Agenda Item Wording:
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Ordinance Adoption - Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 2024-15 pertaining to the approval of Zoning Text Amendment No. 2024-03: A request by the City of Visalia to add to and amend regulations within the Visalia Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units. The regulations will apply Citywide to properties within the city limits of the City of Visalia. Environmental Assessment Status: The project is Categorically Exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.17.
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Deadline for Action: 1/21/2025
Submitting Department: Community Development
Contact Name and Phone Number:
Brandon Smith, Principal Planner, brandon.smith@visalia.city, (559) 713-4636;
Paul Bernal, Planning and Community Preservation Director, paul.bernal@visalia.city, (559) 713-4025
Department Recommendation:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the second reading of Ordinance No. 2024-15, to establish and amend portions of Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units.
However, not included in this 2nd Reading is Ordinance No. 2024-16 pertaining to Objective Design Standards for single-family residential land uses. This portion of the ZTA and the respective ordinance was also introduced on December 16, 2024, along with the ordinance pertaining to ADUs, but was directed by City Council to conduct further outreach before proceeding.
Background Discussion:
The first reading of Ordinance No. 2024-15 for Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) No. 2024-03, approved by the City Council on December 16, 2024, amends portions of Municipal Code Title 17 (Zoning Ordinance) pertaining to Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). Following the second reading and City Council adoption, Ordinance No. 2024-15 will go into effect 30 days following the January 21, 2025 meeting.
No changes or revisions to Ordinance No. 2024-15 were directed by Ci...
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