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FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Director
Prepared By; Ryan Betz, Supervising Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY'S STREET
NAME AND ADDRESS REGULATIONS AND ADOPTION OF A
RESOLUTION SETTING RELATED APPLICATION PROCESSING FEES
CAO RECOMMENDATION
1. Introduce an ordinance amending Chapter 12.32, Street Name and Address Regulations of
the Municipal Code to eliminate outdated provisions and to reflect current practices.
2. Adopt a resolution superseding the City's development review notification requirements, as
established by Resolution 6779 (1990 Series), consistent with the recommended
amendments to Chapter 12.32 of the Municipal Code.
3. Adopt a resolution setting a fee, as authorized by Municipal Code section 12.32.070,
associated with processing requests to change addresses, as determined by the 2007-09 Cost
Allocation Plan.
DISCUSSION
In an on-going effort to review existing Cityy processes and identify opportunities for improvement,
staff has reviewed the City's Street Name and Address Regulations and identified several
inconsistencies between the existing ordinance language and the established practical application of
the regulations. Staff also identified existing address and project notification practices were
exceeding previously adopted notification requirements. Staff is also recommending 100% recovery
of the costs associated with processing an address change request.
Street Name and Address Regulations
The City's Street Name and Address Regulations, Chapter 12.32 of the Municipal Code
(Attachment 1), provide procedures for the orderly assignment and modification of street names and
addresses to properties within the City. These regulations ensure consistency and facilitate postal
deliveries and the provision of emergency and other City services. They also define the process for
street naming, displaying address numbers, and notification requirements for street and address
changes. As a result, staff is recommending some minor amendments to eliminate inconsistencies.
(Attachment 2).
Development Review Notification
During the review, staff also identified inconsistencies in the development review notification
requirements adopted by Council via Resolution 6779 (1990 Series). The Resolution establishes
noticing requirements for various types of development review projects. Current address and
project notification practices exceed the adopted notification requirements, and state law
requirements. For example, planning entitlements such as minor discretionary actions, fence height
exceptions, and school tenant permits are advertised five days prior to the review. Advertisement
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procedures include advertising in a general circulation newspaper and can include mailing
notification to adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the project, .and posting signs on the
property itself. However, none of these planning entitlements listed above are currently required to
be advertised under Resolution 6779 or state law (Planning and Zoning § 65091)..
Staff is recommending an amendment to the notification schedule that would reflect the City's
current practice of expanded noticing for minor discretionary actions, fence height exceptions,
rezoning/annexation, and school tenant permits. Staff is also recommending the elimination of the
requirement to advertise for time extension requests for expiring planning entitlements, because past
practices did not advertise and is not required under state law.
Recovering Costs for Processing Address Change Requests
Address change requests are typically requested by property owners that wish to change their
address for personal reasons. Personal reasons can include receiving other's mail, personal
preference of numbers and superstitions. All address change requests are approved by the
Community Development Department only when appropriate City guidelines are met. On average,
the City processes five address change requests per year. Since it is the City's policy to review
service charges on an ongoing basis and to ensure they achieve adopted cost recovery goals, staff is
recommending the adoption of a resolution to recover 100% of the costs associated with processing
the request for an address change.
Section 12.32.070 of the Municipal Code provides that "[a] property owner may apply for an
address change for personal reasons by...[p]aying a fee to be determined by the council." It does
not appear that Council has adopted such a fee, as none appears on the City's fee schedule. The
Community Development Department expends, on average, 1.5 hours per change of address request
at a cost of approximately $103.00. Staff is also recommending the fee be adjusted annually July 1
of each year by the annual percentage change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index — All Urban
Consumers (CPI-U) for the prior calendar year.
Community Development Administrative Costs
Personnel Hours Billing Rate Billing Costs
1—Permit Coordinator .5 $69.00 $34.50
1—Supervising Administrative Assistant 1 $69.00 $69.00
Total $103.00
CONCURRENCE
The Finance Director has reviewed the report and agreed with its findings.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact associated with amending the Street Name and Address Regulations and
adding the notification requirements for the planning entitlements because staff already processes
the notifications accordingly. The proposed resolution setting a fee for processing a request for an
address change would result in cost recovery to the Community Development Department.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not amend the Street Name and Address Regulations. Council could decide not to
eliminate outdated provisions within Chapter 12.32, however for the reasons identified in this
report, this is not recommended. The proposed changes to the regulations reflect current
practices.
2. Do not adopt a resolution superseding the previous development review notification
requirements. By adopting a resolution that supersedes the development review notification,
the notification requirement table would reflect current notification practices.
3. Do not adopt resolution setting a fee to recover 100% of the administrative costs associated
with processing an address change request. It is the City's policy to review administrative
processes and identify appropriate service charges. To recover 100% of the administrative costs
in processing an address change request, it is recommended that a fee for the service be applied.
