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Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
AGENDA
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September 28, 2022 - 6:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
5. APPEAL PROCESS
All determinations of the Planning Commission regarding major discretionary planning permits are final unless a written
appeal, stating the reasons for the appeal, is filed with the City Clerk within ten (10) days of the date the decision was made.
An interested party may appeal only if he or she appeared and stated his or her position during the hearing on the decision
from which the appeal is taken. For items on this agenda, the appeal must be received by October 10, 2022.
6. COMMENTS FROM AUDIENCE ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS
The Planning Commission welcomes input from the audience that is within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Planning
Commission. In order for everyone to be heard, please limit your comments to three (3) minutes per person and not more than
ten (10) minutes per subject. The Brown Act regulations do not allow action to be taken on audience comments.
7. SITE VISIT VERIFICATION
8. VERIFICATION OF NOTICE
9. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS REPORT
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10. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Receive Director's Report.
10.a. Receive Director's Report.
Recommended Action: Receive report.
Attachments: None
11. CONSENT CALENDAR
12. NEW BUSINESS
13. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
13.a. Receive Bi-Annual Status Update and Report Regarding Community Center and Winter
Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street.
Recommended Action: Receive bi-annual status update and report regarding community center
and winter homeless shelter at 1045 South State Street; and discuss as necessary.
Attachments:
1. UPD Calls for Service- B2- 2.6.22-8.6.22
13.b. Preview and Discuss Public Review Draft 2040 Ukiah General Plan.
Recommended Action: Preview the public review draft 2040 Ukiah General Plan with Staff and
discuss.
Attachments:
1. 2040 PRD UKGP Planning Commission Presentation 9-28-22
2. PR_General Plan Meeting_091422
3. UKGP_Appendix_A_2022 Programs
4. PUBLIC COMMENT - 1
14. ADJOURNMENT
Please be advised that the City needs to be notified 72 hours in advance of a meeting if any specific accommodations or interpreter services
are needed in order for you to attend. The City complies with ADA requirements and will attempt to reasonably accommodate individuals with
disabilities upon request. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Planning Commission after distribution of the agenda
packet are available at the Civic Center 300 Seminary Ave. Ukiah, CA 95482; and online at: www.cityofukiah/meetings/ at the end of the next
business day.
I hereby certify under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing agenda was posted on the bulletin board at
the main entrance of the City of Ukiah City Hall, located at 300 Seminary Avenue, Ukiah, California, not less than 72 hours prior to the meeting
set forth on this agenda.
Dated:September 21, 2022
Stephanie Abba, Planning Commission Secretary
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Permit # Site AddressDate of Submittal/ Resubmittal Summary of ProjectStatusAssigned Planner22-4723 720 N. State St. 7/27/22Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit for construction of a 90-ft monopine telecommunications tower, located in the Community Commercial (C1) zoning district.Awaiting completed application; Owner Signature Remains Outstanding Michelle Irace22-7223 414 E. Perkins St. 6/14/22Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit to allow for construction and operation of a gas station, drive-through car wash, convenience store, and multi-family residential mixed-use project, located in the DC (Downtown Core) zoning district. Incomplete: 6/28/22Jesse Davis17-3069 1294 N. State St. 9/13/17;9/14/21Resubmitted Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit to allow for construction of two retail suites (including one drive-through), located in the C-1 (Community Commercial) zoning district.Incomplete 6/2/22Michelle Irace22-7483 734 S. State St. 8/15/22Xpress Gas Station Major Use Permit-request to resume operation of the gas station within the C-1 Zoning District. Incomplete: 8/19/22Jesse Davis22-7512APNs 003-190-08 and 003-500-198/19/22Lot Line Adjustment and Certificates of Compliance for two APNs on San Jacinta Ave within the Low Desnity Residential (R-1) zoning districtAwaiting final City Engineer Approval Michelle IraceCity of UkiahSubmitted Planning Applications As of 9/1/2022Page 1 of 310a. Director's Report Planning Projects Monthly ReportPage 3 of 70
Permit # Site Address Approved Date Summary of Project Comments Assigned Planner21-6729 130 W. Standley St. 8/30/22Minor Use Permit to establish permanent use of outdoor dining facilities located in the DC (Downtown Core) zoning district. Approved by Zoning Administrator Michelle Irace22-6938 701 S Orchard Ave. 8/17/22CEQA Initial Study/Negative Declaration, Rezone and General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Public to Commercial. No development is proposed Approved by City Council Michelle Iracen/a Citywide 8/3/22 Zoning Code Amendment to cannabis regulations.Approved by City Council Craig Schlatter22-6896 1240 Airport Park Blvd. 7/27/22Major Use Permit to allow operation of a disaster relief center in an existing building located in the AIP-PD (Airport Industrial Park- Planned Development) zoning district. Approved by Planning Commission Michelle Irace22-7235 120 and 150 Brush St. 7/25/22Annual Renewal of previously approved Minor Use Permit for cannabis ‘Processing’ and ‘Distribution’ within the Manufacturing (M) zoning district Approved by Zoning Administrator Jesse Davis22-6999 531 S. Orchard St. 7/13/22Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit to allow for construction and operation of a 16-bed Residential and Outpatient Mental Health Rehabilitation Center located in the C-1 (Community Commercial) zoning district. Approved by Planning Commission Jesse Davis22-7285 231 S Highland Ave. 7/13//22Lot Line Adjustment involving three parcels located in the R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district. Approved by City Engineer Jesse Davis22-7116 323 Jones St. 6/30/22Minor Use Permit to allow for one beehive in a R-1 (Single-Family Residential) zoning district. Approved by Zoning Administrator Jesse DavisCity of UkiahRecently (Within Previous 90 Days) Approved ProjectsAs of 9/1/2022Page 4 of 70
Permit # Site Address Approved Date Summary of Project Comments Assigned Plannern/aRiverside Park, 1281 E. Gobbi St. n/aCEQA Draft Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration being prepared for Riverside Park Regeneration Project. Project includes wetland and floodplain restoration, new trails and landscaping.None. Michelle Iracen/aUnincorporated Western Hills n/aWestern Hills Open Land Acquisition and Limited Development Agreement Project - Annexation Application.Annexation application submitted to LAFCo: 6/8/22. Incomplete letter from LAFCo received 6/29/22.Michelle Irace,Jesse Davisn/a Citywide n/a Annexation of City-owned parcels.Submitted Annexation Application to LAFCo 2/23/22. Incomplete letter received 3/25/22. Updated application submitted in June 2022. Jesse DavisCity of UkiahMiscellaneous In-Process ProjectsAs of 9/1/2022Page 5 of 70
AGENDA ITEM NO. 13a.
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
DATE: September 19, 2022
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Craig Schlatter, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: 13a. Unfinished Business – Bi-Annual Status Update and Report Regarding
Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter at 1045 South State Street
____________________________________________________________________________
Background:
On July 26, 2017, the City of Ukiah Planning Commission adopted findings that conditionally
approved a Major Use Permit and Site Development Permit to allow for the establishment and
operation of a Community Center and Winter Homeless Shelter, the Building Bridges – Homeless
Resource Center (“B2”) at 1045 South State Street. As part of the Conditions of Approval,
Community Development Department Condition #15 required the following:
15. The Director of Community Development and Planning shall report to the Planning
Commission once every six months during the first two years of the shelter operation. The
Director’s report shall include a record of any complaints received from the public or shelter
occupants and an assessment on the most effective ways to modify the [Program] plan to
address valid complaints.
Over the course of the last three years, the Community Development Director has presented five
bi-annual reports to the Planning Commission in accordance with condition #15:
Report #1 - February 26, 2020,
Report #2 - October 14, 2020,
Report #3 - April 14, 2021, and
Report #4 - September 22, 2021
Report #5 - March 9, 2022.
All five of the previous reports and presentations can be found online on the City’s website at
www.cityofukiah.com/meetings.
As of September 22, 2021, the reporting requirements per condition of approval #15 were
technically satisfied. Additionally, with the passage of AB 101 and the City Council’s adoption of
related amendments into the City’s zoning code on September 1, 2021, low-barrier navigation
centers such as RCS’s B2 facility are no longer subject to use permit requirements. However,
given the successful collaborative history between City and RCS staff in addressing community
impacts, the City requested and RCS agreed to continue reports for the foreseeable future.
