Report Prepared by: Kim Espinosa, Planning Manager, Development Services Department
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SUBJECT: Second Reading and Final Adoption of an Ordinance to Amend Merced Municipal Code Section 20.42 Regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU's) to Meet the Modified Requirements of State Law in Regards to Minimum Lot Sizes, Owner-Occupancy Requirements, Maximum Size of an ADU, Application Review Times, Parking Requirements, the Charging of Impact Fees, the Sale of ADU's, "Junior ADU's," and Other Requirements of State Law
REPORT IN BRIEF
Second reading and final adoption of an ordinance that would modify the City's zoning requirements for "accessory dwelling units" (ADU's) to meet the modified requirements of State Law in regards to minimum lot sizes, owner-occupancy requirements, maximum size of an ADU, application review times, parking requirements, the charging of impact fees, the sale of ADU's, "junior ADU's," and other requirements of State Law.
RECOMMENDATION
City Council - Adopt a motion adopting Ordinance No. 2521, An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Merced, California, Amending Sections 20.42 "Accessory Dwelling Units" of the Merced Municipal Code.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the Ordinance, as recommended by the Planning Commission and staff; or,
2. Adopt the Ordinance, subject to modifications by City Council (identify specific items to be amended in the motion); or,
3. Deny; or,
4. Refer to staff for reconsideration of specific items (to be addressed in the motion); or,
5. Continue to a future City Council meeting (date and time to be specified in motion).
AUTHORITY
Merced Municipal Code Section 20.80, "Zoning Ordinance Amendments," spells out procedures for amending the Zoning Ordinance. Sections 65852.2 and 65852.22 of the California Government Code address accessory dwelling units.
CITY COUNCIL PRIORITIES
"Housing" and "Infill Development" are both listed in the FY 2020-21 City Council Goals and Priorities.
DISCUSSION
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