ATTACHMENTS
1. Proposed Ordinance amending Chapter 12.32, Street Name and Address Regulations, of the
Municipal Code.
2. Proposed amendments to Chapter 12.32 Street Name and Address Regulations of the
Municipal Code.
3. Resolution superseding Resolution 6779 adding several and eliminating one notification
requirements.
4. Resolution setting a fee, as authorized by Municipal Code section 12.32.070, associated
with processing requests to change addresses.
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ORDINANCE NO. (2008 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE STREET NAME AND
ADDRESS REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to review existing processes and identify opportunities
for improvement; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed Chapter 12.32, Street Name and Address Regulations of
the Municipal Code and identified several inconsistencies between the ordinance language and the
established practical application of the regulations and has recommended the appropriate
amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the
Municipal Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection B (Change of Address) of Section 12.32.070 (Procedures for
assigning and changing addresses) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and Address Regulations) of
Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
B. Change of Address.
1. An address must be changed when it is out of sequence, does not conform to the city's block
numbering map, is confusing, or might delay emergency response. If an address is changed,
the Community Development Department must notify the owner and tenant in charge of the
building in writing at least 10 days before the effective date and must post a public notice on
the property at least five days before the effective date.
2. A property owner may apply for an address change for personal reasons by:
a. Submitting an application for number change;
b. Paying a set fee to be determined by the Council and adjusted annually July 1 of each
year by the annual percentage change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
The community development department must decide whether the proposed address meets
the requirements of these regulations. If it does not, the application must be denied. If it
does, then the application will be approved.
SECTION 2. Section 12.32.100 (Procedures for naming and renaming streets) of
Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public
Places) of the Municipal Code is hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.100 is adopted to read as
follows:
A. New Streets. Streets to be created by a land division must be named by the developer and
approved by the Community Development Department, during the review and approval of the
tentative and final subdivision maps.
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B. Initiation. The Council, Planning Commission, Community Development Department, or owner
of adjoining property may initiate the naming or renaming of an existing street. A
nonrefundable application fee, established by the Council, will be charged a property owner
initiating the process.
C. Application and Petition. The initiating party must file a completed street name application and
street name petition with the Community Development Department.
1. When a naming or renaming of an existing street is initiated by a property owner, the
petition must be signed by owners or tenants representing at least two-thirds of the parcels,
dwelling units or businesses located along the affected street segment..
2. When a naming or renaming of an existing street is initiated by the Council, Planning
Commission or Community Development Department, the petition need be signed only by
an authorized representative of the initiating party.
D. Public Hearing Procedure for naming or renaming existing streets.
1. Scheduling. When it receives a completed application and petition, the community
development department must schedule a public hearing before the planning commission.
2. Notice. At least ten days before the hearing, notice of it must be posted in at least three
public places along the affected street segment. All owners of property along the segment
must be notified by first-class mail at least ten days before the hearing.
3. Action. At the public hearing, the planning commission must hear and consider all name
proposals and objections. If at the end of the hearing the commission finds that one or more
of these names satisfy the requirements of these regulations, it must adopt a name selected
from those proposed for the street. The commission may also assess the applicant reasonable
costs for changing maps and replacing or installing signs.
4. Formal Designation. When the Commission adopts a street name change, the name must be
entered in the Commission's minutes. After that, the street must be known by that name.
E. Appeal. The planning commission's decision may be appealed to the council by anyone,
according to Chapter 1.20.
F. Notification After Change. After a street name change is adopted, the Community Development
Department must notify all the appropriate public agencies and the property owners and tenants
along the affected street.
SECTION 3. Section 12.32. 120 (Street name signs) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and
Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is
hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.120 is adopted to read as follows:
A. Responsibility. The city must provide name signs for all streets within its jurisdiction, except
as noted in subsections C and D of this section.
B. Criteria.
1. Every intersection must have signs naming all the intersecting streets. The number of signs
required will be determined by the Public services Works Department.
2. Street name signs must be clearly visible to passing.motorists and pedestrians.
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3. Letters and numbers on street signs must contrast with the background color and must be
large enough to be easily read from the sidewalk or a vehicle on the street.
4. Placement must clearly indicate which streets correspond to the names.
5. The signs must meet the minimum standards of the Public services Works Department.
C. Signs for Streets Created by Division of Land.
1. The subdivider must provide street name signs for all intersections created by a land
division.
2. The signs must meet the criteria stated in subsection B of this section.
3. Placement must be determined by the City Engineer Public Works Director or
his/her designee.
4. After acceptance of the streets, the signs must be maintained by the Public services Works
Department
D. Signs for Private Streets.
1. Property owners may be required to install and maintain permanent street signs or private
streets.
2. If signs are required, property owners may choose the design, size and material, as long as
they meet the criteria specified in subsection B of this section.
