AgdaPkt 2017-03-27 Closed and Joint SA PFA

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ATTY/ORD.443/ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS – CITY CODE REV: 03-21-17 PR Page 2 of 4 Section 3. This proposed Ordinance Amendments have been reviewed with respect to applicability of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Sections 15000 et seq.). The Ordinance Amendments have been evaluated and found to not have an impact on the environment per Section 15061(b)(3) as it can be seen with certainty that they will not have an impact on the environment. Pursuant to Guidelines section 15091(e), the documents and other materials that constitute the record of proceedings upon which the Planning Commission has based its decision are located in and may be obtained from, the Office of the City Clerk at 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, California. The City Clerk is the custodian of records for all matters before the City. Section 4. The City Council hereby adopts the Ordinance Amendments by adding the text shown in underline (example) and deleting the text shown in strikeout (example), as provided below. Wording in brackets ([example]) is informational only and is not to be included in the published ordinance. Section 5. Section 9.57 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 9.57. SECTION 202 OF THE BUILDING CODE AMENDED: Section 202 of the Building Code is amended to replace the definition for “Assembly Area” and add definitions for “Driveway” and “Shed” to read as follows: ASSEMBLY AREA. Any area that two or more people may assemble in any occupancy, such as an office, including a building or facility, or any portion thereof, used for the purpose of entertainment, educational or civic gatherings, or similar purposes. For the purposes of these requirements, assembly areas include, but are not limited to, classrooms, lecture halls, courtrooms, public meeting rooms, public hearing rooms, legislative chambers, motion picture houses, auditoria, theaters, playhouses, dinner theaters, concert halls, centers for the performing arts, amphitheaters, arenas, stadiums, grandstands or convention centers. DRIVEWAY. A required element from the street to the width of the garage, carport or any other covered required parking that needs to be constructed out of concrete, asphalt or any other material and design approved by the Planning Division. SHED. A structure used as storage that consists of 1 light, 1 switch, 1 receptacle, no insulation or wall covering. Section 6. Section 29.30 is amended to read as follows: Sec. 29.30. - RESIDENTIAL DRIVEWAY APPROACHES (Chapter 29 - Streets, Sidewalks and Work in or Use of City Right-of-Way): A. The locations and dimensions of driveway approaches to all real property situated in any residentially zoned district shall conform to the following: 8.B. - Page 23