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Discussion:
In preparing this February 6, 2022 – August 6, 2022 report (#6), the Community Development
Director collected, reviewed, and analyzed information from the following sources:
Complaints received from the public by the Department and City Manager’s Office;
Virtual meeting between RCS, the Ukiah Police Department (UPD), Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority (UVFA), and Community Development Department on Tuesday, August 30, 2022;
Number and types of police calls received from February 6, 2022 – August 6, 2022
(Attachment 1); and
Number of calls for service for UVFA at the B2 location.
Details and analysis are below.
1. Complaints received from Public
Zero (0) complaints were received from the public during the period 2/6/22 – 8/6/22.
2. Report of Police Activity
85 calls for police service at 1045 S State St were made during the period 2/6/22 – 8/6/22. This
compares to 60 in report #5, 69 in report #4, 135 in report #3, 189 in report #2, and 131 in report
#1. Although the 85 calls to the location was an increase compared to the previous report (60),
UPD reported having no major concerns.
3. Report of Fire/Emergency Medical Services Calls
The UVFA Chief reported 33 calls for Fire/EMS services at 1045 S State St during the 2/6/22 –
8/6/22 period. This compares to 22 calls in the previous report.
4. Virtual City-RCS Meeting: City Assessment and RCS Responses
City staff from the Community Development Department, Ukiah Police Department, and Ukiah
Valley Fire Authority met virtually with RCS’s Building Bridges Homelessness & Housing Support
Manager on August 30, 2022. There was productive discussion related to 1-3 above. No major
concerns were noted. Additionally, there have been no changes to the Program Manual since
January 2022 (report #5).
5. Conclusion
Operational changes and enhancements put in place by RCS B2 since report #2 continue to
reduce impacts to public safety professionals and the surrounding neighborhood. Both RCS staff
and public safety staff have commented on their improved working relationship and partnership
over the last three years.
6. Staff Recommendations
Staff recommends Planning Commission receive this status update and report and discuss any
questions related to its content and provided statistics.
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Total Calls:85
.Complaint Date & Time Call Number Address City
1 INFO 08/06/2022 01:39:05 220800616 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
2 INFO 08/03/2022 14:47:04 220800290 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
3 INFO 07/31/2022 15:16:55 220703327 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
4 SECURITY CHECK 07/31/2022 05:03:38 220703294 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
5 CIVIL 07/29/2022 09:18:20 220703076 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
6 SECURITY CHECK 07/29/2022 01:56:40 220703047 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
7 SUSP CIRC 07/26/2022 12:06:53 220702744 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
8 INFO 07/23/2022 20:48:28 220702485 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
9 INFO 07/23/2022 14:15:20 220702451 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
10 AGENCY ASSIST 07/20/2022 17:02:12 220702123 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
11 INFO 07/20/2022 15:07:23 220702112 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
12 FIGHT 07/18/2022 21:08:18 220701934 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
13 AGENCY ASSIST 07/18/2022 03:46:24 220701832 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
14 TRESPASS 07/18/2022 00:18:15 220701824 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
15 BATTERY 07/17/2022 17:22:27 220701803 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
16 911 HANGUP 07/17/2022 14:28:18 220701787 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
17 TRESPASS 07/11/2022 17:48:57 220701156 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
18 AGENCY ASSIST 07/10/2022 17:16:37 220701033 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
19 INFO 07/09/2022 19:30:46 220700947 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
20 INFO 07/05/2022 10:42:18 220700477 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
21 MISC SERVICE 07/05/2022 09:34:34 220700466 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
22 SUSP CIRC 07/02/2022 16:02:28 220700162 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
23 TRESPASS 06/30/2022 11:05:31 220603186 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
24 FIGHT 06/29/2022 22:23:11 220603138 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
25 INFO 06/29/2022 06:14:47 220603049 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
26 INFO 06/27/2022 12:32:04 220602852 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
27 DIST 06/27/2022 01:40:31 220602808 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
28 CIVIL 06/22/2022 16:47:42 220602364 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
29 BATTERY 06/21/2022 08:37:34 220602216 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
30 UCC VIOLATION 06/20/2022 19:54:51 220602192 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
31 SUSP CIRC 06/19/2022 09:11:32 220602044 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
32 FOLLOW UP 06/15/2022 10:36:14 220601593 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
33 INFO 06/12/2022 15:09:53 220601326 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
34 DRUNK IN PUBLIC 06/11/2022 12:26:36 220601221 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
35 CIVIL 06/10/2022 16:47:42 220601139 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
36 ASSAULT W/WEAPON 06/09/2022 09:22:41 220600979 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
37 INFO 06/08/2022 09:58:36 220600856 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
38 FOUND PROP 06/05/2022 14:54:02 220600482 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
39 FIGHT 06/02/2022 12:19:27 220600153 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
40 INFO 05/29/2022 11:29:02 220503074 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
41 SUSP CIRC 05/29/2022 01:08:48 220503037 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
42 FOUND PROP 05/28/2022 10:40:33 220502967 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
43 DIST 05/22/2022 02:39:19 220502270 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
Cedric Crook
Interim Chief of Police
Ukiah PD Calls for Service
February 6, 2022 through August 6, 2022
RCS Building Bridges - 1045 S. State St.
Attachment 1
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Total Calls:85
.Complaint Date & Time Call Number Address City
Cedric Crook
Interim Chief of Police
Ukiah PD Calls for Service
February 6, 2022 through August 6, 2022
RCS Building Bridges - 1045 S. State St.
44 TRESPASS 05/19/2022 15:42:16 220502031 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
45 SUSP PERSON 05/17/2022 23:41:38 220501850 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
46 INFO 05/11/2022 16:23:35 220501152 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
47 FOLLOW UP 05/09/2022 19:27:04 220500962 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
48 INFO 05/09/2022 08:39:07 220500888 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
49 BATTERY 05/09/2022 02:05:03 220500858 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
50 INFO 05/07/2022 04:59:18 220500709 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
51 INFO 05/02/2022 13:28:50 220500144 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
52 INFO 05/02/2022 03:44:38 220500085 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
53 INFO 05/02/2022 03:31:49 220500084 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
54 DIST 04/30/2022 14:41:44 220403053 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
55 BATTERY 04/28/2022 15:19:35 220402842 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
56 INFO 04/27/2022 22:42:20 220402769 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
57 INFO 04/26/2022 09:47:17 220402616 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
58 BATTERY 04/26/2022 07:28:22 220402603 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
59 WEL CHECK 04/24/2022 18:02:56 220402440 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
60 INFO 04/24/2022 09:05:47 220402407 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
61 THEFT 04/21/2022 21:50:12 220402184 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
62 LOST PROP 04/20/2022 23:07:50 220402083 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
63 CIVIL 04/15/2022 14:43:31 220401576 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
64 MISC SERVICE 04/11/2022 13:24:50 220401157 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
65 INFO 04/06/2022 07:56:12 220400576 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
66 MISSING PERSON 04/04/2022 15:51:42 220400397 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
67 CITIZEN ASSIST 04/03/2022 12:17:39 220400268 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
68 SUSP PERSON 03/31/2022 13:59:03 220303317 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
69 CIVIL 03/30/2022 08:19:44 220303182 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
70 STOLEN VEHICLE 03/29/2022 16:50:49 220303143 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
71 SUSP PERSON 03/29/2022 13:48:25 220303123 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
72 SUSP PERSON 03/29/2022 11:49:45 220303106 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
73 DIST 03/28/2022 01:44:35 220302968 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
74 DIST 03/25/2022 15:15:13 220302754 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
75 INFO 03/19/2022 17:06:28 220302096 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
76 MISC CRIME 03/18/2022 21:59:22 220302025 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
77 SUSP PERSON 03/09/2022 11:03:19 220300872 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
78 BATTERY 03/09/2022 07:45:20 220300847 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
79 FIGHT 02/27/2022 11:03:24 220203007 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
80 WEL CHECK 02/22/2022 12:18:30 220202425 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
81 DIST 02/20/2022 01:45:13 220202225 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
82 BATTERY 02/13/2022 10:50:29 220201475 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
83 BATTERY 02/11/2022 17:59:05 220201283 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
84 SUSP PERSON 02/08/2022 19:31:19 220200888 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
85 MISSING PERSON 02/08/2022 19:18:30 220200887 1045 S STATE ST UKIAH
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AGENDA ITEM NO. 13b.