SECTION 3. Section 12.32.130 (Administration) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and
Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is
hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.130 is adopted to read as follows:
A. Authority. The community development department has sole authority to administer and
interpret these regulations, subject to appeal to the planning commission.
B. Approval. All street names must be approved by, and address numbers determined by the
community development department.
C. Street Name Signs. Street name signs along publicly maintained streets must be installed and
maintained by the Public Services Works Department, except as noted in subsections C and D of
Section 12.32.120. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9961)
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
Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect at the
expiration of thirty(30) days after its final passage.
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INTRODUCED on the day of April 2008, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by
the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of 200_, on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Jonathan Pwell
rney
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Chapter 12.32
STREET NAME AND
ADDRESS REGULATIONS
Sections:
12.32.010 Purpose.
12.32.020 Definitions.
1232.030 Area affected.
12.32.040 Documents to be maintained by Community Development Department.
12.32.050 Street name requirement.
12.32.060 Address requirement.
12.32.070 Procedures for assigning and changing addresses.
12.32.080 Address numbering standards.
12.32.090 Display of address numbers.
12.32.100 Procedures for naming and renaming streets.
12.32.110 Street name criteria.
1232.120 Street name signs.
12.32.130 Administration.
12.32.140 Enforcement.
12.32.010 Purpose.
This chapter provides street name and address regulations for the City. The regulations are adopted
to protect and promote the health, safety and welfare of those who live and work in the city by:
A. Helping fire,police and ambulance personnel locate more quickly the scene of an emergency;
B. Expediting postal and commercial delivery services;
C. Reducing confusion for people trying to find a business or residence;
D. Implementing the Safety Element of the General Plan by aiding contingency planning. (Ord. 919
§ 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9950)
12.32.020 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words shall have the following meanings:
A. "Address" means a combination of a number, a street name and, when necessary, a unit number
that is assigned to a parcel, structure or unit within a structure, and is unique to it, to indicate its
location.
B. "Adjoining"means having a common boundary for at least twenty-five feet.
C. "Alley" means a public vehicle way, named or unnamed, providing secondary access to the rear
of property that faces a street.
D. `Building" means any structure used or intended for sheltering or supporting any use or
occupancy.
E. Building, principal. "Principal building" means a building that is large enough or used in such a
way that, in the Community Development Department's judgment, it requires a separate address.
Mobile homes are principal buildings.
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F. "Division of land" means the division of any real property into two or more parcels.
G. "Driveway" means a vehicle way that provides access, primarily for the occupants, from a street
into a lot and that:
1. Has a ramp for its entrance from the street; or
2. Is small enough or of such a character that addresses along it would be clearer if they used
the name of the street from which the way provides access.
H. "Lot"means a parcel of real property.
I. "Property owner" means the person, firm, corporation or partnership that the latest county tax
assessment roll shows as the owner or long-term lessee of a particular lot.
J. "Street"means a right-of-way providing vehicular access to abutting property.
K. Street, city. "City street' means a street that has been accepted by the council for public
purposes. A public street.
L. Street, continuous. "Continuous street" means a street along which there are no major changes
in general direction, no barriers that block all through traffic, no intersections where the street
appears to end, and no radical changes in the street's character.
M. Street, private. "Private street"means any street that is not owned by the City,
N. "Street segment"means a linear portion of a street, sometimes including the whole street.
O. "Structure" means anything assembled or constructed on the ground, or attached to anything
with a foundation on the ground. This includes mobile homes and manufactured housing
regardless of their method of attachment. (Ord. 919 § I (part), 1982: prior code § 9963)
12.32.030 Area affected.
The regulations codified in this chapter are effective throughout the city. Areas outside the city
limits are governed by the County's addressing regulations administered by the County Planning
Department. Wherever possible, the County and City addressing regulations will be compatible.
(Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 995 1)
12.32.040 Documents to be maintained by Community Development Department.
A. The City's Community Development Department will maintain the following documents:
1. Street Index. An index of existing and prior names of all city and private streets within the
city limits.
2. Block Numbering Map. A map that shows present and future block numbering within the
city's urban reserve and provides a basis for clear, consistent addressing citywide:
3. Address Records. Records of all assigned addresses.
B. All documents required by these regulations and other pertinent addressing records must be
available for public inspection at the Community Development Department during business
hours. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982:prior code § 9952)
12.32.050 Street name requirement.
A. All public and private vehicle ways within the city limits, except driveways and alleys, must
have a name.
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B. Driveways must not be named.
C. Alleys may be named. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9953)
12.32.060 Address requirement.
All parcels, principal buildings, and separate units in a principal building must have an address
unless the Community Development Director decides an address is unnecessary. (Ord. 919 § 1
(part), 1982:prior code § 9954)
12.32.070 Procedures for assigning and changing addresses.
A. Assignment. The Community Development Department must assign both the number and
determine which street name to use for all addresses and inform property owners and occupants
of them without charge.
