Reso24-05 0025 - PC Reso Adopt Amendments To The Zoning Code 2023 2031 Housing Element

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ATTY/RESO.0025/PC RESO ADOPT AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING CODE – 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT – EXHIBIT A REV: 06-20-24 VR Page 67 of 158 [Only changes are to Sections 48.3 and 48.4. Sections 48.1 and 48.2 included for context--no changes proposed.] 48.1 - Purpose. The intent of this article is to establish an additional development standard, floor area ratio, for the review of single-family dwellings. (Ord. No. 1130-379, § 5(Exh. A), 8-26-19) 48.2 - Applicability. This Article shall apply to all Architectural Permit applications for single-family dwellings in any zoning district except as described below. This Article shall not apply to any accessory dwelling units described in Article 37, or the following: A. Ground floor additions; or B. New single-family dwellings or additions built on a lot that is less than five thousand (5,000) square feet; or C. Second story additions of one hundred (100) square feet or less. (Ord. No. 1130-379, § 5(Exh. A), 8-26-19; Ord. No. 1130-385 , § 3(Exh. A), 9-13-21) 48.3 - Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: A. "Gross Floor Area" means the total covered area of all floors of a single-family dwelling measured to the outside of the stud walls. Gross Floor Area which includes attached garages but excludes the following, measured to the outside of stud walls, except as described below: 1. Basements that are no more than twenty-four (24) inches above average finished grade; and 2. Detached structures including: Aaccessory buildings and accessory dwelling units; and 3. Features as described in Section 32.3 E (Architectural Features); and 4. Attached accessory dwelling units and junior accessory dwelling units, and;. 5. Porches and patios on the ground floor that are unenclosed on two (2) or more sides. (Ord. No. 1130-379, § 5(Exh. A), 8-26-19; Ord. No. 1130-385 , § 3(Exh. A), 9-13-21) 48.4 - Planning Commission Review and Additional Findings. Architectural Permit applications for single-family dwellings with a gross floor area exceeding three thousand (3,000) square feet andor a floor area ratio exceeding forty-five (45) percent floor area ratio, whichever is greater, shall require a public hearing before the Planning Commission. Decisions on such Architectural Permit applications shall be based on the findings in Section 45.4 (Findings) and, if applicable, Section 45.5 (Additional Findings for Sloping Lots), in addition to the findings set forth below: A. Contextual Setbacks. The project will utilize setbacks that are generally similar to structures that front the same street, in order to be compatible with the neighborhood context, and which may include larger than required setbacks.