Department of Community Development
Planning Division
300 Seminary Ave.
Ukiah, CA 95482
DATE: September 20, 2022
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Craig Schlatter, Director of Community Development
SUBJECT: 13b. Unfinished Business – Preview of Ukiah 2040 General Plan
____________________________________________________________________________
Background:
This is the first of two scheduled Planning Commission meetings related to the Ukiah 2040
General Plan. The focus of this first meeting is for the Planning Commission to preview the
public review draft 2040 General Plan with Staff and discuss. The public review draft (PRD)
2040 Ukiah General Plan was released on August 5, 2022, and is most accessible through the
City’s Ukiah 2040 General Plan website, at the following link:
http://ukiah2040.com
Discussion:
During the September 28 Planning Commission meeting, Staff will give an overview of the
General Plan update process. Planning Commissioners may make comments and/or discuss
the process and PRD 2040 General Plan with Staff. Staff will utilize input and discussion from
the Commission to make any refinements to the PRD General Plan prior to moving the Plan
forward for eventual adoption.
Slides for this presentation are within Attachment 1. Staff would like to note that with the
exception of the title slide, this presentation is identical to the presentation for the Community
Meeting scheduled on Thursday, September 22. Attachment 2 contains the press release
announcing details about the Community Meeting. Attachment 3 contains a list of all
implementation programs within the 2040 PRD General Plan.
Staff recommends the Planning Commission preview the PRD 2040 Ukiah General Plan with
Staff and discuss.
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Planning Commission Preview MeetingSeptember 28, 20221Attachment 1Page 11 of 70
Meeting Topics this Evening1.Overview of the development of the 2040 General Plan to date◦Community Engagement since Update initiation in 2019 and how community input was incorporated into 2040 General Plan◦Preparation of Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan2.Key differences/similarities between the 2040 General Plan and past General Plans3.Discussion of 2040 General Plan proposed programs | What’s new? What has been modified? What of the former (1995) General Plan has been retained?4.Answering questions (throughout presentation and evening)5.Next steps towards General Plan adoption2Page 12 of 70
General Plan Timeline3ProjectInitiationExisting Conditions and TrendsAlternative ChoicesPreparing the PlanEnvironmental ReviewCertification and AdoptionCommunity Outreach ‐ OngoingPage 13 of 70
Overview of 2040 General Plan DevelopmentUkiah 2040 General Plan website: http://ukiah2040.com4Page 14 of 70
NewslettersNewsletter #1: General Plan Overview Newsletter #2:Overview of the Existing Conditions and Trends Workbook5Page 15 of 70
Community Workshop #16Date: September 24, 2019Attendance: 75Informational: General Plan Overview, Highlights from the Existing Conditions and TrendsExercises: Identification of Issues and Opportunities, and a Visioning activity Page 16 of 70
Community Workshop #17Page 17 of 70
PumpkinFest 2019 (Community Workshop 2)8Date: October 19, 2019Attendance: 200Informational: General Plan Overview, Highlights from the Existing Conditions and Trends workbookExercises:Identification of Issues and Opportunities, and a Visioning activity Page 18 of 70
Pop‐Up Booth – PumpkinFest 2019 (CW 2)9POTO Page 19 of 70
Existing Conditions and Trend Workbook•Provides a snapshot in time of current (2019) conditions and trends in Ukiah•Provides decision‐makers and the public with background and context for developing the General Plan•Supports development of the environmental setting in the Environmental Impact ReportReleased March 202010Page 20 of 70
Community Workshop #3 (Online due to Pandemic)11Date: December 7‐8, 2020Attendance: 40Informational: General Plan Overview, Land Use AlternativesExercises:Mapping exercise for areas of change, group discussion in breakout roomsPage 21 of 70
Online Engagement12Date: Spring 2019 to Present DayParticipation: 100+Exercises: •What I Love in Ukiah•Identification of Issues and Opportunities•Visioning activity Page 22 of 70
How community input was incorporated into the 2040 General Plan1995 (previous/current) General Plan “audit” completed by stakeholder groups in 2019‐20Input collected from three workshops and emailed comments / Ukiah2040.com website input used to guide which programs should be modified, eliminated, or retainedInput also guided new priorities within the 2040 General Plan, such as climate change, housing, and complete streets13Page 23 of 70
Drafting the 2040 General Plan2021 to Present Spring 2021 – City Council adopts 2040 General Plan Vision and Guiding PrinciplesSpring 2021 – Staff and General Plan consultants begin preparation of 2040 General Plan and Land Use Alternatives, utilizing Vision/Guiding Principles, community input, and existing conditions and trends workbookFebruary 2022 – Land Use Alternatives Memo releasedApril 2022 – Planning Commission and City Council select preferred land use alternative May 31, 2022 – Notice of Preparation releasedAugust 5, 2022 – Public Review Draft 2040 General Plan released14Page 24 of 70
CITY OF UKIAH GENERAL PLANS Differences and Similarities15Page 25 of 70
Differences (Proposed and Existing)2040 GENERAL PLAN ‐ PROPOSEDSeven (7) Elements plus Housing ElementoIncludes Agriculture Element87 implementation programs excluding Housing ElementoDue dates for each program over time horizonMunicipal General Plan – reflects an inside looking out perspectiveo“City of Ukiah 2040 General Plan”Informed by Ukiah community member input, City‐based stakeholder groups, and City Council and developed by City staff, working with larger consulting team1995 GENERAL PLAN ‐ EXISTINGThirteen (13) Elements plus Housing ElementApproximately 500 implementation programs excluding Housing ElementoNo due dates for programsSimilar to an area plan – reflected an outside looking in perspectiveo“Ukiah Valley General Plan and Growth Management Program”Informed and developed by Ukiah Valley‐wide stakeholders and individuals working with a small consulting agency16Page 26 of 70
Similarities1974, 1984 & 2040 GENERAL PLANSMunicipal General Plan – reflects an inside looking out perspectiveVision for Ukiah and its Valley17Page 27 of 70
2040 General Plan Implementation ProgramsWhat is new? What has been modified (from 1995 General Plan) and what has been retained?18Page 28 of 70
Final Steps ‐ Timeline•Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) released late‐September•45‐day public commenting period for DEIR•Planning Commission to preview General Plan – September 28, 2022•Planning Commission for recommending adoption of General Plan and DEIR to City Council – October 26, 2022•City Council meeting for possible adoption of 2040 General Plan and final EIR – December 5, 2022Public input will be received on the General Plan up to the date of City Council adoption of the General Plan19Page 29 of 70
Questions?Planning Services DivisionCraig Schlatter, Community Development DirectorPhone: (707) 463‐6219Email: cschlatter@cityofukiah.comJesse Davis, Chief Planning ManagerPhone: (707) 463‐6207Email: jdavis@cityofukiah.comMichelle Irace, Planning ManagerPhone: (707) 463‐6203Email: mirace@cityofukiah.com20Page 30 of 70
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300 Seminary Avenue • Ukiah • CA • 95482-5400
Phone: (707)463-6200 · Fax: (707)463-6204 ·www.cityofukiah.com
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT: Craig Schlatter, Director of Community Development
City of Ukiah
300 Seminary Avenue
Ukiah, CA 95482
Email: cschlatter@cityofukiah.com
COMMUNITY INVITED TO REVIEW DRAFT 2040 UKIAH GENERAL PLAN ON SEPTEMBER 22
Ukiah, CA September 14, 2022. –The City of Ukiah has officially published the Draft 2040 General Plan
and is inviting the community to participate in an in-person review on Thursday, September 22,
between 5:30 and 7:00 p.m.
The event will be held at the Ukiah Valley Conference Center on 200 South School Street. There will be
a presentation around 5:45 p.m., followed by opportunities for questions and discussion with 2040
General Plan staff planners. Guests may come and go at any time during the event. Workshop
materials and facilitation will be conducted in both English and Spanish.
The focus of this meeting is to preview the public review draft 2040 General Plan, answer questions,
and take input from the community. Discussion and input from the meeting will be shared with the
Planning Commission and City Council as the draft 2040 General Plan moves fo rward for review and
eventual adoption.
The City is maintaining a web page specifically for the General Plan update, Ukiah2040.com, that
provides information on the Update and access to Update materials. For more information about the
2040 General Plan process or to be added to an email distribution list, visit Ukiah2040.com or contact
the City’s Community Development Department at (707) 463-6203.