B. Change of Address.
1. An address must be changed when it is out of sequence, does not conform to the City's block
numbering map, is confusing, or might delay emergency response. If an address is changed,
the Community Development Department must notify the owner and tenant in charge of the
building in writing at least 10 days before the effective date and must post a ..ublie ne..ee en
the_pr-epet:ty at least five days bef«e the effeetiye d84..
2. A property owner may apply for an address change for personal reasons by:
a. Submitting an application for number change;
b. Paying a set fee to be determined by the Council and adjusted annually Julyof each
year by the annual percentage chane in the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
The Community Development Department must decide whether the proposed address meets
the requirements of these regulations. If it does not, the application must be denied. If it
does, then the application will be refefFed to the Planning Commission approved. (Ord. 919
§ 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9955)
12.32.080 Address numbering standards.
A. The City's block numbering map must be used to assign block numbers.
B. For streets running within five degrees of north-south over more than half their length, numbers
on the east side of the street must be even and on the west side must be odd. For other streets,
numbers on the northerly side must be even and on the southerly side must be odd.
C. Individual addresses within a block must reflect as accurately as possible the relative position
within the block of an undeveloped lot's center or a building's main entrance. For example, an
undeveloped lot in the middle of a one hundred block or a building with its main entrance at the
middle of a one hundred block must be numbered approximately one hundred fifty.
D. Individual exceptions to these address number standards may be made where special
circumstances require. Clarity and uniformity are the goal. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code
§ 9956)
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12.32.090 Display of address numbers.
A. Display Requirement. All structures that have a separate address must display their address
number. If the location of the number or entrance could cause confusion about which street is
involved, the street name must be displayed with the number.
B. New Structures. The owner of a new structure must display the assigned address number before
the Construction Regulations Division will approve occupancy of the structure.
C. Change of Address. Within thirty days after receiving written notification of an address change,
the owner of an existing structure must display the new number and remove all obsolete
numbers.
D. Type, Color, Size of Numbers. Address numbers must be displayed as Arabic numerals and
must be a color that contrasts with the background color. All buildings must have numbers that
can be read easily from the street. Unusually large numbers may be subject to the City's Sign
Regulations.
E. Number Location. Address numbers must be displayed on the building near the entrance.
Numbers must be easily seen from the street. If the location of a building's or unit's main
entrance might not be clear, address numbers must be displayed where they clearly indicate the
entrance's location. This might require displaying the number in more than one place. Numbers
painted on the curb, while a desirable feature, do not satisfy this requirement.
F. Directories. When irregular layout of a multiple-address development might cause confusion
about the location of an address within the project, a directory board with a map must be posted
at every driveway entrance and main entrance walkway. Directories must clearly show the
location of all addresses that can be reached via that walk or driveway. A drawing of the
directory, fully dimensioned and showing the type and size of letters and numerals, must be
submitted to the Community Development Department for approval (with no fee). Directories
must be easily seen from the street or sidewalk, as appropriate. Driveway directories must be
placed so that the car of someone pausing to read them can be out of the street and not block the
sidewalk or driveway. Additional interior directories may be required where necessary to locate
an address..
G. Mailboxes. If a mailbox is located on the same street as the address it serves, only the number
need be displayed on the box. If the mailbox and building are located on separate streets, both
the address number and the street name must be on the box. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior
code § 9957)
12.32.100 Procedures for naming and renaming streets.
A. New Streets. Streets to be created by a land division must be named by the developer and
approved by the Community Development Department, during the review and approval of the
tentative and final subdivision maps.
B. Initiation. The Council, Planning Commission, Community Development Department, or
owner of adjoining property may initiate the nentiftge-r renaming of an existing street. A
nonrefundable application fee, established by the Council, will be charged a property owner
initiating the process.
C. Application and Petition. The initiating party must file a completed street name application
and street name petition with the Community Development Department.
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1. When a naming,—erenaming of an eristin.; street is initiated by a property owner, the
petition must be signed by owners or tenants representing at least two-thirds of the parcels,
dwelling units or businesses located along the affected street segment.
2. When a naffiing ar renaming gf_att,_..existina street is initiated by the Council, Planning
Commission or Community Development Department, the petition need be signed only by
an authorized representative of the initiating party.
D. Public Hearing Procedure,for n�f renaining existing streets.
1. Scheduling. When it receives a completed application and petition, the Community
Development Department must schedule a public hearing before the Planning Commission.
2. Notice. At least 10 days before the hearing, notice of it must be posted in at least three
public places along the affected street segment. All owners of property along the segment
must be notified by first-class mail at least 10 days before the hearing.
3. Action. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission must hear and consider all name
proposals and objections. If at the end of the hearing the Commission finds that one or more
of these names satisfy the requirements of these regulations, it must adopt a name selected
from those proposed for the street. The commission may also assess the applicant reasonable
costs for changing maps and replacing or installing signs.
