and the evaluation and recommendation by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the City Council makes the following findings: 1. The proposed amendment to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code to add single-family and multi-family residential uses as conditionally allowed uses with approval of a Minor Use Permit is consistent with the intent of the Neighborhood Commercial (NC) land use designation and purpose of the Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) zone. 2. The proposed amendment to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the Municipal Code to add single-family and multi-family residential uses as conditionally allowed uses with approval of a Minor Use Permit would not alter the character of the City or cause health safety or welfare concerns because the amendment is consistent with the General Plan. In addition, the amendment would directly implement City goals and policies, particularly the Major City Goal for Housing & Homelessness, to support the expansion of housing options and facilitate housing production. Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 2 O 1739 3. Parcels located in the C-N zone include historical residential uses that are currently nonconforming. The proposed amendment would allow these residential uses to become conforming and facilitate additional opportunities for these uses to continue and expand. SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The proposed amendment to Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) of Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) has been assessed in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA Guidelines, and environmental regulations of the City. The amendment is exempt under Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. This “Common Sense” exemption states that CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential for causing significant effect on the environment. Since the text amendment is a minor revision that would conditionally allow residential uses with approval of a Minor Use Permit in the C-N zone, the scope of this action is limited to a text amendment where subsequent single-family and multi-family residential development would be subject to discretionary review. Since these uses are subject to discretionary review, environmental review would be evaluated on a project-specific basis. It is also noted that there are existing single-family residences in some of the C-N zoned parcels. Therefore, there would not be additional environmental impacts for those parcels. SECTION 3. Action. The City Council hereby adopts an ordinance to amend Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code and add single-family and multi-family uses as conditionally allowed uses in the C-N zone as set forth and incorporated herein. Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 3 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP AGRICULTURE Agricultural Accessory Structure A A Animal Husbandry and Grazing A A Community Garden A MUP A A A A A Crop Production A A A MUP MUP Greenhouse/Plant Nursery, Commercial CUP CUP INDUSTRY, MANUFACTURING & PROCESSING, WHOLESALING Fuel Dealer (propane, etc) MUP A See also Sec. 17.74.060 Laboratory - Medical, Analytical, Research, Testing CUP A A A A See also Sec. 17.74.060 Manufacturing - Heavy CUP CUP See also Sec. 17.74.060 Manufacturing - Light A A A See also Sec. 17.74.060 Recycling Recycling - Collection Facility MUP MUP MUP A Recycling - Processing Facility MUP Research and Development A MUP A See also Sec. 17.74.060 Salvage and Wrecking MUP Warehousing, Storage, and Distribution Outdoor Storage MUP MUP Personal Storage A A Warehousing and Indoor Storage A A MUP Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 4 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP Wholesaling and Distribution A A MUP LODGING Bed and Breakfast Establishment MUP CUP CUP A A A See Sec. 17.86.070 Homeless Shelter A A A A A A A A A A A A See Sec. 17.86.150 and GC Sec. 65583(a)(4) Hostel CUP CUP A A A Hotels and Motels A A A CUP CUP RV Parks CUP PUBLIC AND QUASI-PUBLIC USES Cultural Institutions CUP A A A CUP Hospitals and Clinics Clinic MUP MUP A MUP MUP MUP See Sec. 17.36.030.C and Sec. 17.42.030.A Hospital CUP CUP Park and Recreation Facilities A A A A A A A A