Shannon Riley, Deputy City Manager
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Attachment 2
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Appendix A | Implementation
ProgramsA
Attachment 3
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Public Review Draft Policy Document
Page A-2 Ukiah General Plan Update | 2022
Appendix A | Implementation Programs
Section Title Page
A.1 Land Use Element........................................................................................................................2
A.2 Economic Development Element..................................................................................................6
A.3 Mobility Element ...........................................................................................................................7
A.4 Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element...............................................................10
A.5 Environment and Sustainability Element....................................................................................12
A.6 Safety Element ...........................................................................................................................18
A.7 Agriculture Element ....................................................................................................................30
A.8 Housing Element ........................................................................................................................34
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7. Resource Conservation Element
Public Review Draft Policy Document | 2022 Page A-3
A.1 Land Use Element
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingA Downtown Pedestrian Improvements
The City shall, in collaboration with
interested public agencies and downtown
businesses, prepare a study of potential
sidewalk and streetscape improvements,
including lighting, wider sidewalks, clearly
marked pedestrian crossings, benches,
landscaping, signage, sidewalk seating
areas, and public art, to create a safe,
convenient, and pleasant pedestrian
environment Downtown.
(Source: Existing Program CD-9.3a,
modified)
LU – 3.4
LU – 7.7
Public Works
B Downtown Parking Plan
The City shall prepare and implement a
Downtown parking plan that provides
enough parking downtown to support area
businesses while maintaining a
pedestrian-friendly environment. The City
will collaborate with other public agencies,
Downtown businesses, and the Chamber
of Commerce to identify parking
deficiencies, consider alternatives, and
prepare a comprehensive parking strategy.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
LU – 3.5 Public Works
Community
Development
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Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingC Housing Element Amendments to Address
Annexation-related RHNA Changes
The City shall amend the Housing Element
in conjunction upon the annexation of any
County land designated for residential
uses and identified in the Mendocino
County Housing Element as satisfying a
portion of the County’s RHNA. The City
Housing element amendment will increase
the City’s RHNA by a commensurate
amount. The City shall coordinate any
proposed amendment in advance with the
Mendocino Council of Governments and
the California Department of Housing and
Community Development to assure the
amendment is acceptable to both
agencies.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
LU – 7.6 Community
Development
D City Gateway Design Standards
The City shall prepare gateway design
standards for all City gateways, The
standards will address landscape design
and materials, signage, building form, and
historic themes that create a unique sense
of place.
(Source: New Implementation Policy)
LU – 9.2 Community
Development
Public Works
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Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingE Zoning Code Amendments
The City shall amend the Zoning Code to
address the following topics:
Downtown Zoning Code and Design
Guidelines;
Commercial Design standards that
address neighborhood character and
compatibility, including materials,
siting, scale, and landscaping;
Sign regulations;
Water efficient landscape standards;
Historic Structure Preservation; and
Zoning districts and map consistency
with the 2040 Land Use Diagram.
(Source: Existing Program CD-4.1a,
4.2a, modified and expanded)
LU – 10.1
LU – 11
LU – 11.4
LU – 11.8
Community
Development
F Ukiah Municipal Airport Land Use
Compatibility Plan
The City shall review every five years and
update as necessary the Ukiah Municipal
Airport Land Use Compatibility Plan. The
review and potential update shall consider
changing airport facility and aviation
needs, new aircraft types, and new noise
and safety standards.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
LU – 10.4
LU – 10.5
LU – 10.6
Airport
G Design Standards
The City shall update the Commercial
Design Guidelines to establish design
standards for street furniture and
streetscape landscaping.
(Source: Existing Program CD-4.3a)
LU – 11.6 Community
Development
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H Five Year General Plan Review
The City shall conduct a technical review
of the General Plan every five years and
revise and update as necessary to assure
compliance with State law and
responsiveness to current City needs.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
LU – 16.4 Community
Development
A.2 Economic Development Element
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingA Economic Development Strategy
The City shall prepare, adopt, and regularly
update an Economic Development
Strategy, which shall be used as an
operational guide to implement the
economic development goals and policies
of the General Plan. The strategy should
address business attraction, retention, and
expansion, infrastructure priorities,
tourism, intergovernmental coordination
and cooperation, economic diversification,
and workforce development. The
Economic Development Strategy should be
prepared in coordination with the local
business community, Economic
Development and Financing Corporation,
Greater Ukiah Chamber of Commerce,
West Business Development Center,
Mendocino Private Industry Council,
Mendocino County, and other groups and
organizations working to promote Ukiah’s
economic development. Following
completion of the Economic Development
Strategy, the City shall review and update
the Strategy every five years.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
ED – 1.4 City Manager
Community
Development
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingA Street Design Standards
The City shall update street design
standards and street classifications every
five years to support provision of a
citywide network of complete streets,
based on the National Association of City
Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban
Street Design Guide.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
MOB – 1.1
MOB – 1.3
MOB – 1.4
MOB – 1.6
Public Works
B Transportation Impact Fees
The City shall reevaluate and update its
transportation impact fees every five years
to ensure fees are adequate and fairly
apportion to new development.
(Source: Existing Program CT-1.3a,
modified)
MOB – 1.5 Public Works
Community
Development
C Right-of-Way Needs
The City shall revise and update the
projected street right-of-way needs for
completion of the City’s future mobility
network to ensure provision of complete
streets and completion of the planned
citywide bicycle and pedestrian networks.
(Source: Existing Programs CT-5.1c and
5.2a, modified)
MOB – 1.1
MOB – 1.3
MOB – 2.5
MOB – 3.6
MOB – 4.2
Public Works
Community
Development
D Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT)
Performance Measures
The City shall adopt criteria for assessing
significant transportation impacts based
on vehicle miles traveled (VMT) consistent
with State CEQA Guidelines, incorporating
best practices including guidance provided
by the Governor’s Office of Planning &
Research (OPR).
(Source: New Implementation Program)
MOB – 2.1
MOB – 2.2
Community
Development
Public Works
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Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingE VMT Modeling
The City shall develop a model for
assessing VMT for new development
consistent with new VMT performance
measures.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
MOB – 2.1
MOB – 2.2
Community
Development
Public Works
F TDM Program
The City shall, in coordination with
Caltrans and the Mendocino Transit
Authority, amend the Development Code to
include a menu of options to facilitate and
encourage alternate modes of travel and
transportation.
(Source: Existing Program CT-3.1a,
modified)
MOB – 2.2
MOB – 2.3
MOB – 2.5
MOB – 2.6
Community
Development
Public Works
G Transit Center
The City shall, in coordination with MTA
and other agencies and organizations seek
funding for and conduct a feasibility study
to develop a downtown transit center,
located as close to retail and services as
feasible.
(Source: Existing Program CT-10.5a,
modified)
MOB – 2.7 Public Works
Community
Development
H Net Zero
The City shall develop and implement a
“net zero” strategy aimed at achieving zero
fatalities due to collisions on Ukiah’s
street network.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
MOB – 3.1
MOB – 3.2
MOB – 3.3
MOB – 3.4
MOB – 4.3
Public Works
Community
Development
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Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingI Regional Transportation Plan Updates
The city shall conduct transportation
studies every five years in association with
required updates to the Regional
Transportation Plan. The transportation
studies shall, at a minimum, assess the
need to provide additional future mobility
facilities based on the long-term projected
traffic, transit, bicycle paths, and
pedestrian access needs.
(Source: Existing Programs CT-5.1a and CT-
5.2b, modified)
MOB – 4.1
MOB – 4.2
Public Works
Community
Development
J Short-term Transportation Study
The City shall complete a transportation
study to make recommendations for the
purpose of increasing the provision of
multi-modal transportation facilities,
enhancing safety, lowering the rate of
collisions and reducing travel delays.
(Source: Existing Program CT-2.1a,
modified)
MOB – 4.2 Public Works
Community
Development
K North/South and East/West Access
Routes
The City shall prepare a study to explore
the feasibility of establishing alternate
north/south and east/west access routes,
as well as the extension of existing streets
or construction new streets meet existing
and future travel demands.
(Source: Existing Goal CT-19, modified,
Existing Policies CT-19.1, CT-19.2,
modified)
MOB – 4.6
MOB – 4.7
Public Works
Community
Development
L Airport Parcels
The City shall prepare a study to identify
parcels on which new development could
benefit the airport and supports
annexation of those parcels.
(Source: Existing Program AE-2.1a,
modified)
MOB – 6.1
MOB – 6.2
MOB – 6.3
Community
Development
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A.4 Public Facilities, Services, and Infrastructure Element
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingA Wastewater Annual Review
The City shall annually review the
wastewater collection, treatment, and
disposal system to ensure the financing
structure and viability of the system.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
PFS – 2.2
PFS – 2.3
PFS – 2.6
Public Works
B Parks Gap Analysis
The City shall prepare a parks gap analysis
identifying areas of the city underserved by
parks and recreation facilities access. The
analysis shall, at a minimum, establish
equitable access standards, including the
minimum distance between parks every
residence, and potential funding
mechanisms.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
PFS – 12.1
PFS – 12.3
Community
Services
C Park Maintenance and Security Program
The City shall establish a comprehensive
maintenance and security program for all
recreational facilities, parks, and trails in
the Ukiah area. (Source: Existing Policy PR-
2.1)
PFS – 12.1
PFS – 12.5
PFS – 12.6
Community
Services
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Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingA Hillside Ordinance
The City shall update its Hillside Ordinance
periodically to provides regulations and
provisions that balance hillside
development and preservation. At a
minimum the Hillside Ordinance shall:
Protect of natural terrain and
hillside areas on the west side of
Ukiah;
Promote habitat connectivity and
scenic viewsheds;
Include development standards for
grading, road and trail
improvements, density, structure
design and placement, clustering,
erosion and sediment control,
habitat preservation; and
Promote wildfire safety standards
and site development regulations.
(Source: OC-11.2a, modified)
ENV – 1.1
ENV – 1.2
Community
Development
B Landscaping Standards
The City shall update the Zoning Code to
include landscaping standards to require
drought-resistant and native plants.
(Source: Existing Program OC-23.1b,
modified)
ENV – 1.1
ENV – 4.7
Community
Development
C Open Space Management
Revise the Zoning Code to include
standards for maintaining open space and
green areas within new developments.
(Source: Existing Program OC-2.1a)
ENV – 1.2 Community
Development
D Updated Undeveloped Land Inventory
The City shall annually update the
undeveloped lands inventory.
(Source: Existing Program OC-1.1a)
ENV – 1.2 Community
Development
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Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingE Prepare an Urban Forest Master Plan
The City shall prepare an Urban Forest
Master Plan that includes the types of trees
appropriate for Ukiah and locations where
the city would receive the greatest benefits
of new trees. This plan shall be updated
every five years.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
ENV – 2.1 Community
Development
Public Works
Community
Services
F Tree Protection Ordinance
The City shall study the feasibility of
preparing a Tree Protection Ordinance.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
ENV – 2.1
ENV – 2.2
Community
Development
G Historic Structure Preservation Policy and
Architectural Inventory
The City shall update the Historic Structure
Preservation policy and architectural
resource inventory in collaboration with the
Mendocino County Historical Society to
focus on preservation of identified historic
and architectural resources, while also
streamlining development/demolition of
older, non-resource structures.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
ENV – 3.1 Community
Development
H Cultural and Historic Registry
The City shall update the list of cultural and
historic resources worthy of nomination to
state or national preservation lists.
(Source: Existing Program HA-2.1a)
ENV – 3.1 Community
Development
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Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingI Historic Preservation Ordinance
The City shall adopt a Historic
Archaeological Preservation Ordinance to
review permanent changes to the exterior or
setting of designated historic or impacts to
Archaeological resources. Among other
topics, the Ordinance should address the
following: archaeological resource impact
avoidance, new development in historically-
sensitive neighborhood, compatibility of
energy conservation retrofitting, design
review standards for new structures
replacing demolished historic structures,
and requirements for preservation of
records and artifacts from demolished
historic structures.
(Source: Existing Programs HA-2.2a, 5.1b,
6.1a, 7.2b, 7.4b, HA-7.4c)
ENV – 3.1
ENV – 3.5
ENV – 3.6
ENV – 3.7
Community
Development
J Water Conservation Guidelines
The City shall prepare guidelines for
drought period water conservation
strategies for residential zones.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
ENV – 4.5
ENV – 4.6
ENV – 4.7
Community
Development
Public Works
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Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingK Creek and Stream Protection Zone
Establishment for New Development
The City shall establish creek and stream
protection zones for waterways that extend
a minimum of 30 feet (measured from the
top of a bank and a strip of land extending
laterally outward from the top of each
bank), with wider buffers where significant
habitat areas or high potential wetlands
exist. The City shall prohibit development
within a creek and stream protection zones,
except as part of greenway enhancement,
including habitat conservation, bike and
walking paths, wildlife habitat, and native
plant landscaping). City approval is required
for the following activities within the creek
and stream protection zones.
1. Construction, alteration, or removal
of any structure;
2. Excavation, filling, or grading;
3. Removal or planting of vegetation
(except for removal of invasive
plant species); or
4. Alteration of any embankment.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
ENV – 6.1 Community
Development
Public Works
L Erosion Prevention Program
The City shall revise the Zoning Code to
include design standards for new
development that require riparian habitat
integration into project design as a means
of avoiding potential impacts of river
sedimentation and lessening the effects of
erosion.
(Source: Existing Program OC-7.5a,
modified)
ENV – 6.1
ENV – 6.2
ENV – 6.4
ENV – 6.5
ENV – 6.6
Community
Development
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Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingM Adopt a Municipal Climate Action Plan
(CAP)
The City shall adopt a municipal Climate
Action Plan to achieve carbon neutrality for
all municipal operations and meet State and
City GHG emission reduction goals.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
ENV – 8
ENV – 8.1
ENV – 8.3
ENV – 9.1
Community
Development
A.6 Safety Element
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingA Building and Zoning Code
The City shall review and update the
building and zoning code upon
amendments to the California Building
Code, Alquist-Priolo Act, and all published
regulations related to development and
construction.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 1.1 Community
Development
B Geotechnical Report
The City shall update Municipal Code with
provisions to require professionally
prepared geotechnical evaluations prior
to site development. If a discretionary
permit is required, the geotechnical
report shall be submitted with the permit
application.
(Source: UVAP, HS1.1c)
HS – 1.2 Community
Development
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Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingC Resilient Infrastructure
The City shall reach out to property
owners of privately owned critical
facilities (e.g., hospitals, emergency
shelters) and coordinate building
inspections to evaluate the ability of the
buildings to withstand moderate to
significant earthquakes and to address
any deficiencies identified.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 1.3 Community
Development
D Resilient Infrastructure
The City shall continue an outreach and
education program for owners and
tenants in downtown unreinforced
masonry buildings and provide ongoing
information regarding earthquake risks,
precautions, retrofitting options, and
available funding mechanisms.
(Source: MJHMP, 2021, modified)
HS – 1.4 Community
Development
E Floodplain Development
The City shall review and update the City
Code to incorporate FEMA Flood
Insurance Program standards and
regulations for development within
identified floodplains or areas subject to
inundation by a one-hundred-year flood.
The standards shall prohibit development
within floodways except as permitted by
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Flood Insurance Program.
(Source: Existing Program SF-3.1a)
HS – 3.1
HS – 3.2
HS – 3.3
Community
Development
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Which
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Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingF Resilient Communities
The City shall coordinate and collaborate
with community service organizations to
ensure that the information and services
related to emergency preparedness are
made available through handouts,
outreach meetings, and online resources
to persons with limited transportation,
communication, and other lifeline
resources and services.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS-2.1
HS-2.2
City Manager
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
G Storm Drain Maintenance for Flood
Control
The City shall maintain and regularly
assess the local storm drains for
adequate operation to prevent flooding
and debris flows.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 3.1
HS – 3.3
Public Works
H Fire Protection Rating
Monitor the City’s fire protection rating
and cooperate with the Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority to correct deficiencies.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 4.1 City Manager
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
I Insurance Services Officer (ISO)
The City shall work with the County,
special districts, and the State to
implement ISO recommendations and
take steps necessary to maintain or
improve the areas’ ISO Rating.