4. Formal Designation. When the Commission adopts astreet name change, the name must be
entered in the Commission's minutes. After that, the street must be known by that name.
E. Appeal. The Planning Commission's decision may be appealed to the Council by anyone,
according to Chapter 1.20.
F. Notification After Change. After a street name chance is adopted, the Community
Development Department must notify all the appropriate public agencies and the property
owners and tenants along the affected street. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9958)
1232.110 Street name criteria.
Street names adopted after the effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter must meet the
following criteria:
A. Street names must be pleasant sounding and grammatically correct.
B. Street names must be easy to spell, pronounce and read so the public, especially children, can
say the name correctly in an emergency.
C. Street names must include an appropriate classification such as "street," "way," "lane," etc., to
be determined by the Community Development Department.
D. Streets must not be named after a living person, except they may be named after a family
prominent in local history even if family members are alive.
E. Streets in the 911 emergency-response area must not have duplicate or similar sounding names.
F. Street names must have fewer than fifteen characters, including letters, punctuation and spaces,
but not including the street classification.
G. A continuous street, or one proposed to be continuous, must have the same name throughout its
length.
H. Two street segments that do not form a continuous street, and are not proposed to form one,
must have different names. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9959)
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12.32.120 Street name signs.
A. Responsibility. The City must provide name signs for all streets within its jurisdiction, except as
noted in subsections C and D of this section.
B. Criteria.
1. Every intersection must have signs naming all the intersecting streets. The number of signs
required will be determined by the Public sees Works Department.
2. Street name signs must be clearly visible to passing motorists and pedestrians.
3. Letters and numbers on street signs must contrast with the background color and must be
large enough to be easily read from the sidewalk or a vehicle on the street.
4. Placement must clearly indicate which streets correspond to the names.
5. The signs must meet the minimum standards of the Public sei=�iees Works Department.
C. Signs for Streets Created by Division of Land.
1. The subdivider must provide street name signs for all intersections created by a land
division.
2. The signs must meet the criteria stated in subsection B of this section.
3. Placement must be determined by the r:*, Engineer Public ),Yorks Director or his/her
designee.
4. After acceptance of the streets, the signs must be maintained by the Public sei=�ieesWorks
Department
D. Signs for Private Streets.
1. Property owners may be required to install and maintain permanent street signs or private
streets.
2. If signs are required, property owners may choose the design, size and material, as long as
they meet the criteria specified in subsection B of this section. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982:
prior code § 9960)
12.32.130 Administration.
A. Authority. The Community Development Department has sole authority to administer and
interpret these regulations, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission.
B. Approval. All street names must be approved by, and address numbers determined by the
Community Development Department.
C. Street Name Signs. Street name signs along publicly maintained streets must be installed and
maintained by the Public Set-viees ff'orks Department, except as noted in subsections C and D of
Section 12.32.120. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9961)
12.32.140 Enforcement.
The Community Development Department is responsible for enforcing these regulations. (Ord. 919
§ 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9962)
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RESOLUTION NO. (2008 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPTING
REVISED DEVELOPMENT REVIEW NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the City follows specific notification requirements for planning entitlements
requiring development review; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously adopted Resolution 6779 (1990 Series)
establishing development review notification requirements; and
WHEREAS, the City's current practice exceeds the current requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Council desires to revise the requirements to reflect current legal requirements and
City practice in excess of those requirements; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. Resolution 6779 as superseded and the City Council adopts the Notification
Requirement table, attached hereto as reference.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 200x.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROV AS TO F
Jon
Jo P. Lowell
�fflty Attorney
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NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
POSTCARDS POSTCARDS
Ad TO OWNERS
Procedures AD TO ADJACENT Man WITHIN Signs
OWNERS 300,
Address Change 5
Administrative Actions (SDU,DA,M,LLA 5
Appeals Same as original alication --
Architectural ARC Review 10 log 10
Minor or Incidental 5 e 5 a 5 e
Non-Residential adjacent to Residential Zones 10 10 10
Determination of Significant Structure 10 10 10
Demolition of Significant Structure h h 10 10
Condominium Conversions t0 10 log 10 10
Cultural Heritage - Projects on Residential Sites 5
Projects in Historical Districts b 5
Demolition on Historic Resources Sites 5
Demolition in Historic Districts b 5
Changing Master List: Resources 5
Changing Historical District Boundaries 10 10 10 10
Downtown Housing Conversion Permits -_ City Council 10 10 a g 10
Environmental Review h
Fence Height Exception-FH 5 e 5 a 5 e
General Plan Amendment - Ma - PC and CC 10 10 10
Text - PC and CC 10
Home Occupation Permits 5
Home Occupation with Admin Hearing 5 5 a 5
Parcel Maps(except Plan.Dev -Tentative Ma -Director-MS 10 10 10 10
Final Ma - Director 10 10
Planned Development Rezoning - Preliminary-PC&CC 10 10 10 10
Final Development Plan - Director no notice--
Amendments rel min or final - PC 10 10 10 10
Rezoning/Annexation - Ma - PC and CC 10 10 10 10
Text - PC and CC 10
School Tenant Permits h
School Tenant Permit with STP 5 e, 5 a 5 e
School Tenant with Administrative Use Permit 5 5 a 5
Sidewalk Sales Permits --no notice--
Sin Permits -no notice--
Specific Plan Amendments - PC and CC 10 10 1 10
Street Abandonments - Planning Commission 10 10 10 1 10
Resolution of Intent - City Council - no notice-
Resolution Ordering - City Council 10 10 to c
Street Name Change - Planning Commission 10 to 10 g 10d
Time Extensions --no notice--
Tract Maps and Parcel Maps with PD tentative - PC 10 10 10a 10
Use Permits - Administrative Hearin -5a 5
PC and CC 10 10a 10
Variances - Administrative Hearing 5 5 a 5
a) Notice to adjacent tenants,including those across street e) Notice at least 5 days before final decision
b) Notice may be required to adjacent or any other f) Letters sent to persons of organizations that have
property owners at the discretion of the CDD Director requested notice of demolition of significant structures
c) Signs must be 300' apart or less,minimum of 3 signs g) Notice to tenants
d) Minimum of 3 signs h) No specific date or time limit
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RESOLUTION NO. (2008 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO SETTING
A FEE ASSOCIATED WITH PROCESSING REQUESTS TO CHANGE ADDRESSES,
AS DETERMINED BY THE 2007-09 COST ALLOCATION PLAN.
WHEREAS, Section 12.32.070 of the Municipal Code provides that "[a] property owner
may apply for an address change for personal reasons by...[p]aying a fee to be determined by the
council."; and
WHEREAS, There is no adopted fee associated with processing requests to change
addresses; and
WHEREAS, It is the City's policy to review General Fund service charges on an ongoing
basis and to adjust them as required to ensure they remain adequate to achieve adopted cost recovery
goals; and
WHEREAS,the City expends $148 in processing address change requests; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. A fee is hereby adopted in the amount of$148 to recover 100% of the costs
associated with processing requests to change addresses and shall be adjusted annually July 1 of
each year by the annual percentage change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index—All Urban
Consumers (CPI-U) for the prior calendar year.
Upon motion of , seconded by
and on the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was adopted this day of 200x.
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
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VIA: Ken.Hampian, CAO
FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Direor
BY: Ryan Betz, Supervising Administrative Assistant ,?/
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Item #6 April 15, 2008 Agenda
This is a revision to the proposed ordinance for Public Hearing Item #6. During the ordinance
revision process, an incorrect reference describing the street naming process was mistakenly left
in the proposed ordinance (Chapter 12.32.100 § 2). The correct language for the proposed
ordinance, as described in the council agenda report, is attached.
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ORDINANCE NO. (2008 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE STREET NAME AND
ADDRESS REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to review existing processes and identify
opportunities for improvement; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed Chapter 12.32, Street Name and Address Regulations
of the Municipal Code and identified several inconsistencies between the ordinance language and
the established practical application of the regulations and has recommended the appropriate
amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the
Municipal Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection B (Change of Address) of Section 12.32.070 (Procedures for
assigning and changing addresses) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and Address Regulations) of
Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
B. Change of Address.
1. An address must be changed when it is out of sequence, does not conform to the city's
block numbering map, is confusing, or might delay emergency response. If an address is
changed, the Community Development Department must notify the owner and tenant in
charge of the building in writing at least 10 days before the effective date and must post a
public notice on the property at least five days before the effective date
2. A property owner may apply for an address change for personal reasons by:
a. Submitting an application for number change;
b. Paying a set fee to be determined by the Council and adjusted annually July 1 of
each year by the annual percentage change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
The Community Development Department must decide whether the proposed address
meets the requirements of these regulations. If it does not, the application must be denied.
If it does, then the application will be approved.
SECTION 2. Section 12.32.100 (Procedures for naming and renaming streets) of
Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public
Places) of the Municipal Code is hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.100 is adopted to read
as follows:
Council Memo 4.15.08 Street Name and Address Regulations page 3
A. New Streets. Streets to be created by a land division must be named by the developer and
approved by the Community Development Department, during the review and approval of
the tentative and final subdivision maps.
B. Initiation. The Council, Planning Commission, Community Development Department, or
owner of adjoining property may initiate the renaming of an existing street. A nonrefundable
application fee, established by the Council, will be charged a property owner initiating the
process.
C. Application and Petition. The initiating party must file a completed street name application
and street name petition with the Community Development Department.
1. When a renaming of an existing street is initiated by a property owner, the petition must
be signed by owners or tenants representing at least two-thirds of the parcels, dwelling
units or businesses located along the affected street segment.
2. When a renaming of an existing street is initiated by the Council, Planning Commission
or Community Development Department, the petition need be signed only by an
authorized representative of the initiating party.
D. Public Hearing Procedure for renaming existing streets.
1. Scheduling. When it receives a completed application and petition, the community
development department must schedule a public hearing before the planning commission.
2. Notice. At least ten days before the hearing, notice of it must be posted in at least three
public places along the affected street segment. All owners of property along the segment
must be notified by first-class mail at least ten days before the hearing.
3. Action. At the public Bearing, the planning commission must hear and consider all name
proposals and objections. If at the end of the hearing the commission finds that one or
more of these names satisfy the requirements of these regulations, it must adopt a name
selected from those proposed for the street. The commission may also assess the applicant
reasonable costs for changing maps and replacing or installing signs.
4. Formal Designation. When the Commission adopts a street name change, the name must
be entered in the Commission's minutes. After that, the street must be known by that
name.
E. Appeal. The planning commission's decision may be appealed to the council by anyone,
according to Chapter 1.20.
F. Notification After Change. After a street name change is adopted, the Community
Development Department must notify all the appropriate public agencies and the property
owners and tenants along the affected street.
SECTION 3. Section 12.32. 120 (Street name signs) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and
Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is
hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.120 is adopted to read as follows:
A. Responsibility. The city must provide name signs for all streets within its jurisdiction, except
as noted in subsections C and D of this section.
Council Memo 4.15.08 Street Name and Address Regulations page 4
B. Criteria.
1. Every intersection must have signs naming all the intersecting streets. The number of
signs required will be determined by the Public services Works Department.
2. Street name signs must be clearly visible to passing motorists and pedestrians.
3. Letters and numbers on street signs must contrast with the background color and must be
large enough to be easily read from the sidewalk or a vehicle on the street.
4. Placement must clearly indicate which streets correspond to the names.
5. The signs must meet the minimum standards of the Public services Works Department.
C. Signs for Streets Created by Division of Land.
1. The sub-divider must provide street name signs for all intersections created by a land
division.
2. The signs must meet the criteria stated in subsection B of this section.
3. Placement must be determined by the City Engineer Public Works Director or
his/her designee.
4. After acceptance of the streets, the signs must be maintained by the Public services Works
Department
D. Signs for Private Streets.
1. Property owners may be required to install and maintain permanent street signs or private
streets.
2. If signs are required, property owners may choose the design, size and material, as long as
they meet the criteria specified in subsection.B of this section.
SECTION 3. Section 12.32.130 (Administration) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and
Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is
hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.130 is adopted to read as follows:
A. Authority. The Community Development Department has sole authority to administer and
interpret these regulations, subject to appeal to the planning commission.
B. Approval. All street names must be approved by, and address numbers determined by the
community development department.
C. Street Name Signs. Street name signs along publicly maintained streets must be installed and
maintained by the Public Services Works Department, except as noted in subsections C and
D of Section 12.32.120. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9961)
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
Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect at
the expiration of thirty(30) days after its final passage.
Council Memo 4.15.08 Street Name and Address Regulations page 5
INTRODUCED on the day of April 2008, AND FINALLY ADOPTED
by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of 200_, on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jonathan P. Lowell
( City Attorney
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DATE S of ITEM #. 1
TO: city council SLO CITY CLERK
VIA: Ken Hampian, CAO ry
FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Dire for
BY: Ryan Betz, Supervising Administrative Assistant
SUBJECT: Public Hearing Item#6 April 15,2008 Agenda
This is a revision to the red file released yesterday regarding the proposed ordinance for Public
Hearing Item #6. A typographical error on the sequence of the ordinance's sections was found
and corrected. The correct language for the proposed ordinance, consistent with the analysis
described in the council agenda report, is attached.
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ORDINANCE NO. (2008 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING CHAPTER 12.32 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE STREET NAME AND
ADDRESS REGULATIONS OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the City to review existing processes and identify
opportunities for improvement; and
WHEREAS, City staff has reviewed Chapter 12.32, Street Name and Address Regulations
of the Municipal Code and identified several inconsistencies between the ordinance language and
the established practical application of the regulations and has recommended the appropriate
amendments; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments are consistent with the
Municipal Code; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. Subsection B (Change of Address) of Section 12.32.070 (Procedures for
assigning and changing addresses) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and Address Regulations) of
Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is hereby amended to read
as follows:
B. Change of Address.
1. An address must be changed when it is out of sequence, does not conform to the city's
block numbering map, is confusing, or might delay emergency response. If an address is
changed, the Community Development Department must notify the owner and tenant in
charge of the building in writing at least 10 days before the effective date and must post a
public notice on the property at least five days before the effective date
2. A property owner may apply for an address change for personal reasons by:
a. Submitting an application for number change;
b. Paying a set fee to be determined by the Council and adjusted annually July I of
each year by the annual percentage change in the U.S. Consumer Price Index.
The Community Development Department must decide whether the proposed address
meets the requirements of these regulations. If it does not, the application must be denied.
If it does, then the application will be approved.
SECTION 2. Section 12.32.100 (Procedures for naming and renaming streets) of
Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public
Places) of the Municipal Code is hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.100 is adopted to read
as follows:
Council Memo 4.15.08 Street Name and Address Regulations page 3
A. New Streets. Streets to be created by a land division must be named by the developer and
approved by the Community Development Department, during the review and approval of
the tentative and final subdivision maps.
B. Initiation. The Council, Planning Commission, Community Development Department, or
owner of adjoining property may initiate the renaming of an existing street. A nonrefundable
application fee, established by the Council, will be charged a property owner initiating the
process.
C. Application and Petition. The initiating party must file a completed street name application
and street name petition with the Community Development Department.
1. When a renaming of an existing street is initiated by a property owner, the petition must
be signed by owners or tenants representing at least two-thirds of the parcels, dwelling
units or businesses located along the affected street segment.
2. When a renaming of an existing street is initiated by the Council, Planning Commission
or Community Development Department, the petition need be signed only by an
authorized representative of the initiating party.
D. Public Hearing Procedure for renaming existing streets.
1. Scheduling. When it receives a completed application and petition, the Community
Development Department must schedule a public hearing before the Planning
Commission.
2. Notice. At least ten days before the hearing, notice of it must be posted in at least three
public places along the affected street segment. All owners of property along the segment
must be notified by first-class mail at least ten days before the hearing.
3. Action. At the public hearing, the Planning Commission must hear and consider all name
proposals and objections. If at the end of the hearing the commission finds that one or
more of these names satisfy the requirements of these regulations, it must adopt a name
selected from those proposed for the street. The Commission may also assess the applicant
reasonable costs for changing maps and replacing or installing signs.
4. Formal Designation. When the Commission adopts a street name change, the name must
be entered in the Commission's minutes. After that, the street must be known by that
name.
E. Appeal. The Planning Commission's decision may be appealed to the council by anyone,
according to Chapter 1.20.
F. Notification After Change. After a street name change is adopted, the Community
Development Department must notify all the appropriate public agencies and the property
owners and tenants along the affected street.
SECTION 3. Section 12.32. 120 (Street name signs) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and
Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places) of the Municipal Code is
hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.120 is adopted to read as follows:
A. Responsibility. The cityrriust provide name signs for all streets within its jurisdiction, except
Council Memo 4,15.08 Street Name and Address Regulations page 4
as noted in subsections C and D of this section.
B. Criteria.
1. Every intersection must have signs naming all the intersecting streets. The number of signs
required will be determined by the Public Works Department.
2.. Street name signs must be clearly visible to passing motorists and pedestrians.
3. Letters and numbers on street signs must contrast with the background color and must be
large enough to be easily read from the sidewalk or a vehicle on the street.
4. Placement must clearly indicate which streets correspond to the names.
5.The signs must meet the minimum standards of the Public Works Department.
C. Signs for Streets Created by Division of Land.
1. The sub-divider must provide street name signs for all intersections created by a land
division.
2. The signs must meet the criteria stated in subsection B of this section.
3. Placement must be determined by the City Engineer Public Works Director or
his/her designee.
4. After acceptance of the streets, the signs must be maintained by the Public Works
Department
D. Signs for Private Streets.
1. Property owners may be required to install and maintain permanent street signs on private
streets.
2. If signs are required, property owners may choose the design, size and material, as long as
they meet the criteria specified in subsection B of this section.
SECTION 4. Section 12.32.130 (Administration) of Chapter 12.32 (Street Name and
Address Regulations) of Title 12 (Streets, Sidewalks and Public Places)of the Municipal Code is
hereby rescinded and new Section 12.32.130 is adopted to read as follows:
A. Authority. The Community Development Department has sole authority to administer and
interpret these regulations, subject to appeal to the Planning Commission.
B. Approval. All street names must be approved by, and address numbers determined by the
Community Development Department.
C. Street Name Signs. Street name signs along publicly maintained streets must be installed and
maintained by the Public Works Department, except as noted in subsections C and D of
Section 12.32.120. (Ord. 919 § 1 (part), 1982: prior code § 9961)
SECTION 5. 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
Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect at
the expiration of thirty(30) days after its final passage.
Council Memo 4.15.08 Street Name and Address Regulations page 5
INTRODUCED on the day of April 2008, AND FINALLY ADOPTED
by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of 20Q, on the
following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Audrey Hooper
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
/onathan P. Lowell
orney