A A A A A A Parks and Recreation Commission review required. Public Assembly Facilities CUP A MUP MUP M/A MUP CUP Religious Assembly Facilities CUP MUP MUP MUP MUP A MUP MUP A M/A MUP MUP MUP See 42 U.S.C. §§ 2000cc, et seq. Schools - Colleges CUP Schools - Primary and Secondary CUP CUP MUP MUP CUP CUP CUP MUP CUP See Sec. 17.86.240 Schools - Trade Schools CUP MUP CUP MUP MUP In the C-D zone, Trade Schools are not allowed on the ground floor. Sports and Entertainment Assembly Facility CUP CUP Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 5 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP RESIDENTIAL USES General Residential Housing Types Single-Unit Dwellings, Detached A CUP A A A A A MUP Multi-Unit Residential A A A A MUP Boarding House CUP CUP MUP MUP Caretaker Quarters A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A MUP Continuing Care Community MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Elderly and Long Term Care MUP MUP MUP M/A M/A MUP Family Day Care (Small and Large) A A A A A A A A A A A A A See Sec. 17.86.100 and H&SC 1597.40 Fraternities and Sororities CUP CUP Section 17.86.130 Hospice In-Patient Facility CUP CUP MUP CUP CUP MUP Mobile Home Park A A A A See GC Sec. 65852.7, 65863.7, 65863.8 Residential Care Facilities - 6 or Fewer Residents A A A A A A M/A M/A M/A MUP Multiple state statutes Residential Care Facilities - 7 or More Residents MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Multiple state statutes Supportive and/or Transitional Housing, with On or Off-Site Services A A A A MUP A A A A A A A A See GC Sec. 65583(a)(5) Farmworker Housing A A MIXED USES Mixed-use Development A A A A A A A A See Sec. 17.70.130 Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 6 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP COMMERCIAL USES Adult Entertainment Businesses A A See Sec. 17.86.030 and GC Section 65850.4 Animal Care, Sales and Services Animal Boarding/Kennels CUP MUP MUP Outdoor runs and kennel areas shall be allowed only in the C-S zone. See also Sec. 17.86.170. Animal Grooming A A A A A MUP Animal Retail Sales MUP A A A A Veterinary Services, Large Animal CUP MUP MUP Veterinary Services, Small Animal A A A A M/A A Banks and Financial Institutions ATMs A A A A A A A A A Banks and Credit Unions A A A A MUP MUP MUP See Sec. 17.36.030.B and Sec. 17.40.030.A Check Cashing Shops/Payday Loans MUP MUP Business Services A A A M/A A A A Cemetery CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Commercial Recreation - Large Scale CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP MUP See Sec. 17.36.030.D and Sec. 17.86.110 Commercial Recreation - Small Scale MUP MUP A A A A A A MUP Day Care Center MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP A A A A M/A MUP MUP MUP MUP See Sec. 17.86.100 Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 7 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP Eating and Drinking Establishments Bars and Taverns MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See also Sec. 17.86.040 and Sec. 17.86.050 Restaurant A A A A A A MUP MUP Restaurant with Late Hour Alcohol Service MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See Sec. 17.86.040 and Sec. 17.86.050 Food and Beverage Sales General Market A A A A CUP See Sec. 17.26.030.B.1 Convenience Store MUP MUP MUP A A A A A MUP MUP MUP See Sec. 17.26.030.B.1 and Sec. 17.86.090 Produce Stand MUP MUP A A A A Liquor Store MUP MUP MUP MUP CUP See Sec. 17.26.030.B.2 and Sec. 17.86.040 Food Preparation A A A Funeral Parlors and Internment Services MUP MUP A MUP Instructional Services MUP CUP MUP M/A A M/A CUP A MUP Maintenance and Repair Services A A CUP Offices Business and Professional Offices MUP A A A M/A M/A MUP MUP In the C-S zone, a MUP is required for office uses on the ground floor. See also Sec. 17.36.030.B and Sec. 17.40.030.A. Medical and Dental Offices A A A M/A MUP MUP See Sec. 1736.030.C Personal Services A A A A MUP A MUP Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 8 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP Retail Sales See Sec. 17.26.030.A, 17.30.030.A, 17.32.030, and 17.34.034.A and 17.36.030.A Building Materials and Services - Indoor A A A A A Building Materials and Services - Outdoor MUP A MUP A A Extended Hour Retail MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP General Retail MUP A A A MUP MUP Large-Scale Retail CUP CUP CUP Nurseries and Garden Centers CUP A A Theaters CUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Only nonprofit theaters are allowed in the PF zone. See also Sec. 17.86.030. Vehicle Sales and Services Auto and Vehicle Sales and Rental MUP CUP A MUP Large Vehicle, Construction and Heavy Equipment Sales, Service, and Rental MUP A Service Stations MUP MUP MUP MUP A See Sec. 17.86.250, and Sec. 17.86.060. Vehicle Services - Major Repair/Body Work A A MUP Vehicle Services - Minor Repair/Maintenance CUP MUP A A MUP Vehicle Services - Washing MUP MUP CUP MUP MUP Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 9 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP TRANSPORTATION, COMMUNICATIONS, & UTILITIES Airport CUP CUP CUP MUP Wireless Telecommunications Facilities MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See Sec. 17.86.290, 47 USC Sec. 332(c)(7) of the Telecommunications Act, Pub. Util. Code Sec. 7901 et seq., GC Sec. 65850.6 Freight/Truck Terminals A A MUP Light Fleet-Based Services A MUP MUP Media Production Backlots and Soundstages MUP MUP MUP Broadcast Studios A A M/A A A A Heliport CUP CUP CUP CUP Parking Facilities CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See Sec. 17.86.200 Public Safety Facilities CUP CUP Transit Station or Terminal CUP CUP CUP MUP A Utilities Facilities Ground-mounted equipment in residential zones shall be screened by landscaping to the satisfaction of the Director. Facilities with Onsite Staff CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Facilities with No Onsite Staff (unmanned) MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Transmission Lines CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 10 O 1739 Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone Key: A = Allowed; MUP = Minor Use Permit approval required; CUP = Conditional Use Permit approval required M/A = Minor Use Permit approval required on ground floor along street frontage, allowed on second floor or above Land Use Permit Requirement by Zoning District Specific Use Regulations AG C/OS R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 PF O C-N C-C C-R C-D C-T C-S M BP CANNABIS ACTIVITY Cannabis See Section 17.86.080 Specialty Cultivator MUP MUP MUP Small Cultivator MUP MUP MUP Nursery MUP MUP MUP Manufacturing MUP MUP MUP Distributor MUP MUP MUP Microbusiness CUP MUP/ CUP MUP/ CUP MUP/ CUP See Sec. 17.86.080(E)(12) for specific requirements per zone. Testing CUP A A A Director’s action required. See also Sec. 17.86.080(E)(9). Retailer (Delivery) MUP MUP MUP Retailer (Storefront) CUP CUP SPECIFIC AND TEMPORARY LAND USES Educational Conferences Housing MUP MUP MUP MUP Homestay Rentals See Sec. 17.86.160 Home Occupation See Sec. 17.86.140 Food Trucks See Sec. 17.86.120 Nightclubs and Live Entertainment MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP Office - Temporary See Chapter 17.113 Outdoor Temporary and/or Seasonal Sales See Sec. 17.86.190 and Chapter 17.113 Parking Facility - Temporary CUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See Chapter 17.113 Safe Parking CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP CUP See Sec. 17.86.230 Special Event MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP MUP See Chapter 17.113 Vending Machine See Section 17.86.280 Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 Ordinance No. 1739 (2024 Series) Page 11 O 1739 SECTION 4. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage, in the New Times, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. The Ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after its final passage. INTRODUCED on the 20th day of August 2024, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 3rd day of September 2024, on the following vote: AYES: Council Member Francis, Marx, Shoresman, Vice Mayor Pease, and Mayor Stewart NOES: None ABSENT: None __________________________ Mayor Erica A. Stewart ATTEST: _________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: __________________________ J. Christine Dietrick, City Attorney IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, on ______________________. __________________________ Teresa Purrington, City Clerk Docusign Envelope ID: A4169292-EB4D-4611-83A7-0616E5A15030 9/5/2024 | 4:10 PM PDT