(Source: Existing Program SF-6.1a)
HS – 4.1 City Manager
Community
Development
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Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingJ Fire Service Funding
The City shall explore opportunities such
as state and federal grants and
partnerships with other organizations for
increased funding related to fire risk
mitigation. Funding opportunities for
private landowners will be promoted
through City communications channels.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 4.2 Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
K Fire Liaison
Designate a Fire Safety Liaison to
regularly coordinate with CAL FIRE and
neighboring fire agencies on staffing,
local programs, and key issues.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 4.3 City Manager
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
L Mutual Aid Participation
The City shall participate in mutual aid
systems and agreements to supplement
the capacity of the Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 4.4 City Manager
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
M Regional Fire Protection Plans
The City shall coordinate with CAL FIRE
and the Mendocino County Fire Safe
Council to implement and regularly
update regional fire protection plans
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 4.5 City Manager
CAL FIRE
Mendocino
Mendocino
County Fire Safe
Council
N Local Fire Protection Plans
The City shall request quarterly meetings
with the Ukiah Valley Fire Authority to
develop and implement local fire
protection planning and programs.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 4.6 City Manager
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
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Which
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Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingO Fire Safety Standards
The City shall review the Ukiah City Code
every five years to confirm compliance
with all applicable State regulatory
standards related to fire safety and
update the Code as necessary.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5 Community
Development
P Fire Hazard Zone Update
The City shall continue to update and
adopt local fire hazard zones
designations as changes to the state
zoning designation occur.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5 Community
Development
Q Public Facilities Hazard Mitigation
The City shall require the incorporation of
hazard mitigation measures during
planned improvements for public
facilities located in the Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.1 Community
Development
R Evacuation Route Standards
The City shall establish minimum road
widths and flammable vegetation
clearances for evacuation routes in
accordance with California regulatory
standards.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.2
HS – 5.3
HS – 6.1
City Manager
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
Community
Development
S Out of Compliance Roadways
The City shall identify all road networks in
VHFHSZs that do not meet State
standards outlined in Title 14, Chapter 7
of the California Code of Regulations and
prepare recommendations and a program
for bringing the roadways into
compliance with State standards.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.4 Public Works
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
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Which
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Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingT Fuel Break Assessment
The City shall develop a strategic Fuel
Break Assessment to establish priorities
for developing and maintaining fuel
breaks within the city.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.5 Community
Development
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
U Cooperative Pest Management
The City shall collaborate with state and
federal land management agencies on
pest and fuel management activities.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.5 Community
Development
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
V Community Chipper Program
The City shall participate annually and
expand the Mendocino County Fire Safe
Council’s Community Chipper Program to
provide a free service to chip and haul
limbs and brush for residences
defensible space.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.5 Community
Development
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
Mendocino
County Fire Safe
Council
W Water Supply Infrastructure
The City shall regularly assess the
integrity of existing water supply
infrastructure through water tests and
inspections of water lines and prioritize
developments in areas with adequate
water supply infrastructure.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.6
HS – 5.9
Public Works
X Hillside Development Standards
The City shall review and update the
Hillside Development Standards outlined
within the Ukiah City Code by 2030 for
consistency with new wildfire safety
legislation.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.7
HS – 5.8
HS – 5.10
Community
Development
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Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingY Site Design Standards
The City shall coordinate with the Ukiah
Valley Fire Authority to update site design
standards in accordance with published
State guidance and current conditions.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.8 Community
Development
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
Z Public Information Program
The City shall develop a comprehensive
public information program related to fire
safety to inform residents of present
hazards and strategies for mitigation.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.10 City Manager
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
AA Communities at Risk
The City shall identify and map existing
multi-family housing, group homes, or
other community housing located in
VHHSZs and require the development of
adequate evacuation or shelter in place
plans.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.10 City Manager
Community
Development
Police
Department
Ukiah Valley Fire
Authority
BB Fire Safety Education
The City shall coordinate with the Ukiah
Valley Fire District to schedule and host
annual public meetings to review
established wildfire prevention and
protection measures as well as
emergency response plans, especially
evacuation plans and routes.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 5.10 City Manager
Police
Department
CC Mendocino MJHMP
The City shall update city plans,
regulations, and standards to implement
the 2020 Mendocino County Multi-
Jurisdiction Hazard Mitigation Plan.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 6.2 Police
Department
Community
Development
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Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingDD Mendocino County EOP
The City shall update city plans,
regulations, and standards every five
years to assure compatibility with the
Mendocino County Emergency Operations
Plan.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 6.3 Police
Department
City Manager
Community
Development
EE Sound Attenuation Regulations
The City shall require any new residential
development located along a major
transportation corridor to reduce any
potential noise impacts to a less than
significant level by using current best
practices, including building materials,
site design, barriers and berms, and other
methods of noise reduction.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 7.2 Community
Development
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Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingFF Airport Disclosure
The City shall prepare an ordinance
requiring that the following statement be
included in all property transactions or as
a part of the issuance of use permits for
property or projects within the airport's
area of influence, both core and
peripheral.
This project/residence is in close
proximity to the Ukiah Municipal
Airport which is a major noise
generating source. Development
in this area will be subject to
overflights of aircraft taking off
from and landing at the airport.
These aircraft include privately-
owned corporate jets and
firefighting air tankers from the
California Department of Forestry.
It is anticipated that the volume
of traffic and resulting noise may
increase in future years."
(Source: Existing Program NZ-
1.5a)
HS – 7.3 Planning
Services
Building
Services
GG Airport Noise Attenuation
The City shall update the Municipal Code
to require the incorporation of sound
reducing measures, as needed, in all new
construction in the airport compatibility
zones, consistent with the Ukiah
Municipal Airport Master Plan. (Source:
New Implementation Program)
HS – 7.4 Planning
Services
Building
Services
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Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingHH Roadway Expansion
The City shall require the use of accepted
acoustic engineering features when
designing for the expansion of existing
roads where such expansion has the
potential to result in a noise impact that
can be feasibly mitigated. Examples
include low landscaped berms,
landscaping, below-grade construction,
and speed control - to minimize
expansion of the existing Design to Cost
(DTC).
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 7.5 Public Work
Department
II Noise Attenuation
The City shall review and update Article 6
of the City Municipal Code to ensure
enforcement of best practices for noise
attenuation standards, and to include a
requirement for all new commercial and
manufacturing uses that could produce
noise that exceeds the noise limit
regulations listed in Article 6 to
incorporate applicable noise mitigation
measures to reduce noise levels to
acceptable levels.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 8.1
HS – 8.3
Planning
Services
Building
Services
JJ Noise Impact Analysis
Where noise analysis has been required
as a condition of project approval, the
City shall ensure adequate analysis of
noise impacts when reviewing project
permits by requiring noise details and
specifications as part of the submittal
packet.
(Source: Existing Policy NZ-2.2)
HS – 8.2 Planning
Services
Building
Services
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Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingKK Acoustical Studies
The City shall add provision to Municipal
Code to require acoustical studies for all
new development projects with potential
to generate excessive noise to identify
potential noise impacts and appropriate
mitigation measures.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
HS – 8.4 Planning
Services
Building
Services
A.7 Agriculture Element
Programs
Implements
Which
Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingA Agricultural Buffer
The City shall work with Mendocino County
to establish setback or buffers for new
non-agricultural development adjacent to
agricultural lands to reduce conflict
between incompatible land uses.
(Source: OC-20.1(b)
AG – 5.1 Community
Development
B Right to Farm
The City shall adopt a right-to-farm
ordinance to ensure appropriate disclosure
of agricultural activities both within and
adjacent to the City of Ukiah.
(Source: OC-17.3)
AG – 5.1 Community
Development
C Align Agricultural Standards
The City shall revise agricultural standards
and use terminology to be consistent with
adjacent jurisdictions within the Ukiah
Valley for the support of future annexation
efforts.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.1 Community
Development
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Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingD Williamson Act
In coordination with the County Assessor,
the City shall establish a Williamson Act
program that aligns with ongoing efforts to
preserve agricultural lands across
Mendocino County.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.1 Community
Development
City Manager
E Reduce Regulation – Local Agriculture
The City shall revise the Zoning code to
allow low-intensity agricultural activities
on residential parcels, including but not
limited to back yard beehives, chickens
and gardens. The revision will include
objective use, development, and
environments standards, and minimal
permit fee requirements.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.4 Community
Development
City Attorney
F Foodscaping
The City shall revise the City’s objective
development and design standards for
multi-family housing projects to include
the definition of and provisions for
‘foodscaping’.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.4 Community
Development
G “No Mow May”
To encourage additional pollinators, the
City shall prepare a pilot program for a “No
Mow May” to encourage more ecologically
beneficial lawns within the City of Ukiah.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.4
AG – 5.5
Community
Development
City Manager
H Urban Agricultural Definitions
The City shall revise the City Zoning Code
definitions, standards, and limitations for
“Urban Agriculture”, including rooftop
gardens, aquaculture, hydroponics, etc.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.5
AG – 5.8
Community
Development
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Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingI Support Community Gardens
The City shall revise the Zoning code to
streamline the regulatory permitting
process to support the creation of
additional community gardens within the
City.
(Source: Existing Implementation Program
OC-30.2(b))
AG – 5.5
AG – 5.6
Community
Development
City Manager
J Urban Agricultural Incentive Zone
The City shall research and consider
implementation of an Urban Agricultural
Incentive Zone (AB 551). “The Urban
Agriculture Incentive Zones Act authorizes
a city… and a landowner to enter into a
contract to restrict the use of vacant,
unimproved, or otherwise blighted lands
for small-scale production of agricultural
crops and animal husbandry.”
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.5 Community
Development
City Manager
K Local Food: Food Trucks & Farm Stands
The City shall revise the Zoning Code to
support the distribution and sale of locally-
grown food via Food Trucks, Farm Stands,
and farmer/community markets.
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.6 Community
Development
Public Works
L Farmers Markets
In conjunction with the Mendocino County
Farmers Market Association, the City shall
research and identify additional ways to
support the sale of local produce and
goods at farmers markets within the City
of Ukiah. (Source: New Implementation
Program)
AG – 5.6 Community
Development
Public Works
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Policy(ies)
Responsible
Supporting
Department(s)2022 – 20252026 – 20302031 – 2040AnnualOngoingM Local Purchasing
The City shall research and prepare a local
preference purchasing policy for future
adoption to promote and support local
preference purchasing policies for the City
of Ukiah, local school districts and other
institutions as a means to foster
awareness and build relationships across
the regional economy. In conjunction,
(Source: New Implementation Program)
AG – 5.6 Community
Development
City Manager
A.8 Housing Element
Programs
Responsible
Department(s)Schedule
1a Implement a residential rehabilitation program.
Emphasize rehabilitation of mobile homes, detached single-
family dwelling units, and lower-income multifamily housing
projects. Prioritize funding for health and safety repairs,
energy efficiency improvements, and ADA accommodations.
Assist in completing the rehabilitation of at least 25 lower
income housing units in the planning period.
Funding: CDBG, HOME, and/or other local, state or federal
sources
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division
Ongoing, as funding is
available
1b Continue the City’s Energy Efficiency Public Benefits Fund
and renewable energy and energy efficiency rebate
programs.
Funding: Energy efficiency and renewable energy rebate
program funds
Electric Utility
Department
Ongoing, as funding is
available
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1c Support funding or other applications that would
preserve/conserve existing mobile home parks. This might
include programs such as the Mobile Home Park
Rehabilitation and Resident Ownership Program.
Funding: N/A – application support through technical
assistance.
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division.
Ongoing, as funding is
available
1d Continue providing informational materials to the public
through the Green Building Information Center and at the
public counter.
Provide updated information regarding sustainable and green
building practices and materials and provide information on
the maintenance of residential units.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Building
Services
Division
Ongoing, as funding is
available
1e Develop standards and design guidelines for residential
development in the Medium Density Residential (R-2) and
High Density Residential (R-3), Community Commercial (C-1)
and Heavy Commercial (C-2) zoning districts.
Given the significant increase in the City’s RHNA over the next
eight years, the City proposes to create development
standards and design guidelines that would both facilitate
development at the allowable densities and provide guidance
and certainty in design standards to ensure quality housing is
developed in the community.
Funding: General Funds and/or other funding if available.
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Establish development
standards and design
guidelines by the end of
calendar year 2020.
1f Develop an At-Risk Units Program.
Maintain an inventory of at-risk affordable housing units and
work with property owners and non-profit affordable housing
organizations to preserve these units by identifying and
seeking funds from Federal, State, and local agencies to
preserve the units.
Funding: Ukiah Housing Trust Fund, CDBG, HOME, and/or
other funding sources as available and as needed
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division
Develop At-Risk Program
by the end of calendar
year 2020.
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1g Tenant Education and Assistance for Tenants of At-Risk
Projects.
Require property owners to give notice to tenants of their
intent to opt out of low-income use restrictions. Provide
tenants of at-risk units with education regarding tenant rights
and conversion procedures.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division
Develop education
program and notification
procedures by June 30,
2020; implement program
on an ongoing basis
throughout the 2019-2027
planning period.
2a Update the inventory of vacant and underutilized parcels.
Make copies of the inventory available on the City’s website
and at the public counter for distribution.
Funding: Departmental budget.
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Updated annually, by June
30 of each year; posted on
the City’s website and at
the public counter.
2b Monitor the rate of conversion of primary residences to
short-term rental units.
Research ordinances limiting short-term rentals and present
report to City Council.
Funding: General Funds.
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division; City
Council.
Develop monitoring
program by June 30, 2020;
annually track number of
short-term rentals and
present information along
with annual progress
report to City Council each
year; short-term rental
ordinance research
report due June 30, 2025
2c Monitor the conversion of single family residential homes to
commercial uses.
If conversions continue and the City’s vacancy rate for
homeownership is greater than three percent citywide, the
City will design an ordinance that restricts the conversion of
single family residences to commercial uses.
Funding: Departmental budget.
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division.
Gather data and report
findings to City Council by
June 30, 2021.
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2d Pursue additional funding sources to augment the Ukiah
Housing Trust Fund, creating a permanent source of funding
for affordable housing.
Utilize funding to develop and support affordable housing
programs and projects, providing financial assistance to
private developers and nonprofit agencies, principally for the
benefit of extremely low-income, very low-income, and low-
income households. Prepare and/or support the preparation
of at least eight applications for additional funding within the
2019-2027 planning period.
Funding: Low and Moderate Income Housing Asset Fund;
other local, State, and Federal funding sources as they
become available.
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division.
Ongoing.
2e Continually engage with a variety of housing developers who
specialize in providing housing to each economic segment of
the community.
This effort is designed to build long-term development
partnerships and gain insight into specialized funding
sources, particularly in identifying the range of local
resources and assistance needed to facilitate the
development of housing for extremely low-income (ELI)
households and households with special needs, including
persons with disabilities and persons with developmental
disabilities. This policy is also designed to encourage the
production of a variety of housing types, including multi-
family supportive, single room occupancy, shared housing,
and housing for the “missing middle.”
Funding: Departmental budget.
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division; City
Manager’s
Office-
Economic
Development
Section
Ongoing community and
stakeholder outreach,
occurring at least on a
quarterly basis and
continuing throughout the
2019-2027 planning
period.
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2f Amend the zoning code as follows:
Emergency Shelters. The City will amend the Zoning Code to
redefine homeless facilities as emergency shelters, according
to State Government Code.
Transitional/Supportive Housing. Pursuant to SB 2, the City
must explicitly allow both supportive and transitional housing
in all zones that allow residential uses and supportive and
transitional housing is to be only subject to those restrictions
applicable to other residential dwellings of the same type in
the same zone (note: this is not limited to residential zones).
The City will amend the Zoning Code to specifically define
transitional/supportive housing as defined in Government
Code.
Single-Room Occupancy Housing. The City will amend the
Zoning Code to allow Single-Room Occupancy (SRO) units in
the medium density residential (R-2) and high density
residential (R-3) zoning districts for the purpose of increasing
the number of units affordable to extremely low, very low, and
low-income persons.
Manufactured/Factory-Built Homes. The City will amend the
Zoning Code to define and allow manufactured and factory-
built homes in the same manner and use as all other types of
residential dwellings in all zoning districts.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division
Complete draft Zoning
Code amendments by
December 30, 2020;
secure
adoption by June 30,
2021.
2g Facilitate the consolidation of smaller, multi-family parcels
by providing technical assistance to property owners and
developers in support of lot consolidation.
Research and present a report on possible lot consolidation
incentives to the Planning Commission and City Council.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Present report to Planning
Commission and City
Council, with
recommendations, by
June 30, 2026.
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2h Ensure capacity of adequate sites for meeting RHNA. The
City of Ukiah has been assigned a Regional Housing Needs
Allocation (RHNA) of 239 units for the 2019-2027 Housing
Element. To accomplish this mandate by the State, the City
will:
Update C1 and C2 Zones to allow by-right housing
development, with objective design and development
standards. Units allowed by-right will include multifamily,
SROs, duplexes, triplexes, and fourplexes. 92 2019-2027
City of Ukiah Housing Element Adopted October 23, 2019
Update the R-2 Zone to allow up to 15 dwelling units per acre
instead of 14 dwelling units per acre.
Update the C-N Zone to increase residential density and
allow similar housing types as those allowed in R-2.
By-right housing program for select parcels. Specific to
APNs 00304077, 00304078, and 00304079, rezone these
parcels at the default density of 15 du/ac. Also rezone these
parcels to allow residential use by-right for developments with
at least 20% of the units affordable to lower income
households.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Ongoing, with annual
reports to HCD and the
City Council; develop and
implement a project
evaluation procedure
pursuant to Government
Code
65863, by June 30, 2021.
2i Monitor residential capacity (no net loss).
Proactively monitor the consumption of residential acreage to
ensure an adequate inventory is maintained for the City’s
RHNA obligations. Implement a project evaluation procedure
pursuant to Government Code 65863. Should residential
capacity fall below the remaining need for lower income
housing, the City will identify and if necessary rezone
sufficient sites to accommodate the shortfall and ensure “no
net loss” in capacity to accommodate the RHNA.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Ongoing, with annual
reports to HCD and the
City Council; develop and
implement a project
evaluation procedure
pursuant to Government
Code
65863, by June 30, 2021.
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2j First Time Homebuyer Assistance.
The City of Ukiah offers assistance to eligible first-time
homebuyers to purchase new or existing single-family or
condominium units in the City. The program utilizes a
combination of HOME, CalHome, CDBG, and/or other
resources as they become available- through the Ukiah
Housing Trust Fund. Restrictions apply and funds are
available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Funding: CDBG, HOME, Low and Moderate Income Housing
Assets Funds, CalHome, and/or other funding sources as
available
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division
Ongoing
2k Collaborate with local service providers on addressing
homelessness.
Continue participation in the Mendocino County Continuum of
Care.
Funding: N/A
City Manager’s
Office
Ongoing
2l Review existing City processes for compliance with AB
2162.
Revise zoning codes/processes to allow supportive housing
by right in zones where multifamily and mixed uses are
permitted, including nonresidential zones permitting
multifamily uses.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Complete review of
existing City processes by
June 30, 2020; revise
zoning codes/processes
by December 31, 2020
2m Housing Units Replacement Program.
The City will require replacement housing units subject to the
requirements of Government Code, section 65915, subdivision
(c)(3) on sites identified in the site inventory when any new
development (residential, mixed-use or non-residential)
occurs on a site that has been occupied by or restricted for
the use of lower-income households at any time during the
previous five years. This requirement applies to 1) non-vacant
sites; and 2) vacant sites with previous residential uses that
have been vacated or demolished.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
The replacement
requirement will be
implemented immediately
and applied as
applications on identified
sites are received and
processed.
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2n Homeless Shelter Overlay District Evaluation.
Evaluate the Homeless Shelter Overlay District to determine
suitability for accommodating the identified number of
homeless persons. At the minimum, this evaluation will
include an analysis of environmental conditions, physical
features, location, and capacity of the zone to accommodate
the identified number of homeless persons. Depending on the
results of this evaluation, the City will consider options
including possible amendment of the District to maintain
compliance with SB 2.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Complete evaluation of
overlay district on a bi-
annual basis, with the first
report due to Planning
Commission by June 30,
2020. Depending on
results of evaluation(s),
make recommendations
to Planning Commission
and/or City Council for
options including possible
amendment of the
District within 6 months of
the date the report is due.
3a Research, review and amend the development standards in
the zoning code for opportunities to maximize housing
development. Specific areas of research and amendments
may include the following:
Increasing maximum allowable height for new residential
buildings.
Increasing density.
Reducing yard setbacks.
Reducing minimum site area.
Upzoning R-1 (Single-family Residential) and R-1-H (Single-
family-Residential Hillside Combining) zoning districts to
allow by-right and/or permit other residential building types
and densities.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division;
Planning
Commission;
City Council
Complete draft Zoning
Code amendments by
December 30, 2021;
secure adoption by June
30, 2022
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3b Develop flexible parking policies for new residential
development.
The intent of this policy is to reduce parking requirements,
especially in zoning districts that allow for lower-income
housing developments.
Funding: Departmental budget and other funding sources as
available
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division;
Planning
Commission;
City Council
Complete draft policy by
June 30, 2020
3c Explore other policies and regulations that facilitate new
infill housing development.
Produce report with recommendations and present to
Planning Commission and City Council. Possible areas of
research include, but are not limited to, the following:
Temporary housing options.
Low Impact Development offsite mitigation.
Community benefit zoning.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division;
Planning
Commission;
City Council
Complete draft report by
June 30, 2026
3d Facilitate improvements to permit processing to streamline
housing development.
Continue to work on improving processing procedures and by
June 30, 2021 develop a brochure to guide developers
through City processes.
Continue to offer a pre-application conference with project
applicants to identify issues and concerns prior to application
submittal.
Funding: Departmental Funding
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division,
Building
Services
Division
Pre-application
conferences ongoing; City
processing procedures
brochure developed by
June 30, 2021
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3e Continue to apply the CEQA infill exemption to streamline
environmental review.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Ongoing
3f Review Site Development Permit and Use Permit Processes.
Produce report for City Council analyzing processes and
making recommendations for how to revise processes and/or
Ukiah City Code such that project approval process is
accelerated.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Report due to City Council
by December 31, 2020;
process and/or code
improvements to be
implemented immediately
thereafter.
4a Continue to collaborate with the Ukiah Police Department
and property owners and managers to keep housing safe.
Support the Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
standards through continued referral of residential new
construction projects to the Ukiah Police Department.
Funding: General Funds
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division,
Building
Services
Division; and
Ukiah Police
Department
Ongoing
4b Continue to refer housing discrimination complaints to Legal
Services of Northern California, State Fair Employment and
Housing Commission, and the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD).
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division
Ongoing
4c Develop project referral procedural for referral of all
proposed General Plan amendments to the appropriate
military office for review and comment.
Revise the planning permit application form to include this
step of referral.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Planning
Services
Division
Develop referral procedure
and revise planning permit
application form by
December 31, 2019;
implement on January 1,
2020.
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5a Maintain a housing resources webpage.
Included on the webpage are resources such as funding
sources and programs, affordable housing developers, and a
list of publicly assisted housing providers.
Funding: Departmental budget
Community
Development
Department,
Housing
Services
Division
Updated regularly, as new
and relevant information
is available.
5b Complete the update of the 2020 Sphere of Influence,
Municipal Service Review, and Ukiah 2040 General Plan.
Include an annexation policy.
Funding: Departmental budget, other funding as available
2020- Sphere
of Influence
and Municipal
Service
Review; 2021-
Ukiah 2040
General Plan.
Community Development
Department, Planning
Services Division
5c Work collaboratively with stakeholder jurisdictions for
opportunities to lessen or remove development constraints,
and update the housing plan accordingly.
Funding: Departmental budget, other funding as available
Community
Development
Department, in
conjunction
with
stakeholder
jurisdictions.
Ongoing, at least on an
annual basis.
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From: D. E. {Rick} Johnson <exdurian@hotmail.com>
Sent: Thursday, September 15, 2022 8:29 PM
To: Craig Schlatter <cschlatter@cityofukiah.com>
Cc: Laura Christensen <lauraem@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: General Plan
Craig,
As mentioned on the phone the other day, I will be taking about four weeks of vacation walking through
part of Spain starting tomorrow. This was a trip I had to delay because of the pandemic, and I could not
delay any longer because the travel vouchers were due to expire. Unfortunately, this will cause me to
miss the workshop and the next Planning Commission Meeting. I have gone through the draft of the
General Plan and am submitting my comments and opinions for your handling as appropriate.
Due to time constraints, they aren’t written as eloquently as I might like, but they are mainly intended to
let my fellow commissioners (and the staff) know my thoughts.
I am reachable by email. I don’t know how reliable the WIFI will be in each place I stop for the night, but
will endeavor to respond as quickly and completely as I can.
Hope you have a productive workshop and commission meeting.
Rick
13b. PUBLIC COMMENT
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