HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1118-26 (CODE-0149-2026 -- Citywide)RESOLUTION NO. PC-1118-26
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE
AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS), TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS), AND TITLE 5
(LICENSES, PERMITS, AND REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL
CODE REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, JUNIOR
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, URBAN LOT SPLITS, MOBILE
HOMES, AND OTHER CLARIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO
REGULATIONS ASSOCIATED WITH HOUSING, WITH AN EXEMPTION
FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA) AS REPRESENTED IN THE
STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED APRIL 8, 2026 (CODE-
0149-2026)
WHEREAS, on August 31, 2020, Governor Newsom approved AB 2782
implementing numerous changes to the Mobilehome Residency Law, primarily
repealing an exemption to rent control measures for long-term mobile home leases; and
WHEREAS, on October 10, 2025, Governor Newsom approved AB 1061 to
allow minor urban lot splits on properties located in a historic district; and
WHEREAS, the City of San Luis Obispo desires to update Title 16 (Subdivision
Regulations) and Title 5 (Licenses, Permits, and Regulations) so that they may be
consistent with current state law; and
WHEREAS, a number of changes have been identified in order to clarify or
change processes related to housing development to more efficiently implement policies
and programs of the City of San Luis Obispo’s General Plan that are implemented
through Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) and align with state housing law; and
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 April 8, 2026, for the purpose of recommending various amendments to Title
16, Title 17, and Title 5 of the Municipal Code to ensure consistency with state law, as
well as to clarify City standards and procedures; and
WHEREAS, notice of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by the law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including
the testimony of interested parties and the evaluation and recommendations by staff,
presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City
of San Luis Obispo as follows:
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-1118-2026
CODE-0149-2026 (Citywide)
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SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all evidence, the Planning Commission makes
the following findings:
1. The proposed amendments to Titles 16, 17, and 5 will not cause significant health,
safety, or welfare concerns since the amendments are consistent with the General
Plan and directly implement City goals and polices.
2. The proposed amendments to Title 17 are consistent with the 6th Cycle Housing
Element in promoting Goal 5 (Housing Variety) and Goal 6 (Housing Production).
3. The proposed amendments to Title 16, 17, and 5 are consistent with state law.
SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The proposed code amendments to
Title 16, Title 17, and Title 5 of the Municipal Code have been assessed in accordance
with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City.
Specifically, the proposed amendments have been determined to be exempt from further
environmental review pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), the “Common
Sense” exemption, because the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies
only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment, and it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity
in question may have a significant effect on the environment. Individual discretionary
developments will still be required to conduct environmental analyses as appropriate. The
proposed code amendments pertaining to ADUs and JADUs are also exempt under
Public Resourced Code Section 21080.17 that applies to local ordinances implementing
state regulations related to accessory dwelling units.
SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission hereby recommends to the City
Council the introduction and adoption of an ordinance to amend Title 16 (Subdivision
Regulations), Title 17 (Zoning Regulations), and Title 5 (Licenses, Permits, and
Regulations) of the City’s Municipal Code regarding accessory and junior accessory
dwelling units, urban lot splits, mobile homes, and other clarifications and changes to
regulations associated with housing, as set forth in Attachments B, C, and D.
Upon motion of Commissioner Cooley, seconded by Commissioner Flores and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Cooley, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Commissioner
Jorgenson, Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner Flores, Chair Houghton
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Vice Chair Tolle
Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-1118-2026
CODE-0149-2026 (Citywide)
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The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 8th day of April, 2026.
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Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission