Reso23-12 Reso 0046 PC Recommending Zoning Text & Map Amendments & Exhibits

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ATTY/RESO.0046/PC RESO RECOMMENDING ZONING TEXT & MAP AMENDMENTS REV: 06-02-23 JB Page 3 of 5 WHEREAS, on February 13, 2023, the City Council adopted the Findings and Statements required by CEQA set forth in Resolution 16024, including a Statement of Overriding Considerations, and adopted the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as set forth in the Final EIR; and WHEREAS, on February 13, 2023, the City Council certified the Final EIR, which is on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Redwood City and incorporated by this reference, based on its independent judgment and analysis and on the Findings and Statements required by CEQA set forth in Resolution 16024; and WHEREAS, to implement the Housing Element, the Planning Commission recommends text amendments to Articles 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 12, 15, 25, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 41, 42, 44, 45, 53, 54, 55, 57, and 59 (collectively, the “Zoning Code Amendments”), to accomplish the following: • Implement regulations to comply with SB9, the State-mandated requirement to allow up to two dwelling units on single-family zoned lots. • Update development standards to facilitate “Middle Housing” typologies (i.e. duplexes, triplexes, and small apartments) in R-2, R-3, R-4, and R-5 zoning districts. • Update and clarify the Affordable Housing Ordinance to allow greater flexibility for new developments to meet the inclusionary housing requirements, • Convert land use lists in Residential zoning districts to table format to enhance ease of use by the public. • Update development standards in Mixed Use Districts to encourage residential development. • Update use definitions for special needs housing typologies and clarify where these uses may be located in order to comply with State law. • Update nonconforming ordinance regulations for additions and structural alterations in order to allow more flexibility to repair and maintain existing nonconforming housing. • Allow the residential “R” district overlay in areas other than the Commercial General zoning district to encourage residential development. • Prohibit residential demolitions that would result in a net reduction of dwelling units in order to preserve existing housing and comply with State law. • Clarify review authority for SB 35 streamlined affordable residential projects and update review authority for Subdivision Committee and small condominium projects. • Amend the Zoning Code to make City land use regulations consistent